In these novella length short tales from THE FURLTES OF ARORIEL world, discover details about Commander Geupetus' childhood, and his fight with Cerus and feud with Clan Enilura. Find out the origin of Geupetus' pet Monius Terpus, and of his importance to the three children who rescued him. Read more about the childhood separation and subsequent bonding of Elara and Tesuris. In the last story, learn how the Felakoon Fantia saves Nera from the despair of her bondbreak. A fine complimentary volume to the main series, these tales reveal details omitted from the main story lines.

Read Khan's life story in this full color softcover version! Abandoned and left at a local shelter at a young age, a young Maine Coon kitten awaits an uncertain fate. At the last moment, just before his time is up, he finds a new home, filled with love. Khan deals with life's challenges, always finding strength in feline friendships, and love from his humans -- until a monster from within suddenly strikes him down in the prime of life. Down, but not out, Khan struggles against his internal foe, wanting only to stay beside the human and feline friends he adores. His inner strength and desire to never leave the ones he loves gives him courage to fight, astonishing friend and foe alike. In his darkest hour, he manages to stay with his loved ones, in a way he never expects. Even then, his fight is not over, for he has defied the laws of nature. As life-forces struggle to balance what he has upset, he briefly loses contact with his loved ones, but returns, triumphant, and attacks life with gusto, young and strong again, yet not the same cat everyone knew and loved.

A whimsical collection of stories about the author's model horses and the secret lives they lead in the absence of their humans. Written years before Toy Story, these tales sat hidden away until rediscovered by the author, who honed and edited them into the stories featured here. In these tales, the herd of plastic ponies and their new leader, deal with new dangerous feline additions to the home, strife between young herd members, and dangers from outside the old house that threaten their very existence. In this first volume, follow the early adventures of the old Breyer Family Mare, T'Pal, the Elder of Tardis Stables, and her ever growing herd, as she accepts her exploding powers, and growing responsibilities.

Sprouting in an old abandoned field around 1895, Old Gent, a Norway Spruce, grew into a majestic towering specimen of his species, protective of the old home he saw built on his lands as a stout sapling. Human activity amused, startled, frightened and sometimes hurt him, thus he never found trust in the beaverlike species, until the fifth owner in nine decades moved into the old house he sheltered. The woman and her spouse proved reverent, changing his attitudes towards humans. The old tree experienced a new emotions, and gained the name of Old Gent. When terror from the skies threatened the lands, he stood strong, determined to shield the home and owners he now loved, and paid a price. As decades weakened his ancient body with internal decay from injuries, he fought to regrow lost limbs, racing to once again tower into the skies. He spiraled a few seeds against the foundation of the old house, where his offspring sprouted. On his fateful felling day, one stood poised to continue his sire's legacy

Billy wasn't looking for a fight, but the world desperately needed a hero!Fifteen-year-old Billy and his sister Susie set out on an adventure with their mother after the sudden suspicious death of their father in San Diego. Headed for their grandfather's ranch in South Dakota, they experience terrifying danger, supernatural entities determined to stop them, and Native American mysticism and magic, and discover they have inherited powers that may ultimately decide the fate of humanity. Facing racism, Indian mistreatment, government corruption, and corporate greed, Billy will challenge the epitome of Evil alone. Will his newly-discovered powers be enough to save his family and his people?With several very strong female characters, including Billy's amazing 13-year-old sister, Susie, along with a fascinating and thrilling story line that holds the reader in suspense from chapter to chapter, White Eagle: Awakening is sure to please the most discerning of young adult adventure readers!

There's no feeling quite like that of getting a second chance and a fresh start. When we adopt a homeless cat--or that cat decides to adopt us--we're not just giving one of earth's most beautiful and inscrutable creatures a chance at a good life, we're giving ourselves the gift of companionship, solace, and love. And plenty of laughter too! This heartwarming collection includes more than 30 true, contemporary stories told by a variety of writers, including Melody Carlson, Lauraine Snelling, and Kristin Billerbeck. Each feel-good story involves cat rescue, some in a typical way and others in surprising--even miraculous--ways. Sometimes the question becomes: Really, who rescued whom? A thoughtful gift for the cat lover in your life, Second-Chance Cats is the purrfect companion for cozy nights, lazy weekends, and any time you need a pick-me-up.

The McCauliffe siblings, Dylan, Mike and Sarah, are at it again, caught amid another paranormal frenzy. But this time their challenge is Black Shadow Ridge, one of the most haunted locations in Cincinnati, Ohio. After receiving a mysterious email, Dylan, the equipment expert of the group, and his brother Mike, the researcher, visit a woman who lives near the Gottlieb Place, a haunted venue known for ghosts and an old witch who peers through one of the windows. On the way to the house, they get spooked by orbs of light and a headless bride. And later, they discover that the land is haunted by hundreds of spirits who roam the field and woods near the house of the woman who hired them. On the day of the investigation, the woman disappears and the teens are left to defend for themselves. They soon discover a mystery surrounding the hauntings which thrusts them into a world of dangerous spirits. And the only way to end the hauntings is to get rid of the witch.Be sure to check out the first book in the series, "Ghosts at Drayson Schoolhouse."