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A human, two mice and a snake collide in Rene's next adventure in the countryside. Join Rene and Claudio as they make new friends and encounter an enemy. The story again unfolds two versions of the same events with some scares and laughs.

Maya is navigating life after a turbulent time. From living in care, to surviving on the streets, to moving in with her grandparents, then away to college and finding a home with her friend Deena; Maya is still young but she has lived many lives. As she relives memories, going over the people she knew and the places she moved through, it is clear the past cannot simply be left behind; its lasting effects shape us all, and Maya must work through them in her own way. In this book that combines prose and poetry, these memories are configured and organised into fragments that allow Maya's experiences to be processed creatively, and viewed from her own unique perspective. Now, she has the chance to start again with a new baby, and a renewed motivation to construct her own life.

In Spirit Cooking, Tina provides her personal musings on the change of perspective, on fireflies, on scars, on ceremonies and on rituals. Contemplations on interconnectedness of human and nature. The urge to dive deep into the roots of mother earth but at the same time the want to remain rootless. Because life is movement. The book provides a concatenation of events that reflects the author's perception of life as a whole.Her observations are keys to present issues of wars and conflicts. The strength of numbers. Vandalism of sacred ruins. Significance of Roots of one's origin. A harmony in the amalgamation of opposites. Lost innocence. Lost children.The author observes Marina Abramovi¿ through several performances. As an observer of the time that is passed now. She tries to find the answers to these individual and social emotions in the art performances of Abramovi¿.

Maddie's dreams are haunted by a good-looking stranger. Sometimes he harms her, sometimes he saves her.So, when Ryker makes the leap from her dreams into real life, appearing on her college campus, she doesn't know what to think.He tells her she is Queen of the Fairies, and he her sworn protector, but has forgotten her old life and needs to remember to save her world - and to be wary of her friend, Tanner.Can any of this be true? Or is Maddie just losing her mind, should she confide in her friends? Or is there nobody she can trust any more.What can possibly make her believe?

Seasonal Poems of Serenity is a beautiful collection of poems that reflect the changing of the seasons. Eaton's wonderfully written poems depict her faith in God and nature and can be seen throughout the collection.

Earea is a wonderful land, a land of prosperity, full of warm kind-hearted people. A place where anyone would want to visit and live.Yet it was not always this way. Violence, greed, and death stalked the land generations ago, until the Guardians of Earea arose to settle the land into its peaceful state, before fading into the background of history.Now the land is threatened once more, as a new, intelligent evil sweeps across it, destroying all it touches. Once more, the Guardians must stand together to prevent the end of everything they hold dear.Fortunately, they're not alone - but when their enemy reveals his true ambitions and strength, will it be enough?

Disease, radiation, and violent storms have ravaged the earth, laying waste to all that was civilised and good. Now, it is every man for himself in the struggle for survival against tyrannical despots who would exploit the innocent and vulnerable for their own gain. Madan, fifteen years on the run after the death of his family and collapse of his city, is growing tired, and desperate. Raydr, eight years escaped from horrific captivity, has learnt the hard way the sacrifices it takes to survive in this world. Thrown together by circumstance and a shared need for vengeance, can these two learn to trust each other in a kill-or-be-killed world? As they begin to open themselves up to the possibility of hope - hope for revenge, for the chance of a real future - they will find out just how important the actions of two people can be, and what the cost of vengeance really is.

Nessie learns to fly a Cessna before she has her car licence. After studying aeronautical engineering at Sydney University, with her best friend, Corinne, Nessie joins the Air Force and meets her future husband Phillip, the son of an English duke, while she is doing her officer training at Point Cook, an outer suburb of Melbourne. Throughout her teens and early adult life, Nessie discovers that for her, love is not confined to one person, or one gender. Nessie achieves her goal of flying Caribou aircraft at Richmond Air Base, west of Sydney, but her pleasant life with Phillip which culminates with the birth of their son, Andy, is imperilled by the arrival from England of Henry Boyd, Phillip's childhood friend and Henry's stunning wife, Maggie.

