Books published by Elena Art

A light hearted tale of nearly fifty years in the Credit Finance Industry, from retail to corporate finance, with some shocking moments, and some unlikely clients, whose paths I cross, who will surprise you.

Is there anything in this world more precious than life itself? It follows then that the most gracious profession is to aid an expecting mother in the hours of her giving birth to a new life. Mária Szécsi practiced midwifery in the Great Hungarian Plain with the greatest diligence and self-devotion for almost thirty years. Her memoirs shed light on the rural life of 1930-40s Hungary and on the struggles and conditions of its people. "I never felt afraid; my only concern was to arrive in time!" The memoirist wrote these words referring to the occasions when she hurried in freezing snow, on pathless fields, in pitch dark, alone on the way to distant farms to provide aid to expecting mothers. But after all the hardships and struggles, could anybody really feel afraid while serving as an aid at the most gracious moment of the renascence of life and future?

A highly intelligent robot escapes from a factory and is adopted by a high-tech programmer and his family with an only child. Together, the robot and the young boy enter a whirlwind partnership in modern-day Japan, involving the latest developments in 3-D printing, Artificial Intelligence, sophisticated batteries, and multi-polymer cladding. Related in some respects to Peter HenKal's first novel, Akira (also published by the Watermark Press), Robotto, Otto#1 is a high-spirited adventure novel, suitable for both the young and the old.

Following on the first book of the Robotto, Otto series 'A Robot Escapes' (also published by the Watermark Press), Ah-to, the companion robot receives an upgraded body made from highly advanced composite materials. Further trained in martial arts, and enhanced with technical upgrades, Ah-to helps to solve a case of random attacks in a shopping mall. Travelling deeper into the world of AI together, he and his living brother Kamin, begin to discover their own identity. A gripping sci-fi yarn for young and old alike.

Il n'est pas le seul à aimer les morsures.Les vampires et les loups-garous ne se fréquentent pas, mais Brock s'en fiche. Il a fait son possible pour ignorer Arianna. Elle est arrogante. Splendide. Autoritaire. Intelligente. Ajoutez à cela un petit côté mortel et il est complètement mordu. Même la mise en garde de Lord Augustus, le chef des vampires ‒ et accessoirement, le père de la jeune femme ‒ ne suffit pas à le décourager.Quand une menace redoutable force Brock et Arianna à se cacher, ils cèdent à la passion brûlante qui bouillonne entre eux depuis leur rencontre. Malheureusement, le danger les rattrape, et après un enlèvement et un sauvetage haletant, leur relation est révélée au grand jour.Leur amour survivra-t-il à l'interdiction qui sépare leurs deux espèces ?

A Bond Stronger than Life Itself. Tev makes a desperate attempt to write a wrong: Aya, unjustly sentenced to exile in the Lands of Dark - a cursed land no soul ever returns. Pleas to the merciless Minister fall on deaf ears, and the pair are dragged into the all-consuming Divide of the Lands of Dark, like animals taken to slaughter. In a land where nightmares roam and hope withers, Tev and Aya refuse to give up. Armed with a stolen book said to hold the key to Orta-a doorway back to the Lands of Light-they embark on a harrowing journey. Their only protection against the evils lurking in the darkness is a glowing crystal, its light flickering in the rhythm with the unbreakable bond they share. The path ahead is fraught with torment, their resolve tested at every turn. Yet their bond, forged over lifetimes, burns brighter than the despair around them. To escape the forsaken Lands of Dark, they must dace horrors that threaten not just their lives but their very souls. Will their connection prove strong enough to defy the impossible? Or will the Lands of Dark consume even the light of a love that transcends eternity? From the Back Cover>Unjustly exiled by a powerful Minister to the strange, all-consuming Lands of Dark, the girl, Aya tells Tev of a way out of the lands, derived from the stolen Book of Laws. They venture to find the landmarks stated in the book, which will lead them to Orta-a doorway back to the Lands of Light. Keeping the evils of the land at bay with a glowing crystal-its light strengthened by their bond, a bond stronger than life itself.

