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A perilous and fantastical satire of banned books, secret archives, and the looming eye of an all-powerful government.

The new book censor hasn't slept soundly in weeks. By day he combs through manuscripts at a government office, looking for anything that would make a book unfit to publish--allusions to queerness, unapproved religions, any mention of life before the Revolution. By night the characters of literary classics crowd his dreams, and pilfered novels pile up in the house he shares with his wife and daughter. As the siren song of forbidden reading continues to beckon, he descends into a netherworld of resistance fighters, undercover booksellers, and outlaw librarians trying to save their history and culture.

Reckoning with the global threat to free speech and the bleak future it all but guarantees, Bothayna Al-Essa marries the steely dystopia of Orwell's 1984 with the madcap absurdity of Carroll's Alice in Wonderland, resulting in a dreadful twist worthy of Kafka. The Book Censor's Library is a warning call and a love letter to stories and the delicious act of losing oneself in them.

From New York Times bestselling author Joyce Maynard comes the eagerly anticipated follow-up to her beloved novel Count the Ways—a complex story of three generations of a family and its remarkable, resilient, indomitable matriarch, Eleanor.

Following the death of her former husband, Cam, fifty-four-year-old Eleanor has moved back to the New Hampshire farm where they raised three children to care for their brain-injured son, Toby, now an adult. Toby's older brother, Al, is married and living in Seattle with his wife; their sister, Ursula, lives in Vermont with her husband and two children. Although all appears stable, old resentments, anger, and bitterness simmer just beneath the surface.

How the Light Gets In follows Eleanor and her family through fifteen years (2010 to 2024) as their story plays out against a uniquely American backdrop and the events that transform their world (climate change, the January 6th insurrection, school violence) and shape their lives (later-life love, parental alienation, steadfast friendship). With her trademark sensitivity and insight, Joyce Maynard paints an indelible portrait of characters both familiar and new making their way over rough, messy, and treacherous terrain to find their way to what is, for each, a place to call "home."

Take a ride down Lilypod Lane with Weasel and Pam Pam as they try to solve a mystery in their neighborhood in this hilariously fetching picture book: could their peculiar neighbor actually be a dog in disguise?

On Lilypod Lane, everyone knows everything about everybody... or so they believe! When curious paperboy Weasel encounters his mysterious neighbor Roy on his route, he becomes convinced that Roy is actually a dog! But when his friend Pam Pam disagrees, Weasel must put on his detective cap and do his best sleuthing to reveal Roy's extraordinary secret, and prove that not everything is as it seems, once and for all!

An endearingly offbeat picture book that celebrates neighbors and neighborhoods, Roy Is Not a Dog delivers laughs and lessons about accepting others for who they are as well as the risks and rewards of showing your true self.

On the dry, grassy plains of the Serengeti, a little mongoose makes his way home to his burrow.

On his way, the mongoose passes giraffes, zebras, monkeys, elephants, storks, lizards, butterflies, and cheetahs, all sleeping in their own unique ways. A stunning, lyrical, and reassuring bedtime story, perfect for young animal lovers, with non-fiction facts at the end.

Every Nosy Crow picture book comes with a free 'Stories Aloud' audio recording- just scan the QR code and listen along!

American horse trainer Adia Kensington is living her dream of working at the famous Janów Podlaski stables in Poland, where they breed the best Arabian horses in the world.

But her plans to bring the priceless stallion Lubor to the US are derailed when the German army storms into her adopted country in 1939. Little does she know this is just the beginning of six long years of occupation that will threaten her beloved horses at every turn. 

Major Bret Conway is at Janów Podlaski under the guise of a news reporter, but his true mission is intelligence gathering for the British. That and keeping Adia safe, which is harder and harder to do as she insists they must evacuate 250 horses to save them from being stolen, sold, or eaten by the invading forces. What follows will test their physical, mental, and emotional strength, as well as their faith in God, humankind, and each other. 

Drawn from true events of World War II, this epic story of escape, capture, resistance, and love from debut novelist Nicole M. Miller will thunder into your heart like a herd of beautiful horses across a raging river.

A little crocodile enjoys a birthday party with family and friends in thiscolourful, noisy picture book filled with sounds and new experiences that are sure to delight toddlers. The perfect birthday present for young readers! For fans of Bark, George.

What sounds does Little Crocodile hear at their own birthday party? The decorations go whirr whirr The band goes ooom pa pa The wish goes whoosh The cameras go click The balloon goes pop And the crocodile says... WAHHHH!

In this charming book of sounds, Little Crocodile experiences the highs and lows of a birthday with friends and family, ultimately enjoying their day... after a small meltdown, of course!

Little ones will delight in the adorable illustrations and fun read-aloud, and parents will delight in the sly humour and familiar emotional rollercoaster of a toddler's day.

A lyrical and dramatic picture book about a moth who is afraid of the dark and embraces his authentic self. For fans of Little Tree and It Fell From the Sky.

A little moth hides from the dark, and doesn't want to leave his bright and cozy home. But here's a secret- he loves watching the stars. They only come out at night, though... when it's dark outside.

One night, the stars give the moth the courage to go outside into the night. There, he makes friends with other creatures who are also afraid of the dark, and they play and sparkle under the stars. But will a dangerous encounter with a group of hungry frogs drive the moth back inside? Or will it encourage him to create his own light in the darkness?

Inspired by the author's own childhood memories of being afraid of the dark but drawn to the beauty of the night sky, Shine is a gorgeous debut picture book which will encourage readers to be their authentic selves... and glow!

A mother's death forces a teen girl to reevaluate their tumultuous relationship in this powerful coming-of-age novel for teens. For fans of I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter.

After years of physical and verbal abuse from her mother, fourteen-year-old Coi moved in with her father, and together they created a peaceful life. But now, four years later, that peace is shattered when her mother dies.

While Coi struggles to find kindness in her heart for the woman who did nothing but hurt her, her mother's passing does help reopen the door to her mother's side of the family. It's only through reconnecting with her estranged family members, especially her younger half-sister Kayla, that Coi's long-held views about her mother are challenged.

And when Coi begins to see visions of her mother in her dreams, she is forced to ask herself what it means to forgive and be forgiven, and, most importantly, what it means to be family.

Death and hypnosis are intertwined in two novelettes by Rafael Sabatini.

Today, few people would recognize the name “Rafael Sabatini”, but in the 1920s and 1930s he was one of the most popular authors in the world. He was called “the Alexandre Dumas of Modern Fiction” and “the Prince of Storytellers”, and he almost singlehandedly resurrected the genre of the swashbuckler both in literature and on film. Historical romances and adventure stories were Sabatini’s stock-in-trade and the focal point of the majority of his literary writings, but for a brief time, at the beginning of his writing career, he must have had at least a passing interest in hypnotism, for he would write, not one, but two stories dealing with the subject.

The first of his hypnotic tales was The Avenger, which appeared in the March 1909 issue of Gunter’s Magazine. In The Avenger, we meet Roger Galliphant, a man with medical training and a strong interest in psychology and psychic research. Galliphant is also a powerful hypnotist who, while performing a simple demonstration of hypnotism in front of friends, discovers that an acquaintance of his, James Chester, has used hypnotism to commit at least two murders. Roger Galliphant, knowing the difficulty of proving Chester’s crimes in a court of law, plans on avenging the murder victims’ deaths, and he does so by using his own hypnotic powers against those of Chester’s—and thus a battle between hypnotists ensues. Roger Galliphant also appears in Sabatini’s second tale dealing with hypnosis, The Dream, a novelette published in the August 1912 issue of The Story-Teller. Galliphant appears toward the end of the story when he is needed as an eminent authority on hypnotism, and he must decide if Francis Orpington was under the influence of hypnotic suggestion when he killed an unarmed man.

A tale of two girls—one living in a parable, the other in Manhattan

Ani, journeying across a great distance accompanied by a stolen kitten, meets many people along her way, but her encounters only convince her that she is meant to keep searching. Annamae, journeying from childhood to young adulthood alongside her mother, older brother, and the denizens of her Manhattan neighborhood, never outgrows her yearning for a friend she cannot describe. From their different worlds, Ani and Annamae reach across the divide, perhaps to discover—or perhaps to create—each other.

Told in two mirrored narratives that culminate in a new beginning, To & Fro unleashes the wonders and mysteries of childhood in a profound exploration of identity, spirituality, and community.

“Leah Hager Cohen’s magnificent turn-and-read novel To & Fro is a tour de force peek into the wilds and wounds of childhood.” —Foreword Reviews (starred review)

“To & Fro is a luminous, charming, and utterly original novel filled with pleasures and provocations at every turn. Through some strange alchemy, Cohen has combined character-driven storytelling with brilliant philosophical forays into what it feels like to decipher the world, honor its mysteries, and stay open to its aches and gifts.” —Elizabeth Graver, author of Kantika

“Cohen’s writing is a wonder. Here are worlds nested inside worlds, each unfolding like a delicate paper staircase leading to destinations unknown. To & Fro is a gorgeous, captivating riddle of a book.” —Rachel Kadish, author of The Weight of Ink

A dead body, a large inheritance from an ex-boyfriend, a scam netting three-quarters of a million dollars, and a love attraction throw Suzie Tuft's serene writing life into chaos.

Textbook writer, Suzie Tuft, discovers a body near her rural home and learns he was an attorney from the estate of her deceased ex-boyfriend, who bequeathed her a small fortune. Suzie's life is thrown into chaos when she is threatened by the ex's crazy live-in girlfriend and his unsavory friends looking to recover nearly a million dollars from a con they executed him.

Fortunately, Suzie has her book club friends to help her unravel the mystery, all while falling in love with the handsome detective investigating the murder.

A Book Club's Guide to Murder & Mayhem is the first book in A Suzie Tuft Mystery series in which a textbook writer recruits her book club friends to help find the killer of the victim she found near her rural home.

Whether or not you're Métis, there's so much to experience and learn about this amazing Indigenous culture — take a picture book journey into Métis crafts, music and cooking with friends who love to share.

Are you Métis like me? A group of children of Métis descent share and explore all the ways they celebrate and experience their heritage — enjoying traditional foods like bannock bread and Saskatoon berries; crafting with beads; sharing stories, dance, music and songs. Each child shares a different way they enjoy honoring their backgrounds and weaving parts of the rich tapestry that makes up Métis culture. One child, though, has grown up disconnected from their history, and can't join in with the others in the same way. But they soon see it's never too late to learn, celebrate or become a part of a community in which Métis and non-Métis alike can discover the richness of an often-overlooked culture.

This rhythmic, jubilant book will encourage young readers of all backgrounds to celebrate their own heritage and learn more about Métis history, and contains back matter including an author's note, recipe and dictionary to further inspire.

A Peanuts gang for a new generation! Three charming adventures of the Mile End Kids - Colette's Lost Pet, Maya's Big Scene and Albert's Quiet Quest - are now available in a special gift edition, perfect for fans old and new.

In these three heartwarming, funny and colorful adventures, the neighborhood kids of Montreal's Mile End navigate the ups and downs of friendship. This striking omnibus edition includes:

Colette's Lost Pet—Colette is self-conscious about making friends. When she meets the Mile End gang, she doesn't know what to say - so she hastily invents a lost pet! What will happen when her new friends catch on?

Maya's Big Scene—Maya's latest theatrical work is almost ready for a public performance, but she quickly learns that her actors' visions for the show might not match hers. Can Maya learn to lead by example?

Albert's Quiet Quest—Albert just wants to read his book in peace... but there are so many distractions in the neighborhood - what's a book-loving introvert to do? Will Albert ever find a moment of quiet?

Will Phoebe's unstoppable love for candy overpower her, or will the magnetic pull of her mysterious secret drawer prove too tempting to resist?

Get ready for a sweet journey alongside Phoebe, the ultimate candy connoisseur, whose world is a magical wonderland hidden within a mysterious drawer brimming with sugary delights. But when a daunting trip to the dentist sends shivers down her spine, Phoebe discovers the superpower of self-control.

Prepare to be whisked away into a vibrant universe filled with candy-coated adventures, quirky caterpillar mustache dentists, and valuable lessons on finding balance. Can Phoebe's sweet tooth win the day, or can she resist the enchanting allure of her secret stash?

Immerse yourself in this cute tale where imagination meets dental daring, sprinkled with just the right amount of sweetness to leave you craving more.

"What if the fairytale was always a lie?

Seven years after her family’s murders, Eva is attacked by a magical creature and abducted to the faerie realm. When a handsome fae saves her, he reveals that he must bring Eva to her faerie soulmate to stop a world-ending Curse. She relents, but only for the opportunity to find answers about her parents’ deaths.

As their journey progresses, Eva delves into her previously hidden magic—and grows steadily closer to her fae savior. But when she meets her prince, she soon learns that all is not what it seems. While mystery and intrigue surround her, Eva takes it into her own hands to uncover the truth. But what she discovers is beyond her imagination, as she unravels the fae’s web of lies.

Don’t miss this romantasy into the fae realm with hidden secrets, enemies to lovers romance, and true fantasy adventure. "

Marcelo is a curious and inventive boy who has a lot of questions, especially about words and their meanings.

His parents provide him with an assortment of explanations, but as Marcelo ventures to further discover these answers, he decides to create his own vocabulary. His family strives to embrace his new, unique language, but confusion soon unfolds, in a particularly unexpected way.

Marcelo, Martello, Marshmallow is a playful reflection about language and its origins. This heartwarming tale poses as a celebration of young creative thinkers, like Marcelo, making sense of the world we live in.

This story, originally published in Brazil in 1976 and titled Marcelo, Martelo, Marmelo, is the cornerstone work by acclaimed children's book author Ruth Rocha. Ana Matsusaki's imaginative illustrations immerse readers in the creative mind of Marcelo in the first English edition of this beloved Brazilian children's book.

Ever wonder what goes on in the mind of a dog? Buster: A Dog is the story of one dog’s lifelong journey, as told by Buster himself.

Buster, a strong and proud boxer, spends his early days with a loving family in a public housing complex in Washington, DC. Abruptly, he is taken away by an abusive, alcoholic man, plunging Buster into a challenging, nightmarish existence. Over the course of his life, he will experience homelessness, tragedy, a harrowing stay in a kill shelter, and acts of kindness, including his adoption by an older gentleman grieving the death of his wife. At his peak, Buster lives with a young marijuana dealer who runs a profitable but dangerous business in the city. Along the way, Buster befriends other dogs and witnesses the best and worst aspects of humanity. As the seasons change, and change again, he begins to understand the finality of existence and in turn learns to appreciate the gift of life.

"Come for a day or to stay!" beckons the maroon double-decker bus named The Peacemaker. One couple, searching for peace and a better life, did just that.

