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Rel the Traveler arrives back home to a surprise that has been awaiting him since he was first adopted, launching him on a personal quest. Jilo, the king who is not a king, finds what looks like dangerous magical texts and hands them off to his friend Senrid, young king of Marloven Hess, who is in the midst of wrestling with his warlike nation. When word gets out that these eight-hundred-year-old blood mage texts are in the ignorant hands of youngsters, all of Norsunder’s mages want them.

Written after two years of artistic silence, during which the world came to a halt due to the COVID-19 pandemic and Minneapolis became the epicentre of protest following the murder of George Floyd, Bluff is Danez Smith’s powerful reckoning with their role and responsibility as a poet and with their hometown. This is a book of awakening out of violence, guilt, shame and critical pessimism to imagine how we can strive towards a new existence in a world that seems to be dissolving into desolate futures.

South Africa, 1899 - the smouldering hostility between the Boers of the Transvaal and Orange Free State and the British colonies of the Cape and Natal is about to burst into flame. War is coming and no one can prevent it. Colonel Penrod Ballantyne, hero of Abu Klea and Omdurman, is sent to Mafeking to recruit and train men for the fighting ahead. Amber, his wife, the successful novelist, accompanies him - eager to see more of the country her husband is about to risk his life for.

Jack Zulu explores a new realm in this fantastic adventure that stretches beyond Earth and into a world on the edge of destruction. Jack must search for answers about his fallen father’s story and risk everything to save the cause at the lost city of gold.

Eighteen-year-old Atticus wakes from a fall and learns he comes from an ancient bloodline and that he alone can wield the Sword of Bonvida. To do this, he must first travel treacherous lands to gather the shards that give the sword its power. Then he must face Luvanasis, who has escaped the dark realm of Calsriv with his army of Arcods and taken control of Bonvida. But how can he accomplish any of this when he struggles to accept his own identity as the chosen one?

Discover how to survive and thrive in the wild. Do you find yourself drowning in a seemingly endless to-do list, an overflowing email inbox, and the overwhelming demands of your daily grind? It sounds like you're in dire need of downtime and spending time with nature is just the perfect escape plan. Just imagine being able to switch off and unwind, while you enjoy fresh air, lush greenery, and breathtaking views.

Lo único que Eden desea es que el reloj retroceda y volver al día en el que todo cambió. Porque, si pudiera, lo haría todo de forma diferente: no se reiría de sus bromas, ni ignoraría la forma en la que él la miró durante toda la noche. Y, definitivamente, echaría el cerrojo de la puerta de su habitación cuando se fuera a dormir.

Violet's passion is storm chasing, but she spends most of her year teaching students at the local college all about the science behind the weather. As another storm season begins, her star student, Lando, is invited along by Violet's team member Diane. Violet, however, is determined that this is the year she will finally let Diane know how she feels.

Josie Bateil had one remaining option to escape the harassment and terror that's been thrust upon her. RUN! She uprooted her entire life. She left behind family, friends plus a career she loved. For two years, Josie kept running, constantly looking over her shoulder. When she would arrive in a new town, small and tucked out of the way, she’d begin the cycle again, dealing with her situation the only way she knew how. She’d never stay put for long—the risk was far too great. Then she finds Grapeland, her most recent homestead.

Far in the future, Earth’s oceans have risen. Coastlines have changed to create new islands far from shore. Even worse, Earth has been invaded by aliens known as the Hunters. They are masters of camouflage and enjoy hunting down humans and other creatures for sport. On the island of Humanhattan, one family is ready to make the dangerous trip to the safety of the government Fortress. But when Rio and his friend, Ani, are separated from their parents, they have to rely on their wits and quick reflexes to avoid the deadly Hunters. Will the two young friends survive until help arrives?

