In a realm where the balance between light and shadow is as delicate as the dawn, three unsuspecting souls are drawn together by fate. The world of Eldoria thrives on harmony, where luminescent cities sparkle under crystal skies, and whispering forests hide ancient secrets. Yet, beneath this veneer of tranquility, an encroaching darkness threatens to consume all—a force known only as the Shadow Ascendancy.Kai, an introspective artist haunted by vivid dreams, sketches the world not ...

The irresistible story of Japanese cherry blossoms, threatened by political ideology and saved by an unknown Englishman'This is not just a tale of trees, but of . . . endeavour, war and reconciliation' Sunday TimesCollingwood Ingram, born in 1880, became known as 'Cherry' for his defining obsession. As a young man, he travelled to Japan and learned of the astonishing displays of cherry blossoms, or sakura.On a retu...

Masahiro, heir to a yakuza syndicate, has been skating through life without much purpose, but that all changes when he meets makeup artist Tsubaki. Attracted not only to Tsubaki's outer appearance but also his inner strength, Masahiro can’t help but be affected by the statuesque beauty’s influence. But he’s not the only one growing from their relationship—the seemingly put-together Tsubaki can’t help but learn a little something too!

For fans of Shannon Hale and Gail Carson Levine, comes an enchanting fairy tale retelling of the Japanese Cinderella, set in the magical world of Eva Evergreen, Semi-Magical Witch.Once upon a time, Alliana believed in dreams and fairy tales as sweet as spun-sugar clouds. Alliana wished on shooting stars, sure that someday she and her grandmother would be able to travel to the capital city to see the queen. Then her grandmother passed away—and those dreams ...

Every great adventure needs a hero—or two! This playful take on storytelling and equity proves that two tellers can make a rhyming tale twice as nice.What do you do with an interrupting sibling? Especially when she's stepping all over your story with wild ideas that don’t. Even. Rhyme. Knights riding rockets? Dancing pirates? Who’s ever heard of a fire-breathing armadillo?! But when this big brother realizes his sister just might be improving his ...

In 1942, Dr. Albert Turner invents a method to connect any two points in space without all that mucking about in between. Knowing the menace of Nazi Germany, he grants access to the technology to the Allies. Leftenant Allen White is assigned as his liaison officer.Continuing operations and experiments leads Dr. Turner to develop a more powerful and more capable Portal. During a test of the new Portal, Allen is accidentally infected with a deadly disease, dying soon after.Dr...

Madeleine Talmage Force is just seventeen when she attracts the attention of John Jacob "Jack" Astor. Madeleine is beautiful, intelligent, and solidly upper-class, but the Astors are in a league apart. Jack's mother was the Mrs. Astor, American royalty and New York's most formidable socialite. Despite their twenty-nine-year age difference and the scandal of Jack's recent divorce, Madeleine falls headlong into love—and becomes the press's favorite target.On their extended h...

As a nurse in Texas, Emma never expected to be kidnapped by messengers of the king of Bahania. But at the palace a familiar man approached her—Reyhan. She had no idea what he might be doing there until he announced he was the third prince of the kingdom and that she’d been summoned so they can be divorced. Emma is shocked twice over—she still can’t believe Reyhan’s a prince and, on top of that, she had no idea that marriage of theirs was for real!

Marketing Mastery: 1,000 Ideas for Success is the ultimate resource for marketers, entrepreneurs, and business leaders looking to take their marketing strategies to the next level. Authored by Abed Shouman, this comprehensive guide offers a treasure trove of 1,000 unique and actionable marketing ideas, each designed to help you innovate, engage, and grow in an ever-changing marketplace. Whether you're a seasoned marketing professional or just starting out, this book provides a wide array o...

**Join friends Sarah, Hector, Ziah, and Olivia as they team up to face the most notorious mobs in Minecraft on a quest for the mythical Elytra!Creators Rachelle Reyes and Abe Taraky take the reins for the second volume of this hit graphic novel series!**Best buddies Sarah and Hector have been playing Minecraft together for a long, long time. But after countless adventures, they come to realize that there’s only so much two players can accomplish. So, Sarah and Hector decide...

Mackenzie and Zara are two best friends having a sleepover. Will bravery, friendship and smart ideas be enough to get them through the night? When there is a knock at the door, will all their fun go down the drain?About the authorMy name is Lola Abed. I am 10. I have one cat and her name is Rosie. I decided to make this book because I thought it would be fun to make a book about 2 best friends having a sleepover.I HOPE YOU ENJOY THIS STORY

'A brilliant display of pyrotechnics, a compelling tour de force ... by a master jeweller of polished prose' The New York TimesA private detective is hired to find a missing person, but nothing is normal about this case. Why has the beautiful, alcoholic wife of the vanished salesman waited over half a year to search for him? Why are the only clues a photo and a matchbox? As the investigator's ever-more puzzling hunt takes him into the labyrinthine depths o...