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Letting go of dreams? Stepping out of your comfort zone? Two stubborn people from two different worlds. Ricardo wants an uncomplicated life. He loves his work as part-owner of Paradiso Tours, enjoys having female friends and loves meeting new people from all over the world. Though a romantic at heart, his past has a strong hold; Ricardo has trust issues.>He thinks Lexi (what kind of a name is that in his opinion) is a pain in the behind with her mood swings, annoying personality, and her fetish for track suits. But the woman has strong connections to Nico and Lia, friends of his business partner, Annalisa. This complicates things and demands Ricardo act nicely - that woman makes it impossible even if she has strangely fascinating eyes.She thinks he is a womaniser who needs a haircut and needs to stop dressing like a hippie reject from the seventies. The man is vain and just plain mean where she is concerned. Her brain is ready to explode though she does concede the man knows his stuff, has good legs and is great with people. Ha!Somewhere between Italy and Greece, arguments will fade, and an unexpected passion will take its place. Who says love belongs to the young?

Filled with wit, mystery, mayhem, and imaginative capers, this compilation of stories from The Ten Penners is sure to captivate young minds. Perfect for 8-12 year olds, this book is filled with fun and adventure! Get ready to explore the world of Backyard Beasts & Curious Capers!

CALLAN Raising my daughter alone had been a mission no SEAL commander had prepared me to handle. It's been six years since I lost my wife, and my daughter is the only thing that matters to me now. When an injured woman literally falls into my lap during one of our camping trips, I'm given no choice but to help the gorgeous knock-out get out of the woods safely. In addition to my near constant desire to kiss her sassy retorts from her sexy lips, there are other problems to face. There is something haunting in her dark eyes, and I realize that the pack of wolves tracking her are not the only predators I need to worry about... SELINA I pride myself on being self-sufficient and strong. But when I fell onto the unsuspecting and dangerously sexy man beneath me, I find myself needing his help to get back home. He's tall, strong, bearded, and fierce. To top it all off, he comes with an adorable little girl looking to find herself a mommy. But when we realize the danger that has stalked me the past five years is back, I am desperate to flee the strong arms of my rugged savior to prevent him and his daughter from becoming a target. Unwilling to become a victim again, I try to get away. But no amount of running could ever stop me from falling for the mountain man...

Living in Australia SYDNEYPractical GuideTips that can be applied from day 1 of your arrivalEmbarking on a new journey to Sydney, Australia? Whether your stay is temporary or a permanent move, the "Living in Australia Sydney" guide is your ultimate companion for navigating this transition with ease and thriving from your very first day.Chapter 1 - Before ArrivalPrepare yourself before you land: Setting up your own bank accountTransferring money to an Australian bank accountFinding suitable accommodationManaging phone roaming from your home countryPacking essentials and what to leave behindChapter 2 - First DayGetting acquainted with Sydney's climate and seasons: What to wear upon arrival in different monthsMust-do activities upon arrivalNavigating Sydney Airport and transportation options to your accommodationChapter 3 - First MonthSettling into your new life: Accommodation options: Airbnb, community websites, flatmates, hotels/motelsNavigating transportation: public transport, walking, cycling, driving optionsInsights into car ownership: second-hand vs. brand new, ongoing costs, maintenanceManaging banking and mobile phone connectionsChapter 4 - First YearEstablishing a solid foundation: Essential forms of identificationExploring rental and mortgage property optionsUnderstanding accommodation types, strata and council feesManaging utilities: water, electricity, gasTips for moving homes and furnishing your living spaceNavigating health and wellbeing resources: exercise, medical treatment, healthcare systemChapter 5 - Long Term StaySecuring your future in Sydney: Job search strategies and employment rightsInsights into worker's compensation and tax obligationsExploring the world of superannuation and setting up a businessStaying vigilant against scams and fraudAdditional Sections: Comprehensive Reference Links for further explorationIndex for quick topic searchAbout the Author: A brief insight into the guide's creator"Living in Australia Sydney" is not just a guide; it's your passport to confidently embracing your new life in Sydney. Whether you're searching for employment, finding the perfect home, or simply understanding the city's unique rhythms, this guide is your roadmap to a successful and fulfilling journey. Embark on your Sydney adventure with confidence and unlock the keys to thriving from day one.

