Leeds, 1980. Amid the violence and decay, the city was home to an extraordinarily vibrant post-punk scene. Out of that swamp crawled the Sisters of Mercy.Over the next five years, they would rise from local heroes to one of Britain's leading alternative bands, producing brilliant singles, astonishing EPs, a landmark debut album and legendary live shows before blowing apart on the verge of major rock stardom.At the centre was Andrew Eldritch, a singular and ...

Carl wakes on the morning of his 25th birthday to find he has acquired a unique talent, the ability to order someone to do something - without a word being spoken. In the shortest possible time he gains a sex slave and begins to fulfil all his fantasies of being a Master with a harem of beautiful women, all there by his wish which becomes their command! With these women totally under his control, there is no limit to what he can do to them, the discipline he can inflict, the suffering he c...

I am a self-taught programming guru, specialising in computer games. I chose and then pursued this profession diligently in order to make enough money to set up an island of voluntary slaves as this had quickly become a fetish of mine as I passed through puberty and beyond. No-one knew of this, not even my parents or best friend but it only took half a dozen years and I had made enough to go looking for my island.As to the slaves, well that was a little more difficult. I had to som...

Katrina's apprenticeship is at an end, but her life as a slavegirl has just begun, with total servitude to the man who chose to take on the responsibility of training her. From pony carting to the private harem, Katrina learns the art of pleasing her master, her mistress and any guests who might come to the stately home, both in bed and out. Discipline is conducted in front of everyone and when finally Katrina is ringed in five sensitive places without the benefit of anaesthetic, she knows...

I am a single, muscular, sadistic and very successful investor with a lot of money and an ache to satisfy my sexual leanings but too scared to do so. And then he comes into my life. I knew him of course. He was the university student son of a casual acquaintance and I admired him as a handsome and beautifully muscled athlete (gymnast) who had recently graduated and married his sweetheart.He comes to me with a sad story but as he tells it, I begin to realise all my dreams might be f...

China is now at the forefront of electric vehicle adoption and a wave of Chinese manufactured cars is now hitting Europe and the West. As the world's largest car producer since 2008, China's automotive industry deserves a closer look.Driving the Dragon explores the history of Chinese car manufacture, looking at some of the important cars on that journey, the false starts and missed opportunities. The story begins with the Rover 75 and how it played a key role in moving the Chinese ...

Evil Designs has a tightly knit plot revolving around Detective John Webb’s investigation into the bizarre auto-erotic death of his long-time friend, Detective Sergeant Dan Green. Officially the finding is death by misadventure, a finding the department is determined stays that way. Webb’s refusal to accept the official finding is shared by Green’s 30-year-old daughter Rony. Together they embark on a quest of retracing the crime Green was working on at the time of his death: The disappeara...

This approachable introduction to doing data science in R provides step-by-step advice on using the tools and statistical methods to carry out data analysis. Introducing the fundamentals of data science and R before moving into more advanced topics like Multilevel Models and Probabilistic Modelling with Stan, it builds knowledge and skills gradually.This book:Focuses on providing practical guidance for all aspects, helping readers get to grips with the tools, software...

Just below the surface among the family of God lives another family tree--one traced in spirit, invisible and ageless, known as the Watchers. For two thousand years they've seen beyond the veil separating this world from the next, passing on their gift through a lineage mostly overlooked. Throughout history they've scouted the borders of the supernatural frontier, but now their survival hangs by a thread. And their fate lies in the hands of a young woman, her would-be killer, and a mystery...

No one can imagine how quickly life can change - until it does.  Christine Anderson’s life is changed forever when the head of a clandestine organization known as the Vatican Secret Service condemns her to death.   Forced to flee for her life, Christine manages to stay one step ahead of the VSS as they scour the globe in search of her.  The stakes soar when Christine discovers the fate of the planet is fused to her own.  However, th...

In this origin story, Harry Moon is up to his eyeballs in magic. In the small town of Sleepy Hollow where every day is Halloween night, his archenemy, Titus Kligore, has eyes on winning the annual Scary Talent Show. Harry's sister, Honey Moon, says Harry needs better tricks so he finds a new and better magic wand. Still, Harry has a tough job ahead of him if he is going to steal the crown. He takes a chance on a magical rabbit who introduces him to the deep magic. Harry decides the best wa...

Rhythm and Algorithm: Preaching in the Age of Artificial Intelligence argues that preaching today unfolds within systems designed to sort, predict, and monetize human attention. In an era shaped by digital platforms, surveillance capitalism, and algorithmic control, what becomes of the sermon--and what becomes of the soul? Drawing from Black homiletics, political economy, womanist theology, and sound studies, Mark Andrew Jefferson argues that preaching is more than just speech; it is an em...