The time is fast approaching when the humans will meet the elves of Laniakeea for the first time.How and where will they meet?Has someone or something arranged this meeting?How will the elves deal with the backward bumbling humans from the Erthan dimension?How will the hiumans cope with the magic of the elves, and of Elvina, the most powerful wand in the cosmos?The scene will be set for the Wand Chronicles Trilogy:Book 1: Elfistra the Sorcere...

Lexington, Kentucky, 1859. After saving John Hunt Morgan from a puma attack, fifteen-year-old farm boy Will Crump joins Hunt’s militia, the Lexington Rifles. Morgan mentors Will and enrolls him in the local university, where he hopes to study law. As tensions rise between the North and South, Will is torn between his loyalty to Morgan and his love for his family. Will’s father, sisters, and sweetheart follow the Union, while Morgan and Will commit to the South. As part of Morgan’s band, Wi...

Help Your Child Think Outside the BlocksDecisions, decisions. In both the virtual world and the real world, you have to make a bunch of choices. Mess up in the virtual world of Minecraft and you can always start over. But in the real world, where the decisions you make have real consequences, both good and bad, it's not that simple.Where can you go for help? Is there a gamer's guide for living? Yes, it's called the Bible—and God created it to help ...

Tjitji is a very special lullaby, showcasing our rich and diverse animals and land, helping families transition to quiet time and bedtimeTjitji - sleep is a present from a day that was gorgeous.Tjitji, meaning child in the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara languages, is a beloved ABC Kids lullaby to sing your little ones to sleep.With words by Michael Ross and Zaachariaha Fielding of Electric Fields and original artwork by Lisa Kennedy,...

A destitute farmer sells his land to the supermarket chain that drove him out of business.Fifteen years later and a bustling supermarket stands on the same spot. UK managing director Tony is coming to work undercover at the store for a week. Branch manager Vicky is determined to give him a more grimly authentic experience than he'd ever dared wish for. Shelf-stacker Josh dreams of escape and rock stardom. Union organiser Elliot dreams of Josh. By Friday, nothing will ever be the sa...

Some places are designed to punish. Others are designed to break you.When teenager Kramer is sent to a remote juvenile detention facility, he quickly discovers that survival depends on more than following the rules. Violence, intimidation, and shifting alliances dominate daily life, forcing every boy to choose between losing himself or standing up for what is right.As Kramer navigates relentless challenges, he forms unlikely friendships, uncovers dark secrets, and learns th...

A nation divided, a family torn apart, a love threatened, and a dream of freedom. Based on the true story of William D. CrumpLexington, Kentucky, 1859. After saving John Hunt Morgan from a puma attack, fifteen-year-old farm boy Will Crump joins the Lexington Rifles, Morgan's militia. Morgan mentors Will and enrolls him in the local university, where he hopes to study law. Rising tensions between the North and the South force Will to choose between Morgan and his family and sweethea...

Most financial advisors and planners have known since the 1990s that global diversification of client investments using funds and EFTs is an outdated technique. The system just doesn't perform well. So why are we still doing it? In The False Hope of Global Diversification, Wall Street and portfolio management veteran Michael Ross explains why it doesn't perform well—laying out step by step what financial advisors should be doing instead to protect their clients' assets. Learn how to grow y...

This is a clear guide to heritage legislation in the UK. It is set out in plain, non-legal language and will guide the planner, developer, architect or conservationist through the legislation, explaining the policy and procedures which govern the protection of historic buildings as well as providing clear explanations of the issues involved, including listing, planning appeals and grants.

In a South Florida stem cell research lab, a resourceful scientist named Trent Pennington, accidentally unlocks an old genetic mystery. A subsequent family vacation turns into a nightmare. Simultaneously, on the other side of the globe, two Siberian brothers are working on their own mystery. It involves an object from antiquity. With little to go on, the two seek outside help at their own peril. A ruthless, clandestine Russian organization learns of these discoveries and is determined to o...

"Many useful strategies in here, to my mind, and thank you for taking up some of my points and running with them so well." David Crystal, English language expert, commenting on spelling chapter.'The 30-million word gap'Over four years in early childhood, some children hear 30 MILLION more words than others.This book explores how parents can most effectively support their daughters and sons in becoming confident users of the English language.

Social Media Success - Building Influence and Growing Your Brand is the ultimate guide for leveraging social media to establish a powerful online presence and grow your brand. Whether you're an entrepreneur, influencer, or business owner, this book provides a step-by-step roadmap to mastering the strategies that drive engagement, build a loyal following, and increase your influence across platforms like Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and more.Packed with actionable tips, r...