Bøger af Matthew Ward

'A hugely entertaining debut' John Gwynne'Epic fantasy as it should be; big, bold and very addictive' Starburst'A great romp in a brilliantly realised setting . . . I have lost sleep, forgotten food and made this the thing I pick up every moment I can get' SFFWorldA shadow has fallen over the Tressian Republic.Ruling families plot against one another with sharp words and sharper knives, heedless of the threat posed by the invading armies of the Hadari Empire.Yet as Tressia falls, heroes rise.Viktor Akadra is the Republic's champion. A warrior without equal, he hides a secret that would see him burned as a heretic.Josiri Trelan is Viktor's sworn enemy. A political prisoner, he dreams of reigniting his mother's failed rebellion. Calenne Trelan doesn't share her brother's desire for revolution. Instead she seeks only to break free of their shared legacy and forge a new life for herself. As war spreads across the Republic, these three must set aside their differences in order to save their homeland. However, decades of bad blood are not easily forgotten - victory will demand a darker price than any of them could have imagined.Legacy of Ash is an epic tale of war and revolution, packed with vicious intrigue, ancient magic and a host of memorable characters - an unmissable fantasy debut from an exciting new British talent.

Discover How to Combat Inflammation! In this book, Matthew Ward helps you overcome inflammation by implementing The Anti Inflammatory Diet. In this book, you'll understand how inflammation works, what chronic inflammation is, what is causing it, and how you can help treat or prevent it through the Anti-Inflammatory Diet. Then, you will find practical strategies on how to implement the Anti-Inflammatory Diet by following a series of concrete steps, including a wide variety of recipes. Discover over forty recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, smoothies, salads, and soups that are suitable to those who want to treat or prevent chronic inflammation.

Discover How Clean Eating Leads to Longterm Health Success Quickstart Your Weight Loss Journey WITHOUT COUNTING CALORIES! Are you struggling with weight loss? Tired of eating processed foods, that don't nourish your body, and feeling disgusted afterward? This book will show you how clean eating can make you lose weight and attain good health. It will give you a realistic, easy-to-follow plan that you can follow for the rest of your life. Unlike other diet plans that require you to be on the diet for a very short time (say 2 weeks to a few months), clean eating is more of a lifestyle diet in that after you start being on this diet, you don't stop - you live on the diet for the rest of your life. You stay on this diet plan even if you've attained your weight loss goals! Of course, given that you have the rest of your life to be on the diet, you cannot really be counting calories every single day; you have a life anyway! With the demands of this life, carrying around a digital scale everywhere you go is definitely not going to be practical; you can't be carrying a digital scale even when going on board meetings, going on a vacation and when going on surprise dates with your loved ones! But even with that, this doesn't mean that you cannot eat clean! This book will show you just how to adopt a clean eating diet plan.

"The light must shine."From the dank tunnels of the London Underground to the rolling Cornish moors, England hides many secrets. When the mists rise, distant realms brush against the boundaries of our world. Creatures from whispered folk-tales stalk the forests. Nightmarish shapes scurry into the shadows, waiting for the sun to set and darkness to reign once more.Some seek those secrets out.Others are sought themselves... In five tales of mystery and horror, take a glimpse beyond the world you know, and journey into a hidden landscape of ghosts, damned souls and immortal malice.