Arrogant quarterback playboy Benjamin Chase is the hottest player on the team.And guess what...he only has eyes for me.But I finally landed my dream job as a club doctor and have no intention of falling for a guy. Especially one who wears his jersey like a second skin.He thinks I'll swoon for his athletic body, those piercing blue eyes, or his charm like most women. But I'm not like most. I keep a wall around my heart because someone once showed me that what men do best is leave.But when an old knee injury makes us work one-on-one, we exchange our banter, lingering touches, and secret kisses. And suddenly it's what's underneath that jersey that has my heart racing and the ice melting.I try to resist him but his end-game is chasing me.Resisting Chase is a full-length steamy dual POV standalone romance, featuring a hot Quarterback who falls head first for the sassy yet fun-loving heroine who makes him work for her.

Prayers and quotes to help the reader "surrender", joined with the desire and willingness of our heart to "be helped", create a joining with the inner strength of the Holy Spirit, lifting our mind high above the battleground of judgement thoughts, to the lawns of heaven, where Holy Instants and revelation come through. Surrendering is having the willingness to step back and let him lead the way. As Cate awoke on New Years Day 2016, the Holy Spirit showed her a vision of the front cover of a Holy Spirit prayer book. She heard guidance that she would be writing these prayer books over "time" and each one would have a theme based on A Course in Miracles and to attach to a flower for easy recognition. These prayers demonstrate how to "pray" which is really an "asking" or "inviting Him" into our mind, to bring his wisdom and comfort. Cate started writing the prayers down but was not guided to publish them, until in 2020 Shannon contacted Cate, sharing that she felt Jesus guiding her to offer to help Cate in any way she asked. They both felt that were to work on finishing the prayer books and Shannon's part was to allow Him to show her what flower photos, design and quotes to bring forth. A wonderful collaboration ensued, which bought about the resulting beauty of the books. Designed and guided by the Holy Spirit to help you dear reader, to lift into the happiness and peace, that is Home. The Holy Spirits purpose for these prayers is to "Let these prayers nourish the desert of the unawakened mind with the living waters of God's Love". In this prayer book are prayers helping the reader to invite the Holy Spirit into their mind, interspersed with quotes for surrendering, from A Course in Miracles that work together to shift the minds perception, which is the Miracle!. Simply read each prayer quietly and slowly, allowing the words to bring the experience in. Feel willing to hear the Holy Spirit. Give time over to silence. Don't rush and read them all at once. Take your time to let the living waters of truth wash away all the dusty thoughts. Cate Grieves is a spiritual teacher of A Course in Miracles. "To teach is to demonstrate", so Cate is a teacher by her demonstration of love, peace, wisdom and joy that extends effortlessly through her to all. She is deeply connected to her inner guide, the Holy Spirit and lives by this guidance. Cate speaks at international conferences, writes for Miracle Worker magazine, writes on facebook, facilitates workshops, retreats, courses and Satsangs. Cate lives in Melbourne, Australia.

Introducing Bait, the little toad with a big personality. Bait the toad loves the camera, and the camera certainly loves him! From TikTok star to up-and-coming hat model, Bait has come a long way from his roots on the Rio Grande at the Texas-Mexico border. Nothing will stop him from becoming the world’s next top supermodel… certainly not the fact that he’s an amphibian. (Bait would like to stress that frogs and toads are entirely different—and while frogs must be kissed to become princes, toads are plenty royal on their own, thank you very much.) In his modeling portfolio, Bait is ready to prove that toads have what it takes to make it big. Whether it’s sporting sassy homemade hats, striking confident poses in the garden, or hanging out with his furry friends, this tiny toad has a lot to teach us all about being comfortable in our own skin. Brighten up your day or make a loved one laugh with Bait and his pals, a perfect gift for any age.

