The much-anticipated worldwide bestselling Inheritance cycle.

    Now they and Ashley Foley sit in a maximum security prison where the authorities conduct experiments on them to learn the secrets of long life. Earlier, the world’s acceptance of dragonkind crumbled, and the Enforcers took the infant twins born to Billy and Bonnie and stole Excalibur, hoping to develop a weapon to battle the dragons that are sure to try to rescue their allies. All the while, a great secret from the past is being revealed to Bonnie through a dream. Joran and Selah, teenaged children of Methuselah, have been trapped in a strange world for centuries, yet still able to manipulate certain events in our world during that time.   Walter Foley finds the Bannisters’ son and hopes to use his dragon traits to help him rescue the prisoners. In the meantime, an ancient demon locates the Bannisters’ daughter and plans to use her to help him discover the hiding place of the most powerful ovulum in the world and squelch its protective song. With that ovulum in his possession, he will be able to conquer and control both Earth and Second Eden.   The fate of two worlds now rests on the Bannisters’ two teenagers who must use their dragon traits and their innate courage to battle demons, a sorceress, and soldiers in a military compound in order to rescue parents they don’t even know.

    Deeper inside, an ancient, decrepit vampire rises from his coffin; a lycanthrope is caught in the light of the full moon and transforms; and Bigfoot hides behind a tree, ducking his human pursuer. Master paper engineers Matthew Reinhart and Robert Sabuda unfold the legends and lore of cultures around the world to reveal these stunning creatures and many more. Pop-up fans and fantasy lovers will be equally enthralled by the dynamic creatures depicted in this astonishing volume, the climax of the Encyclopedia Mythologica trilogy. In a breathtaking grand finale, the world’s mythical pop-up masters unleash monsters and dragons that have prowled countrysides and imaginations for centuries.

    Right away, a dragon moves in. The boy decides to befriend his dragon and they spend time roaming the shore, flying a kite, braving the waves, defying bullies, and roasting marshmallows—all while Dad is busy sunbathing and Mom is engrossed in her book. Unfortunately, no one believes the boy when he tries to share the news of this magnificent creature. That’s when the mischief begins, and the dragon becomes a force to be reckoned with. While adults will recognize the naughty antics as a ploy for attention, children will dissolve into giggles as the dragon devours every last sandwich, blows bubbles in the lemonade, and leaves claw prints in the brownies. Maybe the dragon really is running amok on the beach, or maybe it’s a little boy’s imagination that is running wild.

    Join Hiccup and Toothless on their first eight adventures in How to Train Your Dragon: Hardcover Gift Set #2. This hardcover boxed set includes:How to Train Your Dragon;How to Be a Pirate;How to Speak Dragonese;How to Cheat a Dragon's Curse;How to Twist a Dragon's Tale;A Hero's Guide to Deadly Dragons;How to Ride a Dragon's Storm; and How to Break a Dragon's Heart.

    "Here within lies a tale of a young boy named James, which takes place in a far away island nation of Iceland."Travel along with James up the mountain, soaring through the air with his friends he meets along the way to reach the moon.

