Paranormal investigator Kevin Falsone, his wife, Katie Hopkins, and their daughter, Sabrina, are on another adventure. This time, strange happenings are taking place at Ksiaz Castle, in Poland. It seems the Twelve Knights of the Round Table are making appearances about the castle for no apparent reason. The knights materialize at the most unexpected times, mystifying caretaker Conrad Trotsky. Fearing tourism will suffer drastically, Mr. Trotsky wants answers and calls on Kevin for assistance. Along with Nate Skinnert, his equipment man, and Madame Paschal, medium and owner of 1692, the wax museum in Salem, Massachusetts, they try to solve the supernatural mystery and put Conrad Trotsky's mind at ease. Octogenarian Mario Brunelli—simply Brunelli to his friends—is thrown into the mix, following instructions given to him by an Etch A Sketch, a child's toy introduced to the world in 1960.

The Girl with the Golden Scar is the second book in the Obianuju Novel Series, the story of a school-aged Igbo girl and her peculiar childhood in northern Hausa/Fulani region of Nigeria in the 1980s Nigeria, first chronicled in The Beautiful Stars of the Night Skies. The peculiar story of Obianuju continues to be narrated in the backdrop of the widespread privatization of agricultural parastatals in Nigeria, with an illumination of the health impact of these economic policies, on the Nigerian citizenry and on the structural integrity of the Nigerian family unit.

A severely burned teenager. A guitar. Punk rock. The chords of a rock 'n' roll road trip in a coming-of-age novel that is a must-read story about finding your place in the world . . . even if you carry scars inside and out. In attempting to describe himself in his college application essay—to "help us to become acquainted with you beyond your courses, grades, and test scores"—Harbinger (Harry) Jones goes way beyond the 250-word limit and gives a full account of his life. The first defining moment: the day the neighborhood goons tied him to a tree during a lightning storm when he was 8 years old, and the tree was struck and caught fire. Harry was badly burned and has had to live with the physical and emotional scars, reactions from strangers, bullying, and loneliness that instantly became his everyday reality. The second defining moment: the day in eighth grade when the handsome, charismatic Johnny rescued him from the bullies and then made the startling suggestion that they start a band together. Harry discovered that playing music transported him out of his nightmare of a world, and he finally had something that compelled people to look beyond his physical appearance. Harry's description of his life in his essay is both humorous and heart-wrenching. He had a steeper road to climb than the average kid, but he ends up learning something about personal power, friendship, first love, and how to fit in the world. While he's looking back at the moments that have shaped his life, most of this story takes place while Harry is in high school and the summer after he graduates.

He found it difficult to credit the verity of his case. He found it almost impossible to believe that such a being as Fo-Hi existed, that such deeds had been done, were being done, in England, as those of which he had heard from the sinister cowled man. Save for the hissing of the furnace and the clanking of the chain as he strove with all his strength to win freedom, that wonderful evil room was silent as the King's Chamber at the heart of the Great Pyramid.

In the world of film and theatre, character transformation takes a lot of work, skill, and creativity...Dedicated solely to SFX, this book will show you tips and techniques from an seasoned SFX makeup artist with years of film, TV, and theatrical experience. Not only will this book take you through the many genres that need a special effects makeup artist, like horror, fantasy, and sci-fi, but it will also tell you about the tools you will need, how to maintain your toolkit, how to take care of the actor's skin, how to airbrush properly when HD is involved, and all about the exclusive tricks of the trade from an experienced pro who knows all the latest tips and techniques. The author shows you how to sculpt and mold your own makeup prosethetics, focusing on how human anatomy relates to sculpture, thus creating the most realistic effects. Case studies feature some of the top makeup artists of today, such as Neill Gorton, Christopher Tucker, Miles Teves, Jordu Schell, Mark Alfrey, Matthew Mungle, Christien Tinsely, Vittorio Sodano, and Mark Gabarino. You will also learn about human anatomy as it relates to sculpture and will be able to profit from lessons from today's top make-up artists that are highlighted. Put your new techniques into practice right away with the step-by-step tutorials on the must-have DVD, which will show you exactly how some of the looks from the book were achieved.

In a remote part of Japan, a precious tradition is passed down from father to son. Every day, a vase is filled with magical words. And, like breadcrumbs marking the right path, they will guide our protagonist to find his meaning in life, or Ikigai. But first, when the vase breaks, far from guilt or regret, the art of Kintsugi will teach him the importance of focusing on learning and the meaning of second chances. A charming story about how much every setback in life can bring us: the magic of using golden threads to fix the scars that remind us of how much we have grown up. An ancient tradition and a powerful philosophy are embodied in this evocative picture book, which reflects on the importance of traditions and the value of craftsmanship.

In danger, Shucaris calls upon a most peculiar group who happen to stumble upon a portal that will bring them to Shucaris at the most auspicious time. In Shucaris: The Golden Serpent, Christina, and unlikely heroine, finds herself separated from the group and discovers the secrets that lie in her past and how it could determine her fate. On her own, Christina has to search deep for the bravery she needs to exhibit in order to save Shucaris. What will Shucaris's fate be? Will Christina be able to help Shucaris in its greatest need? Or will she perish against the slithering queen?

We is a sci-fi novel about a young girl named Aluli coming of age in a very isolated world where she was abandoned as an infant. As she longs to learn of her family, she embarks upon a journey to find out who she is only to find out her destiny is more than she could have imagined. Once she leaves the familiarity of her home, her life starts to unfold, and she begins to learn of her special and specific talents, which will eventually define her place in the universe. Aluli discovers new worlds b

The latest Gaunt's Ghost now in paperback The Tanith First-And-Only embark on a desperate mission that could decide the fate of the Sabbat Worlds Crusade in the thirteenth book of this popular Imperial Guard series. The Ghosts of the Tanith First-and-Only have been away from the front line for too long. Listless, and hungry for action, they are offered a mission that perfectly suits their talents. The objective: the mysterious Salvation’s Reach, a remote and impenetrable stronghold concealing secrets that could change the course of the Sabbat Worlds campaign. But the proposed raid is so hazardous, it’s regarded as a suicide mission, and the Ghosts may have been in reserve for so long they’ve lost their edge. Haunted by spectres from the past and stalked by the Archenemy, Colonel-Commissar Gaunt and his Ghosts embark upon what could be their finest hour… or their final mission.