Read these stories for enjoyment, then explore their Inner Workings to discover what makes them tick.A young girl who can communicate with the creatures of the forest faces hunting season in her hometown; a stranded explorer in a high-tech skinsuit fights for survival on a treacherous world; two soul-devouring possessor spirits find themselves locked in a mystic battle between bodies; and a trouble erupts on a world where everyone will live forever—except ...

Soar to new heights of Science Fiction & Fantasy.Who are the top science fiction writers and illustrators of the future? The answer is here. Get to know tomorrow’s brightest creative talents chosen by some of today’s bestselling authors and celebrated artists including Kevin J. Anderson, Orson Scott Card, Larry Elmore, Brandon Sanderson, Dan dos Santos, and Robert J. Sawyer.Enter brilliantly realized worlds of dystopian politics, magical re...

★★★★★Three lives come together in this truly EPIC FANTASY where magic users go missing, old gods return, and creatures of light ravage the land.A high general with a dark voice in his head that begs to be released.A sheltered young woman addicted to magic.A reckless young man whose life changes after he dies.Together, they will change the world—whether they intend to or not.INCLUDES:...

Zack Hample's bestselling, smart, and funny fan’s guide to baseball explains the ins and outs of pitching, hitting, running, and fielding, while offering insider trivia and anecdotes that will appeal to anyone—whether you're a major league couch potato, life-long season ticket-holder, or a beginner.• What is the difference between a slider and a curveball?• At which stadium did “The Wave” first make an appearance?

In this sapphic fantasy introductive story of Aubviel - a late-teen of mixed elvish blood - resides within the Arc District of Amaford. Join her as she fights to withstand the tyrannical suppression of her overly possessive once noble merchant father, making it difficult to be her true self. Despite her inner strength and the loving support from the small number of people she can consider friends, the threat of being married off for her father's benefit puts her at risk of being indefinite...

Indies Today 2020 Best Fantasy AwardTheir child will save the world...if they can keep the damn kid alive.While preparing for the birth of his first child, Chrys Valerian is tasked with uncovering the group responsible for a series of missing threadweavers--those able to see and manipulate threadlight. With each failure, the dark voice in his head grows louder, begging to be released.A young girl from a secret city in the c...

A gripping look at the life of the seventeenth-century sea captain and the never-before-told story of his hunt for the ruthless pirate Robert Culliford."A richly detailed nautical thriller . . . combines exciting escapism with thought-provoking history." —James Bamford, author of The Puzzle Palace and Body of SecretsA Time Magazine Best Book of the YearCaptain Kidd has gone down in history ...

**Succession meets John Wick…with immortal Vikings.Get ready for a bloodthirsty immortal fight like no other, with comics creator Zack Kaplan (Mindset, Break Out, Port of Earth), artist Fico Ossio (Action Comics, Star Wars, No One Left To Fight), colorist Thiago Rocha, and Eisner-nominated letterer Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou.**A thousand years ago, Viking explorer Erik the Red and his four adult children discovered a mysterious source of immor...

“A heartbreaking and important read.” —Caleb Roehrig, author of Last Seen Leaving“[A] layered, complex depiction of questioning (bi)sexuality..****. A heartbreaking case worth revisiting again and again.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred reviewNate never imagined that he would be attacked by his best friend.For sixteen years, Nate was the ...

**“A refreshing, well-crafted treatise on the many possible good things that thinking machines can bring.” – Kirkus ReviewsA Publishers Weekly, USA Today, LA Times Bestseller**An eye-opening discussion on the transformative impact of AI and how to prepare for a new future.In The Next Renaissance: AI and the Expansion of Human Potential, acclaimed AI advisor Zack Kass presents an optimistic and compelling vision of how artificial in...

From the critically acclaimed author of Deposing Nathan comes an explosive examination of identity, voice, and the indelible ways our stories are rewritten by others.In the beginning, Owen’s story was blank . . . then he was befriended by Lily, the aspiring author who helped him find his voice. Together, the two have spent years navigating first love and amassing an inseparable friend group. But all of it is upended one day when his school’s administration...

Are you new to content creation and unsure where to start? This beginner-friendly guide walks you step-by-step through everything you need to launch your online presence with confidence. Inside, you will learn how to define your audience, build a clear content plan, choose the right platforms, and create engaging posts that stand out.This ebook breaks down the essentials in simple, practical language: from brainstorming ideas and improving SEO, to using design tools, scheduling con...