Aubrey Richards, better known as A. E. Richards, prolific sci-fi/mystery author, finishes typing the last page of his brand-new novel, Gene Depot, only to discover his wife, that very same day, reading a newly released hardcover book called SPACERS by Dick Avery, a novel that ends up being almost identical to the one Aubrey has just finished writing and has yet to show to anyone; and thus begins his quest for an answer to this most perplexing, career-crushing personal attack.

Nectar Haven, a snapshot of Canadian life as seen through the eyes of its teenage hymenoptera residents, is a quirky coming-of-age tale about several grade-eight bees, wasps, and hornets and the event-filled weeks leading up to their long-awaited summer vacation and grade-eight graduation day. During these few life-altering weeks each bee, wasp, and hornet will be called upon to make some very grown-up decisions, and then learn how to live with the consequences of those decisions, whether ...

A remarkable collection, Robots through the Ages includes stories from some of the best writers of science fiction, both old and new.This anthology, with an introduction by Robert Silverberg, offers a sweeping survey of robots as depicted throughout literature. Since the Iliad—in which we are shown golden statues built by Hephaestus “with minds and wisdoms”—humans have been fascinated by the idea of artificial life. From the Argonautica t...

A remarkable collection, Robots through the Ages includes stories from some of the best writers of science fiction, both old and new.This anthology, with an introduction by Robert Silverberg, offers a sweeping survey of robots as depicted throughout literature. Since the Iliad—in which we are shown golden statues built by Hephaestus “with minds and wisdoms”—humans have been fascinated by the idea of artificial life. From the Argonautica t...

This is a charity anthology; all proceeds will be donated to the Palestine Children's Relief Fund and ANERA (American Near East Refugee Aid).Over 30 authors in the horror community donated stories to help the civilians of Palestine. Among the stories are:-- codependent necromancers-- a spy discovers a supernatural weapon that might turn the tide of the war-- a Girl Scout troop camping trip goes horribly wrong when dinosaurs show up-- a ...

Paratuberculosis, also referred to as Johne's disease, affects principally cattle, goats, sheep, buffalo, deer and other ruminants. It is common worldwide and responsible for significant economic losses in the ruminant livestock industries. A timely follow up to the first book on Paratuberculosis, this new edition is still the only comprehensive text providing both historical context and the latest developments in the field. Examining the epidemiology of paratuberculosis, the organism that...

How to make $500 per month on Odesk selling your skillsDo you want to become a freelancer or work from home. Odesk is a great place to start. You can bid on jobs all over the world. Odesk handles all the contracts and has a great search tool to allow you to put up your portfolio and go after those jobs. Step by step instructions and screen captures allow you to quickly set up your account and start working.Table of ContentsHow to make $500 per month on Odesk selling ...

Supernova has run away! There are some changes in her family. Supernovas parents are getting divorced and she is very sad and does not understand. Supernova travels in her spaceship to earth so she can find a new family. Along her travels, Supernova encounters different kinds of families on earth and learns that no two families look the same.

LIFE ISN’T FOR THE FAINT-HEARTED – NOR IS LIVING WITH CHRONIC ILLNESS.Grief, acceptance, loneliness, friendship, small joys, healing moments, new perspectives: here are forty-one short poems that offer bite-sized comfort and connection, for anyone in need of a tonic.A. K. Davidson's debut poetry collection includes helpful resources for Long Covid.‘Brave, thoughtful, funny at times and almost unbearably poignant at ...

Transplanted Christianity is a comprehensive collection of documents detailing the history of the church in New Zealand from its beginnings in the early nineteenth century to the present day. Informative introductions and explanations by Allan Davidson and Peter Lineham fill in the context and make this a book of interest to the serious student of church history and the casual reader alike. This fifth edition is revised and has an extensive additional chapter covering issues facing the chu...

Get empowered to safely keep the weight off after surgeryIf you're reading this, odds are you have made the very important decision to improve your health by undergoing weight loss surgery. Hats off to you—it's no small feat and could very well have saved your life! While your surgeon provided you with the tool to assist you in losing weight, making that tool work is up to you—and that's where this sensitive and authoritative guide comes in.In Weight Lo...

Step into the extraordinary life of Denny Laine, the unsung legend behind the iconic bands Wings and The Moody Blues.In this captivating biography, uncover the untold stories of Laine's journey, from co-founding The Moody Blues in the swinging '60s to the soaring heights of Wings alongside Paul McCartney.Explore the backstage drama, creative genius, and timeless hits that defined an era. Behind the scenes, Laine's collaborations with McCartney unfolded like a harmonious sym...