Adult World

Stationed within the foreboding walls of Eelop Castle, Philem Clane finds himself thrust into a toxic realm veiled in darkness and mystery. As he grapples with the cryptic nature of his new master, King Wren, Philem uncovers a dormant magic pulsating within his very essence—an ancient power feared by most, for it marks him as a descendant of a mythical race long thought extinct. But as Philem delves deeper into the depths of his newfound abilities, he is burdened with a perilous task: retrieve a weapon that threatens to unleash cataclysm upon his former homeland. Now faced with an ...

Charlotte Salomon was a German-Jewish artist born in Berlin. She is remembered for her autobiographical series of paintings, Life? or Theater?, which consists of 769 individual works painted between 1940 and 1942 while she was in hiding from the Nazis in the south of France, and which has been called a painted parallel to Anne Frank’s The Diary of a Young Girl and an early graphic novel. In 1943, she entrusted her collection of paintings to a friend.

In nineteenth century Norland, magic is forbidden, punishable by death. But it's coming for Clara. Clara was born to the nobility at a time when rank and power are often more valuable than the bonds of family. Her parents have plans for her, none that she wants, all involving her arranged marriage. From her birth, her entire life has been planned out-only what a future wife in society needs to know. Every step of her path is meant to end with her walking down an aisle and then popping out heirs.

Sam Jacob is back at college in the United States, working two jobs to make ends meet while struggling to pick a major and decide what he wants to do with his life. Although he's away from Paris, he finds it hard to completely dismiss his time there as Samantha Jacobs the model. Then, one night, his friend Nate, plops a fashion magazine in front of him. His face, or rather that of Samantha Jacobs, sits on the cover. While he stays committed to remain in his nice, anonymous college persona, the growing online popularity of his alter ego sends his feminine desires soaring. As he slowly gives ...

Gemma Brown has problems. For one, demons are after her - demons that want to kill her. Second, her sister Mira is missing. And demons are after her too. She does have a few things going for her. One: She has magic. And two: She’s just been crowned Queen of Pentacles - by her soulmate Ethan. As queen, she’s been gifted a new kind of magic - magic over the fifth element: time.

In the fall of 1942, the United States is still reeling from the attack on Pearl Harbor. While the US starts sending troops to the front, the March family of Concord, Massachusetts grieves their own enormous loss: the death of their daughter, Beth.

Deep in enemy territory, betrayed by those who should be friends, and under attack by enemies, Sersha, her phoenix Kazmerev, and the enigmatic Judicus must seize all their courage to fight for the future of phoenixes everywhere and maybe even mankind.

Seventeen-year-old Quinn Hughes needs to be in top shape if she wants a medal at the Swimming World Championships in 10 months. This means no easy distractions, no matter how pretty they are. She’s still piecing her confidence back together after not qualifying for the Olympics, her relationship with her twin brother is getting worse the more he hangs out with the popular kids, and then Kennedy Reed suddenly squeezes herself back into Quinn’s life. The girl who was her best friend. The girl who gave Quinn her first kiss. The girl who hasn’t spoken to her since.

The Teen’s Guide to Social Media & Mobile Devices will help you navigate the digital world with 21 refreshingly honest and humorous tips that will not only inform, but that also just might change the way you think about your social media interaction.

A fragile alliance. An ancient enemy. A secret that could change everything. As Strife and Alcyone rise victorious from battle, they face a hideous new foe. Their dangerous revolution has united the half-God dynasties of Hell and Earth. But, with the queen in hiding they are still a long way from peace. Commanded by the sorceress, Alecto thousands of mutant bats are waging a relentless attack on their exhausted rebel army. Killing Alecto is the only way to end this new war and as Strife risks his life on a dangerous mission to find her, Alcyone goes in search of long buried secrets. Will ...

Poet Anderson ...Of Nightmares follows the epic journey of two orphan brothers, Jonas and Alan, who are Lucid Dreamers. After a tragic car accident lands Alan in a coma, Jonas sets out into the Dream World in an attempt to find his brother and wake him up. What he discovers instead is an entire shared consciousness where fear comes to life as a snarling beast called a Night Terror, and a creature named REM is bent on destruction and misery, devouring the souls of the strongest dreamers to get closer to the Waking World.

