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According to philosopher Rudolf Steiner (1861-1925), there exists within every human being the potential for developing supersensory powers and, with these powers activated, the ability to awaken the higher self and attain knowledge of non-physical higher worlds. Distilling techniques from Steiner’s more than 400 published volumes, Shelli Renée Joye, Ph.D., presents a practical, modern approach to acquiring, cultivating, and maintaining supersensible perception and developing higher consciousness.

The sudden appearance of Fayette's brother leaves the palace on alert. As Ida is left reeling at the news of the pregnancy she makes a decision that will change the fate of many in Fidem. As she runs away from home, terrible news of betrayal arrives that almost leaves Mathias a broken man. Will Ida return to her place in the palace? Will the betrayal leave Fidem in civil war or can young Ida play a bigger role than she ever thought possible?

The throne has been secured, but at what cost? As our new rulers find their feet, they learn that not everyone has their best interests at heart. As old friends test their loyalty, a new threat emerges. Reports of giant warriors leaving a wake of destruction throughout the empire drives Mathias and Fayette on different paths. As all starts to fall down around them, a little girl called Ida cements her place in their hearts as their adopted daughter. With a major threat in the north and trouble close to Maiestate, the emergence of a new face puts the fear into the heart of Fayette.

Can we justify putting our jobs before our family? What happens when we try to rectify it? Is the right solution always the first choice or do we just get the job done? Sometimes what happens to our children says more about us than our kids. When Adrian's father gets a promotion it means moving to a new city and new school, fitting in for Adrian isn't as simple as he thought.

When William gets thrown 500 years into the future, humanity is on its knees in a war for survival. The same gene that sent William to the future brings him other benefits. As his body develops special powers he meets Sara, the resistance's best warrior. Sara is the only other person to have shown these powers and has become formidable in their use.

Get all three novellas in this one set following the journey of Mathias. From humble farm lad to emperor, and then to a father. These stories contain violence but are mostly suitable for all ages, bar the very youngest.

Mathias had a peaceful, simple life. A ranger and a far-out link to the emperor changed everything. His family murdered and the town where he lived destroyed, Mathias wants revenge, but can he become an assassin? What will it take to bring revenge on the man at the top that started it all? Fidem is ruled by the evermore paranoid emperor Ludicious III from the capital of Maiestate. Aging and seeking to secure his throne as he withers away, he orders the murder of any with a claim to his throne.

When I started turning my novels into audiobooks I hadn't the first clue where to start. Now that I have experience behind me and also narrate now quite a bit I thought a brief guide to the basics would be helpful for those that desire it. I want to stress this is not an in-depth guide. It covers the basics and gives you the signposts so to speak. For an author that loves writing and wants to take the next step and produce an audiobook, this guide will set them on the right path.