"I have never warmed much to spiders . . . [they] are too creepy . . . Well, I'm wrong and this book has changed my mind. Spiders are tops. . . . One is tempted to think there is no such thing as a dull spider."-- British Wildlife"The hair-raising factor will attract even arachnophobic teens."-- BooklistSpiders provides information on habitat, hunting techniques, anatomy, general cha...

For sixteen years, Matteo Vinci had suppressed a fiery secret. But when the prestigious Museo Egizio hires him to investigate a mysterious fire virus that threatens the museum's virtual reality exhibit, those buried flames roar back to life. To solve this mystery, Matteo has to dive into Viversi, a virtual reality game powered by the human subconscious and generative AI.Joined by his brother and friends—a tactical ice mage, a resourceful sniper, a movie-obsessed knight, and a psych...

The newest volume in the remarkable Kate-Pearl series retells the same mythic story from the perspective of the fleeting, flighting, breathing wind.In The Black-Inked Pearl, Pearl of the Seas and The Helix Pearl, award-winning author Ruth Finnegan wove the engaging and emotional tale of Kate from three uniquely different, yet equally powerful perspectives. In Pearl of the Wind we circle back once more to experience this stirring romance and spiritual parable from another viewpoint ...

To young trainee Rain Barynd, becoming a Council Guard in bucolic New Haven will secure a positive future that involves neither farming nor any real fighting. Impressing his girlfriend’s skeptical parents and overcoming a handful of bullies among the trainees—along with the inexplicable intensity of his trainer, a decorated warrior from the East—are his greatest challenges. Or so he believes.A rare and ruthless bandit attack marks the beginning of the mayhem that engulfs Rain’s chi...

James Hargrove is a math teacher who loves order, formulas, and the neat precision of his classroom. But when summer break arrives, James finds himself adrift in time and space, far from the structured world of equations he knows so well. Meanwhile, his wife Mei—a Chinese teacher with a love for poetry and pandas—embraces the season with passion, spending her days at the zoo, marveling at the simplicity and charm of her favorite black-and-white creatures.In a dusty attic, James stu...

In Rare Threads: A Life with Prader-Willi Syndrome, Sebastiaan Van Nuissenburg shares the poignant journey of raising a child with two rare genetic conditions. From the overwhelming joy of birth to the stark realities of being the parent of the only child in the world to be bornwith Prader-Willi Syndrome UPD & Chromosome 16 microdeletion, Sebastiaan offers a raw and honest portrayal of the mental challenges, sacrifices, and triumphs encountered along the way. From infancy to the pi...

Discover a journey of healing, identity, and the power of language in "The Birthing House," a captivating literary fiction audiobook by Kathy Taylor. Narrated by the talented Stephen Dalton and Abigail Reno, this spellbinding story weaves themes of birth, trauma, and transformation into a rich tapestry of memory and belonging. Perfect for fans of deep, character-driven narratives, this novel will transport you to the enchanting town of Mar...

Whether you’ve tried to quit weed before and never been able to make that final break or if it’s your first attempt to quit a habit that no longer serves you, this is the audiobook for you.The Quit Cannabis Handbook, using the Clearhead method will help you prepare properly and show you how to avoid the traps that may have made previous attempts tougher than they needed to be.Understand what is driving you towards self-sabotage and away from the th...

In the far reaches of the galaxy, Ranger Group 42 is all that stands between lawless chaos and fragile order. Led by the seasoned Colonel Jack Stone, the team is sent on a covert mission to a remote colony on the brink of collapse under the ruthless control of the Black Ring—a deadly pirate syndicate with ties to powerful corporations.When their ship, The Colt, is shot down, the Rangers find themselves stranded, cut off from reinforcements, and outnumbered by a brutal enemy. With l...

“Delightful, unique” This sought-after book by a previous Archbishop of Canterbury is pervaded by the deep insights, poetry and personal experiences of a great poet, thinker, and, above all, human being. Profound and moving while at the same time wholly unstuffy, it is the perfect present for those of all faiths.

Once upon a time, in a small Ukrainian village, there was a painter called Maria Prymachenko. She painted the most wonderful, bright and colourful paintings the world had ever seen. Perhaps she was able to make the paintings so beautiful because she often painted what she saw in her dreams! Have you ever tried painting something you have seen in a dream?

The alley was dark and rainy and there was an echo of guns shots with two police officers down. That was not the worst thing happening at the crime scene that night when a soul was taken.This tale of a forgotten worlds instilled in Sumerian encrypted clay tablets. There is a hidden message from the gods, what if in fact there is life after death but different than you were taught?Mystical magical powers and spells released to open your third eye to see visions and speak with the dead.Three...