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Midsummer's Eve is about to get a whole lot more magical!

The third in the fabulous series about a class of Year 7 children navigating a new school, family life and the ups and downs of friendship - this time it's Astrid's turn to tell her story of first crushes and staying true to yourself.

A thrilling, fast pasted story about fighting the paranormal through teamwork, friendship and never taking yourself too seriously. Don't you hate it when your teacher gets possessed? Not 15-year-old Mia Hamilton. Coming from a well-respected family of Smyths (a secret society of monster hunters) dealing with the paranormal came with the territory. When Link and Harris Monroe entered town and tried to become Fury food, Mia skipped class for a second time in a week to rescue them. Consequently, dear old dad laid out his worst punishment ever, partnership. While teaching the boys the rules the trio encounter many otherworldly threats. But something even stranger binds them to a fate that could be the end of life as they know it.With a strong female protagonist, House Hamilton, captures elements from across the mythical world. Think of Mia as what would happen if Dean Winchester (CW's Supernatural) and Buffy the Vampire Slayer had a baby with all the glorious sarcasm.

The fate of the world rests in his hands!When the Protectorate was founded, Pyre just wanted as normal a life as possible for a kid with superpowers. Instead, he found himself with even more responsibility than ever.Supervillains, life and death decisions, and an alien invasion were just part of his life now. Does he have what it takes to save the world?Originally published as a series of novellas, Invasion has been re-edited as a novel-length story, and features a brand-new novella, Team Liberty vs the Martians, chronicling an early contact between humans and the deadly Saurians!

Superheroes were just fiction... until they came along!Nucleus and Strongman were veterans of the Korean War, and the conflict left them changed in mind and body: they discovered they had superpowers!They decided to become the world's first superheroes just in time, because another young man discovered he had powers of his own. Donner, the son of Nazi war criminals, wants to pick up where his parents left off, and only the world's new heroes can stop him!

"Critical Life Skills for Teens" is a transformative guide for parents, guardians, and educators seeking to equip young adults with vital life skills. It addresses the challenges of adolescence and the importance of teaching practical skills. Unlike traditional lectures, this book offers an engaging, interactive approach.Key highlights include: Benefits: The book enhances confidence, not just in self-esteem but also in handling life's challenges. It covers essential skills like communication, decision-making, cooking, cleaning, and more.Independence: It prepares teens for adulthood with lessons in money and time management, fostering independence beyond living alone.Health: Chapters on hygiene and nutrition promote physical and mental well-being.Relationships: The guide emphasizes forming meaningful relationships and strong interpersonal skills.Emotional Intelligence: It offers actionable tips for managing stress and emotions during adolescence.Safety: The book closes with a crucial discussion on personal safety in various life scenarios.With relatable stories, practical exercises, and a flexible format, it keeps teens engaged. If you're a parent or educator looking to empower the next generation, "Critical Life Skills for Teens" is a must-read. Get it today and watch your teen blossom into a remarkable individual. Let the journey begin!

1974. Katrina, a stormy teenager living in an ancient Bavarian village, plunges herself into love & writing adventures until she ends up seeing ghosts.Katrina has a vivid imagination but fails miserably in her essays-until she copies off entries from grandmother's diary. All hell breaks loose over her murky newspaper story. Yet soon another sensation excites the village: a 2000-year-old Celtic princess is unearthed.The mute grandfather worries that Katrina mingles with the riffraff. He peens his scythes while Katrina types in the hen house. Gramps' worst fears come true when Katrina is blamed for a church robbery. He must help that girl!All along, Katrina writes her stories. Many ghosts loiter around St. George's Chapel. And the Celtic stallion soon becomes all too real.

