Timeless tales of saints and scoundrels, sinners and seekers, all from epic fantasy and space opera worlds that are both alien and hauntingly familiar.In worlds ranging from the distant past to the end of time, the characters in these stories seek solace, meaning, and redemption as they struggle with what it means to be human.Sometimes funny, sometimes dark and edgy, these stories showcase Marcus' original voice and scrupulous attention to detail. Beautifully told in a rang...

If Texas wheeler-dealer J.T. Stubbs has anything to say about it, his new Christian-themed supermall won't be stopped by anyone out of time, space...or a holier place.

This is a satirical/historical novel of the life of a fictional Soviet era artist, Vladimir Daniilovich Myukis who was orphaned during the Second World War. By the early 1950s, Myukis now in a street gang of war orphans was arrested by the police for vandalism. The vandalism consisted of drawing large pictures of elephants on the bombed out buildings in hisw native city of Novogrudok in what is now Belarus. The arresting officers realized that Myukis had real art ability so they sent him t...

Welcome to Black Cat Weekly #43. If this isn’t the best issue we had to date, it’s pretty darn close. Lots of great tales are packed into this one—including not one, but two mystery novels (by Edwin Balmer and Nicholas Carter), three shorter mysteries (including a major new novelet by Robert Lopresti, a great reprint by Victoria Weisfeld, and a solve-it-yourself puzzler from Hal Charles). On the science fiction side, we have an amazing set of stories by Daniel Marcus, Isa...

Local Television: Histories, Communities, and Aesthetics offers critical analyses of an expansive range of practices, policies, and debates in local television histories from the United States. Television is typically perceived as a commercial and/or national form of communication with the potential to reach millions of viewers. Yet, from the earliest years of television through the present, communities have participated in the production of television, creating media relevant to ...

Christianity Today Book Award—Biblical StudiesForeword INDIES Book of the Year Award Honorable MentionSOLA Network's Asian American Book Awards Honorable MentionIn a first-of-its-kind volume, The New Testament in Color offers biblical commentary that is:MultiethnicDiverseContextual

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.What do you get when you inject $21 trillion of dark finance into blackmail rings, bioweapon deployment, and AI surveillance nodes?You get the Beast Grid.Daniel D. Lee detonates the official narrative and reveals how Epstein’s island was only the bait layer—a honeytrap node feeding into something far deeper: a recursive grid powered by Operation Warp Speed, DARPA nanotech, and Palantir’s AI throne. This ...

Marooned in a strange land. Rescued by a sexy wood elf and her forest friends.Wes has a perilous journey in front of him to reclaim his home, his honor, and his future. In a world where political corruption is rife and there are dangers in every direction, the wood elf and her friends might not be what Wes was looking for, but they might be just what he needs.

This book contains the following works arranged alphabetically by authors last names- What's Bred in the Bone [Grant Allen]- The Golden Ass [Lucius Apuleius]- Meditations [Marcus Aurelius]- Northanger Abbey [Jane Austen]- Lady Susan par [Jane Austen]- The Wonderful Wizard of Oz [Lyman Frank Baum]- The Art of Public Speaking [Dale Breckenridge Carnegie]- The Blazing World [Margaret Cavendish]- The Wisdom of Father Brown [Gilber...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Immerse yourself in the unparalleled journey of Michael Jackson with this comprehensive and captivating audiobook. This detailed biography traces the evolution of the King of Pop, from his humble beginnings as the prodigious lead singer of the Jackson 5 to his transformative solo career that redefined the music industry. Unveil the genius behind legendary albums such as "Off the Wall," "Thriller," "Bad," and "Dangerous," and explore his...

Wes' brazen rise through the Pirate Fleets ranks summons unwanted attention and with it, all sorts of problems.Monster infested continents, secrets hidden for centuries, and the entire Elven Navy stand in between the newest Pirate Lord and his goals, but he's not about to let them block his path. With allies old and new at his back, Wes will take the final steps on his journey as he takes his rightful place in the world.Join Wes in this epic conclusion to h...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Explore a collection of holidays specifically curated for artists and creatives seeking to immerse themselves in environments that ignite their creative spark. From serene retreats in picturesque countrysides to vibrant cultural festivals in bustling cities, this book offers a range of destinations that cater to various artistic interests. Discover hidden gems off the beaten path where artists can find solitude and focus, allowing for u...