Livia

"As tensions rise within Forge's Council, and vicious Demon Rider attacks continue in surrounding villages, Kyra knows she must do something to save her city. But she walks a dangerous line between opposing armies: will she be able to use her link to the Demon Riders for good, or will her Makvani blood prove to be deadly? Kyra and Tristam face their biggest battle yet as they grapple with changing allegiances, shocking deceit, and vengeful opponents"--...

She brought honor on the battlefield. Now comes a new kind of war... The war is over. Now a renowned hero, Mulan spends her days in her home village, training a militia of female warriors. The peace is a welcome one, and she knows it must be protected. When Shang arrives with an invitation to the Imperial City, Mulan's relatively peaceful life is upended once more. The aging emperor decrees that Mulan will be his heir to the throne. Such unimagined...

A terminally ill healer… Zivah was once her village's most promising young healer, mastering potions that altered both body and mind. But when she's conscripted to treat a battalion of grievously ill soldiers, Zivah contracts the deadly rose plague. Now she's doomed to a slow, solitary death, cut off from everyone she loves. A broken warrior… Dineas grew up fighting to free his people from the Amparan empire, but capture and torture have left...

Did Chinese mysticism vanish after its first appearance in ancient Taoist philosophy, to surface only after a thousand years had passed, when the Chinese had adapted Buddhism to their own culture? This first integrated survey of the mystical dimension of Taoism disputes the commonly accepted idea of such a hiatus. Covering the period from the Daode jing to the end of the Tang, Livia Kohn reveals an often misunderstood Chinese mystical tradition that...

Actualmente, la ardilla, ese gracioso roedor de pelaje espeso y suave, está muy de moda como animal de compañía. Los motivos son diversos, aunque seguramente su vivacidad y simpatía, espíritu independiente, inteligencia, agilidad de movimientos, limpieza, etc. han influido en ello. oCon esta guía el lector podrá conocer todos los detalles y secretos de este simpático animal y obtener información útil sobre la mejor forma de criarlo oAprenderá...

Both of the Italian short plays; 'Gli Adolescenti' and 'La Lettera' are intended to be used for educational purposes, as a high school based reading resource, to compliment the learning of the Italian language or for lovers of the Italian language. With the inclusion of English stage directions, the characters begin to come alive as they explore the many facets of being a teenager in 'Gli Adolescenti', and to delving into a forbidden love story in...

"Beautiful messages with inspiring art!" - Zeynep E., Language Acquisition Specialist Be Kind shows many ways to help others with simple acts of kindness. Illustrations include diverse characters and settings from around the world, allowing children to see themselves in the book and learn about the world around them. This multicultural book, part of the Language Lizard Living in Harmony Series, includes access to detailed lesson plans and fun activities...

Kari Riley has more problems than she can shake a stick at:Her ex-boyfriend Anthony is a crazed mobster.He REALLY wants to murder her for snitching to the police.She's been put into Witness Protection - on a farm in the middle of nowhere.And Flynn, the cowboy who runs said farm? He is annoying, gruff, and grumpy...and also the sexiest man she's ever laid eyes on.When her past finally catches up with her, Kari will have only one form of protection:...

Tenacious and driven, Nora allows nothing to stop her from reporting the truth. But when the petite journalist is sent to cover street protests in Istanbul, she witnesses a false flag attack and soon finds herself at the center of a far-reaching international conspiracy. Her only hope of escaping with the story comes in the form of a mysterious, handsome spy. Calculating and reserved, Odin is one of the best secret agents undercover in Turkey. He...

Billionaire Oren Moore doesn't know how to relinquish control. The last thing he wants to do is be away from his office, but his friends and family have forced him to take a vacation. A trip to the Sahara seems like the perfect way to get everyone off his back, especially if it includes a gorgeous, strong-willed pilot! Mary Kubar flies spoiled tourists around for a living, but it's a price she's willing to pay to stay in the skies. Quiet, calm and...