Mostrando resultados por autor "S. C." en Todas las categorías

For nearly 10,000 years, the Trials have been a sacred tradition. But, when all of the 12-year-old children in Ranewood are banished into the nearest spectral forest, they quickly realize that the Ildarwood is not nearly as safe as they were told. Stalked by faceless hunters whose souls have been ravaged by Trials past, the children - now Ildarbound - must learn to control one of nine elements from the spirit realm to save the Ildarwood, their families, and themselves from an ancient spectral blight.

Terra 1942 - Narnia 2306. "C'era un ragazzo che si chiamava Eustachio Clarence Scrubb, e se lo meritava." E oltre a ritrovarsi questo nome, Eustachio, a differenza dei suoi cugini Edmund e Lucy, non è mai stato a Narnia. Perciò non poteva immaginare che guardando il quadro di un mare in tempesta, ci sarebbero finiti dentro! Per fortuna il principe Caspian li salverà e li porterà con sé a bordo del dorato Veliero dell'alba, in un lungo viaggio per arrivare alla Fine del Mondo.

Life hasn’t been good to Francis Murphy. He’s survived 21 years of homelessness by hooking and taking handouts where he can find them. When the local shelter is vandalized, he’s forced to seek food at the Grace and Light Church, where he runs into the pastor’s son, Randy. Randy Wright believes the best in others. He’s immediately drawn to Francis, even though Francis is hardened and wary. When Francis is attacked by one of his johns, Randy and his family take him in and offer him temporary work.

BARACK OBAMA hizo historia al convertirse en el primer presidente negro de los Estados Unidos. Escritor de bestsellers, ganador del Premio Nobel de la Paz y fundador de una productora galardonada con un Óscar, es también uno de los oradores más influyentes de nuestro tiempo. Desde la Casa Blanca, restauró las relaciones diplomáticas con Cuba, tras medio siglo de tensiones; enfrentó las consecuencias de la crisis económica de 2008; lideró la operación contra Osama bin Laden; y reformó el sistema de salud con la histórica Ley del Cuidado de la Salud Asequible...

This audiobook tells the true story of a family's pain as several harrowing events unfold. A grandmother so selfish she lost everything over one man's sick pleasure. A father who will stop at nothing to keep his own dark secrets from getting out. The loving mother so broke down in life she questions her own sanity. The cries that could not be heard. The beatings that could not be stopped. The teachers who got it all wrong. The twisted friend. The beast that none stopped.

The Perfect Retirement Gift, 2 Inspirational Fun Retirement Books in 1! What if the key to turning ordinary golden years into extraordinary ones was simply a spark of imagination? What if we told you that inspiration for your dream retirement was just a click away? Let's face it: retirement can be challenging, and you may wonder how you'll fill your days. It's not uncommon to feel a sense of loss or uncertainty when you leave the workforce, especially if your career has been a significant part of your identity. Retirement can also bring with it feelings of boredom, loneliness, or lack of ...

When Professor Anne Kerrigan invited William to her office for a conversation on his inappropriate behavior, she had no idea she would set in motion a series of events that would change her perspective of "normal" forever. What started as a bit of illicit fun has turned into a freak show, but she has to play along, or her career is over.

Sixteen-year-old Hamilton Dinger leads a charmed life. He's got the grades for the top of the class, the abilities of a star athlete and Tetris player, and the charisma to get away with anything. Everything seems to be going along perfectly, including his plans to ask out Gwen Kessler, as he enters into tenth grade at Apollo Central High School.

Ranked Top 10 "Best Lit Mags of 2023, 2024" by Chill Subs Synopsis: Carefully curated stories from our monthly magazine to create a themed short story book about the philosophy and ethics of interpersonal relationships. Perfect for classrooms and book clubs, each story is 1,500-7,000 words and comes with five suggested discussion questions. Edition Editor: Kate Bocassi Corporate Head: A man embraces his submissive desires while navigating the corporate world. Eleven Things I Have Left Now That My Daughter Is Gone: Promise leaves her drug-addicted prostitute mother behind so she can go to ...

Foreign service officer Emily Dane is used to taking risks and standing up for what she believes in. As the daughter of a retired Navy SEAL, she's determined to live life on her own terms, without her father's overprotective shadow. But when she helps two young girls escape a sex trafficking ring in Paris, she unintentionally puts herself in the crosshairs of a powerful crime lord. When Emily goes missing, it falls to former Navy SEAL Nathan Long to rescue the very woman he slept with the night of his best friend's wedding.

