Global Fiction

Being rejected by Darrell after previously doing him dirty, Shonte’s scandalous, ratchet side rears its ugly head, and she uses the one thing he loves more than life as a bargaining chip - his daughter Blessing - leaving a whole in his heart. Filling that hole with frustration and hate pushes Darrell to the brink of insanity, leaving him no choice but to take drastic measures to ensure he and his Blessing can be together.

The bond between a mother and son is a bond like no other, but the bond 15-year-old Micah shared with his mom Noelle went far beyond that. Having to witness his mother being abused at the hands of her husband for years, he appointed himself her protector which led to him enduring the same fate. Vowing to protect his mother until his dying breath, Micah had no clue the day would come as soon as it did and at the hands of his own father.

Death has come to Dylan Smith's doorstep time and time again. He’s had enough and his faith is nonexistent. After moving through life like a zombie, he decides to make a date with death on his own terms - suicide. He gives one last rant to let God know exactly how he feels. What he wasn’t expecting was that Death himself would walk through the door. The encounter not only shakes him to the core, but confronts the decision he’s recently come to. The Angel of Death gives him information he was not prepared for.

Jack Duffy is average. He lives an ordinary life with a mediocre job. He is a distracted husband, lives in a comfortable apartment, and is married to an extraordinary wife. That's how he would explain it. At the end of an unusually bad day, his life is turned upside down. The only thing that can catch him from falling is the soul collector. Will he be allowed to keep his soul? Or will he have to give it back?

Abraham and Abigail head out to a cabin in the woods for their all-expense paid, secluded honeymoon for seven days. They are prepared for a blissful week of enjoying their first days as husband and wife. Their first night there, strange things begin to happen because Abraham is unknowingly at a crossroads with his past. He must make the decision once and for all to live for God. His arrogance has finally caught up with him and he begins to literally be haunted by his past transgressions.

Allie, Mary, Valencia, and Sheila were pretty occupied with their lives. They were working, partying, and moving on, drama-free. Everything seemed to be going linear. At least that's what they thought. And for a while, it was even true.

Bianca Whitted was less then ecstatic initially about her pregnancy, but the love of her love convinced her he had her and their child, so she continued on with her pregnancy, looking forward to the arrival of her bundle of joy. What she didn’t count on was her child’s father doing a 360.

This is the continuing tale of Billy Joe Bob, Liam, and Ethan, three young souls driven by curiosity, empathy, and a burning desire to make a difference. From the vibrant streets of Rio de Janeiro to the breathtaking landscapes of Africa, the awe-inspiring wonders of Australia, and the haunting historical sites of Europe, the Mediterranean, and Southeast Asia their student exchange program took them on a Journeys of Compassion: Destinations and Global Impact and transformative journey of self-discovery and cultural immersion.

There is one thing in life you can be certain of: If you don't truly understand grief, it will take you down.

After Lamia escaped the island prison of Poros, Viktor knew it was only a matter of time before she showed up in his neck of the woods. Now that she has, he’s got work to do. And he’s going to need help, because she’s not travelling alone. Lamia’s arrival heralds the origins of the vampire and might just give Viktor the key to their demise. But it’s not all good news...with Lamia’s maker now gone forever, there remains the question of what became of his brother.

Em A festa da Lua, Ana Maria Machado surpreende mais uma vez com seu olhar ao mesmo tempo singelo e magistral. A obra nos apresenta um menino muito observador. Caê repara em tudo. Tudo mesmo. Tanto, mas tanto, que encontra encantamento nas coisas simples e fantásticas que o cercam. Agora, imagine seu deslumbramento ao conhecer as diferentes fases da Lua? Considerada uma das mais completas e versáteis autoras brasileiras, Ana Maria Machado ocupa a cadeira número 1 da Academia Brasileira de Letras.

Nas três histórias criadas por Ana Maria Machado em Alguns medos e seus segredos – Mãe com medo de lagartixa, Com licença, seu bicho-papão e O lobo mau e o valente caçador -, a autora narra, com humor e graça de quem sabe se aproximar do jovem leitor, que medo não é privilégio de alguns. Um jeito gostoso de tratar dos medos com as crianças, desses das histórias do livro e de outros tão presentes no cotidiano infantil – medo do escuro, de dentista, da escola etc. Todo mundo morre, mesmo de medo de alguma coisa. Todo mundo tem seu medo, cada um tem seu segredo.

O conto As Cocadas, publicado pela primeira vez em O Tesouro da Casa Velha, um dos últimos trabalhos de Cora Coralina, ganha nesta edição as cores, os traços, as ilustrações tão sintonizadas com a infância do artista Alê Abreu. A narrativa em primeira pessoa, curta, direta e, ao mesmo tempo, detalhista no que é preciso – qualidades de quem conta mesmo um conto – envolve a criança, desafia sua curiosidade a cada linha, desperta o desejo de descobrir a resolução do conflito vivido pela personagem: Eu devia ter nesse tempo dez anos. Era menina prestimosa e trabalhadeira à moda do tempo.

"El Efecto Mariposa Del Amor: 11 Pequeñas Acciones Que Conducen Al Encuentro Con Tu Llama Gemela" revela el secreto transformador de cómo pequeños gestos cotidianos pueden desatar una serie de eventos que te llevarán directamente hacia tu hombre ideal. En este libro, descubrirás cómo pequeñas acciones con un gran impacto pueden activar el poder invisible del Efecto Mariposa, creando un camino sorprendente y perfecto hacia la conexión profunda con tu llama gemela.

Adults know that mental health is important, and it is essential to help children develop the skills and tools they need to take care of their own mental health. The triplets will help us learn through their exciting and engaging adventures that mental health plays a vital role in everyone’s life, and when we learn this, things go smoothly, and we are all happier.

An inspirational story about a young man who learns what is truly valuable in life.... Through a simple yet charming coming of age story, Life, Lessons, and Lemonade will ask you to reflect on what you value in life and how you learned those lessons.

When I crashed on this planet 15,000 years ago, I thought that my friend - the living spaceship Sleipnir - was destroyed. But it turns out the mysterious signal I’ve been receiving for the past nine years is his cry for help. It’s led me back to Romania, back to the mountain I almost died on, and - just maybe - back to the legendary being who once saved my life.

Yukon ist der Platz, von wo aus die Goldgräber in die Wildnis aufbrechen, auf die Suche nach Gold. Es ist Winter. Jack Convey trifft Alex Larsen, einen Bekannten seines verstorbenen Vaters, und mit ihm und Kelly macht er sich schließlich auf den Weg auf die Suche nach seines Vater Goldmine. Dieser Weg soll ein langer werden, voll Unheil und Abenteuer. So werden sie von hungrigen Wölfen verfolgt, wobei Kelly und ein Schlittenhund ums Leben kommen.

Das Sandmännchen kommt - Gute Nacht Geschichten für die ganze Woche. Niemand weiß soooo viele Geschichten wie ich, denn ich bin das Sandmännchen. Immer wenn Friedrich schon schläft, wartet er sehnsüchtig auf seine Geschichte. Montag: Der Buchstabe S ist ganz zitterig und unzufrieden, weil Friedrich ihn so schlampig in sein Heft geschrieben hat. Und dann kommt auch noch das dicke O und fängt einen Streit an.

Farry and Kammy are two little sisters who love cooking and baking delicious treats with their mom. One Christmas Eve they decide to surprise their parents and bake a magical rainbow cake for them. Once they have all the ingredients they need, Farry and Kammy set to work. But when they put a little too much magic into their cake something amazing happens.