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Ariel is getting used to being a new mother and is excited to see her best friends Hallie and Sean again. She just wants to spend time with them and relax and hear about their wedding. Unfortunately, relaxing is the last thing any of them can do on this visit. Thrust into a new place, the High Witches are delighted to find the fourth-but the circumstances couldn't be worse. A group of men are determined to stop them from casting a spell that could change the world, bringing immense joy but also great disaster. The risks of the spell might be beyond their ability to handle. A great darkness is coming. It will take more than two High Witches to stop it: it will take a coven. High Coven is the third and final book in the High Witch series.

Cassidy is a young tattoo artist living in the Little Five Points neighborhood of Atlanta. She's always suffered terrible nightmares, and sometimes the hideous creatures seem to follow her out of her dreams and into her waking life, though she's the only one who can see them. Drugs and alcohol can blot them out, but never entirely chase them away.When a demonic cult begins to take control of the people in her life, including her younger brother, Cassidy discovers that the unseen world of monsters is very real. She can no longer avoid it. To protect those she loves, she must accept her own hidden supernatural talents and face the forces of evil before the sinister cult achieves its twisted goals and casts the world into darkness.

A Wizard without a Wand? How can that be? Aren't Wizard and Wand almost synonomous?In this first book of the series, we meet this Wizard without a Wand - Shmedley Thrumbledack and his closest friends in their first year at some Wizard School. This Wizard School is so expensive, that Shmedley's parents run out of money buying his supplies and don't have enough left over to buy him a Wand. Shmedley is part of a group of kind students dubbed The Tensome. Shmedley is very smart in Wizard Math and knows exactly how much a kajillion is. Rating G; Reading Level Very Easy 5th Grade; Longest Word: WizardetiquetteSchmedley Thumbledack is a young teenage boy on his way to Wizard School. He's got three things going for him:1)When he says his last name, it sounds like thunder and lightning striking somewhere close by.2)He's as smart as the seniors in Wizard Math.3)He has a full scholarship.About that full scholarship. It only pays for things once Schmedley arrives are Wizard School. It doesn't pay for his transportation to Wizard School and home again. That's understandable, but that means he'll have to ride the Wizard School Bus. Even though his parents are very powerful wizards, they never seem to have much money. They certainly won't be able to afford sending him on the Wizard School Train.Schmedley's parents will have to buy his books, even Proper Wizardetiquette (Wizard Etiquette) which is certain to be Shmedley's least favorite subject. They'll even have to buy his books for Wizard Math, even though he's certain to ace out of that subject on day one.And once his parents have finished buying the ticket for the Wizard School Bus, and have bought all of Shmedley's books, they're out of money. And there's not enough left to buy Schmedley a Wand.But everyone knows that if you're going to be a Wizard, you need a Wand. There's just no way that Schmedley can go to Wizard School without a Wand. He would be the laughingstock. Bullies would no doubt pick on him. And the Wizard School would certainly send him home until he can return with a Wand.Yet, here he is on the Bus to Wizard School. Maybe when he arrives, they'll have some used Wands. Maybe he can find one in the lost and found. Maybe somebody will lend him theirs when he needs one. Fat chance of that!One thing is certain. Without a Wand, Schmedley will certainly flunk out of Dousing - The Art of Putting Out Spells Gone Awry.Schmedley is off to a new adventure at Wizard School. Without a Wand, he's unable to think about it. And he finds himself totally unprepared for what lies ahead.Some stories about Wizard Schools are rather dark. This one is mysterious, yet light. And there's lots of humor. There will be surprises. And you'll like the ending. This is book one of a ten book series.Genre - Fantasy, Magic, Young Adult (YA), Perhaps Middle Grades (MG), Dragons, Dinosaurs.Wizard Schools seem to have certain things in common. Dragons for instance. But Dinosaurs? Yep, this Wizard school also has those. They also have bullies as do other Wizard Schools. How will Schmedley be able to defend himself from them without his wand? Giants, perhaps. One of the students is very tall and very muscular. Most Wizard Schools have Dormitories. Sometimes they're called houses. This Wizard School calls them hotels. The students at all Wizard Schools cast spells. In this one, they all have other special, magical abilities. If this were a book about superheros, those talents might be called superpowers. They all have teachers or professors, and principals or headmasters or headmistresses. And there are always tests, both the formal and informal kind.

