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Desperate to escape both a world she never wanted to be part of and the man who turned her into a werewolf, Elena abandons her pack and takes refuge in a new city, starting over with a hot new romance and a successful photography career. But when bodies turn up in the werewolf sanctuary, Elena is torn between the life she's building and the wild and dangerously unpredictable one she thought she left behind.

"Puppy's Picnic: A Day of Fun and Frolic" is a heartwarming tale that invites readers of all ages to join an adorable puppy and his lively companions on a delightful adventure in the great outdoors. Set against the backdrop of a charming countryside, this enchanting story captures the essence of friendship, joy, and the simple pleasures of life.In this whimsical book, readers will follow Puppy as he eagerly plans and prepares for the annual picnic,...

Josephine, an introverted writer burdened by debt, navigates a world ill-equipped for quiet strength. Failed ventures like online marketing and gambling deepen her despair, but a spark of defiance flickers amidst the shadows. Channeling her analytical mind and introspective nature, she crafts a book that is a raw, honest chronicle of her struggles and quiet victories. This unexpected vulnerability becomes a beacon, resonating with countless introverts...

Jame, Elena, and Lilith came face to face with a massive, grotesque creature. It had multiple limbs, sharp claws, and glowing red eyes. The creature let out a deafening roar, causing the walls to shake. Jame, Elena, and Lilith knew they had to fight for their lives.They quickly devised a plan, using their combined strength and abilities to distract and weaken the creature. Jame used his skepticism to question the creature's existence, causing it to...

A new trilingual book brings together some of the most important and exciting Mapuche poets from Chile. Poetry of the Earth: Mapuche Trilingual Anthology is a remarkable collection of poetry in Mapudugun, Spanish and English that explores Mapuche culture and literature and negotiates its space in the national Chilean and global context. The Mapuche are the Indigenous people of Chile, and today the traditional Mapuche language, Mapudugun (the...

Three Wild Pigs: A Carolina Folktale, written and illustrated by Lisa Anne Cullen, is an adaptation of James Orchard Halliwell-Phillipps's The Story of the Three Little Pigs. Set on Bird Island along the Carolina Coast, this creative retelling of the timeless tale features three generations of a pig family-Lulu, her father, and her grandfather. On the island Lulu is known for being wise in the ways of the world. Pop is wise in the ways of the waters....

Little Orange Honey Hood brings a Carolinian spin to the classic Brothers Grimm Little Red Cap and Charles Perrault's Little Red Riding Hood folktales. Illustrated and written by Lisa Anne Cullen, this story follows young Blossom on her journey through the river swampland to deliver mosquito-fever medicine to her ailing grandmother. During an unexpected encounter with a hungry alligator, Blossom realizes that she must fight to save Grandma from more...

"Next to being married, a girl likes to be crossed in love a little now and then. It is something to think of, and gives her a sort of distinction among her companions." ― Jane Austen, Pride and PrejudiceMiss Elizabeth Bennet is suffering something akin to regret having refused Mr. Darcy's proposal because of his interference in Jane's relationship with Mr. Bingley. Indeed, her sister has a new love interest-the charming Mr. Hemmingsworth. Moreover,...

No one in search of a hero, would ever have thought to look twice at Henry Tilney. He may have begun rather promising, being born as the second son of a stern military man whose abode went by the forbidding name of Northanger Abbey, but from this point on both Henry's circumstances and disposition were entirely against him... A full retelling of Jane Austen's "Northanger Abbey", told from the perspective of Henry Tilney.

Los padres pueden estar seguros de que nuestros cuentos están diseñados para ser atractivos para los niños. Cada ilustración es detallada, colorida y divertida, lo que hace que el libro sea visualmente atractivo para los pequeños. Los personajes son amables y accesibles, y cada historia está escrita en un lenguaje sencillo para facilitar la lectura. Además, el libro está diseñado para ser duradero, lo que significa que puede soportar el desgaste...