Robert Thomas

A land held in perpetual summer, the Dream Valley is as lush and beautiful as when the world was born. The air is as sweet as nectar and the water so clear it mirrors the clouds from the sky itself. Nothing ever dies there except for the very old. Never has there been a care until an unexpected invasion from a land long thought dead envelops the Chrystum and two life-long friends are thrown into the ravages of war.Creatures they once fought only in...

In his first book Rise To Power, follows Jason Soldiers as he goes from an unwanted orphan to working for one of the largest Mafia Families. In pursuit of money and purpose, Jason finds himself in a powerful position to succeed. Wanting nothing more than to be somebody and having a life that has meaning, he is willing to do whatever it takes to make it. Not willing to let anyone get in his way as he Rises To Power and becomes one of the most dangerous...

Get to know the ultimate skill for using your own two hands! The Art and Craft of the Blacksmith discusses a range of blacksmithing tools, techniques, and projects, from fundamental skills to advanced forging, as well as a gallery showcasing inspiring artists using innovative techniques today. Craftspeople making the transition from interest to hobby and beyond will find both inspiration and practical how-to projects in this comprehensive reference...

Bridge is a collection of linked-stories about a troubled young woman? Alice? who works at a San Francisco law firm. Alice goes through despair and occasional rapture as she struggles with simultaneously real and hallucinated relationships with her co-worker David (of the romantic variety) and her supervisor Fran. Passionate, whip-smart, furious, and perceptive, Alice contemplates both suicide and murder as she struggles to find meaning in the day-to-day...

A journey of magic and discovery continues in book two as the mysteries of an ancient world, and a heritage long lost to antiquity, begin to unfold. A demon vanquished in the Dwarven lands of the Shornhen by a mysterious arc is only the beginning as an old wizard and a young lad from the parched desert of the Pit-lands try to begin to unravel the lost magics and the hidden powers that have brought them to this point. The battle with the demon Amrok...

Experience may be a leader's best teacher--but there's a hitch. Two people can have identical experiences, but one blossoms while the other is depleted. The same can be said for any pair of fired CEOs, unsuccessful political candidates, or rookie supervisors. In Crucibles of Leadership, Robert J. Thomas concludes that what matters most is what one makes of experience, particularly the traumatic and often unplanned crucible events that challenge one's...

Dive into the lucrative world of house flipping with "The Rookie Renovator's Guide to Flipping Success." This comprehensive manual equips beginners with essential knowledge, from understanding the basics and developing a successful mindset to mastering negotiation and renovation planning. Learn to source profitable properties, navigate permits and regulations, and effectively market and sell your flips. Transform from novice to expert with invaluable...

"Next after the greatest military personage of the century, Napoleon I., the most perfect is Marshal Bugeaud." Originally published following the disastrous Franco-Prussian War of 1870, and soon after translated into English, these memoirs form a fascinating portrait of the famous "Père Bugeaud". Marshal Bugeaud had a long and varied career in the French Army; initially volunteering as a young Vélite of the Imperial Guard he followed Napoleon and...