Bess finds an ancient map fragment that reveals that there are not five owl kingdoms, but six. Coryn and the chaw of chaws set off to find this unknown land, and they discover a monastery of serene, learned owls, the likes of which no one has ever seen before. Chapter Book: 22 chapters.

Kim's primary subject is the tragic circumstances surrounding the division of Korea.

The Wind Is Not a River is Brian Payton's gripping tale of survival and an epic love story in which a husband and wife—separated by the only battle of World War II to take place on American soil—fight to reunite in Alaska's starkly beautiful Aleutian Islands. Following the death of his younger brother in Europe, journalist John Easley is determined to find meaning in his loss. Leaving behind his beloved wife, Helen, he heads north to investigate the Japanese invasion of Alaska's Aleutian Islands, a story censored by the U.S. government. While John is accompanying a crew on a bombing run, his plane is shot down over the island of Attu. He survives only to find himself exposed to a harsh and unforgiving wilderness, known as “the birthplace of winds.” There, John must battle the elements, starvation, and his own remorse while evading discovery by the Japanese. Alone at home, Helen struggles with the burden of her husband's disappearance. Caught in extraordinary circumstances, in this new world of the missing, she is forced to reimagine who she is—and what she is capable of doing. Somehow, she must find John and bring him home, a quest that takes her into the farthest reaches of the war, beyond the safety of everything she knows.

Winner of the Colorado Independent Publishers Association Gold Medal Gary Penley�s story of how his grandfather took hold of his boyhood is a welcome visit to that most mapless territory, the growing up years. His memories of ranch life on the plains of Colorado chime with any of us who were baptized in the west�s rivers of wind. --Ivan Doig, author of This House of Sky Rivers of Wind is a fine book in many respects. For one, it�s a well-written, true chronicle of everyday life in rural southeastern Colorado earlier this century. The book is also a top-notch character study of �Dad,� Penley�s grandfather who raised him, and gives a real feel for those who straddled time from the horse-and-buggy era to the age of airplanes. It�s a good read. -- Western Horseman It has hard times, good times, moments of absolute hilarity, rattlesnakes, bobcats and a crusty grandfather. -- Publishers Weekly, quoting Gayle Ray of Tattered Cover Bookstore This tender and affecting memoir of the author�s youth on his grandfather�s ranch on the Colorado plains in the 1940s and 1950s is a significant social document of an American way of life now almost vanished. When Gary Penley was four, he, his brother, and his mother went to live with her father, who would soon become known to young Penley as �Dad.� This memoir of growing up with a man who stood with the intensity of a coiled spring--a compact bundle of energy and fierce determination, whose piercing eyes challenged the world and whose stubborn jaw defied it--is also a tender elegy to the last era of the American frontier.

The adventure continues! In a land no owl knew existed, Soren, Coryn, and the Guardians find danger, knowledge, and new allies.Coryn and the Band have returned to the Great Ga'Hoole Tree and restored order. With the Ember safely hidden away, the tree shakes off its gaudy golden glow and recovers its natural majesty. Meanwhile, deep in the Palace of Mists, Bess finds an ancient map fragment that reveals that there are not 5 owl kingdoms -- as has been thought since time immemorial -- but 6. Coryn and the chaw of chaws set off to find this unknown land. In a landscape of perpetual winter, they discover a monastery of serene, learned owls, the likes of which no one has ever seen before.

For every woman who has ever been called outdoorsy comes a collection of stories that inspires unforgettable adventure. Beautiful, empowering, and exhilarating, She Explores is a spirited celebration of female bravery and courage, and an inspirational companion for any woman who wants to travel the world on her own terms. Combining breathtaking travel photography with compelling personal narratives, She Explores shares the stories of 40 diverse women on unforgettable journeys in nature: women who live out of vans, trucks, and vintage trailers, hiking the wild, cooking meals over campfires, and sleeping under the stars. Women biking through the countryside, embarking on an unknown road trip, or backpacking through the outdoors with their young children in tow. Complementing the narratives are practical tips and advice for women planning their own trips, including: • Preparing for a solo hike • Must-haves for a road-trip kitchen • Planning ahead for unknown territory • Telling your own story A visually stunning and emotionally satisfying collection for any woman craving new landscapes and adventure.

This classic series has inspired nearly 2 million readers. Both loyal fans and new readers will want the latest edition of this beloved series. This edition includes a foreword from the publisher, a preface from Francine Rivers and discussion questions suitable for personal and group use. #1 A Voice in the Wind: This first book in the classic best-selling Mark of the Lion series brings readers back to the first century and introduces them to a character they will never forget-Hadassah. Torn by her love for a handsome aristocrat, a young slave girl clings to her faith in the living God for deliverance from the forces of decadent Rome.