For the rebellion to succeed, the great Stormhawk—Bourshkanya’s paranoid, seemingly unkillable fascist leader—must die. For Celka, who uses magic in ways no one believed possible; Gerrit, the Stormhawk’s son, returned to his side; and Filip, Gerrit’s old friend, torn between duty and loyalty, the cost may be everything they hold dear.

When betrayal is the name of the game, can anyone win? As the tyrannical, man-made religion of Aaron-Lem spreads across the world like wildfire, banished shapeshifter Meg Portia struggles to come to terms with the weakening of her own powers. Her shapeshifting powers were what made her unique and special. Without them…who is she? When the power-hungry leaders of the Aaron-Lem cult turn on each other, Meg’s new home is caught in the crossfire. With her own powers fading, she must rely on her friends and allies to help her defend her home. What Meg doesn’t know is that unseen forces are at work, and her vanishing abilities have brought her closer to fulfilling a prophesy written thousands of years before. Read Betrayed, the second book in The Chronicles of Thamon, and fall in love with these characters that choose friendship, goodness, and faith in each other in order to defeat evil.

Trauma has a profound impact not only on individuals but on the relationships, they hold most dear. When trauma enters a relationship, it can undermine trust, weaken emotional safety, and severely challenge intimacy. For couples where one or both partners have experienced trauma, navigating its aftermath can often feel overwhelming. Healing a relationship that has been wounded by trauma requires deep compassion, empathy, and the right therapeutic tools to rebuild bonds of trust and safety. This book, "8 Weeks to Healing After the Storm: Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples Recovering from Trauma", is a guide for couples seeking a path back to each other after trauma has struck. Its primary approach is Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), a therapeutic model designed to help couples deepen their emotional connection, repair attachment injuries, and foster long-lasting bonds of intimacy and trust. EFT is grounded in the belief that attachment and emotional security are the cornerstones of healthy relationships. Trauma, however, can disrupt these bonds, leaving couples feeling distant, defensive, or disconnected. EFT provides couples with tools to explore and understand their emotional experiences, allowing them to see each other not as adversaries but as allies in their healing journey. Over the course of this 8-week program, I will guide you through a structured approach to relationship healing. Each week is designed to build on the previous one, helping couples address critical aspects of trauma recovery: from rebuilding trust and establishing emotional safety to healing attachment injuries and restoring intimacy. The interactive exercises and self-reflection prompts included in each chapter will provide practical opportunities for partners to engage with each other in meaningful ways, reinforcing their bond as they work through their pain.

With warmth and biblical insight, Frazee shows us how to rely on the power of the Holy Spirit just as Jesus did; respond to God’s voice in decisions big and small; raise our expectations for how God’s power can work through us; and break free of addictions, habits, and destructive thoughts that hold us back. The Bible promises us more than inspiration. More than influence. The Bible promises us access to the same power that raised Jesus from the dead. So what keeps us from drawing on that incredible resurrection power in our daily lives? In His Mighty Strength, popular pastor and author Randy Frazee explores Jesus’ time on earth to uncover the amazing source of his strength. Jesus continually sought direction from the Father and found the power to live the Father’s will through the Holy Spirit. He said yes to God every day of his earthly life—and we can too. His Mighty Strength reminds us that Jesus’ resurrection power is not wishful thinking or a poetic metaphor. It’s a real source of strength that we have access to right now. And when we embrace God’s offering, our lives will never be the same. “This is not a watered-down self-help book—this is a powerful Gospel-centered guide to walking in the fullness of Christ. I challenge you to read this amazing book and accept the glorious gift of strength from Christ that enables us to live the abundant life God has promised us!” —Francesca Battistelli, Grammy Award–winning singer-songwriter

A fresh examination of the life and crimes of the highest-ranking federal official ever tried for treason and espionage American Traitor examines the career of the notorious Gen. James Wilkinson, whose corruption and espionage exposed the United States to grave dangers during the early years of the republic. Wilkinson is largely forgotten today, which is unfortunate because his sordid story is a cautionary tale about unscrupulous actors who would take advantage of gaps in the law, oversight, and accountability for self-dealing. Wilkinson’s military career began during the Revolutionary War and continued through the War of 1812. As he rose to the rank of commanding general of the US Army, Wilkinson betrayed virtually everyone he worked with to advance his career and finances. He was a spy for Spain, plotted to have western territories split from the United States, and accepted kickbacks from contractors. His negligence and greed also caused the largest peacetime disaster in the history of the US Army. Howard W. Cox picks apart Wilkinson’s misdeeds with the eye of an experienced investigator. American Traitor offers the most in-depth analysis of Wilkinson’s court-martial trials and how he evaded efforts to hold him accountable. This astounding history of villainy in the early republic will fascinate anyone with an interest in the period as well as readers of espionage history.

The path to peace is never easy. As the first Caller in living memory, Eva struggles to find her footing as the bridge between her chosen people and the mythological race known as the Kyren. When unexpected arrivals threaten to test the newly formed alliance, Eva and her protector, Caden, fight to hold together the fast-fraying bonds before peace unravels and war once again returns. Should she fail, bloodshed the likes the Broken Lands haven’t seen since the cataclysm will stain the ground red. The mysterious abilities that lie at the heart of Eva’s power will be her salvation or lead to her becoming an evil far worse than anything seen before. Will this land fall or be reborn into a new age?

From one of the country’s most capable and insightful therapists comes an unprecedented examination of this burgeoning illness. In The Storm of Sex Addiction: Rescue and Recovery Connie Lofgreen elevates the conversation and presents the most accessible and readable primer on sex addiction extant. She skillfully educates, bringing clarity to concepts with thought-provoking and helpful explanations and stories. Lofgreen explains the dynamics and roots of the disorder and provides practical information and compassionate guidance to anyone affected by sex addiction, especially the addicts and families whose lives it shatters. Lofgreen does more than sound the alarm; she describes the hopeful option of treatment and outlines the components necessary for predictable recovery. She envisions a new era of valuing authentic intimate relationships over reckless sexual consumption and exploitation. Lofgreen makes a clarion call for awareness of sex addiction as the public health issue it truly is and presents strategic initiatives to respond. The Storm of Sex Addiction is an informative and useful resource—a must-have for people who want to understand the illness, its treatment, and prevention. Lofgreen understands the challenge, answers the crucial questions, and offers constructive solutions.