Science Fiction and Fantasy, two genres that are both unalike and inextricably entwined, stretching the imagination to the expansive boundaries of time, space, and magic. These boundaries are often filled with warriors and war, fights and causes worth fighting for, and that's what you'll find in this anthology.From fighting aliens in space to demons in a world of magic, you'll find many stories to suit your starship's entertainment collection or your favorite bard at the local tave...

Elara Vance was never supposed to survive.Taken in the annual Blood Tithe, she is sent to the Obsidian Citadel—a ruthless war college where the weak are purged and the strong are forged into weapons for the High King's endless war. Armed with nothing but a sharp tongue and a deadly secret, Elara is determined to endure the trials and uncover the truth behind her sister's mysterious disappearance.Because her sister didn't just vanish.She was erased.Elara carr...

With the crisp, clear style of John Grisham, the theological and geopolitical insights of a Malachi Martin, and the nail-biting suspense of a Robin Cook, A. J. West weaves a tale of future history based on the current events and issues affecting Western Civilization.The story takes us on a riveting and emotional journey, revealing the hidden forces at work behind present-day church scandals and political chaos. Using his extensive investigations and experience, Mr. West exposes the...

Students and teachers alike face a dilemma: Why think deeply when we can just take a shortcut by googling something? Why read an article when we can learn from a social media headline? If, as educators, we want to encourage our students to value thoughtfulness and to embrace the effort it takes to reach deep understandings, we must model that behavior ourselves. In Never Stop Asking, author Dr. Nathan Lang-Raad shows K-12 teachers how human brains like to take mental shortcuts, kn...

The war against the AI was won but a new threat is rising.Hank Spears is content with his life as a scrapper until he unearths an artificial intelligence who warns him of a grave threat to all life in the universe. Since AI has long been outlawed and anyone caught harboring one is imprisoned or executed, the two must go on the run, fleeing into the far reaches of space.They must avoid capture, all for the sake of those who would imprison them.

Magic sparks and cauldrons bubble; Potions bring love, and curses bring trouble. What if magic could help track down a murderer? Can a young, untrained witch save her people from a dark wizard – and at what cost to herself? Does a young woman’s dreams really predict the future? If so, is there any way to change what she foresees? And what might an independent young witch look for when house hunting? Witches. Warlocks. Wizards. Familiars... Enter ...

This delightful collection of lesser-known gems by Mark Twain begins with the story of a town called Hadleyburg, which prides itself on the honesty of its citizens. One day a citizen of Hadleyburg offends a stranger passing through, who vows to take his revenge by revealing just how corruptible the sanctimonious town really is. Twain is at his best here, poking fun at common hypocrisy as the self-satisfied pillars of the community are done in by their own greed.Other stories in the...

Dance with the Fae on the shortest day of the year!On the day of the shortened sunA battle between two kings has begun.The old year dies, and the Oak King rulesWe celebrate with logs of Yule!But the Holly King is defeated, not deadTo Caer Arianrhod he heads.Until Midsummer, when they battle againAnd the Holly King will once again reign…Ride along with a motorcycle gang of people who were stolen by th...

A year of HBR's essential thinking on tech—all in one place.Agentic AI, smart health care, advanced sensors, bioengineering—new technologies like these are reshaping organizations at the hybrid office, on factory floors, and in the C-suite. What should you and your company be doing now to take advantage of the new opportunities these technologies are creating—and avoid falling victim to disruption?The Year in Tech, 2026: The Insights You Need from Harva...

Periodically in the evolution of an important branch of clinical medicine there develops a critical need for a textbook which combines with the clinical aspects of disease syndromes an in-depth review of the sciences basic to the disorders discussed, as well as a carefully selected but com prehensive review of pertinent literature. LABHART'S Clinical Endo crinology revised and translated into English provides for this need in the field of endocrinology in an exemplary manner. Prof. LABHART...

Medical Experts Investigation of Insanity by Juries is a seminal work that delves into the complex intersection of law, medicine, and mental health in the context of legal proceedings. Authored in the late 19th century, this book critically examines the role of medical experts in courtrooms, particularly focusing on how juries assess and interpret claims of insanity during trials. The text explores the challenges faced by both legal professionals and medical practitioners when determining ...

In the tradition of Legends & Lattes, comes a cozy fantasy steeped in sapphic romance about one of the Queen’s private guards and a powerful mage who want to open a bookshop and live happily ever after…if only the world would let them.All Reyna and Kianthe want is to open a bookshop that serves tea. Worn wooden floors, plants on every table, firelight drifting between the rafters… all complemented by love and good company. Thing is, Reyna works as one of t...