The concept of dragons has captivated human imagination formillennia. From the serpentine beasts of ancient mythologiesto the fearsome fire-breathing creatures of medieval legends,dragons have played a profound role in the cultural fabric ofmany societies. Yet, what if these mythical beings were morethan mere f...

**"A sweetly charming love story that leaves the reader with a lasting sense of hope.” —Nicola Yoon, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Everything, Everything and The Sun Is Also a Star"The perfect novel to snuggle up with.” —Emily Henry, New York Times bestselling author of Beach Read**A heartwarming and thoughtful enemies-to-lovers rom-com about two teens—one trying to save his family's failing pinball arcade, the ...

"Wonderfully geeky and deeply compassionate." —Marieke Nijkamp, #1 New York Times bestselling authorIn this charming novel by Eric Smith, two teen gamers find their virtual worlds—and blossoming romance—invaded by the real-world issues of trolling and doxing in the gaming community.We all need a place to escape the real world. For Divya and Aaron, it’s the world of online gaming. While Divya trades her rising-star status for sponso...

On a sunny summer day, the forest was alive with the gentle hum of bees and the soft rustle of leaves. The air was warm, and the forest stream sparkled like liquid crystal as it wound its way through the lush greenery. Along its banks, vibrant flowers danced in the breeze, and the scent of pine filled the air. Nestled high on a cliff, was a grand dragon’s nest. It was a massive structure of intertwining branches, covered in soft moss. It was here, high above the forest floor, that Ember, t...

A comprehensive guide to repairing, adjusting, and maintaining a piano, Pianos: Care and Restoration is suitable for pianists, amateurs, and would-be craftsmen. Eric Smith discusses the tools and materials required for restoration, and provides instructions for the repair and adjustment of the resonant parts, actions, and keyboard most often encountered. The book explains both upright and grand pianos in detail and includes explanations of toning piano hammers and purchasing and restoring ...

**"Joyful, thoughtful, and real." —Christina Lauren, New York Times bestselling authors of The Unhoneymooners"Rom-com perfection." —Rachael Lippincott, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Five Feet Apart**New from Eric Smith comes a delightful YA rom-com about two teens caught in the middle of their families’ orchestrated rivalry between their Philly cheesesteak food trucks.All’s fair in love and (food tru...

What’s a geek to do? Take some tips from The Geek’s Guide to Dating. This hilarious primer is jam-packed with cheat codes, walkthroughs, and power-ups for navigating the perils and pitfalls of your love life with ease. Geeks of all ages will find answers to the ultimate questions of life, the universe, and everything romantic, from First Contact to The Fellowship of the Ring and beyond. Full of whimsical 8-bit illustrations, The Geek’s Guide to Dating wi...

Eric Smith takes you on a fast-paced fantasy adventure, perfect for anyone who has dreamed of being different . . . only to discover that destiny is more than skin deep.Sometimes your only chance to survive, and what you most fear . . . is to be INKED.Tattoos once were an act of rebellion.Now they decide your destiny the moment the magical Ink settles under your skin.And in a world where Ink controls your fate, Caenu...

Write an endless runner game for the web in Rust and test, deploy, and debug your 2D game using the WebAssembly toolchainKey FeaturesBuild and deploy an endless runner game for the web from scratch through this helpful guide with key images printed in colorLearn how to use Rust for web development with WebAssemblyExplore modern game development and programming techniques to build 2D games using RustBook DescriptionThe Rust pr...

Learn how to make your own solar-powered appliances and additions to your home with clear step-by-step instructions.Put the sun to work in your home with this updated and abridged version of the best-selling book, DIY Solar Projects. Similar to the previous edition, this new version offers small-scale, achievable solar projects that homeowners can build and install themselves. From cooking in solar ovens, to mounting solar panels on your roof

• Commune. I guess you could call it a commune: some of us were unrelated; we bought, cooked, and ate food as a group; we’d sit on the floor around a low table wolfing down fried rice, scrambled eggs, calf brains, and lungs. • The Draft. We all dealt with it one way or another. Some took cover in college throughout that period. Others enlisted for four years rather than serving the two-year minimum, sacrificing two years of their lives to gain control over how and where they spent their ti...

Boldly Go Where No Geek Has Gone Before! You keep your action figures in their original packaging. Your closets are full of officially licensed Star Wars merchandise. You’re hooked on Elder Scrolls and Metal Gear, but now you’ve dised an even bigger obsession: the new girl who just moved in down the hall. What’s a geek to do? Take some tips from The Geek’s Guide to Dating. This hilarious primer is jam-packed with cheat codes, walkthroughs, and power-ups for navigating the perils and pitfal...