Ascendancy

 Ascendancy, AJ Brooks, 2026

This young adult novel is about an average teenager named Charlie. In Part 1, he was riding his bike through a dark forest. Coming across a mysterious stranger, at the absolute last moment, Charlie found that he could harness the power of a lightning storm to defeat his foe. The next day, Charlie receives an invitation from a paranormal school called the Halotempora Institute.

Here, in Part 2, Charlie and Melinda, a friend who discovers abilities of her own, look for a way to return to Halotempora. They were kicked out in Part 1; it is the sort of place one doesn't enter without an invitation. They are separated, and travel different paths to get stronger. Charlie is inducted into the Ascendancy. As he gets stronger, will he eventually lose himself? There is a dark plan afoot, created by Charlie's enemy, a person named Haddox. Will Charlie get to the bottom of it in time?

This novel is surprisingly good. It's got action, adventure, a bit of romance and plenty of sorcery. It is very much worth reading, for teens and adults.

Coconut Water for Health and Healing

 Coconut Water for Health and Healing, Bruce Fife, Piccadilly Books, 2008

Coconut water is a beverage that comes from coconuts, and contains all kinds of vitamins, amino acids, enzymes, minerals and antioxidants.

After strenuous exercise, or on a hot day, replacement of electrolytes is very important. Studies have shown that coconut water does a better job than water or sports drinks. That's because its electrolyte content is similar to that of human plasma. It has been used as an intravenous fluid for more than 60 years. Coconut water can help to dissolve kidney stones, relieve constipation, improve digestion, lower high blood pressure and enhance your immune system.

Buying, and drilling a hole in, a real coconut is preferred, because the coconut water is freshest and most nutritious. On the other hand, drinking a container of store-bought coconut water is very acceptable. Coconut water is a very natural liquid, with no artificial chemicals. Whatever your ailment, coconut water is very much worth trying. Start your journey to better health right here.