Rules versus Friendship . . . What's the verdict? Eleven-year-old Prince Vlad has prepared all his life for his destiny as a Seven Kingdoms judge. He wants to be respected for fairness, like his father, King Pink. When the king decides it's time for real-life practice, Vlad is thrilled to be appointed judge for the Magenta Educational Royal Court for Youth. Unfortunately, his first case is a doozy. His good friend Magellan shows up in court with an illegal baby dragon! Good grief! How can the brand new judge do his duty without losing his friends? __________________ Whether it's speaking up at a feast, reading a map, taking a test in a strange kingdom, or playing by the rules, Seven Kingdoms Fairy Tales are all about finding more magic in your life. One lucky child gets the perfect leadership gift. If only the fairies would remember the training wheels! __________________ For ages 9 to 12. Read in any order. Perfect for fans of funny, fast-paced fairy tales like Jean Ferris' Once Upon a Marigold or E.G. Foley's The Gryphon Chronicles. Also for friends of entertaining adventure stories. . .with a side of handy life skills. (Jacqueline Davies' The Lemonade Wars, Shannon Hale's Princess Academy or Jessica Day George's Tuesdays at the Castle series) PRAISE FOR THE SERIES Book 1: Trouble With Parsnips “Kids will love every quirky thing about it!” --Kristi Wientge, author, KARMA KHULLAR’S MUSTACHE Book 2: Lost With Leeks "delightful funny book that captures the readers heart from start to finish. A wicked Queen, hot air balloons, a friendly yellow dragon and a Prince with a lot of responsibility and a huge talent for getting lost make for a hilarious journey. . . will definitely be sharing it with my grandchildren." -Sharon Walker, grandparent "a wonderful and fantastical story. . .a great read for older elementary children. . .enjoyed discovering this whimsical world, watching Nero overcome his obstacles, and seeing the growth of characters through the story. . ." -Christina Newcomb "Very cute story. I can't wait to read it with my girls! As someone who has no sense of direction, I love that Nero is directionally challenged also. I hope there are more books to follow. I'd love to read about the other characters or even more adventures with Nero." -Charlotte's Reviews (Goodreads) Book 2.5: Trouble at the Valentine Factory "Gr 4-7–Decher's fourth book in the "Seven Kingdoms" series is a zany story of ingenuity and collaboration. Life in the Seven Kingdoms is never dull, especially not with fairies popping by to ask for favors and a cranky queen creating candies that will put a spell on anyone who eats them." --Jen McConnel, SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL Book 3: Under Pressure With A Squash "Whimsy and adventure at every turn! . . . another wonderful read. Funny, delightful and whimsical story of two royal siblings who learn what leadership requires. Smiles for readers of all ages who will relate with the troubles these two face in doing what must be done - whether it's learning multiplication tables or utilizing archery skills!" —Eileen Schnabel, author, ONE IF BY LAND, TWO IF BY SUBMARINE

One click this sizzling series starter now! A Dragon. A Druid. A Disaster. Art student Mara Krane has no time for the sexy 'dragon' in her dreams, even if he insists she is the key to saving humanity. But as her dormant magic emerges, she can no longer ignore her immortal mate. Trusting him will make her a target in a war that has lasted for millennia and unearth a long-buried family secret, concealing the betrayal of a former life. As she faces an ancient adversary set on her destruction, will her hopes burn to the ground, or will she discover that love hath no fury like a dragon scorned? This series is perfect for fans of Zoe Chant, Terry Bolryder, T.S. Joyce, Nalini Singh, Christine Feehan and Lora Leigh.

One click Draco and sink your teeth into this wild paranormal romance today! Jemma is the poster child for bad luck. Nothing surprises her, not even discovering she's a cursed druid. As her dark fate unfolds, and the people she trusted to protect her turn out to be the enemy, she relies on the dragon who claims to be her mate. They set out to find an ancient artifact that can break her curse and bind the powers of the mage set on their destruction. The path to Jemma's salvation is wrought with peril, and she must surrender her power to ensure Draco's survival. When the mage attains a power, he has long searched for, she is left with an unalterable choice that will determine her future. Will her sacrifice bring redemption for the misdeeds of the past, or will she ensure the annihilation of dragon and druid alike? If you like the bite of the Reclaimed Dragons, Dragon Kings, and the Dragons of Mount Aterna series, then you’ll devour Tia Didmon’s sexy, imaginative series.

