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Twelve-year-old Astrid Xu stumbles upon an ancient Chinese scroll that she hopes is the key to curing her mother's depression, but when it transports her and her younger sister Marilla to a realm where Chinese legends are real, they suddenly find themselves caught in a war between good and evil.
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One thousand years ago, the great Kami Dragon was summoned to grant a single terrible wish--and the land of Iwagoto was plunged into an age of darkness and chaos. Now, for whoever holds the Scroll of a Thousand Prayers, a new wish will be granted. A new age is about to dawn. Raised d by monks in the isolated Silent Winds temple, Yumeko has trained all her life to hide her yokai nature. Half kitsune, half human, her skill with illusion is matched only...
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High Warlock Magnus Bane learns that a demon-worshipping cult, the Crimson Hand, is wreaking havoc across Europe, threatening more than just his romantic getaway with new boyfriend, Alec Lightwood.
High Warlock Magnus Bane and his new lover, the mortal Alec Lightwood, are celebrating their survival and victory in the Mortal War by touring the world. But the world won't leave them alone-- Magnus learns that a demon-worshipping cult, the Crimson Hand,...
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"It's a race to the summoning point as kitsune shapeshifter Yumeko, Shadow Clan assassin Kage Tatsumi, and their ragtag band of friends make one last, desperate attempt to stop the Master of Demons from using the scroll to call the Great Kami Dragon and make the wish that will plunge the empire into chaos. But there is another player in the battle for the scroll, one who has been watching, waiting for the right moment to pull strings that no one even...
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One thousand years ago, a wish was made to the Harbinger of Change and a sword of rage and lightning was forged. Kamigoroshi. The Godslayer. It had one task: to seal away the powerful demon Hakaimono. Now he has broken free. Kitsune shapeshifter Yumeko has one task: to take her piece of the ancient and powerful scroll to the Steel Feather temple in order to prevent the summoning of the Harbinger of Change, the great Kami Dragon who will grant one...
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"Desperate to pay for college, Bridger Whitt is willing to overlook the peculiarities of his new job--entering via the roof, the weird stacks of old books and even older scrolls, the seemingly incorporeal voices he hears from time to time--but it's pretty hard to ignore being pulled under Lake Michigan by... mermaids? Worse yet, this happens in front of his new crush, Leo, the dreamy football star who just moved to town. Fantastic. When he discovers...
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"Magic has broken free over the Twelve Kingdoms. The population is beset by shapeshifters and portents, landscapes that migrate, uncanny allies who are not quite human, and enemies eager to take advantage of the chaos. Dafne Mailloux is no adventurer--she's a librarian. But the High Queen trusts Dafne's ability with languages, her way of winnowing the useful facts from a dusty scroll, and even more important, the subtlety and guile that three decades...
8) Eldest
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After successfully evading an Urgals ambush, Eragon is adopted into the Ingeitum clan and sent to finish his training in magic and swordsmanship so he can further help the Varden in their struggle against the Empire.
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Now, after Ishbaal explained what happened to her sister, Azrael, Camiel joins the archangels to look for God's armor. In the meantime, on the other side of the continent, Metatron gathers the Ogre king's army and heads to Babylon looking for the seven seals, a powerful weapon that could bring about the end of the world.
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• Are you constantly asking yourself if you're in the right relationship?
• Are you repeatedly experiencing intrusive and worrying thoughts around your relationship?
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• Are you endlessly scrolling the internet for answers?
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Somewhere along the way, we got distracted. As much as we multitask, love our devices, and feel like we're in control, deep down we know that something is off. Shortened attention spans, declines in critical thinking, lack of sleep, self-doubt, and decreased creativity are just some of the effects coming to light in an age of digital distraction. It's time to reclaim our lives. It's time to take control.
Lifescale is a journey of self-discovery and...
12) The Art of Life: Thriving Through Chaos: Insights and Inspiration to Spark and Sustain Your Creative
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Connect With Inspiration Every DayDo you struggle with staying positive in a seemingly toxic world?Do negative thoughts sometimes take a stranglehold on your mood?Is life stressing you out?Would you love some inspiring, easily actionable strategies to help you feel better instantly?Are you an established artist, a hobbyist, or someone fascinated by artists, their creative process and their lives? Whatever your motivation, there's something for everyone...
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In the shadowy ruins beneath Jerusalem, Dr. Sarah Kensington, a lauded biblical archaeologist, uncovers an enigmatic copper scroll, sparking the ire of a sinister religious sect.
Simultaneously, Vatican-based Jesuit scholar, Father Anthony Miller, unearths a millenia-old conspiracy linking the Church to a concealed truth about Eden.
When their paths collide in a heart-stopping quest, they must decrypt an ancient cipher, navigate a deadly labyrinth...
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Desperate to pay for college, Bridger Whitt is willing to overlook the peculiarities of his new job- entering via the roof, the weird stacks of old books and even older scrolls, the seemingly incorporeal voices he hears from time to time- but its pretty hard to ignore being pulled under Lake Michigan by... mermaids? Worse yet, this happens in front of his new crush, Leo, the dreamy football star who just moved to town. Fantastic....
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Discover the Secret Yet Predictable Patterns of History They Don't Teach You In School You So You Can Safeguard Your Investments While Positioning Them for Future Returns
Use this historical knowledge to gain an advantage as an investor while avoiding wasting valuable time and effort reading through hundreds of history audiobooks to gain the same insights!
This audiobook will also uncover what the most successful investors throughout history have...
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Conjuration of the Dark Soul, also known as The Book of Nebriz, is an occult manuscript and study that detail the fine and secret arts of the Angel Nebriz. Learn about the magical practices of Nebriz and how he used the powers of the Dark to dominate the Coven of the Fifths. Conjuration of the Dark Soul shall reveal to you the story of Nebriz, who was once an angel of God. As you learn about his life, you shall also discover the sacred magick of the...
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Clear your space, clear your head, and clear your way to a happier, healthier, more content life - the ultimate guide to harnessing the power of minimalism and hygge!
Are you feeling down and out most of your days?
Does it seem that the chaos around you impacts your inner sense of comfort and wellbeing?
Is a simple, carefree, and stress-free life starting to feel out of reach?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, then it's time to make...
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They say there is a place where you can converse with the Gods. A place where only the bravest and strongest can survive. Shrouded in mystery, those who enter seldom return. They call this place The Magical Arena.
Now a Queen heavily outnumbered marshals her forces for war. She marches to save her nation from annihilation, a pitched battle awaits where the odds of success are slim.
An innocent child, haunted by his past, hunted by darkness is on...
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The 3rd & Final Novel in the New Madrid Trilogy It is two months following the massive series of earthquakes on the New Madrid fault and the near-miss from a meteor. The earthquake created chaos and anarchy in Americas Midwest, and the meteor had the same effect worldwide. Many religious groups believe the End of Days is here, signs of Gods wrath appearing in the news daily. Massive fish kills in the oceans, volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, tsunamis...
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True Path of the Ninja is the first authoritative translation in English of the Shoninki the famous 17th century Ninjutsu manual. Authors Antony Cummins and Yoshie Minami worked closely with Dr. Nakashima Atsumi, author of the most comprehensive modern Japanese version of the Shoninki, thus making this English translation the closest to the original scrolls. The information and insights found in this translation are invaluable for understanding the...
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