Shaping Destiny

1st place winner for non-fiction/ memoir in the 2013 Global Book Contest.This book will change the way you think about art and understand yourself. Shaping Destiny is about the conflicts between who w

Destiny Called - They Answered. In the dark recesses of Tyria, elder dragons have awoken from millennial slumbers. First came Primordus, which stirred in the Depths forcing the asura to flee to the su

Museums have been active in shaping knowledge over the last six hundred years. Yet what is their function within today's society? At the present time, when funding is becoming increasingly scarce, dif

A special edition of the fifth book in the #1 New York Times and USA Today bestselling Wings of Fire series that includes new, exclusive content!One will have the power of wings of fire . . .Sunny has always taken the Dragonet Prophecy very seriously. If Pyrrhia's dragons need her, Clay, Tsunami, Glory, and Starflight to end the war, she's ready to try. She even has some good ideas how to do it, if anyone would listen to her.But shattering news from Morrowseer has shaken Sunny's faith in their destiny. Is it possible for anyone to end this terrible war and choose a new SandWing queen? What if everything they've been through was for nothing? Buried secrets, deadly surprises, and an unexpected side to scavengers are all waiting for her in the shifting sands of the desert, where Sunny must decide once and for all: Is her destiny already written?Or can five dragonets change their fate and save the world . . . the way they choose?

The official companion title for the premiere of the Netflix series, launching globally in November 2023!At Unicorn Academy, Sophia can't wait to discover her destiny and become a Unicorn Rider. First, she must bond with Wildstar to unlock the unicorn's magical powers. But evil Queen Ravenzella wants to destroy Unicorn Island, the academy and its unicorns.Will Sophia and her new friends have the courage to fight to protect everything they love?

A mortal curse laid upon a baby princess, magic fairies, and true love's first kiss... Will Princess Aurora escape her tragic destiny? This magnificent paper cut-out book plunges us into the enchanting world of the famous ballet, Sleeping Beauty.

When tiny Fern hatches from a lone egg deep within an ancient forest, she sets out to discover her destiny. Surely among all these dinosaurs, some small and quick, some big and tall, there must be an answer to her question. Will Fern ever find out who she is and where she came from?A touching story about finding your place in the world, wherever that may be.

From the author of the Outline trilogy, a fable of human destiny and decline, enacted in a closed system of intimate, fractured relationships.A woman invites a famed artist to visit the remote coastal

Write your legend, draw your destiny, and take flight!The legend starts with you!Do you love to draw or write? Do you have your very own dragon stories to tell? In this official Wings of Fire journal,

The lost heir to the SeaWing throne is going home at last.She can't believe it's finally happening. Tsunami and her fellow dragonets of destiny are journeying under the water to the great SeaWing King

Not every dragonet wants a destiny . . . Clay has grown up under the mountain, chosen along with four other dragonets to fulfill a mysterious prophecy and end the war between the dragon tribes of Pyrr

A new fantasy-adventure series packed with addictive genre hooks for 9+ readers: code-breaking, cyber-technology, killer robots and a boy hero with a supernatural destiny. Perfect for fans of Percy Ja

Ceramics is a sign of civilization. From collecting raw materials, shaping forms, applying glazes to firing products in kilns, materials go through many transformations and soft clay becomes durable c

Industry analysts are in the business of shaping the technological and economic future. They attempt to 'predict' what will become the next big thing; to spot new emerging trends and paradigms; to dec

The invention of clocks and calendars has been very important in shaping the progress of human civilisation. This book tells their story, from early timekeeping methods and devices, and the formation

Goddess brings Josephine Angelini’s haunting, deeply romantic Starcrossed saga to its breathtaking conclusion. Helen Hamilton, a Scion—the offspring of a Greek god and a mortal—is fighting her destiny

Returning to Egypt to continue their search for Merlin's secrets, Jack and Annie meet Florence Nightingale during a fateful trip that inspires the great nurse's history-shaping achievements. Simultane

