Young Adult

Jack the Cat is back and it is up to you to follow Jack and solve his most intriguing case in the Five Streets!This is the exciting second tale in the The Adventures of Jack the Cat cozy cat mystery series for adults and teens!Jack is called into action again when one of Azrael's spies is discovered dead in the middle of the Five Streets. Is it a coincidence or a calculated murder? Can Jack find out who did it?The murder case brings old and new friends together but are they still friends?The cats must face more challenges than the Five Street murder alone. A new virus keeps Humans in their houses. What seems like a blessing at first might pose an additional threat to the survival of the Five Street cats!Can the Five Streets continue to exist without the help of Humans?Can Jack and his friends solve the case in time before they find the next victim? Jack feels the murder is more than just a coincidence and involves more than just finding a killer loose on the streets. Has the Grey returned to taunt Jack?Grab your copy of The Adventures of Jack the Cat, and follow Jack deep underneath the Five Streets to discover the Sewers and the secrets that lay hidden in the dark!

One of our super-heroes is missing.It took a devastating attack on Kingsport to reunite the Hero Squad, but their reunion proves short-lived after Lightstorm vanishes following the battle, leaving the team without its most powerful member at the worst possible time.Damage Inc. is back and more dangerous than ever, thanks to the mysterious mastermind known only as the Foreman arming them with enough firepower to take on the Hero Squad - but for what sinister purpose? The Squad is determined to find out, but the answers could cost them dearly.Psyche takes center stage for this game-changing chapter in the Action Figures saga, which includes the bonus short story, Action Figures - Live Free or Die.This is when everything changes!

Fuku Sayuri, a eu une enfance remplie d'insulte et de moquerie. Alors qu'il se déclare à sa seule et unique lueur d'espoir, elle l'humilie devant tout le monde. Notre héros n'a plus qu'une chose en tête: se venger.Contrairement à ce qu'il était par le passé, il a travaillé dur pour ressembler à ce qu'il est aujourd'hui. Par le plus grand des hasards, il retrouve sa cible le premier jour de son transfert au lycée, Tsubaki Ai.L'occasion se présente et il décide d'écrire son plan.

LES CARNETS ROUGES - Tome II - La crypte Pedro a ouvert une porte sur une nouvelle dimension et sa vie va prendre une tournure à laquelle il ne s'attendait pas. Pourtant rien n'est joué car sa principale commanditaire hésite à continuer la partie. C'est trop dangereux, dit-elle.Il faut prendre du recul, analyser la situation, aviser pour se décider. C'est alors qu'un concours de circonstances va l'entraîner dans de nouvelles péripéties. Sera-t-il à la hauteur des nouveaux défis qui l'attendent ? LES CARNETS ROUGES II Un roman initiatique où se mêlent aventure et quête de sens.

Welcome to our exciting coloring book! This book is filled with fun and engaging illustrations that are just waiting for you to add your own special touch of color. Each page features a unique and delightful images that will inspire your creativity and imagination. Whether you prefer to use crayons, markers, or colored pencils, you'll have a blast adding your own vibrant hues to each picture. And don't worry if you color outside the lines - this book is all about expressing yourself and having fun!

La storia de "Alla ricerca di Aztlán" si snoda tra il 1935 e il 1937, ma con un breve excursus introduttivo negli anni 50 e ripercorre le vicende di un giovane australiano alla ricerca del padre, un marinaio cinquantenne, uno degli ultimi gentiluomini di ventura.La ricerca porterà il giovane australiano ad imbattersi con personaggi realmente esistenti, dell'epoca precedente al secondo conflitto mondiale e con la ricerca di Aztlán, la mitica ed incerta patria dei Mexicas, la tribù di origine Nahua che gli spagnoli preso a chiamare impropriamente Aztechi e con le vicende di due giovanissimi gemelli catalani in fuga dalla Guerra Civile Spagnola.Sarà la ricerca del padre, come con quella di Aztlán, a portare il giovane australiano non solo protagonista di numerose avventure che ne formeranno il carattere disincantato e ribelle, ma nel comprendere i reali motivi che spingono un essere umano nel continuare a camminare sulla strada della vita.

