In a quiet river town where the ovens have gone cold, a weary traveler arrives with nothing but a single coin, a good knife, and hands that remember more than the mind will admit.Robael has spent five years surviving, not living — five years without a kitchen, without a craft, without a name spoken with belonging. When they step off the ferry into Thistledown Reach, they expect only a night’s rest. Instead, they find:A room with a window and a quilt that fe...

Through vivid descriptions and thoughtful reflections, Harper also explores the lessons these ecosystems offer. He draws parallels between the harmony found in nature and moral teachings, encouraging readers to consider the interconnectedness of all living things. The book offers insights into the resilience of life in the face of changing tides and weather, highlighting the importance of preserving such environments for future generations.Harper’s work is both scientific and philosophical...

An exciting game is afoot, thanks to acquiring editor Michael Bracken! Yes—we are delighted to present an original Sherlock Holmes story by A.L. Sirois this issue. It’s one that only Sirois could write, as Holmes meets no less a person than Bram Stoker! Then the mysteries keep coming with “The Echoes,” by Charles John Harper [courtesy of acquiring editor Barb Goffman], plus a mystery novel by Elisabeth Sanxay Holding. And, of course, we have a solve-it-yourself mystery by Hal Charles....

More than a star pitcher and accomplished coach, Mel Stottlemyre has a history that serves as a behind-the-scenes tour of five decades of baseball. From Mickey Mantle and Whitey Ford to Dwight Gooden and Darryl Strawberry to Derek Jeter and Mariano Rivera, Stottlemyre connected generations of stars during a remarkable career.In his long-awaited autobiography, Stottlemyre tells his story in colorful detail, from his days as a rookie sensation on the last of the great Mantle teams to...

Written by John Harper under official license from the creators of, and based in the vast universe of, the seminal space trading computer game Elite:Dangerous.Robert Garry, ex-military officer, wants nothing more than to maintain his integrity and his team's safety despite a career change to pirate leader but a cargo freighter he targets proves to be holding much more than he bargained for.Will he escape with his own life, let alone the lives of his crew?He has always...

As every fresh branch of investigation in natural history has a tendency to gather around it a rapidly accumulating literature, some explanation may probably be looked for from an author who offers a new contribution to the public. And when, as in the present instance, the writer's intentions are of an humble kind, it is the more desirable that he should state his views at the outset. Nor can the force of this claim be supposed to be lessened, from the gratifying fact, that the present wri...

Pirates, smugglers, and highwaymen are among the contemptible characters that return from beyond the grave in this collection of chilling tales drawn from both land and sea.

A collection of supernatural stories about dreams, premonitions, and possessions.Here you'll find strange beasts, headless ghosts, and phantom faces that appear to the unsuspecting, striking fear into their very hearts. Tales include: "Premonition of the Titanic's Doom," "The Headless Lover," "Screaming Skulls and Other Oddities," and "A Stranger in the Fog."

In a quiet river town where the ovens have gone cold, a weary traveler arrives with nothing but a single coin, a good knife, and hands that remember more than the mind will admit...Robael has spent five years surviving, not living - five years without a kitchen, without a craft, without a name spoken with belonging. When they step off the ferry into Thistledown Reach, they expect only a night's rest. Instead, they find:A room with a window a...

Ramp Up Your PL/SQL Programming Skills Master PL/SQL through the hands-on exercises, extensive examples, and real-world projects inside this Oracle Press guide. Filled with best practices, Oracle Database 11g PL/SQL Programming Workbook covers all the latest features and enhancements of the language. Mastery checks at the end of each chapter reinforce the material covered, and sample code from the book is available for download. Even experienced Oracle professionals will be...

This comprehensive travel guide is designed to captivate the imagination of every intrepid traveler, whether they are a history enthusiast, cultural connoisseur, or simply someone yearning for an adventure. The guide takes readers on a curated exploration of Cairo's historic wonders, from the labyrinthine alleys of Khan El Khalili to the grandeur of the Citadel, providing an intimate encounter with the city's rich tapestry of history and culture.Cairo's cultural immersion beyond th...

These poems have been a lifetime in the making. A lifetime filled with love, joy, work, longing and loss. A lifetime that came to an end too soon in between the writing and publishing of this work. So these poems tell John Harper's story, from birth to death and everything in between.