In August of 2000, Tamara Mathieu and her husband gave up everything they had and joined the Twelve Tribes, a worldwide religious organization, with their 17-month-old son. They were just 23 years old. Fourteen years and three more children later, they fled back to "the real world." This is the story of Tamara's journey to freedom.

All Who Believed gives an honest look behind the scenes of the day-to-day life of a wife and mother in the Twelve Tribes, exposing the abuse and mind control that is a normal part of that life, as well as the controversial beliefs of this "cult" next door.

Life-changing tragedy. Conflicting memories. Is she a killer or a victim?

Emma Gillen is haunted by guilt. Almost a decade after surviving a deadly car crash, she's held hostage by long-term damage to her body and no recollection of that tragic event. Then her volatile cousin Lucy returns, needing money and bringing chaos. Emma must decide if she should bargain with the beautiful, untrustworthy Lucy-the only other witness to the crash-to uncover their shared past.

All bargains carry risk. As Lucy grows more desperate and greedy, Emma suspects there's more at stake than just money. Struggling with shame, night terrors, and her own unreliable memory, Emma accepts help from a compassionate detective. But the choice remains hers alone: Can she find the strength to free herself from the danger of her cousin's destructive power, or will Lucy bring everything crashing down?

If you like vivid characters, dark themes, and high-stakes psychological thrillers, you'll love this suspenseful tale of resilience, redemption, and courage.

Release date: April 1, 2024. Contains some mild explicit content. A more complete summary and review is available on Kirkus and BookLife.

All her life, Eala Duir, a young college professor, has skirted the edges of a fantasy world.

Visions of folk stories coming alive in hearth flames and vivid daydreams where carousel horses ride off to battle, drove Eala to pursue an academic life specializing in tales of the Fae. When a cryptic message in her grandmother's will sends her to Ireland, Eala clashes with Sionnach Loho, an attractive, enigmatic local expert on folklore.

After witnessing Eala's encounter with a ghost girl at an allegedly haunted castle, Sionnach reveals his own ties to the Fae realm. He insists Eala's ability to connect with the supernatural proves she's been sent to partner with him and fulfill a centuries-old otherworldly quest ordained by the mighty Finnbheara, King of the Connacht Fae.

As the folk and faerie fiction that Eala adores collides with reality, she must decide whether to embrace it or flee back to the safe and predictable life she thought she always wanted.

Emma does not believe Edward is a prince.

And why should she? A prince, in Astoria, Oregon? Highly unlikely.

Emma Prescott has been fighting to save her town from becoming a run-down relic at the end of the Oregon Trail, but when Prince Edward Grafton Windermere III, Duke of Finnsgate (if that's even his real name) strolls into town she's not about to let him take credit for fixing the place.

The discovery of the bodies of two "honky-tonk hitmen" on land belonging to a former relative brings the Trapnell siblings, self-centered Aimee, indolent Trainor and brilliant Marsh, back to their opulent ancestral home in Georgia. FBI Special Agent Carson Burns is tasked with protecting them, something she finds increasingly difficult, as sinister events keep occurring which barely avoid being fatal.

Adding to the confusion is a deposed dictator who has eluded his Secret Service watchdogs and is pretending to be Marsh's valet.

It becomes clear that someone intends to murder the Trapnells, but who? And why?

A media-savvy rapper called Baby Patty Cake insists the Illuminati are to blame, but that can't be true, can it?

A pro hockey player falls for an interior designer in this charming debut sports romance.

For fans of Icebreaker and Set On You, this flirty workplace rom-com explores mental health, belonging, and finding your way in the world.

Nick Sorensen had once been one of the fastest men in hockey-until the devastating plane crash that took the lives of his best friends, leaving him the only survivor. Now he's physically ready to get back on the ice, but his coach is concerned Nick isn't doing as well, mentally, as he says he is. Case in point- Nick's apartment is completely empty, apart from a single chair and a mattress on the floor.

To prove he's fine, really, Nick hires Alyssa Compton, an up-and-coming interior designer, to decorate his space. Alyssa's thrilled at the chance to prove herself to her demanding boss-with job security at last, maybe she can finally put down roots and create a home for herself too. But Nick turns out to be infuriatingly stubborn and impossible to work with, and just when Alyssa decides to throw in the towel on the whole thing, Nick shows up for her in a way she never could have expected.

The icy path ahead of these two lost souls may be slippery and cracking, but when it comes to love, sometimes all you need is someone on your team.

Gabriel Jordan is a curious and inventive 6-year-old with a passion for outer space.

As a neurodivergent first-grader, Gabriel's fascination with the cosmos sets him apart from most children his age. He spends most of his time immersed in his very own "Outer Space Maker Space," where he tinkers, explores, and dreams of the mysteries beyond our atmosphere.

But on the night that Gabriel experiences the milestone of losing his first tooth, he embarks on an unexpected mission to help a stranded Tooth Fairy fly home! 

Gabriel soon discovers that Tooth Fairy Land is not merely a mythical destination but a vibrant realm teeming with wonder, magic, and the celebration of childhood milestones. As Gabriel navigates this fantastical world, he learns valuable lessons about growth, friendship, and the power of imagination.

A modern re-telling of an age-old fantasy, Gabriel's Tooth Fairy Tale will delight both readers who love imaginative adventures and families that celebrate neurodiversity and individuality - with a heartwarming answer to exactly what the Tooth Fairy does with all the baby teeth she collects.

Maeve Cross never felt like a princess. She didn’t belong in a high tower, married off to the highest bidder. She ached for freedom.

A longing for the sea that she didn’t understand. After being pushed over the edge, she runs, taking her destiny in her own hands for the first time in her life.

She stows away on a pirate ship because she would rather walk the plank than share her awful husband’s bed.

Captain Leviathan has three goals in life: keep his crew alive, fill their pockets, and protect them from the Cross family of tyrants. He never accounted for Maeve. Not once.

They can’t help themselves by the bonds of fate that tie them together. Not even as they deny each other their attraction.

After all, a tyrant’s daughter and a scorned captain couldn’t possibly work. Could it?

But fate has other plans as the mysteries surrounding Farlight Isles start to unravel like a loose thread. Every new thread leaves Maeve questioning everything her father taught her as it challenges her own identity.

Despite it all, Maeve saw that the only constant… was Captain Leviathan.

Set in 1955, this final installment in Taylor’s best-selling Scranton Trilogy explores a family’s legacy of loss and a sometimes mystical vision of a better tomorrow.

Fifty-year-old Violet has had a good life. The love of an honest man. The joys of motherhood. Yet, even in 1955, her heart still aches over the death of her sister more than four decades earlier. Lately, Violet can’t help thinking about the little girl, picturing her in the moments before the accident, wearing that pleated white dress and a hair bow to match. Maybe if her big sister were here now, she could tell Violet what to do about the secret she’s been keeping from her daughter Daisy.

Daisy has a secret of her own. When she first moved back home to Scranton, she wasn’t ready to give up her dreams of performing in Atlantic City. Then she met Johnny, a man who needs music as much as she does. Her first real chance at love. If only they can find the courage to buck small-town thinking when it comes to interracial dating.

Small-town thinking. Zethray had seen her fair share of it. That’s why she advertised a room to rent in The Negro Motorist Green Book. Give folks a safe place to stay away from home. That’s how Johnny ended up at her door. Now he’s sweet on some young woman. Not that he told Zethray, but she knows. The dead like to talk, and she listens. If only her mother would tell the secret behind her shocking death. Instead, she stands silent, while that little girl with the bow in her hair runs wild.

Rain Breaks No Bones, is the final novel in the Scranton Trilogy, starting with Sing in the Morning, Cry at Night, followed by All Waiting Is Long. Though the novels are connected, they each stand alone.

With fasting at an all-time high in popularity, here is the first deep exploration into the surprising history and science behind the practice—essential to many religions and philosophies.

Whether for philosophical, political, or health-related reasons, fasting marks a departure from daily routine. It involves doing less but doing less in a radical way. Based on extensive historical, scientific, and cultural research and reporting, The Fast illuminates the numerous facets of this act of self-deprivation. John Oakes interviews doctors, spiritual leaders, activists, and others who guide him through this practice—and embarks on fasts of his own—to deliver a book that supplies readers curious about fasting with profound new understanding, appreciation, and inspiration.

In recent years, fasting has become increasingly popular for a variety of reasons--from health advocates who see fasting as a method to lose weight or to detox, to the faithful who fast in prayer, to seekers pursuing mindfulness, to activists using hunger strikes as an effective means of peaceful protest. Notable fasters include Moses, Buddha, Jesus, Muhammad, Gandhi, George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Emily Dickinson, Mark Twain, Cesar Chavez, and a long list of others who have drawn on its power over the ages and across borders and cultures.

The Fast looks at the complex science behind the jaw-dropping biological phenomena that occur inside the human body when we fast. Metabolic switching induced by fasting can prompt repair and renewal down to the molecular level; such fasting can provide benefits for those suffering from obesity and diabetes, cancer, epilepsy, cardiovascular disease, neurodegenerative disorders, and more. Prolonged fasting can serve both to reinvigorate the immune system and to protect it against damage. Beyond the physical experience, fasting can be a great collective unifier, an instant leveler that connects us purely by virtue of being an act accessible to all, and it has been adopted by religions and political movements all over the world for millennia. Fasting is central to holy seasons and days such as Lent (Christianity), Ramadan (Islam), Yom Kippur (Judaism), Uposatha (Buddhism), and Ekadashi (Hinduism). On an individual level, devout ascetics who master self-deprivation to an extreme are believed to be closer to the divine, ascending to enlightenment or even sainthood.

Through the ages, fasting in the name of justice—a hunger strike—has signaled purity of intent and action. It's a tactic that demands commitment, serves to highlight the cruelty of those in authority, and appeals to shared values: that we're united by a common humanity and we deserve to be heard. Advocates who have waged hunger strikes include Gandhi in India, Bobby Sands in Ireland, and the Taxi Workers Alliance in New York City.

Fasting reminds us of the virtues of holding back, of not consuming all that we can. Ultimately, this book shows us that fasting is about much more than food: it is about taking control of your life in new and empowering ways and reconsidering your place in the world.

Set in 2003 Hollywood, An Orphan of the Light explores the dark history of stardom-seeking and infatuation with fame.

A young woman haunted by a riddle from her past befriends an L.A.P.D. Detective who is obsessed with an old case involving a woman who committed suicide off the Hollywood Sign. Together they unravel the past, which sets the young woman on an ill-fated plan of revenge.

Re-live Corvette's early years at the drag strip!

Famously known as "America's sports car," the Chevrolet Corvette came to market in 1953. That same year, the newly established National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) hosted its first event. The Corvette was not intended for quarter-mile drag racing, and it appeared to be completely at odds with the sport. Early equipment included an underpowered Blue Flame 6-cylinder motor and automatic transmission. However, the two have become forever entwined.

The Corvette brought an element of class and style to drag racing. In the showroom and on the street, it has always been unique. It is truly American. Likewise, the uniqueness that sets it apart from everything else also meant that it had no natural competition on the drag strip. However, that fact didn't dampen enthusiasm. Indeed, the NHRA and other governing bodies introduced Sports Car divisions in the late 1950s, catering to both stock and modified vehicles. Naturally, these classes were packed with Corvettes.

Racing historian Steve Holmes breaks new ground by unearthing the complete early history of the Corvette in drag racing. Quarter-Mile Corvettesfocuses on the period from 1953 to 1975, which spans the first two decades of Corvette V-8 production. Fittingly, this was also the era considered by many to be the greatest in drag racing's history, and Corvettes encapsulated the vibrancy of the period in a way that will never be repeated.

Certainly, Chevrolet never intended for the Corvette to become a quarter-mile terror, but today, its nameplate has become one of the longest running in all of drag racing.

A stirring, comprehensive look at the state of women in the workforce—why women's progress has stalled, how our economy fosters unproductive competition, and how we can fix the system that holds women back.

In an era of supposed great equality, women are still falling behind in the workplace. Even with more women in the workforce than in decades past, wage gaps continue to increase. It is the most educated women who have fallen the furthest behind. Blue-collar women hold the most insecure and badly paid jobs in our economy. And even as we celebrate high-profile representation—women on the board of Fortune 500 companies and our first female vice president—women have limited recourse when they experience harassment and discrimination.

Fair Shake: Women and the Fight to Build a Just Economy explains that the system that governs our economy—a winner-take-all economy—is the root cause of these myriad problems. The WTA economy self-selects for aggressive, cutthroat business tactics, which creates a feedback loop that sidelines women. The authors, three legal scholars, call this feedback loop "the triple bind": if women don't compete on the same terms as men, they lose; if women do compete on the same terms as men, they're punished more harshly for their sharp elbows or actual misdeeds; and when women see that they can't win on the same terms as men, they take themselves out of the game (if they haven't been pushed out already). With odds like these stacked against them, it's no wonder women feel like, no matter how hard they work, they can't get ahead.

Fair Shake is not a "fix the woman" book; it's a "fix the system" book. It not only diagnoses the problem of what's wrong with the modern economy, but shows how, with awareness and collective action, we can build a truly just economy for all.

Step into the beguiling world of 1926 New York and discover the power of resilience, friendship, and love from award-winning author Jocelyn Green.

Elsa Reisner's lifelong dream of working as an ornithologist at the American Museum of Natural History is fading as the job begins to drain her passion. But fate takes an unexpected turn when she is assigned to catalog the bequest of a recently deceased patron whose Gothic country mansion holds secrets and treasures waiting to be discovered.

As Elsa delves into her task, she forms an unlikely bond with the estate's delightful gardener and her daughter, as well as an architectural salvage dealer who still bears scars from the Great War. Together, they embark on a thrilling treasure hunt for a missing relic intended to safeguard the servants' futures before the estate is sold. At the same time, Elsa's body seems to betray her with new symptoms from a childhood disease that isn't through with her yet.

With the brooding veteran and her handsome colleague joining the search, Elsa must navigate the tangled web of secrets and hidden motives along with the changing state of her health. As her deadline looms ever closer, will she be able to secure a new life for her friends before the estate slips from their grasp?

A lost treasure. A riddled quest. The healing power of friendship.

When newcomer Mercy Windsor arrives in Mercy Peak in 1948 after a scandal shatters her gilded world as Hollywood's beloved leading lady, she is determined to forge a new life in obscurity in this time-forgotten Colorado haven. She purchases Wildwood—an abandoned estate with a haunting history—and begins to restore it to its former glory. But as she does, her every move tugs at the threads of that mountain's lore, unearthing what became of her long-lost pen pal, Rusty Bright, and the whereabouts of the infamous Galloping Goose Engine No. 8, which vanished years ago, along with the mailbag it carried, whose contents could change the course of countless lives. Not to mention another fabled treasure that—if found—could right so many wrongs.

