A hero rises from the ranks of slaves!The genasi control almost all of Calimshan for their djinn overlords—all but a few outposts like the floating Island of the Free, where escaped slaves from Calimport’s coliseum run their own brutal games. There, Cephas, a genasi with no memories of his past has spent his entire life fighting But one day a circus of misfits, lead by the crowlike Corvus Nightfeather appear and free Cephas—and for the first time Cephas can harness his inborn power...

A dog detective is hired by a female human to investigate a murder that she committed. But of course, all is not as it seems in this strange, mysterious world rendered wonderfully by speculative fiction author Christopher Rowe.Knowledgeable Creatures is a Tor.com Original short story not to be missed.At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

Discover the Secrets of Lifelong Connections in "Lasting Ties"Imagine a life rich with relationships that bloom like a perennial garden, year after year, through every season of life. "Lasting Ties: Mastering the Maintenance of Meaningful Relationships" is your companion on a journey toward nurturing those ties that matter most.Dive into the foundational elements that forge unbreakable bonds in Chapter 1. From the nuances of emotional connections and communication to the st...

An Earth explorer in search of something new and strange in the up and out ends up traveling through space with a small god over millennia.At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

These Prisoning Hills is a post-apocalyptic Appalachian "weird fiction" novella by Hugo and Nebula Award nominee Christopher Rowe."Haunting and heartfelt, violent and vibrant."—Alix E. HarrowDeallocate all implications,Fortran harrows all the nations.In a long-ago war, the all-powerful A.I. ruler of the Voluntary State of Tennessee—Athena Parthenus, Queen of Reason—invaded and decimated the American Southeast. Possessi...

The Navigating Fox is a fantastical fable of "knowledgeable creatures", in the vein of Brian Jacques's Redwall series but for adults, by Hugo and Nebula Award finalist Christopher Rowe"Half fable, half caper, and a pure joy to read."—Holly Black, New York Times bestselling author of Book of Night"There's nothing like it; you have to read it." —Alix E. Harrow, New York Times bestselling author of The Once and Fut...

Plato's Theaetetus and Sophist are two of his most important dialogues, and are widely read and discussed by philosophers for what they reveal about his epistemology and particularly his accounts of belief and knowledge. Although they form part of a single Platonic project, these dialogues are not usually presented as a pair, as they are in Christopher Rowe's new and lively translation. Offering a high standard of accuracy and readability, the translation reveals the continuity between the...

Jack of Coins, by Christopher Rowe, is about a strange, amnesiac man who is befriended by a rebellious group of teenagers living in a repressive city.At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

Discover the Power of Purposeful ConnectionsImagine navigating the complexities of human relationships with grace and skill, transforming every interaction into an opportunity for personal and professional growth. "The Art of the Connect: Crafting Relationships with Care and Intention" is your comprehensive guide to becoming a maestro in the subtle symphony of social bonds.Begin your journey with a deep dive into the basics of human engagement, unraveling your motivations a...

Step into the Spotlight: How Ordinary People Transformed into Household NamesIn a world captivated by the glow of fame, Rise to Fame: Stories & Strategies of the Self-Made Celebrity serves as both a beacon and a roadmap for those daring enough to dream of the spotlight. This meticulously crafted guide illuminates the paths trodden by those who have transformed their ordinary lives into extraordinary sagas of success. With candid stories and proven strategies, this book not only mot...

Discover the Power of Purposeful Connections"The Art of the Connect: Crafting Relationships with Care and Intention" is your guide to mastering human relationships for personal and professional growth. Learn the basics of engagement, from making memorable first impressions to navigating digital connections with grace. Explore different types of connections, deepen existing ones, and overcome challenges with empathy and resilience. With this comprehensive guide, you'll inspire commu...

An original collection of interwoven short stories set in the Wild Cards universe, where an alien virus mutates some and grants superpowers to others, created by the #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Game of ThronesAn alien virus ravages the world, with effects as random as a hand of cards. Those infected either draw the black queen and die, draw an ace and receive superpowers, or draw the joker and are bizarrely mutated.Croyd Cren...