Adam is an angel who doesn't know he is an angel. An internal voice that provides him with information and guidance, strange coincidences that make things work out a certain way and a burning on his tongue if he uses coarse language are all normal to him.In this first volume of a series, Adam is directed to the Ozarks to intercept an insane ex-husband on his way to kill his ex-wife and little girl. Adam's adventure includes a brief side issue in addition to the primary mission....

Earth has been void of men, women, and children for over 3 millennia. Flora and fauna once again continue on their evolutionary trek without interference. Erosion, volcanic upheaval, rain, wind and storms go unabated. Separated from man, the planet has returned to covering shades of green, brown, and blue with clean air and pristine oceans.Each night eight beacons flare on and shoot pulsating streams of cold light upward through the atmosphere and into space. Paris; Washington, D.C...

Did the innocent-looking old scientist have an alter-ego? Did he use his dimension-piercing secret invention to act out another kind of life that was not available to him on our side?Pull back the veil of secrecy and look at the fictional side of a celebrated scientist to see what he does during his "off hours." Is it science or is it magic?3,598 words.

What if you were the last person on earth and everyday you had to fight the crowds? What if you were surrounded by beautiful women but couldn't find love? As more and more people escape into artificial reality,Jayd begins to wonder if he is the last person truly alive on the planet. If so, the world is one lonely place. Then he sees her--but is she real too?He must choose between embracing the beguiling deception of virtual reality and the accompanying insanity or ending it...

Star system after star system had fallen before the mighty Prysmadian Star Invasion. Now Earth was their next target. The fate of the planet may well rest upon a decision of whether or not to get rid of the campus mascot--a cocker spaniel named, Lady--in this short story by Jacob Hall. Two cafeteria workers, a handful of custodians, an overly ambitious student regent and the bored student body of Midwestern Missouri University must band together to save Lady and unknowingly play their part...

The fifth of seven brand new 39 Clues stories, leading up to one explosive reveal.Amy Cahill knows her family needs to be prepared for the next Vesper attack, so she organizes a training weekend at the brand new Cahill command center. However, Dan and the others would rather goof off than hone their secret agent skills. Can Amy channel her inner leader and bring everyone in line? Or will a surprise appearance by a Vesper assassin prove that she's in over her head?

Learn how to build all of your favorite houses in this all-new guide for Minecraft. Houses included in this guide are a mushroom hut, a tree house, a floating house, a cobblestone and glass home, a rustic countryside house, a medieval style house, and a lighthouse!Conquer Minecraft with your very own tree house!

Aristotle wrote, "Well begun is half done." This is especially true for anyone struggling with learning math. Math is a different kind of subject from all the rest and requires that you understand the differences. If you don't, you will give up too soon and never master math. If you know the secret strategy and apply it from the beginning, you stand a better chance of developing good habits and a good approach to learning math right from the beginning.This short text (2,230 words) ...

Planets, stars, and constellations feature prominently in this beautiful, original poetry collection from Lang Leav. Inspired by the wonders of the universe, the best-selling poetess writes about love and loss, hope and hurt, being lost and found. Lang's poetry encompasses the breadth of emotions we all experience and evokes universal feelings with her skillfully crafted words.

A Navy SEAL returns home to find his family in trouble and his high school sweetheart impossible to resist. First in the Texas Family Reckoning series.Navy SEAL John Sloane thought he'd come home to Texas to save the family ranch and reconnect with his estranged twin brother. He never expected to reunite with the girl whose heart he broke. But when Alicia Adams's daughter is kidnapped, the fearless SEAL jumps into action.However, the off-book op poses unfam...

Ray's arrival at Torne coincides with the beginning of the Windstar Festival, a joyous occasion that commemorates the defeat of an ancient evil.But the mischievous hands of fate twist the celebration into a birthday. The once-slumbering entity has returned, and it is now ready to unleash chaos, suffering, and despair upon all in sight. Naturally, Ray Starling is not a man who can allow such a creature to exist.The stars look down, the wind howls... but Ray soon finds his stru...

Do you love manga? Now you can learn to draw your own!This book has everything the beginning manga artist needs! You’ll learn how to draw the basic manga head and body types…but that’s just the beginning! Over 100 manga characters—from magical shoujo girls and their super-cute chibi friends to mysterious ninjas and double-crossing villains— are broken down into easy-to-follow steps so you can start drawing all of your favorite manga characters right away!