Abenteuer

Joshua Savage, a successful American businessman, suddenly finds himself the sole heir of an ancient Scottish estate of medieval beauty, Castle Lochwind. Throwing caution to the wind, Joshua decides to move to Scotland and embark on his new lifestyle. So much has happened in the fifteen years since the immortal sorceress Lybr'anna left their baby, Aaron, with Josh to raise as a mortal child. The now teenager has discovered an ancient alchemy room hidden in the old tunnel that leads to the barn, starting a chain of events that would unleash vile creatures of ancient origin. Forbidden by Josh, a paranormal group, during Josh's grand Halloween Party, sneaks onto Castle Lochwind property and ventures deep within the graveyard and frees a dangerous and unimaginable shifter with titanic powers and an immense hatred for the lord of Castle Lockwind. From the farthest corners of his estate to the darkest depths of the castle, Josh is accosted by an immortal villain that he had never imagined could exist. Joshua and his friends must rid Castle Lochwind, once again, of a beast that would have its revenge.

Every Friday evening in an office six doors off Colorado Boulevard, Pasadena California, Jon Sadler and three fellow psychotherapists practice a therapeutic intervention with hand puppetry in an attempt to assist their clients in drawing out the dark side of their personalities, what Carl Jung coined as the Shadow. The depth of their combined knowledge assures them of the benign nature of their undertaking so that they were unprepared for the results of their efforts and unaware that the neighborhood killings were intimately related to their little friends. Not far, as the crow flies on the north side of Riverside Drive, lay the Glendale site of Forrest Lawn Cemeteries, a two hundred acres of cultivated earth reserved for the dead. At the summit of the enriched soil, Jon Sadler's friend and associate, Darth, lay quietly at rest in his vaultlike crypt, at least that was where he was supposed to be. Darth was never really human. He had appeared and befriended Jon Sadler in a combined effort to eradicate the demon, Samael, the angel of death who had taken up residency in the Ocean Front Mall in Long Beach. The culmination of that effort resulted in Darth's demise, and Darth's body, which was not really his body, was interred. Now Darth is needed in Pasadena, and that's where our story begins. Cover Art: Douglas F. Jones

Imagine, if you will. One hundred and fifty years ago a new island appeared 400 miles off the coast of California. It is a very large island, almost two and a half times the size of California. Its shape is roughly that of a snarling lion head. It is very rich and fertile. Soon after it was discovered it was seeded with grasses, trees and flowers. Plants of all descriptions and a myriad of animals were soon enjoying a prolific lifestyle. A lot of people are afraid of the island. There have been many frightening stories about the island. Those of us who live here are not frightened. The others who inhabit the island are neighbors. Would you like to come to the island and meet the neighbors?

"e;The sky was the limit with who knows what problems I could solve, world hunger or peace in the Middle East, just to name a few. Yet fixing a junior high football game did not seem to be high on the world problems' list of things to fix."e;Ever wondered what you would do if you discovered that you had superpowers? For eighth-grader Johnny, this was a question that he had to answer. Would Johnny use his new abilities to please his own selfish desires, or would he use them for the good of humanity? Come find out what manifested from Johnny's decision in this action-packed novel called Lightning Boy. Read along, and you will feel you are alongside Johnny as he is confronted with breaking up a local crime ring or playing football against the highly rated cross-town rival. Discover how a regular student went from nothing status to making the headlines in the school newspaper. Come join Johnny as he makes his way through the ups and downs of junior high life. By the end of the novel, you too will be cheering for Johnny with every move he makes.

Young billionaire Charles Sheff has virtually everything he could ever want. Feeling something missing in his life, he decides to go to college, during which he meets his beloved Nikki. He is making the most common mistake that most guys do-falling in love too fast. Find out the chilling truth of what all entailed in this man's once-perfect life. For a human is human, no matter how much money and power one has.

Do Not Be Afraid is a book about the very beginning of a newborn bird coming into the world and the challenges it faces. Without the encouragement from its loved ones, the little one is afraid to try. Being afraid of trying or doing something new is scary, whether it be going to a new school, making new friends, or even taking training wheels off a bike. There is always a little bit of "e;scared"e; inside, but never give up, try... Do not be afraid!

Earth at the end of the twenty-first century was an exciting but challenging time. Meteorology and geology joined hands as the planets Xeracik and Earth began to experience structural turmoil and destruction. The ranch in Texas, where the portal between Xeracik and Earth existed, had started a wonderful intergalactic relationship. The alliance had some struggles in the previous six encounters, but they had never before faced the possibility of destruction and complete annihilation. This seventh encounter features Jay, the youngest of the Tornadic Seven, a name given to the core group who were friends and defenders of the Xeracikeans. In the end of this encounter, Earth has an unexpected transformation-some might say an Armageddon.

