Fighting battles on two different fronts is difficult at the best of times, even more so when one of those battles is against your own emotions. Arlene, Cerys, George, and Finn were unexpectedly thrown into a parallel world of action and adventure. They are victims of their birth, born with a destiny they didn't ask for. They must not only contend with the Fomórie, but also their own emotions. As they struggle to understand their role in the prophecy and develop their abilities, they are also faced with the possibility of betrayal, jealousy and the unknown. Shocking revelations about family history and heritage threaten to determine their fates. With new enemies emerging and dangerous magical forces awakening, the four friends face greater challenges than ever before. Will they be able to fulfil their destiny and prevent the descent of their world into darkness, or will they be consumed by the very struggles they sought to overcome? READERS: Please note. These books are set in Ireland, England, Scotland and Wales. As a result they are written in UK English - spellings of some common words will vary from US spellings - They are not typographical errors.

Gaining knowledge is expected in life - acquiring Wisdom can be a dangerous battle... Wisdom is the fifth book in P.M. Gilbert's Tuatha Legends fantasy series. In this instalment, Cerys Jenkins finds herself pursued by the evil Fomorians who believe she holds the key to locating a powerful magical artefact known as the Cup of Wisdom. Cerys must embark on a perilous quest to find the Cup before the Fomorians can claim it. But Balor's daughter, the evil sorceress Ethniu is relentless in her pursuit of Cerys. Will Cerys be able to summon new depths of courage and power and develop her gifts to help in her battle against Ethniu? Wisdom follows Cerys' harrowing coming-of-age journey from grief to strength in a race against time to protect the magical secrets of her people. With vivid world-building and pulse-pounding action, Wisdom delivers fantasy adventure that will enthral fans of the series. Wisdom is the fifth book in P.M. Gilbert's Tuatha Legends fantasy series. In this instalment, Cerys Jenkins finds herself pursued by the evil Fomorians who believe she holds the key to locating a powerful magical artefact known as the Cup of Wisdom. READERS: Please note. These books are set in Ireland, England, Scotland and Wales. As a result they are written in UK English - spellings of some common words will vary from US spellings - They are not typographical errors.

A massive fantasy omnibus containing all three novels in the Obsidian and Blood series: SERVANT OF THE UNDERWORLD Year One-Knife, Tenochtitlan - the capital of the Aztecs. The end of the world is kept at bay only by the magic of human sacrifice. A priestess disappears from an empty room drenched in blood. Acatl, high priest, must find her, or break the boundaries between the worlds of the living and the dead. HARBINGER OF THE STORM The year is Two House and the Mexica Empire teeters on the brink of destruction, lying vulnerable to the flesh-eating star-demons - and to the return of their creator, a malevolent goddess only held in check by the Protector God's power. The council is convening to choose a new emperor, but when a councilman is found dead, only Acatl, High Priest of the Dead, can solve the mystery. MASTER OF THE HOUSE OF DARTS The year is Three Rabbit, and the storm is coming... The coronation war for the new Emperor has just ended in a failure, the armies retreating with a mere forty prisoners of war - not near enough sacrifices to ensure the favor of the gods. When one of those prisoners of war dies of a magical illness, ACATL, High Priest for the Dead, is summoned to investigate. "File Under" Fantasy Magical Murder - Aztec Mystery - Human Sacrifice - The Gods Walk ]"

“Lash is capable of explaining the mind-bending concepts of Gnosticism and pagan mystery cults with bracing clarity and startling insight. . . . [His] arguments are often lively and entertaining.”—Los Angeles Times Fully revised and with a new preface by the author, this timely update is perfect for readers of The Immortality Key. Since its initial release to wide acclaim in 2006, Not in His Image has transformed the lives of readers around the world by presenting the living presence of the Wisdom Goddess as never before revealed, illustrating that the truth of an impactful Gnostic message cannot be hidden or destroyed. With clarity, author John Lamb Lash explains how a little-known messianic sect propelled itself into a dominant world power, systematically wiping out the great Gnostic spiritual teachers, the Druid priests, and the shamanistic healers of Europe and North Africa. Early Christians burned libraries and destroyed temples in an attempt to silence the ancient truth-tellers and keep their own secrets. Not in His Image delves deeply into ancient Gnostic writings to reconstruct the story early Christians tried to scrub from the pages of history, exploring the richness of the ancient European Pagan spirituality—the Pagan Mysteries, the Great Goddess, Gnosis, the myths of Sophia and Gaia. In the 15th Anniversary Edition, Lash doubles down on his original argument against redemptive ideology and authoritarian deceit. He shows how the Gnostics clearly foresaw the current program of salvation by syringe, and places the Sophianic vision of life centrally in the battle to expose and oppose the evil agenda of transhumanism, making this well-timed update more relevant than ever. “Sometimes a book changes the world. Not in His Image is such a book. It is clear, stimulating, well-researched, and sure to outrage the experts. . . . Get it. Improve not just your own life, but civilization’s chances for survival.”—Roger Payne, author of Among Whales

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1994.

At the heart of every adventure lies conflict. A Full-Throated Battle Cry, the Clash of Swords, the Smell of Smoke & Blood... COMBAT! Whether it's between a cursed knight and an elf prince at swordspoint, adventurers facing down an ogre, or two great armies clashing for ultimate power, combat changes everything. Between these covers, more than 15 master game designers and storytellers get into the thick of it. These essays cover strategy and tactics, and the history of military systems at war. They demonstrate how to increase the tension in a conflict, and use monsters, magic, and war machines on the field. And these creators show you how to create great combat on the tabletop and in your storytelling. Open these pages and enter the fray!