Science For Adults

Everything burns...The twisted magic that merged Andrew Rufus and Pecos Bill isn’t finished with them yet, not by a long shot. Andrew believed he was ready to be a part of this fight but nothing could have prepared him for this. The dark force that awakened Septimis still hungers for Pecos’s power, and if she can’t have it, the entire world will burn...

Is It You, Me, or Adult A.D.D.? is a meticulously researched, comprehensive guide to recognizing and dealing with Adult ADHD, offering a message of hope for the millions of people whose lives this disorder has impacted.

Rigg is well trained at keeping secrets. Only his father knows the truth about Rigg’s strange talent for seeing the paths of people’s pasts. But when his father dies, Rigg is stunned to learn just how many secrets Father had kept from him - secrets about Rigg’s own past, his identity, and his destiny. And when Rigg discovers that he has the power not only to see the past, but also to change it, his future suddenly becomes anything but certain.

Ruby can’t look back. Fractured by an unbearable loss, she and the kids who survived the government’s attack on Los Angeles travel north to regroup. Only Ruby can keep their highly dangerous prisoner in check. But with Clancy Gray, there's no guarantee you're fully in control, and everything comes with a price

Recueil essentiel à tout élève de l'École de Magie et de Sorcellerie de Poudlard depuis sa première publication, "Les Animaux fantastiques" est une introduction indispensable aux créatures magiques du monde des sorciers. Vous y découvrirez de nombreuses espèces, accompagnées de descriptions faites par le célèbre magizoologiste Norbert Dragonneau, que vous avez déjà pu rencontrer dans les récents films. Les étagères de la bibliothèque de Poudlard renferment également de nombreux ouvrages tout aussi fascinants. Si vous avez apprécié "Les Animaux fantastiques" alors les œuvres suivantes vous raviront certainement : "Le Quidditch à travers les âges" et "Les Contes de Beedle le Barde."

Casteel Da'Neer sabe demasiado bien que pocos son tan astutos o despiadados como la Reina de Sangre, pero nadie, ni siquiera él, pudo haberse preparado para esas sobrecogedoras revelaciones. Nada podrá evitar que Poppy libere a su Rey y destruya todo lo que la Corona de Sangre representa. Juntos, Poppy y Casteel deben aceptar antiguas y nuevas tradiciones para salvaguardar a quienes aman y para proteger a los que no pueden defenderse.

For subjects of the impervious project, what doesn't kill them actually does make them stronger. Children purchased in their youth are involuntary subjects of a dragonblood transfusion, which gave them unexpected results where they developed adaptive imperviousness. They'd be unstoppable. Ven Yashke is a boy genius who's about to attend Harvard Medical when a mysterious woman arrives at his home, offering to share information regarding the sudden death of his parents. He suspects they were murdered, but nobody believes him except for her. But there's a kicker.

Emi has dedicated her life to preparing for her destiny: to become a living vessel for her goddess’s spirit. With the fulfillment of her divine duty only two months away, she’s never once questioned the strict rules that control every aspect of her daily existence. Until the day she discovers her entire life has been built on lies.

Strange things are afoot at Fablehaven. Someone or something has released a plague that transforms beings of light into creatures of darkness. Seth discovers the problem in its infancy, but as the infectious disease spreads, it becomes clear that the preserve cannot hold out for long. In dire need of help, the Sorensons question where to turn. The Sphinx has always given sound advice - but is he a traitor?

Âgée de quinze ans et ressentant les premiers frémissements de l'adolescence, Kira réalise enfin son rêve le plus cher et devient Écuyer d'Émeraude. Accompagnant désormais les Chevaliers en mission, la princesse mauve s'émerveille devant l'immensité d'Enkidiev. Le porteur de lumière, personnage central de la prophétie, voit enfin le jour, et les Immortels doivent déployer leur adresse pour le protéger des machinations de l'Empereur Noir.

In the eight kingdoms, none have greater strength or influence than the asha, who hold elemental magic. But only a bone witch has the power to raise the dead. Tea has used this dark magic to breathe life into those she has loved and lost...and those who would join her army against the deceitful royals. But Tea's quest to conjure a shadowglass, to achieve immortality for the one person she loves most in the world, threatens to consume her. Tea's heartsglass only grows darker with each new betrayal. They all feed the darkrot that is gradually consuming her heartsglass.

Delphine possesses great power—too much power for the daughter of farmers. The Mage’s Guild would eagerly take her, but she wants nothing to do with its arrogant and self-centered members. That is, until her friend is abducted in front of her.

Experimental physicist at CERN and acclaimed science presenter Harry Cliff offers an eye-opening account of the inexplicable phenomena that science has only recently glimpsed, and that could transform our understanding of the fundamental nature of reality. Something strange is going on in the...

Hogwarts pasa por tiempos oscuros. Después del ataque de los Dementores contra su primo Dudley, Harry Potter sabe que Voldemort no se detendrá ante nada para encontrarlo. Hay muchos que niegan el regreso del Señor Oscuro, pero Harry no está solo: una orden secreta se reúne en Grimmauld Place para luchar contra las Fuerzas Oscuras. Harry debe permitir que el Profesor Snape le enseñe cómo protegerse contra los salvajes ataques de Voldemort en su mente, pero estos son cada vez más fuertes y a Harry se le acaba el tiempo...

Part lawman, part tracker and part magician, the Wardens are monster-hunters - tasked with protecting the people from the various, nightmarish creatures that have invaded the world of men. However, despite being descended from a long line of Wardens, 16-year-old Errol Magnus believes it to be the absolute worst job on the planet: How could a single occupation simultaneously be the most boring, abominably stupid, and extraordinarily dangerous profession imaginable?

The companion book to COURSERA's wildly popular massive open online course "Learning How to Learn" Whether you are a student struggling to fulfill a math or science requirement, or you are embarking on a career change that requires a new skill set, A Mind for Numbers offers the tools you need...

When a boy is traumatized and attacked by bullies, his "therapy" includes getting thrown into one of the most challenging and bloody Virtual Reality Games on the market. Where learning to fight isn't a choice, it is a necessity.

A simple blink is all it takes to yank Pru from the car with her dad into a world of hurt. She awakens in 2305 to find herself pinned under what's left of CHRONOS headquarters, thanks to a recent terrorist attack. Their prime suspect? Her mother, Katherine Shaw. And everyone wants to know how Pru got her hands on a CHRONOS key.

Dans un futur sombre, sur les ruines des États-Unis, un jeu télévisé est créé pour contrôler le peuple par la terreur. Douze garçons et douze filles tirés au sort participent à cette sinistre téléréalité, que tout le monde est forcé de regarder en direct. Une seule règle dans l'arène : survivre, à tout prix.

LA NAISSANCE D’UNE LÉGENDE. Rien ni personne ne résiste à Celaena Sardothien, la tueuse la plus redoutée du royaume d’Adarlan. La jeune femme doit sa réputation et ses nombreux contrats à son maître, Arobynn Hamel, en qui elle a une confiance infinie. Mais lorsque ce dernier l’envoie en mission loin de la capitale, Celaena se retrouve confrontée à des choix difficiles, loin de l’influence de son mentor.