Jamison Warzinski had a crush on Amber since middle school. When Jay starts his first job at the burger joint, Amber becomes his mentor. She's quirky and fun, with just a hint of a dark side; a romance blossoms. Jay's best friend, Cade, sees the red flags. He tries to warn him, but Jay's heart refuses to listen.Several months into the relationship, Jay and Amber's feelings have escalated-no more waiting. Their precautions fail, and the pregnancy test is positive. Amber tells Jay he has no say in any of her decisions, yet she keeps pulling him back in. He's stuck on an emotional rollercoaster, with Amber at the controls.Three lives hang in the balance. Will anyone emerge unscathed?

Cheated tells the story of Chastity born to Bajan parents whose identity becomes submerged within the cultural, archaic, and Victorian upbringing fostered on her by her parents. Left emotionally wrecked by the experience, Chastity is bereft of her identity, having spent most of her childhood being ridiculed, constantly compared, dismissed as a non-entity, and being cheated of enjoying the family life that she craved. After finding the courage to fight back, the trajectory of her life changes when she takes the steps to redefine her own values and create the journey of life on her own terms.A story of tear-jerking emotional trauma which progresses to one of great fortitude, resilience, and empowerment when Chastity realises the power is in her own hands to change the trajectory of her life.

What Monsters Lurk in a Child's Dream? Vincent Green is no ordinary nine-year-old. Every time he closes his eyes, Vincent runs the risk that his nightmares will invade reality when he wakes up, trapping him and his family in a waking nightmare only they can see. The curse has already taken his parents, manifesting nightmare pirates to abduct his mom and dad. Every guardian he has stayed with since has had their home destroyed by aliens, dragons, or giants- although Vincent and his brother Fawkes somehow always bear the blame for the chaos and destruction left in the nightmare's wake. As Vincent and Fawkes begin their stay with their last living relative, their grandfather Bill, the precautions they take to prevent waking nightmares fails. Zombies cross over from Vincent's mind, intent on destroying his family and capturing him. Now, the only things standing between Vincent and his greatest fears are his athletic older brother, his historian grandfather, and two pugs, one of whom is a coward... And his own courage, if he can find it.

On Earth, Carrie Hauser is a hero.But on the far side of the galaxy, she's just another soldier on the front lines of an interplanetary war.Carrie has barely recovered from thwarting an alien invasion of her home town when she's whisked away to the heart of the Kyros Alliance and pressed into service with the Vanguard, a cosmic peacekeeping force dedicated to defeating the terrorist network known as the Black End.Surrounded by hostile extraterrestrials, including among her teammates in the Vanguard, Carrie finds herself in for the fight of her life against an unstoppable force hellbent on spreading chaos and destruction - and if the Kyros Alliance falls, Earth could be next.Get ready for the wildest ride yet in the Action Figures saga!

Forgiveness is only a step away. After his breakup with Elli, Adrian takes a downwards turn and trying to drown his sorrows with alcohol doesn't help him. In fact, all it gives him is two DUIs, which in turn rids him of his scholarship and his spot on his hockey team. When he gets sent to live with his Pops way up north in Christmastown, he takes his resentment to the next level. Nothing could ever make him want to change. Until he meets Brooke and the kids she's training. Once on track for a top competitive figure skating position, Brooke has lost her way. Now she's being forced to help a bunch of kids put on a Christmas pageant. And even worse-she has to teach an errant hockey player how to ice dance. Finding common ground between them isn't nearly as difficult as a triple axel. But can the rink also help them to repair the damage of their past mistakes? Will Adrian and Brooke learn to find strength in each other's arms?

