It’s 2080, thirty-five years after the world collapsed in a series of catastrophes known as the Big Wave. But the world survived, and new civilizations emerged through great advances in technology, all of it centered in cities. Those who live in outlying towns and villages survive by preparing citizens for city living and trading them against what they need, including the essential security webs that protect them from the threats of the new world. Seventeen-year-old Seelya is one of those ...

‘So über-zeitgeisty that it might have been written this morning, yet it is far more than merely topical or trendy, as deep moral, political, social, cultural, architectural and lingual problems collide throughout this short novel. A contemporary gem.’ SpectatorWelcome to the Japan of tomorrow. Here, the practice of a radical sympathy toward criminals has become the norm and a grand skyscraper in the heart of Tokyo is planned to house wrongdoers in compass...

Touya Houjou, a hero summoned from another world, joins two girls, Clena and Roni, in their quest to find the desert kingdom. The fabled kingdom, said to be the home of the demon lord, is shrouded in mystery and intrigue... But what happens when they meet a self-proclaimed sage who claims to know all the secrets? And in what ways will Touya continue to pursue his mixed bathing adventures when his Unlimited Bath levels up?!

A People Magazine Most Anticipated Title! An Amazon Editor's Pick!An intergalactic art heist by a ragtag group of underqualified misfits. What could go wrong?For three hundred years, humanity’s greatest works of art have been on loan at the Greenwood Museum. It was finally time for them to come home...but the alien curators were disinclined to return them.Force was out of the question. Earth’s gove...

Set in Newford and featuring musician Geordie Riddell, this novella about a homeless man called Paperjack is classic de Lint—a poignant, mysterious tale about love, loss and learning how to move on. A finalist for the World Fantasy Award, Paperjack is a standalone story, but picks up some of the threads of a previous tale called "Timeskip."First published in a limited edition of 137 copies by Cheap Street Press, 1991; also appears in Dreams Underfoot.I can never recapture t...

The perfect antidote to the toxicity of the current productivity narrative, this collection of essays on creativity features 21 Canadian and international writers, providing warmth, support, camaraderie, and empathy.In a world that worships productivity, creating for art’s sake is seen as romantic and nearly indefensible. For anyone who has ever struggled to honour their artistic impulses, Bad Artist offers an antidote to this toxic productivity n...

Stressed by your spending? Always feeling like you should do more? Join Sheridan Stewart on an inspiring journey towards spending less, feeling happier and focusing on the important things.What began as a 90-Day challenge simply to spend less, becomes an exploration of what matters most. I Am Enough contemplates what it means to have enough, do enough and ultimately be enough. Told with insight and humour*,* this book is an antidote to the...

Building a relationship with a city is a lot like building a relationship with another person - just as cities can be intoxicating, generous and inspiring, so they can also be dangerous, fickle and impenetrable. How to Live in the City is a book for navigating and nurturing this important relationship.Hugo Macdonald believes you need to feel a city to understand it. He won't tell you how wide the perfect pavement should be but he will show you how to walk down a pavement w...

Normal people are extremely unusual. Think of all the people you know and ask yourself how many are normal. None of them! In fact you're probably the most normal of the lot and, let's face it, even you're not that normal.All normal people believe they are a little bit different, a little bit unique and a little bit special. On the other hand no one wants to be abnormal, so it's a fine line to tread. Happily, this brilliantly funny book shows everyone exactly how to be uniquely norm...

The Dutch have discovered the secret to happiness and they are finally sharing it with the world. That secret is Niksen. This Dutch lifestyle phenomenon has taken the world by storm with an ever growing following around the globe. We will learn about how Niksen can help us feel satisfied and happy. • Wouldn't it be wonderful to de-stress, relax and take a break from our hectic lives? But how can we do that? Niksen can help us unwind and enjoy the great outdoors • Smartphones and tablets se...

Promoted to Boss's Wife is a marriage of convenience, Greek billionaire boss romance from Millie Adams (pseudonym of USA TODAY & NYT bestselling author Maisey Yates!)From indispensable assistant…to irresistible wife!PA Verity Carmichael is blindsided to learn she’s engaged to tech tycoon boss, Alexios Economides—in a press release that came from the Greek himself! But Alex never takes no for an ans...

The world we know has turned upside-down.Everything we've taken for granted changed before there was time to take stock. We have to adjust. To adapt. To survive.For some this brings a sense of helplessness. Others feel grief and anger. All of us are affected.Simple Words for Troubled Times is written from the heart with practical suggestions to help you find comfort and relief from the challenges of modern times.Each short chapter a...