Nora is more certain than ever that she is in love with Patch. Fallen angel or no, he is the one for her. Her heritage and destiny may mean that they will always be enemies, but there is no turning he

This intricately woven tapestry of love and family, war and loss, risk and destiny follows star-crossed lovers Enza, a practical beauty, and Ciro, a strapping mountain boy, who, after their first meet

The first book in the nationally bestselling Tiger's Curse series is now available in paperback! Would you risk it all to change your destiny? The last thing Kelsey Hayes thought she'd be doing th

How do you defy destiny? Helen Hamilton has spent her entire sixteen years trying to hide how different she is?no easy task on an island as small and sheltered as Nantucket. And it's getting harder.

The three gigantic media corporations, the BBC, CNN and Al-Jazeera, are largely responsible for refining and shaping our views of events in the world. Their informational and communicative arm is unp

What is the relationship between democracy and political culture in countries undergoing major systemic change? Have subjective political orientations of citizens been important in shaping the develop

Three lives will change the destiny of nations. Helikaon, the young prince of Dardania, haunted by a scarred and traumatic childhood. The priestess Andromache, whose fiery spirit and fierce independen

Narnia ... where horses talk ... where treachery is brewing ... where destiny awaitsOn a desperate journey, two runaways join forces looking to escape their harsh and narrow lives. Soon they are at th

Perhaps no other object of our daily environment has had the enduring cultural significance of the ever-present chair, unconsciously yet forcefully shaping the physical and social dimensions of our l

Award-winning original fiction for learners of English. A struggling writer and a computer with a mind of its own fight for control of the writer's story and destiny. When Frank Wormold buys a compute

Embark on a literary odyssey through ancient Greece in this stunning compilation of Homer's iconic epics, the Iliad and the Odyssey. This elegant addition to the Timeless Classics series features the complete and unabridged version of Homer's epic poems. In the Iliad, witness the ravages of the Trojan War as gods and mortals clash in a tale of honor, heroism, and the consequences of unchecked pride. Then journey alongside Odysseus in the Odyssey, as he voyages home, battling mythical creatures and evading vengeful gods along the way. These classics of ancient literature capture the essence of the human experience, exploring themes of love, loss, destiny, and the indomitable human spirit. Filled with iconic heroes, unforgettable gods, and legendary battles, Homer's poems offer gripping narratives of honor, courage, and sacrifice. Fans of Greek mythology and classical literature will fall in love with this stunning hardcover edition, featuring gorgeous foil cover detail, decorative endpa

Discover the life-giving, world-shaping magic of Water in this beautiful picture book about the natural world, in our Wonder World Series, published in partnership with the National Trust. Did you know that more than half of your body is water? From the water cycle and microorganisms to snaking rivers and icy oceans, explore the amazing substance that keeps us alive, transforms our weather, shapes our landscapes and gives a home to millions of creatures!Created in collaboration with the National Trust, this is the perfect science picture book for curious minds.Don't miss the first title in the series:National Trust: Wonder World: Earth

少年漫畫傳奇大作首度全新繪製所有封面＆首度大幅度新增加筆內容的完全新生!!不僅如此，CHAMPION RED刊載作品「聖闘士星矢EPISODE.0」亦完整收錄於第1集中！儘管星矢穿上了為拯救此等危機而自行飛來的射手座黃金聖衣，終於與海皇波賽頓對峙的星矢等人，卻被神打得毫無招架之力。海龍的真面目也被揭曉，原來他是雙子座撒卡的弟弟，卡諾。他真正的野心究竟為何？由雅典娜女神帶來了愛和奇蹟的第13集！番外篇「DESTINY　相剋的雙子座」也首度收錄於單行本中。

A special edition of the second book in the #1 New York Times and USA Today bestselling Wings of Fire series that includes new, exclusive content!The lost heir to the SeaWing throne is going home at last.She can't believe it's finally happening. Tsunami and her fellow dragonets of destiny are journeying under the water to the great SeaWing Kingdom. Stolen as an egg from the royal hatchery, Tsunami is eager to meet her future subjects and reunite with her mother, Queen Coral.But Tsunami's triumphant return doesn't go quite the way she imagined. Queen Coral welcomes her with open wings, but a mysterious assassin has been killing off the queen's heirs for years, and Tsunami may be the next target. The dragonets came to the SeaWings for protection, but this ocean hides secrets, betrayal--and perhaps even death.

