In the summer of 1895, when Brenton Grey rolls into the industrious little town of Carmallow Crown, he knows not the sordid secrets that live there—nor what murderous mysteries fidget restlessly beneath its soil.Haunted by a comical apparition, shocked by a vicious murder, and confounded by puzzles wrapped up in riddles, the unlikely detective finds himself on a hunt for not one, but three different killers. As he questions his own sanity, and wrestles ageless moral dilemmas, he is taken o...

In the Empire of Kurohana, shadows are sacred and wizardry is forbidden. Every ninja must swear a binding Shadow Oath, chaining their soul to darkness in service to their clan.But Kai Arashiro is no ordinary initiate. Born of a master assassin and a banished wizard, his blood carries the forbidden power to merge shadows with elemental magic. On the night of his oath, that power awakens—and unleashes something ancient that should never have been freed.Branded cursed and hun...

PregMANCY: Pregnancy Through a Man's Eyes is a refreshingly honest, humorous, and heartfelt look at what it's really like for men during one of life's most transformative journeys — pregnancy.Written by Tyrus Gordon-Young, this guide shines a light on the often-overlooked side of expecting: the man's experience. With warmth and wit, Tyrus shares real reflections, lessons learned, and honest advice for soon-to-be fathers who want to be more than just bystanders — they want to be par...

The Twilight Blade is the collection of parts I to II of the Espa Chronicle, and the first book in the series. A tale about the wastes of the Val E Naa, a war between nations, and the greed of the Raakonian Empire of Man. Interlocking characters try their best to survive, find meaning, and build a better future in the most desolate and harsh of places. Around them circles the intrigues of politics, religion, honor, and magic. Their tale is one of war, hardship, and a struggle against all o...

After humans unexplainably left Earth, ancient fish and cephalopods evolved to walk on land and, thousands of years later, rebuilt what the humans had left behind. Flash, a humanoid teenage octopus from the snowy town of Shiverbourn, hasn’t had an easy life, often finding himself with the short end of the stick, bullied, or in a fight. On a walk one seemingly calm and wintry evening, he sees a falling star that looks like it’s headed for Earth. When it crash-lands on an old farmhouse, he c...

The Cambridge Companion to Wyndham Lewis offers fresh insight into the fascinating and controversial works, both literary and visual, of Wyndham Lewis (1882–1957). Accessible to students and scholars alike, this Companion illuminates key areas of Lewis's life and career. Written by a team of leading experts, this book examines Lewis's work in light of contemporary concerns with radical politics, feminism and queer perspectives, and the effects of mass media. Individual essays further illus...

Mid-20th Century “Huckleberry Finn” Arises in Oklahoma As a Baby, Did He Really See an Escaped Bear + Did He Swallow His Candy Money (Nickel & Two Pennies) + Did He Grab an Oscar in First Grade as “Best Shepard” + Was He King of Prairie Dog Town + Did He Bale 1,000s of Hay Bales with a New Holland Machine + Did he Get Caught Speeding with a Ford Tractor at Age 9 + Did He Sleep at the Police Station + After Being Bitten, Did He Outrun a Crazed Dog + Did He Dodge Polio + Did He Become a Zebr...

The New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of Just Tyrus returns in his inimitable style with deeper reminiscences on the life that shaped him and how he views the world we're living in.A rare voice of reason and authentic storyteller who never holds back, Tyrus picks up where he left off in Just Tyrus, delivering a series of gut-wrenching, heart-rending, and redemptive tales from his remarkable life and coupli...

Societies face many challenges that are too complex to be solved by the public, private, and nonprofit sectors each acting alone.These sectors are increasingly working together to address burgeoning healthcare needs, international threats, energy shortages, and much more. Regardless of what sector you work in, this guidebook provides proven strategies to successfully collaborate with a variety of individuals and organizations. You can learn toovercome leadership challenges ...

Life sometimes thrusts upon us challenging and painful circumstances for which, in spite of our efforts, we can find no answers. I believe that childhood illnesses represent such circumstances. Baby Steps was written to provide a practical day-by-day approach to a change in your entire family’s routine and life for which you had not planned. My wife and I have experienced everything written in this book and pray that this book will be a life-altering resource for you in days to co...

Pro wrestler and political commentator Tyrus goes deep into his wild but triumphant life story, from his painfully dysfunctional upbringing to bodyguarding for Snoop Dogg, to becoming a wrestling icon and one of the most provocative on-air voices today.The product of a 1970s mixed marriage, George Murdoch learned to fight early in life, fending off both race-baiting bullies and the demons of a dysfunctional home. Couch surfing all through high school and most of co...

Boundless energy is great...until it isn't.Always fidgeting? Have trouble focusing? Feel like the teacher is always calling your name? Aaron feels the same way. At school, Aaron consistently struggles to meet behavioral expectations. As he says, he's always doing the "wrong thing at the wrong time." His journey brings light to the constant struggle a child with an Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder diagnosis can have during a typical day at school.