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Concluding S. K. Ali's powerful duology, The Keeper's Records of Revolution, Golden Flight returns to a divided world with war on the horizon. How difficult is it to crash the party of the decade? Literally crash it? The Golden Flight happens once every ten years — a gala to honor elites...

In the sunny heart of Alabama, Samuel the Lion lives a life of luxury and leisure with his human companions. With his grand mane and regal presence, he’s used to being the king of his domain—until his routine is suddenly turned upside down by a mysterious food thief. After a few failed attempts to catch the culprit, Samuel discovers the unexpected intruder is Dylan, a clever and mischievous hyena with a twinkle in his eye and a secret in his heart.

One Nation, One People: The USCIS 2025 Civics Test Study Guide (M-1175) is a plain-language textbook that prepares prospective citizens for the civics portion of naturalization. It opens with the U.S. Constitution—its 1787 origins, the Preamble’s promise of self-government, and the separation of powers across the legislative, executive, and judicial branches.

Une mégapole surchauffée, tenue par les mégacorporations chinoises. Ici, l’air s’achète, les corps s’optimisent et les consciences se louent. Mateo « Smiley » Vega y survit en trafiquant armes et informations, au bord de la légalité et au fond de la Rue. Lorsqu’un hacker inconnu le pousse à accepter un contrat de protection, tout bascule.

Today's paradigms are "sustainable" and "responsible mining", mining that is profitable but protects the environment, human rights, and health. Mining: A Very Short Introduction covers this information and looks to the future to see where mining ideally will go.

Angelina Yves is a struggling singer/songwriter offered the chance of a lifetime to join the experimental luxury compound sponsored by the most famous band in the world, Black Idyll. With her every need accommodated, she finally has the time and space to perfect her music. Her muse? Reclusive rock star Jesper Idyll, who lives up to her every high school daydream. But this paradise has a haunted underbelly heralded by screaming horses, mysterious figures in the night, and dreams too twisted to be real.

In a world where the lines between predator and prey have blurred beyond recognition, Luna and Harry are caught in the crossfire of a brutal new breed of monsters—engineered killers born from twisted science, faster and deadlier than anything the legends warned about. As cities fall silent and extinction looms, they must navigate a shattered world where survival means fighting not just for life, but for the very soul of humanity.

AD 101. Eleven years have passed since the emperor Domitian led a campaign into Dacia to chastise them for their incursions, meeting the enemy once again at Tapae, the site of an earlier battle. But Domitian is gone, now, and a new emperor sits on the throne: Trajan. This new leader of the Roman world is determined to succeed where Domitian failed: the total subjugation of Dacia.

Her body is found on Wednesday morning. Hanging from a tree. Halfway between May Beck and Falling Foss. Brady’s got one clue. And only one clue. Five tarot cards. But are they a message for him? A warning for the dead woman? Or a reading for a client? Is the answer in her past? Or in someone else’s future?

For millennia, human societies have viewed the ocean as a dumping ground for waste products of all kinds. The sources of marine pollution are extensive, including oil spills, sewage, fertilizers, pesticides, industrial wastes, heavy metals, ocean acidification, plastics, and even invasive species, considered biological pollution. Yet, the solutions are not as clear. Updated to reflect recent research, this book discusses the sources of marine pollutants, their effects on marine organisms and humans, and how to reduce or eliminate them.

Sinners and saints must be equally vigilant… Rumor has it the all-female metal band Suck-U-Bus made a pact with a sex demon in exchange for fame. But that’s probably just clever marketing, right? Lisa thought so—until her brother scored a backstage pass. After the show, a strange woman warns them that the band’s succubus has marked Danny for more than just pleasure.

Tarak-Kar lived a peaceful life in his village until a monstrous invasion shattered his world. When a mysterious force leads him to an axe imbued with powerful magic, he embarks on a quest to save a distant city…and to confront the creatures responsible for the destruction of his home. Along his journey he struggles to convince others of the impending threat. Will Tarak's unwavering courage be enough to unite them against the oncoming horde? Will he survive long enough to find out?

Blessing is a custom established by God and is meant to function in every family. In fact, there are seven critical times in each of our lives when God wants to give us a powerful message of identity and destiny. In The Power of a Parent's Blessing Craig Hill explains each of these times, answering key questions such as: What is the key identity question to be answered in your child's heart? When is the appropriate time to bless?

The Cross Intents trilogy is an action-packed view of spiritual warfare and the interaction of the natural with the supernatural, centered around the time of Christ. In The Baptism, book 2 of the trilogy: now all the spiritual forces know the King has taken on flesh. Mortal flesh. The angelic team must protect the King from the wave of destruction unleashed by a relentless enemy until He is old enough to begin His campaign. The mission in the Middle Realm remains a mystery, but the dangers in the Physical Realm are very real.

The Cross Intents trilogy is an action-packed view of spiritual warfare and the interaction of the natural with the supernatural, centered around the time of Christ. In The Birth, book 1 of the trilogy: it is up to a small team of angels to prepare for the coming of the King. They must keep the location of His birth hidden from the enemy while preparing all the human players who will have a crucial role. The mystery of the ages is about to unfold.

When the owner of a Scarborough cocktail bar is gunned down during a winter light show, DCI Tom Raven is drawn into a web of intimidation, vengeance, and a chilling connection to his own past. As a vicious crime family infiltrates Scarborough’s businesses, evidence begins to mount, pointing at Raven himself. Suspended from duty and hunted by his own colleagues, he is forced underground to uncover the truth. When his daughter Hannah is dragged into danger, the emotionally charged conclusion brings Raven full circle, forcing him to face the consequences of past choices.

Welcome to Valcérre. An elite university in the middle of the snowy mountains with the best hockey and figure skating programs in the world, and secrets no one talks about. Luna Del Sol is the new figure skater trying to prove she belongs. As a Black Latina, she's used to pressure. To skate like she has something to prove. She didn't come here to get distracted, but she wasn't ready for Valcérre’s broody hockey star.

Dive into the whimsical world of Gilbert and Sullivans Topsy Turvy with Gondoliers! When the King of Barataria mysteriously disappears, were taken on a delightful journey through Venice, where two gondoliers—both unaware of their royal lineage—find themselves at the center of a comedic conundrum. As their wives clamor for the truth and the Grand Inquisitor arrives, hilarity ensues when it becomes clear that neither gondolier wants to abandon their beloveds for a life of luxury. With three wives and two husbands entangled in a ridiculous predicament, the notion of marrying a vulgar fraction...

Join Charles S. Brooks (1878-1934) in this delightful collection of 17 short essays, where his trademark wit and charm shine through. With a knack for storytelling, Brooks recounts humorous incidents that can unfold during holidays or in the everyday hustle of life. Fans of his frightful comedies, Wappin Wharf and At the Sign of the Greedy Pig, will find plenty to enjoy here as well. (Summary by Sonia)

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