As a child in his native Ghana, Ali Ibrahim Karim dreamed of living in the USA. But it took thousands of miles and four decades to get there.Having decided to take the long way as a young adult, he became waylaid in Egypt, Syria, Turkey, Iran, China, and Japan (and had to unblock the old silk road along the way to let a bus go past).But eventually he made it, with the help of many of his native countrymen, plenty of kind strangers and always with the love of his family at his back.This fascinating story takes in one man's lifetime, his relationships, both perfect and broken, and the difficulty of sustaining family ties over unimaginable distances.

Nadir is an ordinary teenager living in London, until one day he decides to visit the new gem museum, a seemingly innocuous event which will forever alter his fate. When an old man tells Nadir of the great power of the gems in the museum, unbelieving Nadir takes one of the gems to see for himself. A moralistic kind-hearted boy with no tolerance for bullying, Nadir often finds himself standing up for others, and it's on one such occasion that the power of the gems begins to reveal itself.With newfound power, Nadir soon begins to realise the double-edged sword of honesty. Though he vows to only use the gems for good, it soon becomes clear that not everything can be fixed through the gems. And not everyone is happy with the way Nadir will use his power...

In a lyrical wonder of deep musings and a conversation with a bird, Kamal Shlbei delves into the recesses of the human mind and perception to see the unseen and to acknowledge what his own being is made of and how beautiful it is to be a moment in the history of beings.

Jeanie hasn't spent a lot of time with her father, Alan, since her mom died five years ago.To make up for it, she's taking him to a tiny island off the coast of British Columbia for a few days of hiking, fishing, and camping.The deep woods seem the perfect place to reconnect with each other.But there's something about them...When Jeanie finds an eldritch sigil etched in one of the trees, and then immediately forgets it, things begin to unravel.If they can't figure out what's happening, and get away in time, they may become lost in their own forest dreams and never escape the wilderness.

James Hart, a former Commissioner of Police for the City of London, provides an in-depth view of policing in the United Kingdom, covering what policing is, changes already in place, and giving a concise view on what more can be done to improve or change from his unique perspective as a former Police Commissioner.The public perspective of the police is discussed, including how impacts on how police services are provided, using 'Policing by consent' as the main focus point for UK police services.The theories on potential changes are from his unique experience. James Hart brings in his national and international experience of working in differing police cultures and environments to provide reasoned views on how improvements could be made.The reasoned arguments for change in policing policies and procedures and the UK policing principles and practices are also examined in some detail from a police perspective.

Marabulla or Forfeits is Silvia Rodríguez's invitation to us to recover our past through hers, presented in a series of precious moments of innocence and love as viewed from the perspective and wisdom of adulthood. They are poems of the celebration of life and love lived carefree and the bitter-sweet experience of maturity and inevitable loss to which we can all relate, poetic snapshots of our existence in time and space and the forfeits we have to pay.Translating her work has triggered many happy memories of my own past that everyday experience had dulled and allowed me to celebrate, in a true Sankofa journey, the miraculous poetry of life and love.

"Please help me. Anyone. Gods, devils, angels, demons... whoever is out there. Please, please, I need help."Little does Dawn, a woman with a troubled past whose hard-won life is on the verge of crashing down, know that an entire world of gods, devils, angels, and demons is indeed out there, and their sights are set on her.Just as Dawn is unknowingly calling supernatural forces to her quiet Salisbury home, Lucifer and his Kings of Hell walk among us and race to resolve a strange and unknown threat that could upend the balance of both the human and divine realms.Hot on their tails is the archangel Michael, under the guise of an FBI consultant tasked with apprehending an unusual serial killer with an occult obsession.As all their paths intersect, the fate of the world hangs in the balance.

Twelve-year-old Trey Connor is looking forward to the summer - a chance to kick back with his neighborhood friends and have fun. They are the Brockton Boys and stand with each other through thick and thin. The summer proves to be a time of crucial life lessons and the tough consequences that follow. The Brockton Boys learn how to stand up to bullies, and that there are different ways to fight back. It is a story of friendship, ties, and unpredictable adolescent hormones.

"It's a choice; add one good habit every day and see the energy you will gain."In Structure is Key to Success, Regina Wallmark draws on more than ten years of business experience to guide the reader on their personal path to success in life and in their careers. She isolates the keys to real progress, which start in your own life; from healthy eating to consistent sleep, Wallmark outlines the need for structure and planning to drive you towards your dreams.This is an eye-opening read for business leaders and managers of all levels of experience and is sure to stay in the reader's mind as they embark on their journey to success.

