Twenty-two classic science fiction stories spanning the first three decades of the Science Fiction Grand Master's career.Features "Super-Toys Last All Summer," the short story that inspired the film A.I. Artificial Intelligence."Britain's most versatile and durable and consistently most interesting science-fiction writer presents his own personal 'best of': 22 splendid tales. . . . To Aldiss, the human dimension has always been more important than hardware or...

Heaven: Why It Matters Here and NowHave we forgotten heaven?Bestselling author and pastor Brian Zahnd invites us to remember heaven, to experience and embrace the divine mystery of the spiritual realm in this lifetime. This slow and steady progression of a deeper Christian faith that draws us nearer to God—a "pilgrimage of the soul"—fosters in us a love for both the heavenly and the earthly.For too long, the conversation about heav...

Michael L. Printz Award WinnerAmerican Indian Youth Literature Award WinnerFeaturing the voices of both new and acclaimed Indigenous writers and edited by bestselling Muscogee author Cynthia Leitich Smith, this collection of interconnected stories serves up laughter, love, Native pride, and the world’s best frybread.The road to Sandy June's Legendary Frybread Drive-In slips through every rez and alongside every urban N...

When theoretical physicist Neona Smith develops an entangled laser that can send information forward and backward in time, her only ambition is to win the respect of her peers. On a whim, she points her laser toward the Gemini constellation and gets what she least expects: a response.As Neona learns to communicate with interstellar civilizations so far in the past and future that they don't presently exist, she believes she is making friends among the stars.Then the attack ...

Recommended reading for elite CEOs and top performers, Areté delivers fast, actionable wisdom in quick, accessible micro-chapters designed for busy professionals, athletes, and anyone seeking measurable personal growth.Join thousands of high achievers transforming their lives with Areté by Brian Johnson—a daily roadmap to living at your best. With 451 bite-sized insights inspired by ancient Stoic philosophers and backed by modern science, this boo...

Ireland 198 A.D.The druid Bodhmhall and her nephew Demne have survived a bloody ambush but the cost has been substantial. The Ráth Bládhma allies have been decimated, the ragged survivors strung along the banks of an isolated river valley.And their pursuers are closing in.Seeking refuge at the fortress of Dún Baoiscne, Bodhmhall must confront her own turbulent history and her scheming father to finally unearth the identity of the mysterious Adversar...

All three books in 'The Study In Red Trilogy', a series of thrillers by Brian L. Porter, now available in one volume!A Study In Red: Robert Cavendish is drawn into the dark world of Jack the Ripper after discovering a set of papers claimed to be the infamous murderer's journal. As he delves deeper into the journal, he becomes convinced of its authenticity and finds that the words of the Ripper have a strange and compelling effect on him, blurring the lines between ...

"99 Easy Spanish Conversations: Your Gateway to Real-World Fluency"Struggling to speak Spanish confidently? Looking for a fun and effective way to improve your skills? "99 Easy Spanish Conversations" isn't just another Spanish textbook—it's your ticket to real-world fluency.Featuring interlinear text, this book provides Spanish dialogues translated line-by-line into English. This unique format helps you effortlessly learn vocabular...

Learn Latin the Smart Way: A Beginner's Journey Through Interlinear StoriesDiscover the fascinating world of ancient Rome and its language with this beginner-friendly Latin-English interlinear reader!About the Book"Learn Latin Through Interlinear Stories" is the perfect companion for those new to Latin, offering 27 engaging chapters that bring Roman culture to life through relatable, everyday topics. From the...

The captivating story of how The Sheik captured the imagination of a generation, conquered the wrestling business, and lost it all in a blaze of flame and gloryHe was the most vicious, bloodthirsty, reviled villain in the history of the ring. During the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s, he drew record crowds everywhere he went and left a trail of burned and bloody opponents in his wake. He was The Sheik: the mysterious and terrifying madman from Syria whose wanton destructi...

Uncover the secret annals of untold history in these eighteen medieval manuscripts. Each tortured scribe will bring you face to face with ancient horrors lurking in cursed castles, wild woodlands, haunted hamlets, and mysterious monasteries.Including a lineup of authors both established and emerging, HOWL Society Press presents the first-ever anthology of historical horror from the medieval period, fittingly introduced by the writer who arguably started it all: Christopher Buehlman...

A Gay Sex StoryRiley has always admired Jackson, his sister's macho fiancé. And now that the wedding is around the corner, Riley has been spending plenty of time with Jackson and his buddies. From the bachelor party to dress rehearsals and cocktail parties – it has been non-stop wedding action and Riley could not be happier! As it turns out, Jackson's buddies are the hottest bunch of guys he has ever met and even though they are single and clearly into women, there is one guy in th...