In this captivating autobiography, Hasina Knox defies all odds to discover inner strength and seek identity, hope, and a sense of belonging. This inspiring story guides readers through the challenges as the author explores various aspects of her life, including her adoptive family, school experiences, unexpected romance, work environment, stay-at-home mom, Christian living, the quest to find her birth parents, and becoming an author. The protagonist’s journey is one of overcoming obstacles and inspiring others. She shares her emotional journey and provides practical advice and insights within each chapter.“Longing to Belong: An Orphan’s Story”resonates with anyone yearning for accept...

Nine short stories and twelve rhymes covering a span of 170 years.What has changed from the 1790s to the 1960s?Who are some of the people who created what we now see?What are some of the ideas, philosophies and accepted norms concerningFamily, community, history, inclusion ……People of the West: A Short Story Timeline is a captivating collection of nine short stories and twelve rhymes ……….The stories are beautifully crafted, each offering a unique glimpse into a specific moment in time …………… characters are well-developed, bringing the past to life in a way that is both engaging and thought-provoking.………. the inclusion of rhymes, ………. provide a welcome contrast ...

You are an Arkham Investigator – your choices will decide the outcome of a terrible murder mystery and a sinister plot threatening Arkham ­– in this brand new gamebook adventure in the world of Arkham Horror

When a renowned professor is found dead, his body melted, it’s up to the Investigators of Arkham to discover what occult horrors were behind his fate. Pick your path, Investigator, and collect allies along the way to hunt down his killer before they strike again. However, Arkham is full of mysteries, with many wishing to keep the truth buried, and who are hungry to usher in a new era full of death and darkness to devour the world you know it. Can you stop it before it is too late?

ACTION AND ADVENTURE IN A NEW AGE OF STEAM!Join Ulysses Quicksilver – dandy, adventurer and agent of the crown – as he battles the enemies of the Empire in this collection of rip-roaring steampunk adventures. This action-packed tome brings you three sensational tales...UNNATURAL HISTORY: Queen Victoria is celebrating the 160th year of her reign, but all is not well at the heart of the empire. An eminent professor of evolutionary biology goes missing. A catastrophic Overground rail-crash unleashes the dinosaurs of London Zoo. Is this the work of crazed revolutionaries, or are more sinister forces at work? For Ulysses the game is afoot!LEVIATHAN RISING: It’s all aboard the Neptune, the l...

Don't stop running . . . the second edge-of-your-seat thriller with bite from international bestselling author Linwood Barclay for ages 9+

12-year-old Jeff and genetically engineered spy dog Chipper are on the run from the mysterious and sinister government organisation knows only as The Institute. Due to a combination of bravery, luck and some of Chipper's more useful modifications, they've managed to evade their pursuers so far. But The Institute is closing in and Chipper and Jeff will have to be stay one step ahead if they want to stay alive..

Danger, secrets and thrilling suspense collide in Linwood Barclay's action-packed series for children.

In the latest novel from New York Times bestselling author Linwood Barclay, a teacher’s act of heroism inadvertently makes him the target of a dangerous blackmailer who will stop at nothing to get what he wants.How would you react in a life-or-death situation?It’s a question everyone asks themselves, but few have to face in real life. English teacher Richard Boyle certainly never thought he would find himself talking down a former student intent on harming others, but when Mark LeDrew shows up at Richard’s school with a bomb strapped to his chest, Richard immediately jumps into action. Thanks to some quick thinking, he averts a major tragedy and is hailed as a hero, but not all the att...

Helicopters swarm as sporadic explosions and gunfire reverberate throughout the capital. Panic engulfs the streets filled with civilians. A desperate dash to flee before the fall. The South Vietnamese military hanging on by a thread, buying time for the people.Viet Cong and North Vietnamese troops wash over the city in unstoppable waves. Communist soldiers advance toward the presidential palace, their faces canvases of the hardships and sacrifices they endured for a war they fought so long. Their final goal within reach – the unification of Vietnam under a communist flag.Everyone wants out before it’s too late. Money means nothing, gold is everything. Anxious children grip their mothers ...

Le Dôme : personne n'y entre, personne n'en sort.À la fin de l'automne, la petite ville de Chester Mill, dans le Maine, est inexplicablement et brutalement isolée du reste du monde par un champ de force invisible. Personne ne comprend ce qu'est ce dôme transparent, d'où il vient et quand ou si il partira. L'armée semble impuissante à ouvrir un passage tandis que les ressources à l'intérieur de Chester Mill se raréfient. Big Jim Rennie, un politicien pourri jusqu'à l'os, voit tout de suite le bénéfice qu'il peut tirer de la situation, lui qui a toujours rêvé de mettre la ville sous sa coupe. Un nouvel ordre social régi par la terreur s'installe et la résistance s'organise aut...

Embark on a transformative journey with Swami Giriraj's "The Ethereal Visionary," where the mystical arts of astral sight open the door to profound spiritual experiences and the power of manifestation. This comprehensive guide takes you step-by-step through the process of awakening your third eye to explore the astral realm, enhance self-awareness, and harness your inner potential.In this book, you will discover:Fundamental Concepts: Understand the basics of the astral realm, its significance across various cultures, and its role in modern spirituality.Practical Techniques: Learn how to prepare physically, mentally, and spiritually to activate and enhance your astral sight through meditation...

Connor O'Brien, el conde de Killarney, siempre ha sido un hombre solitario. En su niñez no tuvo amigos y pasada su adolescencia tuvo que hacerse cargo de los negocios familiares, cuidar de sus arrendatarios y de su castillo, del que se siente tan orgulloso. No cambiaría de él ni una sola piedra, pero al parecer alguien tiene otros planes.Becca, ha vuelto al pueblo donde nació en Irlanda, después de muchos años. Tenía una carrera prometedora como decoradora de interiores en Londres, pero su madre enferma la necesita. Por suerte, la condesa viuda de Killarney le ha conseguido trabajo, redecorar el lúgubre castillo que su hijo parece mantener en la época medieval.Cuando Connor vuelve d...