Grey treasures peace and quiet, and video games. Though one day he uncharacteristically decides to go for a walk, and in the woods none the less, where his life changes forever. Transported to a border realm where magic and old memories loom, Grey learns that his past, present and future are not what he believes them to be. Navigating this strange new reality, alongside warriors, fairies and shadows, he needs to discover who he was, who he is and who he might yet become. Can he wield his newfound powers and defend light against darkness? "Haud yer wheesht, wee laddie. Na one can help ye now!Finally, it's off tae be mine!" The silhouette-man laughs, and asmy eyesight dims, I can feel him next to my ear, pulling me closerso he can whisper into it.. "Ye knew 'twas inevitable, Grey,ye were never off tae escape this. Just let it go, all off it..."

Kate Steele has just left her last destination - the beautiful Hawaiian islands. She is a young Canadian woman, who is traveling with a group of missionaries into the former Soviet Union, to work in an orphanage.She is completely fascinated by Russia, a country that has always seemed so isolated from the rest of the world. Towards the end of their stay, she falls head over heels in love with Max, a good-looking Russian man.The couple reunite in Moscow one year later to the day they had said goodbye.The young couple enjoy a whirlwind romance, culminating in Max's proposal. With a bright future ahead the couple could not be happier.However, as time moves on she begins to see Max evolve into a different person, questioning their life together.In the dramatic conclusion, Katie holds steady, Max falters, as their final destiny comes to lightThis book has been inspired by a true story.

From the mind of Rion Levy comes this collection of thought-provoking poems entitled 'Poems of the End Times'. With rich use of language Levy conjures up images and questions in the reader that all will be able to relate to - asking questions regarding the finite time we have on this earth, and indeed the finite time that the earth has in this universe. A truly cerebral journey is undertaken in the lines of Levy's poetry which is nothing short of a joy to read.

In 1986, one of the worst catastrophes in recent history was catalysed by something unexplainable: two infants, origins unknown, both with immeasurable powers. From this event, Project G.O.D was born: a top-secret laboratory experiment, created to incubate, monitor, and advance the abilities of one of these superhuman beings. Nova has just woken up after thirty-five years, and he has a lot to learn - about the world, himself, and those he is connected to. It is the job of project leader, Dr. Stan, to help Nova assimilate and grow, but as he combats his own demons, could his humanity become his - and Nova's - greatest weakness? The powers at play are creating a dangerous game, but Project G.O.D has only scratched the surface. When the second long-lost infant returns, bringing with him the key to unlocking unimaginable powers and secrets, the game really begins. But what does he want? And what does the existence of these superhumans mean for humanity?

Zlata Tajra has suffered from panic attacks for years. As her father suffered from his mental health, she is constantly monitored by doctors. They are forever changing her medication in the hope of finding a solution - and avoiding her father's dreadful fate. But the side effects of her medication leave Zlata with headaches, dizziness, and exhaustion. She struggles to work and, following the death of her grandmother, she has no one else to turn to for help.One night, Zlata goes to visit a grave, when an unearthly encounter finds her in another dimension with witches, warriors, and magic all in abundance. Here, many of Zlata's questions about her panic attacks are answered and she begins to train to become an immortal. But the world she has entered is complex and full of dangers and there is no guarantee she will survive.

Stories with unexpected endings and unseen twists. Courtney Crane takes you on a thrilling ride through different stories rife with humor, pain, loss, and the many myriad emotions of life - emotions every reader has experienced in life or has heard others experiencing. Do you believe in the supernatural in the subtle story Channel 3? Will you be able to figure out the reality unfolding in The Last Day is Better Than the First? How would you behave if you were a part of the Marions in Perfume and Cigarettes?An easy and fun read, this book is sure to make you rethink your bias and keep you guessing as to if you can read between the lines. Take it on your next flight or train journey or even as you wait for someone in the café and this short read will not disappoint.

Following an underwater landslide in the Persian Gulf, recent graduate, Roxie Phillips, becomes the lead oceanographer on the expedition sent out to determine the damage. When evidence of extra-terrestrial life is found, mankind's understanding of its own origin risks being forever changed. It is soon made clear to Roxie that if word gets out, there could be untold social unrest. But Roxie knows the truth must be unearthed. So, with only a mysterious artifact as her guide, she teams up with her old roommate, Jade, and the rest of their crew, to uncover the long-lost secret.But they are not the only ones interested in their discovery. Political tensions are high and not even their own people can be trusted. With secret agents closing in, Roxie must solve the mystery before the evidence is removed and the truth is buried forever. Will she act in time to prevent those who will do anything to keep both the artifact and the truth hidden, or will she lose everything?

