Captain Starcrost is not having the carefree, adventurous life of a star pilot promised in all the space academy brochures. He's broke, his star freighter is in dire need of repair, and there's a bounty on his head. His desperation has led to a foolhardy quest to find a fabled treasure that brings good fortune to the wearer, the emerald enigma. Every captain needs a trusty starship and a crack team of crew members by their side. Unfortunately, the bitter pill of reality has brought him Iris, a ship computer with passive aggressive resistance to his commands; Blix, a hulking, copper -- scaled, lizard man with an aversion to battle; Nelvan, a time -- traveling teen from the past, oblivious to this new future; and Jasette, a beautiful but deadly bounty hunter looking to take over the ship. Enter a charismatic and clever nemesis named Hamilton Von Drone, whose dark past has already intertwined with our misfortunate captain and left a painful scar. To complicate matters, as every good nemesis must by their evil nature do, Hamilton is employing his vast wealth on the very same quest for the emerald enigma.

Space Heroes or Cosmic Rejects?Captain Starcrost is not having the carefree, adventurous life of a star pilot promised in all the space academy brochures. He's broke, his star freighter is in dire need of repair, and there's a bounty on his head. His desperation has led to a foolhardy quest to find a fabled treasure that brings good fortune to the wearer, the emerald enigma. Every captain needs a trusty starship and a crack team of crew members by their side. Unfortunately, the bitter pill of reality has brought him Iris, a ship computer with passive aggressive resistance to his commands; Blix, a hulking, copper-scaled, lizard man with an aversion to battle; Nelvan, a time-traveling teen from the past, oblivious to this new future; and Jasette, a beautiful but deadly bounty hunter looking to take over the ship. Enter a charismatic and clever nemesis named Hamilton Von Drone, whose dark past has already intertwined with our misfortunate captain and left a painful scar. To complicate matters, as every good nemesis must by their evil nature do, Hamilton is employing his vast wealth on the very same quest for the emerald enigma.

This book provides a framework for developing formal ethical rules and a reliable enforcement regime in the increasingly important international arbitration system. Catherine Rogers analyzes the underlying problems caused by the current lack of regulation and reveals how these problems affect modern international arbitration practice. She goes on to propose a framework for resolving these conflicts so that effective ethical rules can be developed and enforced.

Embark on an extraordinary journey into the realms of magic, wonder, and imagination with "Flash of Fantasy: 50 Magical Adventures." This enchanting collection of short stories will transport you to a world where the ordinary is transformed into the extraordinary and the mundane becomes the stuff of legend. Within the pages of this book, you'll discover 50 captivating tales, each a unique portal to a realm of fantasy. From mystical forests where ancient trees whisper secrets to far-off galaxies where sorcery meets science, these stories span the full spectrum of the fantasy genre. Dive into the adventures of intrepid heroes, encounter mythical creatures, and explore landscapes teeming with enchantment. With stories that range from heartwarming and humorous to thrilling and thought-provoking, "Flash of Fantasy" offers something for every fantasy enthusiast. Whether you're a lifelong fan of the genre or new to the world of magic and wonder, these tales will spark your imagination and kindle your sense of adventure. With every page turned, you'll be transported to worlds where anything is possible, and where the only limit is the boundless creativity of the authors. "Flash of Fantasy" is the perfect companion for a quiet evening by the fire, a rainy day escape, or a journey into the unknown. These short stories are designed to be savored in small doses or devoured all at once—whichever you prefer. As you delve into each story, you'll experience the power of imagination, the allure of the unknown, and the wonder of the fantastic. Join us on this remarkable adventure, and let "Flash of Fantasy: 50 Magical Adventures" ignite your sense of wonder and rekindle your love for the extraordinary. It's a literary treasure trove where the next captivating tale is just a page away.

This anthology is a collection of spine-chilling narratives drawn from the darkest corners of the cosmos, where the laws of reality bend and twist, and the veil between the mundane and the macabre is perilously thin. Each tale serves as a portal to an otherworldly realm, where the inexplicable and the terrifying converge to weave a tapestry of cosmic horror. These stories are not bound by the limitations of our known universe; instead, they propel readers into the cosmic unknown, where the echoes of dread and the whispers of the eldritch dance in the shadows. As the curator of this ethereal compendium, I invite you, dear reader, to embark on a journey into the realms beyond the stars. Prepare to encounter malevolent entities, ancient forces, and unspeakable horrors that defy earthly comprehension. These stories are not for the faint of heart; they are tales that grip the soul and elicit a primal fear—a fear that resonates not only with the unknown lurking in the cosmos but also with the depths of the human psyche. In the following pages, you will traverse desolate planets shrouded in perpetual darkness, confront entities that defy the laws of nature, and witness the awakening of malevolent forces that have slumbered for eons. Each story is a portal to a different dimension, a glimpse into the cosmic nightmares that await those who dare to peer beyond the veil.

Embark on a Mystical Quest Through Time and Consciousness In the riveting pages of "Paradox of Love: Spectres of Ancient Emerald Stone," readers are invited to journey through a tapestry woven with threads of mystic lore, ancient wisdom, and a deep, haunting romance that transcends the very fabric of time. As each chapter unfolds, you'll become ensnared in an odyssey that merges the echoes of tribal ancestors with intimate struggles of the present, culminating in an explosive understanding of love's true power. From the intoxicating pull of The Call of Destiny to the profound insights found within Waters of Enlightenment, this saga ventures beyond mere fiction. Feel the stirring "Community Flame" beckon your soul and gaze into the "Peniel Mind's Eye," where worlds collide and hidden truths emerge. Witness the enigmatic guidance of the Scripts of the Foretold, where ancient prophecies intertwine with the lives of characters destined for greatness. The story spirals toward enlightenment with The Chimeric Kin, unraveling layers of reality as our protagonists grapple with The Myths of Transformation--a transformation that is not only personal but cosmic. Confront the "Lions Mane And Serpent Mother", where myths breathe life, and the boundaries of belief blur into a singular quest for understanding. Dive deep into the "Tempest of the Cognitive," navigating the mind's labyrinth to emerge with the gallantry of the enlightened warrior. Here, at the threshold of realms, you shall enter an evolution of consciousness where every moment pulses with the urgency of discovery, the warmth of community, and the resonance of a unified cosmos. With an enthralling blend of spiritual exploration, heartfelt narrative, and scientific insight, "Paradox of Love: Spectres of Ancient Emerald Stone" is more than a novel--it's an invitation to witness the unveiling of life's greatest mysteries. Behold the ancient stone's power, for within its gleam lies the convergence of myths and realities that will forge a new destiny for all who dare to answer the call.

Ricorso and Revelation traces the impact on Modernism of the archaeological discoveries of the Palace of Knossos, the Royal Cemetery of Ur, and the Tomb of Tutankhamen, and the artifacts recovered from these sites, showing how they entered the narrative strategies of the Modernist movement. The author also develops a new argument about the four myth configurations - the maze, alchemy, the Great Goddess, and the Apocalypse - which were of central importance to the literature of European Modernism between 1895 and 1946, studying their appearances in a wide range of European modernist writers and in the paintings of Picasso and the films of Jean Cocteau. Drawing from a variety of theories on myth, Smith suggests that each of these four myths represents a creative return to the origins (ricorso), a reduction of the raw materials of daily life to the fundamental elements of creation (revelation), followed by a recreation of the world (cosmogenesis), of the poet (ontogenesis), and of the text (poesis/I>).