Nowhere to turn. The story of Frey continues in the second book of the series. Frey had lived in a world where humans were fairy tales. A world where she believed she'd been wrongfully accused. All that had changed. After revealing her dark history, Frey has no choice in her allies. Her old life is the enemy. She needs their protection. Forced to join with a group of strangers whose pasts seem to intertwine with her own, she struggles to regain her memories and her full power, only to find there is more danger on the other side. Except now, there is no going back.

In "The Hadrian Prophecy," a young woman named Anna is thrust into a dangerous battle to save Earth from an alien invasion. When Anna receives a mysterious box containing a powerful ring, she discovers that she and her father are not human, but aliens from a planet called Eldron. Meanwhile, a ruthless alien empress named Aella is searching for an Eldronian baby who is prophesied to overthrow her rule. As Anna tries to unlock the secrets of the ring, she attracts the attention of a vicious alien named Grizel, who is on a mission to find "The Gèrye." With the help of a conflicted black ops agent named Frank, Anna must use the ring's powers to track down and defeat Grizel before it's too late. But as the Hadrian fleet invades Earth, Anna realizes that she is the key to fulfilling the prophecy and stopping Aella's plans for domination. With heart-pumping action and thrilling twists and turns, "The Hadrian Prophecy" is a gripping sci-fi adventure that will leave you on the edge of your seat until the very end. Will Anna rise up to her destiny and save Earth, or will she be the last Hadrian to fall victim to Aella's wrath? Don't miss this epic battle for the fate of the universe!

Are you here in Poems & Quotes. (number 2 in the collection). Not just a poem or quote book. But quotes that will walk you down the path of adventure, discovery and reflection. One that is sure to trigger moments that capture the essence of breathing life into matters of the heart, and forgotten memories of long ago. And those little reminders, which shed light on why some things stay in the past for a reason. A collection of funny proses with twisty turns also join the mix, which makes this edition an exciting read for everyone. For ages: 11+And the advanced reader who is full of wonder to spot a quote like it was written especially for them. Beautifully written by the Children's & teenage fiction writer and Poet, Andrew E, Checkley. And if you don't see yourself here, then just enjoy, take a way and even be inspired.

"Kein Sachbuch, kein Ratgeber, ein Roman, eine intime Geschichte über Selbstzweifel, vermeintliche falsche Entscheidungen, der Angst zu viel zu sein, zu wollen und dennoch nicht gut genug zu sein. Erfrischend und charmant geschrieben, spannend, kurzweilig und berührend" Über das BuchMarina ist heute dreißig Jahre alt geworden, doch so hatte sie sich ihren Geburtstag nicht vorgestellt. Oder doch? Sie schämt sich für das, was passiert ist. Wie immer eigentlich.Sie wartet auf Zeichen, die ihr eine Richtung zeigen und die Erlaubnis geben, dass sie endlich die Marina sein kann, die sie wirklich ist. Doch zwischen dem Wissen und dem Gefühl, genug zu sein, stolpert sie immer wieder über den Irrglauben, etwas dafür tun zu müssen.Als sie auf Instagram den Account Lieblingssternenstaub entdeckt, fühlt sie sich bei jedem Post des Selbstliebe-Dilemmas ertappt und dennoch verstanden. Plötzlich ist sie entschlossen, endlich erwachsen zu werden!Ein Therapieroman über die Suche nach Liebe und der Sehnsucht danach, endlich anzukommen - am liebsten bei jemand Anderem. "Du bist liebenswert, auch wenn Du Dich selbst nicht liebst." Über die AutorinJennifer Angersbach, geboren am 23. Dezember 1985, lebt mit ihrem Sohn in Unna. Nach Ihr Studium mit den Schwerpunkten "Pädagogische Psychologie" und "Soziolinguistik" an der Ruhr-Universität Bochum und der zertifizierten Weiterbildung zur Personzentrieren Beraterin durch die Gesellschaft für Personzentrierte Beratung und Gesprächspsychotherapie (GWG e.V. / www.gwg-ev.org) eröffnete Sie ihre eigene Praxis für Personzentrierte Beratung & Paartherapie.In den Sozialen Medien ist sie als Lieblingssternenstaub aktiv und veröffentlicht psychologische Beiträge über menschliche Konflikte in der Beziehung zu sich selbst (Selbstliebe, Selbstwert, Selbstvertrauen, inneres Kind) und zu Anderen (Liebe, Paarkonflikte, Freundschaften).In ihrem Debütroman erleben die LeserInnen ihre personzentrierte Haltung hautnah und begleiten die Protagonistin mit Leichtigkeit durch die Herausforderungen des Lebens und der Liebe, mit dem Ziel ins Selbstmitgefühl zu kommen und sich selbst besser zu verstehen. Denn es sind die Abwertungen, die uns am Wachstum hindern. Wenn Du jedoch verstehst, woher und warum, Deine Glaubenssätze ihren Ursprung haben, kannst Du Dir viel liebevoller begenen. "Zwischen den Wissen genug zu sein und dem Gefühl genug zu sein, liegt der Irrglaube, etwas dafür tun zu müssen." www.Jennifer-Angersbach.de

