Books published by publisher Emmie Press/Notebook Publishing

Young Sakura has always wondered why her family kept a tight leash on her and her younger brother, never allowing them to leave the pack boundaries. Deep inside, she knows that she's meant for more than the comforting shelter of her secluded forest.Her belief is put to the test when a group of ruthless, powerful dragons invade her home and kidnap her pack. The dragon's king desperately wants to find the Wolves Amulet, a sacred item of the wolves that he believes will grant him freedom from his enchanted prison. After escaping the claws of capture, Sakura, her brother, and a childhood friend set out on a treacherous search for their family, abandoning the familiar boundaries of their home for the first time.When Sakura learns of her ancestral background - being a descendant from a supernatural wolf and the only one capable of unlocking the power within the amulet, the stakes become greater. With her true identity now revealed, she becomes the wolf king's greatest asset and the dragon king's main target, forcing Sakura to decide on the fate of her life and the world as she knows it.

When Morgan Leichter-Saxby and Suzanna Law got into their little yellow car for the first time, they knew that an adventure of a lifetime was about to begin. Their objective was to connect play advocates in communities across the USA that had reached out to them to become part of their tour through a series of workshops and events. What they didn't know was how great that adventure would be, how many wonderful people they would meet along the way, and what a huge impact the tour would have, both on communities and themselves. This book provides an overview of the 2014 Pop-Up Adventure Play tour, detailing images, interviews and anecdotes, inviting the reader along for the ride. There is also the inclusion of many resources to help you on your own journey, allowing you to build your community around play-and maybe even enabling you to start an adventure playground of your own.

In a mysterious world filled with drama and inconsistence, Ivy Lane wakes up half-human and half-vampire--now known as a dhampir. Theodore, her vampire mentor, moulds her into his assistant, while Jackson, a dhampir like herself, trains her to fight, all while she tackles her own struggled with blood lust. But then Ivy regains her memory, setting her aside from the dhampir and vampire races. With the truth at her fingertips, Ivy comes to discover why she was chosen in the first place.Will the unveiling of secrets turn Ivy against Theodore for what he's done? Or will she accept her fate and ignore what her old life is trying to tell her?

In a mysterious world filled with drama and inconsistence, Ivy Lane wakes up half-human and half-vampire—now known as a dhampir. Theodore, her vampire mentor, moulds her into his assistant, while Jackson, a dhampir like herself, trains her to fight, all while she tackles her own struggled with blood lust. But then Ivy regains her memory, setting her aside from the dhampir and vampire races. With the truth at her fingertips, Ivy comes to discover why she was chosen in the first place. Will the unveiling of secrets turn Ivy against Theodore for what he’s done? Or will she accept her fate and ignore what her old life is trying to tell her?

Imagine being a dhampir, then waking as a vampire.Ivy just began her journey as a dhampir and now she has to face her newest task; learning the ways of a newborn vampire. As each twist and turn weaves in and out of Ivy's life, so does the mystery and betrayal of the ones around her. Jackson was caught in a lie, Theodore is nowhere to be found, and the mysterious boy has left her with more questions than answers.The Imperium Council has been hiding secrets, secrets that Ivy is now beginning to understand as she tries to uncover the truth of the dead girls in the basement. Who are they really? Why do they keep showing up at the mansion? Are Ivy's memories the clues to all the missing pieces?With everything overflowing around her, she is faced with more hard choices, especially when it comes to love. Can she trust Trent? Can she learn to forgive Jackson? Hearts will be broken and lines will be crossed.

His dad threw rocks, spiteful words, and a pitchfork at him. His mother told him he should have been stillborn. John A. Garrison vowed he would never be poor again. Being poor left you at the mercy of mean people. He graduated from eighth grade then went off to make his way in the world. The dirt poor child never made the same mistake twice. Resilience, a strong work ethic, and help from a few good people, gave John boosts at critical times. He grew up to become a millionaire. Now, with hopes it will inspire others to overcome a difficult childhood, he shares his story.

Through this beginners' guide to the exciting world of Moshi Monsters, new players can learn how to adopt and care for a monster, including where to buy the most disgusting (enjoyable!) foods and how to increase monster happiness and health. Learn how to progress through the levels and how to earn rox, and discover 48 moshling combinations to help you build your special collection! Discover missions and how to become a Super Moshi, and explore Monstro City, making new friends along the way!