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17-year-old Izzy can read minds. Her doctors believe she’s crazy, 'crackers' they say, and have locked Izzy away. Her twin, Elliot, knows her mind-reading superpower is cool, but no one but Izzy listens to him, because he’s dead. As is her guardian, her older brother, Dougal. Dougal was Izzy's hero. He was big and tall and believed Izzy when she told him she could read minds. 'Keep it a secret,' he told her. 'People don't like different.' Dougal should know as he liked boys and in Albion Minor that was frowned upon. Dougal ran a Private firm that protected the LGBTQ community from harm,...

Nonfiction master Russell Freedman illuminates for young readers the complex and rarely discussed subject of World War I. The tangled relationships and alliances of many nations, the introduction of modern weaponry, and top-level military decisions that resulted in thousands upon thousands of casualties all contributed to the “great war”, which people hoped and believed would be the only conflict of its kind.

Following an unprovoked attack, Lady Thea Winterbrock finds herself the only survivor of a massacre that wipes out her entire family. Relentlessly pursued by heavily armed warriors, intent on returning her to slavers, she is forced to flee over the mountains to the nearest stronghold with family friends. Starved and weakened she is relieved to come across a fellow traveller who befriends her and aids her in reaching safety. Since he too is a wolf shifter she instinctively knows he can be trusted to keep his promise of being her protector but she wonders what he’ll expect in return for ...

¿Sabías que todos los humanos tenemos un superpoder? Desde la sabana de África hasta los casquetes polares de Groenlandia, los humanos dominamos el planeta Tierra. Pero, ¿cómo lo hemos logrado? Los leones son más fuertes que nosotros, los delfines nadan mejor, ¡y no tenemos alas! A través de este apasionante viaje de millones de años, descubrirás cuál es este superpoder que nos hace imparables.

Six years ago, sisters Evelyn and Philippa Hapwell were swept away to a strange and beautiful kingdom called the Woodlands, where they lived for years. But they have struggled to adjust ever since they returned to their lives in post-WWII England. Ev desperately wants to return to the Woodlands, and Philippa just wants to move on. When Ev goes missing, Philippa must confront the depth of her sister’s despair and the painful truths from which they’ve been running. As the weeks unfold, Philippa wonders if Ev truly did find a way home or if the weight of their worlds pulled her under.

In the midst of a chaotic world, where self-criticism and constant comparison seem to prevail, "The Path to Self-Compassion: Nurturing Inner Peace in a Chaotic World" offers a guiding light towards a more compassionate and fulfilling life. Through insightful- and practical exercises, and gentle encouragement, this book teaches us to embrace self-compassion as the key to finding inner peace, cultivating resilience, and fostering meaningful connections with others. Whether you are seeking overcome self-doubt, or simply navigate life's challenges with greater ease, this powerful guide will ...

The curse that haunted Lakesedge Estate has been broken, but at great cost. Violeta Graceling has sacrificed herself to end the Corruption. To escape death, Leta makes a desperate bargain with the Lord Under, one that sees her living at his side in the land of the dead. And though he claims to have given her all he promised, Leta knows this world of souls and mists hides many secrets. Her search for answers, and a path back home, will see her drawn into increasingly dangerous bargains, and struggling to resist the allure of a new, dark, power.

From benefits and the job queue to winning millions on the lottery! Happy? No. Anxious? Yes. Imprisoned? Yes. Chased by the Mob? Absolutely! Everything is not what it seems to be in this madcap story. Who would you trust with two million pounds? An anxious tale of a peculiar man who wins a fortune, receives a jail sentence, escapes and is then hunted by a variety of London's most notorious criminals. Peace of mind is a forgotten luxury when your life hangs in the balance. Is the money worth it? "A dark comedy of outrageous magnitude!" Ray Hoy of the Fiction Works "A crazy idea brought to ...

The planet is gripped in a state of frenzied panic as Vesta, an asteroid of apocalyptic proportions, is on a direct collision course with Earth. There is no place to hide. There is no way to stop it. When the countdown to oblivion begins, the doomsday clock's persistence poisons people's minds. Humanity becomes feral. Rain, a 16-year-old from Maine, watches in horror as her peaceful, coastal town descends into cataclysmic chaos. Hysteria mounts, civility vanishes, and no one is safe. Just when Rain thinks things can't get any worse, a new nightmare reveals itself: she may be descended from ...

When Ulla Tulin took her internship at the Mimirin, the only mystery she thought she'd have to solve was that of her birth parents. After a girl named Eliana gets kidnapped while in her care, Ulla knows she has to find out the truth of who Eliana really is - and the only way to do that means traveling to the Omte capital, the place she suspects her mother is from. Ulla didn’t expect that when she arrived she would discover the identity of a Skojare man who crossed paths with her mother - a man who could very well be her father.

