Primal Aspects

Two years have passed since the fateful day when Naster’s hometown was destroyed by Yazerick, the dragon aspect, and leader of a rogue band of primal aspects―the Aspect Revolution―whose goal is to overthrow humankind. Only Naster, the wolf aspect, can stop the coming tide and bring about the peace that has escaped the world for years. Separated from Lisha, and helping anyone he can on his journey, he has finally made his way into the hot desert of Shal’Deibt. In its endless sands, he seeks the lost city in hopes of finding his parents.

Mankind is threatened with extinction as superhuman beings known as primal aspects make it their goal to overthrow humanity. Led by an immensely powerful leader, human kind's only hope for survival is resting on the return of an even greater power; a legend unseen for countless centuries. Twelve year-old Naster Borew's town is destroyed in the wake of the upheaval brought on by the primal aspects. Separated from his loved ones, Naster must embark on a journey to find his friends, family, and the only hope to stop the rampage that will bring humanity to its knees.

The author explains why the most successful brands--whether products, services, or organizations--create a culture of belief, in which the consumer develops a powerful emotional attachment to the brand as the best of its kind.

First published in 1999. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Religious or spiritual beliefs underpin many controversies and conflicts in the contemporary world. Written by a range of scholarly contributors, this three-volume set provides contextual background information and detailed explanations of religious controversies across the globe. Controversies in Contemporary Religion: Education, Law, Politics, Society, and Spirituality is a three-volume set that addresses a wide variety of current religious issues, analyzing religion's role in the rise of fundamentalism, censorship, human rights, environmentalism and sustainability, sexuality, bioethics, and other questions of widespread interest. Providing in-depth context and analysis far beyond what's available in the news or online, this work will enable readers to understand the nature of and reasons for controversies in current headlines. The first volume covers theoretical and academic debates, the second looks at debates in the public square and ethical issues, while the third examines specific issues and case studies. These volumes bring detailed and careful debate of a range of controversies together in one place, including topics not often covered—for example, how religions promote or hinder social cohesion and peace, the relationship of religions to human rights, and the intersection of Buddhism and violence. Written by a range of experts that includes both established and emerging scholars, the text explains key debates in ways that are accessible and easy to understand for lay readers as well as undergraduate students researching particular issues or global religious trends.

Originally published in 1993, this classic piece of literature on adoption has revolutionised the way people think about adopted children. Nancy Verrier examines the life-long consequences of the 'primal wound' - the wound that is caused when a child is separated from its mother - for adopted people. Her argument is supported by thorough research in pre- and perinatal psychology, attachment, bonding and the effects of loss.