A special edition of the third book in the #1 New York Times and USA Today bestselling Wings of Fire series that includes new, exclusive content!Deep in the rain forest, danger awaits . . .Glory knows that the dragon world is wrong about her being "a lazy RainWing." Maybe she wasn't meant to be one of the dragonets of destiny, but Glory is sharp and her venom is deadly . . . even if it's also still a secret.So when the dragonets seek shelter in the rain forest, Glory is devastated to find that the treetops are full of RainWings who nap all day and know nothing of the rest of Pyrrhia. Worst of all, they don't realize -- or care -- that RainWings are going missing from their beautiful forest.But Glory and the dragonets are determined to find the missing dragons, even if it drags the peaceful RainWing kingdom where they never wanted to be -- into the middle of the war.

A special edition of the fourth book in the #1 New York Times and USA Today bestselling Wings of Fire series that includes new, exclusive content!In the shadows, trouble is brewing. . .The mysterious NightWings keep everything hidden, from their home and their queen to their allegiance in the war. Now they've kidnapped their own dragonet of destiny, and Starflight is finally meeting the rest of his tribe -- whether he wants to or not.The NightWings have also kidnapped several innocent RainWings, now trapped in the dark, barren, miserable place that is the NightWing kingdom. Starflight wants to help the RainWings, but he's busy saving his own scales and trying to find a way back to his friends. The fate of two kingdoms rests in his talons, and with no one to save him, Starflight will have to find a way to be brave . . . before it's too late.

《Maggie Blue and the Darkest Day》為「Maggie Blue」三部曲的最終章。孤身困於黑暗世界的Maggie，身邊多了一名神祕嬰兒，卻不知命運為何將兩人綁在一起。氣候災難與戰爭撕裂了這個世界，通往現實的門戶也逐一崩塌。她必須完成最終使命——但代價是什麼？面對忠實夥伴Hoagy與朋友們的信任，她將在犧牲與拯救之間作出抉擇。這場關於勇氣、友情與自我救贖的冒險，在緊湊與哀傷中迎向終點。亮點：・「Maggie Blue」三部曲震撼完結篇。・結合奇幻與末世主題，氣氛張力十足。・刻畫角色在抉擇與犧牲中的成長與力量。In the final installment of this thrilling fantasy trilogy, Maggie Blue and Hoagy must fulfill their destiny in order to save themselves and their friends from the dangers of the Dark World - but at what cost?In the final installment of this thrilling fantasy trilogy, Maggie Blue and Hoagy must fulfill their destiny in order to save themselves and their friends from the dangers of the Dark World - but at what cost?In the final part of this thrilling trilogy, Maggie Blue finds herself in the Dark World alone and marooned with a strange and unknown baby that refuses to be parted from her. The world has become dominated by climate disasters, wars are breaking out around them between the surviving people and the witches. Mag

TheSuzumesaga reaches its climax in this thrilling adaptation of the worldwide blockbuster hit by Makoto Shinkai, director of5 Centimeters per SecondandYour Name!Suzume and Souta catch up to the capricious godDaijinafter chasing him all over Japan, only to find that the earthquake-inducing Worm he was meant to seal away has broken free of its final binds. As certain disaster threatens to decimate Tokyo,Soutaasks Suzume to help him make the ultimate sacrifice and take Daijin’s place in the Ever-After. Now, desperate to save Souta from an eternity in the cold,Suzumesets off on one last trip back to the site of her greatest tragedy in hopes of digging up memories that could provide the key to rescuing Souta—and to the door to her destiny.