The last thing Rayea, the Vampire from Hell needs to worry about is a zombie invasion. In the sixth installment of this series, Rayea realizes contending with creatures forged by her father, Satan may be a reality for her and her friends on Earth. Her walking nightmare begins as Rayea struggles to deal with the ongoing complications of her life: a wedding to plan, the world to save from zombies, and an unexpected call for help from her evil sister, Stephanie.

July 2020 - Planet Earth. Freelance news photographer Sky McKenna is in New York, investigating dark rumours about the murder of US kids by the military. Urban legends? Insane lies? Children are dying, and no one knows. Meanwhile, President Trump is on track for re-election. A series of lethal asteroids recently narrowly missed the earth, and a new planet is visible in the sky. Religious zealots and end-times aficionados are whipping an already stressed-out population into even worse frenzy. As fear and violent riots increase, a state of emergency is declared across the land. These are dangerous times indeed, and yet Sky has no idea of the magnitude of the personal challenge that she is about to face. By summer's end, she will have been transformed forever... The fate of all Humankind will be in her hands.

Do you believe in magic? You just might after you try NLP. NLP stands for neuro-linguistic programming. While it is not actually magical because it has a sound psychological explanation, its effects on your mind and your self-improvement journey may just seem magical. NLP was first developed in the 1970s. It has only gotten better with time. Using visualization and verbal affirmation, you can transform yourself and overcome the hurdles in your mind. You are capable of anything, but you subconsciously limit yourself. NLP teaches you how to overcome your internal mental hurdles to achieve whatever you want in life. There is truly no limit to what you can do with NLP. You can change anything that you dislike about yourself. You can achieve even your most impossible dreams. NLP is the secret to your happiness. You can become whatever you want to be in order to feel happy with yourself. The world of NLP is vast. There are so many applications for NLP in your life. This book is a handy introduction which can open many doors for you. Now that you have this handy tool for self-transformation, you do not have any more excuses. You can start learning to master yourself, achieve your goals, and become greater than you ever imagined being. Today is the day that you learn the key to becoming a better version of yourself. There is no use making excuses or feeling miserable anymore. NLP is your ticket to a great life and a great you. So start reading and practicing NLP today.

Growing up is never easy, but as everyone knows, it can sometimes be exceptionally difficult. This coming-of-age story, a true Bildungsroman, rich in detail, much of it seriously disturbing, is yet rich with humour, friendships, and wisdom. Beginning on the Caribbean island of Trinidad during WWII, the story moves to the Pacific Northwest, then to California, and back to Trinidad, as we follow the triumphs and the tragedies of Arthur (nicknamed Poonky Doodles by his godfather), through his childhood and his teen years, as he tries to find out who he is, who and what he wants to become, and why life can be very cruel even when he tries to do all the right things. This novel of growth, of strength, and of survival, though told through the mask of fiction, is a true story about real people and events. It is a tale you will long remember.

Coffee, tea and chocolate were all still newcomers to France when the eighteenth century historian Le Grand d'Aussy wrote his history of French food and drink. He includes his look at what was then still their recent history in a section on non-alcoholic drinks. But first he looks at the cold ones, notably lemonade, also a relative newcomer, yet already popular enough that those who sold coffee, flavored drinks and even ice cream were known as *limonadiers* - lemonade-vendors. Some of the drinks they sold - rossolis, populo, cedar sours, vinegar syrups - have long been forgotten, while others have become staples of French culture. What the French now call *glaces* ("ices" and "ice creams") not only included true ices (flavored with liquids), but other confections such as "fromages" and snows, and even the first French whipped cream (chantilly ices). One was even said to taste like... butter.Having turned to hot drinks, Le Grand first takes brief but informative looks at how tea and chocolate came to France before beginning a long look at coffee: its fitful beginnings in France, its ultimate acceptance, the rise of the café, the invention of *café au lait*, the spread of coffee cultivation to French islands and the different ways it was made.All of this is very lively, and some of it may sound familiar - Le Grand's work remains a prime source for modern historians on such subjects. Now readers of English can read his account in his own, newly translated, words.