In many ways, it was one of the worst winters in California history. The evil, mass murderer and drifter, Tommy Lee Higgins had come to visit Gibson Ranch County Park just outside of Sacramento to steal the lives of the young who had come to play there. To their rescue came the most unlikely of all saviors, a homeless, tiny, seven-pound toy poodle named Lucky, who was hell-bent on revenge and possessed the supernatural ability to battle her mighty foe against all odds and save the life of eleven-year-old Bobby Bailey. It would be a fight to the death for all, born from the endless love of the innocent.

Little Nosey is an Indian elephant calf whose intense curiosity brings him adventures he never imagined! After being separated from his mother, the little elephant must learn to trust his curious instincts and his new friends in order to reunite with his herd. All the while he must try to avoid the most dangerous predator in the jungle, the Bengal tiger Saber who wants to keep Nosey from his family forever!

Young Hoops, considered a dull-witted academic failure and a coward by his fellow Wiffins, is thrust into a treacherous world of witchcraft, warring monarchs, and bizarre creatures of prey in a quest to recover a talisman of massive power, and thus save his country from eventual enslavement. Accompanied by a rebel warrior princess, a timid wolf, and a mysterious bat-winged cat, Hoops finds himself having to match wits with an iron-willed Queen Saragata, outsmart the vain God of War, Brutius, and overcome panic when facing the ferocious Klackclaws or the demonic General Itus in a duel to the death.

Dewey Does learns new challenges on his first day in the fourth grade.

In the Groove introduces Dewey Does to a new friend, Big Bang, as he learns some life lessons and learns a story that challenges the strength of his heart.

Best friends Hopper and Lance have been waiting anxiously for the day Hopper's uncle Chip could take them up to his place, the Chipper One. That day has finally come. The boys eagerly board the plane! Fifteen minutes into the flight, tragedy strikes. To make things worse, they're flying amid a huge thunderstorm right into the path headed toward a tornado!What will they do? What can they do? Can they fly the plane? Can they land the plane or crash? How will this day end?

The little duckling had one leg. The farm animals and the farm caretakers tried to find the duckling a leg, but failed. A wise old owl appeared and found the right doctor with a leg and webbed foot for the duckling. The farm animals agreed to do jobs to pay for the duckling's leg. Afterward, they all were happy because the duckling could step, run, and play just as they could.

Little Frog enjoys swimming in his lake in the summer. His friends want him to follow them, but he wants to do something different. Can his friend One-Eyed Joe help him find the wonders of snow?

The battle is mineI will fight your battlePut your trust in meCast your cares upon meFor I am the deliverer, a warriorI am the healer you needI am the riches you seekI am the eternal life you needI am the protectorI will deliver youI will deliver you from the power of darknessI am the light that overcomes darknessI am your refuge and strengthI am your helper in the time of troubleI will help you and right early will I deliver youThe battle is mineI will fight your battleBe still, be still, and see my mighty hand moveBe still, be still, and know that I am GodJust call my nameI will fight your battle

The Comeback introduces former MLS pro soccer player Tab Ramos as Dewey Does's soccer coach in this page-turning adventure. In an effort to help Dewey Does learn about his father, Fussie Fran, Trevor Sparks, and friends agree to hold a game-filled sleepover at the house of Dewey Does's new friend, Big Bang. In the conclusion of Heroes Start as Kids book series, what can possibly go wrong?

This is a fiction story suitable for most teenagers and young adults. The story starts with Rupert graduating from high school and losing his job at a hardware store. Joyce loses her parents to home invaders, and she and Rupert pool their money and begin a trip from San Diego across the southern United States. They assist several people on their trip, and both agree that they want to spend part of their lives helping people. Good fortune on Rupert's part allows them to follow their dreams.

Mr. Quiggley was my male, pet beta that lived for three years. Whenever I would return from work, he would surface, blow bubbles and allow me to pet him. These were actually his various adventures.

Biscuit the cat loves to play outside and watch nature's habits. As this particular day goes on, he finds himself interacting with animals like he has never done before. He encounters interesting daytime animals like barn swallows and squirrels, and scary nighttime animals, a coyote and an owl. Spend sunup to sundown with Biscuit as he outplays, outsmarts, and outruns nature's animals in his own backyard.

Being in charge of a wacky prehistoric town is a lot of hard work. But Sheriff Tyrannosaurus Tex is the dinosaur for the job. Read how Tex uses the wisdom in his tiny dinosaur brain to avoid danger and solve conflicts.

