Medellín, Colombia, used to be the most violent city on earth, but in recent years, allegedly thanks to its 'social urbanism' approach to regeneration, it has experienced a sharp decline in violence. The author explores the politics behind this decline and the complex transformations in terms of urban development policies in Medellín.

On Thanksgiving night, 1915, a small band of hooded men gathered atop Stone Mountain, an imposing granite butte just outside Atlanta. With a flag fluttering in the wind beside them, a Bible open to the twelfth chapter of Romans, and a flaming cross to light the night sky above, William Joseph Simmons and his disciples proclaimed themselves the new Knights of the Ku Klux Klan, named for the infamous secret order in which many of their fathers had served after the Civil War. Unsure of their ...

Ever wonder why certain events allow you to expand your consciousness oralter who you think you are beyond what you normally experience?Through the power of Frameshifting, I'll show you how you can haveaccess to this experience at any time, without adopting, changing, orfixing your beliefs! Along the way, I share with you personalexperiences I’ve had that triggered this shift in me. With the toolsprovided in this book, you can have these shifts too.Discover...

A showcase of Australian authors. This collection of crime short stories includes gumshoe detectives, cosy cooking killers, fresh-faced cops, cunning crooks and even a criminal croc. All set in Australia but with many different twists, turns and styles. There's sure to be something to appeal to every mystery lover.*Rainforest Writing Retreat is an annual event attended by up to seventy writers who enjoy three days of intense masterclasses presented by industry experts on top of a m...

"99 Science Fiction Short Stories" brings together some of the finest sci fi short stories ever crafted. Featuring gems from masters of the genre, such as H.G Wells , Robert Barr , PKD, Marion Zimmer Bradley, Norton, and many, many more!

The 1950s were a decade when science fiction writers seemed willing to imagine almost anything. 1950s Science Fiction 10 brings together 22 stories filled with alien encounters, voyages into space, mysterious creatures, unusual technology, and ordinary people suddenly confronted by something they cannot explain.Philip K. Dick contributes two memorable tales. In James P. Crow, intelligence and prejudice collide in a future unlike our own, while The Fath...

Haunting stories that will linger long after the lights are turned out. This collection of spine-chilling short stories includes a mix of seasoned authors with emerging talent. You'll enjoy creepy tales set in underground rail stations, holiday travellers making fateful mistakes, lingering spirits from long ago, poltergeist possessions, horror homes, history revisting, beautiful memories, terrifying realisations and even a haunted pot plant. With the theme of book woven through each story,...

Here, between the realms of the Sky Father and Earth Mother, hellhounds race, ghosts drift aimless, and the taniwha stalks. Home fires drive them back, at the same time sparking stories and poems that traverse seconds, eons, and parsecs. Tales of gatekeepers, cloak wearers, and secret keepers. Of pigs with AK-47s or ruby-hued eyes, of love-struck moa, and unruly reflections. Stark truths, and beautiful possibilities…* WINNER * Sir Julius Vogel Award 2019 (SFFANZ) for Best C...

50 Vintage Sci-Fi Short Stories 8: More Than 32 Hours of Classic Science FictionStep into a time machine of imagination with 50 Vintage Sci-Fi Short Stories 8, an extraordinary collection featuring more than 32 hours of classic science fiction from the pioneers who helped shape the genre we know today.Travel to distant worlds, encounter mysterious alien civilizations, witness astonishing inventions and explore unforgettable visions of the f...

In the middle of the Argentine Pampas, a young woman struggles between the harshness of the weather and her own vivid imagination. Is everything merely a product of her mind, or are the dangers truly out there—and a real threat to her?

The young woman couldn't help but doze off for a few minutes; exhaustion ran through every muscle and bone in her body, slowly overcoming her. During the brief time the sleep lasted, she found herself in a sunnier place, with a kinder climate. She saw herself surrounded by flowers that shared their fragrances with her. The touch of the petals felt so real, the scent so intimate and comforting. It was the ideal place to live, far from soldiers, crises, weapons, and that feeling of emptiness...

A man arrives home after an exhausting day at work. Living in a remote neighborhood and commuting by bicycle wears him down more each day, but he will soon discover that situations can always get worse.