Books published by LIGHTNING SOURCE INC

Il n'est rien de plus terrible que de perdre espoir dans un monde où tout ce en quoi nous croyons est fondé sur des mensonges et des trahisons.Dans les profondeurs des galeries et des laboratoires secrets d'anciens Mages lythustiens, de terribles vérités ressurgissent peu à peu, ravivant telle une traînée de poudre magique la force d'ennemis à laquelle seule une poignée d'Anges avait pu échapper.Rattrapé par un passé qu'il aurait voulu mort et enterré, Esklaroth tente de gagner le nord au plus vite, tandis que le bouclier magique enfoui sous la surface montre ses premiers signes de faiblesses.Poussés malgré eux sur les sombres chemins du Grand Monde, tous survivent tant bien que mal, au moment même où Damenndyn s'enfonce toujours plus profondément dans les ténèbres du château.Qu'adviendra-t-il lorsque le voile protégeant les royaumes sera rompu et que tous seront confrontés à ce qui se terre dans l'ombre?Entre guerres ancestrales et volonté de rétablir l'ordre et l'équilibre, nul ne se doute de l'horreur qui se prépare au-delà des apparences, bien plus loin que quiconque n'oserait s'aventurer...

High School Hell was just the beginning...Samantha Abraham graduated, her best friend and golem boyfriend didn't. Hoping to put their deaths behind her, she's off to River City University for a fresh start. Great friends, fun parties; life in the big city was everything she'd hoped. Until she meets Scott, the mysterious, tortured lead singer of the rock band Radiant Cyanide. Their music doesn't just make the crowd go wild, it might be making them go insane...Suddenly her dream life is turning into a ROCK 'N' ROLL NIGHTMARE

A spicy orc romance that will have your laughing, crying, and give you all the feels. Eloise lived a life of luxury. Born into a family of wealth, she went to the best schools, and had the best education and friends. She even married into the entertainment industry with a handsome husband and a beautiful wedding. Eloise played by the rules, a puppet to her parents.It all came crashing down when she found her husband and his mistress messing up the sheets of their bed. Eloise was done, enough was enough, and that was when she decided to live her own life and to hell with pleasing everyone else.A new adventure-just for her.She just didn't know how much of an adventure she was going to get. Thorn and his half brothers, leaders of the tribe, are restless after the Dark War ten years prior. No one in their tribe has found a female since the Goddess promised them and they are all starting to believe it was just a lie to get them to fight amongst the Bergarians.Thorn does his best to keep the spirits high amongst his fellow warriors, sending them off to yet another scouting effort to find their mates. This time, he stays behind to wallow in self-pity but when his trap rings and a scream from a female catches his ear; he jumps to action and not only his heart but his body reacts like it has never done before. Please check for trigger warnings on the inside of the book for this human orc romance.This is a side series of the Under the Moon series, but can be read as a complete stand-alone trilogy

Spanish Edition Family-made & hand-drawn dinosaur Halloween coloring and activity book with over 190 Coloring pages of Halloween Fun with Hands-On Activities for the entire family! En Español!

Praise for Little Spills and Other Poems I Cannot ContainPoet and storyteller Kyra Freeman is like the little Dutch boy with her finger placed in a dam of imagery and intense emotion. Little Spills and Other Poems I Cannot Contain takes the reader from the ordinary to the sacred. As delicately as a spider weaves her web, Freeman weaves poetry expertly, intuitively, building a narrative of quiet nature and everyday noticing, to great heartbreak, an unfettered lyricism that is both vulnerable and compelling. Freeman speaks of the little match girl and the little match.com girl. Her background as a storyteller makes her poetry compulsively readable, as she taps into the primal nature of fairy tales imagery and makes them her own.- Christina Xiong, poet, Story Medicine facilitator, author of The Gathering Song (Finishing Line Press, 2018) and other publicationsIf you are wondering what spills out of Kyra Freeman's second collection of poetry be prepared for this ...a well-curated treasure trove of wry smiles, communal connection, dogged determination, poignant remembrances, wonder, awe, instinct, whimsy, longing, courage, vision, insight, and a comfortable knowing of how the world impacts us on both the macro and the micro level. Set aside some time to allow these "little spills" to seep into the crevices of your own day to day. - C. P. Whitaker, author of For Crying Out Loud and For The Love of God (iUniverse) and content creator of the Menopausal Mission website Kyra Freeman writes poems, tells stories, and dances in the kitchen in Morganton, North Carolina. A former school librarian turned massage therapist, she was raised in Vermont. She lives with her family and pets and goes outside in the yard as much as possible. She is the author of Second Life: Poems of Re-emerging (Redhawk Publications 2021). A member of the Asheville Storytelling Circle and the NC Storytelling Guild, her stories and poems have been featured on WNCW's Word Stage radio program.

