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...

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...

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.

What do we choose when the world burns—silence, spectacle, or something stranger?In Forbidden Fruit, speculative and literary voices gather at the edge of the unspeakable. These are stories of trespass and transformation, mystery and myth, curated by Newton Press.Inside you'll find:Hidden histories and surreal futuresSecret societies, spiritual schisms, and soft apocalypseQueer hauntings, monstrous tenderness, and things that were never mea...

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...

On the rolling Missouri River a riverboat of fur traders, a U.S. Senator and Prussian royalty are all heading to the Yellowstone from St. Louis. Preacher's onboard because the nation's fate depends on the passengers landing safe and sound. But it won't be easy. Two beautiful women make a play for Preacher. So does a killer. So does a band of river pirates. No sooner does Preacher beat back these threats than the riverboat lands in the middle of a blood-soaked Indian ambush--with a Prussian...

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...

Scribes and Their Remains begins with an introductory essay by Stanley Porter which addresses the principal theme of the book: the text as artifact.The rest of the volume is then split into two major sections. In the first, five studies appear on the theme of 'Scribes, Letters, and Literacy.' In the first of these Craig A. Evans offers a lengthy piece that argues that the archaeological, artifactual, and historical evidence suggests that New Testament autographs and first ...

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...

Statistical data and evidence-based claims are increasingly central to our everyday lives. Critically examining ‘Big Data’, this book charts the recent explosion in sources of data, including those precipitated by global developments and technological change. It sets out changes and controversies related to data harvesting and construction, dissemination and data analytics by a range of private, governmental and social organisations in multiple settings.Analysing the power of data ...

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...