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Compelled to join forces with her life-long enemy, the Praetor, Ilan sets out to defend her friends in Dimmingwood from the murderous raiders across the border. But when Ilan, Terrac, and the Fists in their command enter Skeltai territory through a magic portal, they find themselves in more danger than they bargained for. Their only hope of returning home alive may lie in sacrificing the thing Ilan values most - her enchanted bow.

In a province where magic is forbidden and its possessors are murdered by the cruel Praetor, young Ilan, born with the powerful gift of her ancestors, has only one hope for survival: concealment. In the shadow of Dimmingwood, she finds temporary protection with a band of forest brigands led by the infamous outlaw Rideon the Red Hand.

Eighteen years old and fresh out of high school, Madalyn hasn't done any of those things before. She's never had someone put a belt around her neck like a leash, and she's certainly never been double-penetrated.

From Printz honoree and National Book Award Finalist Candice Iloh, a prose novel about a teenager reckoning with her family’s—and her home town's—secrets. Yaminah Okar left Obsidian and the wreckage of her family years ago. She and her father have made lives for themselves in Brooklyn. She...

Aidy's just punched a co-worker, but he hasn't got time to deal with the fallout. With a deadline fast looming, he must get home, knuckle down, and finish the story he's been working on, a story he hasn't been able to stop thinking about. Set across one weekend, About to Fall Apart is the exhilarating story of a man of mixed heritage - living on the Irish border - as he tries to stay positive, reconnect with his children, and maybe, even, find his own birth mother.

At Hopton Elementary, every day is an adventure! From unexpected science experiments to wild classroom challenges, nothing ever goes as planned—but that’s what makes it so much fun. Follow a group of third graders as they experience hilarious mishaps, surprising lessons, and the occasional total disaster. Whether it’s a school-wide balloon race, a messy art project, or a game of magnetic fishing gone wrong, one thing’s for sure—things will get out of control.

Now that I’m participating in the Spy Games - a dangerous competition between magical spy academies - I’ve increased the risk of the queen’s minions finding and dragging me to the depths of the underworld. In fact, with each passing Spy Game event, it becomes more obvious exactly why the queen wants me. Most of the time my studies, relationships, and the tournament keep the looming threat of abduction out my mind. But when someone I love is taken by the demons, I must act. And face the powerful queen of Hell.

Before special ops soldier Hugo Boudreaux can move on, he has one last thing to do—fulfill a wartime debt to the friend who saved his life. He must infiltrate a vicious Louisiana MC club to stop their next illegal weapons shipment and send the president to jail. What he didn't plan on was ending up an unwilling bodyguard to the man's daughter—innocent and attractive nurse Alice Kaintuck.

This is a very dirty story about a young woman named Sabrina who finds out that being the only girl playing cards with a group of guys can be explosive. When Sabrina runs out of chips, the guys offer to buy her back into the game if she removes an article of clothing. Sabrina continues to lose, and the guys' demands for how she can earn more chips grow more and more outrageous. Before the night is over, she's naked and pleasing everyone, on her back and on her knees

Strap in and prepare for the ride of a lifetime with young Xavi and the brave Hurricane Hunters! Join them as they fly a powerful plane right into the heart of a spinning, roaring hurricane. You'll soar through towering clouds, feel the wind's mighty roar, and discover the secrets hidden in the eye of the storm. It’s a thrilling mission of science and courage to help keep people safe! Have you ever wondered what happens inside a hurricane? Meet Xavi and his courageous new friend, Captain Ava 'Stormchaser' Ramirez, a real-life hero who pilots a special plane called "The Sky-Snooper.

Mom rage isn't a personal failure. It's a signal. A cry for air, for support, for something to change. This book is for anyone who feels like they're never enough—even while doing the work of a superhero. It will help you understand that signal—and meet it with compassion, clarity, and real tools you can actually use.

Oh, dear! There’s trouble in the magical Land of Five Lagunas. All Princess Winnabelle wanted was a friend. What could go wrong with that? Then, she finds a baby unicorn in the snow and showers him with love and care. His magical horn grows bigger and brighter each day, until winter break ends, and...Winnabelle quickly finds out that she has no idea how to care for a pet and go to school. Her perfect pet starts to destroy the castle, and Winnabelle is faced with a tough decision.

St Ralph’s Hospital has been closed for a while but, in its day, it was a magnet for evil. The worst aspects of society gathered in its corridors. Inexplicable deaths happened with disturbing regularity. Killers patrolled the wards. But that was a century ago. Now, for those going on the #DeadEndTours urban exploration of St Ralph’s, the only dangers they expect to encounter are the tales of a bloody history and the lurid ghost stories that have grown around the building. None of the explorers expect St Ralph’s is still a magnet for evil.

When eight-year-old Roxy and her dog Muffin are snatched from Earth during Halloween night, they're thrown into the PRIX GAMES—a deadly intergalactic Game where survival is optional and Entertainment is mandatory. Armed with nothing but a chainsaw named Baby, Muffin, a newly sentient canine companion, and an attitude that refuses to quit, Roxy must navigate the first of six increasingly lethal Game levels filled with murderous aliens, opportunistic bounty hunters, and products so dangerous they come with their own death waivers.

Aria and Leo embark on an adventurous quest in a magical forest after discovering a forgotten map that promises treasure. Their journey leads them through enchanting landscapes, friendships with woodland creatures, and challenges that test their courage and determination. They prepare for the journey, guided by celestial signs, and enter a hidden underground passage where they meet helpful mice.

What really separates the best from the rest? We all know that it takes hard work, dedication, and the occasional dose of luck for someone to make it to the top of their chosen field. Yet, we also suspect that it takes a little something more - but what? The Art of Doing asks today’s most successful celebrities, businessmen, and iconoclastic achievers, "How do you succeed at what you do?"

Eighteen-year-old companion trainee Ciardis Weathervane has won the friendship of the royal heir and saved his claim to the throne. Yet her interference in the inheritance rights leaves more harm done than good. The Ameles Forest lies unprotected and it's inhabitants are dying. As humans begin to die in gruesome deaths, the Emperor dispatches the royal heir to the forests with the solution to the kith concerns.

“Working Mothers Inspiring Others” is a collective shoutout to all the fierce, unstoppable women who are rewriting the rules of what it means to be a working mother.

“Financially Fly: Mastering Money and Wealth for Women,” is an empowering and on point guide tailored for the amazingly fly women of today! This book serves to empower you on your path to mastering the art of financial literacy. In this engaging read, we explore the essential concepts of personal finance in a manner that resonates with the modern, fly woman. From budgeting to building wealth, we break down the world of personal finances into practical, actionable steps, helping you build a solid financial foundation with style.

The weight of self-doubt can be debilitating, preventing you from reaching your full potential. You may have experienced a time when you felt inadequate, insecure, and unworthy, which often leads to anxiety and depression. It gets worse when society places a price on external validation, attaching your self-worth to your achievements or appearances. But you are not alone. Many people struggle with self-doubt, low self-esteem, and the inability to be authentic.