Once bullied to the brink of suicide, 16-year-old Adam Reaper discovers extraordinary powers within himself. Will he use these gifts to save the world from impending doom or to take vengeance upon his enemies?Once bullied to the brink of suicide, 16 year-old Adam Reaper discovers extraordinary powers within himself. As the ungovernable changes within unleash a burning hatred for all who once wronged him, Adam is faced with choosing between using his gifts to save the world from impending doom or to take vengeance against his enemies. For a time, Monica, the love of Adam’s life, is able to keep the newfound darkness in his heart at bay, but tragedy strikes when Adam’s older brother, PJ, is murdered after insidious forces give rise to a formidable domestic terror cell known as The Strangers. As he pursues his brother’s killers, Adam and his friends, Howie and Ace, find themselves thrust into an unthinkable conflict that could ultimately lead to the destruction of the world. As Adam storms farther away from Monica and deeper down the dark path of revenge, the edges of his own darkness begin to fade once again. Daring, complex, and unforgettable, this unique take on the Hero’s Journey delivers a perfect blend of captivating action and suspense.

Kemamonit infiltrates the shadowy government organization that is hunting her.A shepherd made of stone had a son. Today the boy is old enough to set off to seek his fortune in the big city.But the big city is abuzz: the tin princess and the silver queen have gone missing, and the golden king is desperately worried. He offers a bodacious bonanza to the one who rescues the royal ladies. So the stone shepherd's son begins his quest.Only neither of the royal ladies is exactly helpless, thank you, and both of them have their own lives to live. Which is not to say they've got it totally under control, either. A shepherd's son with the world's smallest violin, a rare windflower seed and a piece of ever-burning charcoal might come in handy in averting a war between two imperial grumps.And just such a war needs averting ...

One Tree was not tall like all the other trees in the forest... One day, after a very stormy night, during which several trees had been damaged and at least two had fallen, a tall, battered pine whispered to One Tree; “we don’t know why you stay here..."Unwanted, One Tree sets off, in the company of an owl, to find a land where there are no trees, no forests...These stories go between the novels Heart of the Raven and Children of Shadows and may, or may not, make sense if you have not read the accompanying novelsKatelina finally gets her beach vacation, but it's not all it's cracked up to be. How can it when her companions are vampires? Get ready for book 6 in the Amaranthine series, Children of Shadows, with this collection. Day 2: Torina is ready for a vacation in the sand - ready to let go of some of the constant worries that nag her. But can she find peace on the tropical island, or give into the ghosts of her past under the swaying palms?

Agent Nine is an intergalactic secret agent on a mission to save his organization. As he tries to complete this mission, he falls in love and loses focus.Where do wishes come from?From long hours and an overworked staff who are on call 24/7 to make sure all your dreams come true. Did you think riches and yachts came from nowhere? Magic doesn't come from trees, you know. There are people behind the scenes making the impossible happen, no matter how ridiculous that impossible is.

Liam MacDonald has a rare gift and discovers there are others like him who intend to misuse theirs. He exposes their plot and must run to deny them their revenge. In time, others like him find him, and he becomes their chosen leader. To save them, Liam knows he must use his ability to take on his nemesis,regardless of the outcome.Liam MacDonald was just an ordinary fifteen year old. So everyone thought. As he also thought, until that fateful day when he discovered he was something more than ordinary. He discovered that he was actually quite extraordinary — he could make a daydream, a vision, become reality. He has a gift that has been inherited only by a few each generation throughout history. He is a Vision Master. His gift demands that he become a man before he's ready when he discovers by accident that others with the same gift intend to misuse their power and take over the government. When they learn he has uncovered their plot, they fear his ability stop them and, when they attack, Liam is forced to run and hide with his family and close friends. In time, others like him, equally persecuted, find him and he becomes their chosen leader. To save them, Liam decides he must use his ability to take on the enemy, regardless of the outcome.

