Cottage Daze celebrates life at the cottage where the cottage is the main character, and family, friends, pets, and fellow cottagers are the supporting cast. Whether writing about cottage routine ("First Ski," "Of Mice and Men," "Cottage Guests"), cottage tasks ("Splitting Wood," "Boat Launch"), nature ("A Gathering of Loons," "The Sting," "Autumn Spell"), cottage fun ("The Cottage Duel"), or cottage touchstones ("Start the Day," "Bonfire," "The Perfect Storm"), the stories are to...

More tales of family fun and run-ins with nature at the cottage.In the sequel to Cottage Daze, James Ross is back with more tales from the family cottage. Organized by nature’s changing seasons and containing sections covering nature, family, activity, and the cottage, Ross combines wry humour with a genuine love for adventure and respect for the natural world — although the local wild animal population can try his patience.Ross’s anecdotes are full of good spirits...

This special bundle contains both of James Ross’ essential companion volumes to the great Canadian tradition of life at the cottage. Who doesn’t remember sitting in a frigid lake, trying to help a youngster get up on water skis for the first time, launching a boat while the whole world seems to be watching, or getting caught up in a nest of wasps? These collections of stories, elegantly organized into four seasons (spring, summer, autumn, and winter), will make readers laugh, cry, and long...

A Roman centurion sent to the empire's distant northern edge encounters treachery beyond Hadrian's Wall in this historical epic series debut.Roman Britain, Fourth Century AD. Once a soldier in an elite legion from the Danube, newly promoted centurion Aurelius Castus now finds himself stuck in the provincial backwater of Britannia. Just beyond Hadrian's Wall are a savage people allied with Rome known as the Picts. When their king dies under mysterious circum...

In this "well-crafted, atmospheric" war novel set in ancient Rome, an officer battles under Constantine while in the midst of personal turmoil. (Ben Kane, author of Fields of Blood)The Roman Empire is on the brink of civil war. Only Maxentius, tyrant of Rome, stands between the emperor Constantine and supreme power in the west. Aurelius Castus is now a tribune in Constantine's army. But great honor brings new challenges: Castus is tormente...

In today's rapidly changing world, the digital age has become an integral part of our lives. From smartphones to social media, from artificial intelligence to virtual reality, technology is transforming the way we live, work, and connect with others. YOU ARE NOT OUTDATED is a comprehensive guide that empowers readers to navigate the ever-evolving technological landscape with confidence and ease.In this book, you will embark on a journey to understand the foundations of technology. ...

In "The Cornplanter Memorial," James Ross Snowden intricately weaves a narrative that honors the legacy of the Native American leader Cornplanter, exploring themes of identity, cultural heritage, and the impact of colonization on indigenous lives. The text is rich in historical detail and is presented through a blend of poetic language and scholarly analysis, making it a unique addition to the body of American literature. Snowden deftly merges storytelling with historical documentation, co...

400 years ago, Copernicus, Kepler and Galileo made scientific discoveries about our solar system that changed our view of the world forever. Contrary to everything science has discovered about the observed universe since that time, the information presented in Stillpoint also concerns empirical discoveries about our solar system that the world is as yet unaware... that are even more world-view shattering.For the first time in our many-thousands-year history, scientific evidence is ...

In this thrilling sequel to War at the Edge of the World, a centurion's promotion sends him to the royal court, a place more dangerous than a battlefield.Rome is in peril and the old order is changing. Centurion Aurelius Castus has been summoned back from his post in Britain to find himself caught up in a treacherous conspiracy threatening to bring down Emperor Constantine.Rewarded for saving the emperor's life in battle, Castus is promoted to the Co...

In "The Cornplanter Memorial," James Ross Snowden offers a poignant exploration of Native American history and identity through the lens of the esteemed Cornplanter, a prominent Seneca chief and a key figure during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Snowden's narrative weaves together historical documentation, personal anecdotes, and poetic reflections, creating a tapestry that meticulously captures the struggles and triumphs of the Seneca people. His literary style blends rigorous sc...

A science-backed recipe for creating engagement, fulfillment, and achievementWe're stuck. Stuck to the couch. Stuck scrolling. Stuck at work. Stuck in worn-out paths of habitual action. Stuck in patterns and echo chambers of thought. Stuck in carefully curated lives where we've traded our agency for endless comforts that wrap us in existential ennui.As our eyes fixate on a constant parade of images meant to engage us, we notice something in the periphery. W...

Beautifully written speculative fiction from Metaphorosis.All the stories from the month, plus author biographies, interviews, and story originsTable of ContentsThe Flight Home – Kaitlin McCloughanThe Sound Barrier – Tony ClavelliWhalesong – L. ChanMurder on the Adriana – James RossGathering Dust – Meryl Stenhouse