"You do realise," he whispered, his hand reaching up to brush my hair from my face. He began twining a strand around one of his fingers. "That you are my most magnificent obsession." Magnificent obsession. I think I liked that. I certainly understood it. He was mine too."Confronted with yet another curve ball, Lucinda finds herself in Álfheimr at the mercy of the Dökkálfa. And the Fey have unusual rules, rules which even the Dark Fairies like to stretch. Throwing herself into the political machinations of her hosts, Lucinda must negotiate her release. But what could the Dökkálfa monarch want that would mean Lucinda's freedom?Never one to have the patience for politics, Lucinda must adapt to new environments and new challenges, not just from the Fairies, but from all sides now. An old enemy rises to do more harm than good, forcing Lucinda to confront depths of loss she thought long buried. Struggling with her physical well-being, battling a political world that is now her home, and working against a powerful, devious and underhand enemy, Lucinda must draw on all her Light to succeed. However she is not alone. She is watched over by the spirit of a dragon. But everyone knows, the kiss of the dragon is as lethal as its flame.Part I of this series is complete and includes the following titles: KindredBlood Life SeekerForbidden DrinkGiver of LightDancing DragonShadow's LightEntwined with the DarkKiss of the DragonDreaming of a Blood Red Christmas (Michel's POV)Bridging the two parts of this series is the following anthology title: Never Show FearPart II of this series continues with the following title: Darklight"WOW! AN AMAZING END TO AN AMAZING SERIES. A MUST READ FOR ALL PNR AND UF FANS. THIS IS ONE OF MY ALL TIME FAVOURITES AND I STILL DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY NICOLA CLAIRE IS NOT BETTER KNOWN, IN MY OPINION HER BOOKS ARE JUST AS GOOD AS, IF NOT BETTER THAN THAN OTHER GREAT AUTHORS SUCH AS PATRICIA BRIGGS, CHLOÉ NEILL, ILONA ANDREWS AND J. R. WARD." LISA (GOODREADS #132 TOP REVIEWER) "OMG. I HAVE LOVED THIS SERIES FROM THE START, AND THE WAY EVERYTHING WAS ALL WRAPPED UP IN THE END WAS PHENOMENAL...NOW I CAN'T WAIT TO SEE WHAT OTHER STORIES NICOLA HAS OUT THERE." KYRA DUNST (AUTHOR OF SEVERED BONDS)"PERFECT. JUST PERFECT. LOVE FINDING NEW AUTHORS TO ADD TO MY LIST." MICHELLE BOOKLOVERFOREVER (GOODREADS #24 TOP REVIEWER)

Studying the Bible doesn't have to be difficult or boring. With Crossword Bible Studies, you can enjoy spending a few minutes in the Bible in a relaxed, leisurely way. Each crossword puzzle is based on a chapter of the Bible and the clues are taken directly from the 1611 edition of the King James Version (KJV). The verse reference is provided with each puzzle clue, so all you have to do is look up the answer in your Bible. Crossword puzzles make it fun to learn the Bible one chapter at a time. Reproducible crossword puzzlesKing James Version (1611)One puzzle per chapter of the BibleEach clue cites the verse reference25-35 clues for each puzzleLarge, 12-point typeFill-in-the-blank clue formatSuitable for ages 8 to 108

Unless you've faced a class of middle schoolers who would rather be watching TikTok than singing, you don't know. These short songs are a tribute to those who have answered the call. They were forged in the fires of the middle school music classroom from a need to create interactive ways to teach music theory to unwilling singers. Yes, these songs are ridiculous. That's the point. Acknowledge that. Embrace it. These 20 short songs are intended to help teach music theory to children and young students, assuming you can keep them off their phones long enough... Maybe I should make a digital version... I'll get on that. For the time being, these songs have full piano accompaniment and guitar chords, turn lyrics into music, and are intended for a classroom setting. They could be used for individual music lessons or the dedicated student could use them to learn at home, but if they're doing that, they're probably already further down the road they need to go. Each song is followed by an explanation of the theory - a page that provides the necessary "preparation" for the song (what the student needs to know to make sense of the song), and shows the "Lyrics in Action" by explaining the theory in the lyrics line by line. Piano/Vocal/Guitar. Good luck and godspeed.

