Reveling in occult rituals gone wrong, body horror, and the creeping dread of the Southern Gothic, Portraits of Decay paints an enthralling tableau of obsession, revenge, and a thirst for control that asks the question: why ruin a painting when you can ruin a soul?Up-and-coming young artist Jefferson Fontenot has everything going for him: The hot New Orleans art scene has noticed him, and he's finally found his true love...

Discover the many faces of Japan's most enigmatic literary icon in this powerful collection of short stories.The Real Osamu Dazai features twenty unforgettable tales—some autobiographical, others fictional—that chart the inner life of one of modern Japan's most brilliant and tormented writers. From darkly comic meditations on fashion and identity to heartrending accounts of childhood, love, and war, Dazai's prose is both timeless and emotionally r...

Hearts United Crew: Where Kindness LivesFive friends. One small town. A mission that changes everything.In the warm, close-knit community of Sunflower Springs, five twelve-year-olds discover that the most powerful form of social activism starts with a single act of kindness.What begins as a simple neighborhood volunteering project — helping elderly residents, supporting struggling families, and standing up for those without a voice — quickly grows i...

By now, many know that MBA programs are too expensive and offer little benefit compared to the huge cost. Not only are they a waste of money, they also require a huge amount of time investment. Are you someone looking to get an MBA education but don't want to pay hundreds of thousands of dollars to get it? Are you looking to save time by getting a "real life MBA" in as little as a weeks time? Are you looking to get a "real life MBA" from the comfort of your own home, never having to leave ...

Have you ever questioned whether the world around us is real or a figment of your own imagination? If you've spent time thinking about what reality actually is, Paranorm 2.0: The New Reality is the book for you.Author James T Abbott challenges society's traditional beliefs, examining what the human mind is truly capable of. A radical re-examination of the paranormal, Paranom 2.0 digs deep into subjects of existential importance, breaking them down in a way which is interesting to r...

Post-production can make the difference between a good image and a great image, not to mention it's an essential process if you shoot in RAW to enjoy the most flexibility and control possible. This book will outline everything you need to know to gain a better understanding of how to apply darkroom style effects to your images using Adobe Photoshop and Affinity Photo.Through detailed background knowledge designed to make you familiar with the software and to build your confidence, ...

A new legend begins in The Never King, a thrilling fantasy adventure by James Abbott.Xavir Argentum is rotting in gaol. Sentenced to life in the squalor of Hell’s Keep, punishment for an atrocity he didn’t commit, the once legendary commander is all but forgotten. His elite band of warriors are dead – and the kingdom he was poised to inherit is oppressed by the tyrant who framed him. For half a decade now, Xavir has ruled nothing but a pri...

Goosebumps creator R. L. Stine teams up with the pop-culture phenomenon Garbage Pail Kids for a first-ever GPK middle-grade series.Welcome to the town of Smellville, where a dozen kids all live in a big tumbledown house and have as much fun as they possibly can. People may think that they’re gross and weird and strange, but they’re not bad kids—they just don’t know any better. In this hilarious new series from bestselling author R. L. Stine, the Garbage Pail Kids—f...

In "Whistler Stories," James Abbott McNeill Whistler masterfully intertwines his experiences as an artist with vivid narratives, showcasing the intersections of art, society, and personal relationships in 19th-century America and Europe. Whistler's literary style combines elements of impressionism and realism, characterized by a rich use of descriptive language and an evocative tone that mirrors his visual artistry. Each story reflects his meticulous observations of human behavior and the ...

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A Personal Development Quest that Blurs the Lines Between Perception and Reality…November Fox doesn’t know other dimensions exist until a teleporting magical cube appears on her doorstep. With a hole in her heart and a cosmic identity yet to be discovered, the vegan orphan rock star accepts an invitation to find the keys within herself that will unlock the mysteries of her being. Unbeknownst to her, The Architect has been watching over her all her life.Eric...

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