Adult World

In the first book of the Farrunner Chronicle series, we meet young Lucien Farrunner. He is the first of his kind, half human and half werewolf. The union of his werewolf father and his human mother was a love story in which they were exiled. They founded their own village, far from their homeland, with friends who considered them family. Lucien, returning from a hunting ritual to adulthood, came home to find his family and the entire village massacred. Not a soul left alive. The only clue as to who was responsible for such carnage was a calling card left by the deadliest band of mercenaries...

#1 New York Times best-selling, Pulitzer Prize–winning author Anthony Doerr brings his“stunning sense of physical detail and gorgeous metaphors” (San Francisco Chronicle) to selecting The Best American Short Stories 2019. Doerr and the series editor, Heidi Pitlor, winnow down twenty stories out of thousands that represent the best examples of the form published the previous year.

Ever heard of bathtub racing? Or a place where people live on floating islands made entirely of reeds? How about seeing the sun set twice in one day. It's possible, but where? Or that crows can actually bear grudges? All these fascinating fun facts and more are here to tickle your mind and keep you as well as the folks around you entertained: Packed nicely in this neat book Globe-Trotting Interesting Facts For Curious Minds, prepare to be amazed and have your trivia skills sharpened as you satisfy your thirst for knowledge.

Pippa Fitz-Amobi is not in the mood for her friend’s murder mystery party. Especially one that involves 1920s fancy dress and pretending that their town, Little Kilton, is an island called Joy. But when the game begins, Pip finds herself drawn into the make-believe world of intrigue, deception and murder. But as Pip plays detective, teasing out the identity of the killer clue by clue, the murder of the fictional Reginald Remy isn’t the only case on her mind....

Prologue There are two action-packed stories that follow each other in this book for all ages to enjoy. A group of friends meet their future selves twice to save the world, with Charlie’s dogs being the favourite of them all. They tackle good magic and bad magic with dragons, mad magicians, rings, wizards, flying transport, strangers and so much more against them and some help them with magical tattoos that do so much. They travel through time to different years and places. They find themselves in sticky situations that can put them in danger. Sleep is the key to winning items. You will ...

Lenard Childs is a young man who has slowly seen the world fall apart. The storms that used to be mild have intensified with each passing year. But it wasn't until the earthquakes and tsunamis hit that people started to panic. Clearly, the world was changing, and not for the better. As natural disasters increased in frequency, Lenard knew that the apocalypse was imminent. A quarter of the world's population was wiped out, and those who remained struggled to survive in a rapidly deteriorating world. Despite all this, Lenard refused to give up hope. During times of crisis, he had seen the ...

In the Faerie Games, it’s kill or be killed. And I’m going to survive, no matter what the cost. Who will win the next Emperor of the Villa competition? Will I tell Julian that we’re soulmates? And most importantly - will Julian, Cassia, and I defeat Octavia and make it out of the Games alive? I’ll do whatever’s necessary to survive. Because I’m Selena Pearce - raised by the leaders of Avalon, born of a powerful witch and a faerie prince, and gifted with magic from Jupiter. And I’m not going to let fear control me any longer.

At the end of the 21st century, the world has changed dramatically, but life continues 1,000 feet below the ocean's surface. In Great Britain, sea creatures swim among the ruins of Big Ben and the Tower of London, and citizens waver between fear and hope: fear of what lurks in the abyss and hope that humanity will soon discover a way to reclaim the planet. Meanwhile, 16-year-old Leyla McQueen has her own problems to deal with.

What if your phone truly helped you connect with the people more than disconnect with those around you? Author and youth-culture expert, Jonathan McKee, and his daughter Alyssa McKee, uncover 40 random realizations they've discovered over the last five years. Screens provide fun platforms to connect with faraway friends; and sometimes the people we love the most are the people we ignore all day. Jonathan and Alyssa help young adults navigate face-to-face communication in a screen-to-screen world.

I’ve been kept from the truth all my life. Demons walk the earth, and I’m destined to slay them - I only wish I hadn’t lost someone I loved while discovering that truth. Now the demons are after me. The only way to stay alive is to attend an academy for demon hunters - a school where I’ll learn how to kill supernaturals and slay the underworld’s minions. But I still feel there are secrets I’m not being told....

The revelation of an ancient artifact to each of the kingdoms has the potential to sway the entire future for all the lives in Arborreah. If that artifact ends up in the wrong hands, what once was a peaceful and happy life for so many could make them slaves to evil rulers. When a newly employed spy for the human and wolf kingdoms of Arborreah reports the intelligence found, and how far behind the other kingdoms they are, there is only one unanimous choice: join the race to the deadliest environment in all the world. The Black Swamp holds what could be a powerful weapon and to get to it ...

