In a chilling encounter, a shadowy alleyway becomes the catalyst for Eliza's extraordinary transformation. A touch from the enigmatic Damien ignites a terrifying yet exhilarating spark within her - a power that crackles on her fingertips, threatening to consume her if she can't learn to control it. Thrust into a hidden world of the supernatural, Eliza uncovers ancient secrets and a lurking danger that threatens to engulf everything she holds dear. Can she trust Damien, the captivating man who offers protection, even as his shrouded past threatens to destroy them both? This is more than just a thrilling encounter. It's a heart-pounding paranormal romance filled with suspense, where Eliza must master her newfound abilities before it's too late. Unravel the mystery with Eliza: Can she harness the power surging within her before it consumes her? Is Damien a protector or a pawn in a deadly game of shadows? Will their undeniable connection survive the chilling whispers of danger that threaten to tear them apart? Dive into The Awakened Spark, a breathtaking journey where love and darkness collide. Perfect for fans of Gena Showalter, Kresley Cole, and Lara Adrian. Ready to lose yourself in a world where shadows whisper secrets and hearts risk everything for a glimpse of the light?

This is the first serious study of the conflict that affected music in early modern Europe in 1470s - the gradual introduction of polyphony. Examining this major change in sensibility and mentality, Rob C Wegman illuminates a key period of change in Western musical history.

Poets and astronomers often ask the same questions. Where did we come from? Why are we here? Where are we going? Throughout human history, poetry has provided stories about what people observe in the sky. Stars, planets, comets, the moon, and space travel are used as metaphors for our feelings of love, loneliness, adventurousness, and awe. This anthology includes poets, astronomers, and scientists from the 12th century BCE to today, from all around the world. Sappho, Du Fu, Hafez, and Shakespeare are joined by Gwyneth Lewis's space requiem, Tracy K. Smith on the Hubble telescope, and Charles Simic, whose poem accompanied a NASA mission. Astronomers Tycho Brahe and Edmund Halley accompany modern scientists including Rebecca Elson, Alice Gorman on the first woman in space, and Yun Wang's space journal on travel to Andromeda. This collection reaches across time and cultures to illuminate how we think about outer space, and ourselves.