In "And Seek (Not) to Alter Me," 16 authors and 15 artists have come together to create an exquisite, full-color collection of artwork and stories inspired by William Shakespeare's play "Much Ado About Nothing." We encouraged contributors to stretch their imaginations, think outside the box, and put their own unique—and queer—twists on Benedick, Beatrice, Hero, Claudio, Don Pedro, and the whole gang! In true Shakespearean fashion, our creators utilize gender, sexuality, romanticism, and a ...

The hardest part of going to war is coming home to face yourself.The tale of a man and the memory that haunts him, River City One is the poetic and compassionate story of John Walker, a lawyer and ex-Marine adrift in a nameless city. Home from the war, he has become a man on the edge, quietly raging against the people he must now work for and live among—the kind of people incapable of understanding the terror he felt in combat and the guilt he carries in h...

This book starts with a paradox and ends with a riddle.The paradox notes that the mammal specie with the most capable adults is the mammal specie with the most hekpless of babies.Is there a connection? The author contends that there is.He attempts to show how the evolution of the helpless baby has led to reciprocal genetic and behavioural adaptions of the nursing females. In addition, the increasing length of the baby's helplessness resulted in the development of th...

There are creatures lurking in our world. Obscure creatures long relegated to myth and legend. They have been sighted by a lucky-or unlucky-few, some have even been photographed, but their existence remains unproven and unrecognized by the scientific community.These creatures, long thought gone, have somehow survived; creatures from our nightmares haunting the dark places. They swim in our lakes and bays, they soar the night skies, they hunt in the woods. Some are from our past, an...

For twenty years, Gordon J. Van De Water has collected editions of the world classic the Tao Te Ching and pondered this ancient, yet still vibrant Chinese text of wisdom literature. Written in the sixth century before the Common Era and ascribed to Lao Tzu, a venerable sage, it offers a guide to life based on adherence to the Tao or Mother Nature, those forces and powers that govern and shape both the world and human nature. Its eighty-one verses repeatedly emphasize seeking harmony throug...

Great and wonderful lessons were learned by our family and everyone in the neighborhood as we were constantly on the move.Our family remained close-knit and adjusted smoothly to many uncomfortable situations.We remained stable and prosperous. Our climb to success and stability wasn't hampered by our circumstances.Moving and living in rental properties is much different than moving into a home that is being purchased. There are difficulties in life but to sustain a f...

Jolie is under strict instructions to stay away from the Prince and his ailing daughter.After all, she’s only at the castle to relieve her father of his gardening duties temporarily. She’ll care for the roses, keep her head down, and leave royalty to the royals.Until she finds the library…and the Prince.And he decides he likes what he sees.Beating a hasty retreat, Jolie tries to ignore the sizzle of his touch and the hunger of his gaze. She’s supposed to sta...

We live in a drinking obsessed world. We drink in baby showers and parties, brunch and book club, ceremonies, and funerals. Yet nobody challenges the ubiquity of alcohol— in reality, the one thing that has ever been questioned is why somebody isn't drinking.It's a requirement for entry, and if you don't imbue, you're an exception. As a community, we are concerned with health and well-being, but retain alcohol as some sort of magic elixir. If you're in a spiral, h...

I’m pregnant.The problem?The father is going to be king, and I’m not exactly meant to be a queen…I’m only pretending to be someone else for one, measly little royal ball.Just sneaking into the biggest event in the kingdom for a few hours.How did my best friend talk me into this again?I could probably get arrested for trespassing on royal property, but as long as I don’t get caught, I...

Guided by tween "ghostorian" Virgil, readers will discover fascinating facts about calamitous events throughout history as they explore castles, palaces and dungeons and those infamous figures associated with each. For instance, did you know that many castles were made out of wood painted to look like stone? Or that wealthy prisoners in the Tower of London could keep servants? The book is chock-full of details that kids will find intriguing--dungeon life for prisoners, methods of turture, ...

A small town, billionaire romance from USA Today bestselling author J. H. Croix!There's only one rule: Hands off.That's my personal rule when it comes to Fiona Blake. She's uptight, delectably distracting, and she works for my family.Once, just once, I break my own rule. After that, she becomes my secret. When the past she's running from finds her in Fireweed Harbor, I'll do anything to protect her.Blake & ...

We got married in Vegas after only one night. I'm in love with her, and she doesn't even know it.RosieWyatt Cannon is all that and then some. Hotshot firefighter, seriously easy on the eyes, and knows his way around . . . well, me. We had a fling a few years ago and no one knows. I never meant for anything to happen again. But I never could back down from a dare. I woke up married. I'd like to pretend I don't remember that night, but it's burned in...