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In the vacuum left by the break-up of the Soviet Union, long-suppressed national rivalries are poised to wreak havoc.A leading Communist contacts Olympic hero Ruslan Shanidza. He begs him to use his popularity among different ethnic groups to halt the slide to civil war.So begins a fraught peace mission that takes Ruslan deep into the conflict zone. But how far can he trust his Communist ally? What is his real agenda? And how can Ruslan protect himself against the brutal fanatics on both sides who want him out of the way so they can get on with their war?

These characters, whether human, alien, or a creation of pure fantasy, navigate worlds where technology and magic redefine the boundaries of possibility. They are architects of their destinies, wielding advanced technologies or arcane powers to confront challenges that stretch the limits of their courage, wisdom, and moral compass. Through their journeys, they confront not only external adversaries but also internal conflicts, exploring themes of identity, responsibility, and the nature of humanity itself. Their stories are set against a backdrop of vast galaxies, dystopian futures, or realms where dragons soar and cities float among the clouds, offering a canvas for the exploration of complex ethical dilemmas, the consequences of power, and the quest for understanding in a universe of endless diversity.

SpeedFitters arrives at an accident scene before an ambulance, deciding if your limbs will be re-attached. No insurance? No problem. Your limbs are sold off, but you get shiny-new SpeedFitters prosthetic at a 10% discount! Working shootings and car accidents, Steven Kelly slops up limbs to keep a roof over his head. He wants the American dream, ridding himself of his divorced, one-room apartment existence. With an abundance of limbs, the mean streets of Chicago have been good to Steven. And when he meets Lisa, true love has found him for the first time. Chicago's windy city politics derail everything instituting sweeping laws, reducing speed limits on expressways below 100 mph and increasing police presence to reduce shootings. It won't be long before the bank takes Steven's house once the parts pool dries up. And the back luck keeps coming--SpeedFitters cuts his health insurance, putting his new baby's kidney transplant on hold. Only a criminal boss--who's decided to process his competition--can save Steven's American dream. Is it an offer he can't refuse?

The Food 101 Foundation is dedicated to combating food insecurity and promoting nutritional well-being in underserved communities. Our primary goals include alleviating hunger by providing access to nutritious meals, educating communities on healthy eating habits, and supporting local food systems to ensure sustainable sources of nourishment. We advocate for policies that address the root causes of food insecurity, empower communities through initiatives like community gardens, and work to reduce food waste by redirecting surplus food to those in need. Additionally, we aim to enhance school meal programs to support children's development and raise public awareness to mobilize community support and volunteerism. Through these efforts, the Food 101 Foundation strives to create lasting change and build healthier, more resilient communities. ⁠https://gofund.me/d6019029⁠

Over 120 of his short stories appeared in various magazines and anthologies since 2010, including Analog, Nature, Strange Horizons, etc. He's the winner of the 2014 WSFA Small Press Award for Short Fiction. He edits the Unidentified Funny Objects series of anthologies and Future Science Fiction Digest. His other projects as editor include The Cackle of Cthulhu (Baen Books), Humanity 2.0 (Arc Manor/Phoenix Pick), Coffee: 14 Caffeinated Tales of the Fantastic (UFO Publishing) and Dark Expanse: Surviving the Collapse (Deorc Enterprises). You can visit his official home page and blog at alexshvartsman.com

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An ordinary man. An age old evil. A blood-soaked nightmare with no escape. When reporter Phil Sturgess hears of a new rock band called Minstrel's Bargain, his life descends into horror. As the city he lives in succumbs to ever more violent and macabre episodes of shocking murders and barbarous acts of self-destruction, Sturgess begins to understand that there is something very wrong with Minstrel's Bargain. Something very wrong indeed. With time running out for humanity, Sturgess is threatened with an ancient malevolence. And to stop it, he is forced to confront the terrifying stranger who has been dogging his footsteps for months. The only question is; will Sturgess do what needs to be done? If not, the souls of millions will be destroyed.

