Niya-Yur is a world at war! Shar-Lumen can’t be stopped, the gods have come out of their realm, and leaders on both sides are worried the world itself will suffer if a solution cannot be found. Ticca and Lebuin, with their elite Dagger team, have no choice but to follow the clues of Shar-Lumen’s plans, clues that lead them to the forbidden Circumveni Desert to discover his secrets. Yet, the Circumveni Desert is so deadly no one has ever returned from it in over five thousand years. Ticca and Lebuin come to realize that one of them must die to save the world.

Crochet a zoo full of adorable animal friends with ease. Discover how simple crafting your own crochet plush animals can be. From alligators to zebras, Crochet Cute Critters features 26 beginner-friendly patterns for creating all kinds of cuddly companions. Amigurumi--the Japanese art of crocheting stuffed toys--might seem intimidating, but this book keeps it easy and fun with complete guides that cover everything you need to know. Whether you're stitching up delightfully huggable gifts for kids or grandkids or just looking to assemble your own plush menagerie, Crochet Cute Critters will have you up and going in no time. Crochet Cute Critters includes: Cute critters, from A-to-Z--Alex the Alligator, Freddy the Fox, Walter the Whale, Zina the Zebra...choose from 26 lovable designs that span the entire animal kingdom. Amigurumi for everyone--Step-by-step instructions for stitching, detailing, and stuffing make things easy for beginners and experts alike. Build on what you learn--Every animal shares the same basic head and body pattern, allowing you to carry your practice and experience from project to project. Discover how fun and easy it can be to crochet your own Amigurumi with the help of Crochet Cute Critters.

Ticca and Lebuin exposed the treachery of the shadowy mercenary nation led by the ruthless and insane elf-lord, Shar-Lumen. With the citizens of Niya-Yur calling for revenge, the alliance rulers gather in Gracia, the ancient imperial capital, to declare war on the mercenary nation. Ticca and Lebuin agree to complete a series of impossible tasks to discover the truth behind Shar-Lumen’s plans. The resulting battles of the building conflict awaken ancient powers, long forgotten, who must decide if they wish to join the battle or let them take care of themselves. Meanwhile, Ticca and Lebuin rush to stay ahead of the death squads sent by Shar-Lumen to stop them while pulling together the fragments of the shattered future, and past, to save the realms.

This richly illustrated reference guide from embroidery expert Christen Brown covers everything you need to make beautiful magic with needle and thread. Learn to sew traditional and silk ribbon embroidery, make raised stitches, and embellish with beads, charms, buttons, and mirrors. Christen shows you how to combine and place stitches to enhance a finished piece and how to work with embroidery threads, ribbons, fabrics, laces, beads, buttons, and other embellishments. Also included are 9 complete embroidery projects to stitch and embellish, and step-by-step instructions that show exactly how to sew 85 different stitches.