Once Hunted, Twice Shy by NY Times & USA TODAY from Bestselling Author Mandy M. Roth Welcome to Everlasting, Maine, where there's no such thing as normal. Wolf shifter Hugh Lupine simply wants to make it through the month and win the bet he has with his best friend. He's not looking to date anyone, or to solve a murder, but when a breath taking beauty runs him over (literally) he's left no choice but to take notice of the quirky, sassy newcomer. She'd be perfect if it wasn't for the fact she's the granddaughter of the local supernatural hunter. Even if he can set aside his feelings about her family, Penelope is his complete opposite in all ways. Penelope Messing wanted to get away from the harsh reminder that her boyfriend of two years dumped her. Several pints of ice cream and one plane ticket to Maine later, she's ready to forget her troubles. At least for a bit. When she arrives in the sleepy little fishing town of Everlasting, for a surprise visit with her grandfather, she soon learns that outrunning one problem can lead to a whole mess of others. She finds herself the prime suspect in a double homicide. She doesn't even kill spiders, let alone people, but local law enforcement has their eyes on her. The secrets of Everlasting come to light and Penelope has to not only accept that things that go bump in the night are real, but apparently, she's destined for a man who sprouts fur and has a bizarre obsession with fish sticks. Can they clear Penelope's name and set aside their differences to find true love?

Yksilöity satukirja LUNA-nimisille tytöille! Tyttö herää, eikä muista nimeään. Hikka-Hiiri osaa ratkaista pulman. Hän vie tytön taikabussillaan jännittävälle seikkailulle. Seikkailun määrää lapsen oma nimi! Tyttö, joka unohti nimensä - Taianomainen yksilöity satukirja Kirjasiskot Oy: ltä, kirjasiskot.fi

As a historical subject, the Hansa has been largely ignored. As a literary subject, it is usually a small extra, a player you recognise but need not remember. Most, if asked, would be unable to envision the Hansa. Holbein left us two pictures from the 16th century but little else has survived. It has never found itself the setting of a serious book in English literature. So this book is unique. The Hansa, a medieval association of German merchants, trade from Russia in the east to the Bay of Biscay in the west and this gives us the setting. All the historical events presented are true. The main characters are a fictionalised family of merchants who, like the Hansa, have conflicting desires and principles. Their lives evolve and interconnect over sixty years, during which the plague, war, revolts, voyages, love stories and meetings with contemporary celebrities occur to help throw a light on urban medieval life. The fictional characters are extraordinary and likeable but not unfamiliar. Indeed, the world presented to us is closer to our own than the one inhabited by the knights and peasants living beyond the town walls of Lübeck and London. The characters are portrayed, not as aliens from another time, but as people whose needs-physical, mental and emotional-resemble our own today. The conflict between coercion and consensus is the central theme and is joined by the individual's search for meaning and value in life. This search constitutes the heart of the storyline as the varied characters wrangle with themselves, their families and economic circumstances to overcome life's obstacles and find happiness in being alive. It follows the lives of two unrelated women through trying circumstances who forge an incredible bond that is stronger than family and deeper than romantic love. And it looks closely at Lübeck herself, the Queen of the Hansa, whose progress is charted until she is forced to make a life-changing decision. Finally, there are people who really existed in history, brought to life in a realistic way and shown in a human light to help us understand better what medieval life might have been like.This is a fascinating read on many levels and will leave you wanting to know more about this seminal time.

"Une femme tuée chaque nuit, des assassins sans mémoire... Le commissaire Kohüler et le détective Serbiguier doivent trouver celui qui agit dans l'ombre avant qu'il ne tue Annie et ne recommence à rayer un à un les noms de sa liste."

Este Livro destina-se às empresas do comércio e prestadoras de serviços que tratam diretamente com o consumidor, seja por meios presenciais ou virtuais. Ele é resultado da aplicação prática dos conceitos em mais de 500 empresas, no Brasil e Portugal. É um case de sucesso reconhecido pelo FSE (Fundo Social Europeu), tudo isso somado aos mais de 30 anos de experiência como executivo, professor universitário e consultor do comércio e prestadores de serviços que carrego em meu portifólio profissional. Ao todo são 21 temas que podem ser aplicados de duas formas: 1a - A sequência numérica do foi pensada na ordem natural e progressiva do planejamento de marketing, portanto, se for para começar um negócio novo, ou reestruturá-lo, esta é a melhor opção. 2a - Na ordem que for conveniente para o leitor/utilizador deste conteúdo, de acordo com sua necessidade de implementação dos conceitos, ideal para melhorar ou rever a empresa que já está em andamento. Video no Youtube relacionado - https: //www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Na_rl53PsU Boa leitura e bons resultados.

