A police detective haunted by his fey-touched past. A thief who will do whatever it takes to survive. And an alliance that could bring them the freedom they crave-or shatter everything they've fought for.Enforcer to the city's most vicious crime laird, there's little Aly hasn't stooped to, whether that's stabbing her boss's rival in the back or selling her own magic to wealthy citizens.When she's arrested for a murder she didn't commit, she's prepared for the worst. But the inspector surprises her, offering amnesty in exchange for her aid. It's a chance to escape her boss's cruelty and start afresh-as long as the detective never finds out that she's guilty of far more than petty crime.After escaping his fey captor nine years ago, Calum fled to Mossburgh, a city where Faerie is nothing more than an old superstition. He's pieced his life back together, finding purpose in his job as a detective inspector. But that job is now in peril, after he chose his morals over securing a conviction.Solving the murder of a local politician is his last chance to salvage his career, and he'll use all the resources at his disposal to succeed, even trusting a criminal he suspects knows more than she admits.As they chase the bloody connections linking the victim to the crime lairds and even the fey, they form an unlikely friendship, finding love where they least expect it. But the more secrets they unearth, the closer the investigation veers towards Aly's more unpalatable crimes and the danger that Calum will uncover the truth about her. And the more they learn, the more Calum questions if he even wants to salvage his career at all.Wreathed in Tide & Torment is the first book in a new gaslamp fantasy trilogy, set in a world inspired by Scottish history and folklore and brimming with magic, intrigue, and romance.
Sixteen-year-old Portia White is used to being overlooked-after all, her twin sister Alex is a literal genius. But when Portia holds an Egyptian scarab beetle during history class, she takes center stage in a way she never expected: she faints. Upon waking, she is stronger, faster, and braver than before. And when she accidentally touches the scarab again?She wakes up in ancient Egypt-her sister and an unwitting freshman in tow.Great.Mysterious and beautiful, Egypt is more than they could have ever imagined from their days in the classroom. History comes alive as the three teens realize that getting back to the present will be the most difficult thing they''ve ever done. Stalked by vicious monsters called Scorpions, every step in the right direction means a step closer to danger.As Portia and the girls discover that they''re linked to the past by more than just chance, they have to decide what it truly means to be yourself, to love your sister, and to find your way home.
"I moved for a better life for my children." For the first time, this common refrain in immigration stories is captured in an extraordinary way: through heartfelt letters from immigrants to their children. Our children are why a loving parent does anything. They are why we work late or work multiple jobs. They are why we stay. They are why we leave. They are why we laugh. They are why we fear. They are our reasons. Reflective, daring, inspiring, and heartfelt, this compilation of twenty letters represents perspectives from first- and second-generation immigrants from Mexico, Nigeria, Nepal, Jamaica, Taiwan, and more. In their letters, contributors consider the future they want for their children, draw from their experiences, and confess their hopes for their future. In an era of biased bans and controlled borders, when shouts of "build the wall" and "send them back" seem to have grown louder, the narratives of everyday immigrants have become more important than ever. This anthology celebrates the immigrant experience and shows how they and their children embody the American dream. In Dreams for Our Children, you will find stories of belonging, rejection, and resilience. You will walk the journeys of first- and second-generation Americans as they make sense of their cultural identity, connect with their heritage, and pave a new path forward for themselves and future generations. Perhaps, in this anthology, you will find you. "A collection of poignant, powerful, and visceral love letters that are filled with the hopes of immigrant parents. These stories are what make our country powerful." -Murali Balaji, diversity advisor and professional development supervisor at the University of Pennsylvania and founder of Maruthi Education Consulting "Dreams for Our Children shows how little immigrant parents have shared with our children and intentionally creates a template for revealing ourselves to them for posterity." -Muyiwa Sobo, attorney "A must-read primer for anyone wanting to see the good and best of immigration and immigrants. This is why the Statue of Liberty's message of 'give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free' must continue to be the centerpiece of America's immigration policy." -MaryRose Ozee Nwadike, LLM, former immigration lawyer
The Minnesota Humanities Center presents Minnesota Native American Lives, three stories of exceptional individuals across sports, language, and government!Ella Cara Deloria loved to listen to her family tell stories in the Dakota language. She recorded many American Indian peoples' stories and languages and shared them with everyone. She helped protect her people's language for future generations. She also wrote stories of her own. Her story is a Minnesota Native American life. The Minnesota Native American Lives Series includes biographies of Charles Albert Bender, Ella Cara Deloria, and Peggy Flanagan. Read all three!
