The powerful proven blueprint for confident conversations and meaningful connection, from the bestselling author of Cues and CaptivateDoes the thought of small talk with strangers make you want to hide under the couch?Do you crave close friendships but find yourself overanalyzing every social interaction afterward?Do you want to be seen as confident, capable, and genuinely likable — without feeling fake or forced?Are you tired...

If you were looking for the Holy Bible of the horror anthologies, consider yourself lucky, because you just found it! Cosmic horror, supernatural events, ghost stories, weird fiction, mystical fantasies, occult narratives, this book plunges you into dark domains and brings you face to face with surreal monstrosities. This collection of the greatest mysterious dark tales gathers together more than 100 authors and more than 1000 short stories (!), which makes it truly unique in its kind. Be ...

"A superb and well written book, highly recommended as a true account of one man's war from Pegasus Bridge to the Baltic during WWII." —The ArmourerAlthough strictly forbidden to keep diaries, Denis Edwards managed to record his experiences throughout nearly all his time in Europe in 1944–45. He brilliantly conveys what it was like to be facing death, day after day, night after night, with never a bed to sleep in nor a hot meal to go home to. This is warfare in the ...

"An impressive, lively narrative of a memorable woman who, aside from her one daring exploit, is lamentably little-known." — Historical Novels ReviewJacobite sympathies stir powerful emotions, especially in a titled young man with little to occupy him. But Lady Winifred Nithsdale has already seen her mother, father, and brother imprisoned for their support of England's Catholic king. While she wants to be loyal, Winifred tries to protect her husband from im...

Martha had a great life. Her husband had built up a successful company and she was the company secretary. They worked hard for everything they had so it seemed entirely reasonable that she should spend some of the company money on herself; after all it was her money, wasn't it? Shona was the company auditor and had a different perspective. The money belonged to the shareholders and she had a code of practice to follow. Luckily Shona knew just how to punish naughty girls! Martha's arrogance...

Healer, witch, and commoner Alainn McCreary battles valiantly to control her growing magical powers and to ignore her doomed yearning for noble Killian O’Brien, a man who is far above her station and betrothed to a noble, dark-eyed Scottish beauty. Alone, she continues her quest to break the bitter curse that dooms not only the powerful O’Brien Clan but also Alainn and Killian’s future happiness.Threatened by dark forces, a powerful chieftain, and a suspicious priest, loyal, valian...

Santa's Christmas Library gathers more than four hundred seasonal narratives, poems, carols, legends, and illustrated selections into a capacious archive of Christmas writing. Moving from folktale and devotional verse to domestic realism, fantasy, satire, and moral fable, the volume traces the holiday's literary transformations across languages and centuries. Canonical Christmas narratives stand beside fairy tales, hymns, children's literature, and lesser-known period pieces, while such la...

Life sometimes puts us in positions we would rather avoid. Emotional or physical pain, confusion, loneliness, being misunderstood, or being taken for granted. These are just a few life-defining experiences that may cross our path.Just as the disconcerting experience of turbulence on a flight could possibly lead to a conscious or unconscious fear of flying, so are we prone to react to diverse external forces at play around us. These impactful events can leave an indelible imprint on...

Marriage and Kids are No JokeHe may not win Father of the Year, but Clint Edwards has won the hearts of thousands—including the New York Times, Scary Mommy and Good Morning America—thanks to his candor and irreverence when it comes to raising kids, being married and learning from his mistakes.Clint has three children: Tristan (the know it all), Norah (the snarky princess), and Aspen (the worst roommate ever). He describes parenting as “a m...

Uncover the secret annals of untold history in these eighteen medieval manuscripts. Each tortured scribe will bring you face to face with ancient horrors lurking in cursed castles, wild woodlands, haunted hamlets, and mysterious monasteries.Including a lineup of authors both established and emerging, HOWL Society Press presents the first-ever anthology of historical horror from the medieval period, fittingly introduced by the writer who arguably started it all: Christopher Buehlman...

Knox MontgomeryMy obsession with Emily Campbell started long ago. Back when her age made her completely off-limits, and her father's marriage to my mother made it socially frowned upon. Time would've resolved both of those things, except my mother stole seventy million dollars from me, and Emily's father was complicit in the crime.When the time comes for them to repay that debt, Emily's father offers her up on a silver platter. I turned him down be...

Envious HeartsA lonely rancher and a widowed woman find a second chance at love.1811, KentuckyTwenty years after losing the woman he loved, Matthew Sommers discovers he has a daughter. He welcomes Emily into his life with open arms. Losing her mother still haunts this successful rancher who never married.Widowed Milicente DuFour regrets not having children and can't help wishing for what was not to be. Although she's not looking to replace her beloved husband, she falls in ...