An epic tale follows three unforgettable characters--Emil, a Shaftali Paladin; Zanja, a diplomat; and Karis, a metalsmith--as they join forces to save the country of Shaftal and change the world forever.

By water logic, a cow doctor becomes a politician. A soldier becomes a flower farmer. A lost book contains a lost future. The patterns of history are made and unmade. Amid assassinations, rebellions, and the pyres of too many dead, a new government forms in the land of Shaftal-a government of soldiers and farmers, scholars and elemental talents, all weary of war and longing for peace. But some cannot forget their losses, and some cannot imagine a...

The Lanthanides and Actinides are an intriguing mix of naturally occurring and man-made elements. This book introduces the reader to these engrossing elements, taking an in-depth look at their properties and myriad uses. Scientists are still finding uses for some of the lanthanides and actinides, and readers are taken right into the lab to see some interesting potential future uses.

The Halogen elements are among the most reactive on the periodic table-and in their natural forms, they are highly poisonous. Halogens are used for a variety of purposes, including the sterilization of water and making disinfectants. This book chronicles the efforts of brave scientists to discover and isolate these elements, examines compounds formed by halogens, and takes a close look at their atomic structure.

The majority of elements on the Periodic Table are able to mingle with other, thereby forming molecules, mixtures, compounds, and new substances. Some elements, however, are "unreactive" and don't mix easily with other elements. In this latter category fall the Noble Gases, so-called because they show an almost aristocratic reserve, standing at a remove from other elements. Readers will learn that while aloof, the noble gases have many practical uses-including...

Readers will enter the strange and mysterious world of the trans actinides, which have atomic numbers of 104 and higher. They are the largest and heaviest of all the elements. Because of this, they are sometimes called the super-heavy elements. Unlike most of the other elements, the trans actinides do not exist in nature but are, with great difficulty, created in the lab. Even more odd, they only exist for a few seconds at most before falling apart....

Yeast: The Practical Guide to Beer Fermentation is a resource for brewers of all experience levels. The authors adeptly cover yeast selection, storage and handling of yeast cultures, how to culture yeast and the art of rinsing/washing yeast cultures. Sections on how to set up a yeast lab, the basics of fermentation science and how it affects your beer, plus step-by-step procedures, equipment lists and a guide to troubleshooting are included.

Megan Pritchard survived the zombie apocalypse, but that was only the beginning of her problems. When a rival group of survivors led by a psychopathic ex-submarine commander threatens the fragile existence she has carved out in the southern Arizona desert, she must face her own mortality once again – or die trying.The Elements of the Undead:Fire: The CollapseAir: Mortal ChoiceEarth: Desperate MeasuresWater: The End of UsCoop: An Elements of the...

The red-hot Merrick brothers return in an electrifying paranormal adventure from the New York Times bestselling author of Storm.

Gabriel Merrick plays with fire. Literally.

Sometimes he can even control it. And sometimes he can't.

Gabriel has always had his brothers to rely on, especially his twin, Nick. But when an arsonist starts wreaking havoc on their town, all the signs point to...