Elvene, a solo Space Corps agent, is on a reconnaissance mission when she is ambushed by space marauders: militaristic robotic drones, designed to hunt and kill. She escapes by taking refuge on an uncharted planet, where she discovers the Kiri, an unknown tribe living a subsistence life on an ocean archipelago. They have no knowledge of her world nor her of theirs; but they readily adopt her and give her the title of Ocean Woman.

In the 2022 Backhouse Lecture, Yarrow Goodley looks at the critical issue of climate justice-at how our responses to the climate emergency have the potential for great suffering, as well as great redemption. In a world where the rich pollute, and the poor suffer, we do not just need to address our rapidly-warming planet, but also the injustices which drive this environmental catastrophe.

"A state of chaos, I know how that feels. The experiments doubled and went on longer than anyone would have thought. In a state formed strictly by classes, I got the brunt of the injustices. The only thing that keeps us going is the fear of the torture that'll be inflicted upon us if we stop. Several years in the future a state has been blocked off for an "experiment" that has gone on way longer than expected. A group of strangers brought together...

A family is forever. Ever since he was abandoned as a puppy, Waggit's home has been the big, sprawling park in the heart of the city. There he has had snug shelter, food, and a family of other dogs to call his own. But now everything has changed. It is getting harder and harder to avoid the humans that invade the park every day. Food is scarce and enemies are everywhere. Where can the team go? Waggit has an answer, but getting there is the problem....

Adventure Beckons as the team work hard to get themselves and their ship ready to set sail while the good weather holds. They have a mission in mind, but no real idea what it will entail, and only half a team with any experience at sea, so they need to be clever about how they prepare. They use all their skill and ingenuity but, as usual, there are other surprises in store for them, both before they set sail and after!

"She glanced over her shoulder. Had the scarecrow moved? It stood there, smile stitched on its face, but now it felt like a smirk."

Prepare to be scared silly in this creepy middle-grade novel! Twins seek medical help in a remote village after their father is in a canoeing accident...only to discover the scarecrow that stands watch in town may have a stronger hold over the residents than expected. Perfect for fans

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The birth of Princess Orlana prophesied a golden future to the butterfly fae. The Moth King, seeking to weaken that prophecy, kidnaps the beloved Princess. Will he succeed at hiding Orlana's golden light forever?

The dwarves guard a secret. The Hawks must prove they are worthy. Book 2 in The Hawks Trilogy, The God Sword is a page-turning, sword-fighting adventure for middle grade and up. The Kingdom of Abbarkon is safe. There is a new king and Martokallu is dead. Or is he? If he returns, the Hawks will need the God Sword. In search of the fabled weapon, Flint and Fleta join the Hawks on a trek through the Dwarven Kingdom of Tsaralvia. Along the way, they discover...

The New York Times bestseller A Long Walk to Water begins as two stories, told in alternating sections, about two eleven-year-olds in Sudan, a girl in 2008 and a boy in 1985. The girl, Nya, is fetching water from a pond that is two hours' walk from her home: she makes two trips to the pond every day. The boy, Salva, becomes one of the "lost boys" of Sudan, refugees who cover the African continent on foot as they search for their families and for a...

"In the heart of a forgotten land lies the remnants of a once-mighty kingdom, lost to the ravages of time and shadow. As ancient prophecies stir and dark forces awaken, a young heroine named Aria embarks on a perilous quest to reclaim her homeland and uncover the secrets of its past.Joined by a band of loyal companions, Aria braves treacherous landscapes, battles fierce adversaries, and confronts the darkness that threatens to consume her world. Armed...