It was the Summer of 1982 and 3 families came together for a family reunion. With 10 teenagers surrounded by a lake, fun and adventure there is plenty of opportunity for mayhem, and mischief to get into. But for the 13 year old boys; James, Johnny and Tony, this would be the most memorable experience of their young lives. James, Johnny and Tony set out on the goal of getting enough courage to speak to girls to get ready for the 8th grade school year. But when the boys ran into the Charlie's Angels their world would turn upside down and they would gain a full life of experiences during the short 6 week vacation. With the encouragement, guidance and support of their heroic sisters; Sonya and Kerry, the 3 boys would share an entire lifetime of emotions of laughter, joy, tears and sorrow as they would experience the tenderness of a first kiss, experience the warmth of a first love and ultimately experience the gut wrenching feeling of a first heartbreak. Surrounded by Charlie's Angels, their goof ball older cousins, their Superhero sisters and tormented by the Douche Bag Brothers, the summer vacation of 1982 at the Clear Lake Family Resort would be the Best Summer Vacation Ever.

In the infinite celestial realm, the Shapers wield cosmic abilities to shape worlds and alter reality. Additionally, within the mortal realm of Paranova, an array of civilizations arrive, each intricately formed by these celestial architects. Discover various storylines of civilizations as they develop the currents of expansion, collapse, and evolution, displayed within the backdrop of the Shapers epic creation.This intriguing narrative smoothly blends the celestial drama of the Shapers with the mortal realm's journey of discovery, challenge, and achievement. Warfare rages within Paranova's magical veins, and wondrous exploits unfold, but its residents are unaware of the celestial arrangements taking place behind the scenes. In the fascinating world of Paranova, embark on a journey where the unknown meets magic and fates intertwine beyond dimensions.

The Soul... the source of spiritual energy within us all.Powerful magic is granted to those who can tap into their soul. Lost at sea, a devastated Jaelyn finds herself a long way from home and family. She finds some solace in the kindness of saviors. Oum, Master of the Mystic Arts, and his protege, Ethan. They present her with the chance of a lifetime. To live out her dream of seeing the world. And to the ability to unlock the magic of her soul. Tama-Ken. Jaelyn accepts, hoping to find her place in a life without her brother and sister. Along the way, she will encounter hostile peers, dark creatures, pirates at sea, and her most difficult foe. Herself. Jaelyn will need to master Tama-Ken and make new allies along the way if she hopes to protect her new found family.

What happens when your best friend becomesyour worst enemy? Kya, the valedictorian of her high school class, has always kept her nose in her books and has never been a partier. But finally, it's graduation, and she's eager to attend her friend's party.But during the party, her illusions are shattered. What is supposed to be the best night of her life turns into a nightmare. Betrayed, battered, and bruised, she escapes her tormentor and ends up walking alone along the dark roads of her small hometown of Upton, Wyoming. Fortunately, a kind, sexy stranger in a pickup rescues her.Now Kya must decide how to proceed. Will she let things slide to avoid the biggest scandal this small town has ever seen? Or will she condemn a friend to prison? And what will she do with her wonderful new protector who won't let her out of his sight?First Comes Thunder is a suspenseful tale where masks are unveiled, first love is powerfully overwhelming, and in one night, everything changes forever.

High school senior, Claire Goodnight, has nothing left to keep her in her small town. Her best friend moved away, and the grandmother who raised her is dead. Claire is biding her time until graduation so she can escape her alcoholic mother, who has never wanted anything to do with her.Everything changes when her long-time crush, Finn, asks her out. Their first date under the stars is the best thing to ever happen to her-maybe her wishes are worthy after all.Yet, tragedy strikes when Finn suddenly dies, and Claire is left alone once more. But when Finn magically appears as a ghost who only Claire can see, she gets a second chance at love, and they begin their romance again-in secret.Finn's reason for staying and an unexpected connection between Claire and Finn's families ultimately unravel everything Claire thought she knew about love, loss, forgiveness, and herself.

Todd believes he's lazy, stupid, and good for nothing. Now, his classmates need him to be a hero. Fourteen-year-old Todd dreads starting high school, he's having too much fun making money and friends at his delivery job. Traveling alone along roads haunted by necromancers, he must rely on his wits and techno-magic to survive, but it feels like a game until young Andy dies in his arms. Todd vows to rid the magic-infested land of the necromancer menace, but he can't do it alone. When he joins forces with a Winter Witch and a genius, they discover secrets beneath their school. But can they use what they learn to win a war against the necromancers and their vampiric allies?

