An account of the lives of the Bobet brothers - Louison, triple Tour de France winner and Jean who gave up an academic career to ride in the service of his brother. This story brings alive the romance of the great races and star riders of those post war days whose exploits lifted the public spirit after years of conflict and economic hardship.

Pacific Rim meets Shameless in this sci-fi kaiju action adventure, female-helmed thrill ride where one woman must keep the monsters in check – as well as her explosive family! It’s Mechs vs. Kaiju in this hard-hitting, action sci-fi adventure! Kaiju hit hard. Family hits harder. Just when you break free … you get pulled back in. Trying to keep your family from imploding is a tall order. Titan-rider Kit Hobbs is about to find out it's an even taller order when that family has been piloting the Titan that protects New Hyperion from the monstrous kaiju for generations. With an addicted, spiraling brother, a powder keg of a father, and a whole bunch of twenty-story monsters, she's got her work cut out for her. For fans of Pacific Rim, Mech Cadet Yu, Kaijumax, Big Girls, Ultramega, Gundam, Power Rangers, and Ultraman.

Jonathan Trestle is a paramedic who's spent the week a few steps behind the angel of death. When he responds to a call about a man sprawled on a downtown sidewalk, Trestle isn't about to lose another victim. CPR revives the man long enough for him to hand Trestle a crumpled piece of paper and say, "Give this to Martin," before being taken to the hospital. The note is a series of dashes and haphazard scribbles. Trestle tries to follow up with the patient later, but at the ICU he learns the man awoke, pulled out his IVs, and vanished, leaving only a single key behind. Jonathan tracks the key to a nearby motel where he finds the man again--this time not just dead but murdered. Unwilling to just let it drop, Jonathan is plunged into a mystery that soon threatens not only his dreams for the future but maybe even his life.

The first book of the saga. Attulf the scribe comes into his inheritance as the leader of the Wolves, an elite group of warriors. He realizes that his childhood nightmares and myths are real, and he is the one to lead the Wolves. He finds out that he comes from a family of great warriors and generals. His inheritance is war. When his step mother dies it starts a cycle that nobody can stop. The fight over inheritance soon turns to all out war. It will lead Attulf and his companions to other lands to fight injustice and evil. When magic and mythical weapons enter their lives, the only thing they can do is to ride off to war. This book portrays the first part of their journey

In a time long ago and yet very familiar, an enigmatic young warrior named Syncritus was caught between two worlds. The son of an oracle from an animist tribe, he is taken as a child to a famed eastern city ruled by a "Sage King." After becoming a knight in the fellowship of The Green Sword, he returns to his mother's village to find his destiny in defending the five tribes of the "Fertile Valley" from a mega-technic empire. Yet another country to the north is divided between three religious groups who are constantly at war and are now on the brink of catastrophe. When Syncritus discovers an engineering project that would threaten the ecology and stability of the whole region, colorful and intriguing characters from all of the nations involved find their lives becoming intertwined in a synchronous experience, culminating in an epic "battle of ideas" that is a parable of human history. Syncritus is a 2012 Finalist in the Eric Hoffer Award's "New Horizon" short list of distinguished first time authors!

When the tide of life threatens to pull her under, Melanie Akamu discovers an unexpected lifeline in the most unlikely of places. Battling a relentless cancer diagnosis, 17-year-old Melanie finds solace in the healing waters of her Hawaiian home. But when she encounters Kona, a critically injured dolphin entangled in a fishing net, their fates become inexplicably intertwined. As Melanie fights for her life, she discovers a renewed purpose in Kona's struggle for survival. Together with Chase, the new guy with a troubled past, Melanie launches a daring campaign to save Kona and expose the corporate giant responsible for devastating their ocean paradise. But as her own health deteriorates, Melanie must confront the possibility that saving Kona might be her final legacy. In a race against time, Melanie learns that sometimes the biggest waves of change start with the smallest ripples of hope. Will her unwavering spirit be enough to turn the tide not just for Kona, but for herself and the entire community? "Kona" is a heart-wrenching tale of courage, love, and the unbreakable bond between a girl and a dolphin. It reminds us that even in our darkest moments, we have the power to create our own waves of change.

A joyful, rhyming picture book that is an ode to community and outdoor play Pedal, pump. Speed bump! Ride, roll, run. Friends and fun! This energetic picture book celebrates community and friendship, following children as they play their way through their vibrant neighborhood. Author and educator Valerie Bolling’s rhyming text makes for an exciting read-aloud and is paired with stunning illustrations by Sabrena Khadija.

Set in eighth century Great Britain, Bone Tear: A Love Story brims with conflict, love, murder, sex, betrayal and magick as the king decides to strengthen his position against the Vikings and power-hungry vassals by getting Bridget, his younger daughter, married. The naive Bridget is terrified of having a child and only wants to join a nearby convent. Her sociopathic and married sister, Celestine, is desperate to bear the next heir. Bridget’s proposed husband is Vortimer. Battle weary, he is plagued by nightmares of slain comrades and his own close brushes with death. They dislike each other immediately and Bridget seeks advice from Celestine, who seethes at the thought of their union. The principals are flawed yet have elements of nobility in their character as the dynamics of the story unfolds. There are no dazzling palaces or knights in shining armor—the reality is far more brutal and unforgiving as they struggle against foes, family and famine.

It is never too late to do something crazy wonderful. 'Your mid-life crisis doesn't have to be boring'. Eric De Jong, aged 60, took up mountain biking. The next thing he was making ‘pinky-promises’ with a fellow rider to ride from Cape Town to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro. Detouring off highways in search of roads less traveled, Cape Town to Kilimanjaro is about having fun, doing good and doing epic. Join Eric on his jaw dropping, foot cramping adventures through Africa and he’ll make you laugh, cry and will hopefully inspire.

A liberated widow. An impoverished earl. A forced marriage may be just what they needed… Lady Candace Daniel is finally free from her cruel, abusive husband. He’s in no position to order her around from six-feet under. And with all the fun she’s having on the social circuit, she intends to never let a man have that kind of power again… Corin St. George has inherited an earldom and a ramshackle estate. He’s toiled for years to restore the property to its former glory, and he has little respect for the noblewomen around him squandering their husbands’ fortunes… But when Corin is thrust into a compromising predicament at a ball, he’s forced to marry Candace, the unlucky widow who was in the wrong place at the wrong time. Neither spouse has an interest in being together… until friends and fate conspire to show them the possibility of love… If It Takes a Scandal is the fourth and final romance in the Marriage by Bargain series. If you like 19th century settings, stubborn but lovable characters, and second chances at happiness, then you’ll love Ruth Ann Nordin’s marital tale. Buy the book to start the scandalous romance today!