There are times on the World stage when you will see bursts of national pride. And there are times when that sense of 'being' is an underlying thread-a part of a national psyche that is unconsciously acknowledged by most if you will-that gives Canadian fiction (in this case, the Crime subgenre) a distinctive flavour and feel to it.So when we put out a call for Canadian short form crime fiction: 'As Canadian as peameal bacon, Buckwud Maple syrup, Roberta Bondar, Timmies, poutine, an...

The house is quiet. Other worlds await. It's Saturday morning and you're alone with the TV.You turn it on, inviting all kinds of weirdness into your home. You feel safe.It's all behind the screen, miles away. Nothing can hurt you.Can it?This is SATURDAY MOURNING TELEVISION, where terror comes at you in airwaves. Featuring new fiction & poetry from:Die Booth, Monica Carroll, Adrienne Clark, Tom Coombe, Mia Dalia, Jude Deluca, Buzz Dix...

Ten classic westerns from arguably some of the top western writers of all time.Salomy Jane (1898)The Virginian, A Horseman Of The Plains (1902)The Log of a Cowboy (1903)Riders of the Purple Sage (1912)The Lone Star Ranger (1915)Wildfire (1917)Cabin Fever (1918)The Treasure Trail (1918)The Mysterious Rider (1921)Black Jack (1922)

The Library of Alexandria is an independent small business publishing house. We specialize in bringing back to live rare, historical and ancient Books. This includes manuscripts such as: classical fiction, philosophy, science, Religion, folklore, mythology, history, literature, politics and sacred texts, in addition to Secret and esoteric subjects, such as: occult, freemasonry, alchemy, hermetic, shamanism and ancient knowledge. Our Books are available in digital format. We have approximat...

This classic guide to sheep farming contains information on every step of the process, from breeding and rearing to wool production and beyond. With detailed descriptions and clear explanations, “Sheep Farming” is highly recommended for anyone with a practical interest in keeping sheep for pleasure or for profit. Contents include: “Sheep Farming”, “Sheep And Goats”, “Length”, “Uniformity in Length of the Different Fibres in the Staple”, “Strength and Elasticity”, “Crimp”, “Colour”, “Lustre...

PENGUIN HORROR: A celebration of the very best literary horror, a series of terrifying novels and tales that for generations have thrilled, captivated and kept readers wide awake at night.Step into the terrifying world of ghostly apparitions, grotesque monsters and terrible, creeping dread – but be careful, who knows if you'll make it out alive?This collection brings together ten of the greatest literary horror stories every written, from Mary Shelley’s ico...

Ten classic westerns from arguably some of the top western writers of all time. Salomy Jane (1898) The Virginian, A Horseman Of The Plains (1902) The Log of a Cowboy (1903) Riders of the Purple Sage (1912) The Lone Star Ranger (1915) Wildfire (1917) Cabin Fever (1918) The Treasure Trail (1918) The Mysterious Rider (1921) Black Jack (1922)

Whether Russia had any literature, or even a distinctive alphabet, previous to the end of the tenth century, is not known. In the year 988, Vladímir, Grand Prince of Kíeff, accepted Christianity for himself and his nation, from Byzantium, and baptized Russia wholesale. Hence his characteristic title in history, "Prince-Saint-equal-to-the-Apostles." His grandmother, Olga, had already been converted to the Greek Church late in life, and had established churches and priests in Kíeff, it is sa...

The world is full of mysteries, some of which defy explanation. From the inexplicable to the eerie, the paranormal and supernatural have fascinated humanity for centuries, inspiring stories of ghosts, hauntings, and otherworldly encounters.Immortal Tales is an anthology of stories about the supernatural and paranormal.In this collection, you will find a mix of wonderful tales. From hauntings to unexplained human conditions, these stories explore the superna...

WITH A NEW FOREWORD BY PATTON OSWALTDubbed “the most significant and controversial SF book” of its generation, Harlan Ellison’s groundbreaking collection launched an entire subgenre: New Wave science fiction. With contributions from legendary authors and multiple Hugo and Nebula Awards, Dangerous Visions returns to print in a stunning new edition perfect for new and returning fans alike.A landmark short-story collection that put th...

By a coincidence of singular interest in Central Asian affairs the completion of the Orenburg-Tashkent railway occurred simultaneously with the evacuation of Lhassa by the troops of the Tibetan Mission, the two events measuring in a manner the character of the policies pursued by the respective Governments of Great Britain and Russia in Mid-Asia. Moreover, if consideration be given to them and the relation of each to contemporary affairs appreciated, it becomes no longer possible to questi...

Sir Samuel White Baker was born in London, on June 8, 1821. From early manhood he devoted himself to a life of adventure. After a year in Mauritius he founded a colony in the mountains of Ceylon at Newera Eliya, and later constructed the railway across the Dobrudsha. His discovery of the Albert N'yanza completed the labours of Speke and Grant, and solved the mystery of the Nile. Baker's administration of the Soudan was the first great effort to arrest the slave trade in the Nile Basin, and...