A magic pirate ship, islands filled with strange creatures, a forgotten civilisation - and an underwater quest!Continuing from Book 3, the Delliks embark on a quest to uncover the identity of the dark magic apprentice. They must work together as they journey through magical worlds, grappling with their growing powers while encountering new civilizations and unknown creatures.As a showdown with their nemesis approaches, the group realises that to obtain the answers they seek, they must embark on the ultimate adventure - a trip through time itself.The Delliks children confront dark forces with the guidance of their wise mentor and unexpected allies in the captivating fourth book of the 'Skilled in Magic' series.
Marcus Rhodes is a man caught between worlds and driven by a thirst for justice. Born to a Polish mother and an aristocratic English father, Marcus finds himself expelled from Sandhurst Military Academy after a jaw-shattering confrontation with the commandant.Disillusioned and estranged from the British Empire, Marcus journeys to his ancestral homeland of Poland, where he transforms into a formidable Grom agent. Teaming up with two skilled Norwegian FSK agents and a determined Serbian Policeman, Marcus is thrust into a mission of global significance. Tasked with unraveling the mysterious American 'invasion' of Norway, suspicions within NATO escalate, pointing to possible foul play. As Marcus and his eclectic team dig deeper, they uncover a web of deception, danger, and unforeseen complexities. The stakes are higher than anyone could have imagined, and Marcus must navigate a treacherous path to unveil the truth. In this gripping tale of espionage and intrigue, Marcus Rhodes faces a world where trust is a scarce commodity, and the line between ally and adversary blurs in the face of an unimaginable threat.
Danny - just an ordinary boy, decides one day that he won't be bullied or pushed around anymore. Trouble is, when he fights back, his nemesis winds up dead with a knife in his heart. Sentenced to four years in a juvenile centre, he meets with the leader of a vicious gang and is invited to join them. Saying 'no' is not an option, and he is dragged into the brutal world of a criminal life-style. A vocation as a hitman ends disastrously when he kills a high-ranking member of an outlawed motorcycle gang. Now both the cops and the bikies are hunting him!From a treacherous train trip from Sydney to Melbourne, where he meets with a rogue manager running the docks of Melbourne, to being forced to work in a cemetery digging graves to remove problems for a mafia family, and, running deadly drug errands for them, Danny's life couldn't get worse - could it?This is a story of close calls and fatal outcomes. Danny's life is not one for the fainthearted, it's simply - a desperate battle for survival!
Canberra, Country, City, whatever, wherever, the subject is the same. People die, motives are mixed and popular Detective Inspector Maria Lech is back, relocated to Canberra. Enjoy the mayhem.
'How to Kick-Ass: Tools for combat' reveals there is more involved in fighting than the technique itself. The kick, punch, knee or elbow. Whatever.Footwork, distance, speed and good timing is just as important or rather more important than the kick or punch itself. Without the fundamentals and principles, kicking and punching are without purpose or strategy. It's also about simple movements done without no wasted motion. There are no fancy martial art movements that are impractical in this book. Only realistic ( kick-ass) movements.Most importantly is to have fun with it.And remember to Practice! Practice! Practice!
Liam is just like any other four-year-old and loves pretending he is a superhero. But... Liam already has an extra special power.It is one that helps him hear hour after hour!Learn about cochlear implants through this playful, rhyming story of Liam and his real-life super power!. . . . . . . ."This heartwarming story is essential reading for all children whose lives are touched by hearing loss. Simply beautiful!" Dr Dimity Dornan, AO Executive Director and Founder of Hear and Say"Liam the Superhero is undoubtedly a very reassuring and inspirational book" The Children's Book Council of Australia
The time had come for the boys to go to university, but no sooner had their term started than all the Edgeworths and the Berkshires were expelled. This led Liza and Jamie on a furious journey to get answers to this uncharacteristic situation, as they knew that there had to be a logical reason for whatever actions the boys had taken.For a while the household was in uproar but eventually it settled, and an enjoyable Christmas was followed by the promising New Year of 1861.Liza and Jamie excitedly made plans to visit their friend Charles Enderby in South Carolina and they embarked on their trip before Easter of that year, although suggestions of war between the north and south of America had once again come to the fore but were dismissed as they had been on many occasions in the past.Unfortunately the first shots in the Civil War were fired whilst Liza and Jamie were still in South Carolina. They were held hostage by the Confederates and then caught up in some of the action as they tried to make their way home. It resulted in their experiencing the horrors of war, as a battle raged near Liza's beloved town of Benson. They lost friends and saw sights that they both found difficult to come to terms with.For a while they believed that they would never again see their family and friends in England, for to reach their home seemed more than they were capable of accomplishing.
A HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL STARA HUMAN TRAFFICKING MOGULA WANTAWAY GANG MEMBEREVIL WEARS MANY FACESEast Los Angeles is brimming with anticipation. It's been years since a local high school football team had a genuine shot at the national title. Auriel Lopez is the star quarterback to make it happen. But not everyone is aboard the Lopez hype train.One of the skeptics is Raul Jiminez, a disillusioned soldier for the Belvedere Familia who dreams of leaving gang life behind. He knows about the degrading sexual acts Auriel records to share with teammates.Another is Detective Addison Mowbray. When the scorched bodies of teenagers from marginalized neighborhoods start turning up around the city, it seems only a matter of time before their worlds collide. It's been three months since Addison and his partner Jed Perkins made a pact to eradicate the snuff club Filii Reprobi.The renegade investigation has been progressing slowly, but that is about to change if Sean Brody has his way. Freshly retired from the LAPD and his vigilante activities, Sean has time on his hands, and blood on his mind.However, staying ahead of the Old Man and the group isn't easy with the detectives' families in Filii Reprobi's cross hairs.Set against a backdrop of organized crime, high school sports, and a human trafficking network, the stakes have never been higher for Addison. Can he stop the monsters in time? Or will he lose everything trying?
Prayers, healing, unconditional love - don't know much about them? You're not alone! Prayers can be a source of hope, so if you answer the question "e;do you pray?"e; with "e;nope"e;, don't be a dope, you're holding hope in your hands...well, a tangible form of hope at least. While this book may not be a parody video game console called a "e;PrayStation"e; that offers hours and hours of entertainment, it will offer you techniques for bringing healing and unconditional love into the world. If the song 'All You Need is Love' is true, it's good that someone finally found a healthy interpretation of the word 'love' and even better that you found this book!The Prayer Preparer will give you a helping hand with prayers, and even the confidence to create prayers of your own. Whether you're religious, spiritual, or undecided, prayers are only ever a few pages away, so start your prayer-paration today!
As you would expect, if Annie Watson goes out, she will undoubtedly, be involved in murder. This time she dabbles in the Classics and takes on Shakespeare. She drags poor, retired, Superintendent Bob Peters to HAMLET and, believe me, there was: 'Something rotten in the state of Denmark'. See WHAT, or more precisely, WHO, is responsible?
"e;Winds of hurricane force swept down, catching the boat so that steering was impossible and they were driven in a crazy zig-zag by the storm. Paul, the only one not panicking, told them to keep up their courage: they wouldn't drown - they would be rescued: God had told them they would run aground on some island...."e;Just one of the many hair-raisers from Bible Trek in 80 Days - a book designed to make easier reading of the dramatic history that enlivens the Holy Bible. From Abraham, chosen by God to found the nation of the Jews, through to Moses, David and all the succeeding kings, to the eternal king, Jesus Christ, who came to earth to rescue us, and on to Paul, a pillar in the newly-sprouting church, the excitement will keep you reading. Continual Bible references will prove the verity of this amazing saga. You will laugh, you will cry, you will stand in awe at the greatness of God. There are only 78 chapters, not 80; you will need 2 days' rest at the end, to recover.
In this, the eagerly-awaited Continuation of the Evaluation, "e;To Exodus, and Beyond!"e; goes boldly where angels fear to tread: by adroitly dissecting Exodus, the second book of the Old Testament, with the razor-sharp scalpels of Logic And Rational Thought. So, grab your beverage of choice, get comfy and strap yourselves in for an ancient journey of stellar proportions!
Do you aspire to be a writer, but aren't sure where to start? Then let this book give you a head-start! When you write stuff, hopefully it will be the right stuff!From a reality check to manage your expectations of the creative industry, to valuable insight into writing scripts including video game scripts, advice to improve your writing, mistakes to avoid, and creative affirmations to boost your confidence. This book might not have everything, but it sure beats having nothing - 'nothing' isn't even a worthy opponent for this book! If you're serious about creative writing, give this book serious consideration! If you plan to be a serious writer, then it's time to get serious! Fight to write better, you go-getter!
The experience of being charged at by a bull elephant is one of both abject fear and sublime wonder: fear at the sight of tusks and hulking body powering towards you matched with wonder in the presence of such strength, beauty and intelligence. But not all of Dr. Nikki Savvides' experiences working with captive elephants were frightening. Most were exciting and thought-provoking, all part of her decade-long quest to unravel the complex history of human-elephant relationships in Thailand. 'After The Forests: Thailand's Captive Elephants and Their People' explores the difficult matter of elephant welfare in tourism through the author's experiences as a passionate animal lover, volunteer tourist and academic. Nikki tells captivating stories about the awe-inspiring elephants she met on her journey and the dedicated people who are fighting to create a better future for them through ethical tourism ventures. This includes Indigenous mahouts, who - like their elephants - have suffered greatly as a result of deforestation, and whose unique life stories teach us much about what life was like before and after Thailand's forests were destroyed, for both elephants and their people.