    Making their home in Avalon, Dragon Fae are half dragon and half fairy. They are rare creatures, and are the chosen protectors of the fairy realm, as well as humans in the mortal realm. Dragon Fae can take on the form of a dragon, but when in fairy form they do not have wings. In Book One, Dragon Wings, we meet Dade Blue-Therror, the Amethyst Dragon. He is dubbed this not just for his amethyst eyes, but because he was born of a Blue clan Spring Fairy and a Red clan Summer Dragon. Dade is also Queen Mab's grandson, and heir to the throne of the Seelie Court. When he comes to the earthly realm with his family for his first assignment as Gaia's sentinel, he isn't prepared for what awaits him.Shelby Mercy, high school junior and popular member of Shelbyville, Kentucky's "in crowd" has everything she ever wanted in life, including the affections of Marshall Townes, Shelby High's beloved football star. But she doesn't have the kind of adventure she reads about in her romance novels. When she literally runs into Dade at his mother's new shop on the Square, she can't get him out of her mind. But Dade isn't interested in getting involved with human girls. He avoids her at all cost, but something about her is hard to resist. The harder he fights it, the farther he falls.Dragon Wings is a story of everlasting love, passion, fire and fury. Fairy tale meets modern romance in this exciting, thought-provoking story. As battle lines are drawn, darkness and light fight for control. And only one warrior was born to walk both light and dark - the Amethyst Dragon. But who can Dade really trust? The fairies who cannot lie, yet tell creative truths, or the mortals he has always been so suspicious of? Will he save the girl he loves and protect the two realms from the threat posed by the evil Winter Dragon?The Amethyst Dragon series will take readers on a walk back in time, while still being firmly rooted in present day. In Dade's world, chivalry is not dead, and Avalon still exists on a plane that holds fast to simple truths. Fairy magic is real, Morgan le Fay is real, and with the help of Dade, the Amethyst Dragon, Camelot could rise again. Enjoy the stories of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table? This series is for you! So join us as the tale unfolds, and enter a world that few have glimpsed. Welcome to Avalon, the world of the elusive Dragon Fae. Slip through the gates, and fall in love with the Amethyst Dragon, his best friend Leo, the Sunrise Dragon, and Dade's aunt Tryamon, Keeper of the Forest. There's plenty of room, so bring your silver bough for the Ferryman. And remember, once you're there, you may never want to leave. But remember, with dragons, you can get burned...

    When an author visits his school to award his prize, Diego Ramirez has no idea how much his life is about to change.Nathan Sullivan hands Diego his statue, a handsome, glistening black dragon. He shakes his hand and leaves him to his friends. The students crowd around Diego, asking for permission to hold it.After hearing the name Magnifico spoken aloud by family and friends, Diego awards it to his new dragon. If he only knew how fitting the name was, he might have known what lay ahead. Magnifico is the leader of the Sol Dragones, dragons that live within the magical fires of the sun. Nathan Sullivan is the earth's connection to the mysterious creatures. It is his task to find Magnifico's guide.As Magnifico comes to life he becomes quite mischievous, playing tricks on Diego to embarrass him. As he discovers his bloodline, however, Diego assumes greater control over his dragon and his destiny. In the climactic journey, he frees his people and suffers a terrible loss by guiding Magnifico to their goal.

    It seemed like such a simple task at first, for a powerful elemental wizard. Just go to the mountain, send in his elemental servants, and have them tap on a an ancient wizard's tomb. Such a very simple, if somewhat dangerous task. But then he never expected to awaken an entire family of ancient wizards, or after that thousands more. He never expected to have to battle armies of the undead. And above all else, he never expected for the dragons to get involved.

    Teenage life seems vastly unfair to fourteen year old Ameca or Ameca J, as she prefers to be called always being pressured by her Dad to watch out for her stupid and annoying ten year old sister, Fraya. But when the girls are mysteriously transported by The Spirit to a dangerously different world populated by mediaeval Men, noble Elves, magnificent Dragons, and savage creatures, Ameca s whole perspective has to change and change quickly if they are to escape the clutches of an evil entity known as the Scelestus, who wants them for the magical powers they did not even know they possessed. Their stressed out and overworked father, Paul is summoned by The Spirit to join his daughters in the mythical land of Mythrania, where he learns that they are the One, the Flame and the Flower . They are the heirs to the legendary High Magi, Menindus, who foretold of their coming to save this world and their own...But this is no fairytale; the dark entity known as the Scelestus has a plan to harness the power of the universe and to completely dominate all life...... Can Ameca and her family stop the Scelestus, and prevent a catastrophe that would see the enslavement of countless worlds, as well as the destruction of their own...?Look out evil...here come the girls.AMECA J AND THE LEGACY OF MENINDUS - Part I of the Ameca J Chronicles - releasing 10/09/12AMECA J AND THE REVENGE OF REX-ULTAR - Part II of the Ameca J Chronicles - releasing 12/13/12AMECA J AND THE DEMON GOD OF MYTHRANIA - Part III of the Ameca J Chronicles - releasing early 2013

    What child hasn't wished to have his or her own dragon or to fight the great fire-breathers? Pegasus - A Dragon's Tale is the delightful, heartwarming story of two young bear cubs and the dragon they find that changes their lives forever.

