An author’s talents may seem obvious and indisputable as they move words and ideas into gathered phrases and stories.But where do these ideas and stories come from? A lonely thought that suddenly gathers form? An inspiration from a Muse? A suggestion from an everyday event?Perhaps in the case of their darker, more malevolent stories, other forces are at work. They help to nourish single words into sentences and paragraphs that ease themselves from the shadows and are sudden...

The bestselling post-apocalyptic saga continues!Death lies in the past, waiting to strike.Resources are scarce in the Deathlands, but the mega-cemetery of Oregon holds the treasures and trinkets of three million corpses killed in the nukecaust. Stumbling into warring parties of graverobbers, Ryan Cawdor and his companions fall in with an old ally of J.B. Dix who offers an attractive promise of unlimited ammunition for their services. But the graves hold other secrets that c...

In "The English Church in the Middle Ages," William Hunt presents a comprehensive exploration of the intricate relationships between the church, society, and politics during a pivotal period in English history. The narrative combines meticulous historical research with lucid prose, inviting readers into the complex interplay of faith, power, and culture that characterized the Middle Ages. Hunt'Äôs analytical approach situates the church within broader socio-political movements, shedding li...

Short stories have always been a sort of instant access into an author’s brain, their soul and heart. A few pages can lift our lives into locations, people and experiences with a sweep of landscape, narration, feelings and emotions that is difficult to achieve elsewhere.In this series we try to offer up tried and trusted ‘Top Tens’ across many different themes and authors. But any anthology will immediately throw up the questions – Why that story? Why that author?The theme ...

All words have a value, they have a truth. Even misinforming us is part of their job. But they are only words, sticks and stones etc etc.But in this volume our authors explore the use of curses. These strings of words might seem harmless enough if you don’t believe they can have any ill effect. Little by little, though, sometimes they do. Our brains connect curse with that action, that happening and now we might be seeing them as cause and effect. Perhaps that curse really does hav...

An author’s talents may seem obvious and indisputable as they move words and ideas into gathered phrases and stories.But where do these ideas and stories come from? A lonely thought that suddenly gathers form? An inspiration from a Muse? A suggestion from an everyday event?Perhaps in the case of their darker, more malevolent stories, other forces are at work. They help to nourish single words into sentences and paragraphs that ease themselves from the shadows and are sudden...

The Gospel was first brought to the Teutonic conquerors of Britain by Roman missionaries, and was received by the kings of various kingdoms. From the first the Church that was planted here was national in character, and formed a basis for national union; and when that union was accomplished the English State became coextensive with the English Church, and was closely united with it. The main object of this book is to trace the relations of the Church both with the Papacy and with the State...

Cliches about Alaska are legion: to mention the name is to conjure up images of the Frozen North, mushing huskies, and grizzled sourdoughs panning for gold. In this book, author William R. Hunt shows how misleading such images are.Alaska, writes William R. Hunt, is not the "last wilderness," and it has not been built solely by the self-reliant efforts of hardy pioneers. Instead, it has struggled from its earliest days as an American possession until today for gover...

In "The History of England, from the Earliest Times to the Norman Conquest," Thomas Hodgkin embarks on an ambitious scholarly endeavor to chronicle the formative years of English history. Utilizing a narrative style that synthesizes both historical fact and engaging storytelling, Hodgkin explores the intricate tapestry of early England, detailing the various tribes, cultures, and pivotal events that shaped the nation prior to 1066. This work not only serves as a chronological account but a...

The Haunters & The Haunted is a genre-spanning anthology that masterfully intertwines the chilling motifs of haunting and the supernatural with the profound depths of human experience. Delving into the realms of gothic, romantic, and early modern narratives, this collection offers a panorama of ghostly tales and eerie ballads, each unraveling immense psychological tension and timeless existential quandaries. The collected works span an impressive array of styles, from the ethereal tones of...

There’s a saying in Brooklyn that if you come from my part of town, that you’re from around the way. Well Lyric, Juicy, and Precious are all from around the way. They all live in Crown Heights, one of the most notorious sections of Brooklyn, but to them it’s just a place they call home. Around the Way Girls 2 is a fast-paced look at the life of some street smart women who think they know it all, but are about to get the lesson of their lives.Lyric Crenshaw has been playing...

Richard Easons father committed suicide when Richard was ten years old, and the memory of the event has haunted the young man ever since. His father was a rising star among southern architects when he killed himself, and Richard has followed in his fathers footsteps as an architecture student at Georgia Tech. Still, the mystery of his fathers death will not leave him alone, and the mystery soon becomes an obsession.Meanwhile, with the help of his fathers friend, Tanny, he labors wi...