Fleeing from the disastrous Library of Wonder fire, which had destroyed their previous home, the Della Morte sisters and their friend Charlie are adopted by a travelling circus which has camped in Melbourne in 1888. The friends settle in, learning new skills and meeting new people. That is, until the circus is bought by a mysterious Melbourne business man. Slowly, things start to change for Abigail, Beatrix, Zarah and Charlie. So much so that their initial feelings of safety start to dissolve. A failed abduction attempt confirms their suspicions and they now enter into an investigation of the goings-on at the circus. Someone wants the friends under his, or her, control. Why? Who? Is it the new owner? Is it to do with their captured parents? And most importantly, will they ever see their parents again?Book Three in the Della Mortika Steampunk Adventures series
This activity book will bring children into the world of their own backyards of wild animals and pets - a simple but interesting way to help them to connect to the responsibilities of having pets, whilst also having fun. The book asks the questions: What animals are living in your backyard? What animals are living in the world and how different they are from each country? What is involved with looking after pets?At the end of the book are illustrations for colouring in. Some are more intricate than others, so when the children come to do this activity, there is the choice of many different designs - thus appealing to everyone!You can download printable illustrations for coloring in from the publisher's website.
Stories about problem issues many people feel powerless to alter in our society like population, social change, development and domestic violence. But not everybody. A few people are prepared to take action...
Guildford, England - November 1826Worker unrest is spreading among the outlying mills, and rumours arise that the Turner's steam-powered flour mill will come under attack. Jonathan Turner, who has made peace with his pregnant wife, is now fearful of her declining health. Mindful that his seven-year-old son's loose tongue may reveal damaging family secrets, Jonathon must directly confront the angry local workers protesting change. Anne, flourishing in her role at the Turner businesses, is not aware that Robert's new navy assignment will bring peril to their doorstep in Guildford. Their joyful romance is tested when thrust into the middle of a political struggle for control in a volatile and changing world. The Turner children's new friendship at Cloverdale Chase has implications that rock the family to the core. William treads carefully as his tenuous relationship with his disturbed father is cemented in place forever. Mystery, romance, grief, and exhilaration bind the family and community together in a gripping adventure as the Turners exploit technological developments and manage social change. This is the second Turner novel from James Seymour.
How do you effectively support and lead others through troubled times? What makes a transformational leader? Are great leaders born or made?From years of working with people, teams and organisations across the globe and researching what makes an effective leader thrive, Lynda Folan, brings you a new way of conceptualising leadership. Uncover the secrets of enduring and transformational leadership. Unlock a comprehensive array of assessment measures, strategies, and tools for developing the attributes and thinking patterns of an effective leader. Enhance your personal and professional capacity to cope with change, manage stress and avoid burnout in a volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous (VUCA) business world. As a leader or aspiring leader, you will discover: The keys to transformational leadership A cutting-edge model of leader resilience, and Practical strategies for how to develop resilience How to navigate through changing times. This deeply researched, readable and inspirational book will show you how to achieve success beyond your imagination and emerge as an exceptional leader in extraordinary times. Welcome to the new frontier of resilient leadership.
Stories of restlessness, disruption, conflagrations, faraday tents, myth-makers, bubble-worlds, local nomads, transformation, resilience and the power of the exponential. The VISIONS 2100 Project was launched at the COP21 conference in Paris in 2015. In the first instalment, Stories from your Future, the 80 contributors told of their hopes and fears for the long term. This took away the practicalities of today and considered what they really wanted. The stories were challenging, amazing and sometimes heart-warming. But 'vision without action is merely a dream' so the hard work of action must accelerate. The 82 contributors to 'Stories from 2030' work on identifying risks, harnessing finance, developing or deploying solutions and driving government action. They are the people that are driving the critical actions of this decade. In their stories, they address climate justice, collaboration across countries, companies and communities, adaptation of cities and economies, of ecosystems and biodiversity, of health and wellbeing. They tell what you can do to help. Contributors are from business, innovation, finance, journalism, politics, storytelling and the environment. Many are unsung heroes delivering immeasurable progress for world. Some have a bigger stage, such as Connie Hedegaard, Tony Juniper, Sir David King FRS, David Lammy MP, Katharine Hayhoe, Hunter Lovins, Jules Kortenhorst, Achim Steiner, Sharan Burrow and Bill McKibben. Read their stories as they report back from 2030 and decide on the part you will play this decade. It is time to stir!
In 1987, Doug Harland was blessed with a spiritual experience that confirmed for him the existence of a higher power and delivered insights that were both practical and applicable. As a result, his leadership style became more humane and he focussed on building a long-term sustainable business. To everyone's amazement, he transformed an old, derelict business, with origins in the Industrial Revolution (and previously written off as a lost cause), into a shining success. Doug believes our social and economic structures are ripe for review. The insights he shares here altered his relationship with the natural world and might just transform your life!
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