He carries a passport, driver’s license, papers, all of it looking legit. There’s just one thing that causes the customs agent to raise the alarm – the passport and license are from a country that does not, and has never, existed. That's the famous urban legend you may have heard before. It was just the start of the story... Then he vanishes. Noble Randle, working for Homeland Security, is called in to investigate. The solution, he figures, has to be something simple. What he does not know is that his life is about to change, that he has a very unique ability, and that the fate of this universe and thousands of others rests in his hands. The walls between dimensions and parallel universes are breaking down. Behind it is an evil as old as time itself. An evil that wants to devour every other universe and gain total control over everyone and everything. The Man from Taured is a story that ranges from horror, to action, mystery and suspense. An epic tale that wonders: is there more to this world than we know? Are there other universes, other dimensions, right nearby? Perhaps as close as a breath away. From suspense, horror and mystery writer Bryan W. Alaspa comes a tale that crosses generations, and dimensions. A story that will challenge your perception of reality itself, and keep you up late at night, afraid to answer the knock at the door. Who is THE MAN FROM TAURED?

     LEARN HOW TO LEARN ENGLISH is a very self-explanatory subtitle. Although there is a chapter on Grammar, this book will not teach you theory, it will teach you How To Learn English. You will learn how to make your second language learning more Effective and Efficient: - Effective is about doing the right thing. - Efficient is about doing things the right way. This book will save you time, money and frustration.

    It splits the mechanical properties chapter into two separate chapters in order to provide additional and expanded coverage of such topics as fatigue, crack propagation and stress, rupture time, and temperature relationships in creep, to name just a few. In addition, all new topics are accompanied by new problems for a stronger understanding of recent developments in the field.

    Her father Brian, a Vietnam veteran struggling with the long-term effects of the war, has been missing ever since he walked out on Beth and their two children in the dead of night twenty years ago. Matt dreams of one day finding his own path like his heroic father, as Beth’s religious fervour propagates a childhood of parental disappointment. Rachel sets before her family one last request: a journey to the exotic and the unknown. Rachel, ever the free spirit, administers a dose of her notorious wanderlust.The Happiness Jar is a story about how tightly you hold on to what you believe in; how one person’s beliefs can affect a family and tear at the already fragile folds where love hides. It’s about faith, and what can endure despite the burdens we place on ourselves and each other.Set against the red dust of the Kimberley desert, and the smoky backdrop of the holy river Ganges in India, The Happiness Jar is a novel that reminds us that we continue to live in the memories we leave behind. “The Happiness Jar will take the reader on a journey of discovery, of oneself and those whom we love, and others we may not love at all. I found this book to be a wonderful read from start to finish and was left pondering at the end, my own mortality, outlook and relationships. Samantha Tidy has penned a book that you may well want to read again and again.” Gary McKay, Author

    At seven levels, from Starter to Advanced, this impressive selection of carefully graded readers offers exciting reading for every student's capabilities. A story of jealousy, estrangement and murder. Private Investigator Nathan Marley is hired by a homeless woman to find her missing son. At the same time Marley embarks on a strange relationship with a rich eccentric widow. The poorest and richest of New York are brought together in this thriller from the American detective series. Paperback-only version. Also available with Audio CDs including complete text recordings from the book.

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    Which means one thing: the world is screwed.When Headmistress Alleva arrives on campus, my life at Headquarters is thrown upside down. After sightings of werewolves close to Guild boundaries have everyone up in arms, recruits are thrust into apprenticeships with prominent teams to help move along graduation rates and get them into the field as soon as possible.While this sounds good at first, I’m starting to figure out that being a protector isn’t what I always thought it would be. At all. Increased attacks, mixed with a creepy research lab that is anything but trustworthy, leaves me desperate for answers.And if that doesn’t sound difficult enough, the members of Team Six are making my life miserable and complicated. If the monsters don’t destroy me, Atlas, Wade, Declan, and Eli just might finish the job first.Kicking ass? Easy. Navigating my new role within The Academy and deciding who can be trusted? Damn near impossible.◆◆◆ Forging the Guild is book two in The Protector Guild series and it does end on a cliffhanger. Max's story is a slow-burn why choose / poly / reverse harem urban fantasy series. Get ready for action, spice, and intrigue. ◆◆◆

