Showing results by author "SA" in All Categories

The fate of the Monster Trainer world is in the balance. The evil Arkan's master plan to control the Behemoths and the world itself rushes forward, and unless Tyler and his team of monsters can level up fast enough, they'll have no chance to stop him! But leveling up is only part of the challenge. Wondrous new regions, dangerous new monsters, and Arkan's legions await to end Tyler's quest before it can begin. Can Tyler truly prove that he's the best Monster Trainer ever and save his new home? Find out in the thrilling conclusion to Monster Trainer Academy!

In the swirling sewers beneath Arkham, excavators uncover a crystalline formation that hints at dark events from the city's past. As the discovery makes headlines, so too does a series of bizarre murders. With no leads, the Arkham police are always one step behind. Acting on a hunch, down-on-his-luck former journalist Andy Van Nortwick reunites with adventurer Jake Williams and struggling filmmaker Maude Brion to unearth the truth. The trio know of the supernatural horrors that lurk beyond this world, and the reality haunts them.

The world was once ruled by magic and monsters, but after a cataclysmic war, the chancellors of old eradicated these curses and ushered in a new world. One where sorcerers are hunted, and lowborns are sent to their deaths fighting the wars of nobles. In this world, a young slave reveals magical power before an empire. This revelation may be enough to spark a revolution, if Tori can escape the magic hunters pursuing her.

Halley is on the run from an interplanetary political scandal that has put a huge target on her back. She heads for what seems like the perfect place to lay low: a gigantic space barge storing the cryogenically frozen bodies of Earth’s most fortunate citizens from more than a century ago… The cryo program, created by trillionaire tech genius Zale Winfeld, is long defunct, and the AI hologram "hosts," ghoulishly created in the likeness of Winfeld’s three adult children, are glitchy. The ship feels like a crypt, and the isolation gets to Halley almost immediately.

This concise, accessible introduction provides an analytical narrative of the main events and developments in Soviet Russia between 1917 and 1936. It examines the impact of the revolution on society as a whole - on different classes, ethnic groups, the army, men and women, youth. Its central concern is to understand how one structure of domination was replaced by another. The book registers the primacy of politics, but situates political developments firmly in the context of massive economic, social, and cultural change.

For Dr. Siena Dupont and her ambitious team, the Alpenglow glacier expedition is a career-defining opportunity. But 30 miles into the desolate Deadswitch Wilderness, they discover a missing hiker dangling from a tree, and their satellite phone fails to call out.

Kalimán es el séptimo hombre de la dinastía de la diosa Kali. Es un hombre justo que dedica su vida en cuerpo y alma a combatir las fuerzas del mal, siempre acompañado de un niño egipcio, descendiente de faraones, llamado Solin. Este audio-cómic de cuatro partes relata el nunca antes contado origen del más grande superhéroe mexicano.

Thirteen-year-old piper Patch Brightwater is a boy in disgrace. Thrown in jail for playing a forbidden spell, he is no one's idea of a hero. But then he discovers a deadly truth—the evil Piper of Hamelyn is on the loose. With the help of Wren, a girl cursed to live as a rat, and Barver, a fire-breathing dracogriff, Patch must stop the Piper from sparking the biggest battle of them all.

Raphael Roberts Sr is one of New York City's finest. A good cop in a city full of bad guys. He works in a department filled with corruption but has no idea how high up the ladder it really goes. The highly decorated veteran is saddled with a rookie fresh out of the academy. The assignment comes with a promise of promotion to the coveted narcotics squad, where he can really do some damage. But first he has to keep the rookie alive long enough. Raphael Roberts Jr longs to be just like his famous father when he grows up. However, the socially awkward teen has struggles of his own to overcome. ...

On Earth, Peter is a financial wizard, the accountant that could make your monetary missteps disappear in a sea of numbers, but he's trapped in a thankless job...until the day he's shot dead in his apartment...only to wake up in a body that isn't his and a world he doesn't know. Part of the hated Gold clan, Peter is now a servant in a land of cultivating martial artists, strange fantastical races, and warring clans. And while he might start at the bottom, the Gold clan gains their power through the accumulation of wealth...and making money is what Peter does best.

