Simon is a controversial photographer who wants to get the "perfect shot". He wants to capture that moment right before dying, that moment he calls "the little death."Mimi is a model that wants immortality. Becoming obsessed with Simon's work, she offers herself to be the model for his next project. She soon realizes, however, that while she is obsessed with his art, he is obsessed with death...and wants to make one last piece of art before he succumbs to his own terminal illness.

Short story Crow Roads first appeared in The Coyote Road: Trickster Tales, edited by Ellen Datlow & Terri Windling, Viking, 2007Set outside of Newford in 1967, Annie lives in Tartown with the rest of the poor kids. When a handsome, longhaired hippie shows up outside Ernie's Poolroom, Annie is smitten by his exotic good looks and long black hair. The local boys just want to beat him up, but before they can, the stranger suggests an irresistible contest, which reveals that he may be ...

Cheyenne has too much on her table to even consider letting a man into her life, especially now that her abusive ex is out of prison and sniffing around her daughters. She’s terrified that he’s going to want to insert himself into their lives again.Sheriff Sheridan Lane was unable to rescue the beautiful Cheyenne in time seven years ago, but he’s going to do everything in his power to make sure she and her girls stay safe this time around. The best way to do that is to move them in...

Dr. Lauren Spencer is missing something in her life. Her medical practice has become mundane and ordinary. Her children are growing older, and her husband is rarely home anymore--since he got a promotion at work. Frustrated on Christmas Eve, after her "thoughtless" husband sent her to the department store for a last minute gift for his boss, Lauren engages in an altercation that will change her life.

If you've reached a plateau in your workout and your training routine has become stale and boring, it's time to shake things up. The Best Trapezius Exercises You've Never Heard Of is the essential workout guide for anyone looking to find new trap exercises, get stronger and train more efficiently.You'll find some of the most unique trap exercises ever created. Each exercise is expertly demonstrated with photographs, detailed instructions, tips and tricks on how to incorpor...

Michael feels trapped. In his conservative, poor hometown where he has to keep his sexuality hidden. In his dead-end job. In caring for his alcoholic grandfather. Everything changes when he meets Eric, the new curator for the railroad museum. His curiosity about the passionate man quickly gives way to an intense attraction—one that Eric happily returns.Carefree and refreshingly confident, Eric guides Michael to places he's forgotten, reminding him that it may not be too late to foll...

Do you want to try a new, interesting way to work out? Are you trying to build muscle? Are you looking for things to add to your workout routine to make it more versatile? Have you heard of Calisthenics but are unsure of how to approach this type of workout? Are you simply looking to broaden your workout horizons? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, then this book will be a great tool for you!Calisthenics is a new and emerging type of workout that you may not yet be fa...

Running is hard work, yes. But it should also be fun and exhilarating. At its best, it recaptures the joy we experienced before running was recast as punishment or penance, when we would sprint out of the shadows in a darkened cul-de-sac to kick a can, chase someone on the playground, or race our dog along the beach.While that joy can be easy to find (remember finishing your first 5k?), it can be monumentally difficult to sustain. Humor helps.The intent of Running is Flying...

Get fit in the privacy of your own home!Once-fat-kid turned certified personal trainer Kelly Ferguson brings you five full-body home workouts that are designed to target your major muscle groups for progressive full-body strengthening and sculpting, starting with the very basics.Whether you are a complete beginner to exercise or simply looking for some great workouts you can do without having to set foot in a gym, you will find a workout tailored to your individual fitness ...

Running Ultras chronicles the author's journey (the training, the races and the people he met along the way) to complete his personal quest of running four major ultramarathons: The JFK 50-Mile Run, Badwater Ultramarathon, Western States Endurance Run and the Comrades Marathon. He tells the stories about the training, the races and the people he met along the way.

Your purchase of The 27th Mile helps support charities in memory of the victims of the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing.The 27th Mile is dedicated to everyone who loves running or runners—first and foremost to those who were killed or injured at the marathon, but also to the people who, even as they eat dinner with their family, put in another eight hours at work, or sit and read this book, have already planned when they'll go out for their next run.Within this book, you'll fin...

7 Running Tips You Can Use Today from Top Experts (Upgraded and Expanded) is loaded with top running coaches such as Jay Johnson, Brad Hudson, Greg McMillan and others.Mark Eichenlaub's book explains 7 tips that you can use to improve your running today and for the long term. Each tip is explained in detail as to why that tip is beneficial to your running and specifically how to introduce into your running today.