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Connor's Gambit
by Z Gottlieb
Want to be a better writer? Perfect your process. For example, do you fear the blank page? You may be skipping the essential early phases of writing. Do you generate swarms of ideas but never publish anything? You need strategies to focus and persist to the finish. When you learn to work with your brain instead of against it, you'll get more done and have more fun. Master the inner game of writing The Writer's Process combines proven practices of successful authors with cognitive science research about how our minds work. You'll learn: How to invite creativity and flow into the writing process Why separating the writing process into different steps makes you more productive How to overcome writer's block, negative feedback, and distractions How to make time for writing in a busy, interrupt-driven lifeIt's filled with ideas that you can put into practice immediately. The Writer's Process is a 2017 Readers' Favorite Gold Medal Winner and a Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Silver Award winner.Simone LaFray and the Chocolatiers' Ball
by S P O'Farrell
When an infamous thief comes to Paris, genius middle-schooler Simone LaFray must track him down and prevent him from stealing a famous painting-on top of taking care of her younger sister, working in the family pastry shop, and helping her father prepare for the world-renowned Chocolatiers' Ball!Temporal Experiment (Temporal Universe Book 1)
by Joe Pranaitis
An original e-novel from the Original Series universe! The Enterprise-E arrives in unclaimed space for a rendezvous with the Starfleet science vessel Newton. Jean-Luc Picard and his crew have been ordered to assist the Newton with the final phase of its current mission—a mission that brings Picard face to face with something he never thought he would see again: the phenomenon known as the Nexus. Less than twelve years after it left the Alpha Quadrant, the Nexus ribbon has now returned. Tasked to track and study the phenomenon as it re-entered the galaxy, the specialist science team on the Newton discovered that the orbital path of the Nexus has been radically altered by the actions of the rogue El-Aurian Tolian Soren—taking it deep into the territory of The Holy Order of the Kinshaya, one of the key members of the Typhon Pact. Starfleet Command is unwilling to allow the Kinshaya—and by extension, the Typhon Pact—free access to what is essentially a gateway to anywhere and anywhen, as a single operative could use the Nexus to change the course of galactic history….Fall of Titan (Realm Book 1)
by H.G. Ahedi
In the twenty-fourth century, a sophisticated security system called the perimeter guards the outer rim of the solar system. Governed by Titan, a powerful space station, the perimeter is almost impenetrable. Emmeline Augury, an astrophysics cadet on Titan, believes in a family folklore about a mythical device with unlimited power. Recognizing its scientific and military value, she uses unorthodox methods to follow a trail of cleverly concealed clues. Her search uncovers an ancient plaque, which reveals a star map of a secret network of portals leading to the device, the key that opens the doors to the seven realms. Suddenly, the key to absolute power is in her grasp, and everyone wants a piece of it, especially the power-hungry Orias queen. What began as a scientific adventure turns into a dangerous manhunt when an Orias fleet attacks Titan. The queen threatens to slaughter everyone unless she is given the device. When the fate of Titan and the seven realms hangs in the balance, Emmeline must make a choice. Will she save her home or the device? Realm: The Fall of Titan is a Sci-fi Fantasy and the first novel in this book series.The 666 Horrors Of Nicholas Blackheart
by Alexander MID Night
This book is the first installment in the series, "The 666 Horrors Of Nicholas Blackheart." This series follows the life of Nicholas Blackheart, a young yet successful writer and student, who finds himself surrounded by two new family members. To make matters worse, a deranged killer is stalking the young writer, while recreating scenes from one of his horror novels. As Nicholas dives deep into the rabbit hole the killer has dug, he finds himself dancing to the tune of a paranormal conspiracy. Fortunately for Nicholas, however, he does not have to face this madman's wrath alone. Rose, a female detective who has a crush on the young student, comes to Nicholas's aid after the killer made first contact.Nicholas and Rose will soon learn that the killer is just the tip of a very nasty iceberg, and that more challenges await them. This supernatural thriller will pull at your heartstrings as you read page after page.The Hundredth Floor
by J.S. Frankel
Kyle Toombs, seventeen, is about to walk the race of his life. Suffering from the mental and physical aftereffects of a terrible accident that almost took his life, bullied at school, he enters a contest in order to show that he’s capable of doing the impossible. The contest is at a local hotel, and the rules are simple—walk up to the fifty-ninth floor and then down again. Rule number two is that he must have a partner, and his partner comes in the form of Marina Ohanian, another student who has secrets and scars of her own. Along the way, things go from the mundane to the unsettling to the truly horrifying, as a demon named Ankrus makes an appearance, toying with their minds as well as the reality they are in. Various scenarios, some that are amusing in a grotesque way, and some that are simply grotesque, beset the duo, and they offer challenges to the mind and spirit. It’s up to Kyle and Marina to concentrate on the task at hand—finishing the race—before Ankrus can accomplish his own task, one that is too terrifying to contemplate.A Girl Called Ari
