The dark can be a terrible, terrible place…A young man's attempts at breaking parole end in a night of horror. A child realizes his Christmas gift might be more sinister than he originally thought. An editor accidentally uncovers his client's sinister plan to cleanse the world of all evil...Scare Street's roster of authors Ron Ripley, David Longhorn, Sara Clancy and A. I. Nasser come together to bring you 10 of the most terrifying tales meant to ch...

A thrilling and cataclysmic collection of city-smashing titans and the desperate coalitions of humanity clinging to survival in the wreckage, from the New York Times-bestselling and multiple award-winning editors.Featuring bestselling and award-winning authors such as Tananarive Due, Christopher Golden, Seanan McGuire, Scott Sigler and Steve Alten, author of The Meg.An explosive collection of monster terror, featuring 25 original tales of c...

15 brand-new short stories inspired by and in honour of legendary writer Ursula K. Le Guin.Featuring Ann Leckie, Karen Joy Fowler, Charlie Jane Anders, Kelly Link, Ai Jiang and many others.Revolution in the Heart is a collection of 15 brand new stories by a group of celebrated authors, all inspired by one of the iconic figures in all of science fiction and fantasy: the legendary and award-winning Ursula K. Le Guin.From the appearance of her ...

The overclocked core that makes Cyra.node the finest intrusion specialist on the coast needs thirty-seven centimeters of exposed cooling lattice to survive it, mounted in the center of his face. He has spent nineteen years being looked at. He has never once been read.Roxane reads. A linguistic analyst who treats hostile code the way other people treat poetry, she can tell inside four lines whether a thing was made by someone who had something to say. When she flags an anonymous cou...

Shinba’s finally gotten himself a part-time job, but despite his determination to turn his life around, he can’t seem to stop messing things up! And on top of getting scolded by his teenaged coworker on the clock, Shinba can’t help but feel like his relationship with Hizumi is on thin ice too. Could a woman like her ever really love a loser like him? Maybe taking a couple’s trip to the beach is just what they need…

This book offers a detailed examination of the modern trap of constant performance and provides pathways to a more balanced and self-determined life.It begins with a critical analysis of our achievement-oriented society, drawing on perspectives from the sociology of work. The text explores the social construction of success, the mechanisms of performance pressure such as the internalization of competitive norms, and the societal drive for acceleration. This section provides a critiq...

Discover the rewarding experience of backyard chicken keeping with this comprehensive guide, designed to support you in establishing and maintaining a thriving flock.This book provides detailed information on the fundamentals of poultry welfare and effective flock management. It begins with the crucial steps of planning and constructing your chicken coop, covering topics from location selection and material choices to proper chicken coop design for ventilation, insulation, and light...

When a loss in the family occurs, each member may experience grief in a unique and personal way. This can present significant challenges to family cohesion and mutual support. "Grief Coping for Families" offers guidance for supporting bereaved families as they navigate the complexities of shared loss and individual sorrow.This book addresses the dynamics of family grief, acknowledging that different grieving paths can coexist within one family. It provides insights into how roles an...

Navigating Social Anxiety: Your Guide to Social Confidence offers a structured and practical approach to help you understand and overcome social anxiety.This guide begins by laying a solid foundation in anxiety management. You will explore the psychology of anxiety, learning how cognitive patterns, the cycle of thoughts and feelings, and safety behaviors contribute to your experiences. The book provides tools to identify your personal anxiety triggers, from specific situations to ph...

Navigating the intense world of toddler meltdowns can be one of the most challenging aspects of parenting. "The Gentle Tantrum Guide: Calm Toddler Meltdowns with Connection" offers a comprehensive approach to understanding and responding to these powerful emotional moments.This guide provides practical parenting tips grounded in the principles of gentle parenting. It explores the neurological processes behind tantrums and explains the developmental function of anger in kids. You wil...

This guide offers practical parenting tips for school-aged children to help you support your child through their academic journey. It provides approaches for dealing with school problems by focusing on creating a positive foundation at home. Discover how to foster motivation, establish structured learning habits, and implement strategies for homework without battles.The book addresses how to recognize and overcome learning hurdles, offering support for learning difficulties. It deta...

Have you ever found yourself puzzled by the long list of ingredients on your skincare products? This guide, Cosmetic Ingredients Decoded, provides a structured approach to help you understand what is truly inside your cosmetics.The book begins by explaining the fundamentals of how to read INCI labels. You will learn to interpret the order of ingredients to estimate their concentration and differentiate between active components, excipients, and additives. This foundational knowledge...