A fresh take on what it means to be a "spiritual being having a human experience", this raw and wholly uncommon memoir explores how the crunchy moments of our daily life can be used to inspire the deepest transformation. Sydney-based yoga practitioner, teacher and emotional intelligence consultant Sherrie Laryse set herself an audacious goal: to quit the lucrative corporate job she disliked, to secure $50,000 for a house deposit and to meet her future husband. She achieved all three within a week. This paradigm-shattering experience led her on an intense decade-long journey of questioning the limiting beliefs we impose on ourselves, and what happens when we have the courage and curiosity to explore our infinite potential - even when life drops us some curve balls, which it inevitably did! Using herself as a case study, Sherrie shares how she moved through fertility challenges, her innate desire to mother, health issues and the death of a friend. Through the tools she shares, she overcomes feelings of fear, failure, lack and loss, using each of her obstacles as stepping stones to create an inspiring and fulfilling vision of her future. Weaving together Sherrie's personal reflections, meditations and insights from Eastern wisdom traditions and Western sciences, On Path illuminates the path for modern-day way-seekers in a world bent on rewarding outdated ideals of perfection. On Path is for people who would like to know how to move through life's ups and downs with greater ease. It is for people who want more tools to process heavy emotions such as grief, feeling lost in life or feeling like they're 'not enough'. It is for people who feel that they are missing something, or someone. "A meaningful story loaded with humility, humour, and love that will awaken a deeper wisdom for life."Dr John Demartini, International Best-selling author of The Values Factor - The Secret to Creating an Inspired and Fulfilling Life-

First: (adverb)a: before another in time, space, or importance.b: for the first time.>A boy who can't find what he wants.A Daddy who doesn't know what he needs. With his big blue eyes, lean frame, and propensity for adorkable clumsiness, Mikey Harrison is a Daddy magnet...for the wrong type of Daddy. Those who mistake his desire to serve as an open invitation to mistreat him and abuse his trust. But all of that changes when he lays his eyes on Stirling Bishop. Sure, the strong, silent (and irresistibly sexy) type ticks all of his boxes, but it's the tenderness underlying Stirling's strength that makes him achingly irresistible. For Mikey, it's insta-love.>Despite looking like he was put on this earth to be the Daddy of every boy's dreams, the thought of dating a younger guy has never even crossed Stirling's mind, much less the idea of being a Daddy. But there's no denying that Mikey awakens something deep within him-the desire to dominate, the need to care. It's been dormant, yet bubbling under the surface within him for his entire life. Can Mikey help Stirling find the strength he needs to be the Daddy he was meant to be...and become the Daddy of Mikey's dreams? ◆◆◆ FIRST>Come along for the ride and enjoy some crazy/sexy/cool shenanigans including: impromptu foot rubs, naked butlers, a crew of sassy friends, lots of LOLs, and all the feels on the way to a heartwarming HEA. First is the first book in the 99 Daddies series. Each book in the series will contain overlapping characters and storylines, so you may enjoy them more by reading them in order. ♥♥♥ 99 DADDIES>Escape to Daylesford, the (fictional) Daddy capital of America. If you love steamy and complex Daddy/boy dynamics, May-December gay romances with a twist, sweet and sassy MM age-gap romances, and chasing those guaranteed HEAs, you'll love it here. So come along and meet the 99 Daddies of Daylesford. Who will be YOUR favorite?

Jonty's JourneyGems, Love, Artists and a Golden LionAustralia and South Africa 1880-1902Sydney Jeweller, Jonty Evans' passion for gems takes him to Africa at a volatile time. He finds the diamonds he's looking for and gets given a lion cub. Then Jonty gets kidnapped. His experiences in the Transvaal plunge him into questioning everything he knows of life. Soon nightmares haunt him.On return home, he nearly messes up his love life with his beloved Lottie before it even starts, and he struggles to settle. His wife's father, Luke Lockley from Parramatta, takes him in hand and points him to someone who can help.He's recalled to Africa as a liaison and reconnects with his lion, Chimbu, when he saves the life of his security detail. His life journey introduces him to the most amazing Heidelberg artists, politicians, poets, rebels, and the scapegoat soldier Harry Breaker Morant. Can Jonty bury the past and regain the peace he's lost? Will Lottie stay with him on him life journey?

