A collection of three short stories set in the Nightshade Universe, including:Those That Linger: GhostSense, a supernatural tragedy of two university students diving headfirst into the paranormal.The Decision, a romantic coming-of-age story where a girl must reconcile what she expected from a relationship with the awkward reality.Family, a romantic coming-of-age story about family bonds that transcend relation through bloodline.Includes an a...

Within the lands of the Hye people, there is a haunted wood known as the Crawling Forest. Few travelers dare to brave the darkness within unless they seek treasure and glory.Just outside of this dangerous expanse, on an old worn-down road, lies the Last Respite; an inn that caters to the adventurers that come from afar to test themselves in the Crawling Forest. Run by a mysterious innkeeper that is rumored to be a powerful witch, the Last Respite is the final beacon of civilization...

This book examines the events of September 11th 2001, Osama bin Laden's role and the complex working of the Al Qa'ida terror network. This is the classic book on the history of the USA's involvement with Afghanistan that explains the devastating consequences of the alliance between the US government and radical Islam. Essential reading for anyone who wants to understand the roots of the current international crisis.Cooley marshals a wealth of evidence - from the assassination of Sa...

A mysterious application named "Shireishi" begins to circulate throughout the town of Nishioka, claiming to put its users in contact with a ghost known by the same name. While seemingly harmless, a number of disappearances and reports of violent behavior begin to be linked to people who use the application. Many of the incidents center around Hikarimirai Academy, leading to the involvement of several students in the unfolding chaos.As the threats facing the town become more real, S...

Consumer cyber-augmentation is nearing reality, with the leading Japanese engineers looking for test subjects before entering the market. Hatsu Kamiya was disabled in a tragic accident as a child, and lost most of the use of her limbs in the aftermath. Given the opportunity to be a test subject for the prototype cyberlimbs for free, she readily accepts a new chance at having a normal life. But while her new limbs grant her the freedom she missed, she now must face the trials of one who red...

The island of Kigenishi is a land divided. Daimyo warlords feud over the civilized lands, while those in the frontier northern lands keep an eye out for foreign invaders.In one corner of this divided world, a girl with deep red hair was found and raised at a remote wayshrine. As she grew into adulthood, Mizuyo became known not only for her unusual hair, but also her beautiful face and alluring voice.When it is discovered that Mizuyo's songs can summon forth divine magic, th...

When geologist Powell and his party of explorers first assayed the Colorado in 1869, it was North America's longest stretch of uncharted river. This is the story of that three-month, thousand-mile excursion, told in the words of the men who negotiated and mapped the river, through their journals, accounts, and letters. Black-and-white illustrations.