"A sprightly collection of artifacts, interviews, speeches, trivia, opinions, and pictures about [the] man and his books." — BooklistThe Stephen King Companion is an authoritative look at Stephen King's personal life and professional career, from Carrie to The Bazaar of Bad Dreams.King expert George Beahm, who has published extensively about Maine's world-famous author, is your seasoned guide to the imaginative world of Ste...

The streets of Battersea are about to get a new leader, one who will rule with an iron fist.It's the 1930s and Georgina Garrett has risen up from her tough beginnings to become the new boss of the Battersea gang. But not everyone is pleased with a female taking charge. With rival gangs trying to steal her turf, untrustworthy men in her midst and her dad lost deep in the bottle, Georgina has a lot to tackle. With her friends and family in constant danger and those closest to her que...

Fifty years after The Andromeda Strain made Michael Crichton a household name—and spawned a new genre, the technothriller—the threat returns, in a gripping sequel that is terrifyingly realistic and resonant.The Evolution is Coming.In 1967, an extraterrestrial microbe came crashing down to Earth and nearly ended the human race. Accidental exposure to the particle—designated *The Andromeda Strain—*killed every resident of the town ofPiedmont, Arizona...

Three young Americans captured by Iranian forces and held in captivity for two years tell their story.In summer 2009 Shane Bauer, Josh Fattal, and Sarah Shourd were hiking in Iraqi Kurdistan when they unknowingly crossed into Iran and were captured by a border patrol. Accused of espionage, the three Americans ultimately found themselves in Tehran's infamous Evin Prison, where they discovered that pooling their strength of will and relying on each other were the only ways they could...

Michael and Helen Whelan believed that life after the birth of their first child would be the most amazing adventure. But at 14 months of age, their precious son Charlie's development seemed to stall and Michael and Helen began to realise that something was wrong. Referred to a paediatrician by their GP, they were given the shattering news: Charlie was autistic.For Michael and Helen, this diagnosis was bewildering, frightening and heartbreaking; neither was really sure what autism ...

A rules-light, skirmish wargame set in a bombastic, post-apocalyptic world of mutants and cartoon violence.FREAKZ! pits savage mutant gangs against each other as they pillage the ruins of a devastated world in pursuit of hallowed Artefactz. These objects of great atomic power were forged in the flames of nuclear destruction and can bestow mighty mutations on their bearers in an instant. Gain leathery wings and fly above the battlefield, grow giant plates o...

In Australia, an elderly couple with an interest in astronomy spots an unexpected comet, soon dubbed Henwood 1. Theres a bit of panic but not much as the comet is expected to miss Earth. Instead, it smashes into the moon and vaporizes. But when it dissolves, it emits a pathogen that travels to Earth and infects the population.Den is a Viet Nam veteran, changed by what he saw as a sniper and helicopter pilot in the war. As people begin to die around him, he struggles to surviveat an...

This book explores the scope for discomforting pedagogies within practice and professional education contexts in order to consider the ethical challenges associated with exploring complex and sensitive areas of practice and everyday life.Questions explored include:· How is discomfort handled within professional training?· What spaces remain for critical reflection, dialogue and compassionate challenge within practice and professional education spaces?...

Inclusive education has grown as an international movement to not only support students with disabilities but also promote equitable access, participation, and success for all students. This book will transform the capacity of teachers and specialists working with students and families to effectively support an inclusive approach to education for students on the autism spectrum.This book addresses the urgent need to identify inclusive educational environments and strategies for stu...

Georgina Garrett was born to be ruthless and she's about to earn her reputation.As World War One is announced a baby girl is born. Little do people know that she's going to grow up to rule the streets of Battersea. From a family steeped in poverty the only way to survive is with street smarts. With a father who steals for a living, a grandmother who's a woman of the night and a mother long dead, Georgina was never in for an easy life. But after a tragic event left her father shaken ...

While World War Two rages on around them, the gangs of London are fighting for their turf...There might be a war on, but that doesn't stop Georgina Garrett running her business with an iron fist. No one said running the Battersea gang was going to be easy, but her unflinchable nature makes Georgina unstoppable.With a role that requires a ruthless ability to seek revenge and pay out crippling punishments, Georgina's enemies are growing in number. With a target on her back, Ge...

Winner of the 2026 PIA MidAmerica GraphEx Award for Best of Category, Hardcover Book BindingFinalist for the 2026 Locus Awards in the Illustrated and Art Books category"The Korshak Collection is a portrait and biography of a man and his family, who once looked upon the dark skies and saw Immortals, gods hunting in the storm clouds. Stephen Korshak decided to dedicate his life to tell us all how the thunder sounded and preserve the o...