Natalie Wright

Quen Santu works for her father tanning hides, waiting for her tides to turn. Everyone she grew up with has already committed to a herdclan. Quen yearns for belonging and a love to call her own. But Quen was born cursed with a second, shadow soul. Sensing the oddity within, animals run from her--an untenable trait in a herding culture. On the cusp of her twentieth year, Quen is at risk of becoming pesha. No one.On the day a mysterious stranger reveals a dark prophecy, a dragon kills Quen's father. The murder turns her life upside down and dashes her hope for an honorable life. Anger fuels Quen's quest for vengeance, and she joins a vigilante group hunting the murderous dragon. Her journey across the continent reveals terrible truths. That the power-hungry Dynasty can ruin a life with an edict. That a shadowy dragon cult has laid claim to her. And that even the leader of a revered institution aims to control Quen's growing power.But the most valuable truth awaits at the end of her journey. Will Quen finally overcome her curse and unite her warring souls? Or will her shadow soul consume her-and everyone she loves?

Season of the Dragon

When dragons rise from a thousand-year slumber, to save her loved ones, a young woman must unite her warring souls.

QUEN WASN’T BORN TO SAVE THE WORLD. SHE WAS CREATED TO DESTROY IT.
Quen Santu works for her father tanning hides, waiting for her tides to turn. Everyone she grew up with has already committed to a herdclan. But Quen was born cursed with a second, shadow soul. Sensing the oddity within, animals run from her—an untenable trait in a herding culture. On the cusp of her twentieth year, Quen is at risk of becoming pesha—no one.

Then, a dragon kills her father. The murder turns Quen’s life upside down and dashes her hope for an honorable life. As her anger grows, so does her untapped power. Fueled by a quest for vengeance, she joins a vigilante group of rogues hunting the beast. But her journey soon reveals a terrible truth: beyond the safety of her desert village, she has caught the attention of dangerous eyes. And now, she has become the hunted.

At the end of her journey, Quen’s fate will be sealed. Can Quen overcome her curse and unite her warring souls? Or will her shadow soul consume her—and everyone she loves?

The fate of her homeland—and all she loves—hangs in the balance.

Dragos Primeri Book 1

The Makers is the follow-up to Natalie Wright's multiple award-winning debut science fiction novel H.A.L.F.: The Deep Beneath. We've seen grey aliens on T.V. and in movies. We may think we know all about them. But what if everything we think we know is wrong? Erika Holt dodged death and departed Earth in an alien ship. It wasn't how she'd planned to spend her senior year. Is Erika on her way to paradise? Or to a hell worse than the underground lab she escaped? The greys rescued Tex from A.H.D.N.A. and promised him a life he could never have imagined. But what will he have to give up to become one with The Conexus? Jack Wilson is still Commander Sturgis' prisoner, but a promise of freedom comes from an unlikely source. Will his liberation cost more than he's willing to pay? Caught up in their personal battles and focused on our war with the grey aliens, will any of them realize the true threat that looms over us all before it's too late?

The Makers

Fourteen-year-old Emily Adams is flunking math - and life. But Emily has a secret that she has kept even from her best friends. Soon the ancient legacy coursing through her veins will force her secret to be revealed. Dormant for over a thousand years, an evil has arisen and this time, it will destroy anyone - or anything - that stands in its way. Three teens embark on a dangerous journey and risk everything. For Emily, the fate of her friends - and her world - lies in her hands.

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Emily's House

Will Tex destroy the galactic portal and end the alien attack before it's too late? Alien predators attack Europe. A deadly virus spawns an epidemic. And a clandestine organization conspires to profit from chaos and forge a New World Order. In this heart-pounding finale of the H.A.L.F. series, Tex, Erika and the rest are in a race against time. In books one and two, they fought for their lives. Now they battle to save us all. Tex and Erika are again fugitives, on the run for their lives. But when Tex falls gravely ill, a Navajo healer is Tex's only hope for survival. He emerges from the ordeal changed in body and mind and with vital information: how to stop the predatory M'Uktah from destroying those he has come to love. Erika Holt seeks a respite from the constant threats to her life but she's not about to give up. As she and Tex launch a mission to shut down the galactic highway used by invaders, she grows closer to her troubled half-alien companion. But what about her on-again, off-again boyfriend, Jack? Jack Wilson, with his new friend Anna Sturgis, is determined to put an end to the Makers' schemes for world domination. Complicating matters, the valuable medicine to counter the alien virus has been stolen. As both alien and human forces line up against them, the destiny of all humankind is hand the hands of these young warriors. And time is running out. About the Series: H.A.L.F.: The Deep Beneath (Book1): *Silver Medal, Wishing Shelf Int'l Book Awards *Runner Up, Beach Book Festival Awards *Semi-Finalist, Kindle Book Review Awards *Library Journal Pick for Curated eBook Collection H.A.L.F.: The Makers (Book 2) H.A.L.F.: ORIGINS (Book 3) What Others Are Saying About the H.A.L.F. Series: H.A.L.F: The Deep Beneath (Book 1) "Extremely exciting and fast-paced story that sucked me in its sci-fi vortex and wouldn't let me go. H. A. L. F. 9 is probably my favorite alien hybrid of all time. Can't wait for the next book!" Ms. I Read to Escape H.A.L.F.: The Makers (Book 2): "Conflicts with alien races are given enormous depth in this engrossingly written science fiction novel. H.A.L.F.: The Makers is a compelling addition to a science fiction series sure to appeal to young adults, and its exciting progression will keep readers wanting more."(5 Stars) Clarion Forewords Reviews H.A.L.F.: Origins (Book 3): "The latest satisfying addition to the H.A.L.F. series has something for everyone: exciting action scenes; great, complex love stories; fascinating new aliens; and relatable teen characters fighting to save the world and find their places in it." Alyssa H., Content Editor, Red Adept Editing

