The Tribe of the White Dragon has lived in the frozen wastes of the north for thousands of years, but they are slowly dying without their dragon to protect them from the inhospitable cold. In desperation, they kidnap Kam, hoping to use him to breed witch power back into the Tribe. But Kam is not a witch, and there is nothing he can do to save them—until he sees the white dragon encased in ice and all alone and a chain reaction is set off that may save them after all.
Four tales of dragons, and the trouble and joy that comes from meddling with them ... Finding the Wolf is the story of Nyle, the unlucky dragon ordered to track down a missing prince. It should be a simple enough task, except that where humans are concerned nothing is ever simple. Breaking the Shackles is about Baine, who arrives at the werewolf village to rescue the twin brother torn from his side years ago. He quickly learns that mixing dragons and werewolves always results in chaos. In Stealing the Dragon Jerney reluctantly finds himself helping a baby dragon retrieve its stolen hoard, never imagining he might find his own heart stolen in the process. Our tales of dragons conclude with Melting the Ice Witch, the story of Kam, kidnapped by the Tribe of the White Dragon in a desperate bid to save themselves from the ravages of the frozen wastelands they are forced to call home ...
Groundbreaking research based on a national database of over 200,000 churches shows that the overall United States population is growing faster than the church. The director of the American Church Research Project, Dave Olson, has worked to analyze church attendance, showing that it is virtually unchanged from fifteen years ago while our population has grown by fifty-two million people.What does this mean for you, your church, and the future of Christianity in North America? The American Church in Crisis offers unprecedented access to data that helps you understand the state of the church today. “We live in a world that is post-Christian, postmodern, and multiethnic, whether we realize it or not,” says the author. This book not only gives a realistic picture that confirms hunches and explodes myths, but it provides insight into how the church must change to reach a new and changed world with the hope of the gospel.Readers will find a richly textured mosaic with optimistic and challenging stories. Charts, diagrams, and worksheets provide church leaders and motivated church members with a stimulating read that will provoke much discussion. Questions for discussion accompany the chapters.
With a single kiss, a young maid saves her beloved from the Snow Queen’s icy imprisonment. When splinters from an evil troll’s magic mirror get into the heart and eye of Kai, he is tricked into accompanying the Snow Queen to her palace, and only the innocence and kindness of Gerda’s heart can save him. The inspiration for Frozen, Hans Christian’s Andersen’s “The Snow Queen” is one of the most beloved fairy tales in history. HarperPerennialClassics brings great works of literature to life in digital format, upholding the highest standards in ebook production and celebrating reading in all its forms. Look for more titles in the HarperPerennial Classics collection to build your digital library.
It is a desperate time in Witch World. The Magestone, the key to the pandimensional gates, has been lost and now all the gates are open. In the classic series' grand finale, an infinite flood of evil is about to wash across the world as Simon Tregarth returns to lead the planet's heroes in the final war against the forces of darkness.
Recipient of the prestigious SILVER MOM'S CHOICE AWARDS® and the FIVE STARS READERS' FAVORITE® Award Exciting Children’s picture book about friendship, wolves, and magic against a mean icy queen and her giant spider. A fun children's picture book and read-aloud for kids of any age…with friendly wolves, magic, an evil queen that freezes anything that moves, accompanied by a big bad spider body-guard that does her dirty work! A delightful story illustrating values of sacrifice, friendship, and cooperation, plus a great message for kids---hero triumphs by reading! "The story is filled with chills, thrills, adventure, mystery, and excitement and will keep children glued to the pages. What I like about the book is the messages of friendship, unity, and cooperation it conveys to young readers, encouraging them to develop their good points while growing up. The illustrations are fascinating and they capture the starkness and chill of the Ice Queen beautifully. The pictures also bring the story alive to readers. It is a good book for interactive sessions in classrooms and school libraries because of the messages, and the story is exciting for bedtime story-telling. The Ice Queen, wolves, spider webs, Infurious, the man-eating spider, and the illustrations make it a wonderful book for children." --READERS' FAVORITE® Five Stars "Wonderful book! Just finished reading THE ICE QUEEN and loved every gripping, touching, frightening, loving, powerful moment experienced from reading the written words and enjoying the fantastic drawings."-- PJ-Amazon customer "Heroes triumph by reading--what a great message for children! Additionally, John and Yukon uniquely demonstrate the value of sacrifice, friendship, and cooperation." -- CS Editor FROM THE BACK COVER: The forest near quaint little Pickit Town is stirring with an evil power! The Ice Queen has taken over the forest and is attempting to take over the world. One cold look or touch by this terrible Queen would instantly turn one into solid ice, and as the forest turns frozen and dark, all hope seems to be lost. Until Yukon, a wise gray wolf and his friend John Willing try to put a stop to this dreadful Queen with courage and an old book to help them. On their bone-chilling adventure, Yukon and John learn the importance of standing up against evil, and that an answer can always be found by flipping through the yellowed pages of a book.
