Aderyn’s courage and skills are put to the test when she and her friends travel to the Southlands on a quest to repel an invasion of vicious orcs—a quest that requires Aderyn to find and command an army. But in a land where politics can be deadlier than warfare, military strategy soon becomes the least of her concerns.When threats emerge from unexpected quarters, the team must brave the legendary Ivory Palace, a dungeon whose reputation for horror is matched only by its beauty. Wit...

In returning to the north, Aderyn leaves behind the horrors and personal nightmares she suffered in the Southlands. But going north has its own challenges, because the new Fated One’s Destiny quest says only that they must bring peace to the Northlands. With little information about this mysterious, uninhabited place, Aderyn’s imagination conjures up dread monsters, terrible environmental hazards, and dungeons no one has ever seen.In short, it’s the most exciting quest Aderyn’s had...

The knowledge gained in the Repository directs Aderyn, Owen, and their team to the distant, lawless city of Obsidian, in search of the next clues to the Fated One quest. Obsidian is dangerous for low-level adventurers, and the overland journey through monster-infested wasteland takes months. When they learn of a dungeon called Gamboling Coil that can transport adventurers instantly anywhere in the world, they leap at the chance. But nothing in the dungeon is as it seems, and it will take a...

What secrets lie hidden in a distant stronghold of knowledge?After accepting the responsibility of the Fated One quest, Aderyn, Owen, and their friends must travel north to the Repository, home to strange sources of knowledge. There, they will discover the next step on their adventure.It should be a straightforward journey, with no complications. But antagonistic traveling companions, an old man who knows more about Aderyn than he should, and countless vici...

For five years, Aderyn has waited to get the Call—the event when the system controlling her world grants her a class and appropriate skills to become an adventurer. When the system makes her a Warmaster, Aderyn eagerly sets out on her first journey.The problem? Her class is useless.No one believes a Warmaster is anything but a joke. They aren’t strong fighters, they have no magic, and they don’t have powerful skills. But Aderyn hasn’t waited all these years to give up now. ...

SOON TO BE A STREAMING ORIGINAL MOVIE | OVER 100,000 COPIES SOLD | TRANSLATED INTO FIVE LANGUAGES | An aspiring author and a mysterious editor find love in this blend of humorous and sweet. | Perfect for fans of You've Got Mail and The Proposal."Meet Me in the Margins is a delightfully charming jewel of a book that fans of romantic comedy won't be able to put down!" --Kristy Woodson Harvey, New York Times bestselling auth...

Aderyn and her companions have followed the Fated One’s Destiny quest across vast and dangerous lands. Now only two cryptic words remain to guide them: Enter Winterforge.They must cross a frozen, hostile wilderness to reach a mythic dungeon guarded by creatures born of legend and nightmare. In this high-risk zone, every step could be their last—especially with a ruthless rival team pursuing them, led by a Fated One who will kill without hesitation.As their ...

This book focuses on cultural policy in the UK between 1997 and 2010 under the Labour party (or 'New Labour', as it was temporarily rebranded). It is based on interviews with major figures and examines a range of policy areas including the arts, creative industries, copyright, film policy, heritage, urban regeneration and regional policy.

Bestselling author Melissa Ferguson invites you to curl up by the fire with two delightfully cozy holiday novellas that will fill your heart with festive joy.Dashing Through the SnowLeft heartbroken on the eve of a romantic getaway, Willow embarks solo on The Christmas Express--a two-week train ride full of sparkling lights, whimsical surprises, and unexpected connections. With the help of a charmingly grumpy conductor, a mischievous elf, and a glo...

Kids can make a difference too! In this How Do They Help? collection featuring charities started by children, readers will explore the ways Project TGIF contributes positively to the world. Discover this nonprofit's work and what problems they look to solve. Sidebars and backmatter ask questions for text-dependent analysis. Photos, a glossary, and additional resources are included.

When soldiers and other military personnel are far from home, Cell Phones for Soldiers keeps them connected. Readers will explore the history and impact of this organization and how it has been keeping families connected over the last twenty years.

We're back with nine more meditation scripts to encourage you and your listeners to get creative! This time we drew inspiration from the animal kingdom and share what their wisdom has meant to us. You also get a link to recordings of the authors reading their guided meditations for you! Whether for yourself or for your students we know you'll love these scripts.