On the frigid moon of Europa, Abuya is part of a small band of scientists and explorers at the Cadmus Outpost. As She Investigates the possibility of life beneath the icy surface, she faces unimaginable challenges that fray the fabric of her reality. The desolate beauty of this frozen world hides unforeseen dangers.As Abuya delves deeper, the crew begins to unravel and madness descends, with mysterious symbols, missing supplies, and brutal violence. The psychological toll grows imm...

In 'Ben o' Bill's, the Luddite: A Yorkshire Tale,' the reader encounters an evocative tapestry of industrial England that captures the tumultuous spirit of the early 19th century. The collection weaves together narratives that explore the themes of labor, rebellion, and the human condition amidst technological upheaval. Through a variety of literary styles, from poignant storytelling to vivid, dramatic prose, these tales collectively paint a picture of the Luddite movement's impact on both...

Although the book was initially credited to D. F. E. Sykes and G. H. Walker, G. H. Walker’s name is missing from the third edition, and it is essentially Sykes’ work. First published in 1898, it is a novel which deserves wider recognition as it deals with surprisingly contemporary issues, but it is as a social history of the period that it stands out. Sykes’ use of the local dialect, the entertaining asides that he includes and his skill at sketching characters and their lives, at a period...

Written by eminent sociologists, this book introduces and assesses some of the most influential, recent sociological theories. Each chapter explains the theory and describes a related program of empirical research. Chapters are authored by the actual founders (and/or leading exponents) of these theoretical programs; many chapters contain a description of the inception, growth, and present status of the theoretical program. The book covers a broad range of sociological concerns, from the in...

A foundational abolitionist text calling for resistance to slavery. Accompanied by biographical context, it remains a landmark in African-American political thought.

A stellar new science fiction adventure from the author who redefined space opera, set in his bestselling Revelation Space universe.For thirty years a tiny band of humans has been sheltering in the caverns of an airless, crater-pocked world called Michaelmas. Beyond their solar system lie the ruins of human interstellar civilization, stalked by a ruthless, infinitely patient cybernetic entity determined to root out the last few bands of survivors. One man has guide...

J. Jefferson Farjeon’s No. 17. Ben the Tramp Mystery is a riveting blend of humor, suspense, and classic detective storytelling. Featuring the lovable and unconventional protagonist Ben the Tramp, this tale plunges readers into a shadowy world of crime and intrigue. When Ben, a down-on-his-luck wanderer, stumbles upon a mysterious house marked No. 17, he unwittingly finds himself entangled in a dangerous plot. Filled with shady characters, secret identities, and perilous situations, Ben mu...

Unexpectedly the starship Stellaris hurtled off the earth and into the farthest reaches of space. If only that was the only problem! No star maps killer aliens and a ship that was only partially built.

This comprehensive, entertaining and authentic collection of English folktales is perfect for fans of Madeline Miller, Philip Pullman and the Brothers Grimm.This is a golden treasury of over one hundred English folktales captured in the form they were first collected in past centuries. Read these classic tales as they would have been told when storytelling was a living art – when the audience believed in boggarts and hobgoblins, local witches and will-o’-the-wisps,...

The author of the Thirty-Nine Steps blends history with fantasy and horror in this tale of a Scottish minister torn between his church and his king.Seventeenth-century Scotland is immersed in a terrifying era. Although his new parishioners are staunch supporters of the National Covenant, moderate young minister David Sempill is not so certain.Then one dark night, Sempill witnesses a demonic ritual performed in the Black Wood of Melanudrigill. What he...

They inherited their mother's legendary powers of telepathy. But Damia's children will need more than psionic Talent to face the enemy's children--an alien race more insect than human...

The novels of Iain M. Banks have forever changed the face of modern science fiction. His Culture books combine breathtaking imagination with exceptional storytelling, and have secured his reputation as one of the most extraordinary and influential writers in the genre."Banks is a phenomenon." –– William GibsonTwo and a half millennia ago in a remote corner of space, beside a trillion-year-old dying sun from a different universe, the artifac...