This beautiful book gives you a glimpse of the deep sense of supreme reality that underlies our daily living, unites us all as collective travelers through this journey (of life) in which we have the power to modify reality at every moment. Claudia Torres, writer, Matehuala, S.L.P., Mexico Beyond Light and Dark fascinates and engages me, but in a few short pages, it dragged me into the present moment causing me to forego all the wise and insightful comments I might otherwise have made about it. Dan Crow, attorney, Austin, Texas Michael Osborne speaks and writes in such an easy fashion, anybody should be able to grasp these concepts of understanding and these particular messages that are imparted.... these truths that seem evident. Anyone who is reading this book should be able to understand experientially at least something that he's talking about. They will have had that experience at some point in time and they will be able to identify this as truth. Calling on the commonalities of everyday living, everyday life, he takes everyday experiences and allows for wisdom to flow through. Thus, he gives the reader a greater understanding of the most simplistic things that we habitually do. Beyond Light and Dark shows us the mystery of the patterns that we have created, and it helps us unravel them." Winifred Adams, recording artist/songwriter, Los Angeles, California

“An enthralling conclusion to this superb trilogy, displaying an exceptional combination of originality, magic, adventure, character, and drama.”—Kirkus Reviews (starred review) King Shrewd is dead at the hands of his son Regal. As is Fitz—or so his enemies and friends believe. But with the help of his allies and his beast magic, he emerges from the grave, deeply scarred in body and soul. The kingdom also teeters toward ruin: Regal has plundered and abandoned the capital, while the rightful heir, Prince Verity, is lost to his mad quest—perhaps to death. Only Verity’s return—or the heir his princess carries—can save the Six Duchies. But Fitz will not wait. Driven by loss and bitter memories, he undertakes a quest: to kill Regal. The journey casts him into deep waters, as he discovers wild currents of magic within him—currents that will either drown him or make him something more than he was. Praise for Robin Hobb and Assassin’s Quest “Fantasy as it ought to be written . . . Robin Hobb’s books are diamonds in a sea of zircons.”—George R. R. Martin “Superbly written, wholly satisfying, unforgettable: better than any fantasy trilogy in print—including mine!”—Melanie Rawn

Joy thinks she's falling in love with FBI Agent Richard Fields-but is the man who makes her mind soar and her heart swoon really who he says he is? Those who challenge the Lords of the Universe-a sinister, secret society of new-age fanatics-have a habit of winding up dead from unnaturally 'natural causes.' While witnesses in the case against the LOTU drop like wilted rose petals, FBI expert Richard Fields has been investigating a one-time suspect for the killings, Dr. Joy Clayton. The newly exonerated widow of one of the cult's fanatical leaders, Joy is beautiful, brilliant, and kind-hearted-and Richard is powerless to resist his feelings for her. Soon, their love-affair is just one more secret that could instantly end his career. For Joy, her attraction to Richard is instant and undeniable-but she knows the LOTU aren't the only ones keeping secrets. Burned by seven years of marriage to a psychologically unstable husband, Joy's constantly on edge-and forced to wonder if she can trust the feelings she's developing for the man who burst into her life using a fake identity and fictional cover story. What other shadows lurk in Richard's self-indulgent past? And what will happen when those secrets finally catch up to him? In Beyond Light and Darkness, author D. Pichardo-Johansson steps beyond the dichotomy of right and wrong - painting a vivid and engaging romance between two wounded people, set against the backdrop of a thrilling murder mystery drawn from her years of medical experience. Fans of Kathy Reichs, Patricia Cornwell, and Eliza Ellis will fall in love with the first book in the bold, bright, and unexpected Beyond Romance series. About the Beyond Romance Series (Romantic Suspense/Mystery): The books can be read out of order without major spoilers. They follow the theme of the "crime with a negative autopsy" and deliver a dose of true medical facts and thought-provoking messages. Beyond Romance Series: Prequel/Book 0.5: Beyond Physical: A Mystery Romance Book 1: Beyond Light and Darkness: A Romantic Suspense with a Medical Twist Book 2: Just for Joy: Beyond Achievement (Connects with the Sunshine Series) Book 3: Beyond Doubt (Coming Soon) A Note from the Author: My stories are about deep connection and enduring love, rather than infatuation. They reveal a love that challenges us to become the best version of ourselves. My characters are above-average yet believable adults with imperfections and virtues, trying to figure out this big puzzle of life. These are people who've learned from their mistakes and can enlighten the reader with their experience.

Light and Darkness in Ancient Greek Myth and Religion is a ground-breaking volume dedicated to a thorough examination of the well known empirical categories of light and darkness as it relates to modes of thought, beliefs and social behavior in Greek culture. With a systematic and multi-disciplinary approach, the book elucidates the light/darkness dichotomy in color semantics, appearance and concealment of divinities and creatures of darkness, the eye sight and the insight vision, and the role of the mystic or cultic.

Makarios's Family: Manichaeans at Home in the Oasis -- Pamour's Connections: Religion beyond a Conflict Model -- Orion's Language: Manichaean Self-Designation in the Kellis Papyri -- Tehat's Gifts: Everyday Community Boundaries -- The Deacon's Practice: Manichaean Gatherings with Prayer and Psalm Singing --

When light gives way to darkness, only terror remains!An unfathomably advanced alien technology slowly gains sentience over thousands of years roaming the galaxy on a secret, ancient and malevolent mission.The first test of a new military "hyperstealth" system, based on technology and physics theories far beyond anything previously dreamed of, irrevocably changes the course of humanity's future, opening doors that would better remain closed.And at the intersection of these events is husband and wife team Alex and Melissa Wakeman, the very definition of a "power couple": Alex a veteran special military operator turned Air Force test pilot who likes to keep things light with humor but who is highly capable in any situation; Melissa a world-class scientific mind, perhaps the smartest person on Earth in fact, specializing in advanced military aircraft design.They, along with their superior and friend Brendan Alcheck, wage an apocalyptic battle against a horrific alien hybrid, born of death and decidedly deadlier than any creature on Earth. Together, they must race against time to stop the creature from completing its mission: the return of the hyperstealth technology to its masters, a highly advanced malevolent race who, unbeknownst to the human race, sow death and destruction throughout the galaxy. Unimaginable sacrifices are made and a final, impossible battle fought on multiple fronts will determine the fate of the human race, and that of thousands of as yet unknown species.The Darkness Beyond the Light, book I of the Infinite Universe Saga, is a tense, action-packed sci-fi thriller, an adventure you will not want to miss!

The International Bestseller On April 10, 2019, award-winning astrophysicist Heino Falcke presented the first image ever captured of a black hole at an international press conference—a turning point in astronomy that Science magazine called the scientific breakthrough of the year. That photo was captured with the unthinkable commitment of an intercontinental team of astronomers who transformed the world into a global telescope. While this image achieved Falcke’s goal in making a black hole “visible” for the first time, he recognizes that the photo itself asks more questions for humanity than it answers. Light in the Darkness takes us on Falcke’s extraordinary journey to the darkest corners of the universe. From the first humans looking up at the night sky to modern astrophysics, from the study of black holes to the still-unsolved mysteries of the universe, Falcke asks, in even the greatest triumphs of science, is there room for doubts, faith, and a God? A plea for curiosity and humility, Light in the Darkness sees one of the great minds shaping the world today as he ponders the big, pressing questions that present themselves when we look up at the stars.