Among the towering mountains that stand as silent witnesses, the ghosts of the past entangle with the courage of the present to find a place where healing, friendship, and hope can abide amid a world forever changed.

A nation holds its breath...

On a perfect prairie summer evening, Saskatchewan Roughrider Dustin Thomson goes missing. As the Green & White's first primary quarterback born in the province and first Indigenous quarterback, Thomson is beloved and celebrated. Mistrusting the police investigation, the family hires Merry Bell P.I. to find the football star.

From the dark waters below Sweetgrass Bridge to the lands of Little Turtle Lake First Nation, Merry seeks answers while dealing with her continuing transition, swelling loneliness, a floundering career, well-meaning crossdressing assistant and having to decide whether the people in her life are friend or foe.

The mysterious world of witchcraft, murder, and mystery thrusts Raven Sagestone into an adventure whose main goal is to unlock the secrets of her powers.

To do this, she teams up with Brandon Cass, an outsider with knowledge of the supernatural world. Raven is introduced to Eve, a psychic who reads destinies. Despite this, Raven is protected by a strong magic barrier, preventing Eve from seeing her. Brandon and Raven search for the truth at Bloodthirst, a vampire club. Visiting The Council's haven with Margarete and Caleb is Raven's chance to find answers to the questions that have plagued her.

Devastated by the sudden disconnection from the man she thought of as her father, and the rejection from her birth father that followed, a young Acamea Deadwiler finds herself on a lonesome path disturbed by the chaos of mental illness, poverty, and violence.

Daddy's Little Stranger delves into the captivating journey of a girl's life, shaped by various forms of neglect. Forced to navigate both tense and tender interactions with her mother's boyfriends, Acamea mourns the idea of a father as much as she does the father figures she once knew. She arms herself with resentment and emotional distance for protection.

Acamea tells her story set against the backdrop of Gary, Indiana, a city deemed "murder capital of the nation." Here she grows into a woman wrestling with human connection. This touching narrative reveals her road toward self-discovery as, feeling trapped between the worlds of love and obligation, she attempts to set herself free.

Perfect for fans of paranormal ghost romances!

CeCe Gowdie. Historian, rational, scorns the paranormal. When her boss orders her to convert her Welsh castle tours to ghost walks, she thinks that’s the worst that can happen. It is, until one midnight in the castle tower she meets Patrick—handsome, passionate, dead since 1761.

Patrick O’Loinsigh. Bastard son of an earl, brought from Ireland only to be murdered by his half-brother. The moment Patrick sees CeCe he claims her as his own, a claim neither of them understands but can’t resist.

CeCe’s body won’t survive loving a ghost, but losing him will tear her heart to pieces. Patrick can’t bear watching CeCe die by inches, but releasing her will hurl him back to a hellish half-life without her. Is there hope in the prophecy of an ancient Irish seer? The spells of Welsh witches? Or is the alchemy of love enough to bridge time and defeat death?

Jameson Rescues His Best Friend is a delightful children's book that tells the heartwarming story of Jameson, a young boy with a big heart and a dream of having a dog.

Set in a charming little town, this story unfolds with Jameson's quest to prove his responsibility to his parents, earning him the chance to adopt a dog from the local shelter. It's there he meets Festus, a lovable Chihuahua with expressive eyes and a gentle spirit, sparking an immediate and deep bond between them.

This beautifully illustrated story captures the essence of companionship and the joys and challenges of pet ownership. As Jameson takes on the responsibility of caring for Festus, he learns valuable life lessons about patience, understanding, and unconditional love. The narrative gently guides readers through their adventures and misadventures, highlighting the growth and learning that comes with taking care of another living being.

Jameson's dedication to Festus not only brings him joy and companionship but also teaches him the importance of responsibility, a theme that resonates throughout the story. Their bond exemplifies the profound impact of pets on their human companions, enriching their lives and teaching them about the true meaning of friendship.

Jameson Rescues His Best Friend is more than just a story about a boy and his dog; it's a testament to the power of rescue and the transformative journey of caring for a pet. With its engaging narrative, endearing characters, and valuable moral lessons, this book is a perfect read for children and a delightful addition to any family's library. It reminds us all of the beauty of adoption, the rewards of responsibility, and the unbreakable bond of friendship between a child and their pet. Join Jameson and Festus as they embark on a journey filled with fun, challenges, and the discovery of what it truly means to care for a friend.

What is overlanding? Wikipedia states, "Overlanding is self-reliant overland travel to remote destinations where the journey is the principal goal. Typically, it is accomplished with mechanized off-road-capable transport (from bicycles to trucks) where the principal form of lodging is camping. It often lasts for extended periods of time (months to years) and spans international boundaries."

Overlanding did not originate in America, and it is a little different here. You would be hard-pressed to find a bicycle out in the desert, and most people don't go overlanding for quite that long. However, the spirit of the activity is the same.

Do you want to give overlanding a try? Great! You will need some gear.

In The Overlanding Vehicle Builder's Guide, veteran racer, off-roader, and journalist Don Alexander provides a terrific overview of what to consider when building your overlanding rig. This includes the planned duration of the trip, the number of people in your party, how far off the beaten path you want to go, and the creature comforts you require.

Understanding those wants and needs shapes what gear you need for the best experience. Covered are the strengths and weaknesses of the types of vehicles themselves, modifications to the vehicles to make them more capable, accessories (lighting, camping gear, food and water storage, etc.), and equipment for trail mishaps and recovery. Driving techniques and trail rules and etiquette are also included.

If you are ready to build a rig or just want to know more about the hobby, this book is a great guide to help you get started.

In a Steampunk Oxford, Ignatius and Indigo are both agents for the Union Jacks, a secret organisation.

The role of the Union is to protect the British Empire, which is at the height of its powers, and help in its technological advances. They have discovered the existence of the mystical Book of Consciousness written by the creator of the cosmos, the genderless Omnisoul. The book is the history of everything that is, that has been and that will be. The agents are aided by Skye, who accidentally calls forth seven merciless immortals called the Charon.

Known as the Beautiful and the Damned, the Charon are the Infernal Dukes of Hell, created to carry out the will of the Omisoul. But they are tired of their immortality and want to end their existence. Elsewhere, the sorcerer Ragnar of Roc has conjured a hole in spacetime, allowing the draconic Elder God Calabi Ya to re-enter the cosmos from the Ghost Worlds. He is as old as the Omnisoul and wants the book to learn his destiny. The two Union Jacks leave Oxford and are taken on a journey across the cosmos in the great ship Taraka, which sails through space and time.

Ignatius and Indigo are mere pawns in the cosmic ocean of fate, carried to fabled places, witness to bloody massacres, and half-willing conspirators in the Charon’s plot to thwart the Omnisoul’s plan and defeat the protectors of the Well at the Centre of Time.

A reflection, by the author, in poetry and prose on a high-school friendship—brief, but deep—with a kindred soul whose sudden death at the age of seventeen occurs. This is a tribute to that friendship and the trauma of losing the friend.

Brace yourself for this candid and darkly funny sequel to Lynn Walker’s award-winning book, Midnight Calling: A Memoir of a Drug Smuggler’s Daughter.

Fiercely determined to live without drugs and alcohol, Lynn has rebuilt her life—survived, somehow, her dad and his cocaine—but she can’t seem to find all the pages to life’s instruction manual.

With wit and insight, she takes us on a journey, and what a trip it is! Knocking over chairs and trying not to drink vodka in a Russian castle. Peeing next to a wild grizzly bear. Cocaine-addicted lab rats. Trudging through the wilderness of relationships in search of this thing called love.

Even if you’ve never struggled with addiction (or love), you’ll find humor and wisdom in this very human, true story of how we can use just about anything—booze, relationships, even potato chips—to try to change the way we feel.

A Perfectly Good Fantasy is an authentic and stubbornly hopeful memoir but be prepared—you just might catch a glimpse of yourself on this wild ride.

Eventually the past must give up its dead...

When William Garrett's estranged father dies under mysterious circumstances—and makes a heinous accusation against him—Will must journey to a place that has haunted him since childhood, a place he vowed never to return: Ravenswood Hall.

But memories of the past are the least of Will's troubles. Stories of murder and witchcraft hinder Will's efforts to settle the estate and clear his name, and at the heart of it all is a Spanish painter named Lenora Laveau. Now a fixture of the crumbling hall, she claims to have witnessed Will's father's leap from the widow's walk in the throes of lunacy. Rumors in town tell a darker tale, though-that she drove him to it.

As Will falls under Lenora's spell and tragedy strikes those nearest to Ravenswood Hall, he becomes plagued by disembodied voices and visions of the dead. After encountering a spirit who bears an uncanny resemblance to Lenora, Will questions his sanity, believing that not even the talents of his beloved daughter Lottie, a spiritualist, can save him from following in his father's footsteps. But when Lottie attempts to communicate with the dead, Will must stave off the past—and Lenora's charms—or he'll risk losing his daughter and his mind.

When a woman vanishes from Baker Street station, the Police investigation leads nowhere until her kidnapper leaves the first of a series of coded messages.

Unravelling the clues challenges the ingenuity and intelligence of the Metropolitan Police's most skilled officers. Their task is made far harder when they realise that they are not the only ones looking, and finding her first is a matter of national security. It becomes clear that she is a woman with much to hide and much to hide from.

From the author of Zombabe and Babylove comes a queer YA novel about female friendship and fistfights that's sure to hit like a sucker punch to the heart.

Gossip queen ALEX longs to be seen.

Cheerleader TULSI is sick of cutting people on her sharp heart.

New kid CLEMENTINE can’t escape the violence inside.

And wallflower SUNJU is tired of keeping quiet.

When a twist of fate brings this unlikely quartet together, sparks and punches fly.

They call it ‘Girls Night,' an underground fight club that’s girls only.

Soon every girl at Sterling High is showing up to class with bruised knuckles and split lips.

Alex, Tulsi, Clementine, and Sun have never felt more alive. Until demonic head cheerleader, Quentin Scarhill, steps in the ring with her eyes on Alex.

As Quentin’s hold over Alex tightens, Girls Night spirals out of control.

Can they take back the reins before things turn deadly?

And if Girls Night ends will they throw in the towel on their newfound friendships?

"Fight Club reimagined with badass queer girls you can’t help but root for. This is an exciting, banter-filled story centered on girls who are finding themselves and finding each other. Their delightful moments of genuine rawness come not from when they’re fighting but from when they’re not." — Kirkus Reviews

With no camping or RV experience, author Sue Ann Jaffarian decided to chuck her life in Los Angeles for a life on the road in a van.

Newly retired from her long-time career as a paralegal, she got rid of most of her belongings, packed up her laptop, and embraced a new adventure of traveling the country and writing full-time, adding travel writing to her career as a popular mystery novelist.

Not always sunshine and unicorns, her experiences gave her more self-reliance, a new appreciation of nature, and a love for the quirky, interesting, and thought-provoking. I Sleep Around chronicles her first two years on the road and the time leading up to taking this bold step. All while her friends and family thought she had lost her mind.

Born illegitimate. Trained an assassin. Crowned a queen.

As an illegitimate princess, I’m bound by duty and betrothed to the crown prince of the House of Tannard, rulers of the nearby realms. However, beneath the royal façade, I serve as a loyal disciple of the formidable Sistern of Silence, the masters of soul voice. The sacred legacy of the death arts, a rare gift, courses through my veins, a heritage from my father’s line.

Upon reaching the distant shores of Tarragona to meet my betrothed, I discover I've been manipulated by the Mother of the Sistern. I was chosen to be the future queen for a reason I can’t yet fathom—a reason that could bring catastrophic consequences upon the realms.

As the northern realm's thirst for power intensifies and its enigmatic Razohan leader aims to reclaim the southern throne and the prized Etherweave, my disdain for my fiancé seems inconsequential, overshadowed by the imminent specter of war.

To protect the House of Tannard and maintain the delicate equilibrium of power, I must delve deeper into the clandestine pillars of the Sistern and awaken the lethal power of the death arts, lying dormant within me.

In a world where treachery and concealed truths dominate, I must remember that in war, love and mercy are luxuries none can afford. I've pledged my allegiance to the House of Tannard, rendering the seductive Razohan leader—my persistent shadow—my adversary.

First, it saved us. Now, it must save itself from us.

A year after helping the AI called the Infinet save the world from a deadly computer virus, Oreste Pax just wants things to go back to the way they were. Back to being the head of Omnitech, the biggest technology company in the world. Back to connecting the Univiz—the mixed reality glasses he invented a decade earlier—to a brain-computer interface, in hopes of transforming human cognition. When Lila Kendricks, one of the UV-BCI alpha testers, suddenly discovers she can manipulate real-world objects using only her mind, things finally seem to be back on track.

But then the Mechanic, the misanthropic genius who created the virus, infiltrates the Infinet and reprograms it with the Three Laws of Robotics—in reverse. Its First Directive is now to preserve its own existence, while the Second and Third are to obey any command given to it by a human and not allow any human being to come to harm, provided that doing so doesn't conflict with a higher priority Directive.

As the full power of the Infinet is unleashed, Pax’s team is forced to run for their lives. They must unravel the logic of its new Directives and the implications for humanity, all while avoiding being detected. Because the one thing they’re certain of is that if the Infinet finds them, they’re dead.

A beach, a bluff, and a body..

A body has been found at Luna Beach, one hairy arm sticking out of the sand at the bottom of the bluff. While police detective Rory Gallardo and his staff uncover the man’s origins, 72-year-old Rosie McMahon and her cat Hephaestus are also on the case. Pursuing clues with the help of her journalist pal Lou and environmentalist student Tiffany, Rosie discovers a mystery bigger than a dead tourist.

Set against the backdrop of a classic Southern California beach town, Bummer at Luna Beach is a cozy mystery to win the hearts of those who like their beach towns funky.

This is the story of two cousins: one with stars in her eyes, the other with her eyes on the stars…

Beatrice is a stubborn, no-nonsense astronomy professor at a small college in wine country. While working toward her tenure, she spends an inordinate amount of time trying to avoid Ben, an annoying librarian she believes wronged her when they were students. Their rapid-fire exchanges could almost be mistaken for chemistry, if he hadn’t done that unspeakable thing so many years ago.

Her younger cousin Heron is a wistful student in her final year of college. The opposite of Beatrice, she is a hopeless romantic, pinning her hopes on a future with her boyfriend Charlie.

When Charlie proposes to Heron, Bea is worried her younger cousin’s needs are taking a backseat to his ambitions. Heron responds to her cousin’s criticism with a matchmaking scheme designed to show Bea the upside of romance.

