More Alternative Truths is an exploration of the potential consequences of today’s politics in our daily lives. More than our individual lives, but our American identity.This exploration defines this anthology. So many of the stories ask what has America become? What will it be in the future? Will it devolve into a Russian style oligarchy, or will we rise to the challenge and use our hearts, our minds and our votes to return to a rational democracy, of, by, and for the people. No o...

As usual we have a great mix of stories and poems, this time by writers from Scotland, England, Finland, Japan and USA.We have a piece on Space Opera by Samantha Dolan, moonlighting from her day job as Reviews Editor, and we feature Eric Brown in 'Back Story'. Eric talks about the inspiration for his new novella Ace Doubles, from which we extracted Chapter One for you here.The ContentsThe Sentinel Falls - John J KennedyBoy or Girl? - Haruka Mugihara, transla...

Step into the vibrant world of Ink of Ebony: The Essence of Black Womanhood, where the ink flows with the stories, dreams, and truths of Black women from across the diaspora. This anthology is more than just a collection of words—it's a celebration of the resilience, creativity, and magic that Black women bring to the page.Drawing inspiration from literary giants like Maya Angelou, Toni Morrison, and Audre Lorde, Ink of Ebony invites readers on a journey through t...

A reference guide to those must-see places all over the globe. The book covers 501 must-visit destinations, ranging from remote hideaways and tropical islands to bustling cities, breathtaking monuments and stunning landscapes across the world. Stunning photography sits alongside informative text and a summary of don't-miss features of each site.

Originally published in 1977. This book provides the first concise non-technical account of what the main kinds of regional problems are, how they arise, and the kinds of policy which have been used to tackle them in the UK, USA and Western Europe. The book starts with a discussion of why "regional problems" really are situations which call for special action, followed by a short preliminary classification of problem regions (including those in the less developed countries), then on to a m...

Ananya, gun shy of love and other relationships, separates her work on AI and drug discovery at Angeles Crest University from her personal and romantic interests, friendships, and familial bonds. Yet, like many of us, she finds these complex connections become inevitably navigated.Perchance, Ananya meets David, Dev, Zhang, Eli and Rohan, and of course the blowhard Marcus. She contends with academic politics, dating challenges, and unexpected disruptions from wildfires and research ...

Thomas Roe, born near London in 1580 or 1581 was a notable and influential figure in the England of Elizabeth and of the early Stuarts. In his wide-ranging career, he came into contact with an array of famous seventeenth-century persons ranging from Sir Walter Raleigh to Archbishop William Laud and from Queen Elizabeth of Bohemia to the Great Mogul Emperor of Hindustan. Roe was one of the most capable diplomats of his time and his career was associated with developments of great importance...

It's 1985 and Stan is sitting at a bar watching baseball when he is approached by an attractive woman who says that her friend is interested in him. Having been invited to leave with the women, he follows them outside… only to be overpowered, knocked out and thrown into a vehicle.When Stan wakes up, he finds that he is locked in a cell, and soon discovers that the women are from the future… and that they've brought him forward in time to the year 2020. Here, he has been locked up as part o...

The concept of “fandom” has been revolutionized over the past 20 years because of various technological, cultural, and communicative advancements. Evolution of the Modern Sports Fan: Communicative Approaches explores the elements of the sports fan that have markedly changed since the turn of the century. Inherent within these investigations is the role of communication in a multitude of forms (mediated, relational, etc.) as the prototypical sports fan has most heavily shifted within this d...

A.J. Brown brings us the story of a young, gorgeous and utterly dominant sophomore.When the third of three students drops out of the leasing of a high-end apartment the only person the two remaining guys can find to take up the slack is the younger sister of one of them.A younger sister who likes guys to do what she wants.And has no problem training them if they don’t.CONTAINS ADULT MATERIAL - femdom fiction, foot fetish, female domi...

Thirteen-year-old Evan Hanson is always the last in her family to know what's going on. Her father, Gene, who's been meaner since he began serving in Vietnam, isn't around much, and she likes it better that way. But then her brother, Adam, gets drafted and her anti-war mother, Endura, takes him across the border to Canada, leaving Evan alone with Gene and her younger, special needs brother, Teddy.When he realizes Endura isn't returning, Gene takes Evan and Teddy to Eat and Get Gas,...

Ten Christmas Stories Brimming with Magic, Mischief, and Holiday Cheer!Get ready for a holiday adventure like no other! Starlight: A Fantasy Christmas brings together ten magical stories filled with holiday joy, unexpected surprises, and heartwarming moments. From glowing hands to mischievous witches, robot Christmas plans gone awry, and a dragon trying to stay off the naughty list—these tales will fill your season with fantasy, fun, and a little festive m...