Cole Clay, an alcoholic with a menial sales job, has his life turned upside down when an emergency message warns all the residents of Nod to stay inside, and he realizes that the sun hasn't risen.As he tries to uncover the truth he commits a series of crimes and finds himself staring down the barrel of Amelia Clark's pistol. Cole and Amelia soon discover that their lives have been intertwined prior to their meeting, in ways that they could never have imagined - involving people they could never forget. Amelia wants nothing more than to see Cole suffer, but as events unfold and a sinister truth comes to light, she has no choice but to put her personal wants aside as Cole might be the only person in the whole of Nod who can help her put an end to the nefarious plot of the elite before it's too late...

Grief and Her Narrative explores the loss of therapist, which is not commonly addressed in psychotherapeutic fields, through the authors own experiences of exploring her life without her therapist.

n this series, we follow Pasta Sam, his family and friends on their journey of learning to cook. These books help to teach children simple and easy cooking techniques and recipes with their grown ups. Alongside some fun characters and funny backstory, children get to learn a life skill in a fun way while falling in love with food and encouraging family time at home.In this book, Sam and his friends are having a sleepover. Whats the best sleepover food? Pizza! Sam's mother teaches us all how to make a really quick, easy and very tasty tortilla pizza recipe.

In this collectable series, we follow Pasta Sam, his family and friends on their journey of learning to cook. These books help to teach children simple and easy cooking techniques and recipes with their grown ups. Alongside some fun characters and funny backstory, children get to learn a life skill in a fun way while falling in love with food and encouraging family time at home. In this book, Sam's mother is teaching him, and YOU, how to make delicious Brownies, a wonderful treat for all ages!

After moving to another new school and unexpectedly making friends with a hypermasculine trans ally, a gender-questioning teenager must fight back against bullies, friends, and his mother to finally embrace his identity as a trans boy.

Your best friend's been kidnapped...How far are you prepared to go to get them back...When Danny's best friend Scott Miller vanishes from his hotel in Brazil, Danny uses his own unique skill set to track him down.

The year is 2020. In one moment Lucy is having fun with the guy of her dreams. Tommy is sexy and only hot for her and they are both melting snow. The next thing she knows they have been arrested for drinking and being out past the enforced curfew. In this new dystopian economy, they are both sentenced to life at the Barracks Mills.This prison is a horror of a manufacturing plant, filled with corrupt management and werewolves. Can their lives survive the brutality and bloom through the twisted corners of the darkened shower rooms? Or will Tommy's secret end up exploding in a revenge so gruesome only ghost stories of the revolution will be told amongst campfires?One thing is for sure Lucy loves Tommy, but can she still love him knowing what the glowing stars on his forearm represent?

Sam>Built To Last is a steamy, age-gap, co-workers to lovers, MM romance.

My own magic might kill me.One winter long ago, I watched my mother-a kitsune, or Japanese fox-spirit-leave me in the snow for the dogs.But that's a memory buried beneath eleven years, and I've lived in America since then. I have my family, who adopted me, and my girlfriend, Gwen.Now I'm back in Japan. My grandparents invited us to spend New Year's with them in Tokyo. I pretend to be happy for Gwen, but I can't shake the nightmares.A faceless ghost haunts me, warning me that she is coming.A gang of dog-spirits wants me dead. I'm the spitting image of their enemy, a kitsune named Yukimi.Is Yukimi my birth mother who abandoned me? I never knew her true name, the key to a kitsune's magic. I don't even know my own true name.And soon my magic threatens to kill me, tearing apart my half-human body.I need to find the truth before it's too late.Praise for Foxfire: "The kitsune legend has never looked so good. Tavian is one sexy fox." - Julie Kagawa, New York Times bestselling author of The Iron King and Shadow of the Fox."An enjoyable, mystical coming-of-age, complete with quick getaways, motorcycle chases and no distraction from the already-established, comfortable romance." - Kirkus Reviews