The 2020 Readers' Favorite Gold Medal Winner in the Young Adult - Romance genre!Tristan Parker is lost.After living through his parents' bitter divorce, Tristan surprises everyone when he decides to uproot his life and move across the country with his dad. Disenchanted, Tristan deals with his pain by shutting out the world... until one day, when trying to retrieve a lost baseball, he climbs through an attic window and meets a girl.Helena Thompson is like no one Tristan has ever encountered. She's quirky, weird, and lives in an imaginary world-her only way of coping with the bizarre life her paranoid mother forces her to lead. Drawn by Helena's magical view on life, Tristan finds himself returning often to the unique girl with the long golden hair. But spending time with her is not an easy task, especially because their relationship must be kept a secret.When Helena's mother discovers the truth, can Tristan find the strength to fight for the girl who has awakened his heart? Or will the paranoid woman who keeps her daughter under lock and key stop their dreams from coming true?Paper Cranes is a modern day, real-world fairytale with a twist. Inspired by the story of Rapunzel, this YA contemporary romance will tug on your heart strings. If you're a fan of sweet romances that touch on real-life issues and delve into the heartache and wonder of first love, then this captivating tale is for you.Get your copy today and escape into a book that you will carry in your heart forever.

¿Y si un día al despertarte fueses la única persona sobre la faz de la tierra?Siete personajes de diferentes lugares del mundo se despertarán un día cualquiera descubriendo, para su desconcierto, que todo el mundo ha desaparecido, que son los elegidos para llevar a cabo una importante y peligrosa misión y que si fallasen la humanidad desaparecería para siempre. Pecados capitales, oscuras tentaciones y secretos tenebrosos se esconden en esta espeluznante novela en la que cualquier fallo puede llevar a la muerte y al fin del mundo.

Experience True Enlightenment and Spiritual Awakening with "The Tao of Life: The Truth about Christ, God and Enlightenment"Are you tired of the same old religious dogmas and seeking a deeper understanding of spirituality? Look no further! "The Tao of Life: The Truth about Christ, God and Enlightenment" is here to guide you on a transformative journey towards true gnosticism and enlightenment within the confines of a material world.In this thought-provoking book, divided into four enlightening parts - Tao of Truth, Tao of Christ, Tao of God, and Tao to Enlightenment - author Daniel Marques presents a refreshingly unbiased perspective on spirituality that transcends the boundaries of any particular religion. Through the interconnected theories explored in each part, readers will gain a profound understanding of what true spirituality entails and how it has been lost each time a prophet has attempted to restore it.Unlike traditional religious texts, this book challenges conventional thinking and delves into the purpose of dreams, individuality, and conscious manifestations through inspired actions. X's philosophic principles shed light on how one can ascend to a new reality, where honesty and compassion thrive, replacing anger and resentment.Prepare to have your concept of reality shattered, as the knowledge unleashed within these pages unveils the illusions that surround us. However, be warned: true enlightenment comes with its fair share of secondary effects. Are you ready to embrace them and venture into uncharted waters?Targeting open-minded individuals who crave a genuine understanding of spirituality, "The Tao of Life" is an invaluable resource for those seeking profound awakening and a life lived authentically. X's mesmerizing prose captivates readers, offering an emotional and intellectual connection that will leave you questioning your own beliefs.Don't miss your chance to unlock the secrets of true spirituality! Grab your copy of "The Tao of Life: The Truth about Christ, God and Enlightenment" today and embark on a journey that will forever change how you perceive the world around you.

This book has been crafted for both the project management novice who is ready to confront their first real project, through to the seasoned veteran with several project battle campaigns under their belt.This book is based on many years of "real-world" System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) project management, as well as the Project Management Body Of Knowledge (PMBOK(R)), the blending of the useful elements from other management practices & principles, and the incorporation of the past experiences & the lessons learnt from the various industrial backgrounds of those persons who graciously contributed to this book's creation.Described within is the practical application of field-tested project management techniques to actual situations and prevailing circumstances where the realities of commercial necessities have to be given serious consideration.Additionally, this book does cover some topics and ugly truths that are often not acknowledged in academic textbooks on project management.

