The “wonderfully creative, seamless, and stirring” debut novel in the Sword of Truth epic fantasy series by the #1 New York Times bestselling author (Kirkus). Terry Goodkind’s debut novel, Wizard’s First Rule, was a phenomenon from the moment it was first published by Tor Books in 1994. In it, readers are drawn into the magical New World, where ordinary Westland forest guide Richard Cypher accepts his extraordinary destiny. As a Seeker of Truth, Richard is the only one who can stop the tyrannical wizard Darken Rahl from seizing the all-powerful Boxes of Orden. When the beautiful and mysterious Kahlan Amnell appears in Richard's forest seeking help, his humble world is turned on its head. After proving that he can wield the Sword of Truth, Richard knows that a confrontation with Darken Rahl looms. But Kahlan beseeches him to reach beyond his sword and invoke his inner nobility in order to face the dangerous challenges ahead.
Kat believed she would be a wizard someday. She believed in a land called Kimyra where dragons skimmed the skies and wallacatoons whirled along the ground on three legs. She believed it because her father said his stories were true. Then, when Kat was almost a teenager, she began to doubt it all. That's when the ribek showed up.
One desperate dragon with a crippled wing and one stolen potion granting powerful magic equals one furious, immortal wizard who wants it back. All Evie ever wanted was to fly like other dragons, and win the heart of sexy dragon Chase Burke. After she’s snubbed by Chase’s wealthy family at an elegant society ball, her sister Lacey concocts a powerful potion to give Evie magick beyond her wildest dreams. The problem is, Lacey stole the ingredients from the immortal Coldfire Wizard and now an infuriated Drust wants it back or there will be hell to pay. Chase Burke has secretly loved Evie, but pressured by family demands, must hide his true feelings. To grant Evie’s dearest desire, he’s apprenticed himself to the Coldfire Wizard. But when Chase accidentally consumes the immortal elixir and becomes as powerful as Drust himself, he threatens the welfare of every fire-breathing dragon on earth. Evie and Lacey must find a cure for Chase before Drust is forced to exterminate him, or Chase threatens to destroy everything in his path, including those he loves…
If you're looking for a book that will improve your knowledge and technical instruction skills in land, water, and snow and ice sports and activities, this is it Technical Skills for Adventure Programming: A Curriculum Guide is an all-in-one resource, based on current methods, that will guide you in becoming a skilled adventure instructor in the classroom and in the field. This book includes -comprehensive units with lesson plans for 12 popular outdoor adventure activities; -7 to 15 progressive, pedagogically sound lesson plans for each unit, featuring foundational teaching methods, experiential learning activities, and assessment strategies for adventure technical skills; -a CD-ROM with printable lesson plans and supporting materials for each unit that make it easy to print only what you will need in the field; and -an overview of the teaching process as it relates to adventure-based activities, including discussions of adventure education theory, learning styles, experiential learning and teaching, and outdoor teaching tips and considerations. Edited by nationally known outdoor adventure educators, this book allows you to tap into the knowledge and expertise of skilled instructors who present progressive technical skills for these activities: -Backpacking -Canoeing -Caving -Ice climbing -Mountain biking -Mountaineering -Nordic skiing -Rafting -Rock climbing -Sea kayaking -Snowshoeing -Whitewater kayaking Throughout the guide, the expert instructors share insights, best practices, and field-tested lesson plans that help you teach essential skills to new outdoor and adventure enthusiasts. Lesson plans include a topic overview, equipment information, basic skill instruction, Leave No Trace practices, and safety considerations. You'll also find outcomes and assessment protocols for each lesson as well as information on modifying some of the activities to include people with disabilities. The format of the lessons provides you with the flexibility to select and use the plans and assessment strategies appropriate for your group's ages, ability levels, time constraints, and settings. Both a classroom and field-friendly guide, Technical Skills for Adventure Programming: A Curriculum Guide supports common practices and standards of the Wilderness Education Association, Outward Bound, Leave No Trace, the American Mountain Guide Association, the American Canoe Association, and the National Association for Sport and Physical Education. And it will prepare those with experience to confidently teach a dozen popular land-based, water-based, and winter activities.
Attention binge readers! Do you enjoy pulse-pounding romantic suspense, with women in peril and strong men who rescue them? How about smart heroines who may or may not be telling the truth — and heroes who love these unreliable narrators anyhow? Love being on the edge of your seat, but cliffhangers frustrate you? Here you go: 18 books in one big world full of so many secrets, so much attraction, enemies who become lovers and second chance romance that leaves you breathless. No need to wait for the next book when you have them all right here. USA Today bestselling author Meli Raine’s world began with Finding Allie, and ends with Fateless. Each trilogy is a story unto itself, with one couple per trilogy, but the storylines all interweave. When innocent eighteen-year-old Allie discovers her stepfather’s a bar-owning drug dealer who may have killed her mother, she’s rescued by bad boy motorcycle club member Chase - whose own father, the president of Atlas MC, is way more than he seems. Thrown into a deep state mystery they cannot even fathom, it takes all her wits and hopes to survive betrayal, kidnapping, and more. Happy endings don’t come easy for any of the six couples in this giant boxed set, but love always prevails, even when the odds are stacked against them, from president’s daughters to spies and more. Come join a romantic thriller world that will keep you flipping the page… here’s your next series. Get ready for one wild ride. This boxed set contains the books: Finding Allie Chasing Allie Keeping Allie Return Revenge Reunion A Harmless Little Game A Harmless Little Ruse A Harmless Little Plan A Shameless Little Con A Shameless Little Lie A Shameless Little Bet False Memory False Hope False Start Stateless Traceless Fateless All of the books are available in audiobook, too! With narrators Sebastian York, Andi Arndt, Tanya Eby, Joe Arden, Virginia Rose, Savannah Peachwood, and Aaron Shedlock, your ears are in for so many hours of intense thrills.
