A collection of short stories and microfiction about the big and small connections we all make as people.

Step outside. Let's find designs— / branching, cracking, spirals, lines. / Search the earth, the seas, the air. / Patterns, patterns everywhere.Look around and discover patterns in the natural world! You might see them in leaf veins, in coral reefs, in sand dunes, and in many other places. Rhyming verse is accompanied by stunning photographs and brief sidebars that explain how these different patterns form.**"Intriguing encouragement to consider the intersection of...

No one knows where it came from.For a thousand years, Seg’s people hid behind stone and shield from the mysterious entity known as the Storm. Civilizations fell, cities crumbled, and the last desperate inhabitants of a once-flourishing planet became merciless tyrants in the name of survival.One man knows how it ends.Trapped on a dead world, the only chance of escape a warp gate in the heart of an enemy base, Seg must fight his way b...

From monsters they came, and monsters they became.Hidden in the Deathlands, a tiny band of escaped slaves battles for survival. Cannibal tribes, toxic water, savage predators, and the unnatural Storm threaten the Others’ fragile safety but the biggest danger comes from within.Amid the swirling sands and lifeless wastes, Cur-Vijka tests her hope and good intentions against injustice and brutality. As the tribe of the Others grows, a deadly alliance forces Vijka to d...

When the Goddess, Morrigan, realizes the Fairies are visible to the world, she decides to seek her revenge for the alleged murder of her lover, centuries ago, by the Sidhe fairies. Queen Orrla is faced with the confict of she and her sister both loving the same man, and the attempts by Morrigan to destroy them. Welcome to the fantasy world of fairies, witches, wizards, elves, trolls and magic, combined in three parts, the first being The Search for a prince for Princess Shaylee to marry ev...

SUPERSTAR LUDO LULLABI'S NEW HIT SERIES CONTINUES! Loloi and her new allies are being hunted by the most dangerous forces in the world—and that's only the beginning... On the road, Loloi and her new allies hit their first major obstacle…and this is just the appetizer

In a green and vibrant corner of Friuli, among nature-filled paths, city streets, and the hallways of a school, an extraordinary return takes place: Jesus is among us once again, this time with the face of a nineteen-year-old boy. With the simplicity of a smile and the depth of his teachings, Jesus enters the lives of his classmates. He speaks of love, justice, and peace. But the world is not ready. And not all of his friends are either. Barabbas, an aggressive and feared bully, openly cha...

Culture Smart! Chile provides essential information on attitudes, beliefs and behavior in Chile, ensuring that you arrive at your destination aware of basic manners, common courtesies, and sensitive issues. This concise guide will tell you what to expect, how to behave, and how to establish a rapport with your hosts. This inside knowledge will enable you to steer clear of embarrassing gaffes and mistakes, feel confident in unfamiliar situations, and develop trust, friendships, and successf...

Carl is alone. He’s lost connection. He’s drifting.He’s lost his favourite restaurant, his adaptor, his friends.But at least he found a coffee shop.

Summer 1965. “Mariacristina! How long have you been on that swing?” “Mum, you know I love it...”. It’s a summer Sunday afternoon. My mother is busy in the kitchen preparing dinner. Every now and then she casts a glance at me swinging in the garden of our house in the mountains in Usseglio. My swing is beautiful. It’s red. When I swing, I see the whole world rise and fall around me. Thirty-seven years later. Massimo, my husband, has resigned from his company. One day, last spring, he came h...

In "Shadows of Innocence," the first riveting installment of The Shadowed Path Trilogy, Ethan Harper navigates a problematic world to protect his siblings after tragedy strikes. As darkness creeps and old foes emerge, Ethan is thrust into a web of danger, deceit, and moral dilemmas. With each choice carrying the weight of survival, he must confront his past to secure a future for his family. A tale of resilience, sacrifice, and the bonds that anchor us, this journey is a testament to the u...

Twenty-seven-year-old Rena Moretti has lived her life the only way she knows how: by being a good girl and avoiding scrutiny. As the by-product of an illicit affair gone wrong, she figures she doesn’t have much room for error. A budding journalist with an ambition for big things, Rena is comfortable in her own skin, enjoying the simple pleasures of her comfy apartment and the confidence of her best friend. But when Rena becomes the victim of a random hit-and-run accident, her life gets tur...