The American Songbook from Vaudeville to Hollywood celebrates the cultural expressions contained in the unforgettable jazz-inflected songs of the twentieth century. Charting the development of songwriting in the context of American culture, David Michael Hertz treats words and music as of equal importance, exploring the mystery of how they work together in the phrase structures of songs. With a carefully drawn historical chronology, his narrative recounts a story of the evolution ...

For fans of The Witcher and the novels of Joe Abercrombie and John Gwynne, comes a bloody Norse tale of grief, vengeance, fear, and fate from emerging SFF writer Michael Pogach.It's ninth century Norway and Rúnr Njalson has been gifted supernatural warrior abilities as Odin's chosen Berserkr. Enemies and allies quake in fear at his approach. But when the unbeatable hero cannot save his own daughter Yrsa during a rival clan...

THIS BOOK STANDS ALONE IN A BOLD WORLD, AND CHALLENGES THE NORMS OF SOCIETY. The collection tackles the Trump administration, Israel and Gaza, fatherhood, Canadian identity, and the struggle for artistic freedom in a world increasingly dominated by billionaires and technology. These writings urge readers to look up from their phones and textbooks, resisting, ass media and the ivory towers as they strive to liberate their minds especially the white noise of religions around the world.

The 4th Dimension: The Kybalion and Physics invites readers on a thought-provoking journey beyond the limits of ordinary perception. Blending metaphysical philosophy, universal principles, sacred geometry, and reflections inspired by The Kybalion, Michael David Moreno presents a unique perspective on consciousness, reality, and humanity's place within the universe.Through concepts such as the Fourth Dimension, the Golden Spiral, the Seven Laws of Nature, and the Twelve Principles f...

Indigo Tales of the Egg of Everything is a literary fantasy collection that blends myth, philosophy, and allegory into a deeply imaginative exploration of existence.At its center is the Indigo Woman an ancient wanderer who moves through a world shaped by transformation, symbolism, and hidden patterns of life. Her journey is not bound by linear time but unfolds through encounters with mystical beings, cosmic forces, and living expressions of nature itself. From serpents that symboli...

Join the journey into this volume of Book of Strangers and enjoy expressions of people, places, and still life. Prolific in composition with Robust Lines, and bold colors these compositions are sure to please the contemporary art lover in all of you. From a Luthier - master of the craft to a walk In November Rain the portraits of people places and life will give you a depth of reaction. Thought provoking images ripe with life ready for the picking. Allow yourself to ponder, enjoy, and disc...

In this “wonderfully rich” (San Francisco Chronicle) novel from the author of the internationally bestselling The Oracle of Stamboul, a young man journeys from California to Cairo to unravel centuries-old family secrets.“This book is a joy.”—Rabih Alameddine, author of the National Book Award finalist An Unnecessary WomanWINNER OF: THE AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION’S SOPHIE BRODY AWARD • THE NATIONAL JEWISH BOOK AWA...

FROM THE CREATOR OF THIS IS HORROR, COMES A NEW NIGHTMARE FOR THE DIGITAL AGE.TELL ME WHAT YOU LIKE.After a teacher receives a weirdly arousing video, his life descends into paranoia and obsession. More videos follow—each containing information no stranger could possibly know. But who's sending them? And what do they want? The answers may destroy everything and everyone he loves.THE GIRL IN THE VIDEO is THE RING meets ...

From the author of The Girl in the Video and House of Bad Memories comes a dark comedy of errors and toilet humour.Wentworth is at his wit’s end. He has no money, his cat’s been kidnapped, and every time he tries to kill himself, he fails. Worst of all, he lives in Kidderminster.But sometimes you’re given a lifeline. For some it’s a lottery win, for others a promotion. For Wentworth, it’s an out-of-shape 50-something named Norman wearing a...

Mac and Cheese, Donuts, Bacon, wine and cheese. Does this get your attention really quickly? This book has been put together with so much fun, and adventure in culinary and beverage exploration for you to enjoy. Regions of beautiful history will not be quoted, nor vineyards or artisan foods exquisite. Straight up craziness is what you get. These dishes will bring you (and your friends if you so chose to have them over for an occasion of exploratory fun) great combinations that you may not ...

TEDDY DORMER'S DREAMS ARE NOT HIS OWN.Teddy Dormer lives with a condition unlike any other: in order to sleep, he must not only inadvertently steal the ability for others around him to sleep, but he also experiences their worst nightmares, memories, and darkest secrets. This is a condition he has lived with his entire life, often with dire consequences, but he has a system that works for him. Teddy lives on the road, perpetually moving from place to place, never subjecting his pres...

Are we destined to be divided by our differences, or can we find the single cosmic rhythm that binds us all as one? In The Lost Rainbow: Tales of the Egg of Everything, author Michael David Moreno delivers a breathtakingly original mythos that explores the delicate balance between individual identity and universal harmony. Seamlessly blending the enchanting simplicity of traditional folklore with deep philosophical depth, this elegant anthology presents three interconnected allegorical fab...