    He will do anything in his power to see that humans never come in contact with dragons again. However, he doesn't plan for Meia, the foster child who dreams of dragons, believing they are real. Or Deglan, the ten-year-old dragon who bears the ancient mark that threatens everything Lord Edric has worked for.Join these two unlikely friends as they discover the truth behind a legend so extraordinary it will alter each of their lives… forever.

    

    a wager with the devious, dangerous and probably quite deranged King Davkosh of the Southern Realms.Half the kingdom staked in a race between mystery contenders.Ten leagues, point to point as the -er- crow flies. Drewdop the Illusionist is quick to point out the flaws in this plan and is tasked with a secret spy mission - to find out just what kind of invincible champion Davkosh has training at home. Travelling in magical disguise causes unforeseen complications for Drewdop, while his half-ogre bodyguard, in the guise of a beautiful woman, certainly turns a few heads. But Drewdop soon discovers that the great race is the least of their worries.Davkosh's glamorous, fiery and ruthless queen, Gunora, is massing an army ready for attack whatever the outcome. Meanwhile, deep in the dark forest, one of Davkosh's elite royal messengers is facing his ownperilous destiny - how to become the world's first and only surviving dragon rider...

    But when he discovers the house in the woods that wasn't there before, he finds himself thrust into Canellin, a world of dragons, monsters, magic, and mayhem. What's more, he discovers that his own unique talents may be the key to Canellin's salvation, and his own. Unfortunately, his only way home is halfway around the known world, in the lands controlled by an evil dragon bent on the eradication of all human life!Wes' father, however, has his own plan: find his wayward son, and bring him home safely no matter the cost!

    But if you are powerless in real-life, how ready are you to survive in a world that’s even crueler?A world filled with dangers.A world where humans are stripped of their morality. All that remains is their true soul.‘Monster Soul Online’A popular VRMMORPG among gamers even with its top-notch harshness. It’s a virtual reality game that reflects the deepest parts of human nature through a world without rules.Are you ready to take part in Monster Soul? A world where you have a human body but a monster’s soul.‘Sila’ went from reality into this dark world, his heart fueled by the flames of vengeance. In this world of monsters, he has to start from scratch. But unbeknownst to him, the end of his journey would be something he couldn’t even dare to dream of.

    Divided into two factions-the Draca Debellos: conquerors of worlds to fuel their powerful magic, and the Draca Tueri: protectors of the worlds and their sentient beings-they tirelessly search for these gifted children to train and bond with to help in their eternal struggle and attempt to end their tenuous deadlock.Both sides are aware of how dangerously powerful they are due to their understanding and mastery of nature, magic, and science; following a rigid code of conduct. But they are also aware that their Creator has worked into the nature of the universe an anomaly-a balancing feature that can lead to the extinction of the entire dragon race. The key to overcoming the balance between Draca and the key to victory lies in the existence of these eight special humans. These humans have different combinations of powers based on the existing types of magic-psychic talents, spellcasting abilities, spiritual summoning, and elemental control. Beyond their magical abilities, what makes these eight particular humans so special is their unique ability to bond with dragons in a way that could provide both dragon and human with powers and benefits yet unknown by either race.Both Draca factions wish for nothing more than to bond with one of these special humans and tilt the balance of power in their favor. After centuries of searching and waiting, these eight predestined humans have now all been born-humans with the power to challenge the Draca and hold the fate of the world within their hearts and minds.Follow the adventures, struggles, and development of these humans who have their innocence shattered at a tender age while trying to learn to live under the influence of powerful beings wishing to use them for their own ends, and growing up in a world of tragedy and horror, betrayal and deception.

