In this collection of poetry, ‘In, Through Alabaster’, Simon Stacey offers an eclectic range of subject matter, from the mundane, (the loss of an unfinished poem on a faulty memory stick), to the monumental, (a contemplation of how the Lincoln Memorial embodies that president’s myth and reality). He vividly records the experience and nostalgia of childhood, particularly the leaving of it, the buying of a ring for his son’s wedding and his preference for his wife’s first, and unused, name. ...

Morgana Green, teen cashier at the local grocery super-center, has never thought of herself as anything special. Now, suddenly, she's seeing things that can't be real, wrecked her father's BMW, and on the run, from a shadowy paranormal organization. Seriously, could this day get any worse?

Andrew has more fun in the Afterlife than he ever had while alive. Then tragedy strikes when his wife appears and his lifestyle takes a turn for the worse.Depressed, he seeks new employment and also ways of getting rid of his wife. Things are going at a snail's pace–far too slow for Andrew's liking. So he decides to hasten his wife's demise, hoping she can die again and he can collect the life insurance money.Is there such a thing in Purgatory?But it's not all one w...

Tag and his friends finally come face-to-face with their greatest enemy -- the powerful vulture named Thorn!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!In the fourth book in this fast-paced series, Tag, Skyla, ...

The Nostalgist: A Tor.Com Original from Daniel H. Wilson.With EyesTM and EarsTM, everything can look and sound just fine, just like it used to be; it's a shock when they break down, though.This story has been adapted into a short film of the same name, directed by Giacomo Cimini and starring Lambert Wilson and Samuel Joslin.At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

From the beginning of time the seasons of the year have affected our planet and the life forms on it.As human kind became less nomadic and more hunter/gathers we began to learn and work with the seasons. We planted in the early Spring, tended our crops through Summer, reaped our crops in the Autumn, and struggled to survive the Winter. We called upon the Gods throughout the growing season to help us to have a bountiful harvest. We called upon them again in the Winter to guide us th...

*'The Republic of Motherhood' Winner of the Forward Prize for Best Single Poem*‘I crossed the border into the Republic of Motherhoodand found it a queendom, a wild queendom.’In this bold and resonant gathering of poems, Liz Berry turns her distinctive voice to the transformative experience of new motherhood. Her poems sing the body electric, from the joy and anguish of becoming a mother, through its darkest hours to its brightest da...

Being the most successful serial killer in New England is not as easy as it sounds. Really. It takes a lot of lying, cheating, and stealing. It also requires way more honesty than you'd imagine.I'm not going to tell you my secrets, because my publisher would probably get sued for publishing a how-to on murder. He doesn't deserve it. Me on the other hand, I'm a whole different kettle of fish.

Isotta Stella, witch really existed and processed for witchcraft at the end of the '500 to Triora (Italy), must redeem her soul. What better way than save a little girl, five hundred years later?

Welcome to my world of 3D beading! This book is for everyone with an interest to do beadinga new fun way using colorful beads of all kinds to create affordable pendants, jewelry, ornaments, trinkets, and so much more. The patterns are written in chart forms, with many photo illustrations throughout. There are two parts, pendants (jewelry) and beaded stuff, each including ten projects. The projects are ordered by their complexity, ranging from the beginner level to more advanced creations. ...

Jaskey has a flashlight, a captive audience, and a story about the end of the world -- what could be better?At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

A touching story that introduces children to separation, following the challenges a family face going through a divorce.Divorce and separation can be hard on any family and a difficult topic for children to understand, including Tilly. Tilly lives in the mountains with her mummy and daddy. She loves it - there are beautiful views and lots of space to play. The only downside is that she lives some of the time with Mummy on one mountain and the rest of the time with ...