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The second story of the young adult fantasy novel series Shadow's Legacy

It's been close to a year since Kyle has learned of his family's dark lineage and the defeat of the Messenger. Things have settled down since, and his life has gotten back to "Normal".Now, in the latter half of his senior year, Kyle has found that many of his relationships have been strained due to the events of the past year. And while in the process of fixing them he finds himself tangled in a circus of love, jealousy and pain. All being manipulated by a dark puppeteer, twisting the fates of those who love.Though Fate has smiled upon Kyle, the looming shadow aims to control his heart. And with it enact a great tragedy.

sanctioned--the DeFraynes and Giffords have been sworn enemies for decades. Lest more blood be shed, the two must keep their affair a secret...and plot their elopement. Clad in threadbare hand-me-downs, Anne never expects the powerful and aged Brennan Forbes to remember her face, let alone propose marriage. Anne's parents hastily accept--the union aligns the Giffords with the Duke of York, while the DeFraynes pledge allegiance to the House of Lancaster, on the eve of the War of Roses. The arranged marriage looming ever closer, Dylan must brave the battlefield and bypass enemy lines to rescue his beloved. With a dynastic war and bitter rivalries standing in their way, Anne and Dylan must embark on a tortuous path that only the strongest of loves can endure. Set in 15th century England, THE EVERLASTING COVENANT is an irresistible mix of danger and passion, guaranteed to ensnare readers. Robyn Carr is the #1 New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of The Virgin River Series and The Thunder Point Series, published by MIRA. THE EVERLASTING COVENANT is one of her historical novels, which will all be reissued as digital editions in the coming months.

From the New York Times bestselling author of PRINCESS: A True Story of Life Behind the Veil in Saudi Arabia, comes the heartbreaking story of one woman's quest for her stolen child. As a little girl in Afghanistan, Maryam fought for equality and defied the second-class standing of women by pretending to be a boy. When her feisty spirit nearly cost her life, after a public act of rebellion against the invasion of Russia, Maryam is forced to flee to America. But her fresh start at life is short-lived as her arranged marriage to a violent Afghan leaves her with only one joy--the birth of her son. When she attempts to escape her brutal marriage, her husband steals their son away and takes him back to Afghanistan, a land torn by civil war and Taliban oppression. What follows is the stirring true story of one mother's struggle for justice, as she fights to be reunited with her son.

This is the true story of Yasmeena, a bright and beautiful young Lebanese woman who was imprisoned in Kuwait during the first Gulf War. Yasmeena's shocking journey is a tale of the madness of war, of the sexual brutality unleashed by chaos, and of one woman's courage to stand in danger's way to aid her fellow sufferers. This is an explicit, graphic, and honest book. It is for mature audiences only.Jean Sasson has spent her career sharing the personal stories of courageous Middle Eastern women. PRINCESS: Life Behind the Veil in Saudi Arabia was an international bestseller. It has become a classic, taught in colleges and high schools and devoured by anyone who aspires to understand the Middle East. Yasmeena was quite literally an innocent abroad. She was a college educated, English-speaking flight attendant graced with an unusual amount of confidence and sophistication. She was also a virgin and a conservative Muslim daughter and sister. When Yasmeena's flight out of Kuwait was delayed, it was because Saddam Hussein had just invaded Kuwait. Iraqi soldiers threw her into a woman's prison where the guards committed ghastly sexual attacks and tortured the women in excruciating ways.After Yasmeena was brutalized by the captain of the prison, she thought she was the most unfortunate woman on earth. But that was before she befriended Lana, whose brutal rapist took glee in inflicting hurt. Yasmeena used her position as the captain's favorite to protect her friend, though she also was forced into a wrenching decision.YASMEENA'S CHOICE reads like a thriller. As the Americans and other allies march into Kuwait and the Iraqis flee, Yasmeena escapes. Eventually she finds a safe harbor where Sasson interviews her and records every horrific element of her experience. Sasson has wanted to write this story for many years. But she knew that the sexual explicitness and violence would make the tale difficult to publish. A year ago, Yasmeena's story and the choices she was forced to make invaded Sasson's dreams. She realized that now was the right time to share the story. And so here it is, Sasson's testament to an articulate, angry, brave young woman who not only survived but who was eager to share her story with the world.PRAISE FOR JEAN SASSON'S WORK: "Absolutely riveting and profoundly sad..." --People magazine"A chilling story...a vivid account of an air-conditioned nightmare..." --Entertainment Weekly"Must-reading for anyone interested in human rights." --USA Today"Shocking...candid...sad, sobering, and compassionate..." --San Francisco Chronicl

