An anthology about pirates and the open seas.Stories included:Alongside the Coasts of Sumatra by Sergio PalumboCaptain Bs By Pyle HazardLa Conquista by Rob NesbitIn the Name of Free Enterprise by HL DowlessOf Squalls and Sailors by John ToresPirates and Mutiny by Laura NelsonRiders to the Sea by Prabir Kumar RathSail Away by Mariah LyndeThe Salt Cartographer by Ky-oh RangiPoetry By:Dr. Thomas S....

The Mound rises up against the skyline — an imposing, brooding presence, dark and silentIt appears to be completely deserted. A layer of brilliant white snow dusts the top of the massive circular structure, glittering in the sunlight. Vents on the roof spew faint plumes of smoke that drift off slowly in a light breeze.I know we're going to die — all of us. But it's all right.We had seen the Omnis' crucified victims, up on metal stakes, on our way to...

Immortality and Death on the Pathways of the GodsIn a dark future the Confederation of Free Worlds is over-run by enemies both foreign and domestic. The ship of state is adrift, riding stormy seas, guided by subversives who hate the people of ConFree and seek the total destruction of the Confederation. National suicide is government policy. The NewFam invaders have seized control of much of society. The people are weak, helpless and leaderless, stunned by close to a hundred years o...

The bestselling epic first book in the science fiction saga 'Battle Earth' is back, and better than ever. Re-mastered and with over five thousand words of additional material. Battle Earth tells of humanity's desperate struggle to survive against an overwhelming alien invasion.A distress transmission from Mars research colony warns of an advanced and unknown enemy approaching the heavily populated lunar colony. An elite marine unit commanded by Major Mitch Taylor is dispatched to p...

I have burnt the Book of Laws, to serve the Deadman's cause, as a soldier of the LegionA rough truce divides the known galaxy between the System — the despotic slave empire that rules the inner systems — and the Confederation of Free Worlds, claiming the awesome infinity of the Outvac frontier.Fresh out of basic training, the young troopers of ConFree Legion's Squad Beta are dropped onto the primitive world of Andrion 2 to counter a mysterious System incurs...

Welcome to the Kitchen of the Gods — a forbidding volcanic cauldron guarded by merciless, invulnerable Omni aliens, and giant primitive ExosegsOn a hostile planet, ConFree Legion trooper Thinker (Beta 3) and his Squad Beta comrades approach the Omni swarm. As they fight their way into the Camp of the O, they find themselves helpless and terrified in the grip of the aliens' awesome psypower.The battlefield soon becomes littered with the pitted, smoking A-sui...

One squad one roadNine tales to tellOne squad tac modeNine souls to Hell.An ancient enemy threatens the galaxy. Squad Delta of the ConFree Legion stands in the way:A terrified recruit who does not belong in the LegionA hostile squad leader who just wants to be left aloneA shy young trooper who responds to insults with a front face kickTwo man-hating girls, one black, one white, daring anyone to say a wordA trained killer from...

In this work, Thomas shares detailed narratives of his travels, describing the diverse ecosystems, wildlife, and geographic features he encountered along the way. His vivid descriptions paint a picture of the breathtaking scenery, from majestic mountains and pristine rivers to dense forests and coastal vistas. Thomas's observations provide readers with a sense of the challenges and rewards of traversing these remote areas, highlighting the beauty and harshness of nature.The book also inclu...

A savage tide of alien intruders are infiltrating the distant reaches of the Deadvac and the Icy Way, enslaving millions of kidnapped, brainwashed innocents. As the aliens approach the Outvac the young troopers of the ConFree Legion confront them. Commander Seeker and Recon 16 enter the Farside seeking exploitable vulnerabilities in the enemy. They discover that the Spirit Shifters are powerful psychics seeking human souls. Recon is joined by the biogens, who know all about slavery.

This edited collection offers an exploration and critical reassessment of the sciences in educational research, foregrounding its agential and material qualities rather than treating it as a neutral instrument of knowledge. Addressing the enduring allure of research as expertise and of science as an elixir for enabling the good life, it examines a distinctive form of activism within modernity and challenges the ahistorical assumptions that often frame the practices of the human sciences.

This edited collection offers an exploration and critical reassessment of the sciences in educational research, foregrounding its agential and material qualities rather than treating it as a neutral instrument of knowledge. Addressing the enduring allure of research as expertise and of science as an elixir for enabling the good life, the book examines a distinctive form of activism within modernity and challenges the ahistorical assumptions that often frame the practices of the human scien...

Playing off the themes in the Caldecott Medal-winning children's book Where the Wild Things Are, this informative, practical, and encouraging guide will help parents guide boys down the path to healthy and authentic manhood. Wild Things addresses the physical, emotional, and spiritual parts of a boy, written by two therapists who are currently engaged in clinical work with boys and their parents and who are also fathers raising five sons. Contains chapters such as “Sit St...