How can you cope with grief, disappointment, or hurt? In this chapter book, Dan Warden unlocks his powerful and effective hope that has supernaturally carried him through unthinkable tragedy and loss, only to bounce back with unspeakable joy, laughter, and freedom. Drawing over 80 years of life experience in following the words, will, and ways of Christ; Dan shares helpful and reliable, and relatable perspectives as a husband, father, grandfather, author, preacher, prison chaplain, community leader, and Christian elder. Using his unique wit, wisdom, and winning motto to remain victorious in any circumstance, Dan invites readers to tap into the power of declaring: "When things don't go as I say or pray, Hallelujah Anyway".

Be it known throughout the land that the rightful heir to the throne of Crystonia will be the wearer of the Silver Breastplate with its four Stones of Light: The Stone of Mercy, The Stone of Courage, The Stone of Integrity and The Stone of Wisdom. Courage is not the absence of fear. Courage is conquering fear for the sake of doing what is right. A young Duende girl named Carling is in possession of the coveted Silver Breastplate, but the breastplate is only partially complete. The green Stone of Mercy, which Carling found on her first quest, is nestled securely in its place on the breastplate. Now, the Wizard of Crystonia sends her on her second mission to find the red Stone of Courage in the foreboding region known as the Northern Reaches. The assignment will be difficult because the stone is under the guardianship of a reclusive Tommy Knocker named Shim, who has no intention of relinquishing it to the young Duende girl or to anyone else. The Stone of Courage is the second tale in the Award-Winning Centaur Chronicles series. This book continues the compelling adventure that began with The Stone of Mercy as Carling attempts to gain another stone on her way to becoming the righteous ruler of Crystonia. In The Stone of Courage, Carling faces her fears in the form of the Tommy Knocker, Ogres and evil Heilodius Centaurs, all of whom attempt to prevent her from fulfilling her destiny to become the Queen of the land. Immerse yourself in another fantastic adventure created by Award-Winning author M.J. Evans.

Joshua Hanover had it all. He was handsome, rich, athletic, and had always been popular with the ladies. Yet, until he gets paired up with his beautiful but shy lab partner, Rosa, he never allowed himself to fall in love. As the chemistry between them grows, Josh realizes that his player days have come to end. But it seems his change of heart has come too late. Not only is Rosa leery of his bad boy reputation, he has four vindictive ex-girlfriends who are on a rampage. At first he doesn't take their threats seriously, but then his tires are slashed, someone tries to poison him, and one of the girls turns up dead. Josh doesn't know who to trust, but one thing is certain. It definitely isn't worth the price he's paying to be a player.

