Books with title The Search for Spring

“Save him, please, he is all that is left of me,” are the words that drives William MacLeod across a parched desert in hopes of survival.A fanatical priest sent to convert and guide Indians in Mexico’s most outlying province believes he must abduct a child in order to save its soul.A woman is cast out of her home, and the mission where she sought refuge, for allowing herself to be violated by her father’s chosen suitor.William MacLeod must combat the shifting powers of government, and a Frenchman known for his killing skills, to search for his son in this vast land that is Alta California under newly independent Mexico.And a beautiful young woman, taken from the streets of Vera Cruz, holds the answers, but must chose to sacrifice her own desires and cast aside the possibilities of a forbidden love, to bring happiness to others.

Humanity has narrowly beaten back the 'Others'and they begin their exploratory mission of the alien Saiph worlds.The defeated Others' Fleet stumbles across a human merchant ship and captures The Happy Wanderer before it can purge it's computers of it's precious navigation and technical documents, putting the Others on a dangerous technical parity with humanity and it's allies. In addition the Commonwealth Union of Planets suffers a catastrophic betrayal at the hands of the Alonan Empire. If the Union cannot survive, how can they defeat the xenocidal Others? Admiral John Radford is tasked to lead the Commonwealth Fleet in a hard fought, bloody battle and find a way to stop the Others from striking at the heart of humanityPraise for Search for the Saiph:"The plot is very rich and intricate and the characters develop very nicely.""An excellent read... The story moves at a cracking pace.""An entertaining, fast moving, exciting story for space opera lovers." "Great military action without much fluff." "The plot is interesting and the story is fast moving... There is enough mayhem, shoot-outs, and twists to satisfy any sci-fi fan." Search for the Saiph is book 2 in PP Corcoran's best-selling military science fiction 'Saiph' series. While you don’t need to read the first book in the series, Discovery of the Saiph, it is recommended that you do so to enhance your overall enjoyment.The Saiph Series comes highly recommended from fans of the Honor Harrington and Lost Fleet series, the works of Jack McDevitt, John Ringo, The Mote In God's Eye by Niven and Pournelle, Asimov and Arthur C Clark.Scroll up and grab a copy today!

Ninjago(TM): Rebooted! The ninja are back and put to the test to rescue Zane! The ninja have received a mysterious message from Master Chen: Zane is alive and hidden somewhere on his secret island! But in order to find Zane, the four ninja must compete in a dangerous tournament against other elemental masters. Determined to rescue their friend, Kai, Cole, Jay, and Lloyd make the treacherous journey. But finding Zane will be more challenging than they know, and Master Chen's island is filled with deadly traps. They will need to work together in order to overcome this new enemy, or risk being knocked out of the tournament--permanently.

Considered by fans the best years of Odyssey, volumes 17-35 are back in new collectible CD sets―perfect for new listeners to the show and families completing their Odyssey libraries!#27: The Search for Whit Future career opportunities are front and center for Connie, and Jason’s relationship with Tasha has taken a new turn. Eugene and Bernard have a courtroom experience that shows them the real meaning of justice. Meanwhile, something’s gone terribly wrong in the Middle East, where Mr. Whittaker’s been working for the past year. Before they know it, Jason and Eugene are caught in a web of international intrigue, complete with major archeological discoveries, kidnappings, and double-crossing secret agents! Volume 27 contains the following stories:BTV: CompassionLetting GoWith a Little Help from My FriendsThe Time of Our LivesMemories of JerryBlessings in DisguiseWhat Are You Going to Do with Your Life?Blind JusticeA Question about TashaThe Search for Whit, 1 & 2

A dark, contemporary fantasy retelling of Alice in Wonderland, where nothing is as it seems..."Think Once Upon a Time meets The Vampire Diaries with a unique voice and story of its very own." - Amazon ReviewWhen Kallie Bennett, a jaded teenage girl plagued by her alcoholic mother and her peers molded out of sheer bubble gum perfection, chases after Alice in Wonderland herself, she ends up lost in her own version of Wonderland, which forces her to face her utmost fears and introduces her to familiar characters with a dark twist. Among these characters is Ches, a gorgeous vampire with a conflicted conscience, who becomes Kallie’s guide and blossoming love interest. She also crosses paths with Queen Hartley, a manipulative witch who has the power to strip away one’s memories and imagination, which brings a bone chilling new meaning to “off with their heads.” In The Search for Alice, Kallie starts to realize that her Wonderland is just as frightening as her own reality and that she cannot always run away from her problems. She must figure out a way to defeat Queen Hartley and return home before it is too late, but she soon learns that escaping Wonderland means leaving Ches behind forever.Ready to chase after the unknown?"A dark, heartfelt, and imaginative Wonderland." - Amazon Review"I am a fan of darker twists on our favorite fairy tales and this did not disappoint! The story grabbed me right away, entertaining, and definitely not predictable." - Goodreads Review

Unknown to the woodland creatures of the Northwestern Forests, a well-meaning human scientist tried a devastating fracking experiment. While he wanted to prevent and reverse Climate Change, he ended up altering the Earth's Tilt instead. As a result of more errors and miscalculations, he ended up sickening a great number of animals. And he froze the Woodlands into a Permanent Winter. Realizing Spring is delayed, two Northwest Woods river-otters, Roby and Margarita--best friends--become alarmed. They abandon their traditional winter games and frolics, and decide instead to take action. They consult with an owl, a groundhog, and their local Council of Animals, to learn best how to proceed. They thus begin their Search for Spring, making helpful Friends all along the way. They encounter Magical Beings born of the Earth, Supernatural Intelligences; they meet a Misguided and Errant Soul; and they discover Where It All Went Wrong. But, at the last, are they too tiny and helpless? Can two, small, playful river-otters return the Earth's Songs of Spring?

A close encounter with Grandma Mina's time-traveling carpet sends Scarlett and Sam to ancient Jerusalem, where some very important people need their help. The twins meet the prophet Nathan, the warrior Benayahu ben Yehoiada, and even King Solomon himself, the wisest ruler of all time. But Solomon has a big problem that even his wisdom can't solve. God wants him to build the Temple, but it can't be done without the mythical insect called the shamir. It's up to the twins to find the shamir―even if that means facing off against the king of the demons.

SOMEWHERE SNOUT IS WAITING. Rod Allbright and his alien friends face the biggest mystery of their lives: Where in the wide, wide galaxy is their missing friend Snout, the Master of the Mental Arts? Their death-defying search for their friend leads them across the stars to the Mentat, the mysterious home of the Mental Masters. But the clues they uncover there only deepen the mystery -- and the danger. For Rod and his friends have stumbled into something far bigger and more dangerous than any of them had ever dreamed. At stake are their honor, their lives, their sanity, and (just possibly) the fate of the universe.

SOMEWHERE SNOUT IS WAITING. Rod Allbright and his alien friends face the biggest mystery of their lives: Where in the wide, wide galaxy is their missing friend Snout, the Master of the Mental Arts? Their death-defying search for their friend leads them across the stars to the Mentat, the mysterious home of the Mental Masters. But the clues they uncover there only deepen the mystery -- and the danger. For Rod and his friends have stumbled into something far bigger and more dangerous than any of them had ever dreamed. At stake are their honor, their lives, their sanity, and (just possibly) the fate of the universe.