This collection of poetry conveys the vibrant thoughts and memories of an artist lost in beauty; the beauty of the meadows, the water, little shops, curious animals, and the people who pass along the way. From sweet bakery shop romances, to legends of swashbuckling pirates, this collection bursts with fantasy and adventure that throws you from the comfort of an ordinary street, to the dangerous escapades of gun-slinging ants. In this familiar yet surprising world, the domestic meets the surreal as each poem takes you on a trip through nature, history, tragedy, and unbridled joy, twisting in the most unexpected of directions to showcase every corner of this brilliant world. The artist recreates, with the great care of a painter, the things he has seen in the hope of capturing it forever, and thereby "sharing his heart with the future".

This is a children's story called Dickens and the Cat Who Lived Under the Bed. It is about two feral cats, Dickens and Hunter. Cats, like all animals, are intelligent, form bonds, and communicate with us when we pay attention and learn their 'language'. Bringing feral cats into a house is quite an experience for all. It is an exercise in patience and trust to build the relationships needed to move forward. My interaction and experience with them have been both pleasant and enriching. I hope this story reminds us that all living things deserve to be cared for and treated with kindness. The story touches on themes of patience, trust, loss, friendship, and love. It shows it is worthwhile to engage and that we can have a positive influence on the quality of life in the world. Important messages for us all. It tells us that kindness counts!

Two young brothers, Edward and Luke, are on a mission to do battle with covert operatives and save the revolution. With their grandfather's walking stick as a rifle and their vivid imaginations providing an exhilarating narrative, they forge into the woods near their home to track down the enemy and eliminate them. However, after successfully defeating their foes, they discover that they are hopelessly lost. And that's when they stumble upon something truly horrifying.With the realisation that they are not alone, fear grips them, and Edward knows he must get his younger brother back home to safety. He makes the ultimate sacrifice to save Luke, who races home to get help. Edward's life hangs in the balance, but in his mind, there is always Luke, always their unbreakable bond. But in a harrowing twist of fate, the fragility of human life is exposed in all its heart-breaking inevitability.

Between a deeply fractured family life, feelings of crushing loneliness, and long-term mental illness, twenty-four-year-old Carla is thoroughly disenchanted with life, and as a result, fascinated with the idea of ending it all. Life is meaningless, but despite this, she finds something resembling purpose in the world of cinema. Her love for the art of moviemaking keeps her alive - at least for the time being.When Carla moves to Geneva for an internship, she is entering a new chapter of her life: a new career, new friends, new opportunities. However, she has no idea of what the future holds for her. Little does she know that this is the beginning of the end: a twisted rollercoaster ride of highs and lows that will find her at a breaking point.A masterful debut, Force Majeure is a heartbreakingly poignant, yet razor-sharp and darkly witty glimpse into the reality of living with mental illness.

Elfis has a lot on his mind. His schoolwork hasn't been great; he's struggling at Santa's Workshop, the school bully won't leave him alone, and all he really wants to do is play his guitar and hang out with his best friend, Ginger. One day, when a bad decision causes a fight with his best friend, Ginger, and his dad takes away his guitar, it seems like Elfis' dream of becoming a global rock sensation has come to an end. Can he somehow make things up to his best friend, figure out school, improve his toy-making, and make peace with his dad, all before the North Pole Christmas talent show? Or is his rock and roll dream just that... a dream?

Owen is a Raulstone. Born from a family with connections, he travels to Arnstead, meeting new friends and getting prepared for an exciting life, fulfilling his duties like those before him. When he arrives, however, he will see that he has not been stationed where he previously would have wanted, finding himself in the Department of Lost and Stolen, among heaps of paperwork. But he will soon find that there is more to his job than meets the eye...Will his name prove to hinder rather than help him in his new surroundings? Just how big a part will the Flow play in his journey? And is the Department of Lost and Stolen not so bad after all?Spellseeker is an enthralling tale of fantasy, showing the importance of relationships in the drive we all must find ourselves.