Every story you've been told about the border — by the right, by the left, by the activists, by the cartels, by the State — is a partial truth, and this book will hand you each one in turn until you have no choice but to think for yourself."A compelling vision of a possible future, filled with insightful commentary." — Kirkus ReviewsIn a world eerily parallel to our own, life is bisected by the Barrier—a m...

When young Oliver receives a mysterious, enchanted compass from an ancient, long-forgotten traveler, he is thrust into a world of magic and adventure he never could have imagined. The compass, however, is not just an ordinary trinket—it is a powerful artifact tied to the very fate of the world. With its guidance, Oliver embarks on a perilous journey to heal the Veil, a magical barrier that has long protected the land but now lies shattered and corrupted by dark forces.As Oliver ven...

In this vicious, genre-bending ghost story, The Outsiders meets The Crow in a sharp examination of the lust for power, the legacy of redemption, and what happens when the haunted want revenge.In the shadowy world of the Lower Alleys lives a gang of delinquents known as the Creeps. Living just to survive, they fight and steal without regard for who they hurt—after all, it’s their victim’s own fault they have food and money and are standing right th...

Newly estranged from Donna, The Introvert is selected as one of twelve jurors on a notorious murder trial, forcing him to navigate a litany of uncomfortable social interactions, this time with no avenue of escape. Equal parts harrowing and hilarious, The Introvert Bears Filthy Witness is the third entry in the life of one very anti-social and unexpected anti-hero.

This volume examines Greenland’s challenging paths towards independence and explores the fundamental tension between Greenland’s aspirations for sovereignty and the geopolitical realities of Arctic strategic competition. The book provides a comprehensive framework for understanding Greenland’s strategic options through detailed examination of its socio-economic, foreign, security, and defence policy, the Kingdom–Greenland relationship, and external pressures and offers from major powers. I...

Evangelicalism is reaching an inflection point. The exodus of millennials from Evangelical churches and the growth of those self-identifying as "Nones," as in "None of the Above," for their church affiliation, is concerning for the movement's future. Evangelical leaders offer mixed responses to this challenge--from circling the wagons to an enthusiastic "Everything must change!" posture. Theosis takes a different approach. Seeking to understand Evangelicalism and its origins, this book sug...

Whether you’re in the mood for a Chicago-style deep dish of darkness, or prefer a New York wide slice of thin-crusted carnage, or if you just have a hankering for the cheap, cheesy charms of cardboard-crusted, delivered-to-your-door devilry; we have just the slice for you.Bring your most monstrous of appetites, because we’re serving suspense and horrors both chillingly cosmic and morbidly mundane from acclaimed horror authors such as Brian Evenson, Jessica McHugh, and Cody Goodfell...

In this witty and heartwarming romantic comedy, a spontaneous night of champagne-fueled chaos leads to an unexpected marriage between two complete strangers—Emma, a quirky and down-on-her-luck travel blogger, and Dominick, a guarded billionaire still nursing a broken heart. What begins as a drunken mix-up quickly spirals into a legally binding union that neither of them can ignore, especially when real feelings start to surface.As Emma and Dominick navigate the unpredictable terrai...

A serial killer looking for a sweet tooth. A pound of flesh for any wish you want. Illuminati pizza conspiracies. Hollywood vampires. Werewolves on the moon. Helpful zombies. Bigfoot hunting poachers. An Elf rebellion at the North Pole. A steampunk internet. Jailbreaks, heartbreaks, lost loves and lost chances.Twenty stories that explore fear, depression, injustice, the horror of triumph, and the beauty of failure.

This book lays the author's family tree against events in history with the presumption that individuals from the author's genealogical past were present and participated in the events. The author's family tree includes, inter alia, notables such as Aaron Burr, courtiers in the courts of Henry VII and Henry VIII, and accomplices to Charles II's escape from England. It also includes family situations that involved murder, the Great Depression, and every war that Americans have fought in sinc...

DESPITE FINDING THE LEGENDARY STONE AS A BOY, Jeremiah can’t shake the feeling he is destined to always be an outsider looking in. This restlessness haunts him into adulthood until he leads a quest to return the stone to its original home with his spiritual father named Padre, a fellow fugitive, a giant, and a mysterious woman named Jameela. Chased by two bands, Jeremiah and companions evade until confronted by the relic seekers and a decision.What is more important: love or fr...

The Magical Seeds of Kindness is an inspiring exploration of the transformative power of kindness, showing how even the smallest acts can create lasting change in our lives and the world around us. Through this book, readers will discover how kindness—rooted in empathy, compassion, and love—can be a force for personal growth, stronger relationships, and social change.Each chapter delves into a different aspect of kindness, from understanding others through empathy to cultivating se...