Magic Self

On an island on the edge of an immense sea there is a city, a forest, and a boy. The city is called Asteri, a perfect city saved by the magic woven into its walls when a devastating plague swept through the world years before. The forest is called the Barrow, a vast wood of ancient trees that encircles the city and feeds the Earth with magic. And the boy is called Oscar, a shop boy for the most powerful magician in the Barrow, who spends his days in the dark cellar of his master's shop grinding herbs and dreaming of wizards.

Twelve-year-old Luna loves the nighttime more than anything else. It’s when no one gives her “that look” about the half mask she has to wear while healing from a disfiguring car accident. It’s also the perfect time to sit outside and draw what she sees - like the boy and girl from the new family next door that zip out of the window in a zeppelin and up to the stars. At first, she thinks she’s dreaming. But one night they catch her watching.

The snowy kingdom of Erkenwald was once a magical place — until an evil ice witch cursed the land and began stealing the voices of the kingdom’s people to strengthen her powers. Eska is one of the many prisoners of the Ice Queen. With no memories of her past, Eska only knows that she cannot allow the Ice Queen to take her voice, that it might be special in some way....

Bobby Lassiter has some important secrets - but it’s not as if anyone’s paying attention. It’s the middle of the Depression, and while Bobby’s mother and older sister knit all day to make money, Bobby explores the California desert around their home. That’s how Bobby finds Boots. He’s under their one half-dead tree, half dead himself. Right away he’s a secret, too - a secret to be fed and clothed and taken care of, and even more of a secret because of what he can do. Sometimes Boots is a man. Sometimes he’s (really, truly) a horse.

Twelve-year-old Caleb is shorter, frailer, and more protected than most kids his age. That's because he has cystic fibrosis, a diagnosis meaning lungs that fill with mucus and a shortened lifespan. Caleb tries not to let his disorder define him, but it can be hard with an overprotective mom and a perfect big brother. Then Caleb meets Kit - a vibrant, independent, and free girl - and his world changes instantly. Kit reads Caleb's palm and tells him they are destined to become friends.

Spirit Traffic recounts how, at the age of 50, the author learned to ride a motorcycle, overcame the terror of navigating her steep dirt driveway in Vermont, and, three days after her son’s college graduation, set off with him and her yoga-teacher husband (his stepdad) on a 10,000-mile two-wheel adventure that took them all into uncharted territory - both as novice riders, and as a family.

In the heart of Vienna, 12-year-old Sarah Ann Reisende wanders into a mysterious shop where snow globes double as portals to other worlds. After breaking the globe tethered to Earth, she discovers a cryptic note scribbled on the back of a photograph. The note links her father, who left before her third birthday, to a place called Elohi. Could this be a chance to find her father at last?

Brimming with mystery and treasure, this action-packed tale sends a boy in need of luck and a girl in need of a friend on an adventure that will change their lives forever. Meet George, the third Lord of Devonshire and the unluckiest boy in London. Why is George so unlucky? First, he's an orphan. Second, unless he sells everything, he's about to lose his house.

"Magic Happens in the Unscramble Box" tells the tale of two lovable dragons, called Bella and Bean, who fly out of the book and into the minds and hearts of children and adults alike. In a time when children struggle with feelings of anger, sadness, and frustration, this story offers a whole box of tools, which children can make their own, to help ease their feelings and manage better. Every listener will learn how to become resourceful and mindful.

Not all wizards were born to be heroes. Things not to do when you find out you’re a wizard.

Wie Sie sich schnell und mühelos ein umfassendes Allgemeinwissen aufbauen und sofort selbstbewusster in Gesprächen werden - für privaten und beruflichen Erfolg! Fühlen Sie sich in Gesprächsrunden oft unwohl, da Sie wegen mangelnden Wissens nicht richtig mitreden können? Empfinden Sie Unsicherheit, wenn Sie nach Ihrer Meinung zu einem Thema gefragt werden, von dem Sie nicht einmal etwas mitbekommen haben? Fällt es Ihnen schwer, sich neu gelernte Dinge dauerhaft zu merken?

Sex, drugs, rock n' roll, narcissistic abuse, and a spiritual awakening...what more could you possibly want from a book? Come along with me as I spin the ridiculous tale of the last three years of my life experiencing three toxic narcissistic relationships and my subsequent enlightenment on the other side of rock bottom so that you, too, can learn how to heal. This book is no holds barred and no subject too taboo to discuss. It's high time we tell our stories without shame so that we can finally place that burden on the shoulders of those who deserve to carry it—our abusers.

Ali and her parents have moved at least once a year for as long as Ali can remember. She’s attended six different schools, lived in dozens of apartments, and never really felt at home anywhere. But Ali’s parents say living in Saint John, New Brunswick, will be different. They’ve moved in with Ali’s great-grandmother - a lively 99-year-old with a quirky old house and room for all of them. Ali wants to believe it will be their last move, but everything seems too perfect to be true.

Ernestine Montgomery is the kind of kid who gets things done. She's smart, prepared, and always knows just what to do. But there's big trouble brewing inside the walls of the rambling old mansion where she lives... and only Ernestine can decipher the clues that point in one direction - murder! Can Ernestine solve the mystery before catastrophe strikes?

Michael Prasad knows he shouldn’t go out on the Mars surface alone. It’s dangerous. His parents have forbidden it. And the anxiety he feels almost every time he puts on a spacesuit makes it nearly impossible for him to leave the safety of the colony. But when his best friend, Lilith, suggests they sneak out one night, he can’t resist the chance to prove everyone - including himself - wrong.

Signs & Synchronicity is a bold reminder of how important it is that we are true to ourselves and follow our intuition, from the internationally acclaimed Tricia Brennan. None of us are born with a map or a guidebook to help us choose which path to follow in life. Logic and reason will take us only so far when it comes to making decisions that satisfy our heart. Despite how lost, alone or confused we may feel at times, we are all individually guided by life’s little whispers on a daily basis.

Do you ever wish you could fly, Soar the mountains, or travel to space? With lucid dreaming, all this is possible from the comfort of your own dreams. Lucid dreaming is an amazing phenomenon practiced by countless people throughout history. Whether you're interested in spirituality, self-help, astral projection, dream interpretation, or even meditation, you'll find learning to increase your control of lucid dreaming will be of great assistance.

Kay Catt has a nickname - Scaredy Catt. And with good reason. You've never met a more timid, anxious girl in your life. And when you meet her dad, you'll start to understand why. But when a mysterious old man is spotted on Storey Street, it heralds the start of a great adventure for Kay. Because Wilf Wilkinson isn't your average sherbet lemon-sucking old codger. Oh no. Wilf wears a cloak and a strange pointy hat, and his walking stick looks suspiciously like an oversize wand. Wilf couldn't be a wizard...could he?

Are you ready to embark on a magical journey that will transform your child's bedtime routine into an enchanting adventure? With "The Mighty Little Oak" watch as your little ones dive into the heart of a lush forest, where a tiny sapling named Sprouty learns to embrace life's challenges! But this delightful audiobook isn’t just a story; it’s a vibrant exploration of courage, resilience, and the power of friendship! Imagine your child's eyes lighting up as they follow Sprouty and his witty friend Nutty, discovering how to face fears and grow strong, just like a mighty oak.

With sections on the purpose of fear and how to turn it into a positive outcome, guidance on staying resilient to external perceptions of your worth, and defining what success means to you - this audiobook will teach you to courageously choose the most direct pathways to success.