In Beck- Rebecca Winters, an average 18 year old woman, graduates from High School. Any who know her, know about her questions. Even those who investigated her background, though, failed to discover she'd been sexually abused by her father from a young age. She protects such truths behind a veneer of strength and surety, consciously protecting her inner self. Taking a position of caregiver for a pair of unique twins, she entered a world of uncertainty. The twins, Thomas and Trisha, are not...

Darker Shadows - Buried Draughts, book 2 of the BD trilogyClarissa, Linda and Ellen, along with the ghosts, find that Liz's belief in the balancing of forces doesn't always work in their favor. The girls learn more of the dark history of the town and the founding forces. Clarissa's plan for taking down the families has only started with the death of her brother and his crew. The problem they now face is which direction to attack next. Their enemies surround them and outnumber them,...

Chasing Emily – After Emily's lengthy recovery and the death of Justine, Emily's owner seeks the means of getting their lives situated. His decision to start over in some new and distant location means Emily's life will be thrown into turmoil. As his Pet, she has no say in the matter. They must vanish, leaving Shelby, her lover, behind. Since Mary had escaped and the PK found no trace of her, they must remain hidden. Flying across country is meant to create a false trail to lead any follow...

Einstein's General Theory of Relativity leads to two remarkable predictions: first, that the ultimate destiny of many massive stars is to undergo gravitational collapse and to disappear from view, leaving behind a 'black hole' in space; and secondly, that there will exist singularities in space-time itself. These singularities are places where space-time begins or ends, and the presently known laws of physics break down. They will occur inside black holes, and in the past are what might be...

Firsthand Accounts of a Nation in Turmoil – 5 Classic American Memoirs is a compelling anthology that offers penetrating insights into the tumultuous periods of American history. This collection encapsulates a rich tapestry of narratives through the memoirs of key historical figures, capturing the essence of 19th-century America amid pivotal transformations. Engaging in diverse literary styles ranging from eloquent oratory to reflective prose, the anthology underlines the complex interplay...

Native Americans: 22 Books on History, Mythology, Culture & Linguistic Studies' emerges as a profound anthology encapsulating an array of perspectives on the rich tapestry of Native American life. Spanning scholarly works on history, culture, and linguistics, to intimate explorations of mythology, this collection masterfully melds rigorous academic study with the visceral narratives of Native American experiences. The diversity within invites a comprehensive understanding, enhanced by stan...

Borders / Debordering: Topologies, Praxes, Hospitableness engages from interdisciplinary and transnational perspectives some of the most important issues of the present, which lay at the intersection of physical, epistemological, spiritual, and existential borders. The book addresses a variety of topics connected with the role of the body at the threshold between subjective identities and intersubjective spaces that are drawn in ontology, epistemology and ethics, as well as with borders in...

Spacefaring researchers disturb an ancient horror. An enchanted object curses a grieving widow. A haunted reel torments a film student. A murder trial hinges on a chilling testimony.In Howls From Hell, sixteen emerging horror writers pave the way for the future of the genre. Fans of dark and macabre fiction will savor this exhibition of all-original tales born from one of the fastest-growing horror communities in the world: HOWL Society.With a foreword by GRADY HEN...

Georgana Woodall dreams of freedom—freedom from her past and freedom from her secret. She has been living on her father’s ship for years, disguised as a cabin boy named “George.” But hiding her true self is becoming more difficult, and she yearns to break free of her life on the sea. She’s already missed too many seasons in London, and her chances of being welcomed back into polite society and finding a suitable husband are slipping away.Lieutenant Dominic Peyton has no time in his...

Soon to be a major motion picture called The Theory of Everything, starring Eddie Redmayne as Hawking and Felicity Jones as his wife Jane. It chronicles their relationship, from his early development of ALS to his success in physics. In this compelling memoir his first wife, Jane Hawking, relates the inside story of their extraordinary marriage. As Stephen's academic renown soared, his body was collapsing under the assaults of motor neurone disease, and Jane's candid account of trying to b...

Stuck inside your comfort zone?Find the strength to take life-changing risks . . .Sharlene Hawkes says taking calculated risks is the only way to improve your life. As a long-shot contestant at the most widely publicized Miss America pageant in U.S. history; as one of the first women to fight her way into the traditionally male-dominated world of sports broadcasting; even in her decision to set aside a healthy salary to be home with her children, Sharlene Hawkes hasn't shie...

In this young adult autobiography, Tony Hawk shares the stories from his life that have helped him become a skateboarding hero.Hawk speaks of being a super-competitive 'demon' child who found peace while on a skateboard. Classmates teased him because of his interest in an 'uncool' sport. Instead of retaliating with violence, he practiced even more. With his story, he will inspire a younger generation of fans to stand up for what they believe in and follow their dreams.