GIRL IN THE ASHES takes the reader deeper into the morally gray area of doing the wrong thing for the right reasons. Caught in the now dark City of Lights, with survival a daily challenge. GIRL IN THE ASHES is a Trojan horse into Holocaust education, that seeks to reveal a different view of the atrocities of the occupation through a new lens that allows more and new people into the conversation.

She has a BFA in painting/ drawing and an MA in Studio Art. She has written three art books: How to Draw, How to Paint and Art History & Appreciation, which are used in her college and online classes. She speaks at conferences, retreats, events, webinars, workshops and podcasts.

These stories often feature heroic quests, where protagonists embark on journeys to overcome formidable challenges and battle dark forces. Richly woven with elements of folklore and imagination, fantasy novels create immersive experiences that explore timeless themes of good versus evil, bravery, and the power of hope. Through their vivid settings and intricate plots, these novels allow readers to escape reality and explore the limitless possibilities of the fantastical, igniting the imagination and offering a sense of wonder.

Ruslan Shanidza makes little secret of his contempt for the ruling Communists. He gets away with it until a fight with a Party leader’s son brings him to the attention of the KGB. They give him an ultimatum: work for us or we will lock you up.Ruslan fights to pursue his dreams without sacrificing his integrity. But when the KGB arrest his lover for anti-Soviet agitation, they take him in too. Their aim is to break him and force him to testify against her.This gripping political thriller is set in the last decade of the Cold War. As the Soviet Union begins to crumble, Ruslan finds himself caught up in ethnic conflict that reignites with catastrophic results.

Author of the epic fantasy adventure Servants of the Moon and Sun series. Talia: Heir to the Fairy Realm is the first in the series.

The Diabetes Book was previously published as "Living on a Tightrope: Coping with Diabetes Hall of Famer Ron Santo was a diabetic who starred for the Chicago Cubs in the 1960’s. These were the dark ages of diabetes care, and Santo struggled with his disease in secret. His amazing story illustrates the unique problems of living with diabetes and helps show the incredible progress that’s been made in treating it since then.One thing hasn’t changed: old wives tales and incorrect common “knowledge” are so rampant that millions of people believe things that simply aren’t true. This includes many diabetics and it’s even worse among the general public. This can result in genuine fear, a naïve disregard for its seriousness, or anything in between.The Diabetes Book is easily readable and uses compelling real-life stories to explain practical realities to diabetics, those who love them, and those who worry about it. It inspires everyone – diabetic or not – to pursue strong, healthy lives.

"That evil now comes near to overflowing its bounds.”Allabva stood, staring at Hronomon. This was what he wanted to talk about? Was this real?“What do you mean, overflow its bounds?” Allabva asked.“Perhaps you saw the sky split open last night?” Hronomon said.Allabva shared a look with Mother, then both nodded, faces pale. “And a few months ago,” Mother said. “What does that have to do with this?”“Those are cracks in the prison. More will come in the next months. We must prepare, be ready to stop it. When the evil bursts its prison, all the world will feel it.”*****Allabva is content with a quiet life, tending her mother’s orchard and nurturing a budding romance. Though legends of the Nightshade Unicorn, a frightful beast, echo in the shadows, Allabva pays them no heed. Unicorns—Nomord—are peaceful, lighthearted, and all female.Until a male Nomord, the Forerunner, singles her out, summoning her on an urgent mission to aid the great Shrongelin—another being from legend—and save the world from an impossible, evil menace.Now, she races against time and faces the realization that what she didn’t know can hurt her—and threaten the entire world.

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A family desperate for a fresh start finds themselves tangled up in a strange connection to a mysterious old house. After experiencing marriage troubles and dark pasts, Ian and Lyana Keane are ready to leave Boston behind and move with their two kids--Ariel (15) and Zach (12)--to the sleepy New Hampshire town of Littleton. They are inexplicably drawn to an old house that they all feel an immediate connection to--a home complete with a rich history, extensive grounds, intriguing character, and a Caretaker.  But as time goes on, strange things begin to happen with the house and the family living within its walls. They see recurring symbols, experience realistic hallucinations, uncover mysteries they can't explain. One by one the Keane family realise that dark forces - or something stronger - are afoot. Be it cursed ancient mythology, dark magic, or just chilling coincidence, the Keane family are forced to rely on Marshall the caretaker for help, but is he really as kind and cooperative as he seems?

