Washington, DC.One possible future.Once again, winter descends mid-September. Crops have failed, store shelves are barren, and hyperinflation ravages the economy. Riots grip the cities. Civil rights are gone, swept away by a terrified government teetering on the verge of collapse. Internationally, China threatens war with Russia over a disputed region of Siberia.Two researchers and a Russian spy uncover a tattered journal i...

Alex Rhodes is at a loose end. In spite of the zombie apocalypse, the world is still turning and Alex—for lack of a better option—sets out to track down the love of his life. Aided by an unwilling sidekick and a self-proclaimed Ruler of the Undead, Alex fights to survive long enough to finally go on a date.

Emily is looking forward to an exciting weekend but gets a surprise visitor in her office before. A nice 'n' naughty short story

"This new book is by two knowledgeable and expert popularizers of chemistry and deals exclusively with molecules and compounds rather than with the simpler atoms and elements. It is based on the very successfulMolecule of the Month' website that was begun by Paul May fifteen years ago and to which his co-author Simon Cotton has been a frequent co

A Chicago Tribune Best Book of the Year: "A fascinating multiple biography of four of the most influential Catholic literary figures of the 20th century." — BooklistWinner, PEN/Martha Albrand Award for First Nonfiction * Finalist, National Book Critics Circle Award * An Atlantic Monthly Book of the Year * A San Francisco Chronicle Best Book of the Year * A San Jose Mercury News Top Book of the YearThomas Merton was a Trappis...

The world is on fire, but the real nightmare is just beginning.Based on the award-winning screenplay, Dead East is a relentless, no-holds-barred descent into a zombie apocalypse where the heat is stifling, the hunger is infinite, and the monsters aren't just the ones with gray skin. In this new world, survival isn't a goal—it’s a temporary state of grace.On North America’s West Coast, the horizon is a permanent, jagged line of flam...

The new commander of the city's night guard needs to pass one last test before he can become the chief guard. Little does he know what sort of ordeal awaits him ...

In "California as It Is and as It May Be: A Guide to the Gold Region," Felix Paul Wierzbicki meticulously documents the burgeoning landscapes and promises of the California Gold Rush era. Capturing the intersection of aspiration and reality, Wierzbicki employs a blend of descriptive prose and practical guidance that reflects the yearning of a nation captivated by wealth and opportunity. The book serves as both a travelogue and socio-economic commentary, illustrating the diverse characters ...

For fans of Nita Prose, Benjamin Stevenson, and Jessa Maxwell, this delightfully witty and tightly-written new locked room culinary mystery from the MasterChef semi-finalist, cookbook writer, and bestselling author of Knife Skills for Beginners features a charming chef, delicious original recipes, and a killer cruise aboard a luxurious superyacht.“If it weren’t for all the terrible things that have been happening, I’d consider myself the lucki...

Paul Hazard’s magisterial, widely influential, and beloved intellectual history offers an unforgettable account of the birth of the modern European mind in all its dynamic, inquiring, and uncertain glory. Beginning his story in the latter half of the seventeenth century, while also looking back to the Renaissance and forward to the future, Hazard traces the process by which new developmentsin the sciences, arts, philosophy, and philology came to undermine the stable foundations of t...

From an endocrinologist, a "groundbreaking" new protocol for reversing the devastating effects of fibromyalgia.In this updated edition, Dr. St. Amand presents his latest findings on guaifenesin—a safe, affordable, and increasingly accessible medication that has shown remarkable success in treating fibromyalgia.This revised edition also includes:- Expanded insights into the current understanding and treatment of fibromyalgia- Updated disease p...

North America's West Coast burns while civilization celebrates falling skies. Horror ensues when a biological attack crashes the party, unleashing the world-eating Undead. Survival is not guaranteed in this no-holds-barred zombie apocalypse.The world teeters on the brink as a sudden global catastrophe ignites with a mushroom cloud and meteor storms. From Venice Beach chaos to secluded mountain lodges, disparate lives violently collide. Wyatt confronts a surreal apocalypse, while Cl...