Witch Spinners possess the gift of creating conjuring cloths, a revered tool that channels energy two ways instead of one. A user of such a piece wields great power. Larissa North Strondovan's family is one of the remaining few who can create such a fine magical tool, but an old quarrel with the South Hawthorne clave has left her family despised and scattered to different parts of the earth. The discord between the two claves has reverberated to such a degree that the world teeters on the ...

Larissa North Strondovan and August South Hawthorne continue their quest to unravel the truth about the conjuring cloth and witch spinners who create them—but not without major interruptions along the way. With help from their loyal bodyguard and a proud dwarf they meet on their travels, the members struggle to untangle themselves from dire predicaments and traps set by the formidable and power-hungry Anguis clave.Edouard Anguis, the upcoming heir ...

Galen is the most important physician of the Roman imperial era. Many of his theories and practices were the basis for medical knowledge for centuries after his death and some practices—like checking a patient’s pulse—are still used today. He also left a vast corpus of writings which makes up a full one-eighth of all surviving ancient Greek literature. Through her readings of hundreds of Galen’s case histories, Susan P. Mattern presents the first systematic investigation of Galen’s clinica...

Spring is in the air—and so is monkey poo, when fated mates connect at the Zoo.Since her graduation with two degrees from a tony university, Michelle Margaret Maypo, a curvy and quick-witted young woman approaching her thirties, has been at loose ends. Lovingly known as Shelly to her friends and family, she writes feature articles for the local paper the 'Cape Coast Crier' but yearns for more excitement in her life.Mixing business a...

A TRIPLE MAGICAL THREAT!The Fairchild triplets Olivia, Esme and Agatha have earned a scholarship to the MAGNIFICO FINISHING SCHOOL FOR MAGICAL ARTS, but these witches keep havin' glitches!Get all three G'Witches Magical Mysteries in one beautifully formatted omnibus.Inside:G'WitchesG'Witches 2: The Harpy HarbingerG'Witches 3: Summoning SecretsHidden from street view yet occupying se...

Did you know LeBron James averaged more than 30 points a game as a senior in high school? Discover how an amazing high school player went on to become an outstanding NBA star!

In a world hostile to magic, three young mages must find a way to destroy an evil force.Blaze and her twin sister, Nova, lead a quiet life on the outskirts of their village — until fanatic soldiers threaten their lives for being Magicked. Forced to flee, the sisters must rely on each other to survive in a world that doesn't accept them.Prince Oran of Cilicia is far from being in line for the throne, but he knows his place in the world — until his magic starts to pour out of...

Dolphins are some of the world’s smartest animals! This fact-filled title explores the intelligence of these smart swimmers through leveled text and engaging photos. Readers will discover why dolphins are smart, how they use their intelligence, and how humans study them. Along the way, special features such as a brain comparison chart, a skills graphic, a profile, and a scientific study offer even more information.

This audiobook narrated by Jennifer Woodward provides the first comprehensive account of menopause from prehistory to todayAre the ways we look at menopause all wrong? Historian Susan Mattern says yes, and The Slow Moon Climbs reveals just how wrong we have been. Taking readers from the rainforests of Paraguay to the streets of Tokyo, Mattern draws on historical, scientific, and cultural research to reveal how our perceptions of menopause developed from pre...

Franz Schubert (1797–1828) was an Austrian composer of the late Classical and early Romantic eras.Despite his short life of only thirty-one years, Schubert created more than six hundred works, including operas, symphonies, sacred music, and many pieces for chamber music. He helped shape classical music's structure and style. Colorful illustrations plus photographs of meaningful sites and settings connect readers to important points in Schubert's history. A timeline...

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756–1791) was an Austrian composer, prodigy, and prolific musical genius of the Classical era.Known for his timeless operas, symphonies, and chamber music, including The Magic Flute and Don Giovanni, Mozart’s unparalleled talent and versatility left an enduring impact on Western classical music.

Caw! Caw! A mob of crows swarms a predator. They work together to chase it away! Teamwork is one of many skills explored in this fascinating book about crows. Through leveled text and exciting photos, readers will learn how crows use their intelligence and how humans study these remarkable birds. A brain comparison chart, profile, skills graphic, and scientific study feature further highlight these brainy birds!