Just because you're short, crotchety, seldom bathe, like to drink, and have a beard doesn't make you a Dwarf. (1) To see how much you differ from the typical (2) Dwarf, you have but to read Confessions of an Angry Dwarf. If you still think you're a Dwarf after reading this concise guide to Dwarfdom, then you will not be the only one full of surprise. Confessions of an Angry Dwarf will correct (3) any (4) misperceptions you may have about the ancient and noble traditions of Dwarfdom. If you're a bit more certain about your identity but have ever wanted to explore the inner workings of the Dwarven psyche (5,6), then Confessions of an Angry Dwarf will be your gateway to a world probably better left unvisited. With enlightening chapters such as All that Glimmers Might be Gold, Allies and Whether ta Tolerate 'Em, When NOT ta Wear Full Plate, Tha Fine Art o' Belchin', Grabbin' tha Dragon by tha Horns, When Yer Beard Catches Fire, On Learnin' ta Growl, One Good Thumpin' Deserves Another, and On Never Conformin' ta Expectation, Confessions of an Angry Dwarf delivers a veritable treasure trove of almost useful information on realizing one's potential as a Dwarf. If, on the assuredly remote possibility you still maintain some interest in Dwarves, then Confessions of an Angry Dwarf will be your irrefutably refutable guide to Dwarfdom and Dwarven endeavor. (7) Observations from a talking axe: 1. These qualities will generally draw comparisons to things other than Dwarves. 2. Or atypical in the case of Urdaen "Flamebeard" Doomhammer. 3. More likely further. 4. Or many. 5. Such as it is. 6. Brave soul that you are. 7. Now go grab your axe, don your armor, and start reading!

"Un bambino sotto al letto" è un affascinante racconto che parla di un mostriciattolo di nome Fred e di un bambino timido di nome Tom. Fred vive con la paura dei bambini sotto al letto, ma quando decide di affrontare la sua paura, scopre che sotto il letto si nasconde un bambino di nome Tom, anch'egli pieno di paure.I due diventano subito amici e, insieme, imparano a superare le proprie paure e a scoprire un mondo pieno di sorprese. Attraverso avventure straordinarie, Fred e Tom viaggiano e scoprono che la diversità è meravigliosa e che l'accettazione e l'amore possono unire tutti, indipendentemente dalle differenze.Questo libro insegna ai lettori l'importanza di superare le paure, di accogliere il diverso e di creare legami speciali. Con un messaggio positivo di accettazione e amicizia, "Fred e Tom: Un'amicizia che sfida le paure" è un'opera coinvolgente che ispira e insegna ai bambini il valore dell'apertura mentale e del rispetto verso gli altri.Scopri insieme a Fred e Tom come l'amicizia può sconfiggere le paure e creare un mondo più inclusivo e felice. Questa storia commovente e divertente è perfetta per i bambini di tutte le età, e offre un'opportunità unica di avviare discussioni sulla diversità, sull'accettazione e sul superamento delle paure.

It's the year 2026; the second civil war has ravaged the United States. Eris Andraste never cared for the war, until she discovered something within her that thrust her to the center of it all. What is supposed to be a regular walk home for 19-year-old Eris Andraste proves to be anything but when a hooded man follows her down an alleyway and points a gun in her direction. Expecting to be dead, Eris is stunned to find that not only is she completely unscathed, but the bullet - the one that was supposed to be her end - rests in the palm of her hand.Both horrified and relieved by the events, Eris is left running with questions about her existence that will never, ever leave. And she can get these answers, if she falls into the hands of those whom she's been told to run from.With a sinister cast of characters and danger looming around every character, Eris won't know who she can trust.Not even herself...From a fourteen-year-old author comes a new, timely novel that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

Death couldn't stop her. What chance does the Hero Squad have?The mad necromancer Black Betty Morgan is back from the dead and ready to raise hell - literally.When Black Betty resurfaces to resume her longstanding feud with the Protectorate's resident sorceress Dr. Enigma, Carrie "Lightstorm" Hauser and her teammates find themselves facing a power beyond their comprehension - and perhaps beyond their ability to stop without Dr. Enigma's aid.But Dr. Enigma has her own dark agenda, one that threatens to throw the Squad into the middle of a supernatural grudge match with no rules, no limits, and no mercy.The War of the Witches is on - and Kingsport is their battlefield.

