Max Fischer is a survivor. Born ten minutes too late in a world that only wanted one twin, he's spent his whole life too skinny, too broke, and too gay for anyone to bother keeping. So when the Consortium makes him choose between an electrobolt to the brain and a one-way trip to a planet of cyborgs, of course he picks the cyborgs.LaGrange isn't what he expected. The food is incredible, the borg are unreasonably gorgeous, and — if Max can just survive long enough to get to a ceremon...

The Mother of a Movement is a true story of parental support and unconditional love.The Mother of a Movement tells the story of Jeanne Manford, the founder of PFLAG (Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays). When her son Morty was beaten by New York City officials for handing out pro-gay leaflets, Manford wrote a powerful letter to the New York Post to complain about how Morty was treated. In the letter she ca...

In this edition of Them Days, look back at the linerboard operations, early woods initiatives and practices, through a sample of the songs and stories that arose from them. This audiobook was created in partnership with Them Days Magazine and Archive (Labrador) and the Research Centre for the Study of Music, Media, and Place (Memorial University), with generous funding from Memorial University. Special thanks to Aimee Chaulk (Them Days Magazine and Archive) and the Faculty of Education at ...

"The Sign of the Four" is the second Sherlock Holmes novel by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. The story has a complex plot involving stolen treasure, the Indian Rebellion of 1857, and a secret pact among four convicts and two prison guards.

Win in the EndA Fundraising AnthologyOnce upon a time, an inkling of writers got together to tell stories and raise funds to help one of their own. These are those stories, and all funds raised through retail outlets go directly to Annmarie SanSevero.34 tales from 34 authors. Some new. Some award winners. All inspiring. All for Annmarie.You've got this, Annmarie. You're going to Win in the End.Edited by Leslie BridgwaterExecutive Editor Sam K...

"The Desecrator" is an original short story from the Draegaran Empire, by bestselling author Stephen Brust. This is a tale of the Hawklord Daymar, and of a particular Morganti blade. Vlad Taltos fans will enjoy new insight into Stephen Brust's fantasy series.At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

Award-winning, New York Times bestselling author and guest editor Rebecca Roanhorse and series editor John Joseph Adams select twenty pieces that represent the best examples of the form published the previous year and explore the ever-expanding and changing world of SFF today.Today’s readers of science fiction and fantasy have an appetite for stories that address a wide variety of voices, perspectives, and styles. There is an openness to experiment and pus...

The Fire Bond Brothers, Bir, Zay, Tev and Niz have been hired to guard an alien Ambassador, but they get more than they bargained for with the appearance of a shapely, red-headed human female. She's owned by the ambassador...but not for long if they have their way.Kidnapped from Earth and sold as a pet, Ruby MacTavish, causes her new owner nothing but trouble, until four large, red sexy aliens walk in. Their touch awakens burning passions and she falls under their seductive spell.

When the witches and wizards are away, the familiars will play!Gifted adventurers across time and space often travel with an animal familiar—usually a cat, but possibly other fuzzy, scaly, or prickly creatures. These magical companions lead their humans into mischief, help them out of sticky situations, or offer opinionated commentary along the way.We're familiar with familiars ... or are we?Compiled by New York Times bestselling author Kevin J. And...

From #1 Amazon, New York Times, and USA Today Bestselling Author Ana E Ross...True love never dies.When Adrianna Evans arrives at her six-million-dollar lakeside mansion listing, imagine her shock when she discovers her client is none other than Duncan Bennett, the handsome Brit who had loved her and left her many years earlier. With one look at Duncan, Adrianna’s knees begin to buckle and her heart starts racing out of control. She still ...

Simple, accessible, and direct, this picture book is perfect for kids and parents or teachers to read together, opening the door to conversations about gender stereotypes and everyone's right to be their true selves.Is it okay for boys to cry? Can girls be strong? Should girls and boys be given different toys to play with and different clothes to wear? Should we all feel free to love whoever we choose to love? In this incredibly kid-friendly and easy-to-grasp pictu...

Be careful what you wish for...it just might come true...Join the authors of Wicked Wishes as they explore all the ways a simple wish can go horribly wrong! Will these characters be able to set things right again? Or is that just wishful thinking?100% of proceeds from this anthology will benefit The World Literacy Foundation, a global not-for-profit that works to lift young people out of poverty through literacy. Founded in Melbourne, Australia in 2003,...