Declan has dreams and aspirations, but he is often told that either his dreams or too big or not enough. Frustrated he seeks out someone to help him, thinking he needs their "magic" to help his dreams come true. What he learns, though, is that he has his own "magic" and he can find it through confidence, determination and never giving up.Written by Manny Martinez Jr, Michelle Murray, Melanie Sypherd and Mia Vasquez

Nickey and the Psychologist is an innovative way of talking about mental illness. Nickey is an adolescent that is experiencing symptoms related to Social Anxiety. Nickey and the Psychologist will take the reader on a journey from symptoms, to diagnosis, and then treatment. The reader will be able to empathize with Nickey and gain insight into the impact of mental illness. Most importantly, readers will understand that mental illness crosses all race, gender and age and it is prevalent in children and adolescents.

The Heists were only the beginning.Gray Weathersby escaped from the primitive town of Claysoot expecting to find answers, but what he discovered shook him to the core: A ruthless dictator with absolute power. An army of young soldiers blinded by lies. And a growing rebellion determined to fight back.Now Gray has joined a team of rebels on a harsh, icy journey in search of allies who can help them set things right. But in a world built on lies, Gray must constantly question whether any ally-or enemy-is truly what they seem...

There are no men in Claysoot. There are boys-but every one of them vanishes at midnight on his eighteenth birthday. The ground shakes, the wind howls, a blinding light descends...and he's gone.They call it the Heist.Gray Weathersby's eighteenth birthday is mere months away, and he's prepared to meet his fate-until he finds a strange note from his mother and starts to question everything he's been raised to accept: the Council leaders and their obvious secrets. The Heist itself. And what lies beyond the Wall that surrounds Claysoot-a structure that no one can cross and survive.Climbing the Wall is suicide, but what comes after the Heist could be worse. Should he sit back and wait to be taken-or risk everything on the hope of the other side?

La vida en la frontera nunca ha sido fácil. Y se está haciendo cada vez más difícil. ¿Cómo tomar la decisión "correcta" cuando no es una opción? Todos tenemos un cabeza dura en nuestras familias y esto hace que la vida sea mucho más complicada. Cruz tiene dos días para desplegar y posiblemente menos para salvar a su hermano. La pregunta es ¿en dónde radica su lealtad? Es fácil pensar que en la vida todo es blanco y negro, bueno o malo, justicia y crimen. Pero qué pasa cuándo hay que escoger entre la familia y el país. Cruz tiene que tomar una decisión difícil y muy poco tiempo para hacerlo.

Daizee and the Dukes of Chuco: Chuco-Juárez World Rally is DUKEScomics' second graphic novel. In this illustrated story, Daizee and her inventive cousins race to save the environment from pollutants and the corrupt oil and gas industries. Our Latina engineer shero has developed a power generating device, using nuclear fusion, that will cripple the oil and power industry. However, this tight knit family breaks all the rules to get their technology to the people of Chuco on the backs of their high-tech cars including the infamous General Z named after Mexican Revolution General Emiliano Zapata. One final race is one final chance to live long enough to fulfill a promise and change the world forever, Chuco style. But local law enforcement has deemed Daizee and the Dukes' family outlaws. Will they win the Chuco-Juárez World Rally and destroy big industry? This all-new graphic novel adventure takes place along the U.S.-Mexico border in the futuristic city of Chuco built on the remnants of what we now know of as El Paso, Texas. This graphic novel by DUKEScomics is available in English, Japanese, and Spanish with other languages coming soon. The first multilingual graphic novel opus by DUKEScomics, A.W.O.L.: Cruz Ochoa (a.k.a. A.W.O.L.), successfully debuted at Tokyo Comic Con and has since been sold in Japan. Their second graphic novel, Daizee and the Dukes of Chuco: Chuco-Juárez World Rally, will be debuting at FAN EXPO Portland 2023. The DUKEScomics' team teaches comics and illustration at the El Paso Museum of Art as well as create comics for the Alzheimer's Association West Texas Chapter in conjunction with a partnership with university professors to produce workshops for caregivers to reduce stress and promote relaxation through journaling and doodling. This work was documented in a published article by the Community Literacy Journal. Dr. E.C.-Dukes is an Emmy award winning filmmaker and published author. Ronnie Dukes is a published artist and alumni of Chicago's Gallery 37 and proud husband to Dr. E.C.-Dukes. This dynamic duo in comics is excited to serve up a sci-fi southwest unlike anything you've ever seen before with their new graphic novel, Daizee and the Dukes of Chuco: Chuco-Juárez World Rally. This speculative fiction adventure is a look into tomorrow for the southwest. The art and environments are inspired by existing plans for the modernization of El Paso, Texas, giving us a possible glimpse into the future. Visit DUKEScomics.com for free web comics, 3D Zines and to access our workshops. For more on DUKEScomics and Daizee and the Dukes of Chuco: Chuco-Juárez World Rally, join our mailing list for periodic news and art exclusives.

