The Hyper Object is a mythical artifact said to grant unimaginable power to its wielder. Few believe it truly exists, but those who do would stop at nothing to find it.Below the surface of an inhospitable planet lies a sprawling network of people whose existence relies on Hyper, a precious mineral found deep underground, for light, food, warmth, and shelter. Those most favored in this hierarchical society are the shapers, people born with the ability to manipulate Hyper wi...

The Science of Attitudes is the first book to integrate classic and modern research in the field of attitudes at a scholarly level. Designed primarily for advanced undergraduates and graduate students, the presentation of research will also be useful for current scholars in all disciplines who are interested in how attitudes are formed and changed. The treatment of attitudes is both thorough and unique, taking a historical approach while simultaneously highlighting contemporary views and c...

Think Big. Aim High. Act Bold. The Millionaire Real Estate Agent shows you how to do all three so you can Live Large - professionally and personally. In this book, Gary Keller, Dave Jenks and Jay Papasan show you the secrets of achieving extraordinary success by using Big Models to realize your Big Dreams.The Millionaire Real Estate Agent provides you with a plan to transform your real estate sales job into a million-dollar business. The book explores the models yo...

A DESCENT INTO MADNESS Pete’s abduction at the hands of Ophelia Salvadori’s chimeras has the entire academy in a frenzy and Oliver’s group reeling. After all, what can a bunch of first-years do to save their friend from Salvadori, who’s been “consumed by the spell”? At this pivotal moment, a certain someone offers a deal to help rescue Pete from the witch holding him captive within the depths of the school’s perilous labyrinth…but will Oliver and his classmates succeed in their desperate m...

ONE CHALLENGE AFTER ANOTHER! Halfway into the school year, Oliver’s and Nanao’s magical prowess has garnered them considerable respect from their classmates. Nevertheless, the question remains: Who is the strongest first-year at Kimberly Magic Academy? So begins a battle royal-style tournament to defeat Oliver and Nanao in combat, and many competitors are eager to throw down the gauntlet. Some, however, will use this opportunity to set their own nasty schemes in motion...

Kyle Aisteach is one of the most promising new speculative fiction writers to emerge this decade. We present here 17 of his stories – 8 never before published – along with captivating essays that take a look behind the magic (and the science). This collection includes: "Another Generation's Problems," "Clockman," "Eternal Love," "Eternity Undone," "A Fairy Tale," "Final Voices," "The Folklorist's Notebook," "Man of Water," "Nobody Watches," "Nobody’s Ancestor," "Pressure and the Argument T...