Step onto the deck of the skyship, the Pirate Queen and join first mate Esme, Prince Sasha, and the genie Sting on a spectacular voyage across the Endless Desert. A botched raid on the treasure galleon, the Desert Jewel, earns Esme the enmity of the high wizard al-Hasan and a bounty on her head that leaves her with few friends and fewer options. Forced to choose between her life, her sanity, or secrets best left buried beneath the sands, Esme’s choices will, one way or another, leave her with nothing left to wish for.

Nothing Left to Burn is a remarkable memoir that looks into the life of a family that has spent years harboring secrets, both dark and volatile. It eloquently tells the story of a son’s relationship with his father, the fire chief and a local hero, and his grandfather, a serial arsonist. When Jay Varner, fresh out of college, returns home to work for the local newspaper, he knows that he will have to deal with the memories of a childhood haunted by a grandfather who was both menacing and comical and by a father who died too young and who never managed to be the father Jay so desperately needed him to be. In digging into the past, he uncovers layers of secrets, lies, and half-truths. It is only when he finally has the truth in hand that he comes to an understanding of the forces that drove his father, and of the fires that for all his efforts his father could never extinguish.

Relates, in non-linear chronology, events of the twenty-four hours following sixteen-year-old Audrey's mandatory evacuation from the path of a wildfire, as she recalls her tempestuous relationship with troubled volunteer firefighter Brook.

Saint Teresa of Ávila: Collected Works is a compilation of the spiritual writings of the renowned Spanish mystic Teresa of Avila. The book is a rich source of Teresa's teachings on prayer, meditation, and contemplation, presented in a profound and poetic literary style. Central to the book is Teresa's emphasis on the interior life and the journey of the soul towards union with God, making it a cornerstone of Christian mysticism. The collection includes her famous works such as 'The Interior Castle' and 'The Way of Perfection', showcasing her deep spiritual insights and profound theological understanding. This book offers readers a unique perspective on the practice of spirituality in the sixteenth century, and continues to be a guiding light for seekers of God in the present day. Teresa of Avila's writings are a testament to her spiritual experiences and her dedication to serving God through prayer and contemplation. Her profound understanding of the human soul and its journey towards divine union shines through in every word she wrote. Saint Teresa of Ávila: Collected Works is a must-read for those seeking spiritual growth and a deeper connection with the divine.