The Humals. Humanoid Aliens. They dominated the spiral arm millennia ago then vanished without trace. Man had found traces of their presence, reverse-engineered their technology and speculated endlessly about their demise. But no one really knew what had happened. No one knew why they had disappeared or why so few traces of them remained.For James Hamilton the Humals were not something he concerned himself about. Not, that is, until a billionaire philanthropist seeks him out with a...

Bruised and battered after a gruelling battle against the invaders of human space, the survivors continue their search for a way to defeat the aliens.Their single hope lies in the information contained within a Humal artefact. Information that promises them a long voyage to a distant star system. A system that, as far as theycan tell, was once part of the mighty Humal Empire.So begins a journey that will test them all to their limits. A journey into darkness beset by...

The sixth edition of this classic text continues its popular interdisciplinary approach to the topic of leadership by examining fundamental elements of military leadership: the 'process' of leadership, the dynamic personal interactions between leader and followers, and the individual and organizational values that foster effective military leadership. Military Leadership provides a thoroughly reconsidered and greatly expanded mix of classic and contemporary articles as well as ori...

Forty-six very short science fiction, fantasy and horror stories. Perfect for reading while commuting, standing in line while waiting to renew your driver's licence, waiting for that friend who is always running late for drinks or other situations where you just don't have time to spend on a longer story.  Travel to fantasy worlds, fly with super heroes and tremble in the face of unkind mysteries and horrible horrors.  There are 46 stories. That's about 2 cents pe...

First of a 4 part series: Secret of the Demon.The young Duke TecDemon rises to his father's throne after his death. He yearns to be free of the burdens of being a leader and to set off and see the world. His craving for adventure is soon met when his kingdom is destroyed by vicious beasts and his beloved is missing! His only hope is in discovering a secret power linked to his family's past.

With more than one million copies in print since its first publication in 1959, this Pulitzer Prize-winning classic details the journey of 13-year-old Jaimie and his father from Kentucky to gold-rush California in 1849.

The Collapse. Civilization swept away in the historical equivalent of the blink of an eye. Man reduced to little more than a parasite living off the carcass of the Old World. After twenty years, little was left for even the most diligent of scavengers to recover.Animals had vanished, replaced with creatures that had never existed on Earth. Reproduction was difficult, water supplies poisoned and the world just kept on getting warmer.As the saying went - The world was not what ...

Never has media training been more relevant, or in-demand. Confidently deliver a key message, even in crisis conditions, and represent yourself or your organization using this unique collection of models and techniques. Featuring insightful anecdotes of interviews from the likes of George W. Bush, HRH Prince Philip, and more, this is a must-read for any PR executive, press officer or communications professional.Any individual preparing for an interview with the med...

The ancient cave system in southern France held paintings that were a doorway to humanity's past. Unfortunately for a small group of people in the local village of Montignac, they were also a doorway to an unspeakable evil - and they had woken it from its ancient slumber.Robert A. Taylor weaves a mystifying spine-tingler with Lovecraftian overtones that stands modestly on the shoulders of such giants as August Derleth, Robert Bloch, and Henry James. The deftness of his prose parall...

James Hamilton was dead. Killed in a failed mission to secure scientific help to find a way to defeat the alien invaders.For those who have escaped, survival is a priority. Pursued by both the aliens and the Imperials, they struggle to continue the fight and to follow the slim leads they had uncovered.But time is growing short. Walsh, the leader of the alien invaders, grows tired of the game of cat-and-mouse he is playing and his followers grow increasingly restless at his ...

When the small men came to our world, Janice Boatman was thrilled. They had a cure for her husband's fatal condition. But, there was a price...

In the shadows of California's prison system and the streets beyond, power, violence, and loyalty intertwine to create a world where morality is tested and survival comes at a price. Where Evil Dwells, Perdition Awaits chronicles the rise of notorious prison gangs, including the Mexican Mafia, Nuestra Familia, the Aryan Brotherhood, and the Black Guerrilla Family, exposing the harsh realities of life behind bars and the ruthless pursuit of control. Through the eyes of Joe "Peg Leg...