    Strange beasts stalk its markets; magic is everywhere, miracles are commonplace. As is peril. The buried dragon is about to wake. It is so immense that if it rises and spreads its wings, it will tumble her city down.The knight chosen to face the monster—Lord Wyrdrake of the Library--will win Dovizel as his reward. She has no say in this. She was born for it. To love Wyrdrake is her destiny, and though she fights her own longing, she can’t deceive herself: his kisses make her go up in fire.The more she wants him, the more she wants to dig her heels in. She’ll never say yes to fate.A dark magician lusts for Dovizel too. Once her father’s apprentice, he has strayed into wicked ways, and now strange hungers consume him. Because she’s been held up as a prize for Wyrdrake, he wants her too. He’ll see the city shaken apart if it means he can devour her among the ruins. No matter which way she turns, it seems her fate is to be conquered, to yield.It makes her furious. Hers is a city of odd, wild magics; well, she can learn magic too. There has to be another way. Let the dragon wake!*

    Not in this world, but the world of the Garden, which is ruled by a dragon who "fishes" for humans with kindness and provision, then turns them to stone. Scared and lonely for her parents, Elizabeth meets the one, true Master of the Garden, and learns she is Princess Chara, the Foretold One, destined to help deliver the garden from the dragon's despotic rule.

    This is an alternate cover edition for B00YWL4KTK Ditzy High School senior Amber gets entangled in a centeries old conflict involving a vampire, dragon, and fairy.

    There was a time when the mad king of the human world raged war between dragonriders, forcing their own queen and king to seal the portal between both worlds.Now, in a land full of turmoil, one huntress learns of her heritage and ability to solely harness her dragon's powers, giving the opportunity to save both lands.Will she be able to free the citizens from their tyrant leader and save her own people from extinction? Or will she fall prey to those wanting to use her powers for their own greed?

    One rousing dragon-fighting story, with a thin slice of romance along the way." -- Piers Anthony Owain Armstrong has been hired to hunt down a red dragon that is killing livestock across Wiltshire . The only evidence is a bloody patch on the ground and the head of the dead animal. Owain begins to track this nocturnal predator when news of another dragon comes – a much bigger dragon.During his journey, Owain meets up with the famous dragonslayers of the Northern Band: Katja, a beautiful blonde deadly accurate with a crossbow; Erik, a massive man short of temper and always eager to fight; Lars, a man as cunning as he is strong; and finally Edlund, their dynamic leader.When meeting Owain, the band of weary slayers long had been on a quest to kill the last dragon of the north. But they soon hear strange tales– tales of the Green Dragon Inn and the monster that lives inside the mountain. And for a price, anything is possible...

    Why not go on vacation and be entertained by a unicorn, a dragon and a whole slew of characters everyday as they duel up on the mountain top just for you. Find out what happens when that does happen. Chantal Boudreau is an accountant/author/illustrator who lives by the ocean in beautiful Nova Scotia, Canada with her husband and two children. She writes and illustrates predominantly horror, dark fantasy and fantasy. Her recent projects include "Palliative," a short story published in the anthology Vampires, Zombies and Ghosts - Oh My!, her novella, Shear Terror and "Just Another Day" in the anthology First Time Dead, Volume 1. Her debut novel, "Fervor," was recently released by May December Publications, and her short story, "Waking the Dead", has been accepted for their upcoming anthology (May 2011) Hell Hath No Fury. She also has a second novel contracted with May December Publications, Magic University, the first in her Masters & Renegades series. The anticipated release date is in September 2011.Chantal is a member of the Horror Writers' Association, and has written more than 20 short stories and 13 novels. Be prepared to see much more from her in future!

    Ignite the imagination with the painstakingly detailed, gallery-like approach of illustrations that present more than you could ever imagine. The lavish artwork engages readers to look at every corner of the page, which includes dragon profiles, maps, diagrams, and inventive memorabilia. The illustrations are so detailed that little text is required to explain each unique quality of these ornate creatures.

