The empire of Larenta has fallen, along with its king, Sylvia's father. With the loss of her kingdom and family, she is now the last of her ancestral line—a line of secrecy and great power. The last true descendant of an extinct and powerful race Sylvia must be careful; she knows too well how her powers could be used for good or for evil. Struggling to stay alive, Sylvia goes into hiding but is soon discovered by a rogue warrior named Derik and his two companions. Derik promises to protect her, and she reluctantly decides to trust him. She soon reveals her family secret to Derik—and pulls herself into a dangerous mission that could either threaten or save the world. Warm feelings develop between Sylvia and Derik, but he has secrets of his own. What's more, his small group is divided about how Sylvia's gifts should be used—and, to complicate matters, a bloodthirsty bounty hunter is on their trail. Derik must get Sylvia to battle; her supernatural strengths will decide the fate of the land ... but will her powers be used for good, or will her deep fears become a reality as her powers destroy all that she loves?

This book is a place to gather my words, for family and friends and those who know me, but never knew I dabbled with poetry. I have won several online accolades, but have never published. I am happy to say I am a member of the North Carolina Poetry Society. I hope to make everyone proud.

In a small ranching community nestled in the foothills of southern Alberta, the Tanner’s are known for their strong and wholesome family values. Bill and Margie have it all - three beautiful daughters, a thriving business, and a home filled with love and joy. When tragedy strikes, the family struggles to maintain its core values, leaving each of them searching for their own life’s path and destiny.

Small town boy journeys from Ponce, Puerto Rico to Manhattan: a riff on many famous movies and books. Except in this case the boy is gay, confused, frightened, and trying to find where he will fit in and be happy. The story has a happy ending—of sorts. Boy from Ponce finds companionship, happiness, and his proud gay identity in the Big City. But it also has a sad ending—of sorts. Boy from Ponce finds out he has HIV, almost dies, gets almost well, then meets another illness—Inclusion Body Myositis. He is confined to a wheelchair. And yet— In the same year he becomes wheelchair-bound, the man rediscovers an old love: writing poetry. He begins to write. He writes more. He becomes adept. His poetry soars. "This," he says, "is what I should have been doing all along." As you read the poems of Félix Garmendía, you will say to yourself, "This is what I should have been reading all along." You will discern influences from Whitman, from Neruda, and also from the art of Frida Kahlo, with whom Felix feels a particularly strong kinship as a disabled artist. After all, he says, they both fly on invisible wings. In this book you will discover poems light as the summer art in Fort Tryon Park, poems as down and raunchy as a honky-tonk on Canal Street, poems as pensive and stately as the Statue of Liberty and her pedestal. For in many ways this book also pays homage to New York, Félix's fiercely loved home since 1988. Happy, sad, frightened, soaring, ecstatic, loving. Moods galore and then some. Images that magic you from deep anguish to utter excitement and bliss. Come fly with Félix. You will never read anything quite like these poems. You may even find your own invisible wings.

These forty-four new poems by Eric Greinke evoke and illuminate the metaphors and symbols of out lives through portraits, observed moments and personal memories. These peoms rely on descriptive imagery and an expansive persona often expressed in third person to stimulate the reader's associative imagination. Each peom explores our relationship with time and the monuments we leave behind. At the age of seventy, Eric Greinke continues to expand his range, tonal repertoire and petic vision, inviting his readers to join in the creative process in recognition of common myths and experiences.

If you only buy one pregnancy book, this should be the one! It’s the most complete. It covers all aspects of childbearing, from conception through early infancy, and tells you what to expect. It offers detailed information, suggestions on decisions to make, and advice on steps to take to have a safe and satisfying experience. The Award-Winning Resource Recommended by Experts & Loved by Parents Parents love this book because it puts them in control by explaining a wide range of options, information, and questions to ask, so parents can find what works best for their health situation, personal goals, and priorities. Experts love this book because it’s based on the latest medical research and recommendations from leading health organizations. It’s practical—rooted in the real-life experiences of new families. The five authors bring a combined total of 150 years of experience working with expectant and new families as educators, nurses, counselors, doulas, physical therapists, and lactation consultants. They have attended hundreds of births, heard thousands of birth stories, and assisted innumerable new parents in adapting to their new lives. Not only that, the authors have a combined total of 12 children and 12 grandchildren. All of this experience allows them to write with compassion, understanding, and wisdom based on what really works in the real-world of parenting. The companion website offers even more details on select subjects, including lists of all the best resources on each topic and worksheets to guide parents’ decision-making process. The website also includes a bonus chapter on pre-conception, which provides ways to improve your health and fertility before pregnancy begins.

Arabella always knew she was a little different from other kids, because she sensed things no one else could, like the silver sound of light and the warmth of chiming bells. She noticed things that others seemed to overlook-that life was like a footprint in the sand with the ocean washing you away bit by bit-that beauty could be broken into a million pieces-that bullets flew like butterflies. On Arabella's 15th birthday, a mysterious Voice filled her with a blinding light and revealed her true nature. She was an angel with a gift: the ability to hear the darkest thoughts and secret desires of those around her. But, there was a catch... ...listen for twilight and touch an angel shimmering into action on invisible wings... 12 Twilights 12 Destinies 12 Teenagers who will never be the same