Eons have shrouded the giant dragon in legend, but ancient myths soon become terrifyingly real…Aea has always been an outsider. At age six, her father was executed by the clan, and her mother and sister mysteriously vanished. Now, years later, Aea is thrust into a desperate quest when her mother returns, ravaged by the deadly Field Blight, with a dire choice: leave the protective forests of Thaduin to save her sister from mortal danger.As Aea races against ...

The surprising history of the Commodore 64, the best-selling home computer of the 1980s—the machine that taught the world that computing should be fun.The Commodore 64 (C64) is officially the best-selling desktop computer model of all time, according to The Guinness Book of World Records. It was also, from 1985 to 1993, the platform for which most video games were made. But while it sold at least twice as many units as other home computers of its ...

A gaming academic offers a “fascinating” exploration of why we play video games—despite the unhappiness we feel when we fail at them (Boston Globe)We may think of video games as being “fun,” but in The Art of Failure, Jesper Juul claims that this is almost entirely mistaken. When we play video games, our facial expressions are rarely those of happiness or bliss. Instead, we frown, grimace, and shout in frustration as we lose, or die, or fail to ad...

We all know the book: it’s been hailed as one of the most important documents on how the world economy works, or doesn’t work, and it’s been a colossal bestseller since it first appeared in 2014, with more than 1.5 million copies sold. Thomas Piketty’s Capital in the Twenty-First Century makes a powerful case that wealth, and accumulated wealth, tends to stay where it lands: and with the passage of time, just gets bigger… and bigger. But how many of us who bought or borrowed the b...

Enter the world of Erisdün, where ancient dragons, demonic forces, and powerful magic collide in an epic battle for survival. This complete box set includes all three thrilling novels— Wrath of the Dragon King, Whispers of the Bronze Tower, and Curse of the Dark King —bringing together an unforgettable saga of dark sorcery, high-stakes adventure, and characters driven by destiny.• In Wrath of the Dragon King, Aea's quiet life is ...

In this excellent, short and instructive book - maybe one of Jesper Juuls best - he explains how to handle yourself as an adult in conflict with children. The many ideas, concepts and practical suggestions apply whether you are a parent or a professional working in the educational system. The title summarizes the essence of true dialogue and through plenty of everyday examples this book provides adults with alternatives to shouting, criticizing and blaming - while respecting the personal i...

From the war-torn streets of Odense to the devastated warzone of South Korea, destiny calls...Nurse Molly Dahl wants to escape the trauma of wartime Denmark by joining the hospital ship, Jutlandia, set for the battlefields of Korea.Yun, an eleven-year-old North Korean girl, flees her village which was destroyed by Napalm, seeking sanctuary from the havoc.Both Molly and Yun abandon their pasts, hopeful for a brighter future in South Korea. However, their journey beco...

Simple ideas, turned into rich stories.This short, easy-to-use guidebook tells you exactly how to turn a fleeting story idea into a solid premise strong enough to carry an entire novel.Plotting a Novel: Developing Story Ideas will teach you:How to get more story ideas when your creative well seems to have run dryHow to use mind mapping to decide which story idea is the best oneHow to develop the premise, th...

Spencer reads a lot about space.That is his favourite thing to do.In Spencer’s dreams, he is flying through space.In this book, Spencer flies through the entire Solar System.

Multiparty elections have become the bellwether by which all democracies are judged, and the spread of these systems across Africa has been widely hailed as a sign of the continent's progress towards stability and prosperity. But such elections bring their own challenges, particularly the often intense internecine violence following disputed results.While the consequences of such violence can be profound, undermining the legitimacy of the democratic process and in some cases plungi...

Solar Energy: The Ultimate Guide to Living a Solar Power Lifestyle, Discover Everything About Solar Energy, and the Ways You Can Use It To Transform Your Way of LivingSolar energy has gained popularity in recent years. You will see a rapid growth in the solar energy industry while its cost has declined by about 70%. More and more people are realizing its immense benefits not just for homes but for businesses as well. Solar energy can drastically reduce electric and fuel bills and h...

The sun is shining.It is a lovely day.Carl and Barkley are best friends.Today, they will build a submarine!