In "A Yankee Doctor in Paradise," S. M. Lambert masterfully intertwines rich narrative with vivid imagery, presenting readers with an evocative account of a physician's transformative journey in the Hawaiian Islands. The text employs a semi-autobiographical format, blending personal anecdotes with reflections on medical practices, cultural encounters, and the nuances of island life. The author's keen observational style invites readers to immerse themselves in the lush landscapes and intri...

A Warhammer Horror AnthologyThe Warhammer 40,000 and Warhammer Age of Sigmar settings are rife with danger, both immediate and subtle. These stories take you to dark places, where citizens and soldiers must confront their fears to survive.READ IT BECAUSEThis anthology compiles two years of Horror Week eShorts, along with two new stories written for this volume. If you like your Warhammer stories dark and twisted, strap in for a wild...

A practical guide to building the connections students need to thrive in and after college from the authors of the best-selling Relationship-Rich Education.Decades of research demonstrate how important the relationships with peers and professors are for students academically, personally, and professionally. Yet many students lack the strategies to develop educationally purposeful relationships in college. Connections Are Everything shows students ...

This book contains naughty words and is not for children.In the mystical realm of Plom, Scrungle Bungus lives in a tree, relying on the magic huba mushroom to transport himself in and out, it gives him the ability to levitate. Scrungle also has magic pockets capable of endless storage and telepathy sans a mouth, Scrungle embarks on an unforeseen journey when his huba mushroom supply runs out.Encountering the Knights of Colour, a group more preoccupied with ...

Based on the bestselling books and tying into the hit television series, THE EXPANSE ORIGINS reveals the untold origins of the crew members of The Rocinante. As interplanetary tensions reach an all-time high, the crew of The Rocinante finds themselves at the center of a conflict that threatens to destroy all of human civilization. But before they were heroes, each member of the crew faced moments that would come to define them and brought them one step closer to the ship they now call home...

The Phratries of Attica provides the first comprehensive account in English of a key institution in ancient Athens: the Attic phratries. These hereditary groups of citizens, linked to one locale or more in Attica, played a crucial role in regulating access to Athenian citizenship. The author concentrates upon the evidence — largely empirical— for the period 450-250 B.C., but he also considers the role of the phratry in the reforms of Cleisthenes and examines the institution’s probable demi...

This book examines the political and legal challenges of regional governance of the 28 countries of the European Union and the 48 in the Council of Europe. The contributions, dilemmas, and moral hazards from this record of nearly seven decades of regional inter-governmental institutions has kept the peace, but produced episodes of crisis from overstretching jurisdictions, thematically and geographically. Polarization between nationalist and integrative forces has displaced the idealistic a...

Almost every shoreline offers up worlds of adventure, archaeology, science, and the arts in the form of sea glass and ceramic shards. These discarded remains pull beachcombers into a world of startling revelation; a world of history founded on documented research and broadened by the imagination.Recognized expert on sea glass, C.S. Lambert guides readers through her personal collection, revealing the fascinating true stories of each piece’s origin. Lambert shares the story behind t...

In "Lucy Maud Montgomery Short Stories, 1909 to 1922," the acclaimed author of "Anne of Green Gables" presents a rich tapestry of narrative that captures the essence of early 20th-century life in Canada. This collection showcases Montgomery's signature lyrical prose and her ability to infuse ordinary situations with deep emotional resonance. Through her carefully crafted characters and evocative settings, Montgomery explores themes of identity, community, and the passage of time, reflectin...

A world of light overpowers a world of darkness.Following the loss of Roseway, the infamous immortal warlock Henri Anderson has retreated to his castle in Greenwich, England. On the surface, it appears the mortals have won, but Henri has other ideas. After all, he didn't need Roseway anymore, not when he has Holly's parents held hostage and kidnapped the new mortal prince, Jeffery Speirs.Rebekah Jensen is done. After the incident in Roseway where she almost died, she wants ...

In "Lucy Maud Montgomery Short Stories, 1902 to 1903," the beloved author of "Anne of Green Gables" invites readers into a rich tapestry of early 20th-century Canadian life. This collection features Montgomery's signature lyrical prose and vividly drawn characters, combining elements of realism with a touch of romanticism. The stories encompass themes of nature, individuality, and the complexities of human relationships, often set against the pastoral backdrop of Prince Edward Island, evok...

On the verge of signing the most important document in African history, Agent Six and Detective Reggie Kona must race against the clock to get the document in the right hands before the big day. The powers-that-be have other plans. Six and Reggie find the job tougher at every turn, meeting elite operatives and killers all after one thing: a document that could change the future of Africa.