Roland Watson wasn't expecting to see things like that when he kicked a football into a condemned church. But once inside, he is taken from the slums of Manchester to the ruins of a magical kingdom. And only he can bring back the light to Elidor. With his brothers and sister, Roland has to solve ancient riddles and brave dark forces to save the mythical land. But he has to prevent those same forces destroying their own world, too.
War between Russia and China. Ryan recognizes the independence of Taiwan, a Chinese police officer kills a diplomat, and the American armed forces help Russia defeat a Chinese invasion of Siberia.
Terry Goodkind - Faith of the Fallen (Book 6) (Sword of Truth)
Terry Goodkind has forged perhaps his best novel yet, pitting Richard Rahl and Kahlan Amnell against threats to the freedom of the world that will take them to opposite ends of the world to defeat the forces of chaos and anarchy. Emperor Jagang is rising once again in the Old World and Richard must face him, on his own turf, while his beloved Kahlan remains behind. Unwilling to heed an ancient prophecy, Kahlan raises an army and goes into battle against forces threatening armed insurrection in the Midlands. Separated and fighting for their lives, Richard and Kahlan will be tested to the utmost.
This guide to the wild world of weather introduces you to everyone from the blustery Hurricane to the mischievous El Niño, and includes plenty of detail on the forces that make weather work. Recommended for ages 8 and up.
It was the War of 1812. The weak, new land, America, was struggling against one of the world's major powers, Great Britain. In the South, General Andrew Jackson had an army ill-equiped to face the superior forces of the British. The time was late in December, 1814.
