Verlag: NPC Comics
Shannon Noble is a mouthy 19 year-old and an accomplished martial artist. She’s dedicated, strong, defiant, and her mouth sometimes gets her into trouble. After spending the last ten years training in traditional martial arts, Shannon has taken up MMA… Her journey will start in the dojo, but just where will it end?
In When Faith Meets Fire: Blood Ties & Broken Vows, Zula Tlholoe delivers a stirring tale of love, duty, and rebellion set in the deeply traditional village of Naledi. Amina, a young woman born into a world governed by sacred customs and ancestral expectations, finds herself at a crossroad between obedience and self-liberation. Betrothed to Kwame—a man chosen by her family and revered by her community—Amina is expected to carry the torch of tradition without question. But her heart belongs to Malik, a quiet rebel with no lineage or wealth, yet full of vision and love that sets her soul ablaze. Their forbidden connection sparks a quiet storm that challenges the very foundations of what it means to honor family, faith, and self. As lobola negotiations begin and wedding preparations tighten like a noose, Amina must decide if her voice, her love, and her future are worth the price of exile. With every chapter, readers are drawn deeper into a richly woven narrative of generational pressure, silent rebellions, and the cost of choosing oneself. Blending lyrical storytelling with cultural nuance, When Faith Meets Fire is a powerful family saga that asks: What do we owe to tradition, and what do we owe to ourselves?Zum Buch
'The first kiss hit the nose. The second landed on the forehead. The third was a straight hit.’ Li Yuanjun, the grandson of the matriarch of the Yaosen School of Cultivators, spends his quiet and uneventful life teaching swordsmanship. Recently, life became a little too quiet for his taste. He Weimin, a blind guest cultivator, brings the highly desired change into his life. He Weimin is friendly and courteous to everyone. But why is he acting aloof and reserved toward Li Yuanjun in particular? The more Li Yuanjun tries to make friends with He Weimin, the more he avoids him. Li Yuanjun is determined to uncover what’s under He Weimin’s stoic mask. And if he’s able to find out his secret along the way, all the better . . . Yaosen: The Kiss is a stand-alone M/M fantasy cultivation novella packed with questionable sword names, exquisite wines, and a happy ending.Zum Buch
Sargent Family Productions presents a full-cast, dramatized, original music production of award-winning author K.M. Weiland's gaslamp fantasy novel, Wayfarer! In this heroic gaslamp fantasy, superhuman abilities bring an adventurous new dimension to 1820 London, where an outlaw speedster and a master of illusion do battle to decide who will own the city. Think being a superhero is hard? Try being the first one. Will’s life is a proper muddle—and all because he was “accidentally” inflicted with the ability to run faster and leap higher than any human ever. One minute he’s a blacksmith’s apprentice trying to save his master from debtor’s prison. The next he’s accused of murder and hunted as a black-hearted highwayman. A vengeful politician with dark secrets and powers even more magical than Will’s has duped all of London into blaming Will for the chilling imprisonments of the city’s poor. The harder Will tries to use his abilities to fight crime, the deeper he is entangled in a dark underworld belonging to some of Georgian England’s most colorful characters. Only Will stands a chance of stopping this powerful madman bent on “reforming” London by any means necessary. Unfortunately, Will is beginning to realize becoming a legend might mean sacrificing everything that matters. Experience this adrenaline-fueled historical superhero adventure today! For other great family-friendly audio content, check out Sargent Family Productions at https://sargentfamilyproductions.com. For more from K.M. Weiland, check out https://www.helpingwritersbecomeauthors.com.Zum Buch
Catriona is a richly layered tale of loyalty, love, and moral trial, told in the grave and searching voice associated with Herman Melville. Set against the rugged landscapes of Scotland and Europe in the aftermath of political upheaval, the novel follows a young man's passage from innocence into the stern complexities of adult conscience and historical fate. At the heart of the story stands Catriona herself—a woman of intelligence, resolve, and quiet strength—whose presence shapes the moral compass of those around her. Through perilous journeys, political intrigue, wrongful imprisonment, and moments of profound inner conflict, the narrative explores how personal honor survives amid betrayal, exile, and the grinding forces of history. Melville's philosophical sensibility transforms this historical adventure into a meditation on justice, identity, and endurance. The landscapes are not merely settings but mirrors of the human soul—wild, beautiful, and unforgiving. Each trial faced by the characters becomes an examination of truth, duty, and the cost of remaining faithful to one's principles in a morally uncertain world. Blending romance, adventure, and reflective depth, Catriona is both a story of devotion and a broader inquiry into the nature of freedom and responsibility. It is a novel where love is tested by time and circumstance, and where survival depends not only on courage, but on integrity of spirit. This is a timeless narrative of resilience—one that speaks to readers who seek historical drama enriched by philosophical insight and emotional gravity.Zum Buch
When the boys discover that Josh’s sister is planning to see someone she has met on-line, alarm bells ring. Chapters include:Something to DoDinner TimeComputer AddictThe DecoyRaylene's Chat RoomBannedThe MeetingGetting the EvidenceKidnappedJosh to the RescueThe ArrestHow it Turned OutZum Buch
Made to Stick by Chip Heath meets Thing Explainer by Randall Munroe in this guide to navigating today's post-truth landscape, filled with examples of modern-day propaganda campaigns. We're bombarded with information like never before. Some of it's true, some of it's spin, and some of it's flat-out fake news. And that's by design. Propaganda helps governments and corporations sell us products, lifestyles, and ideas. Sometimes the agenda is harmless, but other times it's destructive, and it's not always easy to spot the difference. Whether you want to be informed on the issues or debunk misinformation wherever you encounter it, How to Win the War on Truth is here to help. You'll learn: the history of propaganda, from Edward Bernays to Fox News; why simple messages are so powerful; who profits from propaganda; how propaganda is manufactured and delivered directly to you; and how to find the truth for yourself. Filled with real-world examples of propaganda in all its forms, How to Win the War on Truth will help you see the world with clear eyes for the first time. Because when it comes to preserving democracy and fighting for our rights, it's essential that we do.Zum Buch
