**The fabulous debut novel by George Lester, also known as That Girl, named PinkNews' Drag Artist of the Year 2023!'A funny, sparkly, and joyful celebration of drag! Boy Queen celebrates the power of community and shows how finding your people can help you find yourself. I loved it!' – Alice Oseman, author of Heartstopper**Life's a drag until you try . . .Robin Cooper’s life is falling apart. While his friends prepare to head off to Univer...

The rules of love are clear, but following them is another story...Lucas Cook is tired of being the third wheel. He's never even been kissed. Enter Vicky, his new best friend, armed with his late mother's bestselling love guide and a wild idea: transform Lucas into a dating success story.When he finally catches the eye of his long-time crush, Grayson Murray, his world turns upside down. Soon Lucas must decide how much he is willing to change for lo...

Pour prendre confiance en lui, Robin ne peut compter que sur lui-même... mais aussi sur une énorme perruque et beaucoup de paillettes !La vie de Robin vole en éclats. Alors que tous ses amis préparent leur rentrée dans l'université de leurs rêves, lui essuie les refus des écoles d'art dra- matique. Il en arrive même à se demander s'il a seulement le talent de ses ambitions. Il faut dire qu'au milieu d'une mère trop bavarde, d'un petit copain qui ne lui montre pas b...

Eine außergewöhnliche Geschichte über Selbstfindung, Mut, Freundschaft und wahre Liebe In Robin Coopers Leben läuft gerade nichts, wie es sollte: Während sich alle anderen schon aufs College vorbereiten, häufen sich bei ihm die Absagen. Für Robin bricht eine Welt zusammen, als sein großer Traum von der Schauspielschule zerplatzt und er plötzlich ohne Plan für die Zukunft dasteht. Und dann ist da auch noch die Sache mit seinem Freund Connor, der sich nicht offen zu ihm bekennt. Alles ganz s...

Report into the Loss of the SS Titanic is a complete re-evaluation of the loss of Titanic based on evidence that has come to light since the discovery of the wreck in 1985.This collective undertaking is compiled by eleven of the world's foremost Titanic researchers – experts who have spent many years examining the wealth of information that has arisen since 1912. Following the basic layout of the 1912 Wreck Commission Report, this modern ...

Most fields of science, applied science, engineering, and technology deal with solutions in water. This volume is a comprehensive treatment of the aqueous solution chemistry of all the elements. The information on each element is centered around an E-pH diagram which is a novel aid to understanding. The contents are especially pertinent to agriculture, analytical chemistry, biochemistry, biology, biomedical science and engineering, chemical engineering, geochemistry, inorganic chemistry, e...

The passage of the Archaeological Resources Protection Act (ARPA) in 1979 was a watershed moment in the movement to protect cultural objects against looting. This brief volume provides practical help to those who wish to use the provisions of ARPA_archaeologists, government land managers, preservation groups, and attorneys_to maximize its protective net. The distinguished group of authors, all veterans of ARPA enforcement efforts, first provides a comprehensive history of passage of the la...

Winner of an Abraham Lincoln Institute Book AwardThough not blind to Abraham Lincoln's imperfections, Black Americans long ago laid a heartfelt claim to his legacy. At the same time, they have consciously reshaped the sixteenth president's image for their own social and political ends. Frederick Hord and Matthew D. Norman's anthology explores the complex nature of views on Lincoln through the writings and thought of Frederick Douglass, Ida B. Wells-Barnett, Mary Mc...

This edition is dedicated to the trailblazers of science fiction, the visionary dreamers whose stories and heroes have captured our imaginations for generations. Their works stand as timeless examples of excellence, wonder, dread, and exhilaration, firmly embedded in our collective memory. The anthology captures the extraordinary evolution of the genre, showcasing a diverse array of literary styles from intergalactic voyage and fantastical adventure to dystopian critique of the society. It...

What happens when an ordinary man gains the power to reshape reality itself? How dangerous can a seemingly harmless scientific breakthrough become? And what waits for humanity in the dark spaces between worlds, where survival is never guaranteed and the unknown is always watching?Lost Sci-Fi Books 321 Through 340 delivers another remarkable collection of Golden Age science fiction from some of the most imaginative writers ever to put words on paper. These twenty stories transport y...

50 Vintage Sci-Fi Short Stories from the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s. More than 31 hours of vintage science fiction. These science fiction short stories were written by some of the most acclaimed, successful and influential authors of the time including, Fritz Leiber, Robert Silverberg, Isaac Asimov, Arthur C. Clarke, H. G. Wells, Clifford D. Simak, Philip K. Dick, James Blish, Harry Harrison, Ray Bradbury, Lester del Rey, Frederik Pohl, Jack Vance, Fredric Brown, Murr...

Embark on an extraordinary journey through the realms of imagination and innovation with this anthology of sci-fi adventure novels. This collection presents a breathtaking array of timeless science fiction classics, featuring fantastic tales of extraordinary worlds, thrilling action, and epic adventures. Experience the fantastical and thrilling interplanetary quests: a soldier explores a surreal Martian world, a sky pirate engages in high-flying exploits, and a daring mission uncovers a Ve...