alchemy

Al-Kindi is believed by many scholars to be the first Islamic philosopher. At a time when Europe was plunged into the Dark Ages, the Islamic world was experiencing an important time of cultural growth and scientific advancement. While many considered Muslim students of ancient Greek philosophers to be infidels, al-Kindi was able to master the scholarship while interpreting it through his Muslim faith. His conclusions always supported the teachings of Islam, but the methods that he drew upon to reach these conclusions were rooted in science, math, and principles accepted by many other cultures and faiths.

Edward Elric, having lost his arm and his leg in an alchemical ritual that also left his brother Alphonse nothing but a soul in a suit of armor, goes searching for the legendary Philosopher's Stone, the only thing that can restore them to normal life.

"In an era called The Chemystral Age, magically augmented alchemy and chemistry have thrust an alternate version of eighteenth-century colonial America forward into industrialization. Thirteen-year-old Ruby is a smuggler's daughter and picklock prodigy, and she and her mostly faithful servant, Cram, navigate a world filled with cobalt gearbeasts, alchemical automatons, and devilish secret societies"--Provided by publisher.

"Training to become a soldier in a prophesied war, Ruby Teach endures experiments by army scientists who believe her bloodholds the key to victory, while Captain Teach and her motley friends embark on a daring effort to rescue her."--Provided by publisher.

"When Archie Greene and his friends are selected to be in the Alchemists' Club, they discover the fate of their magical world is in their hands"--Provided by publisher.

Teenagers Janie and Benjamin continue to explore the secrets of the Pharmacopoeia while Benjamin risks everything to find a way to connect with his father.

When the laboratory explodes, Edward is injured and forced to start his investigation of the Philosopher's Stone conspiracy over again, and Lieutenant Colonel Maes Hughes stumbles upon a terrifying secret.

Ed visits his father Hohenheim, and he, his brother Alphonse, Scar, Prince Lin, and Colonel Mustang try to capture the homunculus Gluttony.

Teenagers Janie and Benjamin continue to explore the secrets of the Pharmacopoeia while Benjamin risks everything to find a way to connect with his father.