Books published by publisher Wayz Press

Secrets have jagged edges. When you open them, they tear the heart.And the secrets of families have the sharpest edge of all.There are strange voices in his head and dark visions in the shadows, and Mike no longer knows what’s real and what’s not. He believes his father’s silence hides terrible truths, but is that anything more than a sign of the madness he fears?Paul’s run from the past all his life, and silence binds his tongue with the weight of more than one lifetime. Can he break the silence, now his son needs him? Dare he break the silence, and face what he’s spent his life denying?All through childhood, Dave has found a desperately-needed refuge with his best friend, his brother of the heart. But now his rock is turning to sand, as Mike begins to lose his grip on reality. What do you do when the only person you trust can’t be trusted anymore?This book was previously published in print as "Secrets"

Something is hunting the citizens of Windfall Dome.Ten-year-old Cheobawn Blackwind, the most powerful psi adept ever made by the dome's genetic engineers, wants nothing more than to be an ordinary child, but she has an unerring propensity for finding trouble. Branded Bad Luck on her Choosingday, she wears a black bloodstone in her omeh, her honor's necklace.Her one source of comfort is her Pack—alpha male Tam, her loyal sister Megan, clever Alain, and fierce Connor—who understand her power and have sworn their lives to protect her. But the presence of The Hunter around the dome has set up catastrophic ripple in her ambient. She checks the threads of all her futures. She dies in every one.Meanwhile, everyone in Windfall Dome is frantically preparing for the coming Trade Fair, the once-yearly meeting of all the dome cities on Tearmann. Things must go without a hitch. Dome pride demands it. The caravans from the other domes are en route and expected any day so everyone must do their part, including her Pack.But tragedy strikes. A leopard kills a child and drags another off to eat at its leisure and now Cheobawn stands before the High Coven, forced to defend her Bad Luck. Her Mothers give her an ultimatum. Find the source of the insanity now plaguing all the animals of the forest or be locked away in the Temple until after the Trade Fair is over, out of sight of the visitors.In this fourth adventure of the Black Bead Chronicles, Cheobawn must save the dome . . . but who will save her as the forces of the universe shift and threaten to crush her? Not even her Pack has her back this time.

In this, the sixth and final book of the Black Bead Chronicles, Blackwind Pack is reunited and on the run, pursued by every group vying for control of the planet and the bloodstones. But Cheobawn and her Pack stay one step ahead as they navigate the River Liff, strengthening their bonds and playing Pirate to survive. As Che gathers the threads of their futures, only one terrifying possibility exists, and it is infused with death. As she comes into her power, she decides to take fate into her own hands, with shocking and deadly results. No longer a child, Cheobawn must grow into the queen she is destined to be to broker peace and ensure the freedom of the people of her planet.

After Rome fell, the Catholic Church replaced the crumbling imperial government with its own organization. Laws determined by and enacted for the people were replaced with immutable religious doctrine. For nearly a millennium, the people of the Europe became increasingly uneducated and illiterate. Many endured poor living conditions, and self-improvement did not appear to be an option. It seemed as though Western society had fallen into a deep sleep and forgotten its rich heritage. But at last, there was an awakening! From the ground-breaking writings of Dante, Petrarch, Boccaccio, and the rise of Humanism, to the bold artistic and architectural revival of the High Renaissance years, The Story of the Italian Renaissance explores almost three centuries of rebirth and discovery across Western Europe. Delve into one of the most dazzling periods of European history: Da Vinci, Giotto, Botticelli, Michelangelo, and others created timeless masterpieces that epitomized the spirit of Renaissance optimism and transformation. They remain some of the most classically celebrated artists and sculptors in all of Western history. By building libraries and academies dedicated to classical ideas and subsidizing pivotal artists, the wealthy Medici family influenced their world and the world of today. Italian city-states such as Milan, Venice, Florence, and Naples rose to power. They formed guilds to protect their prized artisans, reestablished some of the organized governing principles of the Romans, and re-invigorated the region's trade and economy. Increased prosperity was reflected in the lavish style and refined etiquette of the era. Prominent men and women of the time mastered skills in many diverse activities, wore the latest fashions, and developed many of the polite social manners we value today. This informative textbook offers review questions, further thoughts, and suggested projects at the end of each chapter to further explore the events, personalities, culture, and achievements of this incredible era. The book is full of color maps, photos and illustrations that help convey the liveliness and character of the Italian Renaissance.

Developed by assessing what the very best young scholars do to optimize their learning power. How to Study can help students apply the same successful techniques to improve their own study skills.Topics range from time management to home work, concentration to managing stress, from quizzes to testing, from handling difficult academic subjects to honing research skills. Learn the secrets of effective note taking, and why cramming for exams is not the smart way to get ahead. Discover how to make technology your ally, not your downfall-and much more.

“Glove Puppetry” is a classic guide to glove puppets, including chapters on its history, how to make puppets, how to put on a performance, and much more. This fantastic guide is full of great ideas for both pleasure and educational purposes, making it ideal for parents and teachers alike. Contents include: “The Puppet Show Introduction”, “A Short History of the Glove Puppet”, “Puppets in Education”, “How to make a Glove-Puppet”, “The Theatre”, “Teaching Methods”, “Practical Application”, “Original Plays”, “Plays and Patterns for Glove Puppets”, etc. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new introduction on puppets and marionettes.

Valley Girl Vampire to Save the WorldI burned my high school prom to the ground. Blew it up really. Well, my date Jimmy did. Just, Pekew. Stuff falling everywhere. But we had to! All our classmates had turned into vampires and stuff. And that was just the beginning of a night full of crazy, sexy, bloody events. I’m traumatized. For reals. At one point I even said a bad word. Yeah. That bad.“Valley Girl Vampire to Save the World” can also be found in “Storyteller’s Collection: Volume 1 of 10 Stories from Your Favorite Genres.” Its complete short story list is:• Rebellion of the Princess of Argon• Once Every Year• Walk of Power• Twin Competition• Valley Girl Vampire to Save the World• A Future Song• Stranger That Saved Her• Contract Vampire• Unstoppable Force• Flight of Little Bird“The story [A Future Song]...left me feeling satisfied and touched.” – Charles de LintThe Storyteller's Collection SeriesVibrant stories from all genres populate this eclectic series. Each story a complete telling that will take the reader, from beginning to end, on a character driven ride. Volume by volume, all packed with dozens of new characters. See, hear, feel and taste their journeys to places spicy and exotic. And to places as warm and familiar as home.

Ancient Greece is the source of so many features of western society democracy, trial by jury, the alphabet, philosophy, scientific and mathematical theories, the Olympic Games, classical art and architecture, and the theater. And just think of the colorful characters of Greek myth and legend satyrs, sirens, many-headed monsters, one-eyed giants, winged horses, and the powerful but flawed Olympian gods and goddesses. The legacy of the ancient Greeks is immeasurable so plunge into their rich history and embark on a remarkable odyssey.