Yankel Krutiansky was supposed to go with his father to America in 1913. Instead, his brother was chosen and twelve-year-old Yankel was left behind in the collapsing Russian Empire. It was supposed to be just for a few months, but it turned out to be eight long years. Eight years of war, revolution, poverty, and murderous anti-Jewish pogroms. Eight years in which Yankel—the family clown, the family bad boy, and the oldest son left at home—was responsible for keeping his mother and four lit...

An autistic necromancer, his undead lover, and the case that could destroy everything.When a necromancer turns up dead, Oliver and Felipe think it will be the perfect, straightforward case for their new partnership. That is, until it leads them to a clinic promising a cure for magic, but they aren’t the only ones investigating the Institute for the Betterment of the Soul. Oliver’s ex, Ansley, is in town, and he’s certain the clinic isn’t the paragon of righteousn...

Jack London’s A Daughter of the Snows introduces us to Frona Welse, a strong-willed, fiercely independent woman who returns to Alaska after studying in Europe. Set against the rugged, unforgiving landscape of the Yukon, the story follows Frona’s encounters with both the wilderness and the people of the Klondike during the Gold Rush. She challenges societal expectations, particularly in her unconventional relationships and friendships, and finds herself entangled in a love triangle...

When God Laughs, and Other Stories is a striking collection of short fiction by Jack London that explores the many faces of the human spirit — from love and ambition to fate, desire, and moral conflict. Written in London’s vivid, direct style, these stories capture moments of intense personal drama and reflection, often set against rugged landscapes or in the midst of internal turmoil.The title story, “When God Laughs,” sets the tone with a philosophical a...

Moon-Face and other stories is a vivid collection of short fiction showcasing Jack London at his most incisive, imaginative, and darkly playful. Anchored by the unforgettable title story, “Moon-Face,” the collection opens with a sharply ironic tale of obsession and quiet vengeance, revealing London’s gift for psychological tension and moral ambiguity.Across the remaining stories, London explores humanity pushed to its edges—through adventure, cruelty, loyalty, and ...

Written by experts in the field, this book addresses the serious and increasingly public concern over the mental health of veterans after military deployment. It examines the intersection of criminal and civil legal issues with mental problems in the veteran population and describes various effective programs that have been developed to address these issues. It includes a wide range of useful topics examining the particular criminal justice problems faced by vets, such as sexual abuse and ...

(Keyboard Instruction). Bill Evans, the pianist, is a towering figure acknowledged by the jazz world, fans, musicians and critics. However Bill Evans, the composer, has yet to take his place alongside the great masters of composition. Therein lies the sole purpose of this book. A compilation of articles now revised and expanded that originally appeared in the quarterly newsletter Letter from Evans , this unique folio features extensive analysis of Evans' work. Pieces examined include: B Mi...

In William Golding: Some Critical Considerations, fourteen scholars assess various aspects of the Nobel Prize-winning author's writings. Their essays include criticism of individual works, discussion of major themes and technical considerations, and bibliographical studies. Separately, the essays help us understand the intricacies and impact of Golding's art; together they show the breadth of his purpose.

To save my monster, I must become a monster.Roll the dice. Choose a challenge. Try not to die.My shadow prince was wrested from my arms and dragged through a portal, and I don't know who took him or why. Damien showed me my power as a woman and as a mage, and he means everything to me. He built me back up after my ex tore me down. And now he's gone.I'll stop at nothing to free him, but when I learn the vampire queen is responsible, things g...

Many are the tales of young men lying about their age to join the Army, yet Jack Evans sought far more at the age of just possibly just seventeen to act behind enemy lines as an agent of the Special Operations Executive.Evans had joined the RAF in 1940, despite being well under the legal age, and two years later was recruited into the SOE as a member of the Small Scale Raiding Force. Evans related his experiences with the SOE to author Ernest Dudley in the 1950s, in which he describes his ...

Living alone looking out onto the harbour in a secluded part of town, August works in a cafe as a waiter spending his free time drinking at their main competitor on the point and looking after his cat.For the most part it's a good if lonely life until unexpectantly his neighbour dies and in the ensuing storm of conjecture he meets a strange creature from the sea.At the first they embark upon an unusual urban adventure through the streets he thought he knew so well until a pol...

This is your opportunity to experience the life of an average African-American male. You will become him and experience all the happy moments and all the joy, pain, suffering, and misery that he does. You will experience the love and even the hate that he experiences. You will experience the sex, violence, drugs and alcohol, the loneliness, the bitterness, and the reasons behind it all. You will take a ride down the back alleys of life, where even hope is afraid to go. And in the end, you ...