The world can be a very crazy place with times of joy, challenge, and sadness. Individuals should use these times as opportunities to learn and grow. The life quotes in this book will help individuals to have a better perspective on life because, "It's a Crazy World... Learn From It". "Part II: Moving Forward" focuses on life quotes that help individuals move beyond past challenges in preparation for "Part III: Keeping It Going".

Gladys Rosenthal is nursing her wounds after a painful divorce and humiliating rejection. Deciding she doesn't need a man in her life after all, Gladys is determined to focus on starting her new business and enjoying the last couple years of her daughter, Stacie, being home. But Stacie wants to see her mother happy.Coach Shawn Winston may exude confidence on the football field, but the field of love is another story entirely. Shy and quiet, he's put off expressing his interest in Gladys as she works with the Romance Valley High PTO. But his football players want to see him settle down, and back off practice just a little.When Stacie teams up with the football team to set the couple up, they'll have to put out their best plays to get a touchdown in romance.

Some disciples recognized Christ when He broke the bread.Some disciples recognized Christ when He provided fish.But Thomas... Thomas recognized Christ by the wounds. AWAKE AWAKE is a collection of writing, some in verse, some in prose, which look at the world in a new way. It continues on with the theme begun in A SONG TO MY SOUL which asserts that Life is a mystical experience; we just do not notice it because we are used to it. The material in this book is centered on the Mystical Mundane and the Sacred Ordinary. It is a reminder of just how mystical and magical every day in this world is. It seeks to glimpse the religion beyond religion in a world that often confuses the lamp for the light. In a thought-provoking and poetic way, the author touches upon a variety of topics, including: God created a universe just to have a relationship with youThe nature of God is to be love and to be relationalCreation is the arena where this relationship is fostered and growsEverything put on earth is designed to help you with your relationship with GodYou are ALWAYS on God's mindAWAKE is the result of the practical mysticism of bishop R. Joseph Owles an a meditation on Buddhism and THE RULE OF SAINT BENEDICT This book is for youIf you are a seeker of truthIf you are a mystic at heartIf you want to deepen your relationship with GodIf you believe that God is loveIf you are ChristianIf you are "spiritual" but not "religiousIf you are open to seeing the world in a new way Buddha means "Enlightened.""Enlightened" means "to have light within."Jesus said that you (Yes even You!) are the light of the world.To be the light of the world, you must have light within.Therefore, you are the Buddha for your world.Who else could be the Buddha for your world but you? AWAKE Order your copy now and continue the journey to a new understanding

On an island ruled by women, the freedom-loving Mario sets in motion a plan to overthrow the matriarchal government. The revolution he starts may cost him everything he cares about, including a life with the girl he loves.

These lessons teach kids what the Good News of the Gospel is and how to share it with their friends. They learn how winning the lost fits into God's Big Plan of salvation from the beginning of mankind to Jesus coming back to earth again. In the process they learn that God loves people, and has a wonderful plan for their lives."We have discovered that peer evangelism among young children (one kid leading another one to the foot of the cross for a life-changing encounter with Jesus) is one of the most prolific and effective means of evangelism in the nation." (George Barna, Transforming Children into Spiritual Champions, pg 68, Issachar Resources, 2003)

Surrounded by hunky cowboys, what's a girl to do?Advertising executive Paige Porter heads to Las Vegas for the finals rodeo with one goal in mind: Find a cowboy with the perfect... um... genes to model her client's new western clothing line. After covertly watching hundreds of men walk by, Paige finally finds the cowboy with her ideal assets. Before she can approach him, he disappears into the crowd. She's left with a picture of his back pockets and an annoying rodeo clown who makes her wish she'd never left home. Cooper James lives life to the fullest, determined to make people smile with his own special brand of humor. As a rodeo clown and barrelman, he loves engaging the crowd and getting a laugh, even if it means embarrassing an uptight ad executive who's desperately searching for an idyllic model. Intrigued by the woman, Cooper has no intention of telling her he recognizes the denim-clad backside in the photo she's flashing all over town. Laughter, light-hearted fun, and love ensue in this sweet holiday western romance.

