Monday through Friday, Satomi works for the highly bureaucratic CoPet Corporation. She's the only girl in the male-dominated department of Lizard Children Containment. As a squire, her job is to help knights protect the public from Lizard Children. Lizard Children are a controversial technology that CoPet embraces as a means for 'safely' producing the nation's electricity. Every workday, Satomi is bullied by colleagues and belittled by superiors. Even worse, to keep her job she must silenc...

From the award- winning Edward and James Marshall, this Halloween story is sure to entertain!When the thing from outer space visits earth, it is taken first for a trick-or-treater and then for a robot in this hilarious story.

The Old Flute-Player is a compelling anthology that immerses readers in an exploration of the multifaceted nature of human experience through the prism of music's universal language. The collection artfully weaves together tales that span a range of literary styles, from evocative prose to poetic musings, each piece resonating with the overarching theme of musicality and its profound influence on personal and collective identity. Amidst the rich tapestry of stories and essays, certain piec...

Time and again the crowd roared its vehement applause when the magnificent figure of Edward Marshall Hall was seen leaving the Old Bailey after one of his great triumphs as "counsel for the defence."This lawyer, who appeared in almost every famous murder trial in England during the last forty years, was the very man to catch the public eye. Six feet three inches in height, "the Apollo of the Bar," passionately eloquent, alert and daring, he was one of the most dynamic and irresistib...

The plot revolves around a wealthy Kentucky colonel, Jerome Cary, who is facing financial difficulties and is on the brink of losing his estate. His daughter, Madeline, is in love with a poor but honorable man, Robert Worthington. The story depicts their romance and the challenges they face due to their differing social statuses. It also explores themes of loyalty, sacrifice, and the clash between tradition and modernity."In Old Kentucky" gained significant popularity and became one of the...

"The Old Flute-Player" tells the story of its protagonist, who is likely an elderly musician known for his skill with the flute. The novel may explore themes of love, friendship, and the pursuit of passion in the face of challenges and obstacles.As a "romance of to-day," the novel likely reflects the social and cultural dynamics of its time, addressing issues and concerns relevant to the early 20th century. It may also incorporate elements of melodrama and sentimentality, characteristic of...

A New York Times Notable Book: A comprehensive biography of the Founding Father and fourth Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court."A wholly satisfying modern biography that immediately establishes itself as the authoritative life." —Joseph J. Ellis, The New York Times Book ReviewIt was in tolling the death of Supreme Court Chief Just...

A triumphant, cross-generational exploration of Black joy and resilience.Remember frolicking outside during the long, jubilant days of summer? This vibrant collection invites listeners to breathe deeply and return to that “carefree” season. From riding bikes with friends through the neighborhood, to hopping the ferry to Boblo Island, catching catfish along the river, dancing on warm nights to Afrobeats and jazz music, and cooling off in the Swimmobile, those sun-dr...

This anthology of black writers traces the evolution of African-American perspectives throughout American history, from the early years of slavery to the end of the twentieth century. The essays, manifestos, interviews, and documents assembled here, contextualized with critical commentaries from Marable and Mullings, introduce the reader to the character and important controversies of each period of black history. The selections represent a broad spectrum of ideology. Conservative, radical...

This revised and updated third edition of Best New Horror showcases some of the very best short stories and novellas published in 1991. In this vilifying volume you will rediscover terrifying tales by, amongst many others, Ramsey Campbell, Robert McCammon, Dennis Etchison, Elizabeth Hand, Michael Marshall Smith, Charles L. Grant, Joel Lane and Thomas Tessier, along with an overview of the year in horror by the editors and a nightmare necrology of those who kicked off this mortal coil durin...

This revised and updated second edition of Best New Horror showcases some of the very best short stories and novellas published in 1990, the year when the horror boom finally went bust. In this vilifying volume you will rediscover terrifying tales by, amongst many others, Poppy Z. Brite, Jonathan Carroll, Harlan Ellison, Elizabeth Hand, Michael Marshall Smith, Peter Straub, F. Paul Wilson, Gahan Wilson and Gene Wolfe, along with an overview of the year in horror by the editors and a nightm...

Embark on a literary expedition through the annals of American history with 'History of the United States: A 30-Volume Anthology'. This expansive collection brings together a veritable tapestry of narratives, each contributing to the intricate mosaic of the nation's past. From evocative personal diaries and pioneering historical accounts to groundbreaking essays and fiery political debates, the anthology spans a broad spectrum of literary styles. Noteworthy entries include thoroughly resea...