What does it mean to be “temporally deactivated?”Experience a historical moment through the intervention of a time travel agency. Be trapped inside a time bubble—willingly—so that you can save the universe from Darkness over and over again. Step outside of time at the order of your queen in order to stop a traitor…or to keep an assassin from destroying the future. Or travel forward into the future in order to kill off timelines to save your son…or backwards to halt an accident to s...

Louis I. Kahn: The Nordic Latitudes is a new and personal reading of the architecture, teachings, and legacy of Louis I. Kahn from Per Olaf Fjeld’s perspective as a former student. The book explores Kahn’s life and work, offering a unique take on one of the twentieth century’s most important architects.Kahn’s Nordic and European ties are emphasized in this study that also covers his early childhood in Estonia, his travels, and his relationships with other architects, inclu...

Autumn Albert can see the dead - much to her annoyance. But when her dad dies in mysterious circumstances, he's the one ghost who DOESN'T appear . . . A curious instruction in his will sends Autumn to Imber, the storm-soaked island of his childhood: a place marked by tight-lipped locals, strange stacks of witchstones - and almost no ghosts. Soon Autumn is ensnared in a dark and twisty mystery, which must be unravelled before the sea rises up and history is doomed to repeat itself . . .

When Rutgers professor Amber N. Wiley began teaching her African American Art class in 2018, she and her students made a shocking discovery. While the university’s Zimmerli Art Museum had over seventy thousand artworks in its collection, only one of the pieces on display was by a Black American woman. The students, who came from a variety of majors and reflected the ethnic diversity of New Jersey itself, agreed something needed to be done to correct this imbalance. And so begins t...

Esports Insights outlines the fundamental characteristics, features, and structures of the rapidly growing esports industry and acts as the perfect primer for readers without any prior knowledge of esports.Featuring international case studies in every chapter, this book showcases the contemporary nature of esports through illustrative, industry examples. By offering a concise and easy to understand introduction, it discusses the key components, stakeholders, and features o...

**'Gripping, powerful and inspiring' - TONY HAWK'Heart-wrenching and extraordinary' - ARIANA NEUMANNThe remarkable and inspirational story of Oksana Masters, who was born with radiation-induced birth defects and suffered appalling abuse as an orphan, before being adopted and moving to the US, where she went on to triumph over her challenges to win ten Paralympic medals in four different sports.**Oksana Masters was born in the shadow of Chernobyl, with one kidney, a ...

A 2024 Christopher Award Winner“A gut-wrenching, wildly inspiring story about overcoming the most daunting obstacles through steely tenacity, sheer will, and a great big dose of motherly love.” —Jeannette Walls, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Glass CastleAn inspirational and powerful memoir from the United States’s most decorated winter Paralympic or O...

War has always been one of the most profound forces shaping history, forging heroes and tragedies alike. In literature, war is more than just battlefields and strategy—it is sacrifice, honor, fear, love, and survival. The greatest war novels don't just recount victories and defeats; they explore the human condition, the choices made under fire, and the emotional scars that endure long after the guns fall silent. These stories continue to captivate us because they reveal timeless truths abo...

In 'Timeless Power of Love: 70 Romance Classics to Read and Reread,' readers are invited on a transcendent journey through the rich tapestry of romantic literature spanning centuries and continents. This meticulously curated collection presents a cornucopia of styles, from the vivid realism of Victor Hugo to the delicate introspections of Jane Austen, weaving a beautiful narrative of love's many facets. As one delves deeper into the anthology, the thematic depths of passion, sacrifice, and...

American literature has a voice all its own—bold, expansive, and shaped by the ever-evolving landscape of a nation forging its identity. At the heart of this tradition lies a unique brand of romance that explores the interplay of personal longing, social ambition, moral conflict, and the promise of reinvention. We return to these stories time and again because their themes remain as vivid and urgent as ever: a desire for love that must contend with the intense pressures of community, class...

Tales of Blood and Honor – 40 Best War Novels is an extensive anthology that traverses the multifaceted landscape of war in literature. This collection captures the raw brutality and the unyielding bravery that define combat, encapsulated through a myriad of literary styles ranging from realism and romanticism to naturalism and modernism. Noteworthy is the diversity in narrative voice, thematic depth, and the array of perspectives provided, with standout pieces that linger in the reader's ...

The Greatest Romance Novels of All Time - is a meticulously curated anthology, which assembles seventy of the most revered romance novels from the annals of classic literature. This edition stands as a testament to the enduring allure of romantic storytelling, encompassing a diverse array of narratives that explore the multifaceted nature of love and human relationships. Each novel, carefully selected for its emotional depth and timeless relevance, offers readers a profound glimpse into th...