Sean Garrity: millionaire jet-setter, world's most eligible gay teen, regularly voted Sexiest 16 Year Old on the Planet. At least in his dreams. In real life he's looking for the perfect summer love while stuck in the dusty stacks of the Florida Keys Bookmine. When mysterious brothers Rob and Andrew come to town, Sean's social life improves. One of them even starts leaving him flirtatious notes. But which brother? Sean's quest to find out leads to dark family secrets and the possibility of...

For girlfriends Taylor and Nova, life at a boarding school for obese kids is made bearable only by each other. But when a secret time machine offers Taylor the chance to save her dad from being killed in Iraq, she changes history in ways she never imagined. Now Taylor's living the life of a skinny girl in the Florida Keys, struggling to meet her family's expectations while separated from the love of her life.

A beloved family dog, Sam, proves that some bonds are stronger than death itself. After his passing, the Thomas family—especially young William—grapples with an overwhelming emptiness that seems impossible to fill.But their world is turned upside down by inexplicable phenomena: clouds mirroring Sam's familiar face, mysterious white flowers blooming instantly on his grave, and an undeniable sense of their departed friend's presence. These strange occurrences lead them on an unexpect...

What does it take to manage a workforce that isn't human? The Chronicles of Aigent Catburger - raw_aigents "Name" {catburger}is the definitive historical record of a groundbreaking and perilous experiment: one human, known only as catburger, attempting to build a complex software project from scratch using nothing but a team of autonomous AI agents.This is not a story about tools. It is a story about a new kind of team, where each AI agent possesses its own uniq...

• 2017 World Fantasy Award finalist for Best Anthology• Contains "The Fall Shall Further the Flight in Me" by Rachael K. Jones, 2017 World Fantasy Award finalist for Best Short Fiction• Contains "Sabbath Wine" by Barbara Krasnoff, 2016 Nebula Award finalist for Best Short Story• 2016 Locus Recommended Reading List, Best AnthologyThe ground-breaking, boundary-pushing, award-nominated series of fantasy anthologies returns for a fifth inc...

Exploitation and Criminalization at the Margins: The Hidden Toll on Unvalued Lives explores the causes and consequences of discrimination experienced by vulnerable populations in the areas of policing, criminal justice, sex trafficking, intimate partner violence, immigration, (dis)ability, politics, substance abuse, and food insecurity. The contributors—many with firsthand experience—argue that children, women, people of color, immigrants, and numerous “others” are systemically de...

'A wonderful, personal book.' -Sam Heughan, star of OutlanderFrom his home in the Cairngorms of Scotland, Cameron McNeish reflects on a life dedicated to the outdoors.A prolific author, McNeish has led treks in the Himalayas and Syria, edited The Great Outdoors Magazine, establishing it as Britain's premier walking publication, created new long-distance walks and made television series, contributed a monthly column to Scots Magazine, campaigned for Scottish independence and raised a family...

Err, I think you mean Downward CatHow can you tell whether your cat is purrfecting its Sphinx pose or just being, well, a cat? You may think your cat is just a naturally bendy weirdo, but the truth is, they're probably one of the growing number of Zen Yogi Cats - and this book is here to expose what happens when yoga and cats collide. Whether they're paws-ing to enjoy their morning Sun Salutations, working on their flexibility, searching for the divine (laser) ligh...

The secret’s out!When you look into your baby’s big, beautiful eyes, it can be hard to know what on earth is going through their curious minds. Well you needn’t wonder any more, because after delving deep into baby psychology we can now reveal the real thoughts behind those adorable pudgy faces.Find out what they’re really thinking when you blow raspberries on their tum-tum or "steal" their nose, why they particularly enjoy spitting up over your nice clean top, and what tha...

Repeat this mantra to yourself whenever you’re feeling anxious: "I flow from a place of grace."Peace. Gratitude. Concentration. Stillness. Serenity. Composure. Focus.Whether they’re honing their powers of concentration (have you ever seen anyone focus on something so intently as a mutt with a bone?), being in the moment (a snooze is so much more satisfying when you really appreciate the snooze), or taking time to explore their senses (all those bottoms aren’t going to sniff...

"" The People's Victory is a mirror for each of us to see our own power to fight for justice and create the change we want to see in our world." – Gavin Newsom, Lieutenant Governor of CaliforniaIn 1996, a small group of Americans from all walks of life banded together to create one of the most miraculous political victories in modern American history. Opponents attacked the issue of marriage equality as amoral and a direct threat to families. Allies warned ...