Resigning herself to a life of sadness and solitude, Blair struggled day by day in the city. Her mother had passed a year earlier and her dad lived hours away on a farm. Too far for a girl who could only afford one good meal a day. So when her dad suddenly appeared on her doorstep offering a warm room and good food, she couldn't refuse. Taking her only possession of worth, a phone that belonged to her mother, Blair left the city for her childhood home. But as Blair came to realise, home was a four letter fantasy. The spawn of her dad's mistress, the woman who tore her family apart, had also come to stay. The farmhand, Tanner, who took Blair's interest and soon her heart, was already taken. And the fates wouldn't allow her to be happy going so far as rewinding time to change her destiny. At least school was soon to begin and Blair could find peace once more in the solitude of insignificance. A peace also denied her. Lillian, a short and wily student in Blair's year, marked her as friend and Astrid, dark and impetuous girlfriend of Tanner, targeted her as an enemy. In a world where she wished only to remain unnoticed, Blair would be forced into the spotlight to face her demons and defy even the fates themselves.

"From beloved Congolese comics creator Barly Baruti and Belgian comics critic Thierry Bellefroid, translated from the original French by Batchelder Award-winning translator Ivanka Hahnenberger A Harlem gangster's trip to Central Africa to attend the legendary 1974 Ali-Foreman "Rumble in the Jungle" boxing match becomes a one-way ticket to the seedy underground of Zaire-complete with espionage, murder, and a communist plot to overthrow Zaire's infamous President Mobuto. On October 30, 1974 in the Republic of Zaire, Muhammad Ali and George Foreman will fight the biggest boxing match in history-the epic Rumble in the Jungle, watched by over one billion people worldwide. But on the streets of Zaire, now the Republic of Congo, a deeper conflict is at play, as communist and capitalist forces move against each other in secret and corruption under Zaire's president Mobuto threatens to plunge the country-and the Cold War-into chaos. When Ernest, a low-level gangster from Harlem, wins tickets to travel to Zaire and attend the fight, he's eager to reconnect with his African roots and escape the ruthless gang leaders he's indebted to back home. But in Zaire, Ernest becomes entangled in an Angolan coup against Zaire's president Mobuto Sese Suko, inspired by Che Guevara himself -and soon realizes that Zaire may hold even more dangers for him than Harlem ever had. With punchy dialogue, Barly Baruti's characteristic art style, and all the best elements of a great gangster story-sex, spies, bribes, and murder-Chaos in Kinshasa is a grungy, graphic thrill ride through a pivotal moment in Cold War, African, and sports history"--

Christmas day was always a jolly time for Santa, his Elves, and the merry Reindeer. That's because it was the one time, they all got to fly around the world visiting the good little boys' and girls' homes, dropping off their gifts. However, one year this festive day of celebration nearly never arrived. Will Santa and his pals be able to save Christmas before it's too late?

I didn't know he was a billionaire and a single dad the night he was stranded with me and only one bed. Marc has been in my bar a few times before. We often exchanged a few words, but this time was different. His flight was delayed and then cancelled, so I joined him for a drink after closing and got to know him... really well. As good as he looked in suits, nothing prepared me for Marc without one. Or the way he held me afterwards, despite me telling him I never do that.Whatever. What's one night of rule breaking? I'd never see him again anyway.Except, when I finally land a prestigious architecture trainee position in New York, I find myself on his doorstep.Marc's full of surprises.He never mentioned he had a daughter.This is a complication I don't know if I'm ready for. It was supposed to be one night of harmless fun, but now he won't let me go.And I don't know if I want him to.The Christmas Agreement is a full-length steamy dual POV standalone romance, featuring a hot single dad billionaire and a sassy yet fun loving heroine.

Keli Kalabaw had just moved to a new school. She was a water buffalo and she knew that there were only a few water buffalos in her new neighbourhood. She was nervous about having to make new friends yet excited at the same time. How will Keli Kalabaw fit in with the other animals in her new school? Will she meet new friends along the way? A heart-warming tale about friendship and self confidence. A perfect book for kids ages 3+ years old.

