Ghosts from Edinburgh’s past haunt supernatural detective Hugh…Hugh would like nothing better than to be left alone, so he can drink his way through retirement and forget his own history. But the dead have problems he needs to solve…or the living will suffer the consequences. Can Hugh keep his temper, foul mouth and drinking in check long enough to unravel the puzzle of each ghost before they harm the living?The dead also want to help. Fanny Archibald, born...

Why are some autocrats more effective than others at retaining popular support even when their governments perform poorly? To develop insights into popular politics and governance across authoritarian regimes, this book stresses the importance of understanding autocratic blame games. Scott Williamson argues that how autocrats share power affects their ability to shift blame, so that they are less vulnerable to the public's grievances when they delegate decision-making powers to other polit...

Have you ever wanted to catch a thief? An international mastermind has made his way to Australia to steal the latest plans for the BEST SMARTWATCH ever! The thief will stop at nothing to complete his goal. He will break and enter, kidnap and take on the police and the military to achieve world domination!Standing in the way are five curious kids, who team together to investigate and create a plan to outsmart the evil thief. Can 5 ordinary kids bring this thief to justice?

Beautiful Australian birdlife is disappearing one by one as an international smuggling operation robs our rainforest. The thieves are after the exotic birds including the master prize ....... The black cockatoo.Can five local heroes band together to battle a quad bike pursuit, a deadly snake and a surprise traitor to release the birds and restore order to the forest!

Katie Baxter is just an ordinary 10-year-old girl, until late one night she is dragged into the pages of a mystical book along with her younger brother Jack. When Katie lands in the magical world of Enchanta, she is greeted by two beautiful elves and learns she is the chosen one and the only person who can save this new world, and her own, from the evil Crimson Warlock. But first she must find seven keys that will break the power of the Crimson Warlock and his stranglehold over the normall...

What happens when the villain wins?Sick of dashing debonairs…?Fed up of being blinded by shining armor…?Sometimes, all a girl wants is a villain for a hero.Dancing across morally gray lines, these stories are naughty, devious, and downright delicious.How far are you willing to go to get what you want?These rebellious tales answer that question.Every character has a dubious shade of values. Dark secrets, wanto...

Scott Williamson Thompson has established himself in the region as an Artisan, Poet and Songwriter. Scott lives on a lake nestled in the Great Smoky Mountains of East Tennessee and has looked to the beauty of those mountains to inspire all of his artistic creations. This is a collection of his observations and original poetry that portrays what the mountains express to his heart.

"An excellent collection" of vampire stories, from authors such as Harlan Ellison, Dan Simmons, Gahan Wilson, and Tanith Lee ( Publishers Weekly ).Renowned editor Ellen Datlow has gathered seventeen variations on vampirism ranging from classically Gothic to postmodern satire, from horrific to erotic. These stories reflect the evolution of vampire literature from Bram Stoker to Anne Rice and beyond, resulting in a deeper ex...

Examine the New Testament from within the living tradition of the Catholic ChurchIn this addition to the successful Catholic Commentary on Sacred Scripture (CCSS) series, Scott Hahn, a bestselling author and a leading Catholic interpreter of Scripture, and Curtis Mitch examine Romans from within the living tradition of the Church.The CCSS relates Scripture to Christian life today, is faithfully Catholic, and is supplemented by features designed to help past...

SPECIAL COLLECTORS’ EDITION with commentary by eight science-fiction writersKING KONG: His very name inspires awe, horror, and, for some of the greatest masters of contemporary science fiction, a strong affection. Find out why in this special collector’s edition of the original 1932 novelization of Wallace and Cooper’s movie, which includes commentary by eight masters of science fiction. Ray Bradbury, Ray Harryhausen, Orson Scott Card, Harlan Ellison, Larry Niven, Catherine Asaro, ...

In the enchanting collection, *The Santa's Great Treasure Chest: 450+ Christmas Novels, Tales, Carols & Legends,* readers are invited to embark on a literary journey through the multifaceted world of Christmas narratives. This anthology offers a kaleidoscope of stories, carols, and legends, skillfully encapsulating a range of emotions and experiences tied to the festive season. The compendium includes tales of joy, wonder, and reflection, with standout pieces that capture the essence of Ch...

e-artnow presents to you the greatest Christmas novels, magical Christmas tales, legends, most famous carols and the unique poetry of the giants of literature dedicated to this one and only holiday: The Gift of the Magi (O. Henry) The Holy Night (Selma Lagerlöf) A Merry Christmas & Other Christmas Stories (Louisa May Alcott) A Letter from Santa Claus (Mark Twain) Silent Night The Night After Christmas The Child Born at Bethlehem The Adoration of the Shepherds The Visit of the Wise Men As J...