In the sprawling metropolis of Luminara, extraordinary individuals rise to protect their city. They are the Protectors, gifted with powers that set them apart, bound by a common purpose: to guard Luminara against those who seek to harm it. Among them are Luminary, a beacon of light in the city's darkest hour; Jace, a fiery warrior fueled by determination; Zephyr, an enigma as versatile as the wind; and Terra, an embodiment of the indomitable force of nature. Under the guidance of the brilliant Dr. Black and Dr. Vega, they are Luminara's shield against the threats that loom. But when the formidable Pinnacle surfaces, their resilience is put to the test. As the city is plunged into a battle the likes of which it has never seen, the Protectors must stand united. They take under their wings a group of young recruits, inexperienced yet brave, ready to step up and defend their home. 'Rise of the Protectors' is a story of resilience and unity, of ordinary individuals becoming heroes, of a city standing tall against adversity. It's a testament to the indomitable human spirit, the strength in unity, and the courage to stand up for what is right. So, journey with us into the heart of Luminara, and witness the rise of the Protectors - their struggles, their victories, and their unwavering dedication to the city they call home. They are Luminara's last line of defense, and they will stop at nothing to protect their city. Welcome to the world of the Protectors. The story begins now.

Winona LaDuke is a leader in cultural-based sustainable development strategies, renewable energy, sustainable food systems and Indigenous rights. Her new book, To Be a Water Protector: Rise of the Wiindigoo Slayers, is an expansive, provocative engagement with issues that have been central to her many years of activism. LaDuke honours Mother Earth and her teachings while detailing global, Indigenous-led opposition to the enslavement and exploitation of the land and water. She discusses several elements of a New Green Economy and outlines the lessons we can take from activists outside the US and Canada. In her unique way of storytelling, Winona LaDuke is inspiring, always a teacher and an utterly fearless activist, writer and speaker. Winona LaDuke is an Anishinaabekwe (Ojibwe) enrolled member of the Mississippi Band Anishinaabeg who lives and works on the White Earth Reservation in Northern Minnesota. She is executive director of Honor the Earth, a national Native advocacy and environmental organization. Her work at the White Earth Land Recovery Project spans thirty years of legal, policy and community development work, including the creation of one of the first tribal land trusts in the country. LaDuke has testified at the United Nations, US Congress and state hearings and is an expert witness on economics and the environment. She is the author of numerous acclaimed articles and books.

Tensions run high as the final battle with The Protectors approaches. Secrets are uncovered and new allies arise. With the help of her vampire lover, Victor Harlow, and their friends, Candi needs to prepare for the coming battle, a battle she might not survive. Danger surrounds her. The battle ground has been chosen. Will Candi be able to solve the mysteries of the past, and defeat The Protectors, for once and for all?

Godzilla roars back into comics with a giant-sized first issue! Extra story and extra content mark the King of Monsters’ triumphant return! “Rise Up!” Part 1: When a coldly single-minded businessman uses an untested element to create clean energy for a profit, he inadvertently awakens the beast from the deep—Godzilla! Sensing the harm the new energy poses to the planet, Godzilla attacks the heart of the problem—humankind! It will be up to three intrepid middle-school students—with a little magic help from Infant Island—to show Godzilla that not all humans are bad… and that there is still hope for Planet Earth. Reuniting the blockbuster creative team of writer Erik Burnham, artist Dan Schoening, and colorist Luis Antonio Delgado (Ghostbusters), Godzilla: Monsters & Protectors promises to romp and stomp fans—old and new—of the greatest kaiju ever like never before!

In the days after the beginning, when great beasts roamed the face of the earth...humans, elves, giants, and even dragons lived and dwelled upon the now lost continent of Mu, called also in the tongues of men, as Lemuria. Those were the days of the Sretsam, warrior-kings; and the days of the Akrissians, Evlin warriors of the Puridin race who hired themselves out as Protectors. Those were the days of walled villages, when every day was a fight just to survive to see the next sunrise. Those were the days when certain malignant powers sought to conquer and enslave all others...

Never underestimate the power of a stubborn witch. Bianca Monroe wants one thing: to create a Sisterhood of Protectors. She might be the only one that thinks it's a good idea. With demigods in Alkarra, and a frustrated Council attempting to usurp her father, Bianca is faced with opposition on every side. When her desire to defend the Central Network with a Sisterhood is rebuffed by everyone whose support she thought she’d have, she’s forced to find a new path. Meanwhile, the influence of god magic grows in Alkarra. Wonky magic, strangers in the land, and crumbling Network ties abound. Will Bianca assemble the support she needs to defend the Network from this unknown enemy? Or will she find the strength to forge her own path? THE RISE OF THE DEMIGODS is the sixth book in THE NETWORK SERIES. Fans of beloved, award-winning saga will be swept back into the world of Alkarra, where magic abounds and enemies are now fast at hand.

The protectors are a race of humans that are out of sight and unknown to the public. That is until they are discovered living in the woods near Klamath Falls, Oregon. They have an effect on the water in Crater Lake. Things get serious once the Army Corp of Engineers overtake their homestead for themselves. The future of earth is at the point of destruction and the annihilation of every living thing on the plant. What has brought the planet to this horrendous situation? Can the protector really save the world or are they too late to stop the inevitable? The Alignment This story is one of science- fiction, or is it? It investigates earths future in a different way than ever before. What has mankind done to bring about the alignment, or haven’t done that caused the alignment to come to light? It’s the deconstruction of what was and what is leftover to contend with.