In the village of Twinklevale, Christmas is under threat from a host of mischievous villains. From a Fake Santa to a Wicked Snowman, trouble looms as the clock ticks closer to midnight. But when all hope seems lost, a mysterious unicorn named Glacia arrives just in time.With her horn and special powers, Glacia sets out to save Christmas, using her magic to stop each villain and protect the village’s holiday spirit.

In the lakeside town of Echo Bay, something unusual has happened—everyone is gloomy! The frogs won't tell jokes, the beavers don't splash, and even the sun seems to hide. But one cheerful duck named Paddles refuses to give up on smiles.With kindness in her heart, she sets out to deliver tiny surprises—flowers, pebbles, poems, and laughter—to her friends all around the lake. One by one, the animals rediscover their joy, and soon Echo Bay shines again.

Former Newcastle, Manchester United and Republic of Ireland midfielder Liam O’Brien lifts the lid on his eventful playing career and shares previously untold behind-the-scenes stories.Written with veteran journalist Jimmy Geoghegan.Liam grew up in working-class Dublin, but he didn’t become a full-time professional until signing for Manchester United at age 22. Two years later, despite being offered a new contract by Alex Ferguson, Liam made the brave call t...

An illustrated obsession, a guidebook, a kaleidoscope of life on the wing."If you live in the Bay Area and wish to know the butterflies, this is the only field guide you'll ever need." —Lewis Hyde, author of The GiftLiam O'Brien has spent three decades chasing, learning about, protecting, occasionally catching, and always loving butterflies. Here, he shares his capacious knowledge of California butterflies through a treasure trove ...

Vox Machina Origins writer Jody Houser joins fan-favorite artist Selina Espiritu, and Matthew Mercer and Liam O'Brian to reveal Caleb's troubled past in this all-new hardcover graphic novel! Fans of Critical Role won't want to miss this newest edition to their Mighty Nein library!A fire can keep you warm...or it can consume you.When Bren Aldric Ermendrud was chosen to attend the Soltryce Academy, everyone knew he would have an important fu...

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • Explore the past of Critical Role’s daring half-elf twins, Vex’ahlia and Vax’ildan, in this original prequel novel to their adventures with Vox Machina.Vex and Vax have always been outsiders. A harsh childhood in the elite elven city of Syngorn quickly taught them not to rely on others. Now, freed from the expectations of their exacting father and the scornful eyes of Syngorn’s elves, the cunning hunter and the conning thief have made...

Since the late 1990s, MHS has administered an emotional intelligence (EQ-i) test to over 500,000 people in 56 countries and has consequently built a data bank about emotional intelligence. The results clearly indicate links between emotional intelligence and proven success in peoples lives. Case studies in the book show how EQ-i has predicted and assisted in the success of people in a wide variety of fields, from the military to professional sports, from bankers and doctors to collection a...

Brought to you by Penguin.Written by #1 New York Times bestselling author Marieke Nijkamp*, Critical Role: Vox Machina - Kith & Kin* will follow a brand-new story, featuring the cunning ranger Vex'ahlia and the conning rogue Vax'ildan (and, of course, Trinket) years before they meet Vox Machina.After leaving the unwelcoming refuge of Syngorn, the twins become entangled in a web spun by the Clasp, and for the first time Vex and Vax find themselves o...

Delve into the mind of Critical Role’s most charming villain in this original novel that chronicles Lucien’s early life and his fateful meeting with the Mighty Nein.Lucien has always been able to spin a bad situation to his advantage. From his childhood on the dangerous streets of Shadycreek Run to his years living off the grid and learning blood magic from the Claret Orders, the charismatic blood hunter will find a way to get the upper hand.When L...

Celebrate a decade ofCritical Role with this anthology featuring the perspectives of ten characters who fought alongside—and against—Vox Machina, with a foreword by cast member Liam O’Brien.In these ten stories, see the legendary adventuring party anew through the eyes of some of the most memorable characters whose lives were touched by Vox Machina.Within its pages:• Shaun Gilmore reflects on the life he has chosen, as told by

Celebrate a decade ofCritical Role with this anthology featuring the perspectives of ten characters who fought alongside—and against—Vox Machina, with a foreword by cast member Liam O’Brien.In these ten stories, see the legendary adventuring party anew through the eyes of some of the most memorable characters whose lives were touched by Vox Machina.Within its pages:• Shaun Gilmore reflects on the life he has chosen, as told by

See Critical Role’s Mighty Nein through the eyes of nine of their friends and foes in this new anthology, with a foreword by Taliesin Jaffe.In these nine stories, the legend of the mighty adventuring party grows with tales from some of the most memorable characters who fought with—and against—the Mighty Nein!Within its pages:• Essek Thelyss grapples with the choices of his past and the potential of his future, as told by Dani...