A fistful of thuggery, an overdose of doctors, a lost memory, a poisonous book of potions, an inspirational blacksmith, a lavish dinner with porky pies, lascivious lawyers, and a dungeon with a view... Emotions spill over like an Icarumban washer girl with a pot of hot water. Is the silver button really the key to the Duchy's future? Ophelia Offcut, Mary Brewer and Olivia Hiepants are women on a mission... Well, more in damage control. Bad things have happened since the Duke of Lower Icing was attacked, and they look to be getting worse when Frank Offcut goes missing. The Silver Button Saga concludes through the eyes of three different women, each conflicted by duty and desire... if only they didn't have so many 'if onlys' to contend with. What People are saying about The Silver Button Saga: When Doctor Manky Strolled In - Book 1 of The Silver Button Saga This is a top read. You'll fall in love with the colourful characters and their adventures. Set in the past with great attention to description and detail it's easy to visualise the world of Dr Manky. Fantastic maps which really help you immerse yourself in a time of the past.Can't wait for the next book in the "Silver Button Saga">Tim Thompson's 'When Doctor Manky Strolled In' takes you away to a medieval world animated with witty invention and lively characters. I couldn't put it down.>In the Duchy of Lower Icing, the peace is about to be shattered when the Duke is attacked in strange circumstances. Drawn into a web of conspiracy is an ex-burglar, a young doctor, a royal guard, a gamekeeper and a butcher. Many questions are raised; who is the mysterious Dr. Manky? How are the sun worshiping zealots involved? Will a simple silver button lead to the fall of a Duchy?I was drawn to this at my bookstore; an eye catching cover, a local author, and a uniquely interesting premise made me pick it up, and I was not disappointed. The medieval world of The Five Duchies is incredibly well thought out and is clearly made with passion and finely crafted by the author.If you love detailed maps, hilariously named places and interesting characters, this is definitely one to check out. It is hard to describe it and give it justice so I'll just say if you mixed Sweeney Todd with Terry Pratchett you'd be somewhere in the ballpark.>When Frank Offcut Went Missing - Book 2 of The Silver Button Saga 'When Frank Offcut Went Missing' is the entertaining and thrilling conclusion of the 'Silver Button Saga'. It was a pleasure to read, funny and wise.>This is the sequel to When Dr Manky Strolled In and it definitely doesn't disappoint. Loved the new points of view and the twists and turns the story takes. If you enjoy a bit of a mystery mixed with some humour I highly recommend.***** SARAH

The Hummel family has lorded over their corner of rural South Australia for generations. Their grand homestead - Malaya - is enclosed in a ring of pines and vast sheep paddocks. But the Hummel men keep dying, falling from the same windmill every five years... and Balthasar is the last in the line.Balthasar has only a matter of months before the next anniversary. To survive, he needs to decipher the past and he thinks he can: Balthasar has inherited his father's final memory at the windmill. With the help of Hugo, a young unknown visitor to Malaya, Balthasar has a chance to survive his fate... and prove he isn't mad.

