Before email,before the world wide web,before hackers,Before sexting,before always-on GPS,before titanium implants,before Alexa, Cortana, and Siri,before the computer in your pocket was more powerful than the one that sent astronauts to the moon,there was cyberpunk.And science fiction was never the same.Cyberpunk writers—serious, smart, and courageous in the face of change—exposed the naiveté of a society rushing headl...

Outdoor entertaining is one of the great joys of home ownership, but it shouldn't have to break the bank. In Building Outdoor Kitchens for Every Budget (2015), co-authors Steve Cory and Diane Slavik shared their best wallet-friendly tips for building or renovating your outdoor eating space. Now, Diane Slavik and technical editor Dave Toht have updated the second edition of Building Outdoor Kitchens for Every Budget with fresh materials, detailed how-tos, and photographs t...

A full-colour, fully updated field guide to identifying British Columbia's bats, with new material on acoustic identification.Bats live on every continent except Antarctica and in virtually every type of habitat, from desert to forest. With more than 1,400 species worldwide, bats fill important ecological roles around the globe by controlling insect populations, pollinating plants, dispersing seeds and even providing humans with medicines--the saliva of the famous ...

Puss in Boots begins his travels is about the son of Puss in Boots. Puss in Boots junior finds his father's portrait and decides to go look for him. He dresses up just like him and sets out on an adventure. The moral of the story is: The journey matters more than the destination. Recommended for age 3+.

Puss in Boots junior is a modern spin-off of the classic Puss in Boots fairy tale. Puss in Boots junior is travelling and visits the Old Woman in the Shoe and her children. She tells him she knew his father. The moral of the story is: Kindness will open doors. Recommended for age 3+.

A funny, exciting, David vs Goliath adventure with a heart-warming father-son relationship – perfect for fans of Danny the Champion of the World, Millions, and Ratatouille.The story of one boy and his brilliant burgers!Benny Burns spends every weekend helping his dad by working at their burger van, parked outside the local football ground. And when Benny finds his grandfather’s old recipe book and begins following its instructions, he starts cooki...

This book presents interdisciplinary perspectives on Netflix’s Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, situating the series within contemporary discourses of genre, form, historical place, ideology, and aesthetics. The essays in this collection argue that the series’ unique blend of horror, the Gothic, and melodrama offers a compelling approach to the coming-of-age narrative and makes CAoS a significant part of the teen television canon.

If you are planning to change your career without risking what you already built keep reading....Every year millions of people in their 30s, 40s, or 50s set goals to change their career but end up stuck in the same job month after month. This is because you are already established in your career, invested time, effort, and money and do not want to lose all the results you have achieved over time. At this stage of life, you have responsibilities like a family, mortgage, and car paym...

Puss in Boots junior and the three little kittens is the perfect story for toddlers. Puss in Boots junior hears the three little kittens cry, they have lost their mittens! He helps them find them, so that their mother will give them pie. The moral of the story is: Search and you will find. Recommended for age 3+.

Aerilyn wasn't expecting much from an already lousy night. What seemed to be a routine meetup with a John at a rundown motel turned into a roller-coaster of mortal danger. She is introduced to a world of organized crime, riding shot gun with the deadliest person she has ever encountered. The tall, dark, and mysterious contract killer is a woman with a secret. Now they are both being hunted by one of the most powerful families on the East Coast. This High-Octane Sapphic Mafia Romance will t...

In "Little Jack Rabbit and the Squirrel Brothers," readers follow the delightful escapades of Little Jack Rabbit and the Squirrel Brothers as they embark on various adventures together. The story likely involves themes of friendship, teamwork, and exploration, as the characters encounter challenges and obstacles while navigating their woodland surroundings.David Cory's "Little Jack Rabbit" series is beloved for its charming characters, engaging storytelling, and whimsical illustrations, ma...

In his startling and singular new short story collection, David Foster Wallace nudges at the boundaries of fiction with inimitable wit and seductive intelligence. Among the stories are 'The Depressed Person', a dazzling and blackly humorous portrayal of a woman's mental state; 'Adult World', which reveals a woman's agonised consideration of her confusing sexual relationship with her husband; and 'Brief Interviews with Hideous Men', a dark, hilarious series of portraits of men whose fear of...