My story begins with two young boys Joe and Dylan, who live in the same street. They share a magical wonderland with friends in the forest across the road at the end of the suburb. It has been their playground for generations. Their older brothers built a fort there and they protect it with their lives. Every day after school they venture to the fort to play, battle and hang out with friends. The fort is old and beaten but kept together with love and a few nails. It sits in a clearing just inside the forest. On one side the houses of suburbia with all the bells and whistles, lawns being mowed, cars zooming past and dads coming home from work and on the other side. A wall of giants. Trees of all shapes and sizes guarding the entrance to the untouched beauty across the street. The beloved forest with its trees lining the roadside and towering up over the housed that surround it. There in the middle of suburbia, an enchanted thick untouched forest. A thing of beauty. Taking up enough land to make eight suburban blocks. It has grown since the dawn of time like a living entity. It has magic that attracts the kids and in return the children made pledges to protect it at all costs.

A ruthless leader has seized control of the Ares and will stop at nothing to destroy Ava’s fledgling alliance. The Earth Mother, reeling from the agony of a warming planet, threatens to unleash her fiery rage. The Gaia Elders challenge Ava’s claim to the mantle of Alpha, sowing discord within the Order. Facing danger on all sides, Ava struggles to unlock the puzzle of communing with the Earth Mother. But betrayal lurks where she least expects it.

🌊 Island of Hope: An Adventurous Journey of a Family 🌴 A family sets out from the tranquil shores of America to the exotic lands of India, embarking on the greatest adventure of their lives. Maxwell, a biologist familiar with the secrets of the seas, Sophia, a history enthusiast teacher, and their two brave children, Leo and Ava. A summer vacation trip takes an unexpected turn. When their boat starts taking on water in the mysterious and dangerous Bermuda Triangle, the family finds themselves on an unknown tropical island. This deserted paradise is filled with secrets and dangers waiting to be discovered. While Maxwell and Sophia teach their children how to survive, Ava and Leo explore the island's mysterious forests. They encounter wild animals, mysterious temples, and unexpected friendships. Adventurous Ava befriends a monkey on the island and discovers an ancient temple. Could the secrets hidden in the depths of the temple reveal a teleportation passage that might take them to India? A story of a family staying together, a cross-cultural adventure, and the unique experiences they have on their way back home... Island of Hope will take readers from an ordinary life to a world filled with courage, family bonds, and adventure. "Island of Hope" will awaken the adventurer in readers of all ages, taking you to mysterious islands, distant lands, and the boundaries of imagination. Happy reading,

This book argues that the standard arguments for and against the claim that certain Hindu texts and traditions attribute direct moral standing to animals and plants are unconvincing. It presents careful, extensive, and original interpretations of passages from the Manusmrti (law), the Mahābhārata (literature), and the Yogasūtra (philosophy), and argues that these texts attribute direct moral standing to animals and plants for at least three reasons: they are sentient, they are alive, and they possess a range of other relevant attributes and abilities. This book is of interest to scholars of Hinduism and the environment, religion and the environment, Hindu and/or Buddhist philosophy more broadly, and environmental ethics.

Get swept away in this action-packed supernatural adventure from Young Adult author T.M. Franklin... It’s not every day a girl learns she’s not entirely human. Ava Michaels’ once-hidden powers are strong enough to make even the First Race take notice. After surviving an attempted kidnapping and standing up to the Race’s Ruling Council, Ava returns to college and what she hopes is a normal life. But for Ava, normal may not exist anymore. The Council wants her under their control, and they’re not the only ones. The mysterious Rogues have a plan of their own, and it turns out Ava’s a big part of it, whether she wants to be or not. On top of that, her boyfriend, Caleb Foster, has disappeared—accused of betraying the Race—and Ava herself stands implicated in a crime she didn’t commit. Clearing both their names will mean uncovering a web of deceit with Ava woven right in the center. To unravel the strands, she joins forces with some unlikely allies; a Protector who once haunted her nightmares, a young girl with secrets as unexpected as Ava’s, and a group of rebel Guardians who have their own fight against the Council. Together they stand in a battle to find the truth, bring Caleb home, and secure Ava’s freedom—not to mention save her life. Download this action-packed installment in the complete MORE Trilogy today! *** Keywords: young adult urban fantasy, ya urban fantasy series, contemporary fantasy, coming of age fantasy, people with powers, super powers fantasy, young adult urban fantasy books, clean teen fantasy romance, action adventure fantasy with magical powers, superhuman abilities, magical gifts, strong ya heroine, complete series Perfect for fans of X-Men, The New Mutants, Titans, Shadow and Bone, Demigods Academy, Charmed, Heroes, and Legends of Tomorrow, and readers of Martha Carr, Jennifer L. Armentrout, Stephenie Meyer, Isla Frost, G.K. DeRosa, A.L. Knorr, Alexandra Bracken, Julie Hall, Caroline Peckham, Annabel Chase, Veronica Roth, Shannon Mayer, Kami Garcia, and Cassandra Clare.