Confessing I'm a shapeshifter could get me killed.I crave the forbidden rush of leaping from my bedroom window at night and transforming into an owl, but I could lose it all if anyone catches me. Shapeshifting can be a beautiful and deadly secret.I'm Other. A half-pooka shapeshifter, to be exact. In the small town of Klikamuks, Washington, coming out as a paranormal person means staring down the barrel of a shotgun. I haven't even told my boyfriend, Zack, who I really am. And I'm hoping he will be the boy to take my virginity.Worse, a pack of werewolves claims the national forest behind my house as their territory. Tensions in Klikamuks escalate into murder.A serial killer is targeting Others like me.On the hunt for clues, I meet Tavian, a sexy Japanese fox-spirit who challenges me to embrace my shapeshifting. He rivals Zack and makes me question everything.Can I find the killer before he finds me, or will my secrets be the death of me?Praise for Other: "Other has it all: love, shifters, pookas, and nail-biting action. What's even better, Kincy's characters are vibrant, real and lovable. This is a debut that leaves you aching for more." - Carrie Jones, New York Times bestselling author of Need and Captivate"This who-done-it is an unusual blend of mystery and fantasy, starring original characters not often featured in modern urban fantasy for teens. I really enjoyed it." - Annette Curtis Klause, author of Blood and Chocolate"Gwen is extremely likable as the impulsive, conflicted heroine, and although Tavian is a bit perfect, their romance is a dynamic counterpoint to the suspenseful mystery." - Booklist"The emotional turmoil of the characters is evident and will appeal to readers who have felt misunderstood or as if they don't belong." - School Library Journal

Amidst the Southwest's geographic landscape of the Rio Grande Valley, a covey of quails resides peacefully under the watchful shade of cottonwood trees. But the covey's peaceful existence is shaken when a mysterious sorpresa invades the clearing. Dun dun dunnn . . . Meet Gloria, a spunky and optimistic quail ready to celebrate. Except her friends seem to have forgotten her special day. Undeterred, Gloria decides to throw a last-minute party for her covey. But a warning about a mysterious sorpresa threatens to spoil her plans. Will she uncover the secret of the sorpresa? If Gloria is going to triumph, she will need all the optimism and determination she can muster! You will love this beautifully illustrated modern folk tale about disappointment, courage, and the power of resilience. Gloria Smiled is perfect for Southwest nature lovers and those who enjoy the cultural diversity of The Three Little Javelinas, by Susan Lowell, or the birthday bustle of Bear Can't Wait by Karma Wilson. At the back of this book is a bonus vocabulary-building glossary complete with Spanish words and flower and plant descriptions. Also, be sure to check out the activity page! This is book three of the collection. Catch the Gloria Smiled video book trailer available on YouTube!

Discover the enchanting world of Catalina, a spirited 5-year-old Afrolatina girl, as she navigates the colorful journey of self-discovery and learning to embrace her unique identity. Catalina's Very Very Special Big Hair is a beautifully illustrated, heartwarming rhyming tale that celebrates the power of self-love and the importance of appreciating our differences.Parents of little girls will be captivated by Catalina's resilience, as she finds the strength to overcome teasing and insecurities about her gorgeous, textured curly hair. With the help of her loving family and newfound friendships, Catalina learns to see the beauty in her heritage and the magic within her curls.This inspiring rhyming story, perfect for reading aloud, is an excellent tool for sparking conversations about diversity, acceptance, and self-confidence. Encourage your little ones to embrace their uniqueness, just like Catalina, and cherish the qualities that make them special.Join Catalina on her adventure with her very special big hair, and empower your child to discover the beauty within themselves and others. This heartwarming tale is sure to become a favorite bedtime story for little girls and children of all backgrounds. Don't miss the opportunity to share this uplifting message with your little ones. Order your copy of Catalina's Very Very Special Big Hair today!

"Christian Black, Esq." is another short in the "Holy Rock Chronicles" short story series, featuring behind the scenes looks at the various characters of Holy Rock. In this short, Christian Black, an outstanding attorney from New York's legal elite, joins Memphis' prestigious Brachman Law Firm. His first challenge is freeing the captivating yet controversial Pastor Hezekiah McCoy from imprisonment. As Christian uncovers a tangled web of secrets and deceit within the McCoy family, the perilous streets of Memphis reveal dangers and unexpected change for Christian and his wife Luna. They soon find trust is scarce, and nothing is as it seems.

A swipe of a pen brings forth a new day in a new world. For this year's anthology, La Quinta High School's Creative Writing Students have interwoven prose and poetry with tales of love, loss, fear, and hope. Imagination intertwines with emotion and is transformed into these pages. So, let the day come to an end, and let dusk fall in its wake. Creativity is at the heart of your journey, and as the sun sinks further below the horizon, allow this book to be your guide.

Beautifully written speculative fiction from Metaphorosis magazine.All the stories from the month, plus author biographies, interviews, and story origins.