Do You Want to Have the Best Insulin Resistance Recipes? Do You also Want to Have a PLAN, Which You Can Use to Implement these recipes? Get this Book and Follow the Step by Step Strategies and Recipes to Adhere to Your Insulin Resistance Diet! The INSULIN RESISTANCE DIET Bundle Contains: Insulin Resistance Strategies (Amazon Best Seller) Clean Eating: The No Calorie Counting Guide Insulin Resistance Strategies: How to Reverse Insulin Resistance Discover how to reverse Insulin Resistance by implementing strategies that'll keep you from getting your Insulin Resistance out of control. These strategies range from nutritious food intake that'll heal your body, exercising, to many other surprising strategies that'll aid you in the fight against Insulin Resistance. Whether you're trying to, reverse insulin resistance, lose weight, repair your metabolism, or prevent diabetes, the strategies in this book will aid you, or a loved one, on the road to successful healing. The habits you take away from this book, if acted upon, will instill you with an energetic and healthy lifestyle. Clean Eating: The No Calorie Counting Guide Are you struggling with weight loss? Tired of eating processed foods, that don't nourish your body, and feeling disgusted afterward? This book will show you how clean eating can make you lose weight and attain good health. It will give you a realistic, easy-to-follow plan that you can follow for the rest of your life. Unlike other diet plans that require you to be on the diet for a very short time (say 2 weeks to a few months), clean eating is more of a lifestyle diet in that after you start being on this diet, you don't stop - you live on the diet for the rest of your life. You stay on this diet plan even if you've attained your weight loss goals! Of course, given that you have the rest of your life to be on the diet, you cannot really be counting calories every single day; you have a life anyway! With the demands of this life, carrying around a digital scale everywhere you go is definitely not going to be practical; you can't be carrying a digital scale even when going on board meetings, going on a vacation and when going on surprise dates with your loved ones! But even with that, this doesn't mean that you cannot eat clean! This book will show you just how to adopt a clean eating diet plan. Here Is A Sneak Preview Of What You'll Learn... The Ugly Truth About Counting CaloriesHow to Start Clean Eating in 7 Easy StepsThe Essential Clean Eating NutrientsThe Unsung Clean Eating NutrientsHow to Stop Counting Calories: The StrategyAnd Much More! Enjoy!

Discover How to Reverse Insulin Resistance! In this book Matthew Ward helps you reverse Insulin Resistance by showing you strategies that'll keep you from getting your Insulin Resistance out of control. These strategies range from nutritious food intake that'll heal your body, exercising, to many other surprising strategies that'll aid you in the fight against Insulin Resistance. Whether you're trying to, reverse insulin resistance, lose weight, repair your metabolism, or prevent diabetes, the strategies in this book will aid you, or a loved one, on the road to successful healing. The habits you take away from this book, if acted upon, will instill you with an energetic and healthy lifestyle.

"Three flightless birds creatively and persistently pursue their dream of flying until, at last, they succeed"--

The Raritan Bayshore region of central New Jersey is an area that encompasses communities in Monmouth and Middlesex Counties on the northernmost part of the Jersey Shore--a place rich in history, nature, and recreation. The region has played a significant role throughout history, dating back to its earliest indigenous inhabitants and later European arrivals. Raritan Bayshore residents have been leaders in a number of fields, including politics, technology, architecture, the arts, and sports. Home to multiple national historic landmarks, the region has long been a summer tourism hot spot because of its abundance of beaches, vacation homes, amusements, and resorts. The region's people have encountered their fair share of trials and proven time after time that when faced with adversity, they respond by coming together as a community--the memorials and monuments in the area are a testament to this.

The sprawling Kingdom of Khalad stands alone. Severed from the rest of the world by an ancient, arcane war, its folk toil behind a wall of living mist, beholden to an undead king and his barons. But hope lies with two figures: Kat, an accomplished thief, and Vallant, a rebel and folk hero. Together they will light a fire that will burn away the corruption and tyranny of King Diar's rule. But only if they succeed . . .

The Lie That Binds Them is the thrilling conclusion to the Soulfire Saga, an epic fantasy series packed with adventure and intrigue, set in a world of ancient myth and dangerous magic.The Eternity King, Caradan Diar, is dead. But a dread Queen rules in his place and a new age of darkness threatens to overwhelm Khalad.Tyzanta - greatest of the free cities - has fallen to the Queen's armies. Worse, the leader of the rebellion, Bashar Vallant, is missing, presumed dead.What hope remains rests with Katija Arvish and her allies. They alone know the truth behind the secrets that hold Khalad together. They alone can break the realm's shackles and deliver freedom to its people.But to do so they must destroy an ancient god of unimaginable power. In the end, the lie that binds them may be their only salvation.'The Darkness Before Them brims with magic, monsters and intrigue, and the depth of the world is wonderfully, enthrallingly complex . . . a delight' Ben Galley'Full of action, heart, betrayal, and set in a dark, engaging world, The Darkness Before Them continues Ward's ability to deliver doorstopper dark fantasy that you just can't put down' Grimdark Magazine