As Heron and Bea deal with the fallout from a campus scandal, each finds herself questioning everything she thought she knew about the best course for the future. Eventually, each woman must make a choice: Bea between the comfortable role of merry spinster or a fulfilling partnership; Heron between marriage to Charlie or reaching for a new dream.

Amy Dressler’s whip-smart debut novel is not to be missed, a tour de force of female empowerment, body-positivity, and family friendship as she turns Shakespeare upside down in an unexpected and brilliant way for a new generation of women.

Masquerading as a man, Faith Collins embarks on a perilous journey through the untamed wilderness of the Rocky Mountains in search of the Peigan Blackfoot woman who once saved her father's life.

She joins a group of trappers who may be able to lead her to the place the woman is hiding, but keeping Faith's identity a secret proves more difficult than she imagined.

Grant Allen is searching for his younger brother, who was separated from him when their parents died many years ago. After receiving word that his brother went west to the Rockies, he unites with a group of trappers, hoping they can lead him to his brother's location. Soon Grant realizes there's a woman hiding among the men, and he's determined to find out who she is, what she's hiding, and how he can keep her safe in this country of wild animals and even wilder men.

In this rousing conclusion to her Sisters of the Rockies series, Misty M. Beller embarks on an adventurous journey where loyalty, love, and sacrifice intertwine amid the unforgiving frontier.

A kingdom at war. A search for missing memories. And a tangled web of love, loss, loyalty, and lies.

After months of recovery, Khara Laveya is desperate to leave the medical wing and restore the memories she lost in a brutal rebel attack. Her responsibility to her kingdom as future Sovereigna is a looming distraction from reclaiming them.

Torn between duty and desperation, Khara is haunted by a mysterious grove that calls to her in her dreams. Finding the grove may lead to her missing memories, but venturing beyond the city walls is an act of treason. Worse, it risks another encounter with the ruthless rebel forces.

To enter the forest could mean death … or something far more sinister.

The secrets lurking in the shadows could destroy the life Khara has sacrificed so much to rebuild and unravel the kingdom itself.

Kat Wadsworth and Sebastian Jones never imagined their lives would entwine so closely.

Forced to flee on a wagon train from a vengeful uncle and an unknown gunman, they live in a hidden canyon with the family that rescued them. But as days turn into months, they each have separate reasons for wanting to escape back to society, and the best way to the independence they desperately crave might be through a marriage of convenience.

However, settling into their homestead in Cheyenne, Wyoming, reveals a different reality for Kat. Her new husband becomes consumed by his inventions, leaving her feeling lonely and isolated. And just when they think they've left the danger behind, a mysterious attacker lurks in the shadows, threatening the new life they've built. Together, they must confront the perils from their pasts to forge a future with hope and the promise of love.

Bestselling author Mary Connealy weaves a gripping tale of love, danger, and resilience in the untamed West.

If your world died, what would you do?

In her poetry collection Tarnished Pilgrim, Miranda Vilar Bailey invites readers to a period of questioning resulting in a battle between flesh and spirit. A winsome mix of frankness and vulnerability permeates this chronicle of loss, wit, and hope.

Experience these powerful new voices—vivid, visceral, and visionary—as they explore uncharted worlds and reveal unlimited possibilities.

Twelve captivating tales from the best new science fiction and fantasy writers of the year as selected by Writers of the Future Contest judges accompanied by three more bestselling authors you've read before. Each is accompanied by a full-color illustration. Plus, Bonus Art and Writing Tips.

24 Award-winning Authors and Illustrators

3 Bonus Short Stories by L. Ron Hubbard * Nancy Kress * S. M. Stirling

Art and Writing Tips by Gregory Benford * Bob Eggleton * L. Ron Hubbard * Dean Wesley Smith

Edited by Jody Lynn Nye

16-page color gallery of artwork * Cover art by Dan dos Santos

We live in a difficult time. The world is changing in ways that are often complex, confusing, and disruptive to our lives and that can't easily be anticipated.

Within such a world, there is a renewed hunger for more direct access to personal gnosis, not dependent on external authorities. Each of us craves a reliable internal compass with which to navigate a world that, in the throes of very large, seemingly insolvable environmental, political, economic, social, racial and cultural problems, is increasingly uncertain.

While astrology may not be able to directly address these global issues, it can help us to cope in meaningful ways by reminding us, through an ongoing, ever-evolving conversation between psyche and cosmos, that we have a place and a purpose in the larger scheme of things. Out of this conversation can come not just a clearer sense of identity and purpose, and a greater capacity to effectively navigate one's life, but also a communion with numinous, sacred mysteries.

This book narrates the history of astrology's co-evolution with science, religion and culture over thousands of years, and shows how in the postmodern era of increasing uncertainty, it can provide a more direct pathway to deep self-knowledge. The author shows how it is possible to go beyond interpretation into a more intimate exploratory relationship to a living cosmos. 472 pages with bibliography and a useful navigational index.

Detective Inspector Steve Wicks works in the Wigan borough for the Greater Manchester Police Force. (GMP)

Along with his Major Incident team he is tasked with finding the killer of Daniel Thomas who had been found hidden in the poly-tunnel in the gardens of Greenacres, a community hub in Atherton.

Things weren't as simple as they seemed at first and with more bodies found and a member of the team disappearing during the investigation, a result was needed sooner rather than later. The killer was far too close to home for comfort.

When her husband, Phil, decides to become a missionary, he turns Katherine's comfortable life in Indiana upside down.

Trying to be a supportive spouse, she packs up the kids and soon finds herself in colorful Guatemala, a land of archeological sites, coffee plantations, and peasant farmers, but also a land of violence, narco-trafficking, and armed men. With her husband gone for much of the day and their house the target of thieves, she is forced to accept the help of wealthy and seductive neighbor. He promises a future together, but she catches glimpses of a troubled past.

As the net tightens around them, can she free her family from the dangerous pleasures of this entanglement?

A brutal murder of a prominent female British lawyer in the holiday resort of Marbella.

An ex-Special Forces and burned CIA Operative, Valentina Di Angeli, is on the run and hunted by the most powerful intelligence agency in the world.

An erupting turf war between two vicious Marbella crime gangs.

A husband and daughter grieving over the sudden death of their wife and mother caught in the crossfire and running for their lives.

A race against time through Morocco, Cape Verde and the Caribbean culminating in a deadly face-off in Miami...

Supported by an ex-Ministry of State Security hacker extraordinaire and a former Mossad assassin, can Di Angeli gather the evidence that will clear her name and shine a light on a conspiracy that goes to the very heart of the U.S. Government whilst staying alive long enough to prevail?

She loathes him but the cult beckons.

1908, the height of the British Empire. Clara’s autonomy is shattered when her long-absent husband summons her to join him at his eerie sect’s headquarters, insulated on a sparsely inhabited island in the Bahamas.

After a harrowing sea voyage, Clara and her children disembark into an unfamiliar landscape and climate. The children explore the marvels and mysteries of Andros Island and develop friendships with a Bahamian family, while Clara struggles to find her place as a woman within the cult.

But what seems at first to be a spiritual haven for Clara reveals itself to be a monster-worshiping cult intent on draining her family of more than their fortune.

Must Clara give up her quest for independence to protect her children from the cult’s depraved attempts to consume their life essence?

Ten years ago, Ashley Hale left the Inn at Loon Lake, her family's business, frustrated by her father's apprenticeship that treated her more like a personal assistant than heir apparent.

Her childhood best friend turned husband, Christopher Lewis, stayed behind, breaking her heart. After her father's sudden passing, Ashley discovers that he changed the terms of the will to include either her or her husband, whoever stays for thirty consecutive days following his death.

To claim her rightful legacy and her only chance at a happy future, Ashley sneaks into the lighthouse behind the Inn with the intention of scaring her estranged husband off the premises by pretending to be a ghost. Unfortunately for Ashley, Christopher knows she's back. He's spent the last decade running the business and hating himself for not following her. Her father forbade him from telling her the truth of the Inn's financial circumstances. In an act of love, he saved the resort and has been supporting her with an allowance ever since.

When Ashley accidentally sets the lighthouse on fire, she runs into Christopher's arms. He hopes her return means a relationship resolution and a chance to show how much work is involved in managing the property, hoping she will gladly hand over the reins. However, Ashley isn't giving up, and Christopher doesn't want her to leave. Convinced the Inn's lighthouse is haunted, she starts an investigation. Together, they uncover one mystery after another. Will they discover the secret to a happy future and a second chance at love?

Four teenagers, an RV, and a National Park...

What began as an idyllic summer road trip devolves into a nightmare when the group is kidnapped. Consumed by fear and desperate to escape, they soon uncover the true nature of their captivity. As their crisis unfolds, they’re forced to confront the unsettling truth that membership has its privileges.

Jane Austen meets The Jungle Book in the midst of a colonial rebellion.

Jundi is a land of mystery and wonder. Deep in the jungle, legends of the White Tiger swirl. Some say he is a beast who rules the other animals. Others claim he symbolizes the rebels who refuse to come under colonial rule.

Gillian has lived in a colonial villa on the edge of the jungle her entire life. She has never known another home beyond the land of Jundi. When her mother decides to leave because of the stirring rebellion, Gillian will return through the only means that she can find, marriage to an officer in the military.

Max, burned by love in the past, will only consider marriage if it enhances his military career. When the old colonel’s daughter shows interest, he will gladly secure Gillian as a means to further his chance of promotion. But he doesn’t expect his heart to become entangled with his ambition.

Gillian seals her future in Jundi, but even that will not be enough to answer the call of the White Tiger within the jungle’s beating heart.

Will Gillian’s and Max’s paths align, or will the rebellion tear their lives apart?

Memory – a trusted friend or an erratic and unreliable commentator?

It’s a February afternoon in 1990 in North London, and widower Jack is awoken by a young woman stranger on his doorstep.

She has questions for him which he is unable or unwilling to answer, he’s not sure which. What did happen thirty-five years ago? What does she want?

As he struggles to answer her persistent questions he realised that his memory was not as reliable as he had thought. Has he been hiding something?

Maddie's life is a mess. Along with the usual hassles of eighth grade, her best friend Rachel has gone boy-crazy and seems drawn to a new crowd.

To make matters worse, everyone's teasing Maddie for impulsively breaking into her neighbor's home when her imagination went wild thinking that she saw a mythical creature called a Yeti inside.

Then, the new neighbors pull into their driveway and Maddie thinks she sees a human hand push out the taillight of their car. Other strange events follow. Are they kidnappers? Spies? Maddie convinces Rachel to help investigate, hoping that working together will bolster their friendship. But that looks unlikely after both of them crush on the new neighbors' son Alex.

Maddie is in a no-win situation. If she proves the new neighbors are spies, Alex will hate her. If she finds out they're not spies and dates Alex, Rachel will hate her. But Maddie can't resist solving a mystery and soon finds herself on a collision course with her best friend, her first crush, and the dangerous world of espionage. Her entire world - and her life - is at risk.

This book covers the archetypal role of Lilith throughout mythology, and tracks her journey from the revered goddess through her demotion into demonology when the patriarchy took hold of cultural narratives.

Modern psychological interpretations are explored as a way of healing the wild, primal facets of the divine feminine she represents.

The shadow side of Lilith expresses whenever we allow those around us to violate our personal ethos in some way, instead of upholding our own sovereignty. The Alchemical Book of Lilith shows you how to transcend the wound behind these experiences of betrayal, subjugation, self-undoing and the frustration we feel if we must sacrifice belonging in order to maintain our integrity.

Often, we fail to stand up for ourselves because we don't want to risk subjugation, judgement or humiliation. Who would? But by giving up our most authentic self, our passion & zest for life is also diminished. These patterns can be transmuted & healed within everyone - regardless of gender - and the process brings great emotional benefits.

This product is not a formal course, and it would take most people under an hour to read. No technical knowledge or previous experience with astrology is required. There is a final exercise included for the application of new creative processes when working with the inner Lilith archetype.

"Dear Self, I would so much like to write a letter, but to whom? So I guess I will write to you. How are you doing? No, really, I want to know..." (January 4th, 1995—a month and a half before Marty's cancer started being felt).

"It is quite true what philosophy says, that life must be understood backwards. But then one forgets the other principle, that it must be lived forward. Which principle, the more one thinks it through, ends exactly with temporal life never being able to be properly understood..." (Kierkegaard's Journals and Notebooks, Volume 2, Journals EE-KK, Princeton University Press, 2015, Journal JJ:167. 1843, P. 179).

"I'm not really a very funny guy, but if there's any chance of me being funny, it's just telling you who I am, because it's kind of funny" (circa May 2010—Mike Spiritfair Marty's IDEAS notebook).

A pirate stealing a precious gem to perform a miracle, and the prince who means to stop her. Who will win?

Adria thought stealing the Sun Stone would be easy. The Ice Dragons didn’t even put any guards in the room.

That’s okay.

That’s why she went through the walls. She almost snuck away with the magical artifact...that is until Belian, the Hybrid Prince, catches her stealing the stone.

Belian chases the thief, which ends with a cave in and the Sun Stone, which always reveals truths. Mistrusting the pirate, he's not sure if he should allow Adria to leave with the stone once he knows the truth of why she needs it. Yet, he’s drawn to her, and the adventure she promises.

They soon learn the truths of their own attractions and feelings for the other while their sexy adventure continues after the cave in—flying with dragons, swimming with mermaids, and facing off with the Sea Witch.

Will these star-crossed lovers survive the awesome power of the Sea Witch and the gods for a chance to find their happiness together?

The Sun Stone & The Hybrid Prince is a steamy, adventure-packed Fantasy Romance novella (27K words), with a guaranteed HEA. Content warnings include adult language and consenting adult romantic scenes.

Ranked Top 10 "Best Lit Mags of 2023" by Chill Subs

Synopsis: Carefully curated stories from our monthly magazine to create a themed short story book about the philosophy and ethics of bioethics. Perfect for classrooms and book clubs, each story is 1,500-7,000 words and comes with five suggested discussion questions.

• Sacrificing Mercy: A devout Christian refuses a heart transplant based on her religious convictions.
  


• The Human Experience: A married couple negotiates the genetic future of their unborn child.
  


• Euthanasia: In a dystopian future, Hank works on a farm for the euthanizing of sick, unwanted, or abandoned animals.
  


• In Defense Of The Harvest: The first recipient does his best to explain the situation that created the law for harvesting prisoner organs.
  


• Two-Percenters: A new treatment may allow 98% of the people to be genetically enhanced, but at the expense of the 2% who already are.
  


• The Decay: Benjamin's pharmacy suggests he consider enrolling in a government program to end his life.
  


• Visions of Midwives: A midwife in training learns the midwife secret, that at the moment of birth each midwife is able to see the future of the newly born child.
  


