"Harlano will stop at nothing to capture Orry. The metal head contains magical knowledge that the evil wizard is desperate to obtain. Only the young apprentice Mikal and his scrappy friend Lyra stand in his way. From the Miracle Fair, through the perilous woods of Periskold, down the rushing Tombow River, and to the coast of Farhaven, Mikal and Lyra must evade the powerful Harlano and his henchmen. The two youngsters fight dangerous creatures and face mysterious magic throughout their daring journey. Can they keep Orry safe from Harlano and the dark forces that stand behind him, or will the rogue wizard uncover the secret that could change the world?"

Product Description: A critical, in-depth, analytical analysis offering a distinctive perspective, this well respected, rigorous and authoritative text has been updated to include the latest international research and practice. The 4th edition includes new material on contemporary topics such as; performance management, emotional and aesthetic labour, resistance and misbehaviour at work, new developments in corporate structures and labour markets, and work life balance...read more

Product Description: The Ethics of Agricultural Intensification: An Interdisciplinary and International Conversation Paul B. Thompson and John Otieno Ouko* Global agriculture faces a number of challenges as the world approaches the second decade of the third millennium...read more

What Can Nanotechnology Learn From Biotechnology? presents diverse perspectives on biotechnology and nanotechnologies. Avoiding extreme perspectives, unwarranted hype and absolute rejection, this book explores the diverse territory of proponents and opponents of challenging but potentially risky technologies. Contributions from recognized experts in their fields represent the perspectives of a diverse range of stakeholders.This book details the lessons to be learned from the controversy over genetically modified foods, and how those lessons can be applied to developing nanotechnologies, particularly agricultural and other food-related applications. Exploring the environmental, social and ethical impact of nanotechnology in addition to the technical and economical impacts, it an ideal reference for any scientist, engineer, research program administrator, resource allocator, and NGO advocate. Key Features:*Addresses the growing concern over the responsibility of science to the impacted population*Uses real-world experience to outline practical approaches for emerging technologies*Addresses the concerns of science as well as social science

Gilthas Pathfinder is finally reunited with his wife, Kerianseray, and her warriors as they risk everything to find refuge in the fabled valley of Inath-Wakenti, but others are also drawn to the forbidden vale that could threaten their safety. Original.

Traces the life and accomplishments of the fifteenth-century French peasant girl who led her people to victory against the English, was burned as a heretic, and received sainthood almost five hundred years after her death.

Product Description: This revised edition updates Thompson’s trail-blazing study of ethical and philosophical issues raised by biotechnology. The 1997 book was the first by a philosopher to address food and agricultural biotechnology, discussing ethical issues associated with risk assessment, labelling, animal transformation, patents, and impact on traditional farming communities...read more

While the exiled elves struggle for survival in the remote kingdom of Khur, those who remain in Qualinesti confront continual persecution, enslavement, and death, until a mysterious, anonymous rebel leader possessing strange powers comes to cleanse the land of invaders. Original.

After being driven from their homeland by powerful enemies, the exiled elven nations travel to Khur, where an ancient map reveals a secret valley that could be a new sanctuary, unless secret forces make it an elven tomb.

When Kith-Kanan of Qualinost, a society of renegade elves, is appointed Speaker of the Suns, his triumph is marred by memories of past failures, his unfaithful wife, and the strange behavior of his successor, his son. Reprint.

As the Ergoth Empire struggles under the the dual threat of reptilian bakali invaders and bands of human nomads who are ravaging the eastern frontier, a group of powerful forces is determined to bring back Tol of Juramona, the powerful exiled champion of Ergoth, to help preserve the empire, despite the schemes of a mad emperor. Original.

When the leader of the Silvanesti elves, the conflict between his two sons--Sithas, who wants to adopt an isolationist policy that would limit contact with other races, and Kith-Kanan, who hopes to forge connections and trade parnerships with the humans of Ergoth--threatens to destroy their relationship and bring turmoil to the world of Krynn. Reissue.