Everything I know about my life is a lie. The more I dig into my father’s death the more I find myself in peril. Mark turns out to be a liar, someone I thought I could trust. He’s not what he seems, and worst of all, a part of me can’t let go. My boss might be an international drug lord disguised as a dean at one of the top five universities in the country. Like anyone’s going to believe me if I try to out him? But I can’t help myself. I should learn to keep my mouth shut. Someone’s decided to do that for me. Make me quiet once— And for all. REVENGE is book 2 in the Coming Home romantic suspense trilogy by USA Today bestselling author Meli Raine. Audiobook narrated by Savannah Peachwood. Topics: political thriller, political romance, contemporary romance, new adult romance, romantic suspense, coming of age romance, seductive story, thriller, mystery, romantic mystery, hot romance, women's fiction, women's romance, second chance romance, california romance, bbw romance, military romance, college romance, contemporary woman, usa today bestseller, intrigue, special ops romance * * * What readers and authors are saying about Meli Raine: “This book has it all! There’s action, adventure, romance, suspense, and love. I was captivated from the very beginning. Couldn’t put it down wanting to know where the story was going.” — Reader review “Meli Raine’s absorbing writing sucked me directly in the story with this volume, which was full of unexpected twists and ironic turns. No spoilers here, but the ending brought a welcome sigh of relief, as well as a smile of satisfaction.” — Books and Bindings Blog review “Meli Raine has created a stunning beginning to what promises to be a brilliant series! I am in awe of the ability by this author to weave a tangled tale of mystery suspense and romance! Fantastic!” — Reader review “Wow, this book grabs you almost immediately, and keeps you turning the pages cause you just have to know what happens next.” — Goodreads reviewer "Omygosh! This series is so intense! Meli Raine has written a superb series. She spins an intricate web of lies, betrayal, deceit, murder, mystery, suspense in this action packed drama with a sprinkle of humour. " — Beyond the Covers Book Blog “Fresh, riveting, and thrumming with emotion and romantic suspense, False Memory is absolutely unputdownable. You need this book!” - New York Times bestselling author Meghan March “I accidentally lost a day to this trilogy! It is unputdownable. Apparently I'm on a dark-and-twisty binge, and this book is addictive.” - USA Today bestselling author Sarina Bowen (Harmless series) Get all of Meli Raine's Books! Finding Allie (Breaking Away #1) Chasing Allie (Breaking Away #2) Keeping Allie (Breaking Away #3) Return (Coming Home #1) Revenge (Coming Home #2) Reunion (Coming Home #3) A Harmless Little Game (Harmless #1) A Harmless Little Ruse (Harmless #2) A Harmless Little Plan (Harmless #3) A Shameless Little Con (Shameless #1) A Shameless Little Lie (Shameless #2) A Shameless Little Bet (Shameless #3)
An unearthly adversary descends on an idyllic fantasy world, corrupting magic against good and slaughtering innocents, and only a single man can stop him.
The seventh book in the internationally bestselling Septimus Heap series by Angie Sage, featuring the funny and fantastic adventures of a wizard apprentice and his quest to become an ExtraOrdinary Wizard. New York Times Bestselling Series “To wrap up her deservedly popular series, Sage calls back nearly all of the first six volumes’ cast members, living and dead, for a fresh flurry of Magykal feats and threats from the Darke.” —Kirkus Reviews “Sage is a master of her created world, paying devoted attention to the smallest detail; the world and the characters in it are as vivid and engaging in this final installment as they have been throughout the Septimus Heap series.” —ALA Booklist Favorite characters return in this stunning seventh and final book in Angie Sage's New York Times bestselling magykal series: ExtraOrdinary Wizard Marcia Overstrand, Alchemist Marcellus Pye, and of course Septimus Heap, Jenna, Beetle, Simon, Lucy, and the rest of the Heap gang. Jenna will soon be Queen and Beetle is now Chief Hermetic Scribe. Septimus, however, must rid the Castle of the Darke Domaine by destroying the Two-Faced Ring. His skills in both Magyk and Physik will be tested, as will his loyalties. Filled with Angie Sage's characteristic humor and heart, Fyre is a grand finale that is fantasy adventure at its best.
