Dorian Valmont is the sorriest excuse for an aeronaut the crew of skyship Phoenix has ever seen.Forced to flee his home to protect his magical inheritance from the machinations of his ambitious stepfather, awkward misfit Dorian finds himself poorly suited to the rigors of life in the sky. But when an exiled dragon finds him, injured and desperate for help, Dorian learns it’s not enough merely to run away. Dorian must learn to fight back.Caught between force...

Half elemental, half vampire, and bound to the realm of the dead, Princess Elania Night is a dangerous anomaly. When her mother is brutally murdered and her kingdom falls, Elania flees into the night. Hiding in the rain-slick streets of London as "Natalie," a humble seamstress, she trades royal blood for needle and thread, desperate to bury her dark past and build a peaceful life of her own choosing.But you cannot run from an ancient blood ritual. Enter Amocsha: her sworn royal gua...

In the distant future, the human body is a temporary and interchangeable commodity - if you can pay. For the interstellar elite, bodies are swapped out and reused without a second thought. You never grow old; you never die. However, some bodies are more temporary than others ... Takeshi Kovacs was once a member of the Envoy Corps, stormtroopers for the Interstellar Earth Protectorate, ultra-lethal adepts in switching bodies across the stars. While he served, he was known by a variety of na...

Ivy Hart is perfectly content with her quiet life in Willow Ridge. Between the warm glow of her small-town bookstore and the comfort of familiar faces, she has everything she needs… or so she thought. Love is a story she stopped believing in a long time ago.Then a storm strands billionaire Elias Knight in town—and in her shop.Elias is all sharp suits, smooth charm, and a world far bigger than Ivy's bookstore. They shouldn't fit, but their connection is instant, undeniable, ...

Daily Devotions from the Holy Land is a 30 day journey of comfort, hope, praise, and worship inspired by the sacred landscapes of Jerusalem, Bethlehem, and Israel. Written for real life, these devotionals meet you in busy mornings, weary evenings, and every moment in between, helping you draw near to God right where you are.Each day includes a Scripture focused devotional reading, thoughtful reflection questions, a heartfelt prayer, a praise and worship prompt, and one practical ac...

Dive into the fascinating world under the hood with ‘How Car Engines Work Book.’ In this comprehensive guide, novices and enthusiasts alike will Learn How Car Engines Work in intricate detail. From combustion cycles to intricate components, this book demystifies engine mechanics. With clear explanations, diagrams, and step-by-step breakdowns, readers grasp the heart of vehicular power. Whether you’re a curious learner or aspiring mechanic, the ‘How Car Engines Work Book’ is your road map t...

From the world of the best-selling trilogy of books and the hit Netflix show comes a new chapter in the ALTERED CARBON universe! In the future, bodies can be changed like clothes, giving life an entirely new meaning-or lack of meaning.Takeshi Kovacs-once a member of the Envoy Corps, the elite, deadly troops of the Interstellar Earth Protectorate-now finds himself imprisoned . . . both in a jail and in an extremely weak body. When he learns that Envoys he served with in a battle he somehow ...

A Guide on How to Pick a Married Last NameGetting married? The number of decisions you have to make for the wedding, let alone decisions that will impact the rest of your life, can feel overwhelming. Taking on a life-long partner may also mean a new, life-long name. Changing the name, you've had since birth, is a big decision. Whether in same-sex or heterosexual nuptials, names play an important role and can impact children, career, identity, and ultimately, your happiness. "Should...

What is Empowerment? What does it mean? Every day, people everywhere look for answers to these questions. After all, isn’t that why you picked up this book? Asking the questions is the first step towards finding the answers. Empowerment is taking responsibility for your own happiness, and understanding exactly what that entails. This book will guide you as you navigate common situations and issues, like: - Cultivating new relationships, whether at work or with new friends - Making time for...

The crew of the skyship Phoenix have come a long way since Dorian Valmont and his accidentally-bonded dragon Solaris joined them almost a year ago.But the Phoenix is gone now, and Emperor Callahan continues to consolidate power. Their last hope to defeat him lies with the mysterious and secretive Order of the Silver Dragon. With the Order, Dorian and Solaris can finally learn what it means to be dragonauts. But when Dorian is tasked with guarding ...

Melody's inheritance comes with a bitter soldier for a roommate.  If she survives the year, the home is hers. Talk about mixed blessings. BLURB Melody’s work as a hospice nurse gives her life purpose while simultaneously rips her heart out. Her latest client, who treated her more like a beloved daughter, left her his lakeside bungalow. Melody seizes the opportunity for a real home that she fantasized about when in foster care complete with a cantankero...

"A wealth of good ideas" for using technology in education, from increasing student engagement to managing hybrid and distance learning ( Teachers College Record).How should I use technology in my courses? What impact does technology have on student learning? Is distance learning effective? Should I give online tests and, if so, how can I be sure of the integrity of the students' work? These are some of the questions that instructors raise as technology bec...