There is another security breach between Earth and Xeracik, the first two planets to actually exchange intellectual information and form an alliance. The large historic oak tree on Grandpa's Texas ranch, which was being used as a portal between the two planets, has unwillingly delivered something to Earth. Yes, the tree was beginning to show signs of human emotions. It actually tried to stop the delivery. After an unwelcome entrance to Earth is made, there begins a threat of an all-out war between the planets. Rex Jr. is an innocent bystander who arrives at Mr. "e;Grandpa"e; Olson's ranch to see his uncle Rex. His uncle watches over Sam the tree portal, and when Rex Jr. arrives for a Thanksgiving visit, he accidentally gets involved in the catastrophic mishap. Fortunately for all involved on both planets, Rex Jr. is a science student who enjoys inventing things and entering science fairs. He was named after his uncle, and both ironically have the same first name as the ranch owner, Mr. Rex Olson, "e;Grandpa Rex"e;. Grandpa Rex and his grandsons have been involved in the first four alien encounters and would rather not be involved anymore, but they do not have a choice. If you were thrown into a situation involving visitors from another planet, would you try to run away, or would you be curious to know more about these strange beings? Rex Jr. has always been wanting to figure things out. He is a little nervous when he is all alone, confronting an alien, but as he stands beside Sam the tree portal, he doesn't run away. He begins asking the strange being one question after another. It has been named Kitty B by Grandpa Rex Olson. As Kitty B does things to try to unnerve Rex Jr., Rex Jr. just becomes more intent on understanding what is going on. Rex Jr. and the Xeracik laboratories come up with a very unusual invention. Read to find out what happens in this fifth of the Earth/Xeracik encounters.

Living through high school can be hard, and living through it with Blue did not make it any easier to deal with for Meganlynn. She had to deal with his tortures through her junior year, and now going into her and through her senior year, he's back to torture her more. Only this time, he comes back with spite and revenge in mind. Her boyfriend, Justin, tries to stand by her side for as long as he can before he finally turns to become friends with Blue as well. Thankfully, there will be a knight in shining armor named Johnny that will try to save the day. But can he protect her from Blue?

This book is about the ghostly teenager and other ghostly things that come her way.

Asil tried to lead a normal nine-year-old life. No matter how hard she tried, she just didn't fit in. Bounced from one foster home to another made life tough. This didn't diminish her positive attitude. One day on her way home from school, she heard a disembodied voice. The voice told her to watch the sky. She witnessed an unearthly phenomena that no human had ever seen. This one event changed her life in ways she could never have imagined.

This story was an idea that started years ago when my twin boys spent the summer with their grandmother in North Carolina. Listening to their stories and adding my adventures in Chicago, I came up with the story of a young boy raised by a single parent as my brother and I were. With gangs very prominent in our lives, we were shipped off to Michigan. Combining all this, I created my composite of Bobby. As for Gus, he was created to be a catalysis to provide Bobby with a path, and being a goose, he would be the most unusual messenger.

Xander, Noah, and Alexis all attend Eastfield Middle School, a school where kids have already found a way to start making money. It is also a school where lots of competition and hate goes on. Xander is an expert liar and rumor-spreader. Noah is a brainiac. Alexis is great at spying. The three of them aren't exactly friends. But when a teacher goes missing, they must put aside their differences and use their skills together to get the teacher back. With twists and turns, conflicts and bonding moments, The XNA Trio is sure to get you turning the page.

Dr. Des Coveries and the wild bunch is a story about a fictional famous explorer and his animal friends. This story will introduce you to the explorer and some of his animal friends he calls the wild bunch. This is a story about the love and learning about kids and animals. Kids will learn about animals, exploration, and themselves. The first story in a future series is the introduction to Dr. Des and some of his animal friends. Hopefully, by reading this story, children will learn the basics of the animal world as they would in the elementary classroom. Des talks about warm- and cold-blooded animals with the help of Tilly the African Tortoise, Soni the Hedgehog, and Rocky Bal Boa. Question: do we shed our skin? The answer in this story may surprise you. Kids will learn this and other interesting fun facts from this book. Dr. Des Coveries and the wild bunch certainly know how to make learning fun.

Wildlife Adventures with Princess Crystal and Kiwi is a magical story of a fairy princess and her destiny to journey around the United States as an animal healer. Her journey begins when she meets an American kestrel named Kiwi, who is in need of help for her injured mate. Their cross-country journey brings them together and creates a lasting friendship. Together, the duo save animal species that have found themselves in dangerous predicaments.Every new day is a new adventure, filled with action and adventure, and with a new danger threatening a new species. Along the way, Crystal and Kiwi find themselves growing more committed and changing in ways they never dreamed, wondering what adventures they will encounter along the way.

This book is about a little stuffed bunny name Fred who leads his friends in an adventure to save his owner Michala from having a nightmare. The gang come across obstacles. Read more to find out who the victor of the battle is.