Born to a respected family, seventeen-year-old, English beauty Vieve Donnelle always gets what she wants. But when word arrives that her father's estate isn't as wealthy as it appears, the noble heiress must rethink her betrothal to an impoverished aristocrat. Enter Captain Tyson Gervais, an infuriating colonial sea captain traveling to England for business in foreign trade. Despite high tensions between England and the colonies, Vieve can't resist thinking about the dashing American merchant who elicits such conflicting reactions from her--making her feel both the sensual temptress and the childish fool in the same moment. Tyson never imagined he'd be dallying with a spoiled noble, but Vieve's young, tempting curves seduce him against his better judgment. Though he knows a designing woman can wreak havoc, he aches for the chance to claim one as his own. Spanning two countries in the Georgian era, ROGUE'S LADY is a sexy tale of forbidden love that fans of romance will devour. Robyn Carr is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Virgin River novels and the Thunder Point series. You can visit her at http: //www.RobynCarr.com. PRAISE FOR ROBYN CARR'S HISTORICALS: "She has done it again. Robyn Carr is absolutely marvelous." -Danielle Steel "Adventure, danger, derring-do, as well as doings at the glittering anything-goes court of Charles II...Carr tells an entertaining yarn." -Publishers Weekly "A fast, gripping story...The reading public can anticipate good books from an imaginative new author." -Best Sellers

Widowed at thirty-three with two small kids, Beverly Simpson wants someone to blame. Angry, hurt, and full of regret for what she's lost, she rails against a once trusted God and hides her loneliness behind a sassy exterior. Joe Clark, intrigued by Bev's irreverent approach to life, stubbornly pursues her. However, the pair have two very different outlooks on life. Joe is a dedicated preacher, while Bev insists she no longer even believes in God. Despite being polar opposites, they can't hide their attraction to each other, but reconciling their beliefs may be harder than they imagined. Will faith and love be enough to mend a damaged heart? Originally published in 1987, TEMPTED is an inspiring story of betrayal and trust that will refresh listeners. Robyn Carr is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Virgin River novels and the Thunder Point series. You can visit her at http: //www.RobynCarr.com. "Terrific! I love Robyn Carr's work. She makes you cry, she makes you laugh, she makes you care, and TEMPTED is one of her very best." --Danielle Steel

Still reeling from her young son's death, Jackie Sheppard retreats to a small town in the Colorado Rockies. Comforted that no one knows of her tragic past, she's thrilled to take a job at family law firm, where she meets Tom, the local carpenter. Jackie's distrust of others hinders their relationship, but they slowly build a budding romance. However, as she begins to settle into her new life, disturbing things start happening to Jackie--objects are moved around her house, an indentation of a body appears on her freshly made bed, and a bouquet of wildflowers are inexplicably left by her door. With eccentric residents in the town, Jackie dismisses the oddities, but as Tom's checkered background reveals that his wife and child were murdered, Jackie believes she may be the next target of a sadistic killer. Acclaimed for its strong characters and thrilling plot, MIND TRYST is Robyn Carr's only psychological suspense novel. Delighting fans of suspense since 1993, it will continue to leave readers looking over their shoulders long after they've turned the last page. Robyn Carr is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the VIRGIN RVER novels and the THUNDER POINT series. You can visit her at http: //www.RobynCarr.com. "Horrifying... This spine-tingling psychothriller will strike a chord with single women everywhere." -Booklist "A seamless suspense novel that guarantees readers edge-of-the-seat drama... A knockout!" -Publishers Weekly "Robyn Carr knows why you read the psychothriller: for the primal scream of terror." -Philadelphia Inquirer "Once you pick it up, there's no putting it aside... Resonates because it taps into all women's vulnerability and raises issues as hot as the latest session with 'Donahue.'" -New Woman "Move over Hannibal Lecter... A chilling, gripping piece about a cunning psychopathic serial killer... Fascinating!" -Rapport News, Los Angeles

Originally published by R.I.C. Publications Pty. Ltd., Perth, Western Australia.

Explains the fundamental principles that underlie successful teaching for children on the autism spectrum, and suggests a wealth of strategies and activities for developing skills in key areas.

Crabbit is a good talker and has beautiful feathers. . . but not all the words this parrot uses are kind and he has a terrible temper. When he is chosen to join a new family how will he behave? And will he learn to control his temper?

Ricky is trying to build his first nest. . . not an easy task for a young rook But after a few feeble attempts he is quick to give up. Ricky decides to try a different way. Will he find it easier to build a nest like a swallow or a coot

Fidget just can't keep still . . . which is a problem for a hungry heron! Learning the skills of focus and patience are just too difficult for this young heron so he decides to try different ways to catch his fish dinner. Will he be successful?

Pablo likes attention, getting lots of attention. . . easy for a peacock with a magnificent fan-like spread of feathers. Or is it? During preparations for a royal visit, when he is not noticed for his lovely tail or his wonderful song, Pablo does something that DOES get him some attention! What will the royal highnesses think of his behaviour?

Ernest and I is a comforting story filled with childhood memories of the adventures and challenges of a life at sea.

Nila is a small girl who is plucked her from ordinary life and sent into space on a mission to hunt for rare Polgrin feathers.

Target Ladders: Sensory Processing provides targets and strategies based on seven key aspects of challenge for children with difficulties in these areas: visual, auditory, tactile, vestibular, proprioception, taste and smell, and interoception.

Max and Me - a story about sensory processing, tells the story of a child's first days at school. Each day gets harder for him as he struggles to cope with the noise, lights and activities of a busy school day. One day he has had enough ... that's when his mum tells him about Max - his modulator.

Otis loves electricity. But when Mrs A-Bot asks him to work with a partner to make a circuit, Otis wants to do it all himself. Can Otis learn to share and get the bulb to light?

A practical guide for teachers and parents of children suffering from developmental co-ordination disorder (or 'dyspraxia') which affect their participation in classroom activities.