A powerful collection of short stories by Shirley Jackson"The Lottery," one of the most terrifying stories of the twentieth century, created a sensation when it was first published in the New Yorker. "Powerful and haunting," and "nights of unrest" were typical reader responses. This collection, the only one to appear during Jackson's lifetime, unites "The Lottery" with twenty-four equally unusual stories. Together they demonstrate her remarkable range—from the hilarious to...

A detailed account of one of the strangest and most shocking episodes in American history, written by the author of "The Lottery"Stories of magic, superstition, and witchcraft were strictly forbidden in the little town of Salem Village. But a group of young girls ignored those rules, spellbound by the tales told by a woman named Tituba. When questioned about their activities, the terrified girls set off a whirlwind of controversy as they accused townsperson after townsperson of bei...

Ready to move beyond the basics? Level up your terminal workflow and unlock true efficiency.Now that you know how to move around the filesystem, it is time to make the command line work for you. Linux Command Line: The Complete Guide 2 bridges the gap between basic user navigation and intermediate system control. You will learn how to chain commands together, filter data, and keep tabs on system activity.Inside, you will discover how to:

Mooroo is no ordinary calico tomcat. Living on a quiet farm, his world expands when he discovers that his favorite quilt is more than just a cozy blanket-it's a map of his family's history and a portal to the world. Gifted by his grandparents, Papa Moots and Nana Roothie, the quilt features patches from every corner of the globe. When Mooroo discovers a "magic patch" that allows for instant travel, his true journey begins.

Experiencing a heartbreak or getting rejected is not something that anyone plans or wants to go through, yet it's something so inescapable. So what do you do when you truly love someone and they break your heart? What do you do when you feel like you're constantly getting rejected? How do you cope when your heart is broken and the pain seems unbearable? Just like many of us, De'Nasha knows and understands the pain of a broken heart; as she experiences her own heartbreak, she takes us on he...

In this book, you will learn and see the beautiful creations of the world created by God.

Stop fearing the black screen. Start controlling your computer like a pro today—100% Free!If you are completely new to Linux or feel lost when facing a command prompt, this book is your clear, step-by-step rescue. Linux Command Line: The Complete Guide 1 removes the complex jargon and walks you through the absolute fundamentals with zero fluff. Because this is the first book in our comprehensive series, we are giving it to you entirely for...

Linux Command Line The Complete Guide 3: Advanced Linux Administration and System ArchitectureTake your Linux mastery to the absolute limits and unlock the true power of enterprise system architecture.If you have already built a solid foundation with Linux Command Line The Complete Guide 1 (Basic) and mastered administrative control with Linux Command Line The Complete Guide 2 (Intermediate), it is time to cross the final frontier...

Learn how to develop effective, efficient and evaluable programs by following the sample framework provided by Program Logic For The Twenty First Century: A Definitive Guide. The prevailing thought of most program evaluators is that project design should follow a logical framework including relevant indicators, which facilitate the evaluation process to enable program corrections and ensure success. Program Logic For The Twenty First Century: A Definitive Guide, therefore, serves as a comp...

A soldier and a beautiful girl meet over a century apart, the soldier falls for her intensely not knowing she is not of his world.

A young German shepherd farm dog encounters miniature warriors in a ravine behind the far. She soon becomes embroiled in their conflict with their enemies and fight for survival.

The contrast between light and dark is not always as it seems, as a young woman find out as she returns to her condo.