Books with title Self Defender

From Million-Selling Author Robert J. Crane, comes the first novel in an Epic Fantasy Series set in the richly imagined fantasy world of Arkaria. Best described as: “...'Hobbit meets Game of Thrones'...” ★★★★★ This is a can't-miss series!Ten thousand years ago, the gods themselves forged weapons of war unmatched by any mortal steel. Most were lost to the mysteries of time. A few...were not.Cyrus Davidon, a warrior on the ragged edge of poverty, leads a trio banded together with others into a dragon's den in search of adventure – and gold. When things go terribly wrong, a chance encounter with the guild of Sanctuary saves their lives and brings Cyrus into a world he has only imagined.But all is not rosy in the ranks of Sanctuary; betrayals are brewing, and tensions within the guild threaten to destroy them as a shadowy villain begins collecting the weapons of the gods for terrible purposes. Paired with a beautiful, caustic elf named Vara who harbors a mysterious secret, Cyrus must brave the lands of Arkaria and find out who is pulling the strings before Sanctuary, and the land of Arkaria, are destroyed.What readers are saying:“A thrilling fantasy, that leaves you guessing until the last page. An adventure with dragons, swords, and trolls, I only wish it was longer.” ★★★★★“Crane has blended action, adventure, mystery, magic, suspense, even a little romance into a wonderfully rich tale of heroes conquering evil and going on through impossible odds to triumph.” ★★★★★

Allie Rydell left her life behind to protect the world from the Goddess of Night. But after weeks of training, hunting, and learning to use the life-giving power that inexplicably chose her, saving Midgard seems more impossible than ever. Nott’s followers have eyes across the realms, and they’re determined to collect the bounty on Allie’s soul. And the closer Allie and her protectors get to the pieces of the immortal weapon that could save them all, the more destruction Nott manages to unleash—not only on the world Allie loves, but on the friends she’d give her life to save.Darkness is coming. And this time, it won’t leave any survivors.

Becoming a telepath was hard. Being a telepath is harder.Eighteen-year-old Amber is the youngest of the five telepaths who protect the hundred million citizens of one of the great hive cities of twenty-sixth century Earth. Her job is hunting down criminals before they commit their crimes, but this time her team arrive too late. Someone is already dead. Someone that Amber knows.Amber is determined to catch the murderer, but she doesn’t realize who she’s up against, or the true danger of opening her mind to the thoughts of others.Defender is the second book in the Hive Mind series.

“An extraordinary history…Deeply researched, elegantly written…a towering achievement that will not be soon forgotten.”—Brent Staples, New York Times Book Review “[This] epic, meticulously detailed account not only reminds its readers that newspapers matter, but so do black lives, past and present.”—USA Today Giving voice to the voiceless, TheChicago Defender condemned Jim Crow, catalyzed the Great Migration, and focused the electoral power of black America. Robert S. Abbott founded The Defender in 1905, smuggled hundreds of thousands of copies into the most isolated communities in the segregated South, becoming one of the first black millionaires in the process. His successor wielded the newspaper’s clout to elect mayors and presidents, including Harry S. Truman and John F. Kennedy, who would have lost in 1960 if not for TheDefender’s support. Drawing on dozens of interviews and extensive archival research, Ethan Michaeli constructs a revelatory narrative of race in America and brings to life the reporters who braved lynch mobs and policemen’s clubs to do their jobs, from the age of Teddy Roosevelt to the age of Barack Obama.

Allie Rydell left her life behind to protect the world from the Goddess of Night. But after weeks of training, hunting, and learning to use the life-giving power that inexplicably chose her, saving Midgard seems more impossible than ever. Nott’s followers have eyes across the realms, and they’re determined to collect the bounty on Allie’s soul. And the closer Allie and her protectors get to the pieces of the immortal weapon that could save them all, the more destruction Nott manages to unleash—not only on the world Allie loves, but on the friends she’d give her life to save. Darkness is coming. And this time, it won’t leave any survivors.