    Living in a city of humans that hate her, Lutoyia passes each day by escaping the brutal hunt of a pack of teenagers. One day, the hunt forces Lutoyia to an unknown forest where she meets the unbelievable - a dragon. This dragon, Falkor, offers Lutoyia a chance to escape from the torment of her human city and enter the magical side of their world, Karida. In return, Lutoyia must help Falkor in his quest to defeat a Dark Mage called Lakardos, who plans to bleed a demonic dimension into their world. But before Lutoyia can accept the deal, she must prove something to Falkor. She has to be the vessel to his dead brother's soul - a DragonSoul. Along their quest, Lutoyia meets magnificent creatures she never dreamed of, faces incredible challenges and hardships and even begins to build allies; all in the attempt to save their world. Will they succeed...

    She encountered the dragon in a rather more traditional setting. She met him down the pub.First published in Crossed Genres Quarterly #1 (February 2011).

    Unison holds many enigmas locked within its ice bound surface, and this Long Day, Erann is about to discover that he holds the key to unraveling these riddles.The time is now.As the long overdue sun rise finally crests the horizon after half a rotation, Sereh, Erann and Greeneyes find themselves rediscovering the lost secrets of their cold and frozen land.(Previously published as Purple).

    One brave, one clever and the other one is Lorn. Who will rescue the maiden? Who will vanquish the dragon? Who will inherit the kingdom?

    Until one night his past comes looking for him in the form of a ruthless dragon hunter. Now, Charles must return to the Ice Ring on a deadly quest for a wild dragon, a quest that will pull him back into the world he left behind. But he soon comes to find there's more at stake as the past and present collide. Only Charles can save his people from their past mistakes, providing he can live through facing his own.

    Leena wants to feel like a ninja. Looking for honor, she finds herself in the middle of a war between the Gods and the Ninja. A Bond of eternal love, to the son of a God, may be the only way to save her life... and doom everyone else. Leena and Darwin team up with the world's most dishonorable clan, to find the secrets that could change the ninja. With the greatest army in the world ready to march against them, The Order must turn to the deadliest clan that exists; but can the Gaiden truly be trusted to protect the secrets that they seek for themselves? To have a future, one must confront the darkest shadows of the past...

    Nothing could’ve prepared her for the dragon who would change her life forever.Dmitri of the Langhier Clan is one of the elite Dragon Hunters. For eighteen years he’s stood against evil, believing he’ll forever be a warrior for his people. That is, until the night he’s confronted with his future.With whispers of war in the air, can Kimball learn to trust what she’s always hated and accept her love for the Dragon Hunter? Dmitri’s skills as a hunter are superior, but can he accept that women, particularly his woman, can be as strong in mind and body as any well-trained hunter? Can they put aside their differences long enough to save both their worlds?

    But this mysterious group will not reveal their hidden agenda nor will they cease their carnage until their unknown mission is achieved. Only the ultra-secret spy network of Monitor can possibly stop them. In this whirlwind of clashes between nations and ideals emerges Moon Flower, a survivor of one of the Darkwings plots. Alone and powerless, she tries for rescue her friend from Kraagen, a renegade dragon and Darkwing Commander who has plans for his captive in a future Darkwing scheme. It is a race against time, against military forces, against the very essence of magic itself to save the girl and the world.

    Nothing is impossible with this sketchbook filled with many blank pages for you to follow along and practice.

    The connections they form are beyond the physical. Kestrel had such a bond and lost it. For five hundred years, she had been alone. Then she meets Andrik, the dark, brooding prince. Drawn to him like no other, she isn't sure how he will react if she confides in him about her sordid history.Andrik feels the same pull toward Kestrel, but can't reconcile his past. Torn between his duties and his feelings, he defies the king to tell her the truth. Together they embark on a harrowing quest to save the kingdom and themselves.

    She will do anything to keep her subjects safe from spying Earth technology. Her captain-at-arms knows now is the time to teach Maeja her beastly passion is not a curse. With her world on the brink of disaster, she must overcome her inhibitions and let lust control her. Taking two dragon warrior men as lovers might be too much change, but more than just her body is undergoing a cataclysmic transformation. Where dragons rule, passion follows.

    Yet, although they were triumphant, Novaris was not to be found. Uncertain as to whether their foe was dead, the wizard sent forth the knight Evan Wytherling on a quest to seek the truth.