From the author of the critically acclaimed Eladria comes a visionary new fantasy/sci-fi thriller. Lasandria. An ancient civilisation, consigned to oblivion by the greed and power-lust of its own people. The coming apocalypse heralds a new evil that will ravage the world of Alanar for an entire age. Yet on the eve of Lasandria's destruction, the ethereal overseers of the mortal realm grant a dispensation--a promise of hope for the future.  That hope lies with an orphaned teenager named David, born some ten thousand years later; a boy whose isolated and uncertain existence leads him on a journey upon which hinges the fate of not just his world, but countless others.  On the run from a brutal military force, David's quest is one born of shattered dreams and tainted by the thirst for revenge. As an inter-dimensional war that has been waged since the beginning of time threatens to consume his world, the dark force that destroyed Lasandria lurks in the shadows, ready to take possession of the one thing that will either save or destroy Alanar--David.

The Key of Alanar

Literature & Fiction

MacKay, Rory B

Genre Fiction

Blue Star Publishing

On his seventeenth birthday, David is given a crystal amulet, but it's a gift that comes with a price. Targeted by a brutal military force, his home is attacked and destroyed and he finds himself on the run and embroiled in a dangerous quest. A dark force that first penetrated his realm in ancient times has returned. In possession of a remarkable latent power, David discovers that he alone can safeguard his world from a full-scale invasion. However, the enemy isn't just pursuing him--it's now within him. Battling both hostile terrain and his own demons, an impossible choice lies ahead for David, the echoes of which will ripple throughout time, leading him to the very limits of the human experience, and beyond... Spanning ten millennia, this epic yet intimate tale of loss, courage and redemption pushes the boundaries of storytelling, exploring the nature of life, death, the universe and reality.

The Tao Te Ching is one of the world's oldest and most treasured pieces of literature. Written around 2,500 years ago by the enigmatic Lao Tzu, its timeless wisdom and transformative message remain every bit as relevant today. The text, presented here in its entirety, includes commentary on all 81 verses. Through his subtle and poetic words, Lao Tzu explores the workings of the cosmos and the essential nature of mankind, offering a way of living that brings us back into the harmonious flow of the natural world.

Tao Te Ching (New Edition With Commentary)

Politics & Social Sciences

Tzu, Professor Lao

Philosophy

A template for living both profound and practical, the Bhagavad Gita has for millennia provided sincere seekers with nothing less than a roadmap to enlightenment. Set on a battlefield at the onset of a terrible war, the warrior-prince Arjuna, overcome by despair and on the verge of giving up, seeks guidance from his charioteer and divine mentor, Krishna. What follows is a remarkable and life-changing dialogue, dealing with themes of life and death, the nature of the self and creation, purpose, duty, devotion and freedom from worldly suffering. Rory Mackay's new translation renders the original Sanskrit into clear and understandable English, and comes with an in-depth commentary inspired by the works of Adi Shankara and traditional Advaita Vedanta. With a timeless message as relevant now as it was two thousand years ago, 'The Divine Song' makes a perfect starting point for both beginner and intermediate students of Vedanta and, indeed, anyone seeking a better, happier and more successful life.

Bhagavad Gita - The Divine Song: A New Translation and Commentary

A new translation of the ancient and beloved text attributed to the Indian Sage Dattatreya. The Avadhuta Gita is a concise and powerful insight into the enlightened mind, distilling the essence of Advaita Vedanta into seven brilliant and uncompromising chapters. Featuring commentary on select verses, this is a book to treasure and a perfect aide for meditation and deep contemplation.

Avadhuta Gita - Song of the Liberated Soul

Bhagavad Gita - Das Lied Gottes (Zweite Auflage): Eine Neuuebersetzung mit Kommentaren (German Edition)

Religion & Spirituality

Hinduism

A dire prophecy is fulfilled when Tahnadra s royal moon is attacked and overthrown by religious extremists. Now a fugitive, Princess Eladria finds herself embroiled in a sinister experiment that threatens to destroy her world and countless others. With the barriers between dimensions rapidly collapsing and her planet in the midst of a bitter war, Eladria must travel to the forbidden land of Drantak, where a dark and ravenous force seeks to unleash its fury on a universe it was long ago banished from. Only Eladria can prevent a universal armageddon, but in order to do so she must confront a shockingly familiar adversary and be willing to make a devastating sacrifice.

Eladria

Cosmic Egg Books

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The Key of Alanar

The Key of Alanar

Tao Te Ching (New Edition With Commentary)

Bhagavad Gita - The Divine Song: A New Translation and Commentary

Avadhuta Gita - Song of the Liberated Soul

Bhagavad Gita - Das Lied Gottes (Zweite Auflage): Eine Neuuebersetzung mit Kommentaren (German Edition)

Eladria