New Releases by Karen Miller

Simple crochet patterns for stylish makes in natural yarns and modern colors. Susan Ritchie and Karen Miller, the proprietors of Mrs Moon, an online yarn store, show you how to create your own modern-casual crochet garments, accessories, and home decorations in beautiful, natural yarns. There are easy-to-hook chunky projects that will grow so fast you’ll be finished in a day, and larger or more intricate items that will take longer but are well worth every stitch you hook into them. Many of the pieces are perfect for beginners, such as a chevron blanket, a simple beanie, or a snuggly cowl. Other projects introduce textured stitches so you can expand your skills with the help of the techniques section. Choose to make a delicately lacy ombré scarf, a granny-square coatigan, or a giant cuddly owl that children will love. Whatever your skill level, Susan and Karen’s stunning patterns will inspire you to crochet designs for your home, your friends, your family, and of course, yourself.

Ghost stories from the Adirondacks have never been so creepy, fun, and full of mystery! The haunted history of The Mountains comes to life--even when the main players are dead. Visit the Sagamore Resort to catch a glimpse of the spirits who checked in but never checked out. Or look for ghosts amongst the stacks at the Woodgate Free Library. Dive into this spooky chapter book for suspenseful tales of bumps in the night, paranormal investigations, and the unexplained; just be sure to keep the light on.

Ghost stories from Winston-Salem, North Carolina have never been so creepy, fun, and full of mystery! The haunted history of Camel City comes to life--even when the main players are dead. Take a look at the cursed painting that once hung in the Zinzendorf Hotel. Or look for ghosts in the houses that line Poplar Street. Dive into this spooky chapter book for suspenseful tales of bumps in the night, paranormal investigations, and the unexplained; just be sure to keep the light on.

Karen Miller returns to the world of her bestselling Kingmaker, Kingbreaker duology in "an appealing series kickoff" ( Publishers Weekly ). Many years have passed since the last great Mage War. It has been a time of great change. But not all changes are for the best, and Asher''s world is in peril once more. The weather magic that holds Lur safe is failing, and the earth feels broken to those with the power to see. Among Lur''s sorcerers, only Asher has the skill to mend the antique weather map that governs the seasons, keeping the land from being crushed by natural forces. Yet, when Asher risks his life to meddle with these dangerous magics, the crisis is merely delayed, not averted. Asher''s son Rafel has inherited the father''s talents, but has been forbidden to use them. Many died in the last Mage War and these abilities aren''t to be loosed lightly into the world. But when Asher''s last desperate attempt to repair the damage leaves him on his deathbed, Rafel''s powers may not be denied. For his countrymen are facing famine, devastation, and a rift in the very fabric of their land.

In this epic fantasy adventure sequel to The Prodigal Mage , a sister sets out to rescue her brother from an evil sorcerer. It''s been many months since Rafel ventured over Barl''s Mountains into the unknown, in a desperate bid to seek help for their ravaged land. With his father''s Weather Magic exhausted, there seemed no other hope. Now this too has died. Only Deenie believes Rafel still lives, sensing her brother in tortured dreams. She also knows she must try to find him, as only Rafel''s talents could heal their land. The prospect terrifies Deenie, yet she sees no other choice. Deenie soon learns of a dangerous new power. She comes to suspect that not only is her brother involved, but also that the evil their father destroyed is somehow reborn. And if she can''t save Rafel, then through him, Morg''s vast power could once again command their world.

Being a fisherman like his father isn''t a bad life, but it''s not the one that Asher wants. Despite his humble roots, Asher has grand dreams. And they call him to Dorana, home of princes, beggars, and the warrior mages who have protected the kingdom for generations. Little does Asher know, however, that his arrival in the city is being closely watched. . . Kingmaker, Kingbreaker, one of the most popular adventure fantasy series in recent years, is compiled into one volume for the first time. Included in this omnibus edition are: The Innocent Mage and The Awakened Mage.