Seventeen-year-old Ross Collins has three main cares in life: sport, girls and scraping by on just enough revision for his exams. But then, just one day after passing his driving test, he causes an accident in which another driver is killed.The police arrest him for causing death by careless driving.Devastated, distraught and overcome with remorse, he sets off on a desperate search for redemption in religion. He joins the Alpha Course, but there he meets Omega Bee, a theology student whose faith is crumbling. She sabotages his quest by teaching him the truth about the human origins of Christianity and the Bible.But who needs truth when you have killed somebody?

In the gorgeous small town of Ivy Falls, Torran is putting all her passion into building her new career in house restoration, trying desperately to help the town keep its identity and charm. She has no time for love but when her childhood sweetheart, Beck, comes back to town and outbids her on her dream house at auction, sparks fly. This man broke her heart. Can she ever trust him again? For Beck, Ivy Falls means trauma and loss. He knows his sudden departure hurt Torran badly but there are things she doesn’t know. He never intended to return to Ivy Falls so why is he there, bidding on his childhood home? His feelings for Torran are as strong as ever but Torran means Ivy Falls and Beck can’t go back there. Can he find a way to heal his past and find his future?

Offered the chance to run his twin brother's A.I. company, Anthony Wilson ditches his failing screenwriting career to start anew in Macau. The job turns highly lucrative when Anthony's new client, Cash Cheang, a pompadour-topped and Johnny Cash-loving casino operator, hands him a bag full of cold hard Yuan to implement a facial recognition system in his casino.Hearing about Anthony's past life as a screenwriter, Cash offers him another job - ghostwriting a biography about the casino mogul's life rising from the mean streets of Macau to becoming one of the city's most notorious and successful businessmen. Anthony accepts the job while also agreeing to help Cash sell his latest scheme, a cryptocoin aimed at raising funds for

Allowing readers to escape into richly imagined worlds that reflect and refract our own. Through mythic quests, magical realms, and heroic journeys, fantasy novels delve into fundamental questions about identity, morality, and the human condition. By conjuring alternate realities, fantasy authors invite us to confront our deepest fears and desires, to challenge societal norms and conventions, and to reimagine the possibilities of our world. In this way, fantasy novels serve as a powerful tool for social commentary, personal growth, and cultural critique, offering readers a chance to engage with complex issues and ideas in an immersive and transformative way.

It uses carefully selected words to evoke emotions, capture moments, and provoke thought, transcending the mere act of communication to become an art that resonates with the depths of the human experience. Through various styles and forms, from the haiku to the sonnet, poetry explores themes as diverse as love, grief, nature, and social injustice, offering both the poet and the reader a means to explore the complexities of life and the subtleties of emotion. It serves not only as a mirror reflecting societal values and personal experiences but also as a window into the diverse cultures and historical periods from which it springs.

Poetry has a long and varied history, evolving differentially across the globe. It dates back at least to prehistoric times with hunting poetry in Africa and to panegyric and elegiac court poetry of the empires of the Nile, Niger, and Volta River valleys.Some of the earliest written poetry in Africa occurs among the Pyramid Texts written during the 25th century BCE. The earliest surviving Western Asian epic poem, the Epic of Gilgamesh, was written in the Sumerian language. Food 101 Merchandise on Etsy and Shopify. https://34d86c-f5.myshopify.com/ https://www.etsy.com/shop/Food101Merchandise?ref=dashboard-header

Swordplay, magic, intrigue and friendships stronger than iron: the first volume in the new swashbuckling fantasy series by the best-selling author of The Greatcoats. Damelas Shademantaigne picked a poor night to flee a judicial duel.  He has precious little hope of escaping the wrath of the Vixen, the most feared duellist in the entire city, until he stumbles through the stage doors of the magnificent Operato Belleza and tricks his way into the company of actors. An archaic law provides a temporary respite from his troubles - until one night a ghostly voice in his head causes Damelas to fumble his lines, inadvertently blurting out a dreadful truth: the city's most legendary hero may actually be a traitor and a brutal murderer. With only the help of his boisterous and lusty friend Bereto, a beautiful assassin whose target may well be Damelas himself, and a company of misfit actors who'd just as soon see him dead, this failed son of two Greatcoats must somehow find within himself the courage to dig up long-buried truths before a ruthless band of bravos known as the Iron Orchids come for his head. Oh, and there's still that matter of the Vixen waiting to duel him....

