Gaz Parker is just an ordinary bloke, but then they always are. If any one of us saw an old lady lying in the road then we’d go to help her, wouldn’t we? Gaz did. Gaz did and now look at the situation he’s in.He doesn’t believe in unicorns or griffons or large talking white crows but then who does? He doesn’t believe in magical bracelets that transform into fiery armour or secret organisations of mages and wizards that live amongst us, intent on acquiring such things, and he certai...

The summer of 1971 marks a quiet unraveling in the life of seventeen-year-old Steven Colston. Beneath the ordinary rhythms of small-town life, Steve is caught in a private storm. He adores his girlfriend, yet he cannot silence the pull he feels toward other boys-an inner truth he barely understands himself, and one his friends are beginning to sense with unsettling clarity. As he strains to navigate a world with no language for what he feels, the boundaries of his identity begin to blur.

In the far flung year of 1975 ("sixty years after the last and most terrible European war") Captain Gardiner, a squarejawed two-fisted Slab Thunkchest type, is the best agent that the International Police have. The world is ruled by the International Federation, you see, which some decades ago dissolved all nations (there was an imminent threat of a world war) and put them under the Federation's rule. The International Police are the enforcement arm of the Federation.

IT all began with a simple thought: "Is this really it?" Does life really have to be this complicated. It wasn't a lack of faith, but rather a deep desire for understanding. Why do bad things happen to good people? Why is suffering a part of existence?If you start acknowledging what you truly deserve, you begin to change your reality. When you demand more of yourself and the world around you, you open doors to new opportunities and growth. Transforming your mindset can lead to a ca...

Memory is like a muscle – you either use it or lose it. Memory plays a crucial role in our lives because it is closely linked to intelligence.Unless your memory is well stocked with information, what have you got to draw upon when you need to solve problems, make decisions, or think creatively? Then there's all the everyday stuff like remembering where you put your car keys, not missing anniversaries, or revising for exams. So, can you really improve your memory in one day? Yes, yo...

"There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle." Albert EinsteinCongratulations! You're 50. Make all the days in your life count. This is the real thing, not a trial run, so grab life by the horns! You're halfway to a century, you have the experience and wisdom to accomplish anything you set your mind to. Whether it's learning to salsa, indulging your skin in a bath of donke...

G. Allen’s huge best seller, Nothing Down, established Allen as one of the most influential Real Estate investment advisors of all time. A popular talk-show guest, he has appeared on dozens of programs, been quoted frequently in the Wall Street Journal, Newsweek, Barron’s and Money Magazine as well as Authoring three other best-selling books in his field.

The ultimate guide for Oklahoma State fans, covering everything from legendary players to iconic traditions.Are you a true Oklahoma State Cowboys fan? Do you know the history of the Bedlam Series or can you name all the football stars who became Hall of Fame players? 100 Things Oklahoma State Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die is the ultimate resource for true fans of the Cowboys.This guide provides essential knowledge and trivia, as well as mus...

A ground-breaking modern manual on an ancient art, Real Alchemy draws on both modern scientific technology and ancient methods. A laboratory scientist and chemist, Robert Allen Bartlett provides an overview of the history of alchemy, as well as an exploration of the theories behind the practice. Clean, clear, simple, and easy to read, Real Alchemy provides excellent directions regarding the production of plant products and transitions the reader-student into the basics of mineral ...

NOT YOUR GRANDMA'S FAIRY TALES, is an anthology containing two dozen new fairy tales by some of the finest speculative fiction writers in the world. Our contributors come from Australia, Canada, Europe, Africa, and the United States. Remember, these aren't your Grandma's fairy tales, so hold on tightly, it's going to be a bumpy ride.Our contributors are: CAROL MCCONNELL, LAWRENCE DAGSTINE, DAVID L. MORRIS, CAMPBELL BLAINE, ROBERT ALLEN LUPTON, E. V. EMMONS, RICHARD J. MELDRUM, SHEB...

In a world teetering on the brink of turmoil, Jeremy Williams, a meek and unassuming young musician, finds himself unexpectedly thrust into the role of humanity's improbable savior as he uncovers his hidden, prophesied destiny linked to his extraordinary royal lineage.Selected by the gods themselves to serve as Earth's ambassador, he embarks upon a treacherous odyssey fraught with trials and tribulations that will ultimately put his courage and determination to the ultimate test.

TAKE YOUR BACKYARD CUISINE TO THE NEXT LEVEL!What is the best way to sear a thick steak? Or to slowly smoke roast ribs to perfection? What equipment do you need to make every backyard barbecue a success?You may have seen barbecue cookbooks before, but you've never seen a book like Barbecuing & Grilling Like a Pro. Here you will learn the difference between barbecuing (cooking slowly over indirect heat at low temperatures) and grilling (cooking more quickly ...