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Wayne dreamed of piloting a thirty-foot-tall walking robot that was closer to a battle-tank than anything else. They were called Walkers. They were armed with laser cannons, rockets, missiles, and heavy kinetic weapons more similar to artillery pieces than guns, and everything that went with that. Unfortunately, he had been declined military service. His only avenue left to become a Walker Pilot was to make it happen all on his own. Under his own power. With his own hands. Literally. Working his fingers to the bone, saving all he could, and digging through junkyards and salvage pits,

Doctor John Dee and Margaretta, assisted by his pupil Christopher, are charged with unraveling the mystery. But then there is a kidnapping, a ransom threat and more bodies appear. Amongst secrets and rumors, the scandal of the Seymour Affair threatens to resurface. Elizabeth's road to the throne could be ruined and with that comes the fall of the Tudor Dynasty. Can John Dee keep Elizabeth's secret before it casts a shadow over them all?

Pérsida Himmele and William Himmele bring a wealth of knowledge, from years of regularly working with preservice teachers and consulting with educators in U.S. and international schools. Here are 51 easy-to-use, classroom-tested alternatives to the “stand and deliver” teaching techniques that cause so many students to tune out or drop out. Teachers report that these techniques motivate students to participate in learning, as they build confidence and are supported by compelling and safe ways to demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of lessons.

If Taylor Blake’s life were a TV show, the cast of characters would be very, very small. However, all that is about to change! Because now Taylor is in Year Nine and she gets to be a host for the French Exchange program. There’s going to be cool parties and sophisticated conversation and … well, Taylor’s first kiss! It’s called French kissing because they invented it, didn’t they? She might even meet the love of her life! So even though things have been dull and rubbish for practically Taylor’s whole life, in seven days everything will be very different.

I thought I would write a novel. It took forty-five years. Its sequel came much faster. Initially, I had no intention of writing a sequel to my third novel, The Magi and a Lady, but while in the middle of it I realized that I had left a door open for one.

What links seaweed, forests and bananas? They are all SUPERHERO PLANTS! Explore the amazing plants that will help us save the world with CHRIS PACKHAM CBE, one of the UK’s leading naturalists and an award-winning conservationist. Discover some incredible plants and the amazing jobs they do – from supporting wildlife and providing food, materials for clothing or for building to inspiring inventions and new technology, and so much more!

The Buchanans are no strangers to hard times—or making hard choices. After losing a hefty number of livestock to a killer grizzly, Hunter Buchanan is forced to sell a dozen broncs down in Denver for some badly needed cash. Everything goes smoothly—until he's ambushed on the way home. The culprits are a murderous bunch of prairie rat outlaws, as dangerous as any Buchanan has ever tangled with. But Hunter is hell-bent on getting his money back. Even if means pursuing the thieves into Dakota Territory—where even deadlier dangers await.

A collection of entertaining stories for every young adventurer. These stories are perfect for families to listen to in the car, in the airport, on the train or on the way to your next family adventure!

When Caldwell Ellis commissions a 'find and retrieve' mission in Papua New Guinea to find Ropen eggs, Jim and Moira find themselves in a bit of a pickle when a cheese-loving Pterodactyl hatches from the egg that Moira inherits on Ellis' death, along with Ellis' cottage. Ollie is a clever soul, who bonds with Jim and Moira and communicates telepathically. Her existence creates all kinds of trouble and adventures for the Tipham crew!

Guillermo "Memo" Castillo and Theo Chang have been best friends since they were in kindergarten, and now they're partners in Sorcery too -- the mega-popular collectible card game, that is. Memo and Theo are excited to attend the upcoming science fiction & fantasy fan convention not far from Peppermint Falls. They plan to dress up in costumes, play in their first-ever Sorcery competition, defeat that arrogant fifth grader Josh Harkan in the tournament, and have an awesome day.

Step into the riveting world of William Gomes's Unbound Voices: A Polyphonic Rebellion, a powerful collection of poetry that delves deep into the human condition. This book is a profound exploration of resilience, diversity, and rebellion against the societal norms that oppress and silence. Each poem is a heartfelt testament to the struggles, victories, and quiet revolutions that shape our existence, giving voice to stories that are often marginalized or ignored.

The completion of a new railroad line from Colorado to Texas is a dream come true for Smoke Jensen and the other ranchers of Big Rock. But this dream turns into their worst nightmare when the first herd they load onto the train is stolen by a vicious gang of kill-crazy rustlers. This is no ordinary train robbery. It's an inferno of slaughter that includes the friendly rancher who volunteered to take Smoke's place on the trip. Now Smoke is saddling up and riding out—to get the prairie rats who murdered his friend . . .

Once upon a time, the Queen of the Fairies decided to undertake a great quest: gather her flower-army and transform a frozen country into living green nature. But for this to be, they had to first make war on the Frost Giants. And so the help of the Sun was asked, and he was willing to give it, for it was time for the play of children and the arrival of Mankind. So the fairies gathered together, arrayed in their assigned forms, of flower, herb, grass and root, and marched forth!

"Eternal Bond: A Widow's 40-Day Journey of Faith and Love" by William Gomes is a deeply insightful and supportive guide, specifically crafted for widows grappling with the intricacies of loss. Over a transformative 40-day period, this journey encompasses daily scripture readings, poignant reflections, and tailored personal exercises.

Arthur Beauchamp takes a break from the courtroom to write a memoir so he can set the record straight about a headline murder case he fought as a young lawyer in 1966. The trial would either mark him as a pathetic loser or thrust him into the top ranks of criminal counsel. The background: in 1966, a young housemaid was raped by her employer, a callous and vindictive millionaire. She shot him point blank, so it seemed an open-and-shut case of first-degree murder. Enter Arthur Beauchamp, a young lawyer haunted by having bungled his only previous murder case.

In the midst of a hangover, Eidetic Collingsworth receives what he thinks is a telemarketing call. He doesn’t listen when the voice explains the plot of this novel. Consequently, he’s shocked when he wakes up 5000 miles from home, sprawled under a bench in Tokyo, Japan. As the sole stipulation of her inheritance, twice a month, Kiko Endo comes to Inokashira Park, sits on a bench, and waits an hour for nothing to happen.

Meet Elver, who was saved by the Queen of the Serpents when she was just a child, and Artair, who spends his nights shut up in a tower because of the dangerous spirit that overtakes his body when he sleeps. When Artair is sent on a mission to steal a monster cub that is under Elver's protection, he - and Lucian, the other spirit inhabiting his body - are set on a collision course with the monster girl that will challenge everything they think they know about their world.

Amy L. Williams has spent three decades doing ministry with youth in gangs and prisons. While most of society sees high-risk youth through lenses of fear or disregard, she has come to see them through God's eyes as having tremendous value and potential. Worth Seeing provides an up-close look at her work—successes, losses, lessons, and embarrassing mistakes. Through personal narrative, Amy reveals the lives of youth who are often pushed to the margins of society.

Extraordinary times call for exceptional leaders. The Leaders Ecosystem provides nine critical essays and insights that allow a contemporary leader to meet the challenges of our time, including: Building confidence and motivation to lead through uncertainty.

From Texas, to Thailand, to Montenegro, The Fall of Grace takes you on another twisting, turning, suspense-filled journey as it continues the unforgettable story of Ryan and Faith Brunick. With both their mother and their father gone, Hope and Grace must learn to live without them as Grace’s life unravels. These beloved characters make decisions that will surprise and shock you as they navigate the challenges of life, love, and loss.