BadPaw (Fire Edition)


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★★★The Feel Good Film Festival Screenplay Semi-Finalist!★★★ FIRE EDITION: As the devastating wildfires spread through Australia, the dingo species is to be delisted from the Endangered Species Act and free to be hunted all in the name of ‘population control’, but for one lucky little injured dingo-pup, a dingo-hating livestock farmer’s lonely little daughter secretly befriends this orphaned pup and tries to nurse him back to life...but will our brave little hero be able to save him in time before her secret is exposed...? This intermediate children's chapter book is perfect for any child who loves animal stories/books. A perfect piece of literature for bedtime stories. Themes include: loneliness friendship family bonding love loss sacrifice letting go for the greater good. 'This is a beautiful little book. A story well told and delightfully illustrated throughout. A story with a serious message in presenting us with an all-too-familiar scenario today: the exploitation and destruction of innocence in the name of so-called progress which in reality means greed and personal profit. Badpaw, a sweet and lonely dingo cub with an injured paw seeking compassion and comfort and finding it in young Holly, the daughter of a profiteering rancher in The Snowies mountain range in Australia responsible alongside his friends for the persecution and destruction of these beautiful creatures...but all is not lost for the dingo or humanity as compassion is found and love prevails. Yes, an excellent story for children which carries a message that all humanity must now heed: wake up and begin to care for this precious Earth and all who live upon her.' — Michael Vincent: author of 'Self Enquiry: On Being You. A Journey into Truth.'




Moonchild


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★★The Epic Fantasy Adventure★★ Seven-year-old Luna is encouraged by her adoptive Aunt Maple to hide her unusual traits, especially as Luna is about to be taken, along with other children, to the Institution run by the tyrannical Archons; a Secret Society of otherworldly beings. There her true nature as the Moonchild is discovered, leading to terrible danger from which she escapes through a magical fireplace to another world. Pursued by Archons in this strange, fantastical world, Luna is rescued by pirate captain Harry Paye and his crew. From them, she learns that her destiny is to return the Moonstone to Crystal Mountain before the approaching prophesied eclipse (Doomsday for both worlds). Facing many obstacles and dangers, Luna, aging by the day, perseveres, making friends along the way due to her kindness and compassion, but can she find and replace the Moonstone? And what secrets might she uncover as she pursues her quest? This fantasy adventure is perfect for Middle Grade – Young Adults.




Combinatorial Optimization


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Openweight


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★★★The awe-inspiring love story of guilt, grief, love, and revenge ★★★ 'A guilt-ridden ex-boxer, haunted by his last fight is pushed back in the ring to face the current abusive heavyweight champion in a no love-lost openweight grudge match...' Salvatore ‘The Saviour’ DeLuca never stepped back into the ring after what he caused. Some “saviour” he is. Instead, he feels he is better off dead but doing that himself he feels is too light a sentence. His family does not speak to him, governed by that of the iron fist of his unforgiving family-proud father. All Tory lives for is the countryside farm where he works and the potwash he slaves over, not to mention alcohol and cigarettes. Such a sad guilt story for someone who once had the sporting world in his grasp and the girl of his dreams. But after an altercation with the current British heavyweight champion, Logan ‘The Devil’ Devlin, the fight goes viral. Word spreads fast throughout the boxing community. It becomes the talk of the town and media. People debate who would win. Who would win? People want this fight to headline the upcoming Everlast Openweight Grudge Match Tour arriving in the UK over Christmas. Middleweight Tory refuses until Logan and his heavy hand makes it more than personal. Revenge. The fight is on! “The Saviour” versus “The Devil” it is. Location? Nothing other than the London O2 Arena. A Box Office sell out! The whole world gets excited for Christmas Eve, not just for festivities, but for the most anticipated fight in years… ...and I welcome you to witness the spectacle… This fictional boxing lad literature is perfect for anyone who likes full-contact sports such as boxing, martial arts, UFC, bare-knuckle boxing (BKB), openweight bouts, and is fitting for young adults, teens, and adults.




Viron


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★★★ "…An epically Microscopic Adventure" ★★★ After the loss of his wife, inside poor Floyd Loveless’ body the Light escaping from his broken heart has caused destruction and dystopia for all his microscopic inhabitants. Viron, an evil dark virus lord dwells in the navel, reproducing in large numbers until it's time to strike the vulnerable break and vanquish any remaining Light. Eternal Darkness seems certain, when a small unsuspecting and potentially toxic B-cell on the run spots the billion-strong dark army preparing for all-out war, but can our little anti-hero raise the alarm before it's too late? Even if he does, the antibody clones he would produce to fight back could have adverse effects...the potential to turn on the Self. Join B and his companions on their fantastical wild ride as they journey all through the body with only one task in mind…to save Planet Floyd, which on a much-much larger scale, would give Floyd’s little daughter the best Christmas gift she could ever imagine…her father. Viron, believe it or not, is what actually happens to billions of new-born naïve B-Cells and T-Cells in our body and the challenges they face, which makes this story not only an exciting journey for all the family, but also educational and full of insight into the inner workings of our body on a fun, molecular level. It is truly remarkable!