The Minnesota Humanities Center presents Minnesota Native American Lives, three stories of exceptional individuals across sports, language, and government!Charles Albert Bender invented the slider. He was a World Series-winning pitcher and the first Minnesotan inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame. He grew up poor on a farm where he worked in the fields. He lived far away from his home and family while attending an Indian boarding school in Pennsylvania. Charles Albert Bender worked hard all his life and defined his success by the amount of effort he put into something. His story is a Minnesota Native American life. The Minnesota Native American Lives Series includes biographies of Charles Albert Bender, Ella Cara Deloria, and Peggy Flanagan. Read all three!
SADDEX ARIMOOD AYAA KA HOR YIMAADA WAALIDIINTA SOOMAALIYEED marka loo eego waxyaabaha kale ee la xiriira isku dayitaankooda ah in ay carruur ku koriyaan deegaan dhaqan cusub leh: nidaamka waxbarasho oo sida uu u shaqeeyo aanay aqoon, adeegyada bulshada oo aanay ku kalsoonayn, iyo nidaam caawimaadeed oo aanay lahayn. Kala duwanaanshaga u dhexeeya dhaqankii ay ku soo koreen iyo kan meesha cusub ee ay ku korinayaan carruurtooda ayaa noqon kara mid ay adagtahay in laga gudbo.Ilmakorinta Habbooon wuxuu dhiirrigelinayaa in ilmaha iyo waalidku yeeshaan xiriir caafimaad qaba, isaga oo aan isticmaalayn xeeladaha waxtarka leh oo kali ah ee diiradda saaraya jacaylka iyo xannaanada aabbaha iyo hooyadu u hayaan ilmahooda, iyadoo la eegayo muhiimadda ay leeyihiin waxbarashada hore, cayaarta, maalgelinta waalid, u noqoshada tusaale lagu daydo, iyo isu-dheellitirka shaqada iskuulka iyo waqtiga firaaqada.Ruqiya Cabdi waxay waalid walba ku caawisaa siduu u dabooli lahaa baahiyaha kala duwan ee ilmihiisa, iyadoo tixgelineysa dhaqanka Soomaaliyeed oo haatan ku abuurmaya meel cusub lana falgalaya qaabdhismeedka bulsho ee halkaa ka jira.Ilmkorinta Habboon wuxuu waaliddiinta tusayaa caawimaad inta ay la qabsanayaan waddan iyo dhaqan cusub, wuxuuna si qumman u buuxinayaa daldaloollada jira, isla markaana dhisayaa xiriirka u dhexeeya waalidka iyo ilmaha.
Drama, drama, drama.Our world is steeped in it. It affects everyone, and it's not slowing down. The chaos of drama is everywhere: in politics, social media, the workplace, finances, education, healthcare, home life . . . even our beautiful planet is consumed by chaos. Drama is a part of the human condition, but the explosive growth we're seeing is not. The world is getting smaller, but the chaos is growing bigger. Humanity is evolving, but which direction are we going?In spite of it being a universal experience, few people know how to really deal with drama. That's because we've had a limited understanding and narrow view of what drama really is. But that's about to change. The Drama-Free Way uncovers the hidden sources of drama that influence us, how they shape our thoughts and beliefs and set us up for a lifetime of separation from our Authentic Selves. It reveals how drama functions, not only as an addiction, but also as a social survival phenomenon, due to the tribal wounds we've all experienced. Left unattended, these will be recycled generation after generation, adversely affecting our world for years to come. It's time to pivot.We are at a critical threshold in our evolution where the "survival of the fittest" are those who can best manage their inner worlds of thoughts and emotions. The Drama-Free Way offers an elevated approach to the human journey and provides the antidote to chaos: Inner Alignment for cultivating an authentically thriving life. Consider this your roadmap to rise.
Start the simple daily practice that will fill every day with positive energy.Anyone can enjoy the benefits that come from practicing gratitude―they just need some guidance. Give Thanks is a gratitude journal that shows you how to get the best results from this proven practice and to become your most whole, joyful self each day.This journal includes:A guided experience―Filled with a variety of step-by-step exercises and reflections to help you focus on your blessings and the beauty of everyday life-this uplifting journal is an ideal choice for both the new and advanced student of gratitude. Extra writing space―Each prompt comes with plenty of room to document your daily gratitudes and add extra embellishments like stickers and photos, or for two people to journal together. Great for couples, families and friends to share in the amazing benefits of gratitude! Daily motivation―This gratitude journal has a collection of inspiring quotes―including ones from Oprah Winfrey, Louise Hay and Wayne Dyer―that motivate you to continue cultivating an attitude of gratitude.Empowered with joy and positivity, you''ll discover how good it feels to LET GO of negative thoughts and start writing about the good things in your life, and create the groundwork for even more good things to come.The solution to happiness and personal freedom lies within us, and unlocking it is possible through a life filled with gratitude. Now is the time to start the simple daily practice that will nourish your soul and guide you towards visualizing and living your best life!"...this book will be useful for years because it''s more than a journal, it''s a tool on the journey to happiness and wholeness."
