From the Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist, an "astonishing" and "enthralling" (Booklist) new reflection on American conservatism, examining how the Founders' belief in natural rights created a great American political tradition—one that now finds itself under threat. For more than four decades, George F. Will has attempted to discern the principles of the Western political tradition and apply them to America's civic life. Today, the stakes could hardly be higher. Vital questions about the nature of man, of rights, of equality, of majority rule are bubbling just beneath the surface of daily events in America. The Founders' vision, articulated first in the Declaration of Independence and carried out in the Constitution, gave the new republic a framework for government unique in world history. Their beliefs in natural rights, limited government, religious freedom, and in human virtue and dignity ushered in two centuries of American... Views: 45
Silver's dreams of becoming a legendary water dragon racer come true when she befriends a raredragon that can swim and fly.Twelve-year-old Silver Batal calls the desert home, but her heart belongs to the waters. Although she'sexpected to become a jeweler like her father, Silver harbors a secret and forbidden wish to race waterdragons. Destiny comes calling when her friendship with a mysterious old woman leads her to Hiyyan, ababy dragon that can swim and fly.Risking everything, Silver, Hiyyan, and her resourceful cousin Brajon set off across the desert to join thelegendary races in the royal city. But the road to Calidia is filled with danger, and the trio must bandtogether as they encounter ferocious cave beasts, clever desert foxes, and cutthroat competition.Set in a vivid, Arab-inspired world filled with friendly and fearsome water dragons, K.D. Halbrook'smiddle-grade fantasy adventure is perfect... Views: 45
This special collection of short stories gives a glimpse into the alternative realities introduced in Sherlock Sam and the Quantum Pair in Queenstown, where different versions of the gang throughout time and space exist, from Ōnāy-359 and an Ancient Land That Was Not China to the town of Tumbleweed and a Place That Is Not on Any Map. It's Nazhar, Moran, Wendy, Mom and Dad, Officer Siva and Inspector Lestrade, Jimmy, Eliza, Watson, and Sherlock Sam as you've never seen them before! Views: 45
2408. Humanity has travelled to the stars through interstellar portals, but the rebels and criminals were left behind on a ruined Earth. Eighteen-year-old Blaze is one of the last seven hundred people scavenging a living in an increasingly lethal New York infested by alien predators. Forced to step into the spotlight to help her father defeat a leadership challenge by her old enemy Cage, she's now adjusting to being deputy leader of the uneasy alliance between the remnants of the Earth Resistance and the old criminal gangs.As a child, Blaze escaped the firestorm when the London power grid exploded, and a similar firestorm will soon hit New York. The alliance must leave New York this spring or die, but they're facing the twin threats of a fugitive Cage hiding somewhere in the area, and his old supporters causing trouble within the alliance. When a hunting party fails to return, the situation starts spiralling out of control, and the alliance's off-worlder guests have a... Views: 45
A few months ago, Mary didn't know she had any living relatives until Jake contacted her. He may be a few states away, but distance means nothing to him. He can go wherever he wants with his mind's eye, except one place. It's a place of death and shadows, and their relative Tracy Rathbone has been trapped there for nineteen years. Jake needs Mary's help to bring her home.Mary is willing to help, but she's cautious. Tracy is in the land of Shadowmen, the terrifying creatures that slip through cracks and take a person's life force. Mary barely defeated one Shadowman in the past. Going up against an army of them would be impossible.She doesn't need to worry about that though. Tracy has a plan. She just needs Jake to bring Mary to her. She'll take care of the rest. Mary really should've asked more questions about the plan. Because it isn't so much an escape plan as a trade, and Mary's the one being traded.Abandoned, alone, and scared, Mary must figure out a way... Views: 45
New to America, Nilda Carlson is encouraged by her wealthy mentor to better herself and her community. While her ideas to help other immigrants meet resistance, she finds delight in her piano lessons with a handsome schoolteacher. But with a detective digging into her past and a rich dandy vying for her hand, Nilda must decide what future she will choose. Views: 45
Aidan Blackwood barely survived an unethical experiment by Quint Services. Researchers there robbed him of his ability to access the Nowhere, a void between worlds that allows him to teleport. Aidan plans to destroy the company and the man behind it, trillionaire Oswin Lewis Quint.The problem? Aidan's childhood best friend Caleb is the one who rescued him. Aidan's spent years distancing himself from Caleb. It's the only way to protect him from the dangers of Aidan's life as a Nowhere runner—and the only way for Aidan to protect his fragile heart from unrequited love. Now Caleb is inextricably involved in Aidan's most dangerous plan yet. Aidan's already lost his power. He can't lose the person he cares about the most.Caleb lied his way into a secret Quint Services facility to rescue his best friend. He won't be shut out of Aidan's life now, even if it means risking his own life in Aidan's wild scheme for revenge. As they pit themselves against a ruthless,... Views: 45