by P. J. Sky
"It's been a hot minute since I've read a book that fits so well into the dystopian genre" - Witty & Sarcastic Book Club "You MUST MUST MUST read the book. Oh, and watch out for crocodiles!" - Taryn, Dragons Codex "The absolute strength of the book is the ongoing dynamic and developing relationship between the two which always feels natural and believable" - Bookends & Bagends In a distant future... A world divided... A walled city in a devastated wasteland... a struggle for power becomes a struggle to survive... with friends like these, who needs enemies? How would you survive beyond the comfortable walls of your world? For Starla, a struggle for power becomes a struggle for survival when she finds herself on the wrong side of the wall. Fleeing her abductors and lost in the wasteland, she faces starvation, warring factions, bloodthirsty creatures, and the endless burning sun. And then there's Ari... who is she really? And can she really trust this girl from the wasteland to lead her back to the city gates? One thing's for sure, Starla's once privileged life will never be the same...Fear Farm
by S. J. Krandall
Within one year, reports of several missing people took over the media. The victims, all had ventured to parts of the deep wooded countryside never to return. Rumors, posted from local townsfolk, of what might have happened to them caught the attention of the public. Some said the undead may have taken them. Others believed that quick changes in weather patterns played part in their disappearances. A survivor, the only witness, was committed for madness as her story went uncredited. Even though some information was strange investigators, family, friends and adventure seekers all looked into them finding nothing. The lack of any evidence baffled the minds of the people involved as they continued to search for answers. Among them, a young woman so obsessed with these stories in her past that her own nightmares become a reality as she stumbles upon unspeakable horrors playing out before her very own eyes. Are they made up in her mind? Are they a dream? Or is she next? Whether real or fantasy, a story was unfolding before her and she could not stop the images that played out as she confronts who or what was responsible for these individuals grotesque fate.Kerwall Town
by S.D. Reed
"By far the best book I have read this year. Not only in the horror genre, but overall." After two strangers appear in the dilapidated 70s' town of Kerwall, the lives of every resident change. Members of the community are forced together as the number of bodies and secrets increase with every passing moment. As tensions rise and the inhabitants reach breaking point the question is raised: is it Kerwall's newcomers draining its inhabitants or are they simply slipping through the cracks which have existed all along. With knowledge as their only tool against the world's deadliest predator, the hunt for power commences. Kerwall's hope rests on the shoulders of its youngest residents, forcing them into the depths of the earth, questioning everything they've ever known.Will Kerwall ever be safe, or is the whole town trapped in the grasp of these outsiders?Warning: DO NOT ENTER ALONE. Drag someone with you and if you are unable make sure to leave with your sanity in tact. This nod to classic horror will leave you feeling as isolated as every character, constantly checking over your shoulder until the very last pages. Beginning the universe in which Reed's future novels will take place, Kerwall Town demonstrates the scope of genres which can be expected from him going forward.Out of Place, Out of Control
by Larry Barnowsky
Ellie and Miriam, two CIA agents with extraordinary individual skills, work together with the FBI and Mossad to expose terrorist plots, while battling political interference at the highest levels. Ellie, a mathematical and computer super-genius, and Miriam with IDF Special Forces and covert operations expertise, develop intelligence, and follow leads into the field in a non-stop action-packed thrilling adventure with a startling finale.Carling (The One True Child Book 2)
by L.C. Conn
Carling is now in possession of all of her abilities, her life has changed and she has grown. She finally has accepted who she is and what her destiny will be and now the story continues, but always in the background is the meeting with Chaos rushing towards her. And she goes out into the world with Galen at her side to take up her role as the One True Child, to battle the forces of Chaos.Claire (The One True Child Book 3)
by L.C. Conn
At seventeen Claire believes she has a great life living in the city. She likes school, loves free running and enjoys the company of her best friend, Adam. But in one night her world changes forever, suddenly she finds herself fleeing for her life in something that feels like a fairy tail, only worse.Guardians (The One True Child Book 4)
by L.C. Conn