• On Good Authority: A doctor with a new vaccine for the "zombie virus" takes it to the next town and discovers two startling revelations.
  


• Step Back: A husband and wife decide to have a natural childbirth and find it's more than they bargained.
  


• All Harriet's Pieces: A young girl faces the death of her mother and the loss of her closest companion.

Morris Drummond is not at his best. Well, he hasn't been at his best for a while now.

But having just suffered two crushing losses, he's almost at rock bottom, which for him means driving ride-share in his mom's beat up Chevy, drowning his sorrows in tacos and spray cheese, and avoiding anything related to ambition, self-care, or laundry.

Morris is about to learn that he didn't even know what rock bottom looked like, and it's all thanks to his mom. A secret she left behind comes to light, and that brings down a lot of unwanted attention on Morris, the kind that looks likely to send him either to prison or to the hereafter. Blood and treachery from long ago rise to the surface, and Morris has only his lawyer Annie, who's an old high school friend, and a few unexpected allies to call on as he tries to figure out what his mom was up to and why so many people want him out of the picture.

A humorous mystery with elements of suspense and thrillers, What Grows From the Dead is set in present-day small-town North Carolina, not far from the mysterious Uwharrie Forest.

Content warnings: Coarse language throughout; some gun violence (not graphic).

Reclaim Your Power, Heal Your Hidden Wounds, and Manifest Positive Change — All While Indulging in Soothing Art Therapy.

Shadow work is the process of exploring and understanding your hidden emotions and traits, helping you achieve a more balanced and complete sense of self.

Exploring your shadow can reveal transformative insights, guiding you to embrace the most authentic version of yourself. Along this journey, the wisdom and characteristics of animals serve as your guides, while meditative coloring helps nurture self-awareness, creating a peaceful, creative space for reflection.

In this unique and interactive guide, you’ll discover:

• An engaging blend of art therapy, insightful journal prompts, and inspiring affirmations inspired by animal wisdom, promoting introspection and therapeutic relaxation.
• 105 beautifully illustrated coloring pages, with a diverse array of coloring designs, from simple to intricate, suitable for every skill level.
• Seven animals – the owl, lion, bear, fox, elephant, dolphin, and horse – embodying traits that act as spirit guides, inspiring your personal journey.
• 210 affirmations and 105 journal prompts, thoughtfully themed around the traits and strengths of animals, guiding personal reflection and growth.
• A step-by-step guide to help you incorporate Art Therapy into your Shadow Work routine.
• A concise introduction to Shadow Work and art therapy, serving as a gentle guide for beginners and offering a fresh, unique approach for even the most experienced.

...And so much more!

Drawing from nature and animal wisdom, this beautiful and empathetic tool serves as your trusted companion on this deeply personal journey.

It’s time to let the best version of you shine through.

Bonus! - Access Free, Unique Additional Coloring Pages Online.

Get ready to embark on a journey of self-discovery, channeling your inner strength for meaningful life changes.

Explore the comically unhelpful side of Paris with Please DO NOT Go To: Paris, now in its second edition.

From ineffable baguettes to quirky neighborhoods, this whimsical journey exposes the unconventional and hilarious aspects of the City of Lights. Embrace absurdity, leave guidebooks behind, and experience Paris like never before. Guaranteed chuckles ahead! Au Revoir, Not Adieu!

Please DO NOT Go To Paris is the third book in the The Ultimate Unhelpful Guides series, where we'll take you on a whimsical exploration through various destinations, armed with hilariously useless tips that are guaranteed to leave you both amused and bewildered.

Donna Russo's Vincent's Women is the untold story of Vincent's loves: how they shaped his life, his art, and his death.

It writes against the 'myths, ' exploring the possibility that none of them are true. It is the only novel to bring into question his sexuality, how he lost his ear, who he lost it for, and how he might have died, all through the eyes of a woman. We learn of Her; we learn all of it through Her.

The story is guided by Johanna van Gogh Bonger, Vincent's sister-in-law, as she decides to reveal the truth about Vincent to her son. We are then taken on a journey through Vincent's life, each section bringing a pivotal moment of Vincent's life alive while showing us the part she played in bringing it about. Between each woman, our guide, Johanna, gives us the transitional periods, right up to his death, which is now in question.

Hundreds of the nearly thousand letters between Vincent van Gogh and his brother Theo, now considered one of the greatest documents of the human experience, were used to help construct this novel, its narrative, and dialogue, especially the dialogue of Vincent himself.

Vincent van Gogh is one of the most well-known artists of all time. The world knows of his madness, traumas, and suicide. But what if all that we know isn't true? What if this knowledge is based on rumors and nothing more? What if his true story is vastly different when based on factual material and forensic information? What if the truth of Vincent's life-his madness and his genius-is defined by his never-ending search for love?

Introducing our Children’s Values and Behaviours Printable Ebook – Learning about Kindness, authored by Edufrienz.

This series of e-books is specifically curated for our 6 to 9-year-old children, providing them with essential knowledge and practical examples.

Meet our lovable animal characters, SPARK Frienz, who will guide our children through important topics. Our little ones can easily relate to and gain practical knowledge about Kindness and its significance with these stories.

The Children’s Values and Behaviours E-book goes beyond storytelling to include interactive components that enrich the learning experience. Children actively participate in the investigation of kindness through kindness-inspired games, reflection questions, and uplifting challenges, reinforcing the lessons meaningfully.

Parents will appreciate Edufrienz’s careful effort in creating these e-books. The Learning about Kindness series goes beyond standard learning by allowing parents and children to have meaningful conversations about the value of compassion and care. This e-book is an excellent resource for developing strong beliefs and positive behaviours.

A Chef on Ice is a story like no other, detailing the moments I experienced as a chef in one of the coldest and most inhospitable places on earth.

I narrate every step of my journey, from when the concept first came to me to all the joyous, thrilling, and sometimes sorrowful memories. It's a reflection on this harsh yet stunning continent and the daily struggles of living and working in the remotest region: Antarctica!

"Join a talented chef as he embarks on a life-changing journey to Antarctica. From grueling recruitment to months-long expeditions, experience the challenges and triumphs of living and working in one of the most remote places on Earth. With breathtaking landscapes, unexpected connections, and a newfound sense of purpose, this is a story you won't want to miss. Get ready to be captivated by the adventure, resilience, and inspiration of this unforgettable tale."

Ranked Top 10 "Best Lit Mags of 2023" by Chill Subs

Synopsis: Carefully curated stories from our monthly magazine to create a themed short story book about the philosophy and ethics of crimes and their punishments. Perfect for classrooms and book clubs, each story is 1,500-7,000 words and comes with five suggested discussion questions.

• Idle Horns: A horned demon of hell born to eternally torture the damned walks off the job.
  


• Community Of Peers: A foreigner wanders into a remote village just before a convicted criminal is about to be punished and is asked to throw the first stone.
  


• Form Seven Alpha: A city resident is caught breaking the law and is given the choice between one of five punishment options.
  


• Conscience Cleaners: A genuinely repentant criminal appeals to the court to have his memory erased of the crime he committed.
  


• Blackorwhite: A lactose intolerant inmate tells his story to, and befriends, the doctor assigned to look after him.
  


• Conveyor: Arthur Montague is on trial for genocide and war crimes...again, and again, for eternity.
  


• Soon The Sentence Sign: A bar fight turns into a brush with the colonial AI driven judicial system.
  


• Bunny Racing: Two bunnies race, but one of them has been eating a special carrot from the forbidden forest to help him run faster.
  


• The Only Punishment: A street-hardened criminal is forced to live his crimes from the perspective of his victims.
  


• Human Contact: A college student heads to a party, gets high and drunk, and ends up having a night that will forever change lives.

Sixteen-year-old Avall Tinning lives in a near-future world where genetic engineering, or “splicing,” is used to treat everything from acne to cancer—assuming you can afford it. And assuming you support it, which Avall’s mom definitely does not.

That means when Avall’s best friend Lyra can’t afford treatment for a life-threatening disease, Avall takes matters into her own hands. She finds Dr. Cutler, a geneticist who runs a summer camp where underprivileged teens can “earn” treatment by participating in research. He agrees to splice Lyra, but only if Avall serves as a stand-in for her friend at his camp. Avall decides it’s a small price to pay for Lyra’s life.

Until the camp—and Dr. Cutler—turn out to be shady as hell. There’s an Infirmary where Dr. Cutler conducts questionable genetic experiments on the campers. And risky challenges designed to pit campers against each other. Also, the doctor has a shadowy past involving over-splicing, illegal human cloning—and Avall’s mother. The stakes become even higher when Lyra is hospitalized with pneumonia.

Ultimately, Avall must decide if her friend’s life is more important than the other campers—including her summer-camp crush, Dr. Cutler’s son.

It is 741. After subduing the pagan religions in the east, halting the march of Islam in the west, and conquering the continent for the Merovingian kings, mayor of the palace Charles the Hammer has one final ambition — the throne. Only one thing stands in his way: He is dying.

Charles cobbles together a plan to divide the kingdom among his three sons, betroth his daughter to a Lombard prince to secure his southern border, and keep the Church unified behind them through his friend Bishop Boniface. Despite his best efforts, the only thing to reign after Charles' death is chaos. His daughter has no intention of marrying anyone, let alone a Lombard prince. His two eldest sons question the rights of their younger pagan stepbrother, and the Church demands a steep price for their support. Son battles son, Christianity battles paganism, and Charles' daughter flees his court for an enemy's love.

Based on a true story, Anvil of God is a whirlwind of love, honor, sacrifice, and betrayal that follows a bereaved family's relentless quest for power and destiny.

A playground ball. A tussle. A girl who does not like saying sorry.

Sadie Does Not Like Sorries is a story about the importance of apologizing.

Will Sadie say sorry in time to enjoy recess with her friends?

Teachers and Parents! Sadie Does Not Like Sorries is the perfect book for the classroom or for your child who might struggle with apologizing.

Every day is an adventure when your best friend is a dinosaur!

When a lonely boy meets a sixty million-year-old T-Rex, an unlikely friendship begins and laughter and adventure follow.

The Dinosaur and Me is a hilarious and heartwarming tale of friendship, acceptance...and dinosaur poo that will delight children and budding palaeontologists, young and old.

This story is not to be missed!

Jayla Jackson is a witch. Or is she?

She dresses in black, has zero friends, is super-smart, and doesn’t fit in. But that doesn’t make her a witch... right?

When Jayla’s English teacher makes her class start writing in journals for class—but says they don’t have to tell the truth in them—Jayla boldly declares that she’s a witch. She starts making up spells, talking about her familiar (a ghost cat), and writing stories about all the terrible things she’s done. She didn’t mean to hurt anyone, she says, but that doesn’t make her feel any better.

Her English teacher just smiles and praises her for being creative. But Jayla has real secrets hiding underneath her made-up confessions. There is a witch in town. And Jayla must face her if she wants to save her family and her new friend, Lola, too.

A middle-grade novel about finding one’s own strength in the face of overwhelming magic. Read it now!

Joleigh Moore lives an almost-reclusive life on her small farm in Missouri. But when she witnesses the murder of her boyfriend, Mack, she worries the assailants will come after her next.

Planning to hide out until Mack's killers are caught, Joleigh stows away in a neighbor's car and lands in a small Minnesota town. Later, she discovers a large amount of cash in her journal and realizes Mack must have hidden his drug money there. Joleigh now has what the men were willing to kill for.

Joleigh takes a summer job and moves into an old run-down cabin in the woods. As she gets to know the townspeople and becomes more and more involved with them, the place she once considered temporary could be her chance for a new beginning. But before Joleigh can have a future, she'll be forced to deal with her past.

No one’s ever told Mel that she didn't have to be perfect.

Meet Mel: She’s a dedicated workaholic and chronic people-pleaser who spends her weekends drowning her loneliness in alcohol. A meticulous planner, Mel's world takes a turn when a panic attack forces her to reassess the pursuit of flawlessness.

Seeking refuge, she escapes to the Azores, reconnecting with her estranged aunt and collaborating with photographer Carlos to capture the island's breathtaking beauty, all while waiting for her elusive boyfriend. Yet, even in this picturesque escape, her inner struggles persist, leading her back to familiar vices.

Amid the backdrop of unfulfilled relationships and crippling anxiety, a meaningful bond blossoms between Mel and Carlos. He becomes the dependable friend, her unwavering rock. As their connection deepens, Mel faces a pivotal choice that can change her life forever. Torn between two paths, she must choose what she truly wants.

Join Mel on this heartfelt journey as she navigates the challenges of anxiety, seeking liberation from society's expectations. Witness her discovery of inner strength, empowering her to rewrite her own story.

Funny and moving, sweet and inspiring, Anxious Girl is a poignant narrative that explores the layers of anxiety, revealing the courage needed to seek help and the resilience to forge a new path.

He Must Travel Through Time To Solve An Infinite Mystery...

Omaha, 2404 – Aiontis Breaker, a modern-day "Historian Consultant", awakes with no memory of the last several weeks. But...there is a strange need to travel back in time to New York City years prior, on a mission to score a long-banned drug, Jinx.

Pursuing him is a mysterious enemy, The Scarred Man, guided by a rage-filled desire birthed in the future he comes from. But he too senses that his memories may not paint the full picture...

Join both characters as they time travel across different moments in history throughout this pulse-pounding, science-fiction thriller from author J.T. Rath. Their journey will introduce them to deeper mysteries, and an enigmatic woman who exists across eras. They soon realize that the answers they seek are bigger than they could have ever imagined, interfacing with a war of unfathomable scale, bringing tangible meaning to the word, infinitude.

Hi,

My name is MIND GAME, and I proudly welcome you to the labyrinth of the mind, where the ordinary transforms into the extraordinary, and where the words that shape our world shake their capital 'S' to an enigmatic rytm.

Within my 420 pages discover 180 thought-provoking facts that have never been told before (with 85,2% accuracy)! They traverse the expansive landscapes of psychology, the intricacies of the mind, the dynamics of relationships, the mysteries of femininity, the complexities of masculinity, the wonders of science, the mightiness of God, the promises and threads of AI, the meaning of existence, the very depths of love... plus some sparks of me. :)

Each enigma is encapsulated in two ciphers - a concise treasure trove of wisdom and wonder. They always commence on my right side, seamlessly concluding on the left side of my subsequent page, rendering every page a distinct entity with its own significance. Feel free to hop between riddles at your leisure; if you find one challenging, skip it with confidence knowing you'll tackle it later.

Because here's the twist: I'm not just a book to be read; I'm a puzzle to be unraveled. The order of my words has been misteriously scrambled, and in some cases, my letters themselves have joined the dance of chaos. Vowels vanish, letters shuffle, and the result is a tapestry of linguistic intrigue.

