In a dark Manhattan alley, a young woman suddenly collapses from a brain hemorrhage. The statistics say it's rare to have happened to someone so young and healthy, yet all signs point to natural causes. But when Kyle Vine, the man she was supposed to meet that night, learns she wasn't the only victim, he knows there's something more going on and soon discovers a mysterious link to the sudden success of a journeyman pitcher for the New York Yankees.As the lethal brain bleeds continu...

The powerful dragon Xirdneh has come to the shores of Jenai seeking the key to immortality, and the people inhabiting the land mean nothing to him until Sarily Hensleap, a defiant teenage girl, destroys one of his eyes with a flaming arrow. Caught up in the chaos of war, the Hensleap family is separated in their attempt to flee to safety. For Gareth, five of his ten children are missing. His struggle to protect those that are with him is magnified by his concern for those who aren't. Fight...

From peglegged Peter Stuyvesant to CBGB’s, the story of the Bowery reflects the history of the city that grew up around it.It was the street your mother warned you about—even if you lived in San Francisco. Long associated with skid row, saloons, freak shows, violence, and vice, the Bowery often showed the worst New York City had to offer. Yet there were times when it showed its best as well.The Bowery is New York’s oldest street and Manhattan’s broadest boule...

Milton H. Erickson, the father of modern clinical hypnosis, is rarely presented in the multidimensional format he worked in. When I trained it was so frustrating having to consult so many books in order to get a comprehensive sense of his work. After 50 years of clinical experience, I decided to write a book that contained his basic principles, presenting them in both linear and non-linear style—the way he worked, no jargon, in plain English. The following reviews best describe this book.

Washington's Harrowing Escape from the Hudson ValleyIn October 1776 central Westchester witnessed a critical episode in the early campaign of George Washington's ragtag Continental Army and its quest for American independence. Often overlooked as just an interval between the disastrous Battle of Brooklyn and victory at Trenton, the Battle of White Plains showcased Washington's sly strategy of perseverance. Poor decision making and ignorance of the area's hilly terr...

"This book enthralled me: in it I travelled with characters who found themselves experiencing the agony caused to others by their actions during their lifetime, and with those who had created and were locked into their own pain. A truly beautiful book." Annabel Muis, Reiki Master and co-author of Turning Points; Regaining joy after loss "My name is Athar. At least it is now that I am here, in heaven. I can tell you the story only now. I couldn't back then, when it was too painful, when it ...

From Jonas Bronck to today, discover stories and legends of New York's Bronx River.The Bronx River flows for twenty-three miles through Westchester County and the heart of the Bronx. It is New York City's only freshwater river, and it is exceptionally rich in history, folklore and environmental wonder. From Revolutionary War battlefields to native forests and lost villages, its lore and remarkable history are peopled with an array of legendary characters like Aaron...

Plymouth, Massachusetts, home of the original Pilgrim settlement, is considered by many to be our country’s birthplace. Known as “America’s Hometown,” the quaint and coastal hamlet attracts visitors from across the country and around the world. Plymouth boasts 37 miles of breathtaking coastlines, pristine nature trails, art and cultural amenities, museums, music, gift shops, and culinary delights. 100 Things to Do in Plymouth, Massachusetts, Before You Die provides a treasure trov...

Most would agree that American culture changed dramatically from the 1960s to the 1980s. Yet the 1970s, the decade “in between,” is still somehow thought of as a cultural wasteland. In The Seventies Now Stephen Paul Miller debunks this notion by examining a wide range of political and cultural phenomena—from the long shadow cast by Richard Nixon and the Watergate scandal to Andy Warhol and the disco scene—identifying in these phenomena a pivotal yet previously unidentified social ...

Midway between St. Louis and Kansas City lies Columbia, a thriving destination for education, culture, history, and natural beauty with a small-town vibe. In 100 Things to Do in Columbia, Missouri, Before you Die, readers will discover the city’s hidden treasures and—why it draws so many visitors and why so many decide to make it their home.Take in the breathtaking views from the soaring, rocky bluffs of its state parks and conservation areas. Celebrate the city’s thriving...

Blood Women is a love story.These poems introduce us to wonderful people using the most remarkable substance known to the human race: blood.Stephen Paul Wren's stunning collection features 15 poems about family, heredity, and love.

Death is taboo. Death is incomprehensible, inexplicable; and, yet, inevitable. The most ancient desire of humankind is to conquer death; we humans don’t see death as part of life. We want to play God, want to find a new direction in the eternal circle of life—or stop it altogether. After publishing Cluster (“one of the best science fiction novels published from a Hungarian author” - Köki Terminal Bookshop), in Stephen Paul Thomas’s new short story collection, we...