Young Power

Building a fully engaged, energized workforce is the key to business success. The Power of Thanks reveals how leading companies like Intuit, JetBlue Airways, IHG, Symantec, ConAgra Foods, and The Hershey Company empower employees through social recognition, in which the practice of mutual appreciation and trust directs and rewards higher performance. Eric Mosley and Derek Irvine, executives at the world-renowned employee recognition firm Globoforce, explain why social recognition is so powerful and how you can apply it in your company.

SUPERPOWERS ARE WASTED ON THE YOUNG. For Euphemia Sage, menopause isn't just about hot flashes and night sweats - it's the key to unlocking her superhuman destiny! As the oldest daughter in a long line of extraordinary women, Euphemia has always known that her menopausal transition would spark amazing abilities. Now, at 53, the time has finally come. Euphemia's first hot flush coincides with a crisis: her old school friend Jane is in serious trouble, and the Sage Consulting receptionist, grumpy Alison, seems to be involved. With her husband Kenneth away on a golfing trip, it's up to ...

With Elowen trapped in the spirit world, it's up to me and my men to bring her back. Sounds simple enough, but when you're balancing the second term of sophomore year, four boyfriends, and a whole heap of unpredictable magic, it gets complicated. Not to mention the threatening notes I've been receiving, the awkward new mentor I've gained this semester, and the fact that Bella Goodwin is royally pissed about her current situation.

" ... a promising series that’s sure to appeal to teen readers who feel like outsiders." --Kirkus Reviews From the author of The Death Wizard Chronicles comes an award-winning adventure suitable for teens and adults. Do You Believe in Miracles? is book 3 of Dark Circles, a fantasy trilogy for readers 13 and older. This is a fascinating coming of age series for fans of J.K. Rowling, Neil Gaiman, and Brandon Sanderson. Book 1: Do You Believe in Magic? (May 25, 2023) Book 2: Do You Believe in Monsters? (Oct. 23, 2023) Book 3: Do You Believe in Miracles? (April 21, 2024) Synopsis: When ...

Trapped between reality and the mystical realm of Sa Neo, sixteen-year-old Lily never felt like she belonged - until a serpent necklace draws her into a world where thoughts shape reality and nothing is quite as it seems. As Lily navigates this ethereal landscape filled with mermaids, sorcerers, and otherworldly creatures, she forms an unbreakable bond with Crysanthe, a mermaid queen who helps her understand her own untapped powers. But when cruel Queen Jade threatens everything Lily holds dear, she must master her abilities and face her deepest fears. With the help of Jacques the eccentric...

Calwyn used to be exceptional. She was the most talented of all the chanters of Tremaris, and she'd fought hard to become their leader. But then there was an accident, and the magic inside her went silent. Where there once was power, now there is nothing. Her whole life, the future she had planned with Darrow, has somehow slipped away.

The Rogue Elites continue to pose a formidable threat. The return of haunting dreams torment Marston. Will he endure the danger of being a Keeper? As Marston enters a new school, he must navigate the challenges of forming friendships while safeguarding his Keeper identity. Amidst the challenges of everyday life, Marston grapples with his growing affection for Olivia. Can he summon the bravery to take their relationship to the next level? Disturbing dreams about the safety of his family cause Marston to rely on his fellow Keepers. Will he embrace their help, or will he defy the rules and ...

A boy on the cusp of destiny. When he’s invited to join an ancient order, will he survive a world full of magic and danger? Marston Ames’s parents have ruined everything. Forced to move away from all his friends for his dad’s new job, the unhappy fifteen-year-old is sure his life is over. And just when he believes things can’t get worse, a man from his dreams attempts to kill him in the waking world. Barely escaping before stumbling upon a magical portal, Marston transports to another realm. There, an invitation to join an ancient order standing against evil seems like the solution ...

If she wants to save her job, she’s going to have to accept a punishment from the boss! When Alina makes a coding mistake that creates a lot of extra work for the team, her boss Ruth is furious. Ruth gives her an ultimatum: pack up her stuff and leave, or submit to a spanking. Alina has never been spanked before, so she figures it won’t be too bad. To her surprise, not only is the spanking much more painful than she anticipated, but it’s also turning her on! Even though she’s not a lesbian, Alina has often fantasized about doing dirty things with her beautiful female boss. When Ruth...