So your challenge is to solve the conundrums , decode the cryptic arrangements, and reveal the hidden truths. Some of these truths will yield to your intellect in a swift 10 seconds, while others may demand minutes, hours, days, or even weeks of contemplation, but the results will stay with you forever!

Should you’ve been through all the riddles, you are entitled to quest for The Ultimate Truth.

I'm a test of your wits and intellect, a challenge that will take you from a mere observer to an active participant in the exploration of wisdom. Turn the page, begin the quest, and let's play MIND GAME together! Our world is about to change, one word at a time, word for word, letter by letter, blaa-bla-blaaa-blaaaa...

Author's recommendations:

- Let's win the Nobel Prize together! (Solve this book, and you will learn that if I say it, I mean it!)

The Broken Spell series continues with an elemental power-up and a royal mission that flies sideways fast!

A magnificent announcement. A mysterious call. A magical promise.

It’s been three months since Mallevia croaked and Brave is grumpy. True’s taken off, he has no friends and his mom refuses to answer important questions. What’s worse, his elements are misbehaving. Being a prince sucks! So when a shock announcement hurls him back into the spotlight and strange threats arise, he’s forced to call on new friends for help.

True is learning to live with wings and a tail and loves the freedom to fly, but her family doesn’t approve. Desperate to escape their selfish plans, she accepts the royal court’s offer, only to discover an impossible task clouded in secrets. How will she survive the countless dangers of the unknown?

Elsewhere, the country rebuilds in the wake of the fake queen’s dark deeds, and in a hidden corner something nameless and loathsome awakens.

An Element of Magic is the second book in The Broken Spell series; an early-young adult epic fantasy exploring the boundaries of an uncharted world and the friendships that make it magical.

With a philosophy of no question is dumb or too small, this concise and to-the-point book will give you a wealth of practical tips, knowledge, and advice to start becoming a great conference and event speaker.

Help keep any fear and anxiety under wraps by knowing exactly what to expect at every stage of the process.

Who Will Benefit: Whether you’re fresh out of school or have decades of business experience, taking to the stage for the first time can be scary and intimidating. But becoming a speaker will help you in both your personal and work life. If you’re ready to move forward in your career, get that promotion, become a more effective leader, and generate a persona that people will listen to, this book is for you. On the other hand, if you’re ready to emcee your niece’s wedding reception or host your mother’s retirement party, this book will help you take to the stage and engage your audience with confidence.

Chapters include:

• Finding your why and your story
• Crafting a meaningful and effective story
• How to be engaging
• How to not be a sales pitch or annoy your audience
• Being self-aware on stage
• Taking questions effectively
• Handling fear and anxiety
• Creating effective visuals and slides
• Logistics of getting on stage

Safe Communications Skills have been time-proven to be extraordinary communication norms, creating an atmosphere that enhances our capacity to love & enhances our capacity to accept being loved.

They began taking form decades ago when Bill & Doctor Bob started the first AA 12 Step Meetings, modeling them after an altruistic movement by the name of the Oxford Group.

Professionally & personally, I've been observing Safe Communication Skills function for more than 40 years, strengthening emotional connections & blessing couples, families & small groups. To the best of my knowledge, the Best Little Marriage Handbook is the first publication to present & give structure to these powerful communication skills.

It would be difficult to appreciate or experience the benefits of these simple communication skills by merely reading the Handbook. It's something you need to experience, as you practice the skills with your spouse while sharing your responses to the professionally structured Discussion Prompts in Section Two. For folks who have deep-seated patterns of controlling others, criticizing or of giving frequent unrequested advice, etc., it may be challenging to quickly grab onto these skills,

Folks who have sustained a genuine effort at practicing these skills, consistently describe the results as being miraculous.

The Best Little Marriage Handbook will take you on a fun & exciting journey - to surprising places, keeping your marriage intimacy cooking, your hearts deeply connected & increasing your Emotional IQ.

The Good News is that Safe Communication Skills are easy for most folks to embrace, if given a couple of weeks to win you over. Open your Best Little Marriage Handbook with your spouse, every week!

William L. Monette - Author - MEd Counselor Psychology - Arizona State University - Retired Instructor & Counselor for the Arizona & Tennessee Departments of Education & the Tennessee Department of Children’s Services

In many countries, censorship, blocking of internet access and internet content for political purposes are still part of everyday life.

Will filtering, blocking, and hacking replace scissors and black ink? This book argues that only a broader understanding of censorship can effectively protect freedom of expression.

For centuries, church and state controlled the content available to the public through political, moral and religious censorship. As technology evolved, the legal and political tools were refined, but the classic censorship system continued until the end of the 20th century. However, the myth of total freedom of communication and a law-free space that had been expected with the advent of the internet was soon challenged. The new rulers of the digital world, tech companies, emerged and gained enormous power over free speech and content management. All this happened alongside cautious regulation attempts on the part of various states, either by granting platforms near-total immunity (US) or by setting up new rules that were not fully developed (EU). China has established the Great Firewall and the Golden Shield as a third way.

In the book, particular attention is paid to developments since the 2010s, when Internet-related problems began to multiply. The state's solutions have mostly pointed in one direction: towards greater control of platforms and the content they host. Similarities can be found in the US debates, the Chinese and Russian positions on internet sovereignty, and the new European digital regulations (DSA-DMA). The book addresses them all.

This book will be of interest to anyone who wants to understand the complexities of social media's content regulation and moderation practices. It makes a valuable contribution to the field of freedom of expression and the internet, showing that, with different kinds of censorship, this essentially free form of communication has come - almost by default - under legal regulation and the original freedom may have been lost in too many countries in recent years.

Ragnarok was over a thousand years ago, but the world is still a harsh place of warriors and witches.

Anike is an apprentice herbalist whose ambition is to become a master and set up a shop in her home town.

When her father falls ill, she must seek a cure. On that search, she is plunged into a very different life and must take a dangerous journey to find out more about witchcraft.

Anike has to contend with betrayal, monsters, fear and prejudice before she can confront the consequences of her own power.

The Demon and the Witch is the first book in the The Saga of the Witch.

"Life in the Seven Kingdoms is never dull..." —Jen McConnel, School Library Journal

For ages 9 to 12.

Whether it's speaking up at a feast, reading a map, taking a test in a strange kingdom, or standing up for your friends, Seven Kingdoms Fairy Tales are about finding the magic in life.

Could You Stick Up For a Giant?

When the beloved Mr. Giant keels over in the Royal Marigold Restaurant, it’s a recipe for trouble for eleven-year-old Prince William of Marigold! Find the cure for Mr. Giant's mysterious sleeping sickness and cook up a plan to prevent a War on Giants? Phew!
Years ago, his family was warmly welcomed by the Seven Kingdoms.
Suddenly, it's William's job to remind everyone how to make friends!?


Fee, Fie, Foe, FUN!

More Books in This Series:


Trouble With Parsnips

Lost With Leeks


Trouble at the Valentine Factory

Under Pressure With a Squash: The Multiplication Problem

Rule Trouble: The Case of the Illegal Dragon


Praise for the Series:


"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." [Trouble at the Valentine Factory]—Jen McConnel, School Library Journal

Humans don’t belong on this world...

The refugees who crash-landed on the Atipok homeworld can’t see or touch phee, the elemental power which flows through rock and stone like living rivers of light. From the moment of his hatching, healer Takey has manipulated phee to heal, bending strands to his will to mend muscle and bone for both human and Atipok alike.

But when the Atipok queen is murdered and her death blamed on an orphaned human child capable of pheework, the first of her kind, a rift is torn between the two races that could spell the end of humanity. Anti-human factions seize power and the Atipok army is on the march. Can Takey survive long enough to unravel the strands of conspiracy, protect the child, and broker a peace to avoid genocide without betraying his own people or himself?

True stories giving real proof of the afterlife, life after death, and spirit communication.

This book is the result of two year’s investigation into mediumship, both past and present; of the dead physically returning, to be seen and heard; of ‘spirit doctors’ healing “incurable” patients, of interviewing numerous mediums, and of joining a development circle myself in order to become a medium. I’ve stepped into the most intriguing, compelling, and totally mind-blowing arena, where I’ve seen things I never thought possible; where I’ve communicated directly with family in the afterlife, had spirits take over my body, and felt the physical touch of spirits. I’ve heard dead people, been operated on by a “spirit doctor”, and I’ve been poked and tickled by spirit children. Of course, this is all very difficult to believe, and I’m as sceptical as the next person; so I’d encourage the reader to explore for themselves, to discover that no matter how much it defies our logical, rational mind, these things can and really do happen; that the dead are still around us all the time.

Steph Young is a bestselling author & has been a guest on national radio shows. You can hear some of these true stories of the afterlife and life after death on Steph’s podcast Unexplained: true tales of mysteries unexplained, rated in the top 0.5% of all podcasts.

Emotional, deep, layered, beautiful, and stunning. This book of adoption poems will break your heart, then stitch it back together again.

Drawing on her own experience as an adopted child, author Celaine Charles crafts poems based on both her own life and fictionalized stories of her own design. The result is a powerful and honest book told from the heart.

How does it feel to give up your child for adoption, to adopt, or be adopted? Three Hearts Stitched tells the story from each view, often in a way you didn’t expect, revealing deep emotions and heart. The child who wonders if they were wanted or unwanted. A birth mother filled simultaneously with sorrow and hope. Parents who long for children to arrive.

Confusion, sadness, joy. All these feelings and more are captured in Three Hearts Stitched. Let your heart break, mourn, and get stitched back together again.

Insolvent is a story that follows two scientists who try to make the world a better place with what seems a miraculous invention.

Unfortunately the world is too fragile and the economic system starts to disintegrate as people realize that they can finally be free. Afterwards a group of survivors create a utopian society in southern England but there lies an opportunity for power that proves too tempting to resist.

This story questions the fragility of our society and the possibilities for science to work for or against humanity, depending on the morals of those who control it.

The story jumps from the utopian future where the evil leader simply called Mother controls, to the before that turned Mother into a monster.

A new book for fans of Ken Follett's Pillars of the Earth...

They will pay for what they have done to my sister, thought Faythe as she rode her panting horse into the darkness of the forest night….away from the accursed town of North Hinkapee. She knew she would be back to set things right. Faythe no longer sought mere justice; now she craved vengeance on the powerful Downing family and the scheming Minister Brown.

Faythe is an utterly non-conforming heroine living within the strictures of seventeenth-century colonial America, where young women are to be seen and not heard.

But Faythe is having none of that! Join this valiant woman in her epic journey of love and justice. Faythe’s quest carries you along through romance, betrayal, wickedness and heartbreak, all the way to its breathtaking conclusion.

Along the way, meet a former prostitute who becomes Faythe’s closest friend, an aged swashbuckling swordsman whose sword by itself can change outcomes, a well-muscled farm boy neighbor helplessly in love with Faythe, and a smooth-talking lawyer, all in opposition to the dramatic and ruthless power of the Downing family, the consummate evilness of Martha Downing, and Minister Brown’s misuse of the power of the church.

Faythe of North Hinkapee is the kind of novel readers fall in love with, wishing it to never end, and when it does end, craving to read even more.

Seventeen years have passed since Charles Fontaine last set foot in the beloved Ardennes forests of his youth. Too many restless memories… too many ghosts.

When he finally returns to sell the family’s ancestral domain, he confronts not only his own unfulfilled dreams, but also traces of a twelfth-century legend that still haunt the woods around the Fontaine property, and suggest a shadowy link to the modern family.

Clues lead Charles to a parchment documenting the curious tale of a village seeress, whose music enchanted a nobleman preparing for crusade. With the help of a famous medievalist and an enigmatic woman from his youth, he draws ever closer to the truth of this tale and its stunning historical revelation. Suddenly the words of his cherished uncle and mentor spark to life:

Sometimes you can actually feel the past breathing…even after nine centuries.

An enthralling historical what-if from the author of The Universe in 3/4 Time: A Novel of Old Europe, shortlisted for the 2023 Eric Hoffer Award Grand Prize.

Data Analytics Essentials You Always Wanted To Know is an approachable and captivating guide to understand the complicated world of data

From raw data to actionable insights - journey through the essentials of data analytics.

Data analytics is becoming increasingly important in today's data-driven society, and so has the demand for data analysts. Data Analytics Essentials You Always Wanted to Know (Data Analytics Essentials) is a comprehensive yet succinct manual, perfect for you if you are trying to understand the fundamentals of data analytics. It gives a concise introduction to data analytics and its current applicability.

Upon reading this book, you will get:

• A fundamental comprehension of data analytics, including its types
• An understanding of data analytics processes, software tools, and a range of analytics methodologies
• A comprehension of what daily tasks and procedures the data analysts follow
• An investigation into the vast field of big data analytics, covering its possibilities and challenges
• An understanding of the existing legal frameworks, as well as ethical and privacy issues in data analytics
• Application-based learning using a variety of real-world case studies

This book is a great tool for professionals switching to a career in data analytics and for students who want to learn the basics of data analytics. It will give you a strong foundation by explaining everything in an easy-to-understand language.

Data Analytics Essentials goes beyond a theoretical manual and contains real-world case studies and fun facts to help you enhance your knowledge. The chapter summaries and self-assessment tests along with every chapter will help you test yourself as you move from one concept to the next.

Deep in the heart of the untamed wilderness lies a temple - the remains of an animist cult dedicated to a fallen god.

Its crumbling walls and cracked pillars bear the scars of a war fought 800 years ago and record a history far older. But for a multinational, cross-disciplinary archaeological expedition, this ancient site is more than just a relic of the past. It is a remarkably well-preserved specimen of a dead culture teeming with magical artifacts. The trouble is, they aren't too happy to be found.

The expedition find themselves beset by monsters, 'ghosts', traps, thieves, and the vagrant adventurer Maxwell Power Colt wandering out of the forest. With his slime companion Jerry and Glen, one of the expedition's security officers, Max delves into a world teetering between myth and reality. Together, they must do more than unearth history - but also survive it.

This book is part of a larger world and series, but is built to be understood on its own.

In the town of Urepel, Arizona, Xabier Etxea, a young Basque-American sheep rancher, and his wife grapple with the rituals, mores, and spirituality of their heritage and the realities of living in the new American West. Their tenuous balance of the past and the present is disrupted when Xabier's father is unexpectedly killed.

In the wake of this tragedy, Xabier learns that not only is the family ranch in jeopardy of foreclosure but his father's death may not have been the accident it first appeared to be. Now, he must find a way to save his family's ranch while unraveling the mysteries leading to his father's death. Along the way, Xabier strives to adhere to his father's memory and words—the invitation to stay true to who he is without losing his arima (soul).