Claire Brown is embarking on a new adventure, one that will take her to the other side of the world, far from the security her family gives her. Life in the last six years has changed so much for her and now she is following her passion for history and archaeology to Scotland. What she finds there in that ancient land amazes and delights her, but her old life soon comes following behind. Once more she is in danger and the stakes are higher, not just for herself. She must succeed.Haunted (Cranston Mysteries)
by H.G. Ahedi
Three deaths, an invisible weapon and a deadly plot Roumoult Cranston’s life is never boring. He either invites trouble, or it finds him. This time his best friend Dr. William Sterling is at the heart of investigating three suicides that he believes are ingenious murders. Everyone thinks he is crazy, including Roumoult. But when William disappears it triggers a frenzied search leading to a police investigation. Thus, begins the journey to find a ruthless predator. Following a trail of bizarre clues Roumoult discovers they are all pawns in a deadly game. To his horror, one by one the pawns begin to tumble. Prime suspects turn into maniacs. The detectives are at the verge of cracking, and he barely escapes death. Nothing makes sense until he finds the secret game changer – The Ship Of The Dead. But his victory sets off a deadly trap leading to a horrendous genocide in the heart of New York. He knows, this vicious murderer will spare no one, but if by some miracle he and his friends survived, this killer would haunt them for the rest of their lives.Kyt Wright
Elisabeth Bathory wears a police uniform and patrols the streets of London at night. Elisabeth Bathory is over four hundred and sixty years old. Elisabeth Bathory is a vampire. Elisabeth Bathory enforces the Edict ensuring humans are never killed by vampires. Humans are starting to turn up dead and it's obvious her people are behind it!Sentinels (The One True Child Book 1)
by L.C. Conn
The world is still new and the war between Order and Chaos is reaching its breaking point. But Order has a plan. The One True Child is born to two of Order's Sentinels and hidden in the secret valley which guards the way to the most sacred of spots, the standing stones. Brought up by the Guardian of the Stones and her family, Carling does not know who she is and why she was born. Until she turns thirteen. The truth is revealed and she comes into her abilities which are beyond the normal for one of The People. And her story begins, setting her on the path to meet Chaos.Stones (The One True Child Book 5)
by L.C. Conn
Claire must face a parent's worst nightmare, her daughter has been taken from her by Marcus Ryder. Now she must submit to his wishes in order to get her back, while trusting a man she thought had left her life for good, Tony. Claire discovers the truth of her parent's death and the ultimate plan Marcus has for her and she is scared. To survive she must delve deep into her inner strengths and abilities, and draw on the love of her family. But will it be enough?The Pineys
by Tony DiGerolamo
Trekking to the Jersey Shore has been a Piney right of passage for untold centuries and the Galloway cousins are no exception. But when people start disappearing in the quaint South Jersey town of Ocean Haven, the cousins must hunt down a creature that makes Lucy the Elephant look small!But to Hemingway, the boardwalk is all about reliving his romanticized version of his childhood. For Milton, it's an agonizing replay of a past relationship when he runs into an ex. While Lewis and Shelly begin to sense that their free vacation is a strange trap set by the quiet townsfolk.So grab your Mack and Manco's pizza, bring your Skee Ball tickets and watch out for insane cultists because in South Jersey sometimes the "deer" are boardwalk-sized!Trio of Terror
by Richard Fay
Three tales of terror by horror writer and dark poet Richard H. Fay. "The Redcap of Glamtallon" - while exploring a haunted peel tower, two paranormal investigators encounter something much more sinister than a ghost. "From Within the Earth" - in this dark flash fiction piece, a vengeful planet unleashes a toxic sludge upon humanity. "Those from the Shadows" - an occultist summons bloodthirsty shadow beings.Votes: 2
Werewolf Nights
by Mari Hamill
A Sea of Pearls & Leaves
by Rosalyn Briar
Since Antiquity the natural pearls of the Gulf have been famed as the finest, most lustrous and most plentiful that the world can offer. From the beginnings of trade until the 1930s, these pearls were a major product of the Gulf's coastal peoples. Latterly, from the 17th to the early 20th centuries, rising international demand turned pearling into their economic mainstay. By this time pearls were fished in their millions, and pearling became the pillar of the regional economy, dominating the lives, health and expectations of entire shaikhdoms. The influx of people and wealth to the coast permanently transformed the Gulf, providing the manpower and capital to germinate and nurture the city-states - notably Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah and Ras al-Khaimah - which endure there today. Despite its formative role, there has until now been no book taking the entire history of pearling as its subject. Dr Carter's ground-breaking work traces its evolution on both the Arabian and the Persian sides of the Gulf, and explores the role it played in shaping the political, social and urban configuration that we see in the region today. It shows the extent to which the Gulf economy became dependent on a single commodity, and how, in that respect, pearling resembled the oil industry that would replace it. Lavishly illustrated, this book covers in unprