In May 1940, as Hitler's armies tear through France, two battalions of Guards are rushed to Boulogne in a desperate attempt to hold back the German advance.Lieutenant Jimmy Gale never expected to join them. Yet within hours he is leading a hastily assembled force of young sailors into a city already descending into chaos. Poorly trained for land warfare and armed with little more than rifles, they must face tanks, machine guns, mortar fire and relentless attacks from the air. Their...

Sentimental aesthetics have come to vex contemporary literature. The relation between feeling and acting is increasingly contested, and emotional entanglements in the lives of others often seem suspect. Literary criticism, meanwhile, wrestles with its own purpose when confronting representations of vulnerability, inequity, and injustice.David James explores what happens when writers’ affective ambitions coincide with criticism’s hunger for social consequence. He considers caregivin...

Step into a world where whimsy walks on two legs, ears twitch at the faintest whisper, and every tale dances to the rhythm of verse. Happy Humphrey’s Adventures in Verse invites readers of all ages to journey alongside one of the most unforgettable characters ever to wander the edge of ordinary life.Humphrey is not your typical hero—mostly because he isn’t typical at all. With a face reminiscent of a cheerful hippopotamus, tall ears that seem part rabbit and part donkey, a lion-lik...

The Satanist Series is a ten‑book descent into power, darkness, and destiny. It begins with a whisper — Mara, the hidden architect of Rob’s fate, nurturing the evil she intends to unleash upon the world.As Rob evolves from manipulated pawn to committed Satanist, the truth of his bloodline and the origins of the Book ignite an ancient war for control.The stakes rise through sacrifice, betrayal, and forbidden power, culminating in a final confrontation where Rob challenges th...

Step into the gentle, comforting world of Happy Humphrey — a place where small acts of kindness shine brightly, quiet courage matters, and everyday moments become tiny adventures worth sharing.In this collection of short prose stories, readers will meet Humphrey: a soft‑hearted little creature with the ears of a donkey, the snout of a pig, the wings of a bat, and a gift for noticing the things others overlook. He isn’t loud or bold, but he has a way of seeing when something needs a...

Throughout history, the ideas of magic, sorcery, and witchcraft have never been as fixed or universal as many assume. Instead, they are fluid concepts—shaped, reshaped, and continually reinterpreted by the societies that use them. This book explores how these terms have evolved across time and culture, arguing that our understanding of magical practices is inseparable from the social environments in which we live. Folklore, religion, politics, and collective memory all play a role in deter...

When Germany invades Holland in May 1940, 13-year-old Samuel De Souza is given a forged passport, put on a ship in the care of two elderly strangers and smuggled out from under the nose of the Nazis. Arriving in England, the young Jewish boy has the prospect of seeing out the war in relative safety, surrounded by newfound friends and with the love of Jannie, one of the older men who has become Sam's mentor and guide. When Sam meets and falls in love with Annie, it would seem his life is fi...

"Not for the faint of heart or weak of stomach, the 19 stories in this new best-of annual anthology feature episodes of graphic gore and violence--including torture, dismemberment, self-mutilation, and home abortion--that are designed to push buttons as well as boundaries...strictly for hardcore horror fans." --Publishers WeeklyExcerpt from the Introduction:Editors Randy Chandler and Cheryl Mullenax put the call out to horror writers and editors of...

Uncover the intertwined quests of Otto Rahn's Nazi search for the Holy Grail and the true hero, Peredur, in this captivating exploration of history and legend.Peredur, The Undiscovered Truth of the Nazi Grail Quest is written in two parts.The first part of the book charts the life and adventures of Otto Rahn, the man tasked by the Nazis, in the 1930s, with finding and getting his hands on the Holy Grail for them. The Nazis were hell bent on finding...

David Donald James, former U.S. Marine Force Recon and Airborne Ranger qualified, shares a powerful story about preparing today's youth for the challenge of becoming Special Operations and Special Warfare operators.This book honors his Navy SEAL and Force Recon brothers who are no longer with us - men who deeply shaped his life and passed on timeless tools of mentorship, leadership traits, and guiding principles. Through their influence, he now carries forward those lessons to inspi...

In "The Centurion's Story," David James Burrell masterfully weaves a narrative that delves into the life and psyche of a Roman centurion stationed in Judea during a tumultuous period of history. The book employs a rich, evocative prose style that effortlessly transports readers to the ancient world, melding historical facts with imaginative storytelling. Burrell draws upon a wealth of historical context, including the socio-political dynamics of Roman occupation and early Christianity, all...

"Feel The Rain" explores the enigmatic and long disputed nature of consciousness as well as best practices for expansion of consciousness. There is nothing more essential for living an authentic live, yet nothing more difficult to understand, much less achieve. The subjects and challenges involved are complex, subtle, and constantly evolving. Pritchard has a gift for explaining seemingly ineffable concepts and processes. He deftly weaves together the teachings of the great mystics from bot...