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Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
On the broken world of Urdezha, Wendal Finn died on the hostile
plains of the wasteland, one more casualty in the endless war
between the city-dwellers and the clansfolk. But now Wendal has
returned to his home city of Old Castle, possessed by something he
brought back from the wasteland, something old and best left
forgotten. The spirits are calling it Sycamore, an ancient entity
out to avenge all victims of murder. And in a city like Old Castle,
no one is innocent. With his mind trapped inside a dead body,
Wendal can do nothing but watch as Sycamore turns him into a serial
killer. Until the magicians take an interest in him. Preserving
Wendal's body and trapping Sycamore inside it, the magicians now
have the perfect assassin at their disposal. Whenever they need an
enemy removed, they can set the killer loose on Old Castle. Between
these moments of horror, Wendal struggles to piece together the
remnants of his former life. He wants to know why his wife died
while he was fighting in the war, but no one will tell him, no one
wants him to know. Left to his own devices, Wendal picks at the
scabs that cover the dark secrets of the magicians and reveals a
threat to every city on Urdezha. The clans are massing. A
supernatural storm is raging across the wasteland. It has already
destroyed one city, and now it is heading for Old Castle. And the
only one who might prevent oblivion is the murderous entity who the
spirits are calling Sycamore.
To those who have heard of him, Fox Conner's name is synonymous
with mentorship. He is the "grey eminence" within the Army whose
influence helped to shape the careers of George Patton, George
Marshall, and, most notably, President Eisenhower. What little is
known about Conner comes primarily through stories about his
relationship with Eisenhower, but little is known about Fox Conner
himself. After a career that spanned four decades, this master
strategist ordered all of his papers and journals burned. Because
of this, most of what is known about Conner is oblique, as a
passing reference in the memoirs of other great men. This book
combines existing scholarship with long-forgotten references and
unpublished original sources to achieve a more comprehensive
picture of this dedicated public servant. The portrait that emerges
provides a four-step model for developing strategic leaders that
still holds true today. First and foremost, Conner was a master of
his craft. Secondly, he recognized and recruited talented
subordinates. Then he encouraged and challenged these proteges to
develop their strengths and overcome their weaknesses. Finally he
wasn't afraid to break the rules of the organization to do it.
Here, for the first time ever, is the story of Major General Fox
Conner.
"Excellent! Dark and light and brilliant." - Miles Cameron
Somewhere in England, in a small town called Strange Ground by the
Skea, Ebbie Wren is the last librarian and he's about to lose his
job. Estranged from his parents, unable to make connections with
anyone except the old homeless lady who lives near the library,
Ebbie isn't quite sure what he's supposed to do next. His only
escape from reality is his deep interest in local folklore, but
reality is far stranger than Ebbie can dream. On the other side of
the sky and the sea, the Queen of House Wood Bee has been murdered.
Her sister has made the first move in a long game, one which will
lead her to greatness, yet risk destruction for the entire Realm.
She needs the two magical stones Foresight and Hindsight for her
power to be complete, but no one knows where they are. Although the
sword recently stolen by Bek Rana, small time thief and not very
good at it, might hold a clue to their location . . . and to
stopping the chaos. But all Bek wants is to sell the sword and buy
herself a better life. She's not interested in being a hero, and
neither is Ebbie. But someone is forcing their hand and playing for
the heart of the Realm. Ebbie and Bek are destined to unite. They
must find a way to stop the destruction of House Wood Bee, save the
Realm, and just maybe save themselves in the process. All victories
come at a price. The Oldungods are rising. And they are watching...
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