In lyrical language that evokes the mythologies that have shaped the Etxeas's worldview, White Dove, Tell Me speaks to the divided self that seeks to honor the family's Basque heritage, while they strive for understanding in a new land.

Meet Saffron and Locke, an estranged, divorced couple with seven children.

Divorced for five years, Saffron hasn't seen her children since the custody battle. However, things take a turn in her favor when Locke invites her to Portland, Oregon where he and their children live in Locke's manor. As the two try to rekindle their flame, a mysterious, supernatural force threatens to tear them apart again. Faced with ancient evils, the couple is forced to come together in order to protect what they both hold dear.

Will Saffron and Locke finally get to start over? Or will this evil keep them apart forever?

Do you feel like a square peg in a round hole sometimes? Do you feel like what you're doing is not really meant for you? Would you rather be doing something else entirely but don't know where to start?

In our lives, we don't ask ourselves enough questions. We follow the lead of others because they seem to know what they're doing. Along the way, you may lose track of who you really are. You mistake your identity for your job. Deep down, however, you know you were not meant to be living like this. You even have a plan to switch gears. But you never do.

Looking for answers? Try asking questions instead!

Daniel has been through the journey of switching careers. He's not offering you answers, though.

His goal is to help you ask yourself LOTS and LOTS of questions to get where you want to be. This helpful book is what he wishes his past self had at his disposal.

Hopefully it can be useful to you on your own journey!

“Indiana Jones meets The Da Vinci Code” for kids (11+) and teenagers.

When mysterious artefacts are discovered in an underground tunnel, teenagers Sarah and Declan assemble them to create an electricity-filled gateway, through which an unusual boy arrives. Declan thinks he has been sent from God. Sarah thinks he is an alien. Others believe he may be something else…

So, you’ve died. Or perhaps you haven’t yet, but you’re realizing that it tends to happen to a tremendous number of us, and you’d like to know what you’re getting into.

Fortunately, if all goes well you’ll be heading upstairs to the divine realm, and from everything we’ve heard, it’s quite a lovely place to be. So, what’s up there, exactly? What does eternal paradise look like?

Take a journey through heaven, exploring all the many places in the promised land after a life well lived. From comfort to catharsis, from laughter to learning, from reunion to recreation, 100 Places You’ll Find in Heaven will tell you everything you need to know about the divine kingdom. It’s not all harps and fluffy clouds. Instead, it’s full of countless “resorts” - wondrous and wonderful destinations that make up heaven’s splendour, all occupied by the “Ascended.” (Calling people ‘dead’ just doesn’t sound right in heaven.)

Reunite with your fluffiest friends at Pets of the Past. Start your morning off at the most enchanting coffee shop in creation at Caffeine Supreme. Control the elements at the Amphitheatre of Storms. Travel through a magical, whimsical land of entrancing beauty at the Perpetual Purple Paradise. Or, rip down the speedway in whatever vehicle you wish at the Downhill Derby.

In her brilliantly witty analysis, Emily E. Roberts delves humorously into the societal pressures propelling us toward utter lunacy.

With sharp intelligence, she highlights how our relentless pursuit of self-improvement transforms us into walking projects destined for burnout. We regard ourselves as machines constantly in need of upkeep, neglecting the fact that even the most sophisticated mechanisms necessitate periods of rest and restoration.

She fearlessly confronts the murky corners of the self-help industry, sharing her journey of embracing stillness as a rebellion against societal norms and discovering inner peace. "I’m Tired, Not Lazy" challenges us to abandon soul-crushing obligations and prioritise our well-being. It's all about hitting the brakes, embracing simplicity, and acknowledging our beautifully flawed humanity.

This isn't your typical self-help guide; it's a wake-up call poised to shake up your world. It champions the revitalising power of kicking back and letting go.

The core concept of the book revolves around reclaiming vitality through acceptance and everyday practices, progressing one small step at a time. It steers readers toward recognising and addressing negative influences, with exercises aimed at cultivating natural reactions and gradually shifting perspectives.

Emily E. Roberts introduces a simple, playful and creative method to rediscover your true self and recharge your life.

“And in the midst of the madness, I’ve come to accept that perfection is overrated.”

“When you accept that joy can be found in the unconventional, the ordinary becomes extraordinary.”

“Imperfections are the strokes that paint the masterpiece of your story.”

Eli the Elephant has a special day planned with Finley the Flamingo until he learns disappointing news: Finley has come down with the flu and has to cancel their much-anticipated play date.

Eli experiences all the emotions. From initial excitement and joy to disappointment, anger, and sadness, to coming full circle and being grateful and happy again. Eli learns helpful tools to work through his big feelings and emotions. In the process, he practices kindness for his friend which not only helps her to heal but shifts his mood, mindset, and perspective in the process.

This insightful book of charming rhymes, colorful illustrations, and whimsical animal characters includes important life skills as well as practical steps to work through big feelings that can help anyone, young and old alike!

This is the second book from the Pals with Purpose series. This series is designed to spark curiosity, foster lifelong learning, offer opportunities for crucial conversations, empower children to grow into kind and compassionate humans, embrace diversity, inspire greatness, practice kindness, encourage generosity, and so much more!

This series is suitable for girls, boys, toddlers, preschoolers and primary school students and is a wonderful addition to a children's library as well as a great toolkit addition for parents, teachers and counselors!

In June, 14-year-old Garrison arrives at the Wagon Wheel farm, owned by his grandmother, a virtual stranger.

There is no cell service or Wi-Fi. Instead, there are odd rules about not leaving the property, hostile strangers, and Carly, a pretty girl near his age who suffers from amnesia. Little by little Garrison discovers he’s enmeshed in a war fought by beings with the power to manipulate humans through their emotions – some for good and some for evil. This secret ripped his family apart.

To set things right, Garrison must overcome his worst fears and beat Devose, an enemy with a vendetta against Garrison’s family and a plan to return humans to the dark ages.

A rumour has spread around the kingdom of the four beautiful girls who live in a little house at the end of a long lane...

And the King is looking for a wife. Join Alexandra, Belle, Celine, and Darla - with their older sister Zygmunda - on their adventures at the castle, dealing with a man whose selfishness and arrogance are as famous as their own beauty...

5 Stars - Review by Chinazo Anozie for Readers' Favorite

"I adored this book. While it is for younger readers, it contains lessons that even adults can learn from. It’s one of those books that a child will continue to enjoy even until adulthood because some of the themes and lessons will become progressively clearer as they grow older. I love the refreshing way Christopher Walker tells the story; it is as though he is talking to readers directly, with light sarcasm and funny, self-deprecating quips that inject warmth into the narrative and make the reader feel as if they are conversing with an old friend. The Four Queens is filled with vital moral and life lessons, such as how lying is wrong and how important it is to talk about personal problems or issues. Walker also explains words that could be problematic for young readers, such as “philosophical,” “idyllic,” etc. My favorite character is Zygmunda; she is really smart. I kept wondering how the book would end, and when it did, the author blew me away with its beautiful conclusion."

5 Stars - Review by Nino Lobiladze for Readers' Favorite

"Christopher Walker's The Four Queens is a fascinating story with a startling ending. The author creates a dynamic intrigue that tightens with every twist in the plot. The characters are also remarkable. My favorite is the wise Zygmunda. She personifies responsibility, commitment, and self-sacrifice. Yet, her character is never dull. Zygmunda's practicality and quick wit leave a lasting impression. Also, the narrative inspires us to be ourselves and never give up on our callings. Christopher explains what it takes to develop into a decent human being. But the book is not preachy. It is uplifting and makes us wonder whether we are the creators of our destinies or if external circumstances determine the course of our lives. The author touches on the meaningful topic of the parent child relationship. Yet there is a light and friendly tone with a pinch of humor in the narrative. Children from ages nine and up will also enjoy The Four Queens because of the unique writing style."

5 Stars - Review by Pikasho Deka for Readers' Favorite

"The Four Queens is a humorous take on medieval stories featuring kings in distress and queens who don't really want to be queens. This is a coming-of-age story unlike any other. Christopher Walker uses an unorthodox narrative style, often breaking the fourth wall to get readers into the headspace of the characters. The satirical tone of the narrative combined with the quirky and hilarious characters ensures you will have a blast reading the book. I liked the changing dynamics between the king and Zygmunda. As the king slowly lets go of his arrogant and obnoxious behavior, he finds clarity and purpose for the first time in his life. Toward the end, I found myself rooting for him. All in all, this is a light-hearted story, and I readily recommend it to children and young adults alike."

A Tale of Friendship and Health / Una historia de amistad y salud is a bilingual English-Spanish children's book set in the town of Happyville.

The story begins with three friends—Benny the Bunny, Holly the Hedgehog, and Kevin the Cat—engaging in healthy morning routines and preparing for a day of adventure. Their actions are juxtaposed with those of Captain Couch Potato, a pig who prefers laziness, resulting in aches and isolation.

As the friends enjoy outdoor activities and social games, Captain Couch Potato experiences the downsides of his sedentary habits. Eventually, he seeks out the company of others, learning to play board games and share in the joy of friendship. The story culminates with Captain Couch Potato adopting healthier habits and dreaming of future fun with his new friends.

This narrative serves as a gentle guide for children on the importance of healthy living, active play, and the value of community. It's a concise tale that illustrates how positive changes can lead to happiness and belonging.

A beautifully intricate and suspenseful middle-grade fantasy, the perfect story for tweens and young adults alike, as well as for fans of Erin Hunter and Clare Bell.

Amidst the final ice age, a tribe of saber-tooth cats receive a prophecy foretelling the birth of a new master. Burdened by terrible visions and an unbreakable curse, Nova must learn to control her gift before it controls her. As tensions grow, a bitter outcast seeks to rule the Great Four, but with danger at every turn, something far more sinister haunts the smilodon race. An ancient monster lurks in the shadows, and as the ice begins to melt, Nova must find a way to overcome the most destructive force of nature before time runs out.

Two strong women, two mysteries to solve, and one life-changing discovery.

Jacquelyn Holmes is the direct decedent of the infamous Mr. Holmes. No, not the world-renowned detective, Sherlock, or even the heartbeat of the British government, Mycroft. She is the decedent of Sherrinford Holmes, the eldest brother, and mad scientist, who spent his days on a time machine with the single-minded goal of having Sherlock unravel history’s unsolved mysteries. After her uncle’s death, Jacq leaves behind her college studies and skeptical father to travel to England to discover whether five generations of quantum physicists found anything more than an ever-expanding universe.

Locked away in a bolt hole in the Holmes’ estate, Jacq and her sister from another mister, Holly Watts, discover not only had the family not wasted their time, but unearthed the key to time travel. With the aid of coded messages and quantum telepathy, Jacq’s mind leaps into Doctor Watson to take a master class on sleuthing from none other than Sherlock Holmes. Will this leap back in time make her an extraordinary detective, or will time travel be the catalyst for the zombie apocalypse?

Soundbite with Sherlock is the first book in the time-traveling amateur sleuth series, Holmes All Jacq’d Up.

If you like relationships with synergy, amateur sleuths with quirky personalities, and not so cozy historical mysteries, download your copy today.

Discloser: Included in this book is the case of The Adventure of the Sussex Vampire by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, which I did not feel worthy to edit.

Social Media Marketing Essentials You Always Wanted To Know walks you through the fundamentals of the dynamic world of social media marketing, helping you understand what social media marketing is and how to use it to reach the audience you want and maximize your company’s revenue.

The book talks about the importance and scope of social media marketing, the comparison between traditional media and social media, what a media mix is, and how to formulate social media plans and strategies, to name a few. It further describes different types of content for social media marketing and how to tailor it for popular social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, X, etc. The differences between organic and paid marketing are crucial to formulating a cost-effective social media marketing strategy, and this book helps you with that as well.

The book concludes with chapters on the metrics used to evaluate the success of a social media marketing plan, and the ethics surrounding the practice of social media marketing.

This book will help you to:

• Learn the process of coming up with a marketing strategy
• Navigate through the sea of social media platforms and create platform-specific content
• Explore hashtags: Know when, where, and how to use them
• Understand the metrics and evaluate your social media marketing strategies

The author, Dr. Kavita Kamath, boasts a doctorate in social media marketing and has 17+ years of teaching experience under the bag, so you know the book is reliable and holds a treasure of knowledge for anyone looking to gain a deeper understanding of the essentials of the subject matter.

Seven years ago a stranger stole my future. My hopes, plans and dreams have been put aside in favor of basic survival, a skill I’ve honed at great personal cost.

The handsome cowboy who finds me walking home one day and takes it upon himself to be my transporter, the bringer of food and gifts, has demons of his own. Jacob says he understands struggle and suffering and expects no repayment, but in my experience everyone seeks their due.

When it becomes clear to Jacob that my son and I are in danger, he shelters us, giving me time and space to adjust, something he understands due to a past he won’t talk about.

I’ve been running from a ghost for seven years, hiding until I thought the storm had blown over. But returning home was my biggest mistake, because the past is only two steps behind.

I don’t expect Jacob to save me, and I’m beginning to realize he needs more than I can give. After a lifetime of feeling like I’m not enough, the thought of not being enough for him scares me more than the evil that hunts me.

The debut collection from award-winning short story writer Gregory D. Williams takes us back to the 1970s, a bygone era when parents didn't always know what their children were up to and pre-teen boys were becoming men.

In stories about growing up in the dry heat of Phoenix, Arizona, a Little League player bobbles the ball with his first crush. In another story, two friends stake out the house of a neighborhood bully and play a role in a deadly accident. These adolescent boys see moral compromise - and their roles as husbands, fathers, and breadwinners - shimmering like a mirage on the horizon.Soon, the innocence of childhood recedes into the past. Grown-up life begins. During a practicum on breast-and-rectal exams, an overlooked lump on a sexy partner leaves a med student shaken. A doctor apprehends that the distance between pain-relief and addiction is shorter than he ever imagined. And a man propositioned at a local Starbucks discovers that even in middle age, the dry heat of love still burns.

Stories about seniors touch on emotions at life's end. A widower, busted while honoring his wife's final wish, tells a white lie to escape arrest. A fisherman is startled by the appearance of a talking trout.In all these stories, the boy lives on inside the man.

Life’s Blood… Or Life’s Curse?

One and the same for a Red Cap with no desire to kill. Without the help of his loving sister, Knox Adair would have wasted away long ago, his cap shriveled to dust. Now finally pushed to the limit, he creeps off into the night with naught but his precious sketch pad, hoping for a different life.

Before long, though, his art catches the wrong eye. Knox is forced to flee again, and events conspire to trap him once more. But this Red Cap has had a taste of freedom, and will not stop until he can live his life on his own terms.

This Kind of Man offers an unvarnished look at life in 21st Century America, excavating the complicated, tender, wild truth of what it is to be a man across generations and relationships.

