There is nothing wilting about these delicate blooms. Second book of the Panacea Quest, sees us adventuring to the Great Library of Frode were so called wise men toil to accumulate knowledge. Our tale this time centres around the sisters of Elite Warrior Valiant, the six women known as the Flowers of Frode. They are intelligent, beautiful and trapped in a male dominated world. Their journey includes love, loss, struggles and redemption. Will they get what they want? Or will they be destined to be used as pawns in the political games of others. The Goddess Minerva and her Supreme Warrior Kopis still fight to re-establish balance within the Realms of MarDav. While, Arawn, the Underworld God of Terror and demonic mortal agents plague their efforts and drastically effect the lives of Minerva's mortal blessed children.
When a Tempest is more than a violent storm. When the touch of a demonic force starts to create imbalance, two great divine beings decide to create a cure. A child aptly named “Tempest”. At fifteen cycles, her care is entrusted to the Sword Master of Eerikki. His task is to train her to become an Elite Warrior in her own right. Elite Warriors are renowned for their Immense Size, Strength and Battle Skills. They are the best of the best and all sworn to the service of the Goddess and honourable protectors to the realms of MarDav. Tempest suddenly finds herself surrounded by other warrior trainees on the practice fields; only two challenges, she is neither six foot, nor male. Tempest may have been gifted with immortal abilities but will she live long enough to control her immortal gifts and become an Elite Warrior. Or will the Dark Lord Arawn and his mortal agents destroy the first part of “The Panacea” meant to bring equipoise back to MarDav?“ The Tempest of Eerikki” is the first book of The Panacea Quest Series of epic tales of battle-hardened warriors, fanatical dishonoured zealots, divine intervention and the coming of age of the greatest gift.
The third instalment of the Panacea Quest sees Batair crowned King of Eerikki. Finally Lady Corina of Greenway has claimed Rhain as her Lord. Returning to Greenway to start a new life accompanied by their newly invested Sword Master, Albern. After fulfilling his duties as Trabant to the young Prince Batair, Albern has more than earned his new position as Sword Master of Greenway. Finding plenty has changed to his homeland after twenty-one cycles, the former spy finds not all is right. Especially when it comes to an arrogant Chamberlain. There is also a beautiful red-haired woman that literally drops into his arms. Her curves intrigue him as much as her refusal to speak. As she offers no name, he calls her "Amaryllis" as the colour of her hair reminds him to the delicate bloom. No one knows her full story. Only she was rescued from a long captivity at the abusive hands of the Dishonoured. Reminders can be seen in the scars that cross her body. Can the largest and strongest of all the Elite Warriors work out what Arawn's mortal agents have planned for Greenway? Will he be able to protect his Lady and new Lord? and what is the name of his beautiful Amaryllis?
Gardens and gardening are analogues and metaphors for life and death, beginnings and ends. There is a ground in which our seeds are sown. There is the daily nurturing of water, food, care, and love. There are the chronic dangers of disease, insects, disaster, disregard, and drought. There is a harvest of food and beauty. And ultimately there is the season's change, a withering and passing of all that is beautiful and good. And then, a return back to the ground from which it all arose in its time. From which we all arose in our time. What better teacher than the garden? Its seasons, its demands, its lessons, its rewards.
Smiling brown eyes. A dark beard. Dandelions. Sunny, happy dandelions. For thirty years, Frode’s had the same dream. Every Midsummer’s Eve since he was a kid accompanying his sister to pick flowers to put under his pillow, he’s dreamed of the same man. A dream he never shares with anyone that makes him wish for impossible things ... like true love. Then one Midsummer’s Eve, the man of Frode’s dreams stands before him in the flesh. Both men recognize each other despite never having met in real life. Both men are instantly drawn to each other and want to know more. Who is he? Is he even real? Their questions are many but do the whys and the hows matter? Or should they allow the Midsummer magic that brought them together to lead the way into each other’s arms? Into each other’s hearts? Traditional Swedish folklore tells you that if you pick seven kinds of flowers in silence and put them under your pillow on Midsummer’s Eve, you’ll dream of the man you’ll marry.
Authored by an award-winning chef and a nutrition specialist, this inspiring family cookbook features more than 100 delicious and wholesome recipes for every type of meal. The well-rounded collection of family-friendly fare will nourish—and appeal to—all ages. With easy, healthy meals for any weeknight, plus more elaborate dishes for family cooking on the weekend, parents will find nourishing inspiration in The Hungry Family Cookbook. This complete book also features a section on health benefits, including best choices for kids of all ages, with lots of helpful guidelines—like which fats to eat, the importance of protein, how to replace sugar in foods, and how to cook vegetables to retain maximum nutritional value. Rich with lifestyle imagery, this cookbook emphasizes the connection between healthy eating and happy living. Table of Contents Chapter 1: Breakfast: Whether it’s a drink to kick start your day or breads with different spreads, this book has enjoyable healthy breakfast recipes for the most important meal of the day. Sample recipes include: Red Smoothie with Oatmeal, Scrambled Eggs with Cottage Cheese, Nugatti Spread, Bread Baked in a Cast-Iron Pot. Chapter 2: Everyday Meals: From lemon mackerel with sweet cabbage and grilled asparagus to chicken wings with Caesar salad to pork stew with tomatoes and mashed potatoes, this chapter is the longest chapter of the book and covers a diverse range of dishes. Chapter 3: Small Dishes: For anyone who craves something healthy and quick to eat between meals, The Hungry Family Cookbook gives you ideas for everything from energy bars to smoked trout and avocado on crisp bread to a hot sandwich with lox. Chapter 4: Weekend Meals: Weekend meals are different from weekday meals, with more time for creativity and cooking with your family. Sample recipes include: Moussaka, Shellfish Bonanza, Grilled Mussels with Green Curry Soup and Yoghurt Lefse. Chapter 5: Sweets: Fruits and berries are the common thread in this chapter. Light desserts like coconut drops, strawberry and yogurt bars, and chocolate cookies will help you round out any meal or double as snacks.