A ghostly stranger, an ex-adventurer and supplier of 'hot' pork pies, a delirious Duke, a Sun worshiping zealot, a young man with a case of 'miracle' cures, and a butcher with an axe to grind... Madness and mayhem blossom like unexpected dalliances, but the question remains - will Sir Richard Upson and the Duchy of Lower Icing be undone by a silver button? What does happen when Doctor Manky Strolls In? Find out in this amusingly intriguing story set in the imaginary medieval world of The Five Duchies... in particular, the bustling town of Lower Icing, where the Inns are in, the guards need guards, and the news is yelled out by a man in a red coat... but not the real news. What People are saying about The Silver Button Saga: When Doctor Manky Strolled In - Book 1 of The Silver Button Saga This is a top read. You'll fall in love with the colourful characters and their adventures. Set in the past with great attention to description and detail it's easy to visualise the world of Dr Manky. Fantastic maps which really help you immerse yourself in a time of the past.Can't wait for the next book in the "Silver Button Saga">Tim Thompson's 'When Doctor Manky Strolled In' takes you away to a medieval world animated with witty invention and lively characters. I couldn't put it down.>In the Duchy of Lower Icing, the peace is about to be shattered when the Duke is attacked in strange circumstances. Drawn into a web of conspiracy is an ex-burglar, a young doctor, a royal guard, a gamekeeper and a butcher. Many questions are raised; who is the mysterious Dr. Manky? How are the sun worshiping zealots involved? Will a simple silver button lead to the fall of a Duchy?I was drawn to this at my bookstore; an eye catching cover, a local author, and a uniquely interesting premise made me pick it up, and I was not disappointed. The medieval world of The Five Duchies is incredibly well thought out and is clearly made with passion and finely crafted by the author.If you love detailed maps, hilariously named places and interesting characters, this is definitely one to check out. It is hard to describe it and give it justice so I'll just say if you mixed Sweeney Todd with Terry Pratchett you'd be somewhere in the ballpark.>When Frank Offcut Went Missing - Book 2 of The Silver Button Saga 'When Frank Offcut Went Missing' is the entertaining and thrilling conclusion of the 'Silver Button Saga'. It was a pleasure to read, funny and wise.>This is the sequel to When Dr Manky Strolled In and it definitely doesn't disappoint. Loved the new points of view and the twists and turns the story takes. If you enjoy a bit of a mystery mixed with some humour I highly recommend.***** SARAH

Times are tough for the old gods. The world has left most of them behind and only a few now remain: the Fallen Gods, still clinging to hopes of return as legitimate deities.Dionysus, god of wine, theatre and ritualistic madness, has taken human form and runs both a disreputable music hall and a more legitimate regular theatre in Victorian Era London. All he wants is to do is fit in with the times and lead a quiet and obscure existence, assisted by his loyal maenads, Mags and Leah.But to his dismay other forgotten gods, and a tribe of rakshasa demons, wish to conquer the world for their own. Dionysus and his followers must oppose their various attempts to enslave humanity, and still get the curtain up on time.Fallen Gods Act I is a series of four linked novellas comprising the following stories: The Resurrection BoxSusannahThe MoonsnatcherMister Foxwood's Holiday

I'm his new trainee, and he has one rule: no dating employees. Sick of working for my parents in our small town, I apply for a traineeship in the city. While waiting at the airport, on a high from nailing my job interview, I meet James, a tall, handsome businessman who comments on my glass of Champagne.His charisma and dark eyes have me feeling all hot and bothered. I catch my flight home and think I'd never see him again...But when I arrive on my first day as a trainee, I bump into him and I'm blushing again. It isn't until I meet the new CEO and find out it's...Him.My plan is to focus on the program and not get distracted by him-it's forbidden. But when he takes time out to teach me when I get stuck with a project and encourages my newly found independence, my attraction for him grows stronger.One night we cross a line, making it impossible for me to deny my feelings. Now, where does that leave me?Do I choose work or love?

"Hi!! I'm Epi Dermis, but my friends just call me Skin! Raise your hands if you sweat, tan, itch, have hair, or have freckles! I've been feeling pretty sensitive lately because everybody has something to say about me. But people don't always tell the truth. My color doesn't make me fast, strong, smart, or scary. I just want to shout, "It's just skin, silly!" An illustrated children's book on the evolution of skin color, based on a collective 40+ years of peer-reviewed research from expert anthropologist Dr. Nina Jablonski and historian Dr. Holly McGee, Meet Epi Dermis, your kid's quirky, clever guide to the origin of skin color! Using simple science and interactive activities, Epi takes readers on an adventure through human history to find out why skin is the hardest working organ in the body business. Whether it's how migration and climate changed our skin's need for melanin, to why sweat is your body's secret superpower, Epi's got all the facts-and uses them to challenge false narratives about race and give kids the information they need to do the same"--

A hot single dad.A young workaholic.One drunken hookup at a bar as strangers...UntilHe moves in next door.Thomas will do anything for his daughters. That includes the hard work of rebuilding their lives after his wife's tragic death a year ago. But unrelenting grief and fear of suffering another loss keeps him from moving forward and embracing the possibility of love again.Jennifer takes nothing for granted. She knows to get ahead at work; she has to work harder than everyone else and remain focused. Focusing would be a lot easier if Thomas wasn't so irresistible, and her overprotective father wasn't so disapproving of the romance.With his heart and his daughters' well-being at the forefront of his mind, will Thomas deny himself the opportunity to love again, or will he follow his heart and see where it leads?