The start of a new epic fantasy series packed with intrigue, magic and adventure These are dark times for the Kingdom of Khalad. As the magical mists of the Veil devour the land, the populace struggles beneath the rule of ruthless noble houses and their uncaring immortal king.Kat doesn't care about any of that. A talented thief, she's pursuing one big score that will settle the debt that destroyed her family. No easy feat in a realm where indentured spirits hold vigil over every vault and treasure room. However, Kat has a unique gift: she can speak to those spirits, and even command them. She'll need every advantage she can get.Kat's not a hero. She just wants to be free. To have her old life back. But as rebellion rekindles and the war for Khalad's future begins, everyone - Kat included - will have to pick a side.

Warfare, myth and magic collide in Legacy of Steel, the spectacular sequel to Matthew Ward's acclaimed fantasy debut Legacy of Ash. A year has passed since an unlikely alliance saved the Tressian Republic from fire and darkness - at great cost. Thousands perished, and Viktor Akadra - the Republic's champion - has disappeared. While the ruling council struggles to mend old wounds, other factions sense opportunity. The insidious Parliament of Crows schemes in the shadows, while to the east the Hadari Emperor gathers his armies. As turmoil spreads across the Republic, its ripples are felt in the realms of the divine. War is coming . . . and this time the gods themselves will take sides.Praise for the series:'A hugely entertaining debut' John Gwynne'Epic fantasy as it should be; big, bold and very addictive' Starburst'Incredible action scenes' Fantasy Hive'Magnificent and epic' Grimdark magazine

Legacy of Steel is the spectacular sequel to Matthew Ward's acclaimed epic fantasy debut, Legacy of Ash - an unmissable tale of war and intrigue that combines the imagination of George R. R. Martin with the gritty historical realism of Bernard Cornwell

'A hugely entertaining debut' John Gwynne'An incredibly impressive piece of fantasy fiction' The Fantasy Inn'A great romp in a brilliantly realised setting . . . I have lost sleep, forgotten food and made this the thing I pick up every moment I can get' SFFWorldA shadow has fallen over the Tressian Republic.Ruling families - once protectors of justice and democracy - now plot against one another with sharp words and sharper knives. Blinded by ambition, they remain heedless of the threat posed by the invading armies of the Hadari Empire.Yet as Tressia falls, heroes rise.Viktor Akadra is the Republic's champion. A warrior without equal, he hides a secret that would see him burned as a heretic.Josiri Trelan is Viktor's sworn enemy. A political prisoner, he dreams of reigniting his mother's failed rebellion. And yet Calenne, Josiri's sister, seeks only to break free of their tarnished legacy; to escape the expectation and prejudice that haunts the Trelan name.As war spreads across the Republic, these three must set aside their differences in order to save their homeland. However, decades of bad blood are not easily forgotten - victory will demand a darker price than any of them could have imagined.Legacy of Ash is an epic tale of war and revolution, packed with vicious intrigue, ancient magic and a host of memorable characters - an unmissable fantasy debut from an exciting new British talent.

How one family’s tragedy ultimately revolutionized contemporary Christian music. Known for such classics as “Easter Song,” the Second Chapter of Acts was one of the major music groups in the forefront of the Jesus movement. But what happened, in the wake of personal tragedy, to bring together a brother and his two sisters to sing so boldly for their Lord? And what was life really like for a major contemporary Christian band in those early days? In My Second Chapter, Matthew Ward tells his part of the storyfull of intriguing and humorous behind-the-scenes anecdotes and observations: growing up in a large family…orphaned at age twelve…finding the Lord in the California Jesus movement… becoming a music star…traveling the world…battling cancer…raising his own family … and much more all revealing God’s faithfulness in every circumstance. Join Matthew on his amazing personal journey from tragedy to dynamic faith that helped set contemporary Christian music on fire. And discover how God chooses whom he will to accomplish great and mighty acts.