How far would you go to bring a little moonlight home?In an ancient forest, beneath the glow of Grandmother's lantern, Hazel and Thistle have grown up hearing stories of a legendary tree whose crown reaches so high it combs the hair of the moon-and whose secret, it is said, could warm every den for a hundred winters.When the time comes to discover whether the old tale is true, the two little squirrel-children set out with no map, three golden acorn...

Russian Tsardom: Antagonist of Western Civilization brings to life the dramatic history of Russia as it forged its own unique path, often in opposition to the West. From the fearsome reign of Ivan the Terrible to the transformative rule of Tsar Alexei, this book offers a vivid portrait of a nation shaped by power struggles, faith, and the fight for identity.Long before Marx and Lenin, Ivan Vasili's-son—better known as Ivan the Terrible—sensed the dangers of a world ...

What does it mean to remain whole in a world that rewards compromise?The Untarnished: A Fairy Tale of Truth and Becoming is a modern adaptation of a moral tale written in 1781 by Empress Catherine II of Russia for her grandson, the future Emperor Alexander I. Composed not for publication, but for formation, the original story was intended to shape a child’s inner life long before power was placed in his hands.In this reimagining, young Caelen is sent...

How Two Squirrels Reached the SkyTwo small squirrels. One impossible journey. And a little wonder worth bringing home.Beyond seven frozen rivers, somewhere past the edge of every sensible map, there is said to stand a tree whose highest branches touch the moon.Hazel and Thistle mean to find it.With Hazel's satchel, Thistle's green scarf, and far more courage than two small squirrels should reasonably need, they leave the safety of their fo...

A funny, tender picture-book adventure about three curious kittens who learn that every leap has a landing.Soot is black as a soot-smudge and bold as a drumbeat. Smudge is dove-gray, dreamy, and always ready to follow. Snow is white, bright-eyed, and sensible—at least until something exciting scampers by.One quiet morning, the three kittens promise their mother they will be careful.“Look before you leap!” she tells them.“Yes, Mama! We will be ca...

The New Year’s Tale from Kaironeth is a richly woven winter fantasy about Polina, a kind-hearted orphan living under the harsh rule of her stepmother and stepsister, and Queen Adelia, the impulsive young ruler whose New Year’s decree sets unexpected events into motion. When Adelia demands fresh snowdrops—flowers that cannot bloom in winter—Polina is sent into the snowbound forest on an impossible quest her family intends to exploit.In the wilderness, Polina encounte...

A snowy forest. A wise raven. Two mischievous squirrels. And a wolf who learns that friendship is stronger than fear.Snow and Shenanigans: A New Year's Tale is a whimsical picture book that captures the sparkle of winter magic and the warmth of unexpected friendship.Under the soft glow of the winter moon, Tom and Jim — two red squirrels brimming with energy — tumble through the snowdrifts, chasing mischief wherever it leads. But the ancient forest ho...

A luminous fairy tale of character, mercy, and the quiet work of becoming worthy of the future.In the ancient realm of Valoria—long before its green valleys vanished beneath the Antarctic snow—a child is born to a house already tested by sorrow, love, and stewardship.Elian’s father, Cassian, governs with discipline and restraint, believing that power is never a possession but a trust. His mother, Liora, carries a gentler wisdom, one nearly swallowed by grief before she finds ...

The Rise of the Russian Empire chronicles the transformation of Russia from a divided tsardom into a dominant European empire during the pivotal reigns of Peter the Great and Empress Ekaterina II (Catherine the Great).Spanning the late 17th to 18th centuries, this volume explores the military triumphs, sweeping reforms, and strategic diplomacy that propelled Russia onto the world stage. From Peter's modernization campaigns and victory at Poltava to Ekaterina's annex...

What does it mean to remain whole in a world that rewards compromise?The Untarnished: A Fairy Tale of Truth and Becoming is a luminous moral fairy tale-quietly powerful, timeless, and devoted to the belief that honesty can guide leaders and justice can shape the world.Inspired by a moral tale written in 1781 by Catherine II, Empress of Russia, for her grandson and future heir, this modern adaptation brings an Enlightenment vision o...

Russian Empire: Contours of the Modern World explores one of the most pivotal junctures in world history—the turn of the 19th century—through the dual lenses of two extraordinary yet often misunderstood figures: Emperor Pavel I of Russia and Napoleon Bonaparte of France. These men, radically different in temperament and ideology, nevertheless shaped the geopolitical and ideological architecture of the modern world in parallel, sometimes converging and other times clashing within a...

A snowy forest. A wise raven. Two mischievous squirrels. And a wolf who learns that friendship is stronger than fear.Snow and Shenanigans: A New Year's Tale is a whimsical picture book that captures the sparkle of winter magic and the warmth of unexpected friendship.Under the soft glow of the winter moon, Tom and Jim - two red squirrels brimming with energy - tumble through the snowdrifts, chasing mischief wherever it leads. But the ancient forest ...