Leon Cromwell is camping in the Seney National Wildlife Refuge in Michigan''s Upper Peninsula, where he and his friend Trevor Hadley are birdwatching. Two sisters float by in their canoe, and, later, one of them, Margaret Thibedeau, dramatically alters his solitary and sometimes lonely existence.When his path later crosses the Hulett clan, a family which lives both inside and outside the law, his life changes yet again, and his safe and predictable little world is shaken forever.These two chance and completely accidental meetings combine to form the plot of this story of ordinary people whose ordinary activities spawn an extraordinary tale.
With the myriad of supernatural beings after Maddy Page, she knew it was only a matter of time before one succeeded in taking her.Supposedly, the demon Justin did it to help her-believing that if they uncover why she''s so unique, her odds of survival will improve. She does want to know, but can she really trust a murderer?Justin should be traveling the world with Mads, but instead they''re in hiding. He blames his sudden need to play the hero on the mortal feelings Mads has cursed him with. He''s in over his head, but he''ll stop at nothing to save her-even teaming up with an enemy. Meanwhile, MJ and his friends have scoured the globe to find Maddy, yet they''ve repeatedly come up empty. Now fear and desperation lead MJ on a dark path, one that risks exposing her even further.The danger Maddy''s faced so far is nothing compared to the future that awaits her if her true identity is revealed.
The epic conclusion of The Avalonia Chronicles is here . . .War is on the horizon. Queen Morgana's power grows every day, aided by her army and unseen dark forces. Illiador and Eldoren have fallen completely under her reign. There is no one who can stand against her now-except one.Aurora Firedrake has finally come to understand the power she is capable of wielding, but is it too late? Stripped of her allies and those she holds dear, failure seems inevitable. To win the war for Avalonia, she must journey to the deepest parts of the Darklands to find a way to take back all she has lost, before Morgana opens the Book of Abraxas and releases the greatest evil the world has ever known. Aurora, the Dawnstar, is all that stands between Avalonia and total destruction. But can she find the strength to unite her people and defeat Morgana and her wicked forces? Or will Avalonia be lost forever?Gold Medal winner in the 2020 Moonbeam Children's Book AwardsGold Medal winner in the 2020 Readers' Favorite Book AwardWinner in the 2020 Best Book AwardsPRAISE FOR The Return of the Dragon Queen"Farah Oomerbhoy is a great storyteller with a strong gift for character, plot, and conflict. Here is a story that will captivate fans of epic fantasy and readers who adore well-developed characters." - Readers' Favorite "Portals that transport people over geographical distances and tapestries that enable time-travel are just some of the delights that await readers in this sumptuous fantasy novel. At its heart is a story about a young girl who is the long-awaited Dawnstar that will save the world from the dark forces of Dragath. Aurora's personal quest is to step into and believe in her capabilities, and the reader navigates that thrilling journey with her." - The BookLife Prize
She never felt like she belonged…until magic pulled her into a world beyond her wildest imagination. Perfect for fans of the Throne of Glass series and the Grisha Trilogy.Sixteen-year-old Aurora wishes she were anyone else. Mistreated by her adopted family and bullied at school, she believes things can't get any worse. But when she's kidnapped and dragged through an ancient tapestry into the magical world of Avalonia, she soon discovers that some dreams can easily turn into nightmares.Hunted by the evil tyrant Queen Morgana, who will stop at nothing to get rid of the last surviving heir to the powerful Firedrake dynasty, Aurora struggles to fit into her new life as a mage at the prestigious Academy of Evolon. Threatened by treachery at every turn and desperate to prove herself worthy, she uncovers a dark, complicated web of political intrigue that threatens the very existence of the seven kingdoms of Avalonia.Aided by the powerful Duke of Silverthorne, a fae friend, and a handsome but mysterious outlaw called the Black Wolf, Aurora struggles to master her magic and get her rare powers under control before it's too late.If she fails, her new home and her family will be enslaved forever...The Last of the Firedrakes is the first novel in The Avalonia Chronicles series of enchanting YA fantasies. If you like resilient heroines, plentiful magic, immortal fae warriors, and sizzling romance you'll love Farah Oomerbhoy's enthralling story.Buy The Last of the Firedrakes and enter the world of Avalonia today! Silver award winner in IBPA's Benjamin Franklin Awards 2016Silver Medal winner in the 2016 Readers' Favorite Book AwardSemifinalist winner in the 2016 Kindle Book AwardFinalist in the 2015 USA Best Book AwardsWinner in Wattpad's 2015 Watty Awards "The Last of the Firedrakes is a magic-filled romp that carries you back to the fantasy stories of childhood…Lovers of classic fantasy will likewise gobble down Oomerbhoy's scrumptious story." - Vic James, author of Gilded Cage"…the narrative components echo the classics; the Academy of Magic at Evolon could be Hogwarts, while the Shadow Guards are reminiscent of Tolkien's Ring Wraiths or