-- This issue has three World Fantasy Award winners! --That's right, every single story in this issue is by an author who has won the prestigious World Fantasy Award:- Ken Liu- S.P. Somtow, and- Zoran Živković.And it doesn't stop there, because ISF Issue #4 has depth. Not only does it contain a story by renowned Serbian author Zoran Živković, it also includes an article looking at his entire body o...

After Solenum's disappearance, Galax runs away from his home, breaking all the rules, with the intent of finding the one Seer he knows may be able to help him find her; Vervaine. But it will not be easy to get to the Meadows of Serenium when the entire Pallium society and Altor army are hunting him down, unless he can find an ally.Is Calycanthus strong enough to face the dangers that lie ahead and save Solenum from the Regius dungeons? Can he count on the support of Datura, or has ...

While Solenum and Calycanthus are trapped in Immortalis Silva, Zinc continues to move forward.The Civilians band together with the Rangers, planning a revolution to take back the freedom the Altors owe them. But the proud guardians have bigger things to worry about. Control over the Regius troops has been lost. Palliums and Altors suffer as the death of Sage releases the rage of the Blue Blood soldiers. With her gone, the Altors begin to lose their footing with the amount of attack...

Although Solenum saves Galax from death due to the light phenomenon, he is forced to leave her side in order to get to safety. With Xania gone, the Regius have declared war and terror upon all of Zinc, including their own kind who refuse to bow down to the new hierarchy.Delph quickly realizes his mission of justice for the Civilians will have to wait, while Maya finds herself running from the Regius with the most unlikely of people.Calycanthus and Solenum must harness the po...

An underground war is taking place, kept hidden from the public eye by those called the Altors and Regius. Although unaware at first of what their involvement brings to the people of Zinc, Calycanthus' close proximity to the Altors allows him to uncover parts of the truth, creating an important turning point that may just be the kick the Altors need to beat the Regius. But it is Solenum who will find the possible key that can lead to a peaceful future.Is Galax an exception to the r...

Drawing on the principles of welfare economics and public finance, this second edition of Cost-Benefit Analysis: Theory and Application provides the theoretical foundation for a general framework within which costs and benefits are identified and assessed from a societal perspective. With a thorough coverage of cost-benefit concepts and their underlying theory, the volumecarries the reader through the steps of a typical evaluation process, including the identification, measurement, and com...

Following the Sun. A Quiet Adventure in the Sky. High above the jungle, two little birds set off on a magical journey through the sky. With fluttering wings and brave hearts, they travel together across clouds, light, and wonder—learning that courage grows stronger when shared.The Journey to the Sun is a warm, uplifting picture book about friendship, curiosity, and believing in yourself. Told through beautiful, peaceful imagery and simple storytelling, thi...

Parents who play Grammy winner Lil Nas X's 12-times platinum single Old Town Road on repeat will want to take their kids and ride on over to this audiobook written and narrated by the music mega-star!A is for adventure*. Every day is a brand-new start!*B is for boots—whether they're big or small, short or tall.And C is for country.Join superstar Lil...

This is a novelette from the author of the Gat Burroughs Series. Synopsis Rani Perreira has been a street kid since she was thirteen years old. She’s adapted, becoming as brutal as the world around her.   All she knows about her own origins is that she was born in the infamous Prison for Women — long ago shut down amidst scandal — to a woman named Shaila Perreira. What she doesn’t know is that her birth shouldn’t have been possible since her moth...

The Lost Railway of the Jungles a heartwarming children's picture book that invites young readers into a lush jungle world where friendship, curiosity, and nature come together.When Tiger Pup and his friends stumble upon an old, forgotten railway, they discover a glowing jungle train hidden beneath vines and mist. What follows is a gentle adventure filled with teamwork, discovery, and awe—where every moment teaches the value of helping one another and respecting th...

Welcome to Jungle Friends Academy! Where Friends Learn TogetherIn a magical jungle filled with colorful plants and friendly animals, learning begins with friendship.Follow Tiger Pup, Monkey Teacher, and their jungle friends as they help one another, solve small problems, and discover the joy of learning together.Jungle Friends Academy is a heartwarming children's story about kindness, teamwork, and building something special with fr...

Tensions are running high throughout the United States in 1970 as the anti-war movement heats up and a second wave of feminism washes over the nation.Nora Thompson and Russ Ayers, a young couple with a bright future ahead of them, find themselves suddenly torn apart when he is drafted and deployed to Vietnam. Nora grows anxious when months pass by with no word from Russ who is doing his best to serve his country and survive the hell of war.Feeling alone and trapped by her o...