Dear person, I may not know your name. We might not have walked past each other on the streets, and it is highly likely that we may never come in contact with each other, but I just want to ask you one question, take a few seconds to search yourself for the answer. The question is: How happy are you in your body?

David Howard's beauty is a curse, s-ex his saviour, and revenge his downfall. Obsession, kidnap, murder, and he's just getting started! From sweet trusting choirboy to an insatiable killer. From the stunning Amalfi Coast to London's sordid elite. From a life-term in prison to a life-changing release deal. Will he live long enough to see redemption? Grab a glass of wine, close the bedroom door and read alone! ‘It SIZZLES! An erotic, neurotic, sensual vision that's rather stunning' ‘Writing doesn't get any better than this' ‘Blown away to the point of speechless' ‘I raise a glass; I'd...

Disclaimer: Previously published by the author under the title of Understanding Genesis 1-11, From Adam to Abraham The narrative of humanity begins with creation—an expression of divine purpose, beauty, and intent. From the origin of life to human history, we see a consistent theme of relationship, promise, and redemption. This progression from creation to covenant transcends mere historical or theological accounts; it embodies God’s engagement with His people. Dr. Andrew Koh explores a major biblical theme, connecting the creation of the world to the sacred promises that shape our ...

DONALD TRUMP es, sin lugar a duda, un fenómeno que ha marcado la historia contemporánea. Desde sus inicios como exitoso desarrollador inmobiliario, su nombre ha estado asociado al éxito, la ostentación y el poder. Su apellido es una marca reconocida a nivel mundial: construyó en Nueva York, sede de su emporio, la icónica Torre Trump, y ha sido dueño de hoteles, casinos y lujosos complejos residenciales. Pero el magnate no se conformó con el mundo de los negocios, sino que supo transformarse.

It was a trip that two strangers would never forget. New Zealand may never be Paris, the city of love, but it may as well be when you're traveling for pleasure. Renee Clawson, a recent Art graduate is promised a job at a famous art museum in Seattle, Washington. But her longtime dream has been to travel to New Zealand and other countries with the simple hope of staying whole and alive, so she could learn each culture and how the lifestyles impacted various artists. She decides to use the money she's been saving to take her dream trip. Fate, however, has played the most twisted joke on her. ...

A missing girl. A paddleboard adrift. A car hidden beneath the lake. Marley Madison’s hopes for peace in the mountain town of Reluctance shatter when a teenage girl vanishes, leaving nothing but her paddleboard floating on Silent Lake. Locals fear a tragic drowning, but Marley isn’t convinced. As divers search for the teen’s body, they uncover something far more chilling—a submerged car, long hidden beneath the surface. The secrets it holds may be tied to more than one disappearance… and may be dangerously close to Marley’s own story. With time running out, Marley must untangle ...

Orpah Abraham has always been a woman who's had the world against her. After working hard and doing her best to appeal to all the right people, she's learned the full value of persistence and perseverance. But now that Martha Davidson—her one true rival for the coveted title of Pie Queen, and the one woman she'd never been able to win over—is dead, and her friends and family are asking questions, Orpah finds her career and reputation on the line. For her, it's time to draw a line in the sand—and cross it herself. It's time for No More Miss Nice Pie.

LEONARDO DA VINCI es el genio visionario del Renacimiento por excelencia. Científico, artista e ingeniero, fue un acucioso observador que tomó a la naturaleza como maestra y, gracias a su comprensión de la luz y la perspectiva, pudo retratarla con una fidelidad revolucionaria para la época. Su gran imaginación le permitió anticiparse a incontables descubrimientos científicos y fantasear con un futuro que aterrizó en ingeniosos planos y bosquejos.

This book is designed for a fun and enjoyable experience for listeners of all ages. Perfect for car rides or family night with interesting , random facts about the animals in the ocean, you are sure to remember something fun that you can use to stand out in any conversation.

Twelve US soldiers, assigned to Mason's former Army unit, are left behind on a mission in Southern Afghanistan. The Pentagon has declined to explain the true assignment. What Mason learns in Afghanistan ensnares him seemingly in Washington's biggest conspiracy. In Paris, the international truth frantically unravels between Mason, his beautiful girlfriend, and a wayward Taliban leader.