Warriors Tribute


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LitRPG Anthology for the Wounded Warrior ProjectThis collection of 12 short LitRPG / Gamelit / Wuxia stories came about as a labor of love and a desire to give back to those who serve and protect us all in the armed forces. Each of these stories is an original crafted by some of the best authors in the LitRPG / Gamelit community in response to the prompt "Stories of Sacrifice". We all wanted to pay homage to those who've sacrificed for all of us.All of the funds from this anthology go directly to the Wounded Warrior Project as part of our LitRPG Gives Back campaign. We hope you enjoy these stories just as much as we enjoyed writing them. Here is a short description of each of the stories.The Eternity StoneA level 1 cultivator has the opportunity to change the fortune of his entire clan and gain Imperial favor, or trade it all for an unexpected opportunity no one knew existed.Last StandOne knight and his squire take a stand as their kingdom begins to crumble, protecting refugees from those who have betrayed their sacred duty.FOB's, Fobbits, and FearIn a changed world, a routine patrol in Afghanistan will bring a combat medic and his unit up against a creature from myth and nightmare.SirenUsing the power of music, Lyra finds an unusual way to contribute to her team's victory.One More DayBeing a father is never easy. Serving, while being a father can lead to the impossible, when all you need is one more day...Drunken InitiativeFriends, beer, phones, and an excellent roll of the dice.Guardian of the WildHave you ever tried to please the demands of a Dwarven smithmaster? I certainly haven't been able to. Join me on the day when this axe girl ran away from her duties, finding something deeper and more powerful than any forge fire can produce.Persistent RequestTwo champions, strangers to one another, get teamed up in Darvonstone, where they must find the cure to the Wasting. But why does one of them seem to know more than they should about this strange world?The HiveHow far would you go to protect your own?How hard would you fight to defend your guild?How much are you willing to sacrifice to avenge your hive?Guarding the PassKrim is a player. That means he's special. NPCs are just lines of computer data, capable of only doing what they are coded to do. Or are they?What is Real, Anyway?Two corporate headhunters watched their careers run aground after losing a fight with a brilliant tech recruit. Three years later, they've located her and vow revenge. But when they see she's protecting far more than they imagined, will they help her succeed...or risk losing everything?A Fairy Tail In ReverseWho says that princesses always need saving?Buy Warrior's Tribute today!




Portraits of Courage


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#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A vibrant collection of oil paintings and stories by President George W. Bush honoring the sacrifice and courage of America’s military veterans. With Forewords by former First Lady Laura Bush and General Peter Pace, 16th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Growing out of President Bush’s own outreach and the ongoing work of the George W. Bush Institute's Military Service Initiative, Portraits of Courage brings together sixty-six full-color portraits and a four-panel mural painted by President Bush of members of the United States military who have served our nation with honor since 9/11—and whom he has come to know personally. Our men and women in uniform have faced down enemies, liberated millions, and in doing so showed the true compassion of our nation. Often, they return home with injuries—both visible and invisible—that intensify the challenges of transitioning into civilian life. In addition to these burdens, research shows a civilian-military divide. Seventy-one percent of Americans say they have little understanding of the issues facing veterans, and veterans agree: eighty-four percent say that the public has "little awareness" of the issues facing them and their families. Each painting in this meticulously produced hardcover volume is accompanied by the inspiring story of the veteran depicted, written by the President. Readers can see the faces of those who answered the nation’s call and learn from their bravery on the battlefield, their journeys to recovery, and the continued leadership and contributions they are making as civilians. It is President Bush’s desire that these stories of courage and resilience will honor our men and women in uniform, highlight their family and caregivers who bear the burden of their sacrifice, and help Americans understand how we can support our veterans and empower them to succeed. President Bush will donate his net author proceeds from PORTRAITS OF COURAGE to the George W. Bush Presidential Center, a non-profit organization whose Military Service Initiative works to ensure that post-9/11 veterans and their families make successful transitions to civilian life with a focus on gaining meaningful employment and overcoming the invisible wounds of war.




