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A Heartfelt Novel of Love, Dreams, and the Power of Music in a Time of Change “A story for anyone who has ever dared to dream beyond what the world expects of them.”In the heart of 1960s small-town Wisconsin, Lena Carter finds herself torn between the life she’s always known and the dreams she dares to imagine. Her deep love for Tommy, a steadfast young man bound for the Vietnam War, stands in stark contrast to her longing for a future where her music takes center stage. As Lena navigates the expectations of family and the pull of an uncertain world, she must confront the complexities...

"A breathtaking world and an excellent epic fantasy series! This wonderful adventure reminds me of a cross between J.R.R. Tolkien, J.K. Rowling, Tad Williams, and C. S. Lewis." Enter an age of titans, dragons, and heroes. For thousands of years the ageless masters have ruled the hundred worlds, conquering all who oppose them while raising those who bring them glory. When dragon clans rule with fire and terror, mortal enemies must set aside their differences and unite. In this fight war is not the greatest threat to civilization, extinction is. But is it too late for their kind? Is it too ...

"Eloquent… An uplifting, heart-rending, and terrifyingly real account of frontline air combat. A first-rate military memoir." – David Eastman, US Army retired and author. In this true story, Robert Stanek delivers a raw and unforgettable narrative, revealing what it’s like to be in war waged from the skies above. Day by day, step by step, he brings readers into the secretive world of combat fliers, and tells the story of the men and women who flew dangerous combat missions during the largest air war of the 20th century. Experience the extraordinary events through the author’s ...

The 10th anniversary edition of the epic fantasy novel. Nearly a million people have read the Ruin Mist books -- available via Amazon, Audible, Playaway, OverDrive, and more than a dozen other retail and library partners. Discover a magical world and be swept away in the adventure of a life time! After the Great War that divided the peoples, the five kingdoms of men plunged into a Dark Age that lasted 500 hundred years. To heal the lands and restore the light, the great kings decreed that magic and all that is magical, be it creature, man or device, shall be cleansed to dust. From their ...

Our world isn't ours any more. It's theirs. The human survivors lead a hardscrabble life, scavenging what they can from the dead city, waiting and watching. Cedes isn't like Matthew and his regulars. She dreams. She talks. She questions. She wonders why Luke disappeared, where Luke disappeared to. She wants to know what we are to the machines. This is her story. This is our story. This is the story of us, the humans who survive. In the ruins of our world, a new order arose, an order controlled by the very machines humankind created. The end for us came not from a massive global war but from...

It’s a special, snowy day in Bugville and Buster and all his friends have fun playing outside in the snow. Bugville Jr. builds on the success of the Bugville Critters books while keeping with the unique educational outlook of helping children discover the world around them while combining facts about our natural world with fictional stories that instruct and entertain.

War came to the Kingdoms. Many perished in the turmoil and unrest. An attempt was made to kidnap a princess and assassinate a king. Now, from the ancient past a dark power returns. As prophecy becomes reality, the factions struggle for control, only to further divide the lands. Some would say that King Andrew Alder foolishly agreed to support the Elves of the Reaches, sending men to aid their cause when the causes of all Men in all lands were being put to the test of steel.

The 10th anniversary edition of the reader favorite. Nearly a million people have read the Ruin Mist books -- available via Amazon, Audible, Playaway, OverDrive, and more than a dozen other retail and library partners. To turn back the tides of war, Queen Mother sent her most trusted warriors on a perilous journey across the Great Sea. But the elves were betrayed by one of their own and they did not find quick allies. They found a kingdom under siege and a shattered alliance. The elves were forced to proved themselves to the men that defended Quashan'. For their support, the elves were ...

"Eloquent… An uplifting, heart-rending, and terrifyingly real account of frontline air combat. A first-rate military memoir." – David Eastman, US Army retired and author. In this true story, Robert Stanek delivers a raw and unforgettable narrative, revealing what it’s like to be in war waged from the skies above. Day by day, step by step, he brings readers into the secretive world of combat fliers, and tells the story of the men and women who flew dangerous combat missions during the largest air war of the 20th century. Experience the extraordinary events through the author’s ...

Candid and fast-paced like the best combat memoirs, Stanek focuses on the men and women he flew with, telling their stories as well as his own and creating what is ultimately an inspiring and uplifting story of the human spirit challenged by the agony and terror of war.

Enter the spell-binding worlds of best-selling author Robert Stanek and dream a new dream. The book contains two novellas, two short stories and a special feature exclusive.

To turn back the tides of war, Queen Mother sent her most trusted warriors on a perilous journey across the Great Sea. But the elves were betrayed by one of their own. Only a handful survived the ambush that followed, only two reached the far shores. But they did not find quick allies. They found a kingdom under siege and a shattered alliance. The elves proved themselves to the men that defended Quashan'.

Thousands of them died in the war. The survivors fled to the four corners of the lands. Some few escaped to the frozen wastes of the far north where they bide their time and plot their return. Such a hard life requires sacrifice. There are things that must be done without. But when a great plague settles in and the dying begins anew two must sacrifice themselves for the good of the many. Enter a frozen world of frost beasts, hoar hounds, tundra cats, snow trolls, and ice giants. Discover the battle bear troops and a great golden dragon from an age long since past. A new epic fantasy ...

"A breathtaking world and an excellent epic fantasy series! This wonderful adventure reminds me of a cross between J.R.R. Tolkien, J.K. Rowling, Tad Williams, and C. S. Lewis." Enter an age of titans, dragons, and heroes. For thousands of years the ageless masters have ruled the hundred worlds, conquering all who oppose them while raising those who bring them glory. When dragon clans rule with fire and terror, mortal enemies must set aside their differences and unite. The war general climbed the bloody steps, felt victory in his bones and tasted it in the blood in the air. His loyal ...

A dark shadow has been cast across the known lands. War sweeps through the divided nations of men and elves. There is great despair for the future of men, for if the greatest of all kingdoms can fail there can be no hope in tomorrow's tomorrow for any man in any land. Yet there is deeper despair amongst the elven peoples where for the first time in recorded history the elves of the West and East are at war with each other.

Magic Lands: Journey Beyond the Beyond is a refreshingly unique fantastic adventure that is suitable for readers of all ages while containing all the icky-gooey-creepy details that are sure to delight! Following the village elder's advice, Ray leaves his home village, setting out for the place lost and deep where he will find a companion for his journey to the stone land and where he will discover that there is no easy path from childhood to manhood.

Enter the spell-binding worlds of best-selling author Robert Stanek and dream a new dream. Contains the stories "Absolutes", "Silence is Golden", and "August Rains".

The epic adventure continues! Unleash the power of your imagination and enter a world you've never dreamed existed. Best-selling author Robert Stanek delivers an epic fantasy adventure that will open your mind and your heart.

Discover the magical world of Robert Stanek's Bugville Critters! Stanek, acclaimed author of the popular children's books The Kingdoms and the Elves of the Reaches and Journey Beyond the Beyond, has selected an irresistible combination for this age group: loveable critters and baseball.

In this story, Buster shares what he's learned about the 26 letters of the alphabet and sounds for reading. Along the way, he dances the cha-cha, worries about pirates, and learns that he is thankful for his friends. The wonderfully-crafted story is paired with playful examples that help children discover the world around them. Don't miss the other Bugville stories.