Taj was looking forward to his two-year sabbatical from the Sol System Enforcers. At the young age of 62, he was hoping for another 50 years as an Enforcer, but right now, he needed time off. Taj, and his partner Taddy, were planning travel to Festival City in the Asteroid Belt. But, evil never rests. As Taj prepared for a peaceful retreat, his enemies had a different plan. Someone very powerful wanted Taj dead and wasn't afraid to target his family to prove their point. All Taj knew was that he must present himself in Armstrong City of Luna in a single day, or Taddy would die on the Carousel.

The Wealth of Nations by Adam Smith is a seminal work in economics that revolutionized our understanding of the market system and laid the foundation for modern capitalism. Smith explores the principles of division of labor, free markets, and the invisible hand, shaping economic thought for centuries to come.

Today's parents seem to inhabit high-speed whirlwinds, where time is scarce and stress runs high. But what if there's a proven way to navigate the chaos, a way to strengthen connections with your children while supporting their personal growth—all through the power of small, actionable steps? In The MicroStep Method for the Overwhelmed Parent, Mary Willcox Smith guides listeners on a transformative journey, showing you how to chart a straight course through the commotion and, at the same time, how to rediscover the simple joys of parenting. Imagine: it's long past your child's bedtime.

Held captive by Dark Horse Company, Captain Axel Finn is faced with a mission to humanity’s ancestral home after all contact with the planet is lost. Learning his mother might be hiding there, Axel agrees to help his adversaries, and deploy on Vengeance, the last Steward ship. But his decision might lead to his downfall if the Wrath have already arrived on Earth. On the treacherous Wooly planet of Dari, bounty hunter Rangnar Soki becomes the prey, finding himself the target in a deadly game of survival. His path to rejoin Axel’s crew hinges on passing a test of Dari’s most revered guardian.

Eli Grayson is back. Life has been good to him since saving the elven princess and uncovering his powers as a Royal Blood. That is, until an army of the dead rises and threatens the fragile peace they'd achieved. As if that wasn’t enough to deal with, the ruling magical council has learned of his existence and wants to haul him in for judgement. Together with bond mates both new and old, he quickly finds himself on a magical realm-hopping adventure to uncover the source of the undead and win over the council.

In a corner of the Big Cypress Swamp, to the north of the Florida Everglades, lives Charlie Jumper, and eighty-six-year-old Seminole man. Unlike the younger American Indians who have adopted white civilization, Charlie and his wife cling to the old ways, hunting and fishing in the great swamp and farming a tiny plot of higher ground. Charlie has been diligently teaching his grandson, Timmy, about the swamp and its creatures. But their simple existence is suddenly threatened when a large tract of swamp is bought by a corporation, and Charlie is told that he will have to leave.

Rachel Matthews is used to stress—from the cutthroat world of the district attorney’s office to her escalating clashes with her teenage daughter. So when a stranger sends a lavish bouquet with a macabre message and leaves a disturbing video on her doorstep, she’s quick to act. Teaming up with an old classmate turned private investigator, she wades through old case files, searching for someone harboring a grudge against her.

It's not your average book on dating. This book was inspired by true events to help the listeners to identify with everyday life. It shows insights into the spiritual battle that women face when waiting on God for their life partner. Join Alexis as she shares her story of personal failures and triumphs. She takes you on this journey of dating and relationships.

In this biography, Ruth Busbee Smith depicts a vivid picture of her upbringing on a family-owned farm in South Carolina in the 1940s and 50s—a lifestyle that is both peaceful and hardworking. From the unique personality traits of her family members, helping on the farm, and more to becoming a "bookworm" at a young age to learning and following God's Word, Smith describes how we can be successful with little resources with lots of love for family, friends, and neighbors. This perspective will enlighten younger generations on how her family conquered challenges many have now forgotten.

Every citizen of England is granted one bargain from their immortal fae queen. High society girls are expected to bargain for qualities that will win them suitors: a rare talent for piano in exchange for one’s happiest childhood memory. A perfect smile for one’s ability to taste. But Ivy Benton’s debut season arrives with a shocking twist: a competition to secure the heart of the Queen’s fae son, Prince Bram. A prize that could save Ivy’s family from ruin… and free her sister from the bargain that destroyed her.