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Deepen your experience of Season of the Dragon with this companion story, The Saga of Ilkay. Now you can read Quen's favorite story and learn more about the forbidding Volenex.To cure her father from a powerful curse, Ilkay must journey to Volenex, said to be home to the last living dragon. But to even reach the belly of the beast, Ilkay will have to traverse the Phisma tar pits and scale the forbidding black basalt towers of the dragon's lair. To save her father, she must obtain from the monster that which is freely given. What must she sacrifice to save the one she loves?

The Saga of Ilkay

It's one of the most important days of your life. Or it's the wedding of your dear friend or a beloved family member — what can you do to help make it as memorable and personal as possible? Add a graceful and unique touch to the celebration with handcrafted decorations and keepsakes! This practical guide will show you how to quickly and easily create a terrific variety of ornaments: a centerpiece, guest gift, tablescape, and more. You don't need any crafting experience for these easy projects, and best of all, they can be completed in less than a single day. Each book in Dover's Make in a Day series presents 15 projects with illustrated step-by-step instructions. The beginner-friendly projects are ideal for anyone wishing to whip up something simple but special. Supplies are easy to find and are readily available at major craft stores. Other titles in the series include Make in a Day: Modern Wreaths, Make in a Day: Pompom Crafts, Make in a Day: Paper Flowers, Make in a Day: Garlands, and Make in a Day: Centerpieces.

Make in a Day: Wedding Crafts

Melody is a bored teenager. After relocating with her mum, dad and Old English Sheepdog, Bertie to a remote country mansion, Melody finds out that the new family home holds many hidden secrets. One of these hidden secrets is a mirror. A mirror that opens in to another world. Her life will never be the same again. "I thought I would read some of the book this morning....I finished it!! Fantastic read!"

The World Behind the Mirror

Alien predators attack Europe. A deadly virus spawns an epidemic. And a clandestine organization conspires to profit from the chaos and forge a New World Order. In this heart-pounding finale of the award-winning H.A.L.F. series, Tex, Erika and the rest are in a race against time. They fought for their lives. Now they battle to save our species.

H.A.L.F.: Origins

Seventeen-year-old Emily Adams unintentionally unleashed a shadow god's dark energy power into the world and started an Apocalypse. But Emily is also the only one that can end the dark god's reign. Though the powerful faerie magic of the golden torc is still coiled around her arm, self-doubt threatens to undo her. Emily wants nothing more than to feel the soft kiss of her one true love, but he won't even speak to her. Her first crush is still quite dead and her best friend remains a prisoner in the dark god's house of nightmares. A growing legion of black-eyed shadow people, devoid of conscience, roam the streets. Emily needs help now more than ever, but redemption seems far off indeed as she faces the expanding darkness alone. Emily will need an army of her own if she is to save the world from being taken over by pure evil. But will a small band of Lucent geeks and freaks be enough to send the dark god packing? Amidst chaos and ruin, will love blossom in Emily's Heart?

Emily's Heart

THE KITCHEN WORKOUT for Beginners provides an easy step-by-step way to use your kitchen as a workout and cooking zone. We guide you through how to combine cooking and exercise, how to cook healthy vegetarian gluten-free meals. It includes 7 days of breakfasts, lunches, dinners and a few treats. Tips for staying hydrated and cutting out the junk, along with learning some scientific information on the food you eat.

7 Day Food and Exercise Program a Beginner's Guide to Losing Weight in the Kitchen

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Social workers help people function the best way they can in their environment, from someone who faces a life-threatening disease to those dealing with inadequate housing, unemployment, a disability, substance abuse, or domestic conflicts. This Vault guide will illuminate the nuts and bolts of this thriving industry, from areas of practice to code of ethics.

Vault Career Guide to Social Work

Step-by-step instructions with photos explain how to build simple indoor and outdoor furniture using common wooden crates and pallets. Twenty-five projects include a hanging shelf, a side table, a bench, a planter box, and more.

25 Simple Projects to Style Your Home

Crafting with Wooden Crates and Pallets

H.A.L.F. (Human Alien Life Form) #9 is the product of genetic engineering, the union of human and alien DNA. He has lived for seventeen years in an underground lab, sedated and trained to be a cold-blooded killing machine. But H.A.L.F. 9 has escaped the lab and the sedation has worn off. Meanwhile, Erika Holt is relaxing in the desert with her friends but is thrust into a situation more dangerous than she ever imagined. If she chooses to help H.A.L.F. 9 escape, her fate will become intertwined with his in what will become an intergalactic adventure.

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