Welcome to Quacksville, where tales are spun not just through words but through the delicate stitches and vibrant fabrics of quilts that hold generations of memories.Enter the world of Granny Duck Vickie, a passionate quilter with an old sewing machine and a heart full of stories. Inspired by the Quacksville Quilt Contest's gleaming blue ribbon and the allure of recognition, Vickie embarks on her most ambitious project yet. But this isn't just any quilt. It's a canvas painted with the hues of her life, each square echoing the laughter, dreams, and spirit of one of her six beloved siblings.As Vickie navigates the rich tapestry of her past, choosing patterns and colors that resonate with each family member's unique journey, she crafts not only a quilt but a testament to the enduring bonds of family."Feathers & Fabric" is a heartwarming tale that wraps around you, much like one of Vickie's comforting quilts on a chilly evening. It's a celebration of love, artistry, and the timeless traditions that define who we are.Join us in this intimate journey and discover how, sometimes, the threads that bind memories and families are the strongest of all. Get your copy and be swept away into the enchanting world of Quacksvilleand its unforgettable characters.

Unmask assassins. Empower allies. Challenge the Academy ranks.Fresh off his victory, Shane ventures to the capital city of Rajak, eyes set on the Academy-the planet's most elite training ground for heroes. But prestige and power come with their own set of challenges. Barely settling in, Shane receives a chilling message from the Heartrippers, shadowy assassins with ties to a formidable cult.His connection to the Wish Curse Palace drags him deeper into its treacherous underworld. While the academy's halls are a battleground of ambition and rivalry, the city's alleys hide darker secrets. Shane must weave through both worlds, racing against time to uncover and neutralize the looming threat against him.In a city where everyone wears a mask, trust is rare and betrayal is a heartbeat away.Shane's journey continues in book 2 of Wish Upon the Stars, a series featuring a weak to strong protagonist with limitless potential in a futuristic LitRPG setting featuring a crunchy, unique progression system. Perfect for fans of The Path of Ascension and He Who Fights with Monsters.

In the dead of night, soaked and desperate, I find myself once again in a world ruled by The Enhanced, captives of their iron grip. For as long as I can remember, I've been a prisoner of men like them. But tonight, I bear a message-a message that must be delivered to these men, no matter the perilous journey. Meet Crew, Mace, Gunnar, and Ransom-Super Soldiers, born in a lab to be perfection incarnate. They are the epitome of strength and allure, leaving me both awed and wary. I need their help, even as my fear of them lingers. In their wild, untamed world, can happiness even exist? Will they join my cause, or will my pursuit of them lead to my undoing? In this scorching science fiction romance, passion and danger entwine as fates collide. The stakes are higher than ever, and trust teeters on a knife's edge in a universe spiraling into chaos.

Three young children spend the day with their grandma, making a special treat from her native country, Haiti. They gather everything they need, like carrots, celery, fresh herbs, and a special ingredient that gives the soup its signature flavor. The children learn to make the soup step by step and dream of how yummy it will be as it cooks on the stove. Grandma is proud of her culture and wants to pass it on to her grandchildren. Today they learn about her culture while sharing comfort food.This is a great book with beautiful illustrations and details cooking instructions to share with your little ones to learn about cooking as a special way to spend time as a family. Children learn about different cultures in many different ways, especially through food. My mom's classic squash soup recipe is included at the end of the book. Try it out today with your little ones.Make sure to check out the first book in the series, "Let's Make A Buttercake!" available in English, French, and Spanish.