Magic and science were one once.The Artificers of old could create great wondersbeyond imagination.But these great builders were banished long ago, andtheir machines have lay dormant for many years.Until now.Now they awake, and work once more. But no one in theEmpire knows why or how, or how to stop it.A mysterious group intent on raising an ancient evil have appeared once more.And they are up to something in Slade's home town…

If you enjoy engrossing and thought provoking reads, full of humor, adventure and intrigue, then you should get this book. Although the bookspans sixty years, the core of the story takes place in a remote location in Canada’s far north, where Alastair, discontented with the passivity of an early retirement, went to live with a small First Nations band in search of adventure and a deeper meaning to life. He found what he was looking for. Cultural differences and a challenging environment caused a paradigm shift in his spirituality and life philosophy.

For fans of Karen Russell's Swamplandia! comes a new tale of found family and magic.After his mother dies, Peter Berry collects memories in broken watches the way others collect photographs. Peter takes his box filled with broken watches and flees his childhood home to a battered apartment complex in San Francisco—his mother's favorite city—in an attempt to bury the box with the dark truths of her haunting memory before she returns to take him too. The night Sofia Morales's daughter disappears, Sofia begins to hear her daughter's voice. Her world crumbles—her marriage crumbles. After demanding her husband leave, Sofia runs from Buenos Aires, Argentina to San Francisco—a city she always wanted to visit—renting an apartment in a beat-up complex at the edge of North Beach and blasting the radio to escape the voice of whom she can't bear to listen. Peter and Sophia become close friends in the confined space of the city, finding companionship in the shadow of their unspoken nightmares. When Sofia receives a letter from her estranged husband, and Peter proves unable to bury his box of watches, the ghosts of their pasts once more threaten the lives they have created, now tearing at the fabric of their friendship with the tormented memories they keep, whether real or imagined. Unfolding over three decades, Life Between Seconds sets Peter and Sophia on a collision course with their respective pasts propelling them toward either redemption or damnation. Engrossing, heartbreaking, and surreal Douglas Weissman's first adult novel is a meditation on trauma, family, and how to heal after a great loss.

Award-winning food writer, aphrodisiac expert and dessert lover Amy Reiley offers a new reason to get into the kitchen. Her latest cookbook, Eat Cake Naked: aphrodisiac desserts to heat up your love life, is a dessert book like no other. This cookbook not only offers modern dessert recipes with easy instructions, but it's the only cookbook around that will improve your love life while satisfying your sweet tooth. For this book, Reiley, known as a leading authority on aphrodisiac foods, collaborated with Le Cordon Bleu-trained chef and nutritional expert Delahna Flagg. Together they've created a truly life-changing twist on baking with Eat Cake Naked. The book offers an entire menu of desserts that incorporate the latest superfoods known to ignite the flames of passion...and they're not just desserts to find you romance.

"From her amazingly visceral opening of Let There Be Light to her final haunting echo in the book’s epilogue, Burnell’s voice jumps off the page, much like a microphone-wielding circus MC standing centre ring. [Usurper Kings is] a work of breathtakingly beautiful discovery." Kevin Hogan Sapha Burnell’s stellar poetry collection inspects the feminine through time. From act I’s genesis and the search for meaning within the hunter gatherer mindset, to the existential singularity of a transhumanist future, Usurper Kings is a mind bending cerebral and emotionally rebellious series of poems. Infinitely feminine, mighty and sometimes rebellious, the essence of Usurper Kings is the search to remember feminine might and discover the power to take it back.

