"A Flock of Girls and Boys" is a charming collection of quick memories and sketches written by using Nora Perry. Perry's testimonies offer delightful glimpses into the lives, adventures, and imaginations of kids. The creator, regarded for her works centered on children's literature, brings to lifestyles a various array of characters, shooting the innocence, interest, and playfulness of adolescents. Throughout the gathering, Perry weaves narratives that discover the day by day experiences o...

The story revolves around the titular character, Hope Benham, a young girl growing up in a rural New England village. The novel follows Hope as she navigates the challenges and adventures of her everyday life, from school experiences to family dynamics and friendships.Key themes in the novel include the importance of perseverance, kindness, and moral integrity. Through Hope Benham's journey, Nora Perry weaves a narrative that emphasizes the values of hard work, honesty, and compassion, whi...

The Great Short Stories of Thanksgiving presents a vibrant and compelling mosaic of tales that capture the essence of gratitude, familial bonds, and the timeless traditions associated with this cherished American holiday. This anthology deftly navigates varying literary styles from the tender to the humorously satirical, showcasing the rich tapestry of narratives that have shaped Thanksgiving's cultural landscape. Amidst tales of family interations and gatherings, select stories offer fres...

Earth remains the volatile prize of aeons of war and domination by two panterrestrial races. Returning the fight to these inhuman overlords, the Cerberus rebels are the champions of the planet's postapocalyptic dark ages. They spark a uniquely human resilience and courage to stand down the forces of infinitely powerful, perhaps unstoppable entities in the ongoing war to retake Earth for humanity.The Bluegrass range, ripe with secrets and magic, hides the operating base of a race of...

Bounty-hunter turned "businessman" Rafe Kingston is the fastest gun in the west... and the last person you want to see on your doorstep. So you can imagine how the O'Brien brothers feel when this vicious vermin shows up at their ranch with a letter, signed by a U.S. Senator, claiming he's the rightful owner of their land.Not only does Kingston have a legal document, he's got five of the meanest an blood-thirsty gunslingers to ever draw a breath backing him up. That's six ruthless k...

In a saloon north of El Paso, the legendary Doc Holliday is forced to kill a rancher's son in self defense. His father, Colonel Robert McHenry, is desperate for revenge. And now Doc is a hunted man on the run. Heading west, he turns to Jacob O'Brien, hoping to find refuge at the family ranch. Jacob knows it's a lose-lose situation—one that's bound to end in violence and blood. Colonel McHenry is the famous "Lion of Lynchburg," whose relentless courage in the Civil War earned the respect of...

THEY'RE BIGGER AND SMARTERDeep in the sewers of New York City, the rat population is growing. Dr. Randolph Finch is determined to break the cycle. His new rodenticide, Degenesis, doesn't kill rats. It sterilizes them from reproducing. But nothing adapts faster than a New York rat . . . City exterminators and soon-to-be divorced Chris and Benita Jackson think they know how these rats think. They know how rats breed. And they fear that Degenesis has only made these rats stronger. More...

This collection of stories likely revolves around themes related to children and young adults, featuring tales that explore the lives, adventures, and experiences of boys and girls. Nora Perry's stories often carried moral lessons or depicted everyday situations and interactions that resonated with young readers.The stories might involve a variety of scenarios—adventures, friendships, family dynamics, and moral dilemmas—providing a glimpse into the lives and perspectives of children and ad...

As the old gods awaken and satrapies splinter, the Chromeria races to find its lost Prism, the only man who may be able to stop catastrophe. But Gavin Guile is enslaved on a pirate galley. Worse, Gavin no longer has the one thing that defined him -- the ability to draft.Without the protection of his father, Kip Guile will have to face a master of shadows alone as his grandfather moves to choose a new Prism and put himself in power. With Teia and Karris, Kip will have to use all his...

Picking up exactly where Playing Gods 1: Isolation left off, Playing Gods 2: Adaptation brings the zehuderan warriors Xriah and Vylis to the world of Gravios. A far cry from the last plane where the two battled, Gravios is an ocean world of cybernetically augmented humans and post-apocalyptic sea vessels. All land on Gravios has been completely submerged into the depths, the sea level elevated by the planet-swallowing marine creature known as the Grava. In this arena of hostile waters and ...

Thanksgiving Tales is an evocative anthology that captures the spirit of gratitude and reflection associated with the festive season. This collection traverses a vast spectrum of literary styles, from the heartwarming to the thought-provoking, creating a tapestry of narratives that are as diverse as they are enriching. Stories brim with the detailed charm of pastoral narratives and the sophisticated tones of American Realism, spotlighting the cultural rituals that define Thanksgiving. Whet...

It's been barely a decade since the notorious gunfight at the O.K. Corral. Rustlers and outlaws still terrorize the land, and the good citizens of Tombstone are at the end of their ropes. Enter Texas John Slaughter—the new sheriff of Cochise County and the toughest lawman west of the Rio Grande. With a young pretty wife, a sprawling cattle ranch, and a backbone of steel to match the iron law of his badge, Texas John is determined to bring peace to this parched desert hell even if it kills ...