NATIONAL BESTSELLER | WINNER OF THE KIRKUS PRIZE | NBCC JOHN LEONARD PRIZE FINALISTOne of The New York Times Book Review's 100 Notable Books of 2025**One of The Washington Post's 10 Best Books of 2025For readers of Jonathan Franzen and Nathan Hill comes a haymaker of an American novel about a missing teenage boy, cases of fluid and mistaken identity, and the transformative power of boxing....

Die Casting Dies—Machines—Methods is a comprehensive technical manual that delves into the intricate world of die casting, offering an in-depth exploration of the processes, machinery, and techniques fundamental to the industry. Authored by Joseph V. Woodworth, this book serves as an essential resource for engineers, machinists, and students seeking to master the art and science of die casting. The text meticulously covers the design and construction of die casting dies, providing detailed...

The classic adventure that started the Star Wars saga.Luke Skywalker lived and worked on his uncle's farm on the remote planet of Tatooine—and he was bored beyond belief. He yearned for adventures out among the stars, adventures that would take him beyond the farthest galaxies to distant and alien worlds.But Luke gets more than he bargained for when he intercepts a cryptic message from a beautiful princess held captive by a dark and powerful warlor...

After the Fall: A Story of Discipline, Mindfulness and Awakening is a visceral, poetic journey of one man's fall and rise—through heartbreak, loss, discipline, and ultimately, spiritual rebirth. Set across Portugal, Lapland, Nepal, and Spain, this soul-stirring story captures the masculine path of transformation through stoicism, presence, and truth.For men seeking purpose, power, and peace in a world of distraction, this book is more than a narrative—it's a reflec...

Two universes. Two superheroes. One big superhero crossover.When an alien invasion interrupts his commute to his part-time sidekick job, Alex Fry (Beams) is rescued by a friendly interdimensional traveler. But then the traveler gives Alex grave news: These aliens seek the brain of their long-dead god, which they want to use to bring him back to life in order to conquer the multiverse.Meanwhile, in his universe, Kevin Jason (Bolt) also fights off this same a...

Desperate times call for drastic measures…When an ultimatum and secrets of the past haunt Miss Aveline Redgrave's future, she decides to take matters into her own hands. Fearful of fortune hunters, she makes a list of acceptable gentlemen to marry. However, one dance with Lord Leybourne, a notorious rake, and she's throwing the list out the carriage window. His compassionate eyes combined with a seductive smile and enticing kisses awaken a passion that threatens her common...

I always hated Eric, my brother's older friend, but that's because of how bad I wanted him. When we kissed unexpectedly, all that hate suddenly changed. On a weekend getaway to a cabin, Eric and I would discover just how badly we wanted each other.This is a gay romance short story. It contains explicit content and is for mature readers. Don't forget to check out other books in the Gay Confessions series.

Contemporary education is in constant motion. In a dynamic, digital, and interconnected world, traditional teaching methods are no longer enough to foster deep and lasting learning. It is in this context that active learning methodologies emerge—a set of pedagogical approaches that place the student at the center of the educational process, promoting engagement, autonomy, collaboration, and critical thinking.This ebook was born from the partnership between two educ...

After a year of fighting villains as the superhero Bolt, Kevin Jason must now deal with integrating his newly-rescued twin brother into the Young Neos, as well as think about his future career as a superhero. Things become more complicated, however, when Kevin's brother is kidnapped by a mysterious new team of supervillains whose motives are unknown but whose actions could spell the end of his brother's life if Kevin doesn't save him.Despite being a member of the Young Neos for two...

I didn't even know his name. All I knew is that I had never had a gay thought in my life, and when I saw this guy in the gym, all of that changed. He was gorgeous. He was sexy. I was a straight jock with the sudden powerful urge to try sex with another guy, and when I followed this beautiful stranger into the locker room, we'd have a sexual encounter so steaming hot that I would never be the same.This is a gay erotic short story. It contains explicit language and sexual material. A...

In a world where superheroes are a business, sixteen-year-old Alex Fry gets the dream job of teenagers everywhere when he is hired by the famous superhero Rubberman as his sidekick. As Rubberman's sidekick, Alex hopes to not only learn how to use his powers, but also save up enough money to buy his first car before he heads off to college.But Alex gets more than he bargains for when a powerful supervillain with mysterious connections to Rubberman's past appears in his city with a d...

This a collection of gay romance and erotica stories featuring hot, gay daddies. These studs know how to take control, so sit back and get a fan ready. These daddies are about to make your dirty gay fantasies come to life.Stories inside:Seduced by my girlfriends fatherA hot young stud tried to sneak into his girlfriend's house to have some late night fun. Only he was caught by her father instead. After her father tells him that his girlfriend is cheating on him, thi...