One click Thorn and sink your teeth into this wild paranormal romance today! A wolf. A dragon. A sacrifice. Ella Lake, recovering from a brutal attack, is stunned to learn the wolf that saved her is a dragon, her new friends are druids, and she is one of them. After traveling to the Amazon to restore Thorn’s dragon form, his transformation reveals they are more than a mated pair. A powerful mage has enlisted the forces of the dark dragons to ensure Ella and Thorn fail in their quest to retrieve a powerful artifact. Can Ella forsake one love to save another or will the mage gain the means to destroy the dragons? If you like the bite of the Reclaimed Dragons, Dragon Kings, and the Dragons of Mount Aterna series, then you’ll devour Tia Didmon’s sexy, imaginative series.

On the first day of summer vacation, children Alex, Jared, and Madison find something more waiting for them at home than the normal freedom that comes with summer. A family friend has come for a visit, bringing presents with him as usual. They are all in for a surprise, however, when the kids find that their miniature dragon statues have come alive! As the Zedmore family quickly discovers, raising dragons as pets is not something they were prepared for. When an elder dragon appears from another realm to bring the young dragons home, the human children are accidentally pulled through to the other world. Trouble has been brewing in the magical world of Shard and few creatures are happy with the arrival of the humans. To be allowed to return home, the Zedmore children must first make the treacherous journey to see the Dragon Council. Even if granted permission to access a portal back to Earth, will the protection under Dragon Law be enough to get them home safely? An adventure that combines magic and intrigue, Dragon Law is the first book in the Legend of Shard series.

Their meeting might change the fate of the world. A young dragon, fleeing a harsh and cruel leader, looking for freedom and love. A daring human, an explorer who cannot ignore a plea for help, not even when a dangerous firebeast utters it. When they meet, they change each others lives – and possibly the future of the world. Set centuries before The Cloud Lands saga, this book continues the tale of what happened when dragons invaded the Southern Continent where humans dwell. Best reading order: Dragon Prey Dragon Clan More books in the same world: Dorelle's Journey Kraken War Dragon Court Betrayal Borderline

The book of Daniel 2 reveals by symbols the successive empires/kingdoms of the world with a statue of a human figure of a head of gold, chest of silver, thighs of bronze, legs of iron, and feet of a mixture of clay and iron. Daniel 7, which describes four beasts (a lion, a bear, a leopard, and a terrible beast with ten horns), covers the same period in world history as in chapter 2. While the king of Babylon saw the majestic power and grandeur of the Gentile empire/kingdoms, Prophet Daniel saw their real character, beastly conduct, wicked rule, and profligate government. All the beasts (empire/kingdoms) were destroyed by the Messiah, Immanuel (the Stone), who the builders of the nations of man rejected and who is the cornerstone of the holy nation of believers. Revelation 12 describes the great dragon thrown down, the age-old serpent that is called the devil and Satan, he who continually deceives and seduces the entire inhabited world. He was thrown down to the earth, and his angels were thrown down with him. This usurping dragon would form successive compacts with mankind for the dominion of the earth. Revelation 13 shows the final compact between the nations of man and the man of sin, Satan (the dragons beasts), engulfing even the holy people (Israel, the churchthe woman on the beast in Revelation 17). When the stone finally destroyed the lawless kings of the nations/kingdoms, their rule was dispersed to the lots of nation-states created by the common peoplethe rule of commoners. These are the nation-states of democratically elected commoners. Revelation 13 (and 17) shows the rebellion and apostasy of our Christendom/Queendom of Babylon, the great nation-states of man setting themselves up against the son of man, Immanuel. Why the stone is about to crush Christendom of Babylon the great! And the stone that smote the image became a great mountain or rock and filled the whole earth (Daniel 2:3435). Yes, he is the rock of ages!

Merida was a normal girl who dreamed of the impossible for someone of her status: riding a dragon. That is, until she finds one. Ever since she found Estari, Merida's life, and her friend's lives, have all been in danger. Soon after she disguises herself as a man, a traitor in the dragon rider group starts an all-out war. But this is no ordinary war. This war involves magic, dragons, giants, phoenixes, betrayals, and love. Merida, who started to wonder why she was chosen, discovers a shocking secret...But more than her country is at stake. Can Merida and her friends prevail? Or will they die at the hands of the traitor? Read Dragon Law to find out. With illustrations by TJ Karagory.

As the only book of its kind in the New Testament, Revelation can be difficult to understand, and for readers without specialized training, the historical-critical approach used in many commentaries can provide more complication than illumination. Here James Resseguie applies the easily understandable tools introduced in his primer on narrative criticism to this challenging book. He shows how Revelation uses such features as rhetoric, setting, character, point of view, plot, symbolism, style, and repertoire to construct its meaning. This literary approach draws out the theological and homiletical message of the book and highlights its major unifying themes: the need to listen well, an overwhelmingly God-centered perspective, and the exodus to a new promised land. Here is a valuable aid for pastor and serious lay reader alike.