In today's world, having it all may be defined as being successful and significant. What does it mean to be successful and significant?Many define success as being wealthy, famous, or perhaps an elite social status that places you above others.>You may ask how you can do it. What is the secret? This question begets the reason for this book; to give readers hope.Nkechi in her book cited her advice for success, for getting everything you want, even when it may seem incompatible to pursue certain things that still form a puzzle such as balancing children and career.It is about time we stopped asking women these questions, and start giving them some answers. This book has practically done that!

The only thing I hate more than the man intent on destroying my family is how much I want him... I know two things about Cassius Whitaker. One: he's a massive danger to everything the Hawkes have built and I've worked so damn hard to protect. Two: I can't stay out of his bed. Relentless Hawke is the third book in The Hawke Family Second Generation Series. Grab this angsty enemies to lovers, forbidden billionaire single dad romance about a woman determined to protect her family at all costs and a man who will stop at nothing to get what he wants.

Will you be: Marie, Madam Mouserinks, the dreaded Mouse King, or The Nutcracker, himself?!The Nutcracker like you have never experienced it before; quick, fun, and easy to understand. Designed for 9-28+ actors, kids of all ages, or anyone who wants to enjoy and perform Hoffmann and Dumas' holiday classic. That's right, it was a book BEFORE it was a ballet!The Nutcracker for Kids is a play versatile enough for sibling fun, classes, drama groups, homeschool groups, or backyard performances. It's appropriate and fun for all ages! Plays range from 15 to 25 minutes. Which character will you be?!What you will get: Fun!3 melodramatic modifications for group sizes: 9-12 kids13-20 kids19-28+ kidsActual lines from The Nutcracker highlighted for easy identificationCreatively funny and witty telling of the remaining storyA kid who loves the Classics!This mini-melodramatic masterpiece is sure to spark a love of all classics for your child. Many classic novels and plays are difficult to read in class or watch on stage, and attempting to teach these to children can be even more challenging. But, as the author states in the book, "there is no better way to learn than to have fun!" Kids who have read or performed these plays continue to come back for more!**Guaranteed!

Magically compelled by bad guys, Arwen Forester shot her half-dragon ally in the thigh. She longs to make amends to him, but she's busy with a new quest: Get rid of the tattoo that lets dark elves control her.Unfortunately, such magical marks aren't easily removed. When the troll tattoo artist she visits is killed, she's framed for murder.Soon, hired guns are after her, and the troll's clan is trying to get Val Thorvald, the Ruin Bringer, to hunt her down.Arwen could use the help of a powerful half-dragon, but will Azerdash Starblade forgive her after her previous betrayal?

This book offers a study of the six deep psychological needs which exist in every person. They need to be satisfied in a sound manner for the person to maintain healthy relationships within a family and with others. Problems and disagreements erupt when they are not properly satisfied. The human being's strong relationship with God, the study of the Holy Scriptures, and the practice of Church Mysteries, are a source of true satisfaction to every need God created within the human being. Therefore, the human being will not acquire inner peace, true joy and perfect love, except in the presence of the Lord Christ. His Eminence Metropolitan Youssef was ordained Bishop in 1992 and elevated to Metropolitan in 2022 for the Coptic Orthodox Diocese of the Southern United States. His Eminence has completed a Ph.D. degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from St. Mary University in San Antonio, TX.

John's backyard turned into a crazy football field! Parties, laughter, wild games - pure fun! Touchdowns that'll make you laugh. From chaos to NFL dreams, a blast of friendship and surprises!

Have you ever wondered what was behind a closed door? When visiting someone's home for the first time or when in a building you had never previously entered? The seemingly ordinary ligneous entryway with its peeling paint in an old house might hold secrets at which one could barely guess... Doorways to the Unseen presents six short stories to the reader that touch worlds beyond their daily reality, entering places seldom experienced. Places that are just as real but rarely visible. A deep-sea vessel on Arctic waters, entering depths in which something deathless awaits. An unfrequented moorland, embowering the site of grisly executions. A childhood home, now the deathbed of an ailing family patriarch. A looming gallows, where last rites take a strange and unexpected turn. A rented room that inexplicably becomes a gateway to sidereal realms. A sleepy seaside town troubled by a lamentable specter. So, step inside and find that which has been hidden from you all along. Where the unknown and the unimaginable meet.

