An award-winning historian makes the case for food’s cultural importance, stressing its crucial role throughout human historyWhy does food matter? Historically, food has not always been considered a serious subject on par with, for instance, a performance art like opera or a humanities discipline like philosophy. Necessity, ubiquity, and repetition contribute to the apparent banality of food, but these attributes don’t capture food’s emotional and cultural range, from the ...

In the untamed territory where lead is the final word, Blake Durant—the legendary Loner—finds himself riding into a town that smells of trouble and cheap whiskey. In "Where Guns Talk", Durant’s search for a quiet trail is shattered when he crosses paths with the dangerous Ringo Nyall and the resilient Angela.Nyall is a man who lives by the trigger, and he’s determined to make Durant his next notch. But the Loner is a man schooled by a hundred trials of hardship, and he doesn’t back...

"Rat Under Glass" is a short story that straddles the dark crime and extreme horror genres. It is primarily about Neo, a rat catcher who crosses the mob after his partner is killed by The Lobotomizer. Neo bungles the mob's bid for another sanitation contract by electrifying the runoff grids of New York. Lots of people fry, and the mob sees fit to dispense extreme punishment. Most of the story is about how Neo deals with that punishment, making use of his perseverance, tenacity, and off-the...

Embrace Open Engineering and accelerate the design and manufacturing processesProduct development is a team sport, but most companies don't practice it that way. Organizations should be drawing on the creativity of engaged customers and outsiders, but instead they rely on the same small group of internal "experts" for new ideas. Designers and engineers should be connecting with marketing, sales, customer support, suppliers, and most importantly, customers. The ...

Experience the enchanting world of Beatrix Potter's beloved tales with "The Peter Rabbit Collection" audiobook. Dive into the timeless adventures of Peter Rabbit, Benjamin Bunny, and their friends as they embark on whimsical journeys through the charming English countryside.In this delightful collection, listeners will be transported to the idyllic world of Mr. McGregor's garden, where mischievous rabbits encounter thrilling escapades and heartwarming lessons. From Peter's daring e...

Embark on a whimsical journey through the fantastical world of "Through the Looking Glass" by Lewis Carroll, now available as a delightful audiobook experience. Follow Alice as she steps through the looking glass into a world where nothing is quite as it seems, encountering quirky characters and absurd situations at every turn.In this beloved sequel to "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland," Carroll's vivid imagination and playful language come to life in enchanting detail. From the cu...

Dive into the captivating world of Rudyard Kipling's "Rikki Tikki Tavi," an audiobook that brings to life the thrilling adventures of a brave mongoose.In this timeless tale, Rikki Tikki Tavi, a courageous and cunning mongoose, takes on the challenge of protecting his human family from the deadly cobras that threaten their safety. With bravery and determination, Rikki faces danger head-on, using his wit and agility to outsmart his adversaries and safeguard those he loves.Set...

In "Brand Of The Forgotten", Des Dunn, writing as Sheldon B. Cole, weaves a high-stakes Western where survival is the only law. Drifting gunman Blake Durant is a man hardened by the seasons, a "loner" who neither trusts nor distrusts, simply seeking to mind his own business.His peace is shattered when he is ambushed by Pete Doubell, an old-timer fleeing with seven pokes of stolen gold from the Bodie River claim. Trapped between the ruthless Reke Bodie and the lethal, black-clad gun...

In "Outcast County", the legendary drifter Blake Durant finds himself in a town where the law is a lie and survival is a gamble. After saving a desperate rancher, Ben Adamson, from a brutal ambush that claimed his hired hands, Durant agrees to help drive a herd through a territory ruled by the ruthless Sheriff Traversi and the corrupt Judge Eggert.Framed for murder and sentenced to hang, Durant must break out of jail and wage a one-man war against a town of hired guns. Alongside th...

Prepare for a gritty journey into the heart of the Old West with "Boothill Is Anywhere", a classic western tale by Des Dunn, writing as Sheldon B. Cole. In an era where "one man’s meat is another man’s poison," drifting gunman Blake Durant finds himself trapped by a relentless storm at a remote trailside depot.What begins as a forced stay among strangers quickly spirals into a deadly game of survival. When the desperate Rance Parrant arrives, seeking help to reach the town of Moon ...

Embark on a whimsical adventure into the enchanting world of "Alice in Wonderland" by Lewis Carroll, now available as an enthralling audiobook. In this beloved classic, listeners will join young Alice as she tumbles down the rabbit hole and discovers a fantastical realm filled with curious creatures, nonsensical riddles, and surreal landscapes.As the story unfolds, listeners will be captivated by Alice's encounters with the enigmatic Cheshire Cat, the tyrannical Queen of Hearts, an...

Professor Alice Sutton, a self-taught physicist, grew up in the Appalachian Mountains of southern Ohio. While still in her teens, she stunned the scientific world with her discovery of a fifth force of nature, with profound implications for cosmology. She became a full professor at MIT in her early 20s. But, her hillbilly ways and beliefs stayed with her, guiding her through mind-bending adventures in scientific discovery. This hard science fiction novel pulls no punches in describing the ...