From the Edgar Award­–winning author of Acceleration comes a mystery about an old murder and new truths, perfect for fans of Barry Lyga, Madeleine Roux, and Michelle Gagnon. They call her Tiny, but Tyne Greer is six foot six, a high school basketball star who is hoping the game will be her ticket out of the slum. She lives in a run-down building called The Zoo, where her father is the superintendent. One day she discovers a crack in the wall of an abandoned basement room. And sealed up in the wall is a girl’s body. Horrified, she runs to get her dad. But after he goes to take a look, he comes back and tells Tyne that nothing’s there. No girl. No body. He tells her she must be seeing things in the dark. Tyne is sure it was real, though, and when she finds evidence that the body was moved from the hole in the wall, she knows the only one who could have done it is her father. But why? What is he hiding? Tyne’s search for answers uncovers a conspiracy of secrets and lies in her family. The closer she gets to the truth, the more dangerous it becomes for her. Because some will do anything to bury the past . . . and keep her silent.

Becoming a telepath was hard. Being a telepath is harder. Eighteen-year-old Amber is the youngest of the five telepaths who protect the hundred million citizens of one of the great hive cities of twenty-sixth century Earth. Her job is hunting down criminals before they commit their crimes, but this time her team arrive too late. Someone is already dead. Someone that Amber knows. Amber is determined to catch the murderer, but she doesn’t realize who she’s up against, or the true danger of opening her mind to the thoughts of others. Defender is the second book in the Hive Mind series.

From the Edgar Award­–winning author of Acceleration comes a mystery about an old murder and new truths, perfect for fans of Barry Lyga, Madeleine Roux, and Michelle Gagnon. They call her Tiny, but Tyne Greer is six foot six, a high school basketball star who is hoping the game will be her ticket out of the slum. She lives in a run-down building called The Zoo, where her father is the superintendent. One day she discovers a crack in the wall of an abandoned basement room. And sealed up in the wall is a girl’s body. Horrified, she runs to get her dad. But after he goes to take a look, he comes back and tells Tyne that nothing’s there. No girl. No body. He tells her she must be seeing things in the dark. Tyne is sure it was real, though, and when she finds evidence that the body was moved from the hole in the wall, she knows the only one who could have done it is her father. But why? What is he hiding? Tyne’s search for answers uncovers a conspiracy of secrets and lies in her family. The closer she gets to the truth, the more dangerous it becomes for her. Because some will do anything to bury the past . . . and keep her silent.

Martial arts students don't just learn how to fight. They also learn lots of other important things—like how to defend themselves. All martial arts teach you self-defense. But martial artists also learn when to use these moves—and when not to use them. They know that martial arts actually lead to less fighting! Discover how martial arts can help you defend yourself too!

Five teenagers in a terror stricken country take courageous measures to defend themselves and their loved ones. Youth is supposed to be fun and carefree. But for five Tel Aviv teenagers, reality turned out to be quite different. As a wave of violence washes over Israel, their lives are thrown into a turmoil of threat and anxiety that shatters every aspect of their personal security. After witnessing a terrible act of violence that deeply shakes their world, the five teenagers are forced to come out of their upper-class comfort zone and give reality a straight look in the eye. For the first time, they decide to take responsibility for their personal security and safety. They undergo a profound personal change, and at the moment of truth, manage to make a real impact on reality itself. With a strong devotion to the values of self-defense, these five teenagers prevent one of the severest terrorist attacks ever planned against Israel. Five Teenagers prove that with bravery, initiative and belief, even a group of boys can save the world. Uriel Lynn is the president of the Federation of Israeli Chambers of Commerce and former Member of the Knesset (the Israeli Parliament). He lives in Tel-Aviv, Israel. Self Defense brings the extraordinary experiences of brave teenagers in a land consumed by violence and strife. Don’t miss this fascinating and highly relevant book, full of action and breathtaking adventures. Scroll up to grab your copy of Self Defense now!