Into The Ruins is an urban fantasy anthology featuring life-changing or world-changing events. They feature everything from comic horror, as in Diary of a Duct Tape Zombie, horror, as in Mushrooms, historical fantasy, as in Plagues, science fiction, as in Whistles, and finally a fun animal story, as in Beergarden.In Diary of a Duct Tape Zombie, Detective Nate Mallon investigated vice, when he was alive. Being a police officer was his life. Even dying didn't dampen his enthusiasm fo...

In a world that often feels rushed, heavy, or uncertain, Choose Happiness Day by Day is your daily pause-a gentle reminder to look inward and upward. Each page offers a bite-sized reflection, uplifting affirmation, or simple action that helps you embrace joy, even in the midst of chaos. Whether you're starting your day, resetting your mood, or ending on a peaceful note, this book is a companion on your journey to a more present, positive, and purposeful life. With 365 entries, it reminds y...

Happiness doesn't just happen: it's a choice we make every day.Happiness is more than an emotion or an involuntary reaction to life events. It's a state of mind, a choice to focus on the things that bring us joy instead of those that bring pain, to reach out to others rather than turning inward. Regardless of what's going on around us or how hard things may seem, our inner life doesn't have to depend upon our outer circumstances: we can find happiness if we choose ...

In a world where diets and nutritional advice seem to change daily, one approach stands out for its proven health benefits: a whole-food, plant-based diet. "Plant-Based Power - The Science Behind a Whole-Food Diet" dives into the extensive research and compelling evidence supporting this lifestyle, showing you how to harness the incredible power of plants to enhance your health, boost your energy, and even extend your lifespan.This book goes beyond the hype, presenting a clear and ...

"Excellent" poetry and prose about physicians and their patients, by Raymond Carver, Kay Redfield Jamison, Rachel Naomi Remen, and more ( Library Journal).A Life in Medicine collects stories, poems, and essays by and for those in the healing profession, who are struggling to keep up with the science while staying true to the humanitarian goals at the heart of their work. Organized around the central themes of altruism, knowledge, skill, and duty, ...

Seventeen-year-old June Scott has always dreamed of becoming a novelist and writing the greatest love story ever told. One that would fill hearts and souls with happiness and joy. However, June has never been in love, and when she receives some devastating news, it doesn’t feel as if there’s much time left for her own beautiful love story.That is, until she meets Jesse Taylor, the boy who treats every day as if it’s his last. Which could be true … for them both. But together, their...

Collecting the best stories from the first twelve volumes of Meanwhile...,the critically-acclaimed anthology from Soaring Penguin Press,Meanwhile... The Best will satisfy the most discerning comics reader.“[T]he UK’s premiere comics anthology... Meanwhile… is a stunningshowcase for some of the brightest voices in independent comics andcontinues to prove why it should be an essential part of every comic fanspull list.”- Tim Cundle, Mass Move...

Eleven year-old Drew Montgomery has not, does not, and will not ever want a stupid old rabbit. All they do is sit in their cages, eat carrots, and poop. Then his annoying little sister blackmails him into hiding a bunny in his closet. She knows what really happened to his "stolen" bike and she's threatening to tell. Now Drew’s in a real jam. If his "No pets!" parents find the rabbit or, worse, his sister blabs the truth, he'll be grounded till grade seven for sure.And if that’s not...

This novella is a second edition and contains some new content.Lisa Mathers dreams of having a family of her own, but the odds of having a husband and children are against her. She attracts the wrong men, and she has a lot of extra padding on her curves.David Anderson is not happy with his nephew signing him up to chaperone the school dance, but meeting his mate changes everything. Now, he has to convince Lisa they are mates, and tell her he is a bear shifter.Anothe...

Writers from Alice Walker to Michael Ondaatje to Claire Messud share their thoughts on one of the most vital gatherings of writers and readers in the world.The Palestine Festival of Literature was established in 2008 by authors Ahdaf Soueif, Brigid Keenan, Victoria Brittain and Omar Robert Hamilton. Bringing writers to Palestine from all corners of the globe, it aimed to break the cultural siege imposed by the Israeli military occupation, to strengthen artistic lin...

You can’t bring a rabbit camping. That’s what eleven-year-old Drew Montgomery’s grandparents say when his annoying little sister wants to bring their pet rabbit, Tiny, along on the trip. And Drew agrees. It's bad enough that he will miss the release of the coolest video game of the year while he's stuck in a cramped travel trailer for a week with his grandparents and sister. But Tiny is certain to cause trouble. Plus there are bears and eagles in the woods. And what if Tiny gets lost?...

For Willow Ayers, communicating with ghosts is easy, but saving her mate is hard, especially when she is the real target, and her husband's ghost is playing matchmaker.Onyx is thrilled to meet his mate, but with mysterious accidents at his gym, someone trying to kill his mate, and her conversations with ghosts, he has his hands full.Will they survive?