Discover the Secrets of Lifelong Connections in "Lasting Ties"Imagine a life rich with relationships that bloom like a perennial garden, year after year, through every season of life. "Lasting Ties: Mastering the Maintenance of Meaningful Relationships" is your companion on a journey toward nurturing those ties that matter most.Dive into the foundational elements that forge unbreakable bonds in Chapter 1. From the nuances of emotional connections and communication to the st...

Step into the Spotlight: How Ordinary People Transformed into Household NamesIn a world captivated by the glow of fame, Rise to Fame: Stories & Strategies of the Self-Made Celebrity serves as both a beacon and a roadmap for those daring enough to dream of the spotlight. This meticulously crafted guide illuminates the paths trodden by those who have transformed their ordinary lives into extraordinary sagas of success. With candid stories and proven strategies, this book not only mot...

Author is a part-time bookseller at Joseph-Beth Booksellers in Lexington, KY.Well known local raconteur, great reader.First book of stories by much acclaimed writer.Huge community support among science fiction writers and readers and also in Kentucky.Readers have been waiting ten years for this book since his knock-out story "The Voluntary State" was published to vast acclaim. His unique vision of the world, beginning in his home state of Kentucky, and going...

Revive Time-Honoured Virtues with a Modern TwistAt a time when the world is rapidly evolving, the perennial quest for a meaningful and principled lifestyle has never been more relevant. Enter 21st Century Chivalry: A Guide to Timeless Gentleman's Elegance and Ethics, your comprehensive handbook to navigating the complexities of contemporary society with grace, dignity, and poise. This illuminating guide is not merely a book; it's a journey towards self-actualisation and societal co...

A hero rises from the ranks of slaves!The genasi control almost all of Calimshan for their djinn overlords—all but a few outposts like the floating Island of the Free, where escaped slaves from Calimport’s coliseum run their own brutal games. There, Cephas, a genasi with no memories of his past has spent his entire life fighting But one day a circus of misfits, lead by the crowlike Corvus Nightfeather appear and free Cephas—and for the first time Cephas can harness his inborn power...

Discover the Power of Purposeful ConnectionsImagine navigating the complexities of human relationships with grace and skill, transforming every interaction into an opportunity for personal and professional growth. "The Art of the Connect: Crafting Relationships with Care and Intention" is your comprehensive guide to becoming a maestro in the subtle symphony of social bonds.Begin your journey with a deep dive into the basics of human engagement, unraveling your motivations a...

“Monstrous fun!”—BooklistThree kids. A hotel full of monsters. And a stolen magical artifact that could disrupt the balance between the humans and the supernatural. Welcome to life at Hotel Monster! Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library meets Hotel Transylvania in the first book of this hilarious and spooky new series that blends mystery with monsters.Stephen’s dad has moved their two-person family across the country to New York Ci...

Euthyphro/Apology/Crito/Phaedo'Nothing can harm a good man either in life or after death'The trial and condemnation of Socrates on charges of heresy and corrupting young minds is a defining moment in the history of classical Athens. In tracing these events through four dialogues, Plato also developed his own philosophy of a life guided by self-responsibility. Euthyphro finds Socrates outside the court-house, debating the nature of piety, while the ...

Superheroes and villains do battle over the human heart in this delightful anthology featuring all-new stories from a wide range of contributors, all set in the Wild Cards universe, where an alien virus mutates some and grants superpowers to others, created by the #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Game of Thrones.An alien virus ravages the world, its results as random as a hand of cards. Those infected either draw the black queen and die, ...

An authoritative new translation of Plato's The Republic by Christopher Rowe, with notes and an introduction.'We set about founding the best city we could, because we could be confident that if it was good we would find justice in it'The Republic, Plato's masterwork, was first enjoyed 2,400 years ago and remains one of the most widely-read books in the world: as a foundational work of West...

An Earth explorer in search of something new and strange in the up and out ends up traveling through space with a small god over millennia.At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

'I'll stop doing it as soon as I understand what I'm doing.'Somewhere between a historical account and work of philosophy, Socrates' Defence details the final plea of Plato's beloved mentor.Introducing Little Black Classics: 80 books for Penguin's 80th birthday. Little Black Classics celebrate the huge range and diversity of Penguin Classics, with books from around the world and across many centuries. They take us from a balloon ride over Victorian London to a gard...