The first epic saga of the tale of history's first woman, Lilith. An ancient legend spanning back to the beginning of time, before there was Adam and Eve, there was Adam and Lilith. Lilith has lived a life of rebellion and chaos, birthing a race of half-demons known as the Lilim. Lilith's human avatar, Laylah Rodriguez must hunt these wayward demons to restore balance with Heaven and Earth 

The sequel to the critically acclaimed Fork Me, Spoon Me: the sensual cookbook, Romancing the Stove is your guide to romance, from the kitchen to the bedroom. Discover what makes some of your favorite foods aphrodisiac and how to use cooking as a gateway to finding, keeping and ultimately enjoying romance in your life.

Russ Crawford is Professor of history at Ohio Northern University. He graduated from Chadron State College with a BA in History in 1985, and again in 1991 with a BS in Social Studies Education. He taught high school in South Dakota and Iowa. He received his MA in History in 2000, and his Ph.D. in 2004 from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. He has published three books: The Use of Sports to Promote the American Way of Life During the Cold War: Cultural Propaganda, 1945-1963 (2008), Le Football: The History of American Football in France (2016), and Women’s American Football: Breaking Barriers On and Off the Field (2022).

Hi, my name is Andy N. I am the author of currently 9 full length poetry collections – the most recent being From the Diabetic Ward (Volume 1)’ which talks about my struggle with Diabetes. I am the co-host of Chorlton Cum Hardy (UK)’s always welcoming Literature Open Mic night "Speak Easy" and do ambient music under the name of Ocean in a Bottle (oceaninabottle.bandcamp.com)

The World In Our Words demonstrates humanity, the highs and lows experienced within life. As the reader goes on a journey around the world you will also go on a journey through poetry styles and subjects. Allowing the poet to express them authentically with no restraints, a collaboration which is truly special. Offering a platform to those with limited opportunities for their own works.

Available on Amazon and leading online bookstore worldwide."From her amazingly visceral opening of Let There Be Light to her final haunting echo in the book’s epilogue, Burnell’s voice jumps off the page, much like a microphone-wielding circus MC standing centre ring. [Usurper Kings is] a work of breathtakingly beautiful discovery." Kevin Hogan Sapha Burnell’s stellar poetry collection inspects the feminine through time. From act I’s genesis and the search for meaning within the hunter gatherer mindset, to the existential singularity of a transhumanist future, Usurper Kings is a mind bending cerebral and emotionally rebellious series of poems. Infinitely feminine, mighty and sometimes rebellious, the essence of Usurper Kings is the search to remember feminine might and discover the power to take it back.

Available on Amazon and leading online bookstore worldwide.This fictional account exposes the dark underbelly of the custody industry in American villages. Children are treated like footballs and are simply kicked from place to place, parental rights are routinely violated, often with one parent who is considered no more than a paycheck, and the custody enterprise of judges, lawyers, and counselors profit from the displacement and misery of children. The novel punches hard in the gut and does not let up until the untimely and tragic climax.

Dozens of Pickard's short stories have been published, including Hardwired, which won a Ray Bradbury Creative Writing Prize in 2005. Pickard’s extensive background working with cutting edge technology has proved helpful for imagining fictive universes and societies. Strong satire keeps readers grounded, thinking and laughing.

In his first series, the Three Kingdoms Chronicles, he uses his passion for ancient History and his experience living in Asia to bring you a retelling of China’s most famous civil war. When not writing, Baptiste creates content for two video channels, “Yunique France”, and “Back In Time Fiction”, the channel dedicated to the very best genre of literature.

My name is Keenan Booker and I am a Published Author. I own my publishing company: StarGate Publishing. The books I have written range in many different subjects, such as: Medieval History, Caribbean History, Social Sciences, Philosophy and Spirituality. My most recent completed work is a two volume Encyclopedia titled: The Encyclopedia on The Alchemy of Women. 

Available on Amazon and leading online bookstore worldwide. A drama-packed story of a boy trying to exist in a world that hates him.

