Moss, a young crow-boy, is the Protector of the Fernbough Forests. He wanders the woods and does his best to maintain the balance of the world around him. It’s hard work, made even harder by the recent loss of his best friend and fellow Protector Ward. Still, Moss works himself to the bone in order to serve his community as best as he can. When a massive storm comes to the forest, threatening to destroy the life Moss has built on his own, he turns to his community in hopes of keeping everyone safe. During the storm however, a new kind of magic begins to brew, and Moss finds himself transported to a mysterious forest far away from everything he’s come to know. As forces of darkness and destruction rage around Moss, he must decide what he really needs. To save this forest from a raging disease– and to find his way home– Moss will meet the unknown with his magic, friendship, and a forever-shifting world with a new outlook on what family means to him.

"A medical mystery wrapped in a contemporary love story, GEMINI is a stand out new novel from the Cassella, a practicing M.D. and author of the national bestseller OXYGEN. Think Jodi Picoult meets Abraham Verghese"--

How do you create your own definition of success—and reach your unique potential? Building a fulfilling life and career can be a daunting challenge. It takes courage and hard work. Too often, we charge down a path leading to “success” as defined by those around us—and ultimately, are left feeling dissatisfied. Each of us is unique and brings distinctive skills and qualities to any situation. So why is it that most of us fail to spend sufficient time learning to understand ourselves and creating our own definition of success? The truth is, it can seem so natural and so much easier to just do what everyone else is doing—for now—leaving it for later to develop our best selves and figure out our own unique path. Is there a road map that will enable you to defy conventional wisdom, resist peer pressure, and carve out a path that fits your unique skills and passions? Robert Steven Kaplan, leadership expert and author of the highly successful book What to Ask the Person in the Mirror, regularly advises executives and students on how to tackle these questions. In this indispensable new book, Kaplan shares a specific and actionable approach to defining your own success and reaching your potential. Drawing on his years of experience, Kaplan proposes an integrated plan for identifying and achieving your goals. He outlines specific steps and exercises to help you understand yourself more deeply, take control of your career, and build your capabilities in a way that fits your passions and aspirations. Are you doing what you’re really meant to do? If you’re ready to face this question, this book can help you change your life.

A new mother is pursued by mysterious men in black. A misguided youth learns the dark secrets of the world from an elderly neighbor on Halloween night. A housewarming party where the guests never leave. A caretaker tends to his rusted relic of a god deep in the desert... In his debut short story collection, Bram Stoker Award finalist Ronald Malfi mines the depths and depravities of the human condition, exploring the dark underside of religion, marriage, love, fear, regret, and hunger in a world that spins just slightly askew on its axis. Rich in atmosphere and character, Malfi's debut collection is not to be missed.

IN A LAND WHERE MAGIC IS FORBIDDEN, AN ANCIENT EVIL HAS RETURNED In the mystical kingdom of Old Vynterra and its surrounding territories, all magic has been banned for centuries, with magical beings forced to live apart from human lands. But when a group of adventurous friends encounter a mesmerizing forest while playing a daring game, and one of their own vanishes without a trace, they begin to suspect the forest may contain a mysterious power. Amid increasingly deadly threats and the shocking return of long-extinct, terrifying creatures, the lifelong companions must work together to stay alive, find their lost friend, and unravel the ancient, dark mystery hiding in the Forest of Arrows. In this spellbinding fantasy, V.F. Sharp takes readers of all ages on an exhilarating and mystifying adventure filled with rich history, exciting twists and turns, and colorful characters. The Forest of Arrows: The Prince of Old Vynterra is the first in a planned trilogy.

Days in the Lives of Social Workers is a collection of first-person narratives describing typical days in the lives of 62 social workers in a variety of settings and roles. Appendices list organizations, websites, government resources, social media, blogs, and podcasts related to social work.

Spend a day with social workers in 58 different settings, and learn about the many career paths available to you. Did you ever wish you could tag along with a professional in your chosen field, just for a day, observing his or her every move? DAYS IN THE LIVES OF SOCIAL WORKERS allows you to take a firsthand, close-up look at the real- life days of 58 professional social workers as they share their stories. Join them on their journeys, and learn about the rewards and challenges they face. This book is an essential guide for anyone who wants an inside look at the social work profession. Whether you are a social work graduate student or undergraduate student, an experienced professional wishing to make a change in career direction, or just thinking about going into the field, you will learn valuable lessons from the experiences described in DAYS IN THE LIVES OF SOCIAL WORKERS. The 4th edition includes four new chapters, a new appendix on social media and mobile apps, and features a foreword by Elizabeth J. Clark, executive director of the National Association of Social Workers.