**AN INTERNATIONAL #1 BESTSELLERThis gloriously imaginative debut fantasy, inspired by East Asian mythology and ocean folk tales, is a novel of magic, rebellion and change.**"An unforgettable, must-read fantasy,"--Shelley Parker-ChanWelcome to Tiankawi - shining pearl of human civilization and a safe haven for those fleeing civil unrest. Or at least, that's how it first appears. But in the semi-flooded city, humans are, quite literally, on top: peering down...

Star Player on the Atlantic Archipelago Nation's Battle Team, Niko Vandes wants to quit his job. Problem is, the board games he plays are the 22nd Century's solution to war. Winning a match means winning a battle, and losing costs more than chips—it costs lives. With the fate of his country on his shoulders every time he makes a move, the government will keep Niko playing until it's his turn to die by losing . . . unless he escapes.Across the ocean, Imani Tenzing barely escaped ali...

A tale of identity, love, and the hunt for vengeance in the darkest corners of space—perfect for fans of Iron Widow and Aurora Rising!Ishara Ming is the sole survivor of a spacefaring whaler destroyed by the Ballena, a legendary sentient spacecraft that haunts the darkness between stars. The fatal encounter left her with a metal-plated arm, a faulty memory chip, and a burning need for revenge.To take on the Ballena, Ishara assembles a crew...

Alexandra Chan thinks she has life figured out until, in the Year of the Ram, the death of her father—her last parent—brings her to her knees, an event seemingly foretold in Chinese mythology.A left-brained archaeologist and successful tiger daughter, Chan finds her logical approach to life utterly fails her in the face of this profound grief. Unable to find a way forward, she must either burn to ash or forge herself anew.Slowly, painfully, wondrously, Chan...

The autobiography of a much-loved rescue cat, presented as if he might have written it himself, as a lasting tribute to a much-loved pet who enjoyed 18 happy years as the special friend of Chris and Ann Dunn in a small Gloucestershire village. Reputedly part Turkish Van cat, this handsome creature was the perfect companion, though always on his own terms, whether scaling next door's greenhouse, camping out with a feline friend in improvised hammocks in the conservatory, or just enjoying hi...

**THE INSTANT USA TODAY BESTSELLER!Enemies become lovers, rivalry turns to romance, and convenient marriages create true love in these 12 addictive Romantasy tales. Featuring Olivie Blake, Kelley Armstrong, Katherine Arden, Hannah Nicole Maehrer, Tasha Suri, Melissa Marr and more.**Fall in love with these twelve gorgeous Romantasy stories from bestselling and beloved authors.Lost lovers return for a second chance – but what are their motives? Academic rival...

What was supposed to be a long overdue family vacation ended with devastating effects. The loss of a loved one is something no one prepares for. But years later when a string of murders start happening around Izzy Scott, it leads to questions about that night so many years ago when her sister Morgan was murdered. Does the killings have anything to do with that night? Is it the same killer returning to finish his job? Will Izzy and her friends make it out alive?

This issue of Hematology/Oncology Clinics of North America is devoted to Neuroendocrine tumors. Articles in this issue include: Pathology Classification of Neuroendocrine Tumors; Clinical Presentation and Diagnosis of Neuroendocrine Tumors; Surgical Management of Gastrointestinal Carcinoid Tumors; Systemic Therapies for Advanced Gastrointestinal Carcinoid Tumors; Thymic and Bronchial Carcinoid Tumors; Surgical Management of Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors; Systemic Therapies for Advanced ...

Every year, supporting members of WorldCon (one of the largest speculative fiction conventions on the planet) nominate their favorite stories first published during the previous year for the prestigious Hugo Awards, the top six most popular of which make the final ballot in each category. Those works that do not make the final ballot are colloquially referred to as "the long list." This anthology series aims to show those amazing works a little more of the spotlight and, hopefully, share t...

Ever wonder why trees grow upright? Were they always like this, or did something happen that changed their appearance? Could it have resulted from some baseless rumour or someone being absent minded? In the story 'Why do trees grow straight up?' we journey through the picturesque Kingdom of Woodington where you can find the answers.Have you ever thought about what it means to have a life of monotonous, bleak drudgery? Would a sudden change be a priceless gift or become the regret o...

Approaches to Conflict: Theoretical, Interpersonal, and Discursive Dynamics aims to investigate the role of communication and emotions in conflict contexts. In addition to the fundamental importance of communication in various aspects of conflict, this volume offers a prominent position to the inherent part played by the effects of a wide range of emotions. This multi-disciplinary project draws from communication studies and media, public relations, philosophy, psychology and neuroscience,...

Each month The Dark brings you the best in dark fantasy and horror! Selected by award-winning editor Sean Wallace and published by Prime Books, this issue includes two all-new stories and two reprints:"Most Likely To . . . (Class of 1997)" by A.C. Wise"Lustre Mining" by Eliza Chan (reprint)"Beneath the Duwak Tree" by Jorja Osha"Measurements Expressed as Units of Separation" by M. L. Krishnan (reprint)