Sacred artists follow a thousand paths to power, using their souls to control the forces of the natural world. Lindon is unsouled, forbidden to learn the sacred arts of his clan.

Edward Schatz explores kin-based clan divisions in the post-Soviet state of Kazakhstan, demonstrating that, contrary to popular belief, kinship divisions do not fade from political life under modernity.

As she peered over the edge of the gallery, Sabrina Cameron trembled at the sight of the sun-bronzed giant striding into view.

Rethinking the traditional dichotomy between state and nonstate societies, Sneath conceives of a "headless state" in which a configuration of statelike power was formed by the horizontal relations among power holders and was reproduced with ...

Stross's Merchant Princes series reaches a spectacular climax in this sixth volume. Praised by Nobel laureate Paul Krugman as great fun, this is state-of-the-art, cutting-edge science fiction at its best.

The two unforgettable heroes from Garwood's "The Secret", Scottish chieftains Ramsey Sinclair and Brodick Buchanan, help the beautiful Gillian fight for her home, her family, and her father's reputation.

Book 1 of Sword of Shadows, by the Bestselling Author of A Fortress of Grey Ice

Taking readers to the treacherous and tempestuous Highlands of 15th-century Scotland, "New York Times" bestselling author Howell offers a passionate tale of a feisty beauty determined to uncover the softer side of the iron-willed warrior ...

Their institutions have endured through colonialism and independence, and remain relevant in the modern world. The book is arranged theoretically, describing different aspects of the life and traditional politics of the community.

Liadan, the daughter of Sorcha, must take up her mother's quest to save her brothers from the spell that has held them captive.