This Fourteenth issue of Tales from the Canyons of the Damned consists of Four sharp, suspenseful, thought provoking short stories—each from a different featured master of speculative fiction.Philip Harris invites us on a journey with Pod Fifteen.Ernie Howard takes us to court with Cosmic Jury Duty.In his tale Historic, Paul Swardstrom shows us that the past is always near.And Daniel Arthur Smith shares the third episode of The Off World Kick Murder Squad

The United States has long thought of itself as exceptional--a nation destined to lead the world into a bright and glorious future. These ideas go back to the Puritan belief that Massachusetts would be a "city on a hill," and in time that image came to define the United States and the American mentality. But what is at the root of these convictions? John Howard Smith's A Dream of the Judgment Day explores the origins of beliefs about the biblical end of the world as Americans have...

An entertaining history of our small canine companions, told in tender, engaging stories and featuring charming illustrations of the most famous pocket-sized pups and their owners across the centuries“What a respite from the woes of the world, to dive into this brilliantly researched and wittily written study of the history of our love affair with small dogs. I loved it.”—Elizabeth Gilbert, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Eat, Pray, Lov...

An entertaining history of our small canine companions, told in tender, engaging stories and featuring the most famous pocket-sized pups and their owners across the centuries“What a respite from the woes of the world, to dive into this brilliantly researched and wittily written study of the history of our love affair with small dogs. I loved it.”—Elizabeth Gilbert, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Eat, Pray, Love

A Love Affair Inspiring the World's Most Unforgettable OperasExperience the intense, lifelong love affair between Giuseppe Verdi and Giuseppina Strepponi, the brilliant and seductive soprano who shaped his legacy. As his muse, lover, and wife, Strepponi was the inspiration behind Verdi's most iconic works, including La Traviata and Aida. Her influence was pivotal, as she became the architect of his creative triumphs and the heart of his operatic genius.Set ...

The PrisonerBy: Howard J. SmithKirk has been tasked with finding a team for a top-secret mission…to assassinate President Chen and stop a nuclear war. The men chosen will have no government support and, should they fail, will be seen as a rogue group of assassins. They are to complete their mission secretly or suffer unimaginable loss should they fail.When they come across a prisoner of a squad of the Chinese military in the forest, they rescue her with the hope of ...

Traditional Carnival has been well documented with a vast array of books published on the subject. However, few of them, if any, mention gay Carnival krewes or the role of gay Carnival within the larger context of the season. Howard Philips Smith corrects this oversight with a beautiful, vibrant, and exciting account of gay Carnival.Gay krewes were first formed in the late 1950s, growing out of costume parties held by members of the gay community. Their tableau balls were often hel...

In the depths of the Dismal Swamp, a tale of love, loss, and the enduring power of the human spirit unfolds. "The Slave In The Dismal Swamp" by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow paints a vivid portrait of a young slave woman named Lucy, who escapes the horrors of bondage only to face the unforgiving wilderness. As she navigates treacherous terrain and confronts the harsh realities of freedom, Lucy's resilience and determination shine through, illuminating the indomitable spirit that resides withi...

Finally! A step-by-step guide to the keys that unlock the doors to Hollywood.Opening the Doors to Hollywood has all the information you'll ever need in order to tap into the $500 million spent yearly in Hollywood on acquiring and developing projects.Discover how to:Find a storyRewrite itOption itPackage itPitch itWrite itSell itto film and television companiesComplete with a reference section t...

Adventure set during the Crusades with Genghis Khan, flashing swords, mighty battles, lots of adventure and lurid description. Fun, pulse-pounding stuff! Robert E. Howard truly inspires in this historical adventure novella!

Robert E. Howard may be best known as the creator of Conan the Barbarian, but he also wrote in many other genres, including Westerns. "The Last Ride" is one of his serious Western stories, full of action and adventure as the five Laramie brothers set out to rob the Cattlemen’s Bank as their last big score before heading for Mexico.But when Buck finally returns home six years later, with his brothers all dead, he finds a new band of outlaws impersonating the Laramies....

Howard Schnellenberger learned his trade from two of the all-time greats, Paul "Bear" Bryant and Don Shula. He served as offensive coordinator while helping Alabama and Bryant claim three national championships. His early career also included serving as offensive coordinator for Don Shula and the Miami Dolphins in 1972 during the only perfect season in JFL history.Schnellenberger then took the football torch that was passed to him and became a transformative head coach at three universitie...