4 Free Bonuses: E-book on Growth Mindset, Habit Toolkit & More Inspirational Artist Stories for Young Readers: How Legends Overcame Adversity to Emerge as the World's Greatest Have you wondered how artistic legends got their big break? Everyone has a unique story of how they became successful. But they all share one thing in common: success isn’t handed on a silver platter. If you are struggling with getting started, you’re not alone. Countless creative people have faced the same pressures, from a lack of resources to not being seen or recognized. Learn from the lives of legendary ...

Wir haben immer eine Wahl, unser Leben zu gestalten.Hannah, 15, hat schon viel durchgemacht. Von den Eltern vernachlässigt, musste sie früh lernen, für sich selbst zu sorgen. Die Welt erscheint ihr abweisend, sie fühlt sich nirgends so recht zugehörig. Jetzt steht sie vor ihrer bisher größten Herausforderung: sich zu öffnen und zu erkennen, dass sie viel mehr aus ihrem Leben machen kann, als sie glaubt. Vieles kommt ihr merkwürdig vor in diesem Café.

I’ve lived a warrior’s life defined by death, cage fights, and submission to my vampire master. So when commanded to infiltrate the underground fighting pits of Manhattan and retrieve a coveted tome, my mission takes priority. But that resolve is tested upon crossing paths with an infuriating werewolf who seeks the artifact for his own pack’s survival. Though we are sworn enemies, an electric attraction sparks between us that I find difficulty resisting. Noah's defiant spirit and the thrilling risk of our affair make me feel alive in ways I’ve never experienced. Compelled into a ...

As the daughter of the most powerful trader in the Narrows, the sea is the only home 17-year-old Fable has ever known. It s been four years since the night she watched her mother drown during an unforgiving storm. The next day, her father abandoned her on a legendary island filled with thieves and little food. To survive, she must keep to herself, learn to trust no one and rely on the unique skills her mother taught her. The only thing that keeps her going is the goal of getting off the island, finding her father and demanding her rightful place beside him and his crew.

I’d love to meditate, but I don’t know how. I can’t stay focused long enough to meditate. Meditation’s good for other people, but not for me. Does this resonate with you? We all know that meditation’s supposed to bring us inner peace, but this seemingly simple practice can be deceptively difficult if you don’t know the keys to success. Maybe you’ve even tried to meditate but struggled and gave up because you figured it’s not for you. In Peace from Within, you’ll discover: • How to set yourself up for success • How to know when you’re actually meditating • The nine ...

Hammerfall is a quiet town where nothing ever seems to happen, until one day in the late summer of 1999. The adults begin showing signs of a strange infection, turning them into ravenous lunatics that will stop at nothing to infect those around them. A group of teenagers, who had once been friends, find themselves thrust into a new world of carnage. Struggling to put aside their differences, they must learn to rely on one another as the town that they once knew now crumbles around them. Their lives hang in the balance when unlikely allies emerge, but the onslaught of the infected is not the...

Waren was just a nurse working in the emergency room. Denzel was a farmer working in his family field. Clementine was busy surviving as a new musician. Aiden was a photographer, trying to get the best shot. These four strangers were suddenly forced together, when a plague of blackness started spreading across our world, killing everything in its path. Together, these friends are pushed into a secret world of elemental magic, where they find hidden cities, powerful masters of magic, and the ability within themselves to harness the elements. Each has to learn how to control earth, air, fire, ...

Harry Potter ei ole koskaan kuullutkaan Tylypahkasta kun kirjeitä alkaa sadella sisään Likusteritie 4:n postiluukusta. Harryn karmea setä ja täti takavarikoivat pikaisesti kellertävälle pergamenttipaperille vihreällä musteella kirjoitetut kirjeet. Sitten, Harryn 11. syntymäpäivänä, koppakuoriaissilmäinen ja jättikokoinen mies nimeltä Rubeus Hagrid paukahtaa ovesta sisään hämmentävien uutisten kera: Harry Potter on velho, ja hänelle on varattu paikka Tylypahkan noitien ja velhojen koulusta. Uskomaton seikkailu on alkamassa!

In the aftermath of a catastrophic battle, Althera is a city on the brink of collapse. Seraphine, a leader burdened by guilt and haunted by her past, struggles to maintain a fragile peace amidst the ruins. But as whispers of a rising dark force beyond the city’s borders grow louder, she realizes that a new, more sinister enemy is emerging—a threat that seeks not only to shatter the tenuous stability of Althera but to unravel the very fabric of magic itself. Elias, a warrior bound by loyalty yet torn by inner conflict, uncovers secrets buried in ancient texts that hint at a prophecy of ...