After thousands of years of magical conflict, wonders and dangers fill the world. Three sisters will uncover its secrets, and one secret most of all: the plot of a tyrant with an ancient grudge.One sister is a spymaster, one is a revolutionary, and magic will transform one. Accompanied by nine rogues, they will adventure amongst legends, dragons and sleeping gods–discovering it is in their power to shape the fate of not just one world, but many. If they don’t kill each other first. In a world forged by millennia of magical conflict, wonders and dangers lie in every shadow. "Iron Waifs" ...

Deep in enemy territory, betrayed by those who should be friends, and under attack by enemies, Sersha, her phoenix Kazmerev, and the enigmatic Judicus must seize all their courage to fight for the future of phoenixes everywhere and maybe even mankind.

In the Realm of Sa Neo, dreams are doorways between worlds. For three years, Lily has tried to forget the magical world she once visited—and the chaos she may have left in her wake. But when haunting visions of a dark-eyed merman plague her nights, she knows she must return. The enchanted realm she discovers is not the one she left behind: merpeople are being hunted, dark forces hold children captive, and an ancient evil spreads like poison through the lands. To save Sa Neo, Lily must first face the truth of what she's done. As she travels through lands of eternal wisdom and forgotten ...

Do You Want a Professional Dream, a Dystopian Fantasy, and an Unforgettable Ride? Bravely Trek Through the Tantalizing Tales of Planet D’ot. A Journey brought to you by Lars Ray. Are you bored by the “rote” novels coming your way? Bore no more. This page-turner will bring you to an escape of your own, and a new vision. Are too many of your books “forgettable”? If so, DOTIAN DREAMS is for you. "Imagine a world where love is a criminal offense. So very feared, that any sign of affection (infection as the NOV call it) meant the death penalty. With one exception, mothers of young ...

Reed Taylor has been chosen...and now she has to prove herself. Expulsion from Greybook was only the beginning. Reed is driven to change the Greybook way, the unjust laws, the abuses at the hands of those who are never punished. She may be chosen but she has doubts. Is she really their saviour? The world around her resists and she is left fighting for her life. How much blood will be shed before they listen? How much of it will be on her hands? If you love the Hunger Games and Divergent, then you will definately enjoy Black Phoenix Rising, Book 2 of The Alexis Chronicles - because who can ...

The Teen’s Guide to Social Media & Mobile Devices will help you navigate the digital world with 21 refreshingly honest and humorous tips that will not only inform, but that also just might change the way you think about your social media interaction.

Zombies. The fae realm is overrun with zombies. Against all odds, I mastered the magic gifted to me by the gods and won the Faerie Games - a twisted, televised game to the death. After winning the Games, I was supposed to be free to return home to Earth. But that was a lie. Now a deadly plague is rampaging the realm. The Otherworld is dying, and I might have the power to save it. If I can pull it off, it’ll be the perfect bargaining chip to get back home. I’d be a lot more confident if my soulmate, Julian, was fighting by my side. But he broke my heart and turned on me.

Amanda Hocking, the New York Times best-selling author of The Kanin Chronicles, returns to the magical world of the Trylle Trilogy with The Ever After, the final novel in The Omte Origins arc. Buried memories.... Ulla Tulin has lost a month of her life. Her journey to learn who her parents are has brought her to the attention of the Älvolk sect - and a man claiming to be her father. But instead of a long lost family reunion, Ulla has forgotten her time there, and fears something terrible happened.

Captain Perrin Shin, assigned to village Edge of the World, is out to do more than command the new fort. He’s determined to uncover the mystery of the Guarders: where they live, why they attack, and what they want. Suspiciously, none of their behavior has ever made sense. Mahrree Peto, a teacher in Edge, is also growing suspicious. Of the Administrators who promise to eradicate the Guarders, and of the arrogant captain they sent to protect Edge. It’s hard to know who to trust. The most powerful man in the world is also fascinated by trust, and precisely what it takes to destroy it. ...

Enter the world of the Chosen and Forsaken…mind-control and magically-enhanced weapons…with Book Two of The Fount series. Now, in THE FORSAKEN’S CHOICE, Addy and Tol are in a race against forces that seek to tear them apart. They’re determined to travel from Texas to Vitaquias—the world that was laid to waste—to find the only person who might be able to help them. With the Chosen people’s life-giving Source almost gone and the cruel Forsaken general closing in, Addy and Tol are running out of time. If they fail, they won’t be the only ones to bear the cost. Addy’s sister ...