Observed in Mexico and parts of the United States, El Día de Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a celebratory holiday. Los Muertos is the first anthology of fiction relating to or inspired by this bicultural tradition. Each of the two dozen Mexican and Mexican American writers featured here has a unique affinity for the myriad ideas connected closely to the El Día de Muertos—some in less obvious ways. The stories connect to the metaphors and connotations related to m...

Adela Cathcart by George MacDonald is a carefully prepared Bookjack digital edition of classic literary fiction. The book is presented for clear ebook reading, with metadata and structure designed for discoverability in a modern digital catalogue. Readers will find a work shaped by character, setting, conflict, style, and the lasting pleasures of storytelling, making it a useful addition for anyone exploring George MacDonald's writing or building a library of enduring books.

In "Stars of the Desert," Adela Florence Cory Nicolson offers a poignant exploration of the cultural and spiritual landscapes of the Middle East, seamlessly intertwining personal narrative with rich historical detail. Written during the late 19th century, this work is marked by a lyrical prose style, evoking the enchanting beauty of the desert with vivid imagery and contemplative reflections. Nicolson's narrative stretches beyond mere travelogue; it serves as a testament to the complexitie...

I Can Hear the Dog Bark is about a child in the foster care system. Being removed from his parents and dog, the only concept of familiarity to keep him grounded was his parents' hugs and his dog's bark. As he continues to be placed from foster home to foster home and further away from his home and community, the barking of the dog becomes more distant while connection and familiarity becomes fragmented and mystifying.

Step into the magical and rich world of Chinese mythology with tales of gods, goddesses, the Monkey King, the White Snake, and more in this gorgeous, fully illustrated collection of myths and fairy tales.Do you know how the world began? Or why there is wind and rain? Have you ever felt lucky and wondered where luck comes from? Are you curious about the unseen and unknown?People have been asking these questions for thousands of years, with different cultures...

An Inspirational Memoir of a Latin Jazz Singer and Mental Health TherapistFrom the thrill of the stage to the quiet strength of the counseling room, Adela's life is a testament to resilience, reinvention, and the power of second chances. A world-traveling vocalist turned therapist, she's faced heartbreak, rediscovered love, and returned to music with renewed purpose.Told with honesty, humor, and heart, this memoir follows her traveling journey from spotlight to self-discove...

What would your life look like without procrastination? According to the latest scientific research, you'd be less stressed, more productive, healthier, and statistically live longer.A global bestseller, The End of Procrastination offers science-based, practical tools to overcome postponement and live a fulfilled life. The book provides everything you need to change how you manage your time, pick priorities, and tackle your daily tasks. With 8 simple tools,...

From the Indigenous perspective, sustainability must be understood as a means of survival. In a climate of in-migration, clan and tribal communities have been forced to build sustainable solutions together to protect their sovereignty, recognition and mutual respect.In the midst of a global pandemic that threatens the economic and social well-being of millions of people, this edited collection addresses the social, economic, and environmental sustainability of tribes, clans, and In...

Soloists dives into the fierce, high-stakes world of professional dance, where the line between ambition and obsession blurs and passion fuels every step. Maggie is a dancer with something to prove—to herself and to the world. When she makes the cut for an elite dance company in Warsaw, it feels like a dream come true. But intense training, competition, and relentless pressure are only the beginning. She soon meets Gabriel, a talented but complicated dancer whose confidence and al...

Join Jim, the friendly crocodile, on his delightful adventure to the dentist in "Crocodile Jim & His Dazzling Smile." Jim's smile wasn't as bright as it should be, with remnants of yesterday's breakfast still clinging to his teeth. Dr. Mouse, the diligent dentist, counts Jim's teeth-1, 2, sixty-three!-and finds some green peas and even Swiss cheese stuck way in the back! With a thorough brushing and lots of flossing, Dr. Mouse transforms Jim's teeth into a sparkling and dazzling smile....

"Perfection City" is a utopian novel that examines the ideals and challenges of creating a perfect society. The story is set in a fictional community, Perfection City, where its inhabitants have attempted to build a society based on principles of equality, peace, and moral righteousness. The novel delves into the lives of various characters who are part of this experimental community, exploring the strengths and weaknesses of their utopian ideals.The protagonist, often an outsider or a new...

“This road isn’t called Perfection Road, is it?” she asked jerkily, as she held tight hold of the edge of the waggon to prevent herself from being pitched head foremost off the seat. She would have laid her head against her companion’s shoulder only that it was square and hard, and she was afraid of getting her temple “stove in,” as the sailors say, by the terrific bumps caused by the wheels going over a big stone or down into a deep rut. She was a bride, and he was bringing her to their n...