Pacific Warriors


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From the halls of Montezuma to the shores of Tripoli, and more recently from the jungles of Vietnam to the killing fields of Iraq, America's "soldiers of the sea" have fought their country's battles with famed valor, skill, and perseverance in the face of long odds. But where did the U.S. Marines earn their reputation as being the "first to fight?" It was on the South Pacific Island of Guadalcanal. There, on August 7, 1942, the 1st Marine Division stormed ashore to begin one of the most difficult and brutal campaigns of military history, and an unbroken string of victories staged across the Pacific.







Warrior Poems


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Warrior Poems is a collection of poems that attempt to capture and express the feelings and emotions of history's most complex people: warriors. It includes vivid poems of brutal warriors who fight for gold and plunder, for ancient gods, for honour in death, or simply for the love of bloodshed. The direct and brutal nature of these poems will fulfill a longing for readers who desire material that is both unique and alive with the adventure of history.




Capcom Fighting Tribute


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Capcom Fighting Tribute is a collaborative celebration of the Golden Age of fighting games and beat-em-ups! Inside, hundreds of artists from across the globe join forces in paying homage to over a dozen classic Capcom franchises. Street Fighter, Darkstalkers, Rival Schools, Power Stone, Final Fight, Star Gladiator, Captain Commando, and many more combat-fueled classics are featured in a cornucopia of artistic styles. With fists clenched, claws out, swords drawn, and lasers targeted, it s an all-out Capcom brawl in UDON s biggest Tribute project ever!"




Alien Tribute


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“You will obey my every command. You will submit to my desires. I am your Master.” My e-reader just transported me to another galaxy where alien warriors claim humans as their brides. And I'm given to the biggest, surliest one of them all...he's going to train me and claim me as his perfect pleasure mate. Disclaimer: The authors are not responsible for any actual alien abductions that may result as a consequence of your purchase of this book.




Forever One


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First Love . . . Cayla has been secretly in love with Vadyn, the powerful Kasar warlord, for as long as she can remember. The warrior is every girl's fantasy. But when Cayla's mother and father are murdered, everything changes. And Vadyn is suddenly in danger. Only by bonding with him, physically and mentally, can she save him. But is she ready to be Vadyn's mate?and the ly'teal of Kasara? Last Love . . . Vadyn is overwhelmed with grief at his friends' murder and absolutely furious at the premeditated attack. But more powerful than anything is his need to keep Cayla in his bed until she accepts her place at his side. Still, as the el'kota of Kasara, he can't allow the raid to go unpunished. He wants answers?and vengeance. To get them, he calls for a meeting of the Intergalactic Alliance. But on the way, his ship is ambushed . . . and Vadyn is taken prisoner. Forever Love. Cayla's determined to rescue Vadyn?even if it means leading the fighters herself. But will her men follow her? Fully claiming her new role as warrior queen, Cayla comes up with a daring plan that will crush the enemy and bring her mate home. And then she'll show him that she's become a force to be reckoned with in the bed chamber, too.




Warrior of the Wild


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An eighteen-year-old chieftain's daughter must find a way to kill her village’s oppressive deity if she ever wants to return home in Warrior of the Wild, the Viking-inspired YA standalone fantasy from Tricia Levenseller, author of Daughter of the Pirate King. How do you kill a god? As her father's chosen heir, eighteen-year-old Rasmira has trained her whole life to become a warrior and lead her village. But when her coming-of-age trial is sabotaged and she fails the test, her father banishes her to the monster-filled wilderness with an impossible quest: To win back her honor, she must kill the oppressive god who claims tribute from the villages each year or die trying.




Women Warriors in Early Modern Spain


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Although scholars often depict early modern Spanish women as victims, history and fiction of the period are filled with examples of women who defended their God-given right to make their own decisions and to define their own identities. The essays in Women Warriors in Early Modern Spain examine many such examples, demonstrating how women battled the status quo, defended certain causes, challenged authority, and broke barriers. Such women did not necessarily engage in masculine pursuits, but often used cultural production and engaged in social subversion to exercise resistance in the home, in the convent, on stage, or at their writing desks. Published by University of Delaware Press. Distributed worldwide by Rutgers University Press.