A collection of short fiction set in the Lovecraftian cosmic horror universe from "a masterful storyteller" ( Publishers Weekly).In the early twentieth-century, in the pages of Weird Tales and other pulp magazines, H. P. Lovecraft created the Cthulhu Mythos and offered it to his friends, creating a shared mythology for much of their weird fiction. Robert E. Howard, creator of Conan the Barbarian, was one of those good friends. Fresh from dusty lib...

"Some Problems of the Peace Conference" is a critical examination of the challenges faced during the post-World War I peace negotiations. Authored by Charles Homer Haskins and Robert Howard Lord, the book delves into the complexities of international diplomacy and the various political, social, and economic factors that influenced the outcomes of the conference. The authors provide insightful analysis on the differing national interests and the struggle for power among the Allied nations, ...

In our 89th issue, Michael Bracken pulls double duty to bring a pair of original mysteires to readers: great tales by Steve Liskow and Welsh-Huggins. Plus we have a crime novel by Johnston McCulley (who also created Zorro—but he tried his hand at a bunch of other heroes and antiheroes, among them The Scarlet Scourge, The Avenging Twins, and a ton of others). There’s also a novel by Western author B.M. Bower. Plus a solve-it-yourself mystery by Hal Charles.On the science fiction & f...

Some Problems of the Peace Conference is a profound exploration of the intricacies and ambitions that shaped the post-World War I landscape. This anthology delves into the negotiations and aspirations that influenced global peace efforts, featuring a compelling assembly of essays that examine the multifaceted challenges of peace-making. Bridging a variety of literary styles'—from incisive analysis to reflective narration'—the collection offers a penetrating look into the deliberations and ...

This is one of Robert E. Howards (1906-1936) best stories ever! Hes the creator of Conan, Bran Mak Morn, Red Sonja, Kull, Solomon Kane, and many other characters and even poetry and horror stories!Beyond The Black River, Red Nails, and Tower of The Elephant are three of my favorite REH Conan stories.Other suggested REH stories: Blood and Thunder, The Life and Art of REH by Mark Finn, One Who Walked Alone by Novalyne Price Ellis his girlfriend, The Dark Barbarian by Don Herr...

"It’s a new year, which means (at least in the United States) that a lot of new novels and stories have entered the public domain—everything published in 1930, in fact. Since we draw on the public domain for some of our classic reprints, we’ll be going through 1930s publications in coming weeks and presenting some of the greats from that year. This issue, for example, we have Robert E. Howard’s “The Moon of Skulls,” featuring his other great hero, Solomon Kane.In t...

"Sea Curse" by Robert E. Howard is a thrilling tale of high adventure set against the backdrop of the briny depths. This gripping narrative follows the exploits of a daring sailor who finds himself ensnared in the clutches of a sinister maritime curse. As he navigates treacherous waters and confronts supernatural forces, the protagonist must summon all his courage and cunning to break free from the malevolent grasp of the sea.Howard's evocative prose plunges readers into a world of...

"A Witch Shall Be Born" is a thrilling fantasy novella written by Robert E. Howard, first published in 1934. Set in the fictional kingdom of Khauran, the story follows the cruel and treacherous Queen Taramis, who plots to usurp the throne and unleash chaos upon the land. In a shocking turn of events, Taramis' twin sister, Salome, who was left to die in the desert as an infant, returns as a powerful witch and seizes control of the kingdom. Imprisoned and replaced by Salome, Queen Taramis' d...

He is Cormac FitzGeoffrey, and he has no master. As a wandering warrior born and bred on battle, he's a renowned fighter, a ruthless adversary, and a man who is no stranger to the ways of violence and bloodshed. He counts his friends on one hand, so when Cormac learns that his most recent liege has been murdered, nothing will stop his quest for revenge. By oath, a path of vengeance will be marked with the blood of his enemies. Sword-swinging, berserker action in only the way Robert E. Howa...

From the thought leaders at Boston Consulting Group come lessons on how leading health systems around the world are delivering patient-centered, value-based care by focusing on the health outcomes that matter to patients.To address the growing crises confronting the global health sector, health systems need to deliver better health outcomes to patients for the money spent, an approach known as value-based health care. Contrary to traditional approaches to health-sy...

Leadership the Hard Way presents a method of living and working that can truly facilitate the learning of leadership. Their method shows how to go against the current, fight conventional wisdom, and embrace the unexpected. It is about trusting oneself and valuing intuition, principles, and imagination as much as hard skills and analysis. Frohman combines his counterintuitive ideas with experiences from his own background?from escaping the Nazis as a child to becoming a leading inn...

This book provides information about depression in the elderly to the staff in outpatient services and gives valuable advice for identification, diagnosis and treatment of the disorder. It is useful for general practitioners and other workers in the front line of medical care.