Al, the third son of an impoverished lord, is obsessed with magic. Working as an adventurer to fund his books and tools, he stumbles on the hidden grave of an ancient sage named Tempest. The ancient knowledge granted him by this lucky find, coupled with his own burning passion for experimentation, allows him to put his own flair on existing spells, turning them into powerful versions of themselves! Before long, he's recognized as the greatest mage in the kingdom. But what happens when dang...

Kidnapped by goblins at the age of three, young Al's life was saved by his grandfather's dazzling magic--sparking a fascination that would shape his destiny. Determined to wield such power himself, Al devoted the next twelve years to relentless study and training. But even after all that preparation, his true journey is only just beginning.Now an official adventurer, Al sets out to uncover the legendary Book of Spells, a rare tome said to hold secrets beyond imagination. Yet as he ventures...

Where There's a Will, There's a Way!Al, the third son of an impoverished lord, is obsessed with magic. Working as an adventurer to fund his books and tools, he stumbles on the hidden grave of an ancient sage named Tempest. The ancient knowledge granted him by this lucky find, coupled with his own burning passion for experimentation, allows him to put his own flair on existing spells, turning them into powerful versions of themselves! Before long, he's recognized as...

It's time to aim for the skies--namely, the ancient ruins in Tempest's floating research tower! His search for the Fly spell leads Al to the tomb of the man who built said research tower, where he discovers giant golems that can speak with the help of special artifacts. Unfortunately, his exploration of Tempest's tomb is interrupted when he discovers a company of knights from the neighboring kingdom attempting to infiltrate the tomb. What political shenanigans are foot? And can Al break fr...

Novice adventurer Al is learning a harsh truth: Adventuring ain't cheap. In need of funds, he decides to team up with veteran adventurer Orson to hunt monsters. The gig seems like easy money at first, but when a sudden downpour sends a flood their way, all bets are off! Can Al's offbeat magic save the day, or will his new partnership be short-lived?

Abbi Drucker is done with the workday. She just needs to show face at the company social hour for a few more minutes, then she can sneak home and kick off her heels. But the party gets an unexpected show when across the street from Abbi and her coworkers, a couple walks into their hotel room and starts stripping.Abbi's doing a little more than gawking, she's desperately turned on. And based on the glances between them, so is her coworker Colin Montrose.

Eiji Honami is a dependable manga editor—and the unwilling emotional support human for his bestselling author and childhood friend, Kaede Mishima.Mishima can’t possibly finish a manuscript unless Honami visits three times a week. Deadlines, breakups, existential crises—somehow, they all require Honami’s presence (and snacks).But Mishima’s attachment runs deeper than Honami realizes, and every now and then while Honami sleeps, Mishi...

In this "vital book for these times" (Kirkus Reviews), Don Lemon brings his vast audience and experience as a reporter and a Black man to today's most urgent question: How can we end racism in America in our lifetimes?The host of CNN Tonight with Don Lemon is more popular than ever. As America’s only Black prime-time anchor, Lemon and his daily monologues on racism and antiracism, on the failures of the Trump administration and of so many of our leaders, a...

In this "vital book for these times" (Kirkus Reviews), Don Lemon brings his vast audience and experience as a reporter and a Black man to today's most urgent question: How can we end racism in America in our lifetimes?The host of CNN Tonight with Don Lemon is more popular than ever. As America’s only Black prime-time anchor, Lemon and his daily monologues on racism and antiracism, on the failures of the Trump administration and of so many of our leaders, a...

Having penned his memoir, bestselling author and TV favourite Keith Lemon has turned his attention to children's books...Yes, you read that correctly.May we introduce Beaver and Elephant - an unlikely pairing but the best of friends! This second book, containing three more short stories, brings Keith's distinctive style to the page and follows the adventures of the bossy Beaver and the bumbling but loveable Elephant - whether they are dressing up at Halloween, splashing aro...

Recommended Year Group: 8+Show Length: 80 minsSophia feels stifled by boarding school life, has a poor body image and struggles to control her mood. Matt is consumed with anxiety about his impending exams. Tash is haunted by memories of a traumatic childhood. In the long summer after GCSEs these three very different teenagers strike up an unlikely friendship at a music festival. They’ve been to different schools, had different friendshi...

He was top of the world, with numbers bettered only by Don Bradman – then captain Steve Smith led his Australian team into a cheating scandal that stunned cricket. Media exploded and million-dollar contracts were torn up. Australia’s prime minister expressed the public anger and disappointment: ‘Our cricketers are role models, and cricket is synonymous with fair play.’But there was more to the story than the actions of a few young men. A tangle of personality, politics and culture ...