    Can a childhood friend save her from certain doom? Davina Anderson, a blond and spirited young girl from the Scottish Highlands, never expected to be wed. She has always seen herself as a plain and plump young woman with little to offer a man. That is until one fateful day she crosses paths with the handsome, tall, and muscular Athol Murray, heir to the estate of Blairmore. Their friendship soon blossoms, but neither of them is looking for love—not yet. A devastating tragedy rocks the entire town of Craiglochan when Davina’s father, Laird Ruaridh, is brutally assassinated. Chaos reigns in their household as they struggle to identify the person responsible. Just when the situation couldn't get any worse, a devastating rumour is exposed that crushes Davina completely. Davina doesn't expect to find a hero in Athol who proves a powerful ally in their fight for justice. It leads them both down a dangerous path which spells death and mayhem for the two young friends. Will Davina and Athol find love amongst the bloodshed or will it all come crashing down? “Highlander’s Dark Enemy” is a Scottish romance novel of more than 80,000 words.

    Beginning with an introduction, the following sections discuss examination and diagnosis, and growth and development. The following chapters describe different subspecialties of paediatric dentistry including orthodontics, endodontics, cariology and restorative dentistry. The new edition has been fully revised and more than 20 new chapters added, as well as extensive referencing and case studies. Each chapter includes `points to remember' to assist revision. Highly illustrated, this comprehensive manual includes more than 1000 clinical photographs, diagrams and tables to enhance learning. Key points New edition presenting undergraduates with latest advances in paediatric dentistry Fully revised with more than 20 new chapters added Highly illustrated with more than 1000 clinical photographs, diagrams and tables Previous edition published in 2008

    Determined to learn the truth about his family's cloudy past, he sets sail for Ireland, and quickly becomes involved in a struggle between soldiers of the newly formed Irish Republican Army and the brutal British troops. Amidst the lush and rugged Irish countryside, and the horrible violence unfolding across it, Ben must search for the truth of his identity, and the ties of his family's blood.

    The two most important people in young Kath's life were her charismatic but manipulative mother Flo and her mother's sister Aunty. But Flo and Aunty were keeping secrets, a tapestry of lies that cast a harrowing shadow over the children's lives.Many years later Kath's mother died and while sorting through Flo's things, Kath discovered a bundle of secret letters that sent her on a journey to finally unravel the truth...Inspirational and moving, this is the story of a women brave enough to confront her past, and strong enough to let love not bitterness define her.

    Life in America is far from peaceful for members of the Lund family. As Alaina deals with the painful loss of her home and her father, she makes a desperate choice and finds herself in a strange city among people of a strange faith. Her husband is a good man — but a man she has never loved. As she copes with the emptiness she feels, something in her heart begins to change . . .Meanwhile her sister Eleanor finds the lifestyle in San Francisco suffocating and without purpose. As she defies high-society rules and secretly attempts to stop the unnecessary suffering of children, she comes to find a passion in medicine. But when her actions are discovered, what will happen? Join gifted author Gale Sears in an eloquent and moving story of love, family, and forgiveness.

    He likes singing and watching TV in the family room. There are also things that Tom enjoys doing in private, like touching his penis.This accessible and positive resource helps parents and carers teach boys with autism or other special needs about masturbation. It covers when and where it is appropriate and helps to establish boundaries surrounding privacy more generally. With simple but explicit illustrations, this book provides the perfect platform to talk about sexuality with boys and young men with autism or special needs.

    Each book in this series comes with a guaranteed HEA and no cliff-hangers.***