What do people and oysters have in common? Both carry something precious within.In this evocative collection of short stories, Human Oysters explore some of the profound memories and defining moments that are nurtured in the secret chambers of minds and hearts.Each story offers a glimpse into the lives of ordinary people caught in extraordinary moments of longing, love, regret and reflection.Come meet the pe...

Eli is a name given to Mark Germine at the time of his revelation from the God of Abraham in 1996. As such revelation makes him a prophet, he is the Prophet Eli. He had published one previous book, the Book of Eli (2011). He continues to prophesize about possibilities in the future, and many of his prophecies have already come to pass, in particular the times of trouble and danger, which began on September 11, 2001, with the demolition of the Twin Towers and other atrocities. Eli foresees ...

Freya is the forbidden love child of the beautiful and fiercely independent she-wolf Arcia and the innocent human Elias. One full moon night, an unexpected encounter occurs: Freya meets Órion, the powerful Alpha of the Northern Wolf Pack.Órion takes Freya back to the pack and soon realizes she is his fated mate, yet he forcefully denies the bond. When Freya overhears Órion's disdain and harsh words about her, she decides to escape.Realizing his growing feelings for Freya an...

In a night of destruction and loss, Safira watches her life crumble as Hadrian, a powerful and merciless Alpha, invades her pack, leaving a trail of blood and sorrow. Her father is killed, and she finds herself captive to her greatest enemy, trapped in the force and cruelty that Hadrian imposes. Consumed by hatred and the thirst for revenge, Safira struggles against the unexpected attraction that begins to stir within her. With every glance, every touch, she is torn between the desire to d...

Discover the trailblazing lives of thirty trans people who will radically change everything you’ve been told about transgender history.Highlighting influential individuals from 1850 to 1950 who are all but unknown today, Eli Erlick shares thirty remarkable stories from romance to rebellion and mystery to murder. These narratives chronicle the grit, joy and survival of trans people long before gender became an everyday term.Organised into four parts, paralle...

Within the city walls, a monster hunt rages. Outside, an army marches.For Ahsan and the beast hiding under his skin, the safest place to hide is behind enemy lines. These days, the trick is knowing where that is. When the Blight Hunt comes to Sippar, it's all he can do to escape scrutiny. Yet when his plans go awry and his deadly secret risks being exposed, he finds he's not the only one harboring dark truths—nor the only one in peril.Nirah has advanced in ...

When the Six-Day War began, Elie Wiesel rushed to Israel. "I went to Jerusalem because I had to go somewhere, I had to leave the present and bring it back to the past. You see, the man who came to Jerusalem then came as a beggar, a madman, not believing his eyes and ears, and above all, his memory."This haunting novel takes place in the days following the Six-Day War. A Holocaust survivor visits the newly reunited city of Jerusalem. At the Western Wall he encounters the beggars and...

**Here are magnificent insights into the lives of biblical prophets and kings, talmudic sages, and Hasidic rabbis from the internationally acclaimed writer, Nobel laureate, and one of the world’s most honored and beloved teachers.“This posthumous collection encourages a path toward purpose and transcendence.” —The New York Times Book Review**From a multitude of sources, Elie Wiesel culls facts, legends, and anecdotes to give us fascinating portraits of notable figu...

A wanderer. An outcast. A Queen.Against the customs of the land, Kigal is amongst the few still willing to bury the dead. It is a life that has left her wandering, without friend or home, but she spreads her message of justice for the deceased wherever she can. However, when targeted by those who loathe her, she narrowly escapes execution and tumbles into the Underworld. There Kigal is met with the impossible: the souls of the dead proclaiming her as their goddess,...

To thwart a curse, a fake king enters a fake marriage—but his sacrificial death will be all too real.As the king of Sippar, Ahsan is surrounded by unparalleled luxury, fawning attendants, and a gorgeous wife. It’s the life he’s always dreamed of, except for three small problems.One, the palace oracle foretells of a threat that could leave the king dead and the city in ruins.Two, his marriage to the sharp-tongued priestess Nirah is already in trouble...

The OFFICIAL Drunk Yoga book by the rebel behind the viral phenomenon!The Drunk Yoga craze is taking over… not even your bookshelf is safe! The official Drunk Yoga book includes 50 fun (and funny!) variations on traditional yoga poses including:Merlot-sanaVino-yasaWERK-SasanaShot-a-rungaSip-da-Vino-sanaMalbec-asanaBottle-konasanaan...

**A SYDNEY TAYLOR NOTABLE BOOK • LGBTQIA+ activist Adam Eli argues the urgent need for queer responsibility—that queers anywhere are responsible for queers everywhere. After all, wouldn’t you want someone to fight for you?“The new manifesto for how we as queer people could and should navigate the world. It’s the holding hand I never had—but wish I did.”—Troye Sivan, Golden Globe nominated-singer, songwriter, and actor“With the persistence of queerphobia all around the world...