Comme tout bébé, mes premières sensations dans le ventre de ma mère furent de l'ordre du calme et du bienêtre. Des bruits assourdis, un environnement chaud, liquide, mouvant, sans heurt. Un lieu apaisant que pratiquement rien ne venait troubler. Puis, je dus naître. [...] Plus qu'aucun autre nourrisson, je regrettai dans l'instant le confort douillet de l'intérieur de son ventre. Ainsi commence l'histoire de Marie-Alexandrine, une jeune femme unique par son don que peuvent résumer une empathie débordante et une sollicitude immense. Malgré sa sensibilité singulière, elle tentera de trouver sa voie, au long d'une quête à la fois périlleuse et passionnante, dans une société que la différence effraie.Dans Vos Épines, Marie-Claire Wilhelm réussit le pari de poser une réflexion sur le ressenti des nouveau-nés et des personnes âgées en fin de vie. L'auteure nous propose un roman touchant qui explore les maux du quotidien et questionne l'utilité de la douleur, comme la place de chacun en ce monde.> J'ai littéralement adoré ma lecture ! (...) Un vrai coup de coeur > Une histoire captivante et réaliste. (...) On s'attache à ce personnage singulier dont la condition nous intrigue et nous fascine. Le Pigeon Décoiffé

Christmas is two weeks away. You're living in Iceland. Here they come! This new English-language poem celebrates a cherished Icelandic tradition, in which thirteen mischief-makers roll into town in the weeks leading up to Yule. Slyly illustrated by Amelia Grace Gossman, these characters come to life on the page, and give the readers a glimpse into the twilight world of holidays in the glacial land where continents meet.

Christmas in space was supposed to be magical. Instead, it's going to be murder. The Raven Hill Butcher is back from the dead, and this time, he's snuck aboard the Holiday Space Station-a state-of-the-art resort orbiting the Earth, designed to bring festive cheer to the cosmos. Dressed as Santa Claus and wielding an axe, the Butcher turns a holiday celebration into an interstellar bloodbath. Among the chaos is Alex, a nerdy and awkward twelve-year-old who's more interested in comic books than Christmas carols When he crosses paths with the Butcher, an unlikely bond forms, but the trail of bodies left behind makes it clear: nobody on the station is safe. With the holly-jolly halls of the Holiday Space Station drenched in blood and panic spreading among the passengers, the survivors must find a way to escape the station before the Butcher makes it their final resting place. Santa's Space Station of Slaughter is a ridiculous, over-the-top slasher that blends gory kills, twisted humor, and pure holiday chaos. If you're looking for a bloody good time with a side of absurdity, this is the book for you. Perfect for fans of Black Christmas, Killer Klowns from Outer Space, and Dead Snow. The madness continues in Santa Claus Goes to Hell-Book 9 of The Raven Hill Butcher series.

Homicide in Hydra: George Johnston Crime Novels is about the 'forgotten' five crime novels written by the Australian novelist George Johnston (perhaps not Australia's Hemingway but an author held in very high regard nevertheless), which he wrote under the pseudonym 'Shane Martin, ' while living on Hydra in Greece between 1957 and 1962. While they are all out-of-print, they are well-written, entertaining crime novels which, surprisingly, are almost as autobiographical as his greatest book, My Brother Jack.In 1951, the acclaimed two-time Miles Franklin Prize-winning Australian author, George Johnston (1912-1970), together with his wife, the Australian author Charmian Clift (1923-1969), their son Martin (1947-1990), and their daughter Shane (1949-1973) moved from Australia to England; then, in 1954, they moved to Greece. They lived on Kalymnos for about a year before settling on Hydra, where the Johnstons' third child, Jason was born in 1956. They returned to Australia in 1964.Johnston wrote many books while living on Hydra, including five crime novels under the pseudonym Shane Marin, featuring the diminutive, sixty-something, American archaeologist and amateur sleuth Professor Ronald Challis who lives in England and does his fieldwork in Greece; as well as Johnston's break-through autobiographical novel, My Brother Jack (1964), which many argue is 'the great Australian novel' - at least of the second half of the twentieth century. Johnston's Professor Challis series of books consists of Twelve Girls in the Garden (1957), The Saracen Shadow (1957), The Man Made of Tin (1958), The Myth is Murder (1959, titled The Third Statue in the USA), and A Wake for Mourning (1962, titled Mourners' Voyage in the USA). As Australian mid-twentieth century crime fiction goes, Johnston's seven crime novels are very good and certainly deserve an audience. However, like much of what he wrote prior to the publication of My Brother Jack, they have been largely forgotten. Therefore, Homicide in Hydra: George Johnston's Crime Novels examines the Professor Challis series in depth for the first time

