The Family GhostBy: Max BrownThe troubled Darwin family moves to a small New Hampshire town to start their lives over and leave their past behind. They soon discover their beautiful new home is not as empty as it appears. They find they have a ghostly occupant of a teenage boy named Michael Daniels, whose own past mistakes led to his own troubled end. Through his sage advice, words of wisdom, and understanding on the importance of family, the Darwins slowly begin to recover...

Khin's sister Theda has a strange illness and a euthanasia drug locked in a box under her bed. Her doctor thinks her problem is purely physical, and so does she, but Khin is not so sure. He knows what they both went through growing up in Perth – it wasn't welcoming back then for a Burmese-Australian family. With Theda's condition getting worse, Khin heads off to the United States. He needs to sort things out with his ex-partner. Once there, events take a very odd turn, and he finds himself...

Three distinguished scholars draw on critical theory to address the causes and circumstances behind the rise of autocracies and oligarchies.Across the Euro-Atlantic world, political leaders have been mobilizing their bases with nativism, racism, xenophobia, and paeans to "traditional values," in brazen bids for electoral support. How are we to understand this move to the mainstream of political policies and platforms that lurked only on the far fringes through most ...

Over the past few decades, there’s been an exponential rise in the number of books and studies on leadership and what we need to do to ensure organizational success in today’s increasingly complex and interconnected global market. And yet, year after year, we continue to see research that shows employee engagement and morale levels plateauing on the low end of the scale. Why is this? Why are we unable to move the needle and create the kind of working conditions that not only allow our empl...

The Whumpy Printing Press presents: High Stakes and Bloody BusinessFrom bloodthirsty monsters to misunderstood victims, this anthology brings together thirty vampire stories. The vampires in these stories are sometimes good, sometimes bad, but they're always hungry.So sink your teeth into this collection to satisfy your (fictional) bloodlust.Included authors: Kailey Alessi, Ennis Rook Bashe, Max Browne, Mill Cohen, Alfie Court, Megan Renee Doyle, Booker G. ...

The first comprehensive, fully-illustrated approach to the voice that explains the anatomy and mechanics in detailed yet down-to-earth terms, for voice users and professionals of all kindsThis book is the first to explain, in clear and concise language, the anatomy and mechanics of the mysterious and complex bodily system we call the voice. Beautifully illustrated with more than 100 detailed images, Anatomy of the Voice guides voice teachers and students, ...

This is the After the End collection, Volumes 5 through 8.BROOD by Claire KentFor years, I’ve been waiting to turn twenty-one so I can marry, start breeding, and contribute to life in our bunker, but just before my spousal ceremony, the council makes a change. Instead of marrying the boy who’s always been my best friend, I’m expected to marry Will instead. Will is a stranger—gruff, intimidating, and fifteen years older than me. I’ll do my duty no matter wha...

From the Alcatraz East Crime Museum and Jack the Ripper guided tours to the Phnom Penh killing fields, ‘dark tourism’ is now a multi-million-pound global industry. Even in the most pleasant tourist destinations, underlying harms are constantly perpetuated, affecting both consumers and those who work or live around such tourist hotspots. Highlighting 50 travel destinations across six continents, expert criminologists, psychologists and historians explore the past and contemporary issues whi...

In 'The Complete Works' by Max Pemberton, readers are immersed in a collection of his most prolific literary pieces, showcasing his versatility in various genres such as fiction, non-fiction, and journalism. Pemberton's writing style is characterized by its vivid descriptions, sharp wit, and insightful commentary on societal issues of the time. This comprehensive volume provides readers with a glimpse into the literary landscape of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, offering a valuabl...

E. E. Brown's "Life of Oliver Wendell Holmes" offers a comprehensive exploration of the life and career of one of America's most distinguished literary figures and jurists. Utilizing a blend of biographical narrative and critical analysis, Brown's meticulous research sheds light on Holmes' contributions to literature and law, illustrating how these domains intricately intersect. The prose is characterized by its clarity and depth, capturing the philosophical nuances that underpin Holmes' t...

The Tales of the Thames gathers Max Pemberton's river-centered tales of intrigue, pursuit, disguise, and peril, using London's great waterway as both setting and symbolic artery of empire, commerce, and criminal secrecy. Written in the brisk, atmospheric manner of late-Victorian and Edwardian popular fiction, the collection blends thriller mechanics with action-adventure spectacle: fogbound wharves, sudden reversals, social masquerade, and the uneasy proximity of respectability and danger....

In 'The Greatest Murder Mysteries of Max Pemberton', the reader is plunged into a thrilling world of suspense and intrigue as Pemberton masterfully crafts intricate plots filled with unexpected twists and turns. Known for his ability to keep readers on the edge of their seats, Pemberton's literary style captivates with vivid descriptions and compelling character development. Set in the late 19th century, the book reflects the popular mystery genre of the time, while also adding a unique to...