Ist er der Auserwählte, der die Welt retten kann? Das High-Fantasy-Epos »Das Reich des Windes« von Karen Miller jetzt als eBook bei dotbooks. Er ist zu Großem bestimmt – doch er könnte tief fallen ... Asher, Sohn einer einfachen Fischerfamilie, trifft durch einen Wink des Schicksals auf Gar, den Prinzen des Königreichs Lur, und gewinnt seine Freundschaft. Schnell steigt er zum treuesten Berater des Prinzen auf, der ihm nicht von der Seite weicht. Aber damit begibt er sich in höchste Gefahr, denn eine finstere Macht hat es auf Gar abgesehen – eine Horde dämonischer Ungeheuer wartet nur noch auf den Befehl zum Angriff auf die Mauern des Königreichs. Nun ist es an Asher zu zeigen, ob er der prophezeite Held ist, der Lur vor dem Untergang bewahren kann ... Jetzt als eBook kaufen und genießen: Der epische High-Fantasy-Sammelband »Das Reich des Windes« von Karen Miller enthält die Bände »Der Erbe des Windes« und »Der König des Sturms« und wird die Fans der australischen Bestsellerautorin Trudi Canavan begeistern. Wer liest, hat mehr vom Leben: dotbooks – der eBook-Verlag.

The phrase "It is a God thing" is often used today. Karen says she senses God''s presence daily but doesn''t regularly use that phrase. With this book, however, she is deeply aware that it really is a God thing from beginning to end starting back in 1968 when she was a new child of God and received a Bible with the J. B. Phillips paraphrase. She wanted to read of Jesus'' daily activities but could only combine the Scriptures for each activity. She didn''t know how to put them in chronological order until discovering her husband''s Harmony of the Gospels book. She has combined the Gospels and put them in chronological order and hopes it will be helpful to others. Each activity of Jesus is titled with the exact Scripture written below the title for further research if one wishes. All Scriptures are printed in color to make it easy to know which apostle is talking as well as easily see which of the four apostles have written about the same incident. Any quotes the apostles use from the Old Testament is in yet a different color with its reference included. When more than one apostle tells the same story but remembers it differently, a slash (/) is used, and both are included in the text. There is a table of contents for each of the apostle''s book and a table of contents for each activity.

18 fully illustrated short stories. Darth Vader confronts a mysterious face from Anakin Skywalker’s past… Lando Calrissian faces the terrifying firepower of an Imperial walker… The Empire’s stormtroopers ruthlessly pursue survivors from Alderaan… A squadron of B-wing fighters engage in a desperate mission during the Battle of Endor… This volume features a diverse collection of short stories which chronicle the exploits of intriguing assorted side characters along with some of the more familiar names in the saga, including Lando Calrissian, Han Solo, and Darth Vader. The tales include Legends stories – from the continuity pre-2014 – such as a moving tale of Darth Vader reuniting with an old acquaintance, a dark story with the mysterious Darth Plagueis, and an edge-of-your-seat adventure with Han Solo and Chewbacca in action aboard the Millennium Falcon. From the current lore – 2015 to present – there are tales of Blade Squadron, the pilots of the Rebel Alliance’s B-wing starfighters, as they strike out against the Empire; the story of Darth Vader and the Emperor making a surprise inspection of an Imperial facility; and a gripping tale of survivors of Alderaan evading the Empire’s stormtroopers.

This book analyzes the development of public relations at AT&T, starting with a previously forgotten publicist, William A. Hovey, and including James D. Ellsworth and Arthur W. Page, who worked with other Bell executives to create a company where public relations permeated almost every aspect of work.

Packende High-Fantasy und der Auftakt eines epischen Zweiteilers: »Der Erbe des Windes« von Karen Miller jetzt als eBook bei dotbooks. Niemand kann sich dem Ruf des Schicksals entziehen ... Asher, als Sohn einer einfachen Fischerfamilie geboren, sucht sein Glück in der Hauptstadt des Königreichs Lur. Hier gelingt ihm das Unglaubliche: er gewinnt die Freundschaft von Prinz Gar, dem Sohn der magiebegabten Königsfamilie, und wird dessen Berater. Asher ist auf die Intrigen des Hofstaats gefasst – doch schon bald müssen sich die beiden Freunde einem viel schrecklicheren Feind stellen: Hinter der von Magie gespeisten Mauer Lurs erwacht ein uraltes Übel ... und droht, alles Leben im Königreich zu vernichten! Jetzt als eBook kaufen und genießen: der High-Fantasy-Roman »Der Erbe des Windes« von Karen Miller, Teil 1 der packenden Saga »Die Chroniken von Lur«. Wer liest, hat mehr vom Leben: dotbooks – der eBook-Verlag

