New Releases by Sean Stewart

A gripping Clone Wars-era adventure featuring a showdown between Grand Master Yoda and his former apprentice, the sinister Count Dooku. The savage Clone Wars have forced the Republic to the edge of collapse. During the height of the battle, one Jedi Knight escapes the carnage to deliver a message to Yoda on Coruscant. It appears that Dooku wants peace and demands a rendezvous. Chances are slim that the treacherous Count is sincere but, with a million lives at stake, Yoda has no choice. The meeting will take place on Vjun, a planet steeped in evil. The challenge could not be more difficult. Can Yoda win back his once promising pupil from the dark side or will Count Dooku unleash his sinister forces against his former mentor? Either way, Yoda is sure of one thing: this battle will be one of the fiercest he'll ever face.

The Story of Robert Nabors is the extraordinary journey of a two-time kidney transplant recipient, who survived a series of traumatic events, and complications in his recovery to fulfill his childhood dream of opening up his own hair salon. Robert faced tremendous difficulties after nearly drowning, and experiencing various health challenges, while having to take on adult responsibilities at a young age. Despite these hardships, Robert has gone on to establish success as a business owner, family man, and community organizer. The Story of Robert Nabors will inspire folks to fight through the adversity in their lives, and hold fast to their dreams.

People don’t want to just walk through life but seek to walk into it. Life is far from perfect. Often, it’s full of hard choices. Waking up from a coma to discover his eighteen-year-old body contained seven stage-four cancerous tumors, Christopher Stewart’s battle for his life began. For Chris, the easy choice was to fight for his life. The hard one was choosing to be himself in the process. Through this journey, Chris saw firsthand that life is filled with challenge, fear, pain, and chaos but that there is also love and beauty to be found and good memories to be made. Breakthrough offers insight into how beautifully haunting our lives can be, as Chris tells how to: - let go of the expectations to be a pretender - every day choose to be yourself—the person you were destined to be - accept yourself for who you are - chase your dreams, because anything is obtainable! Chris was able to make a breakthrough. And through this book he believes that you can breakthrough too. By facing fear, chaos, and pain, you too can find a more meaningful life.

"This spellbinding fantasy weaves the tantalizing tale of a young woman's struggle against her supernatural twin. But when the mystical island of Clouds End comes under attack by the invading forces of a mad emperor, the pair must forge an uneasy alliance to defend their home. "Stewart's beautifully lucid, poetic prose makes for a narrative of commanding power and enchantment that echoes the best of Le Guin and Tolkein." -- Booklist"--

After magic and monsters re-enter the world, the island of Galveston splits into two sides: the "normal" half, and Carnival, an endless Mardi Gras where miracles abound. "Terrific fun." — Publishers Weekly.

An empathic bounty hunter investigates the murder of a TV evangelist in this fast-paced cyberpunk novel, set in a fundamentalist America of the near future. "Dark and nastily believable." — William Gibson.

Goals: Red Blotch disease (RB) is a recently discovered malady which is impacting grape growing regions in the United States. It is important for growers and winemakers to know the effects the disease may have on grape and wine composition in order to make informed decisions. This study made wines to imitate what might be found as field blends in vineyards affected to different degrees by RB disease. The goal is to determine at what incidence of RB infection will overall wine composition and quality be affected. Key findings: In the grapes at harvest the major differences were a decrease in Brix and significantly higher concentrations of tannins and non-tannin phenolics, in the RB affected fruit. Phenolic analyses found anthocyanins to be significantly higher in all wines made with inclusion of fruit from healthy vines and tannin concentrations were significantly higher in wines made with more fruit from RB affected vines. Many of the volatile differences found may be attributable to fermentation and harvest Brix level. Four mouthfeel and taste sensory attributes were found to be significantly different among the wines, all of which could be the result of ethanol differences. Impact and significance: This study is the first to investigate the impact of making wine with RB affected fruit. Previous studies have focused on the disease’s effect on grape composition. The largest impact on wine composition was ethanol concentration due to decreased sugar accumulation in grapes from RB diseased vines resulting in lower sugar content at harvest compared to grapes coming from healthy vines. The difference in ethanol concentration among the wines was also the main driver for sensory differences in the final wines. Findings can help vineyard managers and winemakers make harvest and winemaking decision such as whether sequential harvesting is a viable option and to what extent inclusion of RB affected fruit can impact wine style.

Its very name conjures images of a vast and trackless landscape, where snow-covered onion domes peep over heavy stone fortress walls. Its history is an epic populated by dreamers, madmen and geniuses who left an indelible imprint on the national character. Above all, it is a place where the 21st century collides with the 12th, where the radiant future was born and the past is not really the past. “It’s Russia, My Son” pulls back the veil which has long shrouded this land in mystery, exploring the mindset of a people who have shaped, and continue to shape, the world we live in. A romp through the history and culture of the world’s largest nation, It’s Russia, My Son is a quest to find out what really makes Russians tick. Attitudes towards power, love, friendship, religion and warfare have all played a role in forming the legendary Russian soul. By exploring these themes among many others, the reader will come away with a “roadmap” of the Russian soul, in all its glory and heartbreak, tragedy and triumph. The book will appeal to general readers, as well as travelers, explorers and historians looking for a fresh vantage point from which to view one of the world’s most intriguing nations.