Do you wish you were one of those people who openly sing and make it look so easy? Do you feel like you can't quite "let go" when singing? Do you suffer from feeling "not good enough" or struggle with fear of failure or perfectionism when it comes to singing?Vocal Coach Becky Gilhespie always felt that despite receiving the best voice training, the biggest thing that held her back was actually her crippling sense of self-consciousness. This easy to follow, practical step program, combines therapy, awareness and study of mindset with the best practices in contemporary vocal training to help singers overcome their mental hurdles, open up their innate musical creativity, and sing and perform with complete authenticity, confidence and ease.

Stone. Since Auren first encountered it, his world had not only grown larger, it had grown darker. All peoples encountered Stone differently, depending on the particular attributes they first experienced. The Earomeiren, great warrior giants of the planes south of Cassion, used it as a crown jewel after discovering its capacity to reflect light. The Innergrad, diminutive and uncomfortably informal mountain dwellers, added markings to Stone which affected the remarkable properties in a particular direction such as speed, strength or vision. Rastmarr, exiled 'magician' of the undulating region North of the kingdom of The First, discovered not only how to merge Stone with steel, but how to evolve actual living flesh into something greater. But to what end? As Rastmarr's knowledge of Stone increased, so too did his lust for power. All peoples would soon discover that where there that lust is, only one thing may follow.War.Auren had assumed a knowledge of conflict; of good and evil, right and wrong. Actually encountering war had proven all his assumptions wildly inaccurate. His enemies would not always remain so, and his friends... Nothing would stop his pursuit of the self-proclaimed Master of Stone, although his noble intentions will be shown to be nothing more than a scared child running from a truth he feared to face. During this race his understanding of Stone will grow, and shape him not only from a child to a man, but into something more than even that.He would come to understand power, as his own increased, but only as much as youth understands the fulfilling of need. Beyond that, beyond his need for vengeance... well, it would just have to be enough. The worlds depended on it.

A spilled coffee, an arrogant jerk, and my new boss. What else could go wrong?With his pretty blue eyes and entitled attitude, Joshua Ward walks around like his sole mission is to make my life as difficult as possible. But I'm not prepared to let this new high-paying job go, so I roll up my sleeves and prepare to work.Except, one late night work session, I kiss my enemy and my perception starts to shift. I see beyond the tailored suits and custom-ordered ties. Joshua Ward is more than his money.Sparks fly between us, and he makes it clear he wants me as his next big project. But can either of us really trust? I'm not the only one who is afraid of love. I could never fall for a man like Joshua Ward... Could I?

"Pearl has always felt more comfortable in the sea than surrounded by the people in her sleepy South African town who always seem to let her down. But when a new friend from below the surface is taken by poachers, Pearl may need a little help after all. Since her mother left, Pearl has spent more and more time in the ocean, fishing to help her father pay the bills. But when she gets mixed up with a group of illegal abalone poachers and starts diving near a restricted wreck, Pearl meets an ancient sea monster named Otto--who isn't quite as monstrous as she thought. And when Otto's enemies come back to finish what they started, Pearl is the only one who can save him, but only if she has the courage to let go of her past and open up to others--including the girl from class she's got a crush on. With her one-eyed pup sidekick and a whole lot of nerve, Pearl may just be able to save Otto and finally tell the truth to her father... and, more importantly, to herself. With vibrant full-color illustrations, Pearl of the Sea is a South African adventure story exploring how we are both bound to and freed by nature, seen through the eyes of a tough teen-aged heroine determined to live life by her own rules"--Provided by publisher.