Epische High-Fantasy mit eindrucksvollen Helden: »Der König des Sturms« von Karen Miller jetzt als eBook bei dotbooks. Das Königreich Lur steht am Abgrund: Ein finsterer Magier hat die Königsfamilie ausgelöscht und Prinz Gar, ihren letzten Überlebenden, unter seine Kontrolle gezwungen. Obwohl es nun niemanden mehr geben kann, der die schützenden Mauern von Lur mit Magie erfüllt, können die davor lauernden Dämonenhorden sie nicht niederreißen – aber kann es wirklich sein, dass es Gars bester Freund ist, ein einfacher Fischersohn , der das Königreich mit einer ungeahnten Kraft beschützt? Ein mörderischer Wettlauf mit der Zeit beginnt: Während Asher verzweifelt versucht, herauszufinden, ob er der Auserwählte einer uralten Prophezeiung ist, gerät er in Lebensgefahr ... Jetzt als eBook kaufen und genießen: der High-Fantasy-Roman »Der König des Sturms« von Karen Miller, Teil 2 der packenden Saga »Die Chroniken von Lur«. Wer liest, hat mehr vom Leben: dotbooks – der eBook-Verlag

As a young girl, Karen Miller lived a quiet life in Australia. She never imagined when she grew up, she''d be lured into a polygamous marriage, spend her spare time dumpster diving to feed her kids, and fighting to escape her increasingly demented husband. How was she lured into such a lifestyle? What was day to day life like in the polygamous community? What eventually drove Miller to seek a new way of life? My Life As a Sister Wife: What You Don''t Know Can Hurt You is the gripping, true-life story of Miller''s life, beginning with her traumatic childhood and ending with her eventual freedom from a polygamous cult in Utah.

Simply stylish crochet patterns for fashionable makes in modern yarns and colors. Susan Ritchie and Karen Miller are the proprietors of Mrs Moon, an online yarn store, and their mission is to show you how simple it is to create your own modern-casual crochet garments, accessories, and homewares. There are easy-to-hook projects in bulky yarns that will grow so fast you''ll be finished in a day, and larger or more intricate items that will take longer, but are well worth every stitch you hook in to them. There are pieces that are perfect for beginners to crochet—such as a chevron throw, a simple beanie, or a snuggly cowl—and other projects that introduce lacy and textured stitches so you can expand your skills at your own pace, and with the help of the techniques section at the back of the book. Choose to make a delicately lacy ombré scarf, a hipster granny-square coatigan, or a giant owl amigurumi that children will love. Whatever your skill level, Susan and Karen have designed projects for Simple Chic Crochet that you will love to make for your home, your friends, your family, and of course, yourself.

Este libro rompe con la engañosa dependencia que plantean las interpretaciones lineales del pasado, para ofrecer una visión amplia y a largo plazo del desarrollo y la institucionalización de las estrau00adtegias y las técnicas de comunicación estratégica, y de las relaciones públicas. En efecto, a falta de una teoría general que describa la aparición y el desarrollo de esta disciplina, los expertos han tendido a organizar tanto estas como sus antecedentes, en períodos de tiemu00adpo que presentan una evolución progresiva desde unos orígenes tempranos —poco sofisticados y no muy sobrados de ética— hasta las campañas actuales, con una visión planificada, estratéu00adgica y ética. Según Karen Russell y Meg Lamme, tales intentos de periodización han oscurecido nuestra comprensión de las relaciones públicas y su historia. De hecho, los historiadores especializados en la materia han busu00adcado con ahínco un punto de partida, y han dado fe de las limitau00adciones que ello supone para la comprensión de su desarrollo, en Estados Unidos y el resto del mundo. Para ello, se ha procurado corregir malentendidos acerca de la historia de las relaciones públicas que han (mal) conformado la teoría durante más de veinte años, así como desu00adcribir y comprender la relación histórica que existe entre estas, los medios de comunicación y los contextos históricos en los que emergieron

Mythical beasts or real creatures? You decide! Big Foot, Moth Man, the Sea Serpent of Gloucester. These are just a few of the mythical beasts uncovered in this intriguing collection of extraordinary creatures. Firsthand accounts and the opinions of scientists weave together a fascinating web of fact and legend. Whether you''re a skeptic or a believer, you''ll find much to ponder in the lore surrounding these monsters.

Dix-sept ans ont passé depuis la défaite du sorcier Morg et la destruction du Mur de Barl qui protégeait le royaume de Lur. Très vite après ces événements, une petite expédition est partie au-delà des montagnes à la découverte d''éventuels habitants. Elle n''est jamais revenue... Asher et sa femme Dathné vivent toujours à Dorona et ont deux enfants, Rafel et Deenie. La question d''une nouvelle expédition fait voler en éclats leur famille. Rafel, qui a hérité des pouvoirs magiques de son père mais a interdiction de les utiliser, décide de partir contre l''avis d''Asher. Or, bientôt, Rafel et ses compagnons, eux non plus, ne donnent plus signe de vie...