The Burning Shadow (Gods and Warriors Book 2)


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'If an Outsider wields the blade, the House of Koronos burns...' A boy on the run. A deadly prophecy. A race against time. Hylas the Outsider is captured by slavers. Set to work in the terrible underground mines of Thalakrea, he learns to his horror that he's now closer than ever to his murderous enemies, the Crows. He has to escape before they find out he's here. Pirra, the daughter of the High Priestess, is also on the run. When Fate reunites her with Hylas, their survival depends on ancient magic and an orphaned lion cub - unless the Gods have other plans... 'Electrifying' - Independent on Sunday 'The reader's attention is caught from the first line...spellbinding' - Telegraph 'Set to become another children's classic' - Books for Keeps Michelle Paver was born in Malawi in 1960 and moved to England when she was three. After gaining a degree in biochemistry from Oxford, she became a partner in a City law firm, but gave that up to write full-time. To research her stories about animals and the distant past, she has travelled in the Arctic, the Mediterranean and Egypt, swum with dolphins and killer whales, and encountered bears, boars and wolves. She is the author of the internationally bestselling Chronicles of Ancient Darkness, the final book of which won the 2010 Guardian Children's Fiction Prize.




The Book of Deacon Anthology


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The Book of Deacon Saga is the epic tale of a world besieged by war and at the mercy of dark forces who would see the land and its people wither and die. First Published in 2010, the story has grown significantly, expanding the story into earlier and later eras, exploring the lives of characters both minor and major. The Book of Deacon Anthology is a collection of all currently published stories in the setting: The Book of Deacon - The tale of Myranda Celeste, a young woman orphaned by a century long war, and her chance discovery of a fallen soldier's priceless cargo. The find will change her life, sending her on an adventure of soldiers and rebels, wizards and warriors, and beasts both noble and monstrous. Each step will bring her closer to the truth of her potential, of the war, and of the fate of her world. The Great Convergence - The second in the Book of Deacon series, The Great Convergence continues the tale of young Myranda Celeste. With fresh knowledge of magic and steadfast resolve to see the end of the war that plagues her land, Myranda sets out to find and unite the five fated heroes, the Chosen. Each new warrior brings her world a step closer to peace, but does she have the strength to survive the trials ahead? The Battle of Verril - In this, the finale of the Book of Deacon Trilogy, Myranda and the Chosen face their greatest challenges yet. Time is running out, and the Generals are growing desperate. Through victory and defeat, reunion and betrayal, neither the heroes nor their foes will rest until they have seen their task through to the end. The only question is, will it be the end of a war, or the end of times? Jade - This short novel, set after the events of The Book of Deacon, follows the blessed and cursed life of Jade Rinton. Stripped of her family and kept in a tall tower by a fierce dragon due to the scheming of a mysterious stranger, Jade seems to be living in a twisted fairy tale. She soon learns, though, that fate has its own ideas of who should play each part, and that family is where you find it. The Rise of the Red Shadow - Before he was a legendary assassin and mythic hero, the creature known as Lain was just a simple malthrope, frightened and alone. The Rise of the Red Shadow tells the story of his tragic youth, beginning with his days on a plantation in Tressor and following him through the painful tragedies and thrilling trials that would one day lead him to greatness in the pages of The Book of Deacon. Entwell Origins: Ayna - AVAILABLE FOR THE FIRST TIME. The story of Ayna, a young fairy who is cruelly taken from her family, yet finds that this tragedy may have given her the opportunity to become more than she'd ever dreamed. The Stump and the Spire - Previously only available as part of the Neverland's Library anthology, The Stump and the Spire is the story of two children who gain a dark glimpse into the long forgotten past of their world. --- For fans of the series looking to fill in the gaps, or for new readers hoping to gather the whole series, The Book of Deacon Anthology is a great way to catch up on the whole saga. Each book is updated with improved formatting, as well as a brief foreword by Joseph R. Lallo, and even a message from the mysterious curator who collected the stories. Read it now and be ready for The D'Karon Apprentice, a new Book of Deacon story releasing November 12th, 2015.




Under the Stars with Leo-Pard


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Life should have been wonderful, but somehow, the zoo felt like a prison. What was wrong? What was missing? What was it he longed for? He didn’t know the word for it, but it felt like an itch that his claws couldn’t reach to scratch. The first of a trilogy, Under the Stars with Leo-Pard is a full colour children’s picture book, influenced by a trip to the nature reserves, jungles and forests of Belize. It tells the story of Leo-Pard, a very well looked after but extremely bored leopard. Having spent all his life in captivity, he dreams of just one night of freedom. He escapes with his two friends, Rocky the American Cougar and Stripes the beautiful Bengal tiger. They all taste freedom, and tell their own story of how they came to stay at the zoo. Unfortunately,Rosa the Jaguar has to stay behind, but receives a strange gift and an even stranger new house guest, which gets the whole zoo talking and wondering what will happen next... This beautifully illustrated story will introduce children aged 4-8 to important issues, such as conservation, working together, and even touches on aspects of equality, all gently pulled together by a slight sprinkling of magic.




Hematite


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In the sequel to Red-Eye Flight, the Brynjan Warriors' search for the Light Scraps continues. After leaving Earth with two of the four Scraps in hand, the group follows a path as determined by Desereé's Talisman to another planet, tailed by a vengeful scientist and a mysterious red-eyed man. Will the group once again be able to overcome their multiplying obstacles? Follow the Warriors once more- Desereé, Jud, Aero, Sophie, Zephyr, Ari, and their new friend Ty- as they confront unfathomable risk, danger, death, love, and mystery.




Dante


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Portrait of the Middle Ages as seen through Dante's life and work.