Diminuendo is the third collection of Evan Johnstone's stubbornly original work. Stories contemplate romantic staples such as the primacy of love and the consolations of art, among other compensations for the occasional difficulty encountered in life; stories of crime, clerical life, death and restaurant reviewing complete a darkly frothy mix. All are tinged with doubt, irony and a playfully surreal realism, founded in a distinctively poetic prose.Some of the stories are parodies o...

The Dog Who Conquered Loneliness and other life-lessons for the perplexed is a collection of short stories about a variety of outsiders, human and animal.Some of the animals struggle to interpret the human behaviour they observe, while the others and the humans struggle to fit in to society by conducting inadvertently parodic attempts at living.Loneliness is a recurrent problem for the characters, as is aspiring to an amorphous 'more' to their lives. Their aspirations are no...

The city of Austin consistently leads lists of fastest-growing and most-desirable places to live—a simultaneous source of pride and anxiety for residents. In The Cost of Cool: Austin’s Tech Growth and the People Left Behind, author Jon Roberts and his contributors investigate Austin’s evolving identity and tackle a question posed repeatedly by community and business leaders nationally: How did Austin, Texas, become a global tech leader? More broadly, this book focuses on economic ...

Do you want to overcome your negative thoughts and master your emotions? (even if you have ZERO ability to process your emotions)We all struggle with not only our thoughts but also our emotions; at times it can be far too overwhelming. Constant negative thoughts racing around your mind all day can literally create hell on Earth for us.Fortunately there are several solutions to this. Firstly, you can create an inner life full of bliss and happiness through the use of cognitive...

Award-winning author, Thomas J. Cutler offers an in-depth and inspiring look at the truly heroic story of Ernest Evans and the crew of USS Johnston during the Battle of Leyte Gulf in October 1944.The term “hero” is overused today, but the story of Ernest Evans and the crew of USS Johnston (DD 557) during the epic Battle of Leyte Gulf in October 1944 is one of true heroism that may be equaled but never surpassed in...

20 Timeless Classics: Exploring American History Through Fiction delves into the rich tapestry of America's past by weaving narratives that span centuries of cultural, social, and political landscapes. This anthology brings together a diverse range of literary styles, from historical romance and adventure to introspective social commentary. Standout pieces in this collection offer readers a profound reflection on the American experience, offering nuanced perspectives on pivotal moments and...

For the sake of the son he never knew, Preacher goes on the warpath.Long ago, the legendary trapper known as Preacher took shelter with the Absaroka, and fell in love with a girl called Bird in the Tree. Twenty years later, he rescues a woman and her son from an ambush by the hated Blackfoot. The woman is Birdie, and the valiant young warrior is Hawk That Soars—Preacher's son. Now the greatest fighter on the frontier is about to go to war, to protect a family he never knew he had.

20 American Historical Novels is an anthology that encapsulates the breadth and depth of American history through the lens of masterful storytelling. The collection boasts an array of literary styles, from the romantic and dramatic to the starkly realistic, unified by an overarching theme of historical exploration and national identity. Standout pieces, whether they capture the harrowing struggles of frontier life or the intricate societal changes wrought by industrialization, offer rich a...

The book that Christians wantand needFor this urgent hour in historyAs ISIS dominates news headlines, attention is given to the terrorist group’s ideology… when the true**motive of their mayhem is actually revealed in their theology!Major General Michael K. Nagata of the Special Operations forces in the Middle East explains that “we do not understand the movement… and until we do, we ...

Divided Hearts & Battlefields – 4 Classic American War Novels offers a robust exploration of the American experience through the lens of conflict and its profound impact on society. This anthology collects diverse voices and literary styles, weaving narratives that transcend mere historical retelling to delve into the psychological and societal upheavals wrought by war. From the introspective battles within the human soul to the sweeping panoramas of societal transformation, this collectio...

YOUR CALL TO CTHULHU IS IMPORTANT TO US. PLEASE HOLD.Red tape. Catch-22s. Circular chains of command. Whether you're a customer or co-worker, bureaucracies drive us all insane. Even management is just a cog in a vast machine. Information, items, and even people get lost in the system, never gone but never found. No one seems to notice the insanity surrounding them... or if they do, they keep it to themselves. After all, those who notice and call attention to it ten...

Why were Hollywood producers eager to film on the other side of the Iron Curtain? How did Western computer games become popular in socialist Czechoslovakia's youth paramilitary clubs? What did Finnish commercial television hope to gain from broadcasting Soviet drama?Cold War media cultures are typically remembered in terms of an East-West binary, emphasizing conflict and propaganda. Remapping Cold War Media, however, offers a different perspective on the p...