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1st poetry collection by Hampton Roads author Faith Griffin details the progression of a love that starts in closeness and health, but turns dark as rough times emerge and emotional issues of emotional wellness and addiction arise in the wake.

Salem...the place where magic and mayhem meet. Charity Hughes is facing a twistier, turnier puzzle than ever before. As a witch with a peculiar talent for communicating with familiars, she's used to mediating disputes between witches and their animal companions. Now, though, Charity must navigate the complexities of her blossoming relationship with handsome veterinarian Noah Jenkins while at the same time trying to keep her magical world under wraps. When Sela Warren, a witch from a neighboring town, entrusts her beloved hedgehog familiar, Lionel, to Charity's care, it seems like a routine task. However, Charity's intuition tells her that something is amiss, and her suspicions are confirmed when a series of mishaps begins to plague Lionel. It becomes clear that Lionel has been hexed, making him the target of dark magic. Determined to unravel the mystery, Charity enlists the help of her magical friends and dives into the secrets of Salem's witch community, even as she must always remain mindful to must keep her investigations - and her witchy nature - hidden from Noah. And when she stumbles upon a hidden tunnel beneath her shop, it leads to a group of mysterious witches who will stop at nothing to protect their secrets. Will Charity's unique gifts be enough to untangle the web of mystery and danger that surrounds her?

"This one has it all - resilience, candor, and dignity. The text offers us a unique glimpse and experience into a world very different from ours."

Benito Mussolini (July 29th, 1883-April 28th, 1945), Il Duce of Italian Fascism and the Prime Minister of Italy from 1922 to 1943, is a man of undeniable historical impact. This arrangement of his early political speeches begins in November 1914, after Mussolini is expelled from the Italian Socialist Party for advocating Italian intervention in the First World War. The speeches continue throughout the Great War, as Mussolini joins the fighting ranks of his countrymen, and advance through his political development, the creation of Italian Fascism, and the founding and rise to power of the National Fascist Party, which ruled Italy from 1922 to 1943. Originally published in 1923, Mussolini as Revealed in His Political Speeches was selected, translated, and edited by Baron Bernardo Quaranta di San Severino, who also introduces the collection and each speech with a brief overview of context. The speeches are arranged mostly chronologically, with Severino dividing his speeches into categories with overlapping timelines in the post-war period. This presentation represents the different aspects and focuses of Mussolini's speeches more clearly, whether regarding labor, the people, or policy. Antelope Hill Publishing is proud to preserve these early speeches of Benito Mussolini in a newly edited physical edition: Voce del Popolo, the voice of the people. In Il Duce's own words, "There is not a post-war phenomenon of greater interest and originality in Europe or the world than Italian Fascism."

Cooking with my stepbrothers really heats things up. I'm a disappointment.A failure.A burden.That's how my billionaire father and his wife see me.>And I know exactly the man--or men--for the job. Getting my stepbrothers to bid on me in the Christmas Cherry Auction should get the ball rolling. It's time to make their resistance waiver. Torn between their desire to please me in every way possible and their loyalty to my father's wallet for their up and coming business proposal, it's going to take a Christmas miracle to get the gift that I really want this season. And I know it's the gift that will keep on giving! If you love dirty-talking men who know how to please their stepsister, don't miss this year's Christmas Cherry Auction!

A religious and philosophical treatise. A Spanish version of the book is now available as well, titled Sé un Árbol Fuerte y Alto.