WINNER: TOP PICK 2024 READER READY AWARDS A totally unputdownable sci-fi thriller where a teen girl and boy rescue an orphaned baby from immortal monsters during an extinction-level event. The trio soon discover the people they run to for help... are the monsters they should truly fear.About The Book: An airborne virus twisted all adults on the planet into immortal monsters that hunt children each nightfall. These creatures can never die. But they can kill. And the infection is spreading.Days shy of fourteen, Amaia knows she can't save the world. She's got snark and attitude for days, but the upper body strength of a hamster. When Amaia teams up with the cute boy from across the street to rescue an orphaned infant from a gruesome fate, the pair of teens must dig deep for their courage and level up their survival skills STAT. The baby's cries are a screeching dinner bell for hordes of hungry geists, and if Amaia can't keep this baby quiet, she'll be next on the menu.As Amaia fights both for her new family's survival and to uncover the truth of her older brother Carlos' disappearance, a civilization poisoned by fear threatens to destroy anyone she dares to love.Amaia will find the people she runs to for help... are the deadliest monsters of all.MORTAL TETHER is YA post-apocalyptic dystopian science fiction with an all-teen cast appropriate for ages 13 and up. Its core themes include how fear-driven tribalization disintegrates society, the fight to preserve innocence in the brutal world our parents built, as well as explorations of faith and family from a coming-of-age perspective. An expertly crafted combination of heart-pounding thrills intertwined with tender moments that stay with you long after you turn the last page.Like AVATAR: THE LAST AIRBENDER, Candice Jarrett's debut novel MORTAL TETHER masterfully illustrates a child's eye view of family and friendship against the backdrop of a brutally divided and dangerous world. This book is ideal for teens and adults who enjoyed STRANGER THINGS, THE HUNGER GAMES, and LORD OF THE FLIES.

Fifteen-year-old Phillip is shocked to find that his old friend, tailor Naji Najeem, may have just deliberately sent him to a Victorian Steampunk town with the hopes that he could unite the people for one last stand against the oppressors. Accompanied by his best friend and his new tinydog companion, he faces a dangerous world of eccentric inventors, clockwork machinery, deadly metalwork creatures, and airships piloted by killer Automatons.Isn't he still searching for that one family member who is missing? Or is the temptation to serve as the chosen leader too much to turn down? Can he champion the fight for freedom and risk losing the chance to ever go home again? Read this thrilling sequel to The Clockwork Adventures, Part One; The Search for Norwall in the second book in this seven-part series! As in Book One, artwork adorns the beginning of each chapter.This beautifully illustrated version of The Clockwork Adventures features concept art and character development profiles critical to this story in a separate section at the back of the book. In The Story Continues..., see how this sequel expanded upon the foundations of The Clockwork Adventures, Part One: The Search for Norwall. In Character Development, learn how the author, in collaboration with the illustrator, created memorable characters. In The Places of Norwall, get a deep dive into the world-building of the steampunk world our heroes find themselves in. Enjoy a special behind-the-scenes look at early versions of the illustrations within the book, and learn about the process of taking these illustrations from an idea to a finished artwork! Our tinydog companion, Pebby, finds herself again, the center of attention! Here is an excerpt: from the bookPebby, splendid in her beloved derby and gear-vest, happily looked out on the crowd of bakers as the entire work floor came to a complete silence. Even the Automaton guards were quiet. Suddenly more than one hundred white hats flew into the air, accompanied by raucous cheering and clapping. Their beloved little vagabond had returned home.

