The Solar System is ours. Biotechnology has provided the Settled Worlds with a riot of habitable environments; sentient craft ply the routes between the planets; the souls of the dead live on in the Noosphere, a psychic Net where they can be contacted by the living.Paradise? Not quite - and when a strange womb is recovered from a living spaceship crashed on Mars it swiftly becomes the focus of intrigue and murder as the Settled Worlds begin to disintegrate under the strain of a vic...

Britain has fallen to the technological might of the Aztec Empire whose armies have rampaged across the globe. Now, for the first time in a millennium, the British are a subject race.Inevitably there is resistance - and among those determined to fight the invaders is Princess Catherine, elder daughter of the British monarch. But she is torn between her patriotism and her growing involvement, political and personal, with the Aztecs - and with one Aztec in particular. Then her sister...

A thorough guide to the number-one tourist destination in Southeast Asia. The finest hotels with impeccable service cost a fraction of what you would pay elsewhere and shoppers will never tire of the vast selections from silk scarves and designer gowns to exotic jewelery. Try elephant trekking sea canoeing or Thai massage. Taste the exquisite cuisine explore mystic temples (30000 of them!) and sail to unspoiled islands. "The Adventure Guides" are about living more intensely waking up to yo...

A thorough guide to the number-one tourist destination in Southeast Asia. The finest hotels, with impeccable service, cost a fraction of what you would pay elsewhere, and shoppers will never tire of the vast selections, from silk scarves and designer gowns to exotic jewelery. Try elephant trekking, sea canoeing or Thai massage. Taste the exquisite cuisine, explore mystic temples (30,000 of them!) and sail to unspoiled islands. "The Adventure Guides" are about living more intensely, waking up ...

In stories both absurd and all-too-real, Christopher Evans paints a portrait of the uncanniness of modern life.The president of a holistic dog food company is haunted by a pop song from her past. Nine siblings band together to raise themselves after parental abandonment. A domestic argument reveals a woman’s supernatural gift. A failing musician finds his calling soundtracking another man’s life.Christopher Evans's stories are people with strays — those who...

From acclaimed author Tom Knox, the international best-selling author of The Genesis Secret, comes this gripping tale-an exciting blend of adventure, horror, mystery, and suspense. In France, archaeologist Julia Kerrigan makes a chilling discovery-an ancient skull with a hole bored through the forehead. Soon after, her mentor is killed. In Southeast Asia, a similar find draws photographer Jake Thurby to Laos. Julia and Jake want answers, but powerful forces are stalking their every move, w...

Bloomsbury presents The Football Battalions: The Elite Footballers Who Fought in the Great War by Christopher Evans, read by Oliver Hembrough'A brilliant book' - Kevin Day'An extraordinary story' - David Williamson, Chief Political Commentator at the Daily ExpressTHE POIGNANT STORY OF HOW PROFESSIONAL FOOTBALLERS WENT TO WARBritain is slowly becoming foot...

Underland Arcana reveals the numinous, the esoteric, the supernatural, and the weird. This issue contains stories by A. P. Howell, Louis Evans, Christopher Hawkins, Jon Lasser, Josh Rountree, Nikoline Kaiser, Breanna Bright, and J. A. W. McCarthy. Stories about family, stories about theft, stories about ghosts, stories about the weight of history, stories about weight we bring to history, stories about being lost and being found, and stories about the gravity of grief. These are the storie...

A historical reexamination of the infamous World War I battle on the Western Front in Belgium.Passchendaele is one of the most evocative names associated with the Great War. For over eighty years, the battle has epitomized pointless slaughter on an unimaginable scale. The bare statistics are shocking in themselves—the British, French and German armies suffered over half a million casualties between July and November 1917. Ever since, the image of hapless s...

"Eurasia" by Christopher Evans is a captivating exploration of the vast and diverse landscapes that stretch across the continent. The book delves into the rich tapestry of cultures, histories, and geographies that define Eurasia, offering readers a unique perspective on the interconnectedness of its nations. Evans masterfully weaves together narratives that highlight the complexities of political, social, and economic dynamics, making it an essential read for anyone interested in understan...

Eurasia presents an imagined republic built on careful design, social equity, and a commitment to public welfare. The opening section follows a visitor who arrives in this new land and is gradually introduced to its balanced system of governance, where institutions function with clarity and shared responsibility. Through guided conversations and observations, the visitor gains insight into a society that prioritizes fair representation and a transparent distribution of authority. Early des...

Who is a Sherlockian? And how does one join the ranks of Sherlockians?In "About Being a Sherlockian," sixty essays explore what it is to be a Sherlockian and celebrate the enduring friendships created. From collecting to chronology, from cosplay to cons, from quasi-historical interpretations to pastiches and fan-fiction, the umbrella of Being a Sherlockian covers a myriad of interests and enthusiasms.Editor Christopher Redmond says: "Perhaps most of the readers will be thos...