Brave heroes and powerful heroines. Vengeful goddesses and blood-thirsty dragons. Wandering spirits and spiteful sages. This completed epic saga with a diverse cast of characters will keep you turning the pages late into the night. For fans of Eragon, Dragon Riders of Pern, and Percy Jackson! Two rival goddesses at war. A fledgling witch and a cursed hunter must stop them before they destroy the world. When did it all go wrong? When I was too frightened to stand up to my abusive father? When I ignored the hunter’s curse and took out my frustrations on the defenseless? Now a voracious dragon is hunting me and an evil goddess wants me dead, forcing me to choose between the life of my brother or the fate of an entire kingdom, including the girl I love. Winner of the eFestival of Words Best Action/Adventure This is the first book in this complete series. Order of reading: Curse of the Ice Dragon Spirit of the Sea Witch Scorn of the Sky Goddess Witch Flame Search terms: epic fantasy, epic YA fantasy, dragon fantasy, free young adult fantasy books, young adult series, giants, dragons, witches, sirens, goddesses, mythology, epic sagas, free paranormal fantasy books for young adults, free epic fantasy books, free dragon books, dragon books free, dragon series, free adventure books, free series starter, sword and sorcery, dragon series, complete epic fantasy series, complete series, free books to read and download, magical adventures, top teen dragon For fans of these books: Eragon Shadow and Bone Throne of Glass Percy Jackson Dragons of Pern Dragonlance Chronicles Harry Potter Fantastic Beasts Rise of the Dragon A Quest of Heroes Godsland Game of Thrones The Chronicles of Narnia Dragons of Eden Dragons Rioting Shannara Chronicles Sword of Shannara And fans of these authors: Sarah J. Maas Leigh Bardugo J.K. Rowling Christopher Paolini JRR Tolkien George R. R. Martin Rick Riordan Daniel Arenson Brandon Sanderson Lindsay Buroker Robert Jordan Brent Weeks Brian Rathbone Stephen Donaldson Anne McCaffrey
Kana never dreamed he would be affiliated with a werewolf pack, but when Alpha Ember asks Kana for a favor, Kana agrees. However, helping Ember and his wolves means exposing Kana’s existence to the larger magical community. Breaking his safety net is something Kana doesn’t take lightly, but if it means Ember might finally notice him, Kana is willing to try. Unfortunately, actions have consequences. A magic hunter is on the way to the city, and Kana is worried he’s the target. Laying low in the company of werewolves isn’t as easy as Kana hoped, and when the hunter turns his focus on Kana, Kana quickly realizes the pack and Ember might be the ones who suffer as a result.
Like John Muir, David Pitt-Brooke stepped out for a walk one morning—a long walk of a thousand kilometres or more through the arid valleys of southern interior British Columbia. He went in search of beauty and lost grace in a landscape that has seen decades of development and upheaval. In Crossing Home Ground he reports back, providing a day-by-day account of his journey’s experiences, from the practical challenges—dealing with blisters, rain and dehydration—to sublime moments of discovery and reconnection with the natural world. Through the course of this journey, Pitt-Brooke’s encounters with the natural world generate starting points for reflections on larger issues: the delicate interconnections of a healthy landscape and, most especially, the increasingly fragile bond between human beings and their home-places. There is no escaping the impact of human beings on the natural world, not even in the most remote countryside, but he finds hope and consolation in surviving pockets of loveliness, the kindness of strangers and the transformative process of the walking itself, a personal pilgrimage across home ground. Crossing Home Ground is a book that, though rooted in one specific place and time, will evoke a universal sense of recognition in a wide variety of readers. It will appeal to hikers, natural-history enthusiasts and anyone who loves the wild countryside and is concerned about the disappearance of Canada’s natural spaces. Pitt-Brooke’s grassland odyssey is sure to become a classic of British Columbia nature writing.
Seabed fluid flow involves the flow of gases and liquids through the seabed. This book describes the features and processes of seabed fluid flow and demonstrates its importance to human activities and natural environments. It is targeted at research scientists and professionals in the marine environment.
