Two human siblings, Alexis and Barren, 16 and se17 years old, live in a mythical land called Ithaca, where six groups dominate the world: elves, dwarves, gnomes, were-creatures, dragons, and humans. The siblings lead a normal life until it is revealed that a rebellion exists against the humans’ tyrannical ruler, the Queen, and they are handed a book that can transport anything through time, making it the most powerful object in Ithaca. Alexis, Barren, and their grandfather Icarus must travel far to reach Karakorum, the rebels’ base, to deliver the Book of Time. Along the way, they meet allies and …

The Secrets of UDA: United Dwarf Alliance is a new and inventive science fiction tetralogy based on the nine Dwarf Clans and the current uprising of evil. The date is 1001 a.u. and the evil Verlod have been attempting to grab their place in history by perverting the minds of Dwarfs. Their master is Archbishop Haridan, the leader of the Monastery of Fordosheol, and the most feared figure in the known world. Young Delko is naive and foolish. His playful frame of mind has long gotten him into trouble. He is unaware that greatness has been hunting him down. He …

Watching out for a younger brother or sister is a big responsibility. In the exciting new children’s book Trinny Bear and Dallas, see what happens when a baby bear joins the family. Mama and Papa Bear are very proud of Dallas, their well-behaved and carefree son, who was named after the Dallas Cowboys. When Trinity is born, Dallas is expected to always look out for his younger sister and set a good example. However, this is not always easy because Trinny has so much energy that she always makes a mess and she loves to disappear playing hide and seek. …

Two adventurous cousins named Tommy and Jacqui are as close as any brother and sister, and share many fun times together. They live in a bayside town called Wynnum, near Brisbane in Queensland, Australia. The children are enthralled with the new tree house that Tommy's father has built for them. The two eight-year-olds love playing in their hideaway, and are especially excited when they meet a family of kookaburras. The animals befriend the children, but most amazing of all, the kookaburras talk to the cousins, and teach them how to fly! Tommy and Jacqui have to promise never to reveal …

I wanted to write and speak with the voice of a child, dream like a child dreams, and fantasize like only a child can. I wanted to search the world over and look for differences in the children’s stories. I wanted transient time and spaces and to traverse a world that only children understand. I wanted to speak the language of children in many different languages. And so I did it, with my stories. But in so doing, I too became a child; and like a child have learned. The lesson? Ho! Ever so simple: I learned that it is …

Lose yourself in Barcelona and discover what makes it so special!Discover the secrets of a city so many visitors fall in love with. This beautifully illustrated book takes you on a fascinating journey through both historic and contemporary Barcelona. In its pages you will find the buildings which have made Catalan modernist architecture world-famous alongside the cutting-edge architecture of the Agbar Tower. You will find sunny days on the beach, cool nights in street cafés, famous artists, football teams, legends and the memories of some very special Olympic Games...