One eerie night MAKS mysteriously emerges from the woods and quickly casts a reign of terror upon the sleepy town of Mill Creek. MAKS was just looking for a home but the town's businesses and residents hated him until the day they discovered his secret.

Bran Mak Morn is a hero of five pulp fiction short stories by Robert E. Howard. In the stories, most of which were first published in Weird Tales, Bran is the last king of Howard's romanticized version of the tribal race of Picts.

TALES OFBRAN MAK MORNBYROBERT E. HOWARDThe Drums of PictdomHow can I wear the harness of toilAnd sweat at the daily round,While in my soul foreverThe drums of Pictdom sound?on this bookKINGS OF THE NIGHTWORMS OF THE EARTHThe Lost RaceTHE CHILDREN OF THE NIGHT

From Robert E. Howard’s fertile imagination sprang some of fiction’s greatest heroes, including Conan the Cimmerian, King Kull, and Solomon Kane. But of all Howard’s characters, none embodied his creator’s brooding temperament more than Bran Mak Morn. The last king of the Picts, Bran Mak Morn exists in a brutal, savage world set in the same universe as H.P. Lovecraft’s Cthulhu Mythos. Unlike most of his race, Morn eschewed violence and actively sought peace among the other tribes of Ancien...

Enjoy the rich culinary heritage of the Malay community with this slim, elegant cookbook, which features over 80 authentic family recipes.Besides familiar and well-loved Malay classics like Sambal Goreng and Rendang, this book features little-known traditional dishes exclusive to the authors’ family, compiled by Mak Cik Fatimah's son, Anuar.Now, you too can enjoy traditional Malay dishes and treat your family to wonderful feasts, just like Mak Cik Fatimah did.Ma...

M.A.K. Halliday (1925–2018) was the founder of Systemic Functional Linguistics (SFL) and, undoubtedly, one of the most influential linguists of his time, credited with changing the way that language and linguistics have been taught. SFL, as an appliable theory that approaches language as social semiotic, is the study of the relationship between language and its functions in social settings. Moreover, SFL conceives of language as a resource for making meaning and organizes language systemic...

The upcoming Java 9 module system will affect existing applications and offer new ways of creating modular and maintainable applications. With this hands-on book, Java developers will learn not only about the joys of modularity, but also about the patterns needed to create truly modular and reliable applications. Authors Sander Mak and Paul Bakker teach you the concepts behind the Java 9 module system, along with the new tools it offers. You’ll also learn how to modularize existing code an...

Undimmed is a revolutionary guide to help you break free from the habits that dim your life. This program is read by the author.When Cecily Mak decided to take a break from drinking, the most common response she got was “Oh, I didn’t know you had a problem.” A problem? She was not an addict, or even committing to sobriety. She had simply realized that alcohol helped her avoid difficult feelings—but that it dimmed the good parts of her life along with the b...

A Turtle's Guide to Introversion is a delightful illustrated gift book that celebrates the wonderful qualities of introverts through the everyday adventures of a turtle.Being an introvert comes with numerous advantages and the occasional woe, and no animal knows that better than the humble turtle hiding in its shell. This book celebrates introverts and their many wonderful, often-underrated qualities.The story is narrated by a lovable turtle who fi...

**A blistering exposé of the National Rifle Association, revealing its people, power, corruption, and ongoing downfall, from acclaimed NPR investigative reporter Tim Mak“Tenacious, careful and incisive.”—Jonathan Swan • “Deeply and meticulously reported, colorfully and precisely written.”—Olivia Nuzzi • “Nonstop revelations are told with gripping detail and intimate insider knowledge.”—David Frum •“Fantastic.”—Chris Hayes**The NRA once compelled respect—even fear—from Repub...

From distant stars to a Cocoa Beach Hooters, Derwin Mak's short fiction takes readers through tales of mystery, wonder, and horror. Ethnic traditions meld with fantastic visions in these twelve stories about memory fabric, eldritch gods during the Salem witch trials, and of course, Mecha-Jesus, Japan's very own android kami.Foreword by Liana Kerzner, award-winning comedy writer and co-editor of Wrestling With Gods: Tesseracts Eighteen

Fidget Panda cannot sit still, he wants to get new emotions and impressions, get away from everyday life and plunge into a new different life, at least for a few days. He is going on a trip to London. He will have to get acquainted with a new culture, see how people live in London, get around the city, and admire the world-famous cultural monuments. Travel is always something bright and unforgettable, it is a sea of smiles and a good mood with Fidget Panda.