Elizabeth James Bücher

Join Liz Bryan on 18 picturesque journeys through the diverse landscapes of the British Columbia Interior. Winding through sagebrush and forest, grassland plateaus and mountain valleys, beside river canyons and multicoloured volcanic rocks, these road trips reveal the rich variety of the province's geology and natural history and show how the strands of human history are closely interwoven with the land. First Nations, fur traders, explorers, gold miners, ranchers and homesteaders—all have left their mark.Country Roads of British Columbia is an invitation to celebrate the province's scenic heartland and to learn a little of the history of this westernmost province. Driving instructions and maps complement the text, and Bryan's colour photographs show just how beautiful British Columbia is.

Vampires have isolated themselves in their cities ever since the Species War, but they still rule from the shadows. In this world, Kairos, a young man with a new undergraduate degree in Human Culture and no experience with vampires, finds himself at a loss for work. When a friend suggests looking for work with a vampire, he quickly finds a mysterious job listing that promises to fill all of his requirements. He earns an interview and as he meets his prospective employer, he falls hopelessly in love with the ancient vampire who rules his house.Kairos's job is deceptively simple, but as he discovers more and more about his house and about vampires in general, he learns that he's caught in the middle of a conflict that's been brewing for a hundred years. Vampires and humans alike are dying in an illegal drug trade and his job is more closely linked to the chaos than he anticipates. When his life is put in danger, he realizes that taking this job might have been a mistake, but he can’t resist the control his boss has over him the darkness of a vampire’s lair. Will he survive working in an ancient vampire house, and will his handsome boss ever return his feelings?Content explicit m/m sexual content

Luke has heard dragons all his life and when a dragon summons him to raise her dragonlings, he runs away to help her. But the world he enters is fraught with danger and his access is limited. He raises his dragonlings and knows little of the outside world or his role in it. As the dragons begin dying off and dragon tamers like him become scarce, a rival tribe kidnaps him and everything he knows is thrown into question. As Luke adapts to his new world, he encounters new threats and enemies who seek to control him at all costs. His entire existence comes into question and only his love for his dragonlings keeps him fighting for his life and his freedom. But his strength has its limits, his enemies are increasing, and his troubled past is threatening to overtake the present. Will he survive, and who can he trust to help him?

Engaging readers with over 240 multiple-choice trivia questions, this book transforms science into an enjoyable learning experience. Each question is designed to challenge knowledge while sparking curiosity about various scientific concepts. Perfect for trivia enthusiasts and learners alike, it offers a fun way to explore the wonders of science.

Set in the enchanting realm of the White House, this illustrated chapter-book series engages young readers with a heartwarming narrative that emphasizes family and friendship. It seamlessly integrates empowering mental-health techniques, encouraging children to confront their fears while exploring this iconic setting.

Engaging trivia questions make learning about the 50 states exciting for kids, as they discover capitals, nicknames, symbols, landscapes, and fun facts. This interactive approach transforms educational content into a playful experience, encouraging young learners to explore and remember essential details about the United States.

A unique and evocative photographic record of changes in Woodhouse, Leeds, in the 1960s and 1970s

"In 1964, when Jaime Sonoro, Mexico's most renowned actor and singer, discovers a book telling of the multitude of horrific crimes committed by his ancestors, he must pay for their crimes unless he can uncover the truth about his grandfather, the legendary bandido El Tragabalas, The Bullet Swallower"--