Magic and other races really add to the magnificent story! –Auburn, Vine Voice Great dark fantasy! --Vine Voice Entertaining story of fascinating other realms. –Kirkus Reviews One touch kills. But not at first. Even so, you may wish it had. In the third novel of the grand sci-fi epic fantasy series, “The Flow of Power”, all sentient beings face a mind afflicting evil, a deadly foe no one could prepare for. The existence and power of the insidious, and alien, One Mind can no longer be denied as it closes in on Crystalyn Creek. She is the only being—a mere human—that has ever ...

In these hilarious stories by some of the top authors of middle grade fiction today, each young character is coping with a minor superpower—while also discovering their power to change themselves and their community, find their voice, and celebrate what makes them unique.

For fans of The Vampire Diaries, Twilight and The Hunger Games! Over 200,000 copies sold in the series! More than 1,200 worldwide 5-star reviews! The epic saga of vampires and werewolves - and a love unlike any other. For Josiah Reign, life as he knows it has been forever changed. In two shorts months he went from unbeliever to the "The Chosen" - savior of the Mani people (a vampire race that has been living underground for 10,000 years). Now Josiah must learn to control his powerful new body, all while understanding his destiny...and falling deeper in love. Soon Josiah realizes that to ...

In this third and final book of the series, a terrible tragedy has befallen the witches of Tanglewood. They have lost one of their most beloved family members. Racked with grief, Nat jumps into The Goddess Stories book to find her in his own history and bring her back to the world. The problem is that Nat has not returned. With the absence of the goddess, a terrible storm has taken over. It is a force greater than anything Camille can manage, and it threatens to destroy their world. Natalie, his anchor child, has no choice but to go after Nat and bring him home. She travels through time, ...

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JoAnne's Gift by Steven Detmers is a paranormal and upernatural drama set in Long Island and New York City during the early 20th century.JoAnne Westburg's life is marked by her extraordinary gift of clairvoyance, a power that allows her to see and hear things beyond the ordinary. From the moment she was born, JoAnne's mother sensed something different about her, and this difference becomes more apparent as JoAnne grows older. JoAnne's Gift unfolds in the bucolic setting of Long Island, where JoAnne's childhood is filled with mysterious encounters and vivid memories. As she navigates the ...

Boldly original, dramatic story of Catherine de’ Medici, Elisabeth de Valois, and Mary, Queen of Scots – three queens exercising power in a world dominated by men – Young Queens weaves the personal stories of these three queens into one, revealing their hopes, dreams, desires and regrets in a time when even the most powerful women lived at the mercy of the state.

" ... a promising series that’s sure to appeal to teen readers who feel like outsiders." --Kirkus Reviews From the author of The Death Wizard Chronicles comes an award-winning adventure suitable for teens and adults. Do You Believe in Monsters? is book 2 of Dark Circles, a fantasy trilogy for readers 13 and older. This is a fascinating coming of age series for fans of J.K. Rowling, Neil Gaiman, and Brandon Sanderson. Book 1: Do You Believe in Magic? (May 25, 2023) Book 2: Do You Believe in Monsters? (Oct. 23, 2023) Book 3: Do You Believe in Miracles? (April 2024) Book 2 synopsis: When ...

Two weeks after her near fatal encounter with Lewis Atlas in the mountains, Amaya isn't sure if she can keep juggling everything being thrown at her. Her parents are furious with her for running away with Tyler for days on end, Darren won't speak to her and now she has an incorporeal boy named Mateo, who claims he's been trapped in the emerald for centuries, stalking her. Darren can't stop thinking about his touch turning Amaya to gold and is now determined to stay away from her. The last thing he wants to do is hurt another person. As Cleo has him searching for more information on the ...

Self-Love for Teen Girls is your personal roadmap to embracing who you are and loving yourself every day. With gentle guidance and heartfelt advice, this book helps you navigate the tricky world of friendships, social media, and self-image. Learn how to build confidence, set healthy boundaries, and handle the ups and downs of teenage life with grace. Through relatable stories, practical tips, and uplifting exercises, you’ll discover the power of self-love and how to be kind to yourself, no matter what. It’s like having a big sister in your corner, cheering you on every step of the way.

To some, Lily was just a beautiful little girl. To others, she was a freakish albino who ate live chickens in a freak show. Charles Darwin called her his impossible girl and tried in vain to classify her. P. T. Barnum called her his angel and tried to take advantage of her. But the creature Barnum thought to turn into a money-making feature attraction is neither girl nor angel. She is something other, a species of unimaginable abilities, with the power to destroy—or save —our world. The power is hers alone, but only the strange blood coursing through her veins will decide when and how ...