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The Nameless One has been defeated. Now they must rebuild. Having defeated the Nameless One, Hal and the others have gone their separate ways to help with the rebuilding effort. Not all are pleased with what has come to pass. When allies become enemies, all must choose a side—even dragons. War has come, and this time both sides fight with the power of the riders. An exciting new dragon rider adventure fantasy continues!

Dragons have returned, but not all are pleased… Now that Hal and his team have dealt with the danger of the queen, they find a measure of peace where they hope to understand the dragons. When the Nameless One comes after Hal and his team, peace is short lived. They must find power—and the relics—that will give them the power they need to stop him, but it might already be too late. An exciting new dragon rider adventure fantasy continues!

The Prophet seeks a new weapon to rule in Sanaron; few have the power to stop him. Back in Sanaron, Kanar struggles with the consequences of his last job. In the wrong hands, the Alainsith blood is a weapon. With Kanar’s team, it might offer protection, especially as the Prophet remains active in Sanaron and now dabbles in dangerous witchcraft. When Kanar learns what the Prophet seeks, he must find it before the Prophet, or he’ll use the dangerous power to destroy the city itself. His team succeeded once before, but that was when focused on the same goal. When each has their own agenda,...

In the ruins of San Francisco California, survivors of an epidemic that swept the nation have pooled inside the cities, restructuring life as we know it, pitting the rich Golden against the poor Dreg. Kade Shaw and his best friend, Marcus, are two very rich, very bored Golden teenage boys looking to break away from their predetermined lives, if only for a little while. Building a skate park seems the perfect way to have a place of their own, somewhere they can have fun and break some rules.

Does money make the world go round? Can money buy happiness? What would happen if a bank simply printed more money? Heads Up Money introduces economic theories to everyday life for young adults. From the pennies in our pocket to the global financial boom, Heads Up Money puts theory into practice and explains the important issues surrounding all areas of economics including the market, supply and demand, currencies, spending, and saving.

Dreaming of your next adventure? Where to Go When is a new short-length podcast from DK Eyewitness which answers different seasonal travel conundrums through exploring the most incredible destinations. Join hosts Lucy and James as they bring to life different places across the globe at the very best time to visit them. Through light-hearted discussions the podcast unearths new adventures designed to inspire your future travel plans. How about experiencing the tropical paradise of Kaua'i, Hawaii's garden island? Or taking a serene wander through Petra's rose-red city? Or spending Christmas ...

Profiles offer revealing insights into what drove each individual to create the musical masterpieces - symphonies, concertos and operatic scores - that changed the direction of classical music and are still celebrated as masterpieces today. The audiobook introduces the key influences, themes and working methods of each individual, setting their works within a wider historical and cultural context.

Stopping Kryo Kardia's undead magic may require the power of gods, but will they permit Hal entry? Events of the past have corrupted the future. The gods are responsible for Kryo Kardia’s dark power, so will they permit him to be defeated? Dragons and riders must work together, but the journey leads them to a place none are prepared for—and from which they might not be able to find their way back. All must work together, but when gods and demons are involved, even the power of the dragon riders might not be enough. The exciting dragon rider adventure fantasy continues!

A new threat to the elementals emerges that puts everyone Tan cares about in danger. After the most recent battle, the Mistress of Souls is missing and Tan must find her before another attack. With Amia’s pregnancy changing the connection between them, Tan fears involving her and must rely on new friends, including a strangely intelligent draasin hatchling for help. Worse, an old enemy has returned, one surprisingly welcomed by Theondar. A darkness nearly destroys his draasin friend and reveals the true threat to the elementals. To save them, he needs to understand the secret of this ...

As a new father, the world has changed for Tan. He wants nothing more than to protect his family, to find a measure of peace, but when he discovers a friend—and bonded elemental—in danger, how can Tan not act? Saving Honl means reaching a greater connection to the elements than before, and takes him back into the heart of an old enemy where he learns there was more to Incendin than he had known. Gaining that knowledge is only a beginning to understanding an emerging threat, one which warriors faced centuries ago. Tan will need all the connections he has made to succeed, or he will lose ...

From medieval romances and tales of chivalry through the realist novels of the 19th century to experimental modernist works and today's explorations of the self, Great Novels explores the finest novels from around the world and through time. Tilt at windmills with Don Quixote, experience heartbreak with Tolstoy, discover the society in which Jane Austen lived, and delve into the complex rites of passage experienced by characters in modern novels. Find out what inspired writers to create their masterpieces, what their aims were, and how they set about writing them.

Dyk med os ned i patologiens fascinerende verden! Vi taler med nøglepersoner inden for dansk patologi, der gennem deres spændende historier giver et indblik i dette afgørende lægespeciale, hvor sygdommenes sande ansigt afsløres. Hvis du er læge, lægestuderende eller blot har en interesse for medicin og sundhedsystemet, er dette noget for dig! Vi glæder os til at tage dig med på en rejse gennem mikroskopet!

What mischief and magic will we find today? A naughty bulbul, talking mountains, pesky monkeys, silly goblins, a heavenly elephant and a king with an unusual problem - every young listener will want to spend their time with these quirky characters. Beautifully and imaginatively retold, this collection of myths, folktales and legends are packed with mischief and magic. From the Katha Sarit Sagara, Rajatarangini and the Puranas to oral tales told across generations, these stories come from every corner of the country.

Each featured novelist, playwright or poet has biographical entries tracing the friendships, loves and rivalries that inspired each individual and influenced their work, revealing insights into the larger-than-life characters, plots and evocative settings that they created. This audiobook introduces the key ideas, themes and literary techniques of each writer, revealing the imaginations and personalities behind some of the world's greatest novels, short stories, poems and plays.

In the ruins of San Francisco, California, survivors of an epidemic that swept the nation have pooled inside the cities, restructuring life as we know it, pitting the rich Golden against the poor Dreg. After a particularly dangerous mission, which not only brought back Saya’s past but changed Kade’s future, Kade is at a crossroads.

What stories will be told when a new god appears? With the Dread still pressing the attack, Sophie and Lan must defend against his minions. After surviving yet another attack, Lan decides he can no longer wait to see what else the Dread might do. He needs to understand his power—the same power the Dread connects to. But when the answers are tied to a dangerous entity known only as the Emerald Exile, Lan fears what he might find. Sophie serves a new role in the realm, but it’s a role that lacks the same excitement she’s grown accustomed to finding. A discovery about the Karell leads to...

Enlisted is the first novel in the Golden Dreg Army series, which is a part of the Golden Dreg World.

The launch of Mars rovers by NASA, Europe, and China in 2020 will reveal more about Mars than ever before. Get ahead with this amazing new book, which explores the evidence for past life on Mars, what's happening there now, and what it might look like to one day live on the red planet. Be amazed by the tallest mountain in the solar system, discover how houses on Mars could look, and find out if you've got what it takes to join the teams travelling to Mars in the coming years.

Discover the rich and complex history of the peoples of Africa, and the struggles and triumphs of Black cultures and communities around the world. With profiles of key people, movements and events, The Black History Book brings together accounts of the most significant ideas and milestones in Black history and culture. This vital and thought-provoking audiobook presents a bold and accessible overview of the history of the African continent and its peoples - from the earliest human migrations to modern Black communities and the African diaspora.

Engage in some wonderful, laughable, and mind-boggling truths and quizzes to occupy those boring hours on the road! Are you planning a quick getaway out of town, together with loved ones (kids included)? Wondering what to do to entertain your jumpy, grumpy children in the back of the car?