**Includes a new introduction by Kristofer Goldsmith, the nation’s most recognized authority on the targeting of American troops and veterans with disinformation and extremist recruiting efforts.Updated with fresh material, this edition brings the prophetic warnings of the 2-time Medal of Honor recipient to a new generation."A short, blunt, and extremely vigorous blast." —The New York Times**Smedley Butler, a retired Marine Corps major general and the most ...

The stunning conclusion to a postapocalyptic trilogy about an alien species merging with humans—from “one of science fiction’s finest writers” (*TheNew York Times*).**Human and Oankali have been mating since the aliens first came to Earth to rescue the few survivors of an annihilating nuclear war. The Oankali began a massive breeding project, guided by the ooloi, a sexless subspecies capable of manipulating DNA, in the hope of eventually creating a perfect ...

Lydia's a bit annoyed by the Christmas gift Phil got her. Riding lessons.She hasn't been on a horse in over twenty years and hasn't particularly had the desire.But it's such a thoughtful gesture, if misguided, she dutifully heads to the barn to get back in the saddle.Her instructor, Ellen, turns out to be delightful and Lydia rediscovers a joy in riding she didn't know she'd lost.Oh and there's the matter of the stable owner.Obinna Okafor is a tall a...

“Sacrifices must be made; battles will be lost. It is always this way in a quest for change.”In the near future, Earth’s oil reserves are depleted. Nations grapple to find an alternative energy source. Terrorists race for control over world resources. And the Syndicate—a conglomerate of allied intelligence agencies—struggles to maintain peace.Syndicate operative Juliet Arroway and her best friend, Mariam, a progressive Saudi princess, are tasked with huntin...

Wolf shifter Alfie is more than ready to find his soulmate and finally settle down. When he and his friends go out for a drink after a long day at the safari park, the last thing he expects is for his soulmate to walk through the door.Fresh off a bad date with a creep who won’t take no for an answer, Myla agrees to meet her future sister-in-law at a nearby bar. When the creep follows her inside, the sexiest man she’s ever seen steps in and shuts him down—calm, confident, and unmist...

For Everyone Old, Getting Old, or Loving Someone Who Is.A memoir about aging that goes where most books won't—into the actual, daily, unvarnished reality of being old.At nearly 90, feminist activist and award-winning author Sandra Butler delivers Now What? Notes From the Front Lines of Old Age, a bracing, big-hearted follow-up to Leaving Home at 83. Readers of that book called it "a captivating" and "informing" read that l...

"The Great Lone Land" by Sir William Francis Butler is a captivating exploration of the Canadian wilderness, reflecting the author's experiences during his travels through the vast and untamed landscapes. Butler, a soldier and explorer, vividly describes the natural beauty and challenges of the land, offering readers a glimpse into the life of early explorers. His narrative is rich with observations of the flora and fauna, as well as the indigenous peoples he encounters, making it a signif...

Many of the tales in this book were told me by one Paddy Flynn, a little bright-eyed old man, who lived in a leaky and one-roomed cabin in the village of Ballisodare, which is, he was wont to say, "the most gentle"—whereby he meant faery—"place in the whole of County Sligo." Others hold it, however, but second to Drumcliff and Drumahair. The first time I saw him he was cooking mushrooms for himself; the next time he was asleep under a hedge, smiling in his sleep. He was indeed always cheer...

From international bestselling author, Ellen Butler, comes an award winning historical fiction novel inspired by true events.A beautiful American spy flees into the night, hunted by the SS. Alone and exposed, she must outwit her enemies and cross enemy lines to reach the safety of Allied forces.Lily Saint James grew up roaming Europe, mastering languages and blending into foreign cultures. But when her mother's sudden death calls h...

A boy and girl at art school realize that they are both on an online kink-filled website together and hit it off after a chance meeting at a coffee shop. Their relationship immediately follows these kinks, choking, spanking, and much more. As it gets more serious, the boy realizes that his girl likes to be with other women too, so they set up a date with her ex-girlfriend for a threesome none will ever forget.

Spanning centuries, 'The Greats of Sci-Fi: H.G. Wells Edition' emerges as a seminal anthology that traverses the varied terrains of science fiction. The works selected for this collection not only showcase the inventive richness that characterizes the genre but also illuminate the essential themes of exploration, societal critique, and technological speculation. From the haunting depths of psychological manipulation to the exhilarating realms of interstellar travel, the literary styles var...

Returning to print after nearly 50 years, Survivor completes Octavia E. Butler’s thrilling Patternist series, including a short story from the Patternist saga and new historical essays from a major Butler scholar.This deluxe edition includes:An incredible new cover and packagePremium French flaps and newly designed, full color interior coversHigh-quality paper with elegant deckled-edges