Coldiron

A young mage-in-training takes up the sword and is unwittingly pulled into a violent political upheaval, in the first book of this epic fantasy trilogy by Miles Cameron, author of The Red Knight. Aranthur is a promising young mage. But the world is not safe and after a confrontation leaves him no choice but to display his skill with a blade, Aranthur is instructed to train under a renowned Master of Swords. During his intensive training he begins to question the bloody life he's chosen. And while studying under the Master, he finds himself thrown into the middle of a political revolt that will impact everyone he's come to know. To protect his friends, Arnathur will be forced to decide if he can truly follow the Master of Swords into a life of violence and cold-hearted commitment to the blade.

1843 Coldiron rides into the mountains to prepare for trapping beaver. His partner Tarpenning steals the Indian maid Morning Mist and carries her into the mountains for the long winter nights for the two men. Falling under the spell of the maid, he refuses to share her with Coldiron. In the spring Coldiron is alone with a tiny bundle of girl child.

Cowboys, courage and the healing gift of love: welcome to Coldiron country. Escape to the rugged Texas backcountry with the Coldiron Cowboys, where romance and adventures await! Immerse yourself in a world where broncos are tamed, and hearts are set ablaze by the fiery passion of true love. With their updated covers and contents, these books will transport you to a world where strong-willed cowboys and fearless women collide in a whirlwind of passion and resilience. Get ready to be swept away by tales of unwavering determination, courage, and the remarkable strength of love. In the newly released edition of The Heartbreak Cowboy, complete with the heartfelt prequel novella, The Cowboy’s Goodnight Kiss, follow Eleanor and McCrea as they navigate past heartbreaks and the power of true love. Experience the emotional rollercoaster of choices, second chances, and rekindled love as Eleanor and McCrea’s tale unfolds. Join Jess Coldiron in The Fallen Cowboy, a story of resilience and redemption as he finds himself drawn to the beautiful Mallory Montgomery. As the Executive Director of the Promise Point Horse Rescue Ranch, Jess must confront his past while navigating the sparks of passion ignited by Mallory. Can he surrender to love, or will the weight of old scars hold him back? Finally, in Breaking the Cowboy, Dr. Louisa Coldiron—a veterinarian from a family of cowboys—faces her own battle of the heart. As she falls for the horses she rescues, she struggles to resist the allure of the enigmatic Brody Vance. Will Louisa find the courage to embrace the love and healing Brody offers, or will she let her past keep them apart? ***Be advised, this novel contains discussions and issues regarding infertility.

WITH THE UNION NAVY POUNDING AT ITS DOORS, THE TIME HAD COME TO CHOOSE SIDES -- AND GO TO WAR.

When engineering students in Canada are soon to graduate, the solemn “Ritual of the Calling of an Engineer,” penned by none other than Rudyard Kipling, charges them with their Obligation to high standards, humility, and ethics. Each budding engineer then receives an Iron Ring to be worn on the small finger of the working hand as a reminder throughout their career. Through the story of the 1907 Quebec Bridge disaster, in which seventy-six men died, author Dan Levert teaches a powerful object lesson in what can happen when that Obligation is forgotten. Woven from transcripts of the inquiry into the collapse, the report of the commissioners, and other sources including the coroner’s inquest, On Cold Iron plays out like a fast-paced thriller. Levert recounts the original 1850s proposals to bridge the St. Lawrence near Quebec City, through the design and construction of what was to be the longest clear span bridge of any kind in the world, to its shocking collapse during construction in August 1907. The missteps, poor policies, hubris, and wrong-headed actions begin to build like a death by a thousand cuts, until its inevitable and horrifying culmination. The meticulously researched and deftly delivered story of this terrible historical event makes fascinating reading for anyone, but even more, it is a powerful cautionary tale and a clarion call for the obligation and responsibility of an engineer.

"This is a beautiful book. Gripping, engaging, and absolutely worth the time it takes to burrow yourself into its reality. I can't recommend it highly enough." —Seanan McGuire The first in a masterful new trilogy from acclaimed author M. R. Carey, The Book of Koli begins the story of a young boy on a journey through a strange and deadly world of our making. Everything that lives hates us... Beyond the walls of the small village of Mythen Rood lies an unrecognizable landscape. A place where overgrown forests are filled with choker trees and deadly seeds that will kill you where you stand. And if they don't get you, one of the dangerous shunned men will. Koli has lived in Mythen Rood his entire life. He believes the first rule of survival is that you don't venture too far beyond the walls. He's wrong. "A captivating start to what promises to be an epic post-apocalyptic fable." —Kirkus "Enthralling...Koli embarks upon a journey as perilous as it is enlightening." —Guardian "The best thing I've read in a long time. I loved it." —Joanne Harris "Carey hefts astonishing storytelling power with plainspoken language, heartbreaking choices, and sincerity like an arrow to the heart." —Locus Look out for the next novels in the trilogy: The Trials of Koli and The Fall of Koli

Johan Georg (George Coldiron) Kalteisen (1730-1805) lived in Goppingen, Wuerttemberg, Germany and immigrated to Pennsylvania between 1749-1754. He married Catherine in 1752 in Berks County. They and their family moved to Rowan County North Carolina in 1768 where they lived until George's passing. Descendants and relatives lived in North Carolina, Texas, Kentucky, Utah, Oklahoma, California, Ohio, Virginia, West Virginia, Delaware, Colorado, Iowa, Nebraska, Saskatchewan (Canada), Wyoming, Indiana, Florida, Missouri, Nevada, Tennessee and elsewhere.