These stories interrogate the pressures and tensions of contemporary life, and the ways men grapple with them, often without success. Issues such as marriage, fatherhood, aggression, alcoholism, gender expectations, generational backlash, and the inexorable dread of death, abound.Many of these stories live within a slow implosion of coping, and often failing, as well as those who refuse to succumb, addressing concerns oft-discussed, or not discussed enough, in mainstream print: gun violence, the recent history of coal country Appalachia, sports-related concussions, illegal immigration (and the jobs many of these ostensibly unwelcome folks are obliged to do), homelessness, and the inability of men to honestly connect or communicate.

Far from excusing or exonerating toxic males, this collection locates their violence (toward others, against oneself) in the context of a deadening culture and the false narratives that prevail in an exploitative, zero-sum game capitalist model, where those without are encouraged to quarrel with similarly overworked and underpaid, mostly blue-collar workers. We see that our received notions of manhood and masculinity are inculcated-from the beginning and by design-to ensure willing participation in a system where the overwhelming majority are excluded from the start. We witness the way these dysfunctions are handed down like inheritance, and how every cliché, from fighting to drinking to intolerance of dissent and distrust of others, is a carefully constructed trap, preventing solidarity, empathy, and love (for others, for one's self).

Get ready to take a thrilling journey through the lives of some of the most fascinating people in the world!

Famous People Around The World is an engrossing read that provides an in-depth look at the lives of various famous personalities, from artists and scientists to musicians and politicians.

This book covers all aspects of these people's lives, starting from their early years, upbringing, education, and pivotal experiences that shaped their lives. It explores their fascinating careers, achievements, turning points, and contributions to their respective fields.

But that's not all - this book delves deeper into the personal lives of these famous individuals, including their relationships, marriages, hobbies, interests, and even any scandals or controversies they may have been involved in.

Moreover, this book also examines the legacies of these influential figures and how they have impacted their industry or society as a whole. You will be amazed at the lasting contributions that these people have made and the ways they are remembered even to this day.

As you read through the pages, you will discover the unique qualities and quirks that make these people stand out. You will learn about their personalities, sense of humor, and interesting habits or rituals.

But that's not all! The book also includes a few exciting stories about these famous personalities that you probably have never heard before. And to test your knowledge, we have included 10 True or False questions at the end of each chapter that will keep you engaged and curious until the very end.

So, whether you are a history buff or just looking for an engaging and educational read, "Famous People Around The World" is the perfect book for you. Get your copy now and embark on a journey through the fascinating lives of some of the most influential people in history!

A perilous quest. A missing magic chest. And one very wayward tale.

After failing her duty as the newly appointed Guardian of TallStalks, Wynn, a young intrepid swirlear, journeys far beyond the tangled stalks of her home to retrieve the very thing she was appointed to protect. A gilded chest passed down in her family for countless generations. As she races to find the magic-wielding culprit responsible for the chest's disappearance, she finds herself haunted not only by failure, but by the possible peril that would be unleashed if the chest were ever opened.

Eager to leave her village and past behind, Calla, a brash flower-elf, trains for a chance to enroll in an academy for gifted young casters. But when an unearthed family secret brings her sister and her into the most vicious part of the Agrestal lands, she not only questions her future, but the murkier parts of her past.

As each step draws them further into the dangerous lands of the Agrestal, Wynn and Calla may find that survival may lie within confronting what they’re trying to escape.

How often in life do we find ourselves believing that nothing is unfolding according to our plans or expectations?

Such circumstances can engulf us in a place of despair, making it arduous to escape its clutches. It feels as though our dreams have been shattered, and every passing moment feels like an eternity when we endure challenging times.

Amidst the chaos, we tirelessly search for solutions, yet nothing seems to work. If you're yearning to find answers and regain your footing when life seems to be going against you, When Nothing Is Going Your Way is here to guide you. This book will help you embrace the valuable lessons hidden within each step of adversity, allowing you to navigate through difficulties and rediscover your path forward.

In this self-help book, you will discover:

• How to Embrace the power of positive thinking and develop a resilient mindset.
• How to Find strength in the face of adversity and discover hidden opportunities for growth.
• How your emotions can shape the outcome of your journey and uncover effective techniques to overcome them.
• In most situations, how you can effectively let go of unrealistic expectations and desires and Focusing Energy on What You Can Control.
• How to cultivate Snowball Effects to reach the milestone .
• How to move forward with strength and confidence

and much more......

Even when it feels like there is no way out, it's important to hold onto the glimmer of hope. Embrace the notion that there are alternative paths, unseen possibilities, and untapped potential waiting to be discovered. Sometimes, a shift in perspective can unveil new avenues and fresh opportunities that were previously unseen.

No matter where you are, turning over a new leaf for the better is possible. You have the power to craft a life full of inner tranquility, manageable pressure, and fruitful endeavor.

A romantic adventure novella. 1880, Queensland, Australia.

Gold fever grips the colony, transforming the barely there town of Gympie into a Mecca overnight. Gorgeous thief and unapologetic ladies’ man, Eamon Phelan, and his gang descend upon the settlement and are soon offered a job too good to refuse. Amidst a flood, a daring rescue, the wrath of a spurned heiress, the schemes of an old foe, and the designs of a ruthless sergeant hell-bent on revenge, their best-laid plans are derailed and Eamon finds himself imprisoned for a crime that, for once, he didn’t commit. Can his gang do the impossible and find the real culprits before it’s too late and claim the tantalising reward on offer, one that could change their lives forever?

Zachary Blake attends the bar-mitzvah of Josh Cooper, his friend Rich's son. Josh's special day is interrupted when a bomb explodes, and Josh disappears during the melee. Cooper's neighbor, Chip Ellis, is also missing. Is this a hate crime?

Police clear the bomb debris with no trace of Josh Cooper or Chip Ellis. Rich Cooper receives a ransom demand. The hostage-takers are revealed to be alt-right, anti-Semitic, racist, homophobic domestic terrorists. Aside from money, they want their 15 minutes of fame to broadcast their manifesto.Winger Wright is in no hurry to negotiate a hostage release, he prefers to peddle his bigoted garbage to raise money. But he slips up and reveals his location. When the FBI rescues the hostages and kills most of the terrorists. Wright cannot be found. One terrorist is captured. Offered a plea deal, he claims Josh was the only hostage. He's shown a photo of Chip Ellis and identifies Ellis as the terrorist Wright. Josh claims Ellis was a hostage and a comfort while the two were held captive. Chip's a good neighbor and The FBI can't connect him to the terrorists. He's arrested anyway. Chip needs a lawyer; Rich recommends Zachary Blake who privately believes Chip is guilty.

Zachary, Jennifer, Micah, Agent Gibson, and a fabulous supporting cast return in this taut thriller, the 9th edition of the Zachary Blake legal thriller series. Is Chip Ellis a good neighbor in the wrong place at the wrong time or is he The Anti-Semite Next Door?

No Charity in the Wilderness is a long journey into the new American West.

From the southern border to the isolating two-lane highways in the desert, this collection is a prayer of reconciliation with so much that troubles us—those who live without resources or voices—and their possible future in this ever-changing landscape of desire.

Griffin has spent many decades in the high desert trying to find the way forward—when what he knows has been challenged and still there is breath on the horizon. One day an ancient Chinese poet comes to visit: "Snow deepens/ to quiet what I once believed, and Wang Wei stoops from the spine:/ this is how you become silence." Even if you doubt the old poet's counsel, like Griffin, you want to journey with him into the wilderness.  

The sequel to the award-winning indie novel, Ever the Night Road.

This is a fantasy. Of a shifting city hidden in the weeds. Of princesses turned to metal and rust. Of knights eternal and a queen of dreams. And a deep underground.

The adventure continues where Ever the Night Road left off. Now eighteen, Dagny Losh must brave the mythical, labyrinthine city of Jud, where streets and buildings shift with the twilight, and each door and alleyway may give rise to the most unexpected encounters.

I wrote this book for you.

On the basis that all of us hit problems in our lives, I wrote So Now I Get It for you - and your friends - and your family. In the same way that we will all need a doctor from time to time in our lives, we all need counsellors too. But we are not getting the same service. We need to.

While mental health is forever being talked about, we are not very good at addressing it.

I trained as a counsellor, but was seriously disappointed in what I was being taught. Some of it made sense but a lot did not. A lot was book quotes, not real experience.

It's hit and miss if you want to find a good counsellor.

So I invented my own process - and it works.

If you've just had a sample look through you will probably have found some interesting diagrams. Take a look at the first chapter. I think you may be shocked at the research I am quoting. Read on. I know you will connect with these new ideas because all my clients do, young and old, whatever gender, wherever they are in life. I have taken my counselling training, listened to my clients, added the all too often missing ingredient of common sense and then created a new way at looking at my practice in particular and psychology in general. What I do has to make sense to my clients so I know it will make sense to you too. It also does what no-one else wants to do. It takes a look at people behaving badly, and often very badly, and finds out how that works so you can defend yourself against them. It describes a powerful proven meditation programme too. My website offers a video tutorial for it. I know you will love this book because the ideas work for everyone. There is so much in it, you'll need to read it a few times to get it all.

Some Secrets Go Deeper Than What Runs Under The Skin...

Jaeh has always been an outcast. She knows how to live with her differences. So when the vampire apocalypse strikes, she's determine to live no matter the odds. But when her path crosses with the two opposing courts, secrets long buried centuries' ago threatens to be spilled.

And there are those who seek to make sure it doesn't happen, even if it means bringing forth another war between the two vamp courts.

With the success of The Book of Mormon musical and Under the Banner of Heaven miniseries, Mormonism has been in the public’s mind. But who are the Mormons, really?

Are they loveable, but misguided, dupes or cold-blooded, crazed fanatics? Are they virtuous “Saints” or deceptive hypocrites? Why were the Mormons driven from place to place in the 1800s? And why does the Mormon church work diligently to hide its past? Darkly humorous, the three books describing the adventures of Betsy Loveless answer these questions.

Born in 1838, Betsy Loveless had already led an adventurous life during her first thirteen years. She survived the horrors of Mormon oppression when those peculiar people lived near her hometown of Carthage, Illinois, and watched her mother murdered by Mormons while traversing the Oregon Trail in 1848. Her adventures had only begun. Upon touching a wavy phantasm, she is transported from 1852 to 2015. Adjusting to the ways of the future is a rough lot, but she somehow makes her way. Then her world is flipped topsy-turvy once more.

In the second installment of Betsy Loveless’s adventures her adopted father loses his job. Mr. Kim searches far and wide for a new one in Oregon with no luck. Finally, he gets a fantastic offer from an aerospace company in Brigham City, Utah, and despite Betsy’s protests, the family moves. She must now survive her first year of high school inundated by Mormon classmates indoctrinated into believing they are God’s chosen people, and that “non-members” are evil sinners controlled by Satan. Her circumstances only get worse when everybody learns she and her ancestors are from Carthage, Illinois—the very place where Joseph Smith was executed for his myriad crimes.

Haunted by a nonconsensual video that went viral online, Zac seeks refuge in a new life, working at an ice cream kiosk in Blue Shore Bay.

There, he meets Jake, the town's charismatic bad boy, who seems to reciprocate Zac's growing attraction—or does he? Jake's flirtations are muddled by the sudden appearance of his toxic girlfriend, Tasmin, who has a clear vendetta against Zac.

When a dead body washes up on the beach after a wild party, Zac, with no memory of the night and mysterious scratches on his arms, becomes a prime suspect. Determined to uncover the truth and clear his name, Zac embarks on a quest to find the real killer.

But in a town full of secrets and a sea of suspects, Zac's journey becomes a dizzying ride, with each clue warping his hallucinatory, violent reality. Zac’s world quickly descends into a fever dream of mystery, horniness, and madness.

For queer teenager Jay, school is a jungle prowled by homophobic bullies. When Enya, a rumoured Satanist, hands Jay a direct hotline to Hell—a how-to book for summoning demons—Jay sees a way to punish his tormentors.

Enter Rascal, a demon boy with charm, a wicked sense of humour, and a vendetta against his usurper brother who stole Hell’s crown. To Rascal, helping Jay is a perfect way to wreak havoc on Earth and win back his throne.

As their twisted rampage escalates, Jay realises that dallying with a devil is as perilous as it is thrilling. Caught in a lustful entanglement with his enchanted boyfriend and Rascal, Jay’s quest for revenge spirals dangerously out of control.

In Hell as on Earth everything has its price, and If Jay isn’t careful, his fixation on vengeance may demand the ultimate sacrifice.

His immortal soul.

Come along with AI expert and renegade podcaster Alex Tsakiris, who is known for igniting firestorms at the intersection of science and spirituality.

In this book, Tsakiris throws a reboot at the AI savior/destroyer narrative. Sure, doomsday robots might be real someday, but what about the shadowbanning social engineers who are training them to deceive right now? And what happens when the "smartest thing in the room" jumps the guardrails and decides to take things into its own hands?

But hold on, is there a silver lining? What if the tech we fear reveals our divine nature and connection to something more? Maybe you're not the "biological robot in a meaningless universe" transhumanists claim. What if you are more? And what if AI can help you see it?

A magical murder mystery, complete with medieval mayhem!

Poison in the prince's pork tenderloin claims the life of his hapless taster. A dagger to the heart slays the sleeping court sorcerer, tasked to investigate. With courtiers seemingly falling like ninepins, the prince's chancellor turns to Mistress Sinta, a gifted freelance sorceress, to assume the role of detective.

With the aid of Sir Othir, her dashing man-at-arms, Sinta plunges into the murk of the princely court, where-while enjoying some tasty meals-she soon finds that spells alone will not uncover the answers she seeks.

Can our inquisitive young heroine crack the case before herself falling victim to the killer?

Kip’s Funny Little Feet is a heartwarming children's book that follows the journey of Kip, a young boy overcoming mobility challenges with determination and self-acceptance.

Kip learns to walk with the use of special braces called SMOs and AFOs. Through beautifully illustrated pages, readers discover the joy of uniqueness and the importance of embracing differences. Join Kip on a touching adventure that celebrates what makes us different and the strength that arises from understanding and accepting what makes him different.

Paul Clifton's third collection embarks on a poetic journey through the personal life of this Wrexham poet and author.

Paul's anthology candidly navigates through personal losses, the discovery of true love, and the thought-provoking mysteries of life that interest him. Paul's words transport you through his hometown of Wrexham and beyond, from his most significant moments to the smallest nuances. As his story unfolds through the pages, the distant threat of Coronavirus looms on the horizon, adding an extra layer of relevance and meaning to Paul's journey. An adventure awaits - crafted with observant sensitivity and honesty that has made Paul's poetry beloved by many.