Nominated by Foreword Magazine as 2009 Book of the Year Award Finalist. Marc Headley provides a rare, never before seen insider's look at life inside Scientology. He spent 15 years employed at their secret headquarters, the sprawling 500 acre property located deep in the California desert. The local townspeople were told that Scientology lectures and films were being made there. But is that all that is happening there? It is the location of a multi-million dollar home for L. Ron Hubbard, b...

Fourteen original stories inspired by the influential horror writer, including tales by Laird Barron, Caitlín R. Kiernan, Gemma Files, and Brian Evenson.Compiled by Hugo and Bram Stoker Award–winning editor Ellen Datlow, these original stories of the supernatural employ H. P. Lovecraft's trademark terror of the cosmic unknown. A fresh generation of writers have been set free to play in his playground, exploring new themes and new horrors.In "Oblivion Mode" by...

“Maria Dahvana Headley is a firecracker: she’s whip smart with a heart, and she writes like a dream.” —Neil Gaiman, bestselling author of The Graveyard Book and CoralineAza Ray Boyle is drowning in thin air. Since she was a baby, Aza has suffered from a mysterious lung disease that makes it ever harder for her to breathe, to speak—to live.So when Aza catches a glimpse of a ship in the sky, her family chalks it up to a cruel side effect of her medication. But Aza doesn't thi...

"There was no way I was going to let those brats see me cry.""My curiosity never failed me.""My innocence until that moment was as big as the wide-open sky."In Patricia L. Headley's third memoir, The Sweet Flame of Childhood, she recounts with humility her memories, developmental lessons, and "all those characters" who played a role in shaping her life in the 1950s and 60s. One in a family of nine, growing up in a small Iowa town, Pat love...

This amazing book is all about finding a new way to discover oneself. Do you want to be free to form new habits, break old ones, bring love into your life? Well All of those things depend on how well you know yourself and this book takes the approach of understanding oneself through the 'tuning' of the senses. Really learn how you experience your world from the inside, and how that relates to projecting the world you want on the outside! The inspiration for this work was simple enough… due...

This book explores the life and ministry of John Wesley from the perspective of Murray Bowen's Extended Family Systems Theory and to a lesser extent from Alfred Adler's concept of family constellation. Throughout the book, the author uses concepts drawn from these theories to explore significant historical and pivotal events in the life of John Wesley. Beginning with family events prior to his birth, the author also explores his early family constellation, influential themes, factors shapi...

From the New York Times bestselling author of The Mere Wife comes Maria Dahvana Headley's Tor.com Original short story "The Girlfriend's Guide to Gods"Gods won’t save you. Gods will break you. Nevertheless, you will persist. And become anew.This is the first myth: that your boyfriend from when you were fifteen will come and get you out of hell. He might come, but he won’t get you.At the Publisher's request, this title is b...

New York Times bestselling author Maria Dahvana Headley’s fierce, feminist retelling of the classic tale of Beowulf.To those who live there, Herot Hall is a paradise. With picket fences, gabled buildings, and wildflowers that seed themselves in ordered rows, the suburb is a self-sustaining community, enclosed and secure. But to those who live secretly along its periphery, Herot Hall is a fortress guarded by an intense network of gates, surveillance cameras...

"Stanley's Adventures in the Wilds of Africa" is a captivating narrative that chronicles the remarkable journeys of explorer Henry Morton Stanley. The book vividly details his expeditions across the African continent, showcasing the challenges he faced, the landscapes he traversed, and the diverse cultures he encountered. Through engaging storytelling, the authors bring to life Stanley's relentless pursuit of knowledge and adventure, highlighting his encounters with wildlife and indigenous...

"Broad-Sword and Single-Stick" is a comprehensive exploration of the martial arts of swordsmanship and stick fighting, authored by Baron Rowland George Allanson-Winn Headley and Clive Phillipps-Wolley. The book delves into the techniques, philosophies, and historical contexts of these combat forms, providing readers with a rich understanding of their significance. With detailed illustrations and practical advice, it serves as both a manual for practitioners and a historical document for en...

"Life and Military Career of Major-General William Tecumseh Sherman" by P. C. Headley is a comprehensive biography that delves into the life of one of America's most prominent military figures. The book explores Sherman's early years, his rise through the ranks during the Civil War, and his strategic brilliance that led to significant victories for the Union. Headley provides a detailed account of Sherman's personality, his relationships with fellow generals, and his controversial tactics,...

Half Hours in Bible Lands, Volume 2 by P. C. Headley is a richly detailed historical and geographical exploration of the ancient lands mentioned in the Bible. The second volume continues Headley's journey through the locations that form the backdrop to many of the biblical narratives, offering readers insights into the culture, customs, and history of these significant regions.Headley writes with a blend of scholarly research and accessible narrative, aiming to transport readers to the ver...