Climate and culture shock ensue when Xanthians swap bodies with mere humans in this madcap adventure in the New York Times–bestselling series. All Breanna of the Black Wave and her newfound love, Justin Tree, want is a little time to get to know each other better, but a climatic catastrophe is causing a massive meltdown that threatens to inundate the ancient forests of Xanth. The only way to avert this dire disaster is to undertake a voyage into...

Introduces readers to the political career of Chinese President Xi Jinping. Engaging infographics, thought-provoking discussion questions, and eye-catching photos give the reader an invaluable look into China and the office of its current leader.

Riches to rags. … Some people make plans. … Some people change them, … and it's chaos in the end! Doreen loves gardens, all kinds of them. In the Okanagan, situated at the tip of the desert, water-frugal gardening makes sense. When Doreen sees a lovely xeriscaped garden from a drone video, she's fascinated. When Mack mentions a mystery surrounding the property, she is mesmerized. Getting the details, however, is no easy feat. That's because...

Don your finest dress or sharpest suit -- or get Jumbo Carnation to whip you up something new just for the occasion! Because you are cordially invited to the hottest mutant event of the season -- the Hellfire Gala! Everyone who's anyone in the hot new world of mutantkind will be there. All of your favorite heroes, their closest allies...and even their worst enemies...for a special night of dinner, drinks, diplomacy and deceit! The very first democratically-elected...

Professor X, the X-Men's founder and mentor, and Shi'ar Empress Lilandra have been forced to love each other from afar-he has to remain on Earth to lead the X-Men, and she must stay with the Shi'ar to run the empire. Now, Lilandra must turn to the X-Men for help against a threat to her domain-and possibly the Earth as well. Shi'ar scientists have learned of a creature that devours galaxies and is heading toward Shi'ar space. Beset by a panicking...

Chronicles of the Old and New Testament recounted exclusively through the eyes of a teen, in a way that is fresh and highly original: from Genesis to the Crucifixion. 'What I have attempted to do in these twelve chapters is retell some of the most powerful and moving stories in the Bible from the point of view of a young person. More than anything, I wanted it to be engaging and enjoyable to read.' - Robin Bennett

With the final battle looming, the fate of the humanity will be decided. Alex Keener, Elekim, will face down Askala, the Radaskim Xenomind.But as Askala unleashes her final fury, the road to Ragnarok can only be paved with grit...and lives.In this explosive conclusion to The Wasteland Chronicles, Alex will rise to the mantle of Elekim...but will it be enough to defeat Askala?

Warrior. Slave. Liberator. King. Aric of Dacia has lived many lives. Now his past, present, and future collide as Valiant's X-O MANOWAR returns in an unforgettable new series. Becky Cloonan, Michael W. Conrad, and Liam Sharp bring X-O Manowar to new planets, old villains, and brutal destinies. X-O Manowar is alone in space and stranded on a distant world, battered and defiant, but never defeated. Put the king back on his throne as X-O Manowar charts...

"The voice of this narrative is ferocious. It is also prophetic in its plea to open our eyes to the harsh reality of the military, repentance, and redeeming ourselves. Just as I had to block Rubicon's nightmare attacks and shout at him to stop, the author representing my Beloved's voice, shouts at us to wake up and stop the needless killing of our imaginary enemies, the veterans we disrespectively send to slaughter, and the families who then are left...

Featuring Margo Lanagan's award-winning 'Sea-Hearts', the multi-award winning 'Wives' by Paul Haines and original works by Terry Dowling, Trent Jamieson, Cat Sparks and Louise Katz, journey beyond the borders of the real with six novellas, from the most exciting speculative fiction authors working in Australia today