"Cosas que no se dicen en voz alta" es un entretenido compendio de diez relatos bastante únicos en su originalidad y presentación. Estos relatos no solamente nos envuelven en situaciones amorosas singulares, sino que las retratan de una manera auténticamente mexicana, dentro de su picardía y sus dosis de tragicomedia. Así nos encontramos con un gordo que decide bajar de peso por amor, con una secuestrada que se enamora de su captor y una despechada esposa que encuentra el mejor castigo para su oponente. Cargadas de erotismo, estos relatos también retratan a los cazadores y sus hábiles presas, lo cual nos lleva a preguntarnos quién es en realidad el hacedor de las situaciones amorosas; si él, que cree ser el que lanza el anzuelo, o ella, quien maneja la mano del pescador. En "Cosas que no se dicen en voz alta" somos partícipes de amores prohibidos y nos deleitamos con la imaginación de personajes que se atreven a ir más allá de lo que la sociedad permite, adentrándonos bajo las sábanas de tríos amorosos o en la imaginación de un escuincle y su primer amor. "Cosas que no se dicen en voz alta" es pues uno de esos libros que nos permiten experimentar lo que pocos se atreven a vivir, mostrando a través de algunos hechos que en realidad sucedieron, segun explica el autor, las consecuencias de los amoríos atrevidos y deducir con una sonrisa las ironías aprendidas entre susurros.--Ani Palacios, autora multipremiada y directora de Pukiyari Editores

The Shadow Chasers look forward to summer vacation after an unusual school year. Peace and tranquility had returned to Talihina, or so they thought.The sudden appearance of a strange and terrifying creature rattles the peace of mind of both Allie and Finn. Logan has his own troubling visit by what he thought was a cousin. What Logan didn't realize at first was the cousin he was seeing had been killed four hours earlier. For the first time in the history of The Shadow Chasers, a creature they are forced to deal with has spilled blood. Their victory over what they assumed were aliens during their winter break for the holidays has made them the target of something far more sinister. They did not know their part of Oklahoma was under siege by an entity far more powerful than they could imagine.This entity has the power to send nightmare creatures into their world, curses that could haunt them for the rest of their lives. Now they must deal with one such creature. A horror from the vocal histories of the First Nations People. All the tribes have their legends: The Navajo and Utes speak of Skin Walkers, and the Cree and Innu have the Wendigo. The Arapaho, Apache, and Sioux legends tell of the great Thunderbird. For the Choctaw, it is The Curse of The Ishkitini.

This is a beginner's 4-week step-by-step guide on managing heavy metal toxicity through diet. It includes sample recipes.

"The ABCs of Wonder: A Magical Journey through the Alphabet" takes young readers on a delightful voyage of discovery as they explore the world of letters. From A to Z, this enchanting book introduces children to each letter of the alphabet through captivating illustrations and engaging descriptions.

Meet Bill, the Irresistible charming Pig who loves to spend his days snuffling in the mud, chasing after his piggy pals, and getting lots of belly rubs from his human friends. Bill is a real charmer. But don't let his sweet nature fool you - he's also a clever little piggy who's always up for a playful game or a bit of mischief. Get ready to fall in love with Bill and his irresistible charm!

What seemed an ordinary trip on the 101 freeway in Southern California in 2005 turned out for T.L. and his friend Kayla to be anything but ordinary. It begins as a dream adventure but deteriorates quickly into a dangerous nightmare. After seemingly miles and miles of aimless driving, they realize they can't leave and are in a time loop to nowhere. They also come to the chilling realization that they are not alone. Kayla is attacked and overtaken by an unfriendly foreign presence she calls "him." And T.L., in this harrowing tale, must keep from believing the lie she and "he" is telling him: That he is dead, in hell, and has missed the coming of Jesus Christ. This battle in the spiritual realm forces Kayla and T.L. to come to terms with their sin, and only by seeing where the Spirit of God is will they know the truth from the lie and be set free.

"Amber Patterson has many secrets. This much is clear when she sneaks out of her home in the dead of night and hitchhikes across state lines to meet up with a man she hasn't seen or spoken to since high school graduation. So begins her desperate attempt to leave her old life behind, and she'll use everything and everyone at her disposal, from social media stalking to the kindness of unsuspecting strangers, to get where she needs to go. It's not long before she's ready for the main event: armed with a new identity and a new purpose, she heads to Gunnison, Colorado, preparing herself to meet her future husband among the wealthy vacationers. Even the smallest misstep could derail this carefully-laid plan, and in the end, can you even truly outrun your past? "--Provided by publisher.