Le Royaume de Lur se meurt sans les pouvoirs d''Asher qui contrôlait le climat jusque-là. Rafel, son fils, était parti en quête d''espoir, en quête d''un peuple qui pourrait les aider. Mais il n''est jamais revenu de son expédition au-delà des montagnes. Tous le croient mort. Sauf sa soeur Deenie qui le voit dans ses cauchemars. Elle sait que seuls les pouvoirs de Rafel pourront les sauver. Deenie est terrifiée à l''idée de partir à sa recherche, car elle a senti l''ombre maléfique d''un nouveau pouvoir assombrir le royaume. Et si Morg était revenu ?

Sold into slavery, Hekat is taken to Mijak''s largest city, where she grows into a beautiful and determined woman, driven by ambition, ingenuity, and fierce dreams of success to become powerful enough to take over as ruler of Mijak.

Rhian est devenue reine, mais elle doit toujours faire face à la désunion du royaume car certains ducs contestent son autorité. Et son époux a bien du mal à gérer son rôle subalterne. Mais la menace se rapproche : l''armée de l''empire de Mijak peut frapper à tout moment et seul Zandakar peut secourir Rhian : il part trouver Vortka, haut émissaire de Mijak pour le convaincre d''empêcher l''invasion. Rhian va devoir tenter sa plus importante action diplomatique en amenant toutes les nations voisines à accepter une alliance. Commence alors une bataille épique et dantesque. Au coeur de la fureur et du sang, Zandaker retrouvera les siens qui l''ont abandonné et devra faire un choix terrible...

Fulie est une petite esclave, née dans un monde cruel où les femmes ne sont que des objets reproducteurs et où seul compte un dieu unique et tout-puissant. L''Empire de Mijak repose sur un fanatisme religieux absolu porté par les hauts émissaires, les prêtres conseillers des seigneurs de guerre du royaume. Fulie est un jour sauvée de la misère lorsqu''un riche marchand, Abajai, l''achète et la prend sous sa protection. Fulie apprend à parler, à comprendre le monde, découvre sa beauté et se prend d''un amour fou pour Abajai. Mais elle réalise un jour qu''Abajai l''a préparée pour la revendre au plus offrant. Elle s''échappe, se défigure, décide de vouer sa vie au dieu et entre au service de l''armée du seigneur de guerre Raklion. Forte de son fanatisme et de sa maîtrise des armes, Fulie décide qu''elle sera quelqu''un et que plus jamais, aucun homme ne la traitera comme une esclave.

Bien loin de Mijak et de sa cruelle Impératrice, le royaume d''Ethrie vient de perdre son roi. Rhian, sa fille unique est sa seule descendante. Or, jamais une femme n''a été autorisée à monter sur le trône. Le chef de l''Église, le prolat Morlan, est bien décidé à lui imposer un mariage forcé avec l''un de ses proches parents, un seigneur fantoche qui sera l''instrument de son ambition démesurée. Seulement, Rhian n''est pas décidée à se laisser faire. Avec l''aide inattendue de Dextérité Jones, le fabricant de jouets officiel de la cour, elle projette de s''enfuir. Mais qui est l''inquiétant Zandakar qui accompagne Dextérité ? Un homme magnifique à la peau sombre et aux cheveux bleus qui parle une langue inconnue... Pour Rhian, c''est le début d''une aventure incroyable loin de son cocon habituel à la découverte d''autres contrées pour la conquête de son titre de reine.

Succotash Dreams is more than a cookbook. Written by caterer and lifestyle writer Karen Miller, it is a collection of mouth-watering recipes, each accompanied by a short story.You will chuckle at the tribulations of a 11-year old Karen, determined to enter the 4-H Club baking contest. Learn the key to making the perfect quiche or how to make real Southern sweet tea. You will love cooking with Karen.This young baker became a successful Amelia Island caterer with her store, Old South Yankee, and a successful writer.Curl up on the couch with a cup of tea and read Succotash Dreams as a series of short stories or, as a fellow foodie, with pen and shopping list in hand. Or, do both. This unique cookbook will entertain you , and the recipes will inspire you to cook. It may even stir up some fond food memories of your own.