Following his acclaimed Atlantic and The Men Who United the States, New York Times bestselling author Simon Winchester offers an enthralling biography of the Pacific Ocean and its role in the modern world, exploring our relationship with this imposing force of nature. As the Mediterranean shaped the classical world, and the Atlantic connected Europe to the New World, the Pacific Ocean defines our tomorrow. With China on the rise, so, too, are the American cities of the West coast, including Seattle, San Francisco, and the long cluster of towns down the Silicon Valley. Today, the Pacific is ascendant. Its geological history has long transformed us—tremendous earthquakes, volcanoes, and tsunamis—but its human history, from a Western perspective, is quite young, beginning with Magellan’s sixteenth-century circumnavigation. It is a natural wonder whose most fascinating history is currently being made. In telling the story of the Pacific, Simon Winchester takes us from the Bering Strait to Cape Horn, the Yangtze River to the Panama Canal, and to the many small islands and archipelagos that lie in between. He observes the fall of a dictator in Manila, visits aboriginals in northern Queensland, and is jailed in Tierra del Fuego, the land at the end of the world. His journey encompasses a trip down the Alaska Highway, a stop at the isolated Pitcairn Islands, a trek across South Korea and a glimpse of its mysterious northern neighbor. Winchester’s personal experience is vast and his storytelling second to none. And his historical understanding of the region is formidable, making Pacific a paean to this magnificent sea of beauty, myth, and imagination that is transforming our lives.

Luke, Charla, Will, Lyssa, J.J., and Ian aren't alone on their desert island. They've survived so far -- but now their enemies are closing in. They have only one chance to escape. Will they make it?

Kemamonit must travel deep into the ancient past in order to confront a powerful sorceress.A Breath of Fiction is a unique collection, since each of the 200 stories contained in the volume is made up of exactly 200 words. The stories range in mood from serious to enigmatic to poignant to silly. Some stories closely examine ordinary moments that might easily be overlooked in the course of a day or a lifetime. Other stories open a window to the fantastic and to the impossible. But all of the stories are concerned with what it means to experience life. The beauty of these very short stories, grouped into twelve different thematic categories, is that a reader may choose to read as much or as little as they choose at a time. Since these stories were originally posted online (on the blog also titled A Breath of Fiction), they are meant to be accessible for a brief moment of reading, or for a complete immersion in the variety of stories and experiences presented in these pages.

In the spirit of DRAGON RIDER and THE THIEF LORD, an enchanting fairy tale told with Cornelia's trademark warmth and wit: Perfect Funke fare for readers in the middle grades--Cornelia's "sweet spot"! Igraine dreams of becoming a famous knight just like her great grandfather, but the truth is, life at the family castle is rather boring. Until the nephew of the baroness-next-door shows up. He's got a dastardly plan to capture the castle and claim as his own the wonderful singing spell books that belong to Igraine's magician parents. To make matters worse, at the very moment of the siege, her mom and dad botch a spell, turning themselves into pigs! Aided by a Gentle Giant and a Sorrowful Knight, it's up to Igraine to be brave and save the day--and the books!

A D'Artagnyn story.A young Gascon woman goes to Paris, with little more than her mother’s sword, a letter of introduction and a burning desire to be a musketeer. That is if the Three Inseparables Athys, Porthys and Armays don’t kill her in duels first. Kings to save, plotting cardinals to counter, killers to catch, battles to win—for all!A Gender Switch Adventure.Empire is the first book of the In Her Name: Redemption trilogy, and is the coming-of-age story of Reza Gard, a young boy of the Human Confederation who is swept up in the century-long war against the alien Kreelan Empire. Nightmarish female warriors with blue skin, fangs, and razor sharp talons, the Kreelans have technology that is millennia beyond that of the Confederation, yet they seek out close combat with sword and claw, fighting and dying to honor their god-like Empress. Captured and enslaved, Reza must live like his enemies in a grand experiment to see if humans have souls, and if one may be the key to unlocking an ages old curse upon the Kreelan race. Enduring the brutal conditions of Kreelan life, Reza and a young warrior named Esah-Zhurah find themselves bound together by fate and a prophecy foretold millennia before they were born.If you’re new to the In Her Name series, here is the author’s recommended reading order:The Last War Trilogy— First Contact— Legend Of The Sword— Dead SoulThe Redemption Trilogy— Empire— Confederation— Final BattleThe First Empress Trilogy— From Chaos Born— Forged In Flame— Mistress Of The Ages

When Gayle and Sander meet on an environmental pirate ship, they promise each other to work against the evils aboard ship. Meanwhile, each has some issues to take care of: Gayle is obsessed with mermaids, and Sander is determined to discover the last remaining biological treasures of the ocean before his dad destroys them all.Gayle has mommy issues. Her mom left when she was eight, abandoning her in the hands of a drunk and unstable father. Oh, and her mom was also a mermaid. Sander has daddy issues. His dad is the CEO of KrakenGo, the largest renewable fuel company on the planet. Oh, and he's also destroying the planet. When Gayle and Sander find themselves on an environmental pirate ship, bound for the four corners of the earth to pillage and plunder what's left of the ocean's magnificent creatures, they agree to band together to stop this madness. Oh, and they still have parent issues...