Available on Amazon and leading online bookstores worldwide.An American Civil War veteran must survive a clash of empires if he's ever going to find his way back to the woman he loves. This is book 5 of the Long Century series, although YOU DO NOT NEED TO READ THE PREVIOUS BOOKS to enjoy this one. The Prussian Prince is a swashbuckling adventure that'll take you into the heart of the Austro-Prussian War, featuring historically accurate depictions of the Battles of Tratenau and Königgrätz, with real historical characters such as Otto von Bismarck, King Wilhelm I, the Crown Prince Friedrich Wilhelm, and so much more as Germany marches toward unification and dominance over Central Europe.

Available on Amazon and leading online bookstores worldwide. Exploring the world’s most potent aphrodisiacs for steaming up the kitchen or bedroom (or wherever), this cookbook from a leading authority on sensual foods leads readers down the road to romance or, if preferable, simply helps them get down and dirty. More than 40 recipes based on 12 main ingredients are featured, including vanilla-scented sea bass, moist mango meatloaf, ginger mojitos, and Persian love cake, all designed to promote overall sexual health. This limited edition is presented with a new, alternate cover.

Available on Amazon and leading online bookstores worldwide. A war once held in the shadows now escalates into full-scale revolution in the second novel of Justin Lee Anderson’s epic Eidyn Saga. The fog of war is lifted and the conspiracy at the heart of Eidyn finally exposed. Now that they know the truth, Aranok and his allies must find a way to free a country that doesn’t know it’s held captive. But with divided loyalties and his closest friendship shaken, can their alliance hold against overwhelming odds? The quest to retake the country begins here.

Joel C. Flanagan-Grannemann has been writing since childhood, and has a B.A. in writing from the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford in Bradford, PA. He has lived in Columbia, SC for more than twenty years with his wife and editor, Jay-Jay Flanagan-Grannemann, and a coterie of cats. Joel has a day job in back room operations at a major national retail chain where he has worked in various capacities since 1995.

Dreaming is an action adventure novel in the vein of The Mandalorian where an outcast mercenary's world is turned upside down when he meets someone who dreams like no other. You see in his star system dreaming occurs when one releases sexually not during slumber.

Available on Amazon and leading online bookstores worldwide. A Moroccan journalist stumbles upon a story that can make or break her career…and her life. Zakia Karim receives a request to meet a former boyfriend, Elias, who works for an oil and gas company in Morocco. She doesn't respond because her long-distance marriage to an American is already hanging by a thread. Less than a week later, Elias is incinerated in a fracking incident, which may not be an accident. She discovers the oil and gas company is cutting shady deals with someone in the government. The closer Zakia gets to the truth, the more danger she encounters. For security reasons, her family moves to the United States. But when she is accused of murdering a Scottish climate scientist in Iceland, Zakia must uncover the truth about the conspiracy, the Dirty Network, to save herself.

Sci-fi fantasy characters often serve as the bridge between the known and the unimaginable, embodying the essence of exploration and innovation. These characters, whether human, alien, or a creation of pure fantasy, navigate worlds where technology and magic redefine the boundaries of possibility. They are architects of their destinies, wielding advanced technologies or arcane powers to confront challenges that stretch the limits of their courage, wisdom, and moral compass. Through their journeys, they confront not only external adversaries but also internal conflicts, exploring themes of identity, responsibility, and the nature of humanity itself. Their stories are set against a backdrop of vast galaxies, dystopian futures, or realms where dragons soar and cities float among the clouds, offering a canvas for the exploration of complex ethical dilemmas, the consequences of power, and the quest for understanding in a universe of endless diversity. Sci-fi fantasy characters, with their rich backstories and diverse capabilities, invite readers and viewers to question what it means to be human and to imagine what lies beyond the horizon of our current understanding.

Available on Amazon and leading online bookstores worldwide. Behind the Hedgerows is a fictional drama about human nature and the conflicts that go with it. It is 1987 in the Hamptons. Cocaine is the drug of choice, AIDS is rampant, and the Old Guard is trying to hang on as new money invades Long Island's East End. Hunter McPherson, East Hampton resident, entrepreneur, and fitness trainer to those of wealth, takes the reader "south of the highway" behind the manicured hedgerows for a firsthand look at the opulent and romanticized lives of the privileged few who live there.