A billionaire playboy. A woman set on payback. A match that will certainly destroy one of them . . .He's heartless. Uncaring for anyone other than himself. I'll be the one to make him pay for what he's done.Essie Horton grew up bouncing between foster homes, enduring unspeakable things until she was forced to flee at the tender age of fifteen, the streets her new home. When she finally lands a job where her boss doesn't harass her, along with a safe place t...

How do you protect someone from the darkness when that's all you know?I tried to convince her to run from me. I tried everything I knew to make her despise me, but she never faltered, pushing back at every turn.Mason Maxwell resigned himself to a life of loneliness, forced into a world he didn't want in order to save his sister, the only living family he had left. And while his life was desolate, it was simple. Until he met her.Taking care of her sick mother, Lila S...

Nelson Slade Bond (1908-2006) had a remarkable career as a science fiction writer. He wrote extensively for books, radio, television and the stage, and especially the pulp magazines. Like Ray Bradbury, he did his journeyman work in the science fiction pulps before graduating to the higher-paying “slick” magazines like Bluebook. The quality of his work was such that Arkham House, Gnome Press, Prime Press, and Doubleday issued collections of his early short stories. At Wildside Press, we wer...

The story is set on Io, one of Jupiter's moons, where a group of colonists faces a revolt. The novel explores the conflict between the colonists and the authorities overseeing their operations. As tensions escalate, the protagonists find themselves in the middle of a struggle that involves advanced technology, political intrigue, and the harsh realities of life on a distant moon.The narrative combines elements of adventure and speculative science fiction, focusing on how the characters dea...

A grandmother’s love is forever in Star People, a picture book about remembrance and tradition from S. D. Nelson, award-winning author and member of the Standing Rock Sioux tribe.“A young Lakota Indian girl narrates the story of how she and her little brother, Young Wolf, survive a prairie fire.” —School Library Journal“A stirring, original story based on Lakota legend . . . The swirling images of the celestial dan...

Indigenous Motherhood in the Academy highlights the experiences and narratives emerging from Indigenous mothers in the academy who are negotiating their roles in multiple contexts. The essays in this volume contribute to the broader higher education literature and the literature on Indigenous representation in the academy, filling a longtime gap that has excluded Indigenous women scholar voices. This book covers diverse topics such as the journey to motherhood, lessons through mot...

Kelli finds a four-leaf clover which results in her seeing a leprechaun. It also drives a wedge between her and her best friend, Sandy, who doesn't believe in leprechauns. The leprechaun, Aiden, leaves a green high-heeled show on her porch, but not the mate for it. Kelli wants the mate to the shoe and is willing to do anything to get it. Aiden promises her the mate if she'll perform a task. Kelli runs with Sandy and in so doing meets Linc and she falls in love with Linc. She also falls in ...

In the heart of ancient Syria, amidst the ruins of forgotten civilizations, a young American archaeologist embarks on a perilous quest to uncover the secrets of a lost city. As Dr. Emily Carter delves deeper into the enigmatic ruins, she stumbles upon a hidden chamber echoing with the haunting chimes of silver bells. Guided by the ethereal melody, she uncovers a labyrinth of secrets that threaten to unravel the very fabric of history. With each step, Emily faces danger and deception, as ri...

This science fiction novel explores themes of space exploration, human ambition, and the search for knowledge beyond the known universe. The story follows a group of astronauts or scientists who venture into the depths of space, driven by a quest for understanding and discovery.As they journey beyond the reach of light, they encounter various challenges and phenomena that test their resolve and challenge their perceptions of reality. The narrative delves into the philosophical implications...

This third edition of the Handbook of Poisonous and Injurious Plants is designed to assist the clinician in the initial response to the needs of a child or adult exposed to a poisonous or injurious plant. It highlights common and important plants that lead to the adverse effects upon exposure, and it describes the mechanisms of action of the implicated toxin, clinical manifestations, and specific therapeutics, as available, for each. This truly comprehensive resource is botanicall...

"IT" was the evil spawn of lifeless space, drifting aimlessly until ITs sinister birthing place should come. And finding that abode for life, IT grew, sucking energy from Terra itself—gathering strength for that time when all should flee before ITs malign wrath.

Rex Dale, during his travels, learns about a mysterious and deadly phenomenon known as the "Lorelei Death." This deadly occurrence is named after the mythological sirens, the Lorelei, who lured sailors to their doom with their enchanting songs. In the story, the "Lorelei Death" refers to a beautiful and otherworldly song that lures space travelers to their deaths.Dale becomes determined to uncover the truth behind this phenomenon. His investigation leads him to a distant and little-known p...