When Egyptologist Rom Hardy receives a strange letter from his old friend, the bounty-hunting sniper Rex McTroy, he finds himself drawn into a chilling mystery. In the mountains of New Mexico, a bloodthirsty creature is on the loose, leaving a trail of bodies in its wake. Now, a wealthy big game hunter has offered a staggering reward for its capture, and Rom’s patron – the headstrong and brilliant Evangeline Waterston – has signed the team up for the challenge.

In our fast-paced digital world, stress and anxiety have become constant companions for many. Anxiety A to Z: How to Conquer Stress and Master Calm in the Digital Age is a comprehensive guide designed to empower you with a wide array of tools and strategies to manage and overcome these challenges. This transformative book is structured as an easy-to-navigate alphabetized guide, offering an extensive range of techniques from 'Acceptance' of stress and anxiety to 'Zen Practices and Zen Gardening'. Each chapter focuses on a different approach, making it simple to find what works best for you.

Pecola es una niña pequeña que vive con sus padres y tiene una prima que se llama Claudia. Le gustan las muñecas y las caléndulas, que no le gustan a nadie excepto a ella. Pecola es negra y cree que es fea porque no se parece a Shirley Temple. Y tiene un truco para desaparecer cuando sus padres se pelean o su padre la molesta por las noches: piensa que tiene unos preciosos ojos azules, que todo el mundo admira su belleza y que las otras niñas la envidian. Pero ese sueño nunca se convertirá en realidad y Pecola seguirá atrapada en la triste vida que le ha tocado en suerte.

In these essays, stories, and reflections, trailblazing Yankton Dakota writer and artist Zitkála-Šá honors the rich heritage of Sioux oral tradition. She muses on her childhood and early schooling, shares warrior tales of ancient spirits, and tells of the foreboding appearance of white settlers and missionaries. As a committed activist and a seminal voice for change, Zitkála-Šá also explores the oppressive forces that sought to erase her culture and remove her people from their land.

Online learning has seen a massive shift in recent years, with more people turning to digital platforms to gain new skills and knowledge. A key driver behind this trend is the rise of online communities that offer not just educational content, but also a supportive environment where learners can connect with peers, receive feedback from experts, and grow together. These communities are no longer just a bonus; they are becoming integral to the learning experience.

Twelve-year-old Fernando “Fin” joins his grandfather on a secret quest to find a long-lost treasure swept to sea. But when their first mission takes a near-deadly turn, leaving his abuelo weak and unable to speak, Fin’s left to navigate the hunt alone. Well, not exactly alone—his boring, totally unadventurous dad agrees to help out. With danger lurking at every turn, Fin dives into the mission in order to save Abuelo's life.

Storytel nos trae una aventura clásica de Kalimán. Un ladrón experto en disfraces asalta el Museo Arqueológico de El Cairo y aparenta robar el valioso "Collar de Nefertiti", una valiosa joya del Egipto de los faraones. Para propiciar su fuga, el ladrón secuestra además al Ministro de Cultura de Egipto, a quien Kalimán debe rescatar.

In this exquisite collection of children’s folktales, Zitkála-Šá shares the legends that were handed down to her through generations of Yankton storytellers. These tales display the wide range of insights and observations that accrue to such stories through repeated iteration, but they also benefit from the sharp ear and finely tuned sensibility of Zitkála-Šá as a writer. Her characters seem to speak to us—often crying out to us—in the same tones that Zitkála-Šá must once have heard.

Tales of Dakota Sioux Native American Zitkala-Sa. These tales weave childhood memories and Native American Lore to paint an origin story of a female Native American activist rising.

Ride along with rapper D-Lite on his journey from the mean streets of the South Bronx to the bright city lights of HotLanta! Childhood friends Desean and Shelby are along for the ride as faithful sidekicks. However, life at the top of the charts is more than they bargained for. Success transforms David into the image created for him by his label. The lines between art and life blur as envy turns to jealousy and jealousy turns to murder.