Rowling's Dementors…a beautifully drawn fantasy world." - Kirkus Reviews"The world building is beautiful…That really made the book more complex for me…it is the journey of discovery for Aurora and the reader that makes this an interesting story." - Readers' Favorite"The Last of the Firedrakes has all the elements of popular fantasy - an orphaned princess, Magical powers, an alternate sphere with seven kingdoms, a young girl with a destiny to fulfil. They are all elements of the Narnia Chronicles, The Faraway tree, The Harry Potter series, Lord of the Rings and a bit of Enid Blyton fun." - Mid-Day newspaper"The Last of the Firedrakes is a fantasy novel that will entrance young adult and adult readers alike… Political intrigue, danger, and deep characterization make for an interconnected epic, enthusiastically recommended for high fantasy connoisseurs." - Midwest Book Review
"This memoir is the real deal. Read it. Laugh, cry, learn, fly, and discover the superpower embedded in the condition so misleadingly and inaccurately called ADHD." -Dr. Edward Hallowell, national ADHD expert and New York Times bestselling authorRaising Will is a heartfelt, humbling memoir written by a Texan-turned-Minnesotan mother and child psychologist. Her heart breaks for Will when he is repeatedly banned from Fun Friday in first grade shortly after he is diagnosed with ADHD. The family zigzags through an obstacle course of therapy, medication side effects, tutoring, and sleepless nights, while shining a light on Will's inherent strength-blues guitar. Readers will surely recognize themselves in this story and find solace, laughter, and hope as they celebrate the surprising blessings ADHD can bring.
Ramona Strong is besieged from all sides. Still grieving the disappearance of her estranged business partner and lover Nate Ferguson, she's also fighting those who want to claim her land and dealing with her feelings for John Finch, a rival attorney looking to take her down in court-and to find a way into her affections.Meanwhile, Nate is struggling to piece his life back together, desperately trying to figure out how to win Ramona back-but his old rock star friends have other ideas, ones that could potentially land Nate in deep, deep trouble.Separated by half a continent, Ramona and Nate must overcome their differences to defend themselves and their loved ones from business rivals, hired guns-and maybe something even more sinister.
"In the unwritten history of the universe, there is no known beginning. The realm of Euxinus simply was."Transported to the supernatural world of Euxinus, the Trickster Stingy Jack is uneasy and unprepared to stand witness in the trial of his beloved. Allied only with the soulcatcher Buck, who retrieved him from the mortal realm, he finds himself thrown into chaos as creatures and enemies of all forms stand in their way. Perhaps most dangerous of all, however, is the continual battle within: his wickedness fights to maintain control over his desire to embrace his better nature.With the trial drawing near, the opposing factions of Heaven and Hell gather in Squabbles Hollow and Jack realizes there is more to being the Eden Wanderer than he initially thought. Under Buck's guidance, he naviagates through the trial's complex puzzle of formalities and deities, servants and masters, armed only with a haphazard plan and every ounce of rhetoric they can muster. But even together, the Breedling and the Trickster may not be enough to win this battle.There's much more at stake than the soul of the Shepherdess- and with no more opportunities left to sway the outcome in their favor, it will all come down to a stunning secret embedded in Stingy Jack's past.
"You are pregnant."Those three words uttered together pack a powerful emotional punch. For many women, hearing them elicits tremendous joy and excitement. They are the start of a dream come true. But those same words said together also cause the opposite reaction-one of panic and despair. The first time Chris Bauer heard those words, she was just eighteen years old, a few weeks into her freshman year of college. She was devastated. She was not ready to be a mother, and she had an agonizing decision to make. Those Three Words takes readers along on Chris's emotional journey through the power and importance of choice and the deep bond of maternal love. It is a bittersweet book full of heartache and joy, and a powerful testament to love in all its forms.
Three issues confront Somali parents more than any other in their attempts to raise children in a new cultural environment: the education system, a lack of trust in Social Services, and a lack of a support system. The divide between the culture they grew up with and the new place in which they raise their children can seem too big to cross.Better Parenting promotes healthy parent-child relationships not only through helpful strategies but through a focus on the love and care mothers and fathers have for their children, examining the importance of early learning and play, parental investment, leading by example, and balancing schoolwork and free time. Ruqia Abdi helps each parent meet their children's needs, honoring Somali culture as it finds roots in new places and integrates with existing structures.By showing parents support during their transition to a new country and culture, Better Parenting successfully bridges gaps and builds parent-child relationships.
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