Asphyxiation (and other love languages)Asphyxiation, the 5th poetry book from Kindred, is all about love! Over 100 love poems split into the 5 well known love languages (but with a slight twist).Sweet NothingsGive and ReceiveLive to ServeTogethernessAsphyxiationSome of the poems in this collection are sweet, some are powerful, and others are just a little naughty. But the one thing that ties them all together, much like most of us, is love. *a poetry book for teens, young adults, anyone interested in love poetry, and hopeless romantics everywhere*

Olly Appleton thought he had learned all of his grandfather's secrets, the ones his grandfather died protecting. Those secrets involved hand-drawn maps, special keys, hidden tunnels, and the Spores-friendly and fantastical mushroom creatures living under his home on Oak Hill. With his friend Ember by his side, Olly learns of another secret. Other Spore communities are being built around the country in towns that share the name Littleton. The latest community is Sapphire Creek, an abandoned gold mine his grandfather purchased outside Littleton, Colorado. When Olly's parents plan a surprise trip to visit the property, he and Em decide to share all of the secrets with their families at a special feast in the Spores' Grand Cavern on Christmas Eve. And when Sapphire Creek comes under attack, Olly and Ember once again team up with their Spore friends-and some unlikely friends-to defend the community without exposing their secrets to the outside world.

The final installment of the Shady Woods series...Grace and Riah head to Madison for their freshman year of college in the shadow of Grace's missing cousin, possibly dead uncle, and a hometown that's being overrun with wilds who don't care so much for the traditions set or the laws in place.Though they're nervous about zipping up their abnormal tendencies in order to blend in with the masses, they make new friends with Riah's roommate, the girl across the hall, and a lone wolf who grew up normal.As things heat up to a boiling point back home, Grace comes to realize their identities aren't as well kept under wraps as they'd hoped, not to mention their new friends have some concerning secrets of their own.When the truth is forced to the surface, Grace and Riah must chance being hunted in order to gather enough support to fight for the haven that Shady Woods was always meant to be.

This battle flag was given to the battery just before the Battle of Shiloh. I wrote this book with the purpose of having the historical narrative separate from stories of the men. If the reader wants to know about an individual, there are sections within the chapters about the officers and enlisted men. It is the intention of this book to describe the battery's place in the large scheme of things. On the maps in this book are marks that show the location of the battery at each battle. In each chapter, after the narrative, there are descriptions of the officers and what they were doing, followed by information about the enlisted men. At the end of the book, there are several appendices that present lists of men for various times. The names are listed chronologically first and then alphabetically.

IDOLS AND RIVALS GO HEAD-TO-HEAD! A battle for the top of the Billboard charts pits Shuichi against his favorite idol, Sakuma Ryuichi--now his biggest rival! As the spotlight intensifies and tensions rise, Yuki suddenly leaves for New York. Left behind, will Shuichi move on to someone else?

When a mysterious new threat emerges and starts to unleash supervillains after supervillains, a group of new heroes calling themselves the OutCasts are tasked with the responsibility of protecting the city. However, can a telekinetic archer, a speedster knight, a mechanical elf, and a simple, shield-bearing woman band together to save a whole city? Or are they really nothing but outcasts?

This book is about someone who had mental and emotional issues; someone who tried over and over again to get help; someone who made countless bad, destructive decisions that hurt way too many people. This book is about help that is secure and permanent. It's about hope and a real, true change from someone who was hateful to someone who is caring, from someone who was emotionally dead to someone that is spiritually alive. There is help and hope for anyone who wants a positive change in their life. This book will show you where that help is.