When twelve-year-old Olivia Lockhart discovers her mother’s been keeping a huge family secret, she becomes determined to find out exactly what her mom is hiding. But strange characters keep crossing Olivia’s path, leading her to a mysterious waterfall on an exotic island. It will take all of Olivia’s inventing know-how to escape the evil plan she’s unwillingly become a part of.When twelve-year-old Olivia Lockhart discovers her mother’s been keeping a huge family secret, she becomes determined to find out exactly what her mom is hiding. But strange characters keep crossing Olivia’s path, leading her to a mysterious waterfall on an exotic island. It will take all of Olivia’s inventing know-how to escape the evil plan she’s unwillingly become a part of.

Carl the friendly creeper assumed life would settle down. After his recent adventures, he was ready to live out a normal life.But all of that changes the night Carl is woken up by someone knocking on his door. To his shock, he finds himself on his doorstep. Carl from the future has returned to warn him of something called End Guardians and their crystals. Can Carl figure out what's going on?GENRE: Children’s Adventure(An Unofficial Minecraft Book for Kids Age 6-12)Carl the friendly creeper assumed life would settle down. After his adventures, including his most recent one about Charlie the Creeper King, he was ready to live out a normal life.But all of that changes the night Carl is woken up by someone knocking on his door. To his shock and amazement, he finds himself on his doorstep. Carl from the future has returned to warn him of something called End Guardians and their crystals.Carl hardly has time to figure out what that means before End portals begin to open all over the Over World. Reunited with Chloe, and a new friend named Liam, they head to the capital city to warn the king.But it doesn’t go smoothly. Thrown into another mystery of legends and monsters, can Carl figure out what is going on before it is too late?This unofficial Minecraft book is not authorized, endorsed or sponsored by Microsoft Corp., Mojang AB, Notch Development AB or any other person or entity owning or controlling the rights of the Minecraft name, trademark or copyrights. All characters, names, places and other aspects of the game described herein are trademarked and owned by their respective owners. Minecraft®/ /TM & ©2009-2016 Mojang/Notch.

Living in the twenty-first century isn’t always fulfilling, even on a sunny day in Sausalito, California. When Tracy used her father’s newest invention, she jumped across time and worlds. Against all odds, she has found love in 1899 San Francisco. Loyal subject of Queen Victoria, born with a silver spoon in his mouth, duty bound to obey and honor his family, Lord Garrett Burnes doesn’t have the right to marry a simple woman from another era. Because they don’t belong together, the way to 1900 has been sealed. Now, the love of Tracy’s life is a world apart.

Dirk Pitt discovers Atlantis, in a breathtaking novel from the grand master of adventure fiction. Clive Cussler has long since proven himself one of America's most popular authors--a master of intricate, audacious plotting and "vibrant, rollicking narrative" (Chicago Tribune). But Atlantis Found may be his most audacious novel of all. September l858: An Antarctic whaler stumbles upon an aged wreck, its grisly frozen crew guarding crates of odd antiquities--and a skull carved from black obsidian. March 200l: A team of anthropologists gazes in awe at a wall of strange inscriptions, moments before a blast seals them deep within the Colorado rock. April 200l: A research ship manned by Dirk Pitt and members of the U.S. National Underwater and Marine Agency is set upon and nearly sunk by an impossibility--a vessel that should have died fifty-six years before. Pitt knows that somehow all these incidents are connected, and his investigations soon land him deep into an ancient mystery with very modern consequences, up against a diabolical enemy unlike any he has ever known, and racing to save not only his own life but the future of the world itself. The trap is set. The clock is ticking. And only one man stands between earth and Armageddon. . . . Filled with dazzling suspense and astonishing set pieces, this is Clive Cussler's greatest adventure novel yet. "I've always had tremendous fun with Dirk Pitt, but nothing has given me more pleasure than the opportunity to send him to that most fabled of lost lands, Atlantis, and to virtually reinvent aspects of its civilization. I hope you have as good a time reading Atlantis Found as I did writing it!"--Clive Cussler