The Remnants begins in Edwardian England and follows the story of Danny and Rose through their desperate struggle to hold on to their love - and their lives, during a time of momentous change.Danny Pulbrook is a handsome and rebellious young man. Born the bastard son of a minor royal and orphaned at birth he is determined to find a new life far beyond his "pre-ordained oblivion". His only way out - a forced enlistment into the army brings him to an inevitable confrontation with his...

In the shadows, humanity's enemy finally begins to make its move after five years of lying dormant. Meanwhile, dragged back into a world he’d long left behind, Leon must find his place and reconcile his past to uncover the enemy's true intentions before it’s too late.

The novel that inspired Field of Dreams: "A lyrical, seductive, and altogether winning concoction." — The New York Times Book ReviewOne of Sports Illustrated 's 100 Greatest Sports Books"If you build it, he will come." When Ray Kinsella hears these mysterious words spoken in the voice of an Iowa baseball announcer, he is inspired to carve a baseball diamond in his cornfield. It is a tribute to his hero, the legen...

"A memorable addition to the literature about the summer's game" from the author of Shoeless Joe—the basis for the film Field of Dreams ( Detroit Free Press).Bearing W. P. Kinsella's trademark combination of "sweet-natured prose and a richly imagined world," The Iowa Baseball Confederacy tells the story of Gideon Clark, a man on a quest ( The Philadelphia Inquirer). He is out to prove ...

****WINNER of The Kitschies Red Tentacle Award 2023***An epic fantasy with rich world-building and a wry take on genre conventions from a Betty Trask Award-winning author--***Inar is Master Builder for the Kingdom of Mishig-Tenh. Life is hard after the Kingdom lost the war against the League of Free Cities. Doubly so since his father betrayed the King and paid the ultimate price. And now the King’s terrifying chancellor and torturer in chief has arrived and instruct...

The invasion of the future has begun.Literary legends including Steven Millhauser, Junot Diáz, Amiri Baraka, and Katharine Dunn have attacked the borders of the every day. Like time traveling mad-scientists, they have concocted outrageous creations from the future. They have seized upon tales of technology gone wrong and mandated that pulp fiction must finally grow up.In these wildly-speculative stories you will discover the company that controls the world from an alley in ...

Enjoy tales that go beyond your usual graphic horror.Step into a world where the mundane transforms into the extraordinary, and the line between reality and nightmare blurs with terrifying consequences. This chilling collection of modern horror tales plunges readers into the depths of human fears, desires, and the supernatural forces that lurk just beneath the surface of everyday life.From a seemingly innocent family barbecue that takes a sinister turn, to ...

"A whimsical portrait of 1940s-era small-town life, crowded with everything from owl-calling contests to raucous, five-day Ukrainian weddings…delightful."— Los Angeles TimesThis is the story of how Truckbox Al McClintock, a small-town greaser whose claim to fame was hitting a baseball clean across the Pembina River, almost got a tryout with the genuine St. Louis Cardinals—but instead ended up batting against Bob Feller of Cleveland Indian fame in Renfrew Pa...

In "Sir Walter Scott: A Lecture at the Sorbonne," W. P. Ker delivers a profound analysis of the life and works of one of literature's most influential figures. This compelling lecture situates Scott within the canon of Romantic literature, examining the themes of nationalism, history, and literary innovation that permeate his oeuvre. Ker employs a resonant, accessible style, infused with scholarly rigor, reflecting the intellectual vitality of the early twentieth century, when the tension ...

In "Sir Walter Scott: A Lecture at the Sorbonne," W. P. Ker presents an insightful exploration of the profound impact Sir Walter Scott had on the evolution of the English novel and literary historiography. Delivered as a lecture, Ker's prose marries eloquence with scholarly rigor, dissecting Scott's narrative techniques, thematic preoccupations, and the cultural milieu of his time. The lecture not only situates Scott within the literary canon but also probes the socio-political ramificatio...

Livingstone begins by detailing Slessor's early life in Dundee, Scotland, where she grew up in poverty. Despite her difficult circumstances, Slessor's strong Christian faith and sense of purpose led her to join the Presbyterian Church's missionary work in Nigeria. The biography traces her arrival in Calabar in 1876 and her determination to live among the local people, learning their language, customs, and gaining their trust.Slessor’s work went beyond traditional missionary activities. She...

"Graceful Aging:The Complete Guide to Healthy and Happy Senior Living"