Ever heard of bathtub racing? Or a place where people live on floating islands made entirely of reeds? How about seeing the sun set twice in one day. It's possible, but where? Or that crows can actually bear grudges? All these fascinating fun facts and more are here to tickle your mind and keep you as well as the folks around you entertained: Packed nicely in this neat book Globe-Trotting Interesting Facts For Curious Minds, prepare to be amazed and have your trivia skills sharpened as you satisfy your thirst for knowledge.

The Gnomes are on the road. This time they aren’t being chased! Well, maybe greed is riding shotgun but they’re the ones doing the chasing. Of untold fortune and glory. The Lost Picman’s Mine has long been the subject of bedtime stories and barroom chats. Or, in Grimbledung’s case, a casual mentioning by a certain Gargoyle. Either way, Grimbledung is absolutely positively sure he can find this long-lost mine. Without a map. Or good directions. Or any plan at all, really. To make matters more difficult, they keep running low on food. And directions. And maps. And a plan. Back in town...

I’d love to meditate, but I don’t know how. I can’t stay focused long enough to meditate. Meditation’s good for other people, but not for me. Does this resonate with you? We all know that meditation’s supposed to bring us inner peace, but this seemingly simple practice can be deceptively difficult if you don’t know the keys to success. Maybe you’ve even tried to meditate but struggled and gave up because you figured it’s not for you. In Peace from Within, you’ll discover: • How to set yourself up for success • How to know when you’re actually meditating • The nine ...

The job should have been simple… Tam Zphinx is a Rat Catcher, a detective of sorts in the decadent city of Derenz. He investigates petty crimes for low pay but when the gorgeous Jessa Valinton walks in offering a hundred times the usual fee, he and his partner Riles jump at the chance for an easy score… But after his partner is murdered and other curious characters turn up wanting the same thing as the dame, things get monstrously complicated… Dark Arts is an action-packed noir fantasy in the vein of classic pulp fiction and sword & sorcery tales. If you like mysterious intrigues, ...

After a smooth jump to Dimension 9, Chase, Alyx, and chimera pup, Bo, discover that this world’s peaceful existence only extends as far as the local high school. A different kind of battle wages there, and the identity of the school bully is a surprise they never anticipated. When Chase decides they have no choice but to enroll at Dune Harbor High and repeat their senior year, Alyx is less than thrilled. But the two soon discover the influence just one person can have over the decisions, lives, and even deaths, of those around them. While they try to prevent one tragedy, another one ...

In the world of Spinfire magic is a part of everyday life, especially in the Dragon sanctuaries where society’s most ancient creatures grow to maturity under the care of their keepers. In the distant past, Dragons were wild, but as food supplies dwindled Spinfarians built sanctuaries as a means to avoid Dragon extinction. Beryl, a young apprentice helping out at her Aunt's Sanctuary, bonds with a newborn Dragon, Boram, and discovers she alone is able to communicate telepathically with her newfound friend. Through Boram, she learns that Dragons are not inarticulate beasts but rather ...

Are you tired of feeling lost and directionless in life? Discover the powerful life lessons that will transform your perspective and help you achieve your dreams in this inspiring self-help book.Life is intricate, profound, and replete with surprises and obstacles. When things occur regularly, life is frequently difficult, frequently perplexing, and occasionally outright deceitful. And, as the saying goes, life is not fair; or, at the very least, its gifts are not distributed equitably. Some people find and realize their aspirations with relative ease, while others strive for a long time, ...

En natt vaknar Harry Potter av att ärret i pannan brinner som eld - ett säkert tecken på att Lord Voldemort befinner sig i närheten. Harry får snart annat att tänka på när världsmästerskapen i quidditch går av stapeln. Och när sommarlovet är slut väntar en överraskning: tillsammans med två andra trollkarlsskolor, Durmstrang och Beauxbatons, ska Hogwarts tävla i en mytomspunnen trekamp. Bara en från varje skola får delta. Alla är lika spända på vems namn som kommer att dras ur den flammande bägaren.

"The breathless, spellbinding saga of Cara Wynters continues to the delight of her growing fan base." –BestThrillers.com It's a strange thing to wake up dead, knowing you are standing in the center of unchangeable destiny-strange, yet acceptable. When the moment holds the death of someone you love-that's where the rules of destiny deserve to be broken. Cara Wynter read a book that told her stories of another place, a forgotten time. As she read, she remembered the man she loved-the dark stranger in her dreams, re-lived her own death in his arms. Now, he is in front of her, wanting her, ...