Awakening Worlds is an eco-fantasy about the perils of human supremacy and the destiny of planet Earth.Venus (a.k.a. Roselyn), sister of the unborn Earth, is sent to the human world by her mother, the Universe, to protect a child in possession of the new spirit of Earth. If all goes to plan, she will save her sister. But she must save her before humankind destroys her!When Roselyn, daughter of the universe, learns humanity's growing disregard for Earth's health is putting her mother's life in danger, she volunteers to nurture a new spirit in preparation for the birth.Roselyn arrives in the body of a magical bird, fresh from the world of ancient sunlight in 1784, and she soon discerns that human life is dispensable if she is to succeed in fulfilling the prophecy of the next world."This fantasy novel simply blew me away! Well-written, with lyrical prose reminiscent of Dylan Thomas, it tells the story of a race to save the Earth from dying. The green message is not in the least preachy, though: it's wrapped up in a fable where the Universe sends the Earth's spiritual sister, Roselyn, to guide the one woman who can save the planet. As well as the sheer delight of the description of Roselyn's journey, there are humorous moments as Roselyn has to disguise herself as a man to achieve her aims. Tense, fantastical and spiritual, the story feels like a big warm hug. And we'd all like one of those, right?""Hugely imaginative and thought-provoking debut novel from J.C. Thomas. Thomas navigates the landscape of this high concept novel with deftness and ease, which is a triumph for a book that explores the perils of climate change, and the importance of respecting our place in the universe by keeping rhythm with Earth, not fighting against her music.""A very clever and exquisitely written story, "Awakening Worlds" is a modern climate change fairytale. Roselyn, the spirit of Venus, is tasked with saving the Earth from the ravages of Man. As oil slicks pollute the oceans and cities gobble up green fields, Roselyn is in a race against time to find the Earth's spirit and help the planet survive. If Roselyn fails, the Earth and all humans will die."

Ideal For Live Performance or PracticeMasters of Time: For Drum Kit / The Session10 Original Tracks: Funk, Blues, Pop, Swing, Rega, Latin, 7/8 Rock, Motown, Hip Hop, Ballard.Tracks 1 to 10 with drums { basic idear rhythm } Tracks 11 to 20 { Without Drums } Improvise your own rhythms & Fills or use the 10 Written music charts which comes with this pack. This pack also comes with The Session, which includes, Piano, Bass Guitar Parts. Play the 10 tracks live within a band, or Just with the Piano. or just play along with the free downloadable play-along MP3s., ( free download link information and instructions for mp3s within the book )

This short story collection, Gold Balls of Fur and Other Snapshots of Life, contains eighteen stories ranging from 250-word flash fiction to 3,500-word short stories. The stories cover a variety of topics and genres, including humor, science fiction, and romance. Gold Balls of Fur involves three kids trying to manipulate their parents into adopting a Golden Retriever puppy. The parents play along with the kids, knowing full well they are being manipulated. In Tainted Reflection, a man wakes up on his wedding day to find his bride-to-be not the woman he had been dating the past several years, but instead, his best friend, now his gay boyfriend. Confused and thinking everyone is playing a mean joke on him, he comes to realize he had been transported into an alternate dimension and, now, cannot get back to his former life. Despite the problems he meets, a surprising outcome awaits him at the end of the story. These and the other stories show brief snapshots in the lives of the characters as they deal with their issues and conflicts.

Marilyn MonroeShe vigorously played the dumb-blonde stereotype in her movie roles, but there is nothing at all dumb about Marilyn Monroe. Born to a single mother who suffered from severe mental illness, the odds were stacked against the girl originally named Norma Jeane from the very beginning. She became a ward of the state and bounced around from foster home to foster home. The fact that she rose from such impoverished beginnings to become one of the top-billed acts in Hollywood speaks for itself. Inside you will read about...- From Foster Child to Movie Star- The Scene with the White Dress- Marilyn the Jew- Diagnosis of Paranoid Schizophrenia- Marilyn's First Overdose- The Presidential Affair- Locked in the Psych WardAnd much more! Discover the life and legend that is Marilyn Monroe.