Diez minutos para soñar relata la historia de una adolescente rusa llamada Marina. La cual sufrió un enorme acontecimiento en el amor que casi la hace morir en una nevada noche de Rusia, conocerá a su gran amiga Irina, con la que se apoyarán mutuamente en esta etapa tan caótica como lo es la adolescencia. Conocerá a Ósip, el joven que le hace dudar si valdrá la pena una vez más enamorarse, sin saber que los problemas de amor van más allá de los propios sentimientos. El dolor del amor incrustado en su apellido, el cual fue heredado por su padre.

Though she's nicknamed for the magical Harry Potter, six-foot, dreadlocked Harry Kavanaugh doesn't find any wonder in her daily life at an exclusive girls' school outside of Washington, DC. In fact she wants nothing more than to chuck her lot and enter the wilds of public school-too bad she didn't reckon on a trip to the hospital, a runaway, and a renegade or three, which just might show her a different path to everywhere.

In the heartwarming children's book, Pink Bows and Yellow Ribbons, a little girl named Mia learns about friendship, understanding and a simple act of kindness. Mia was no ordinary girl. She was from a military family. Her new friend Ellie was no ordinary friend either! Watch their friendship unfold, all because of a simple yellow ribbon tied around an old oak tree!Although this. book will resonate with children from military families, it will also be interesting and educational for other children to learn about the sacrifices made by some of their schoolmates and friends. Learning how to support and say thank you not only to our military personnel, but also to their family members, is a key takeaway.

Coloring Book full of Dragonsages 12 to 21Let your Imaginations fly and colors fill the pages

Becca Martin has waited her whole life for the moment she's finally accepted into The Order of the Golden Dawn, a secret organization devoted to the protection of The Fairy Queen and her people. Her first task? Simple: watch over one little Fairy Shrine and make sure it's not disturbed as another portal is put in place. Sound easy enough? Yeah, that's what she thought too. Over the next few months Becca, her best friend and cousin, Tara, her brother, Brian and their friend Trevor must never let their their guard down, for many strange creatures lurk around every corner, such as Goblins, Mermaids, Orcs, Harpies, Couatl, Dragon Kings, Dragons and more. Which ones will try to kill them and who can they trust to help save The Fairy Queen? Will they survive multiple encounters with Magical enemies? And when they are forced to choose between duty to The Fairy Queen or the lives of their own family, what will they do?

A collection of 84 fun puzzles, including answers.The puzzles in this book are: squashes sentence, words containing, word search, drop quote, crossword, circle, chain.There are also pages that show you how to solve these types of puzzles.English language learners will also benefit from this book and can use it as a fun way to improve vocabulary.Solutions are at the end of the book in case you need help or want to check your answers. This book is ideal for adults, teens, seniors and anyone who is interested in language and vocabulary.

Most young people began dating with little or no information to guide them in choosing whom to date and whom not to date. The criteria for choosing the right person to date seems primarily to be "Is she pretty? Is he handsome? Do you like him or her?" Because people generally end up marrying someone they date, young people need to be armed with some knowledge as they start the dating process. The purpose of this book is to give teens some things to think about as they began to date. Visit the author at MJRodriguezsite.wordpress.com.

IN ALL LABOUR is a capsule of conflict and moral. All the characters, as the adage says, lie at last on the bed they lay. No one is denied of a reward. Both young and old have a profit-portion of what is laboured for. They are all taught a lesson from what they slot into life. And as time later tells, everyone understands that situations in life is a matter of time and tide...