After the departure of the early Mormon settlers in 1857, early Las Vegas continued to be a watering stop for overland travelers on the Mormon Road/Old Spanish Trail. The area was mainly ranches and mines until railroad rivals eyed the Las Vegas Valley. Sen. William Clark of Montana bought the land and water rights to the former Mormon settlement from ranching pioneer Helen J. Stewart. The foundation for modern Las Vegas was laid in 1905, as auctioneers gaveled out the plans for the future of Las Vegas at Clark''s town site. Today, those sights and sounds are recalled as the community comes together to recreate the past in Mormon settlement days and for the Helldorado Parade, marking the city''s birth.

Der Krieg der Sterne geht weiter ... Der Planet Lanteeb besitzt weder strategischen Wert noch politische Macht – trotzdem wurde er völlig unerwartet von Separatisten okkupiert. Die Jedi-Ritter Obi-Wan Kenobi und Anakin Skywalker finden heraus, dass auf dem unscheinbaren Planeten Material für eine schreckliche biologische Waffe abgebaut wird. Als die Kommunikation zum Jedi-Orden abbricht und sich weit entfernt, im Herzen der Republik, ein Verräter bereit macht, lastet das Schicksal ganzer Welten auf den Schultern der beiden Jedi.

Sold into slavery, Hekat dreams of power. Fate leads her to the warlord Raklion, and she begins turning dreams into reality. For the nameless god of Mijak is with her, and it promises her the world. Far away, the King of Ethrea is dying. His daughter Princess Rhian is ready to rule, but if her enemies have their way the crown of Ethrea will never be worn by a woman. Dexterity Jones is a toymaker. To protect Rhian and his country, he must place his trust in an exile from Mijak. Yet, as Ethrea comes ever closer to civil war, a greater danger awaits. Hekat still desires the world . . . and power is no longer a dream. This omnibus edition of THe Godspeaker Trilogy includes Empress, The Riven Kingdom and The Hammer of God.

The first installment of a two-book Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker adventure, set against the backdrop of the Clone Wars! Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker are on a secret mission to one of the many worlds caught in the middle of the struggle between the Republic and the Separatists. A pastoral planet, Lanteeb wants only to be left alone to survive -- but it is the source of what could be one of the most devastatingly destructive weapons ever. If this potential weapon were to fall into the hands of the Separatists, uncounted worlds would fall. But should the Republic succeed in destroying it first, one world that needs it to survive will be annihilated. A frightening dilemma that Obi-Wan and Anakin will have to untangle, if they can get in and out of the occupied planet alive...

The second installment of a two-book Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker adventure, set against the backdrop of the Clone Wars! Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker are trapped on the Separatist controlled planet Lanteeb, on the run from General Lok Durd and his droid army. After being forced to abandon their jerry-rigged groundcar they continue on foot, hunted, as they try to find a safe place to hide and regroup before escaping the planet altogether. Eventually they seek shelter in a remote Lanteeban village, but the Separatists track them down. Now they''re under siege...and the little time they''ve bought themselves is running out.

The Clone Wars have exploded across the galaxy as Republic forces and Separatists struggle to gain the upper hand. But while the Jedi generals work tirelessly to defeat Count Dooku and his rebels, Supreme Chancellor Palpatine is hatching his own dark victory plans. The Separatists have launched a sneak attack on Coruscant. Obi-Wan Kenobi, wounded in battle, insists that Anakin Skywalker and his rookie Padawan Ahsoka leave on a risky mission against General Grievous. But when Senator Bail Organa reveals some explosive intelligence that could turn the tide of war in the Republic''s favor, the Jedi Master agrees to accompany him to an obscure planet on the Outer Rim to verify the facts. What Obi-Wan and Bail don''t realize is that they''re walking into a deadly trap concocted by Palpatine. And by the time they find out, escape may not be an option. Inspired by the full-length animated feature film Star Wars: The Clone Wars and the brand-new TV series, these thrilling adventures are filled with provocative, never-before-revealed insights into the characters of Obi-Wan, Anakin, Padme, Yoda, Count Dooku, and many other Star Wars favourites.

Der Aufbruch zu neuen fantastischen Welten! Der schwer verwundete Obi-Wan Kenobi erfährt von kriegsentscheidenden Informationen. Trotz seiner Verletzungen bricht er auf, um diese zu überprüfen. Er erkennt nicht, dass er und seine Gefährten genau das tun, was die dunklen Sith-Lords von ihnen erwarten ...