How can you turn a normal trip into something truly special? 'The Mindful Traveller' is not simply a list of the hottest new airline discount websites or advice on how to pack or yet another rundown of "must-see" bucket lists. This book is a distillation of travel techniques and strategies, honed over the course of over 25 years of travel experience, which can help you maximise your precious time abroad. You'll explore the secrets of itinerary planning by choosing a theme for your trip. You'll learn simple but effective ways to deal with setbacks and turn potential disappointment to advantage. You'll uncover some valuable tips on researching your trip and using guidebooks most effectively. You'll get the lowdown on the different types of travel agents and whether using one is a good idea for your trip. 'The Mindful Traveller' - simple, straight talking advice to help you create a memorable and exciting trip, your way.

Are robots smarter than humans? Where are they used? How are they built? Why do they work? Can kids build them? Find the answers in this fascinating look at all things robots. These books are perfect for your STEM instruction.

Sechs Monate sind vergangen, seit die 17-jährige Cathy herausgefunden hat, dass ihr Freund Victor unsterblich ist. Und als wäre das nicht schon aufregend genug, erfährt sie nun auch noch, dass ihr Vater gar nicht an einem Herzinfarkt gestorben ist, sondern ermordet wurde. Cathy beschließt, seinem Tod auf den Grund zu gehen, und entdeckt dabei Unglaubliches. Plötzlich überschlagen sich die Ereignisse: Cathys Tagebuch und ihr Handy werden gestohlen, ein wahnsinniger Stalker verfolgt sie und bald schon sieht sich Cathy sogar in einen weiteren Mordfall verstrickt ...

September 11, 2001 is a day that no one will forget. In all, more than 3,000 people died. Once the rubble settled, it became clear who was responsible for this deadly terrorist attack--members of the al-Qaeda network, trained and led by a quiet bearded man named Osama bin Laden. Who is Osama bin Laden and why would he want to cause so much death and destruction? The exciting biographies in the Front-Page Lives series take an in-depth look at some of the world's most fascinating people.

Profiles the life of Adolf Hitler, providing information on his youth, his rise to power, his role in World War II, his hatred for Jews, and his impact on the world.

Cathy cannot manage to find more than a few days to relax in her hectic (and mortal) life—she barely has time to put the mystery surrounding her father to rest before she finds herself targeted by a group of Ancestor Lu's professional killers! Recognizing she is a serious threat to everyone in her life, Cathy makes plans to leave town. But her friends, Emma, Pete, Victor, and, surprisingly, Jun, unite to convince Cathy that they must finish Lu once and for all to have any chance at peace—mortal or immortal. In order to defeat Lu, the friends must come together in a way they never have before. Meanwhile—unbeknownst to Cathy—Victor has made the ultimate sacrifice hoping it will bring him closer to a normal relationship with Cathy. But when Victor is seriously wounded and Cathy finds herself attracted to another mortal with similar feelings for her, Cathy's world turns upside down and she is forced to make a decision about her future with Victor, while his life hangs by a thread. What will Cathy decide, and how will their epic battle with Lu play out? Find out in the newest adventure-packed installment of the Cathy story!

Il y a six mois, j''ai découvert que mon copain est immortel. Il y a trois jours, une inconnue m''a volé ma vie. Il me reste une chance de la récupérer...

Depuis plus de mille ans, les plus valeureux des champions ont échoué à vaincre le maléfice qui ronge le bois des Spectres, au cour du royaume de Swangard. Jusqu''au jour où Mark Forgeron, paysan sorti de nulle part, vient réclamer la récompense promise par le roi Astin... Il devient alors un héros célébré à travers le royaume, obtient gloire, titres et fortune. Tous ses rêves d''enfance semblent près de se réaliser... mais les anciens maléfices sont tenaces, et vivre heureux jusqu`à la fin de ses jours est plus difficile qu''il n''y paraît. Il avait demandé l''amour et avait récolté le chagrin, il avait désiré le pouvoir et n''avait obtenu que les responsabilités. Quelque chose avait mal tourné, terriblement mal tourné.

Si tu n''es pas Emma, repose immédiatement ce carnet ! Emma, je sais que cette histoire parait dingue. Maman et toi, vous devez vous demander où je suis passée et quand je reviendrai. Voilà pourquoi je te laisse ce carnet, au cas où il m''arriverait quelque chose et qu''on ne me revoit plus jamais. Regarde bien tout ce qu''il y a là-dedans. Appelle les numéros de téléphone. Va sur les sites internet. Mais surtout pas un mot à personne, sauf si tu as envie de finir impliquée jusqu''au cou comme moi. Ne t''en fais pas, je m''en sortirai (enfin j''espère). Après tout, c''est peut-être le début d''une nouvelle vie pour moi. Ce qui est sûr, c''est que plus rien ne sera comme avant. Appelle-moi. Bisous. Cathy.

Crucial eras and events in American history are brought to life through primary resources in this high interest series written especially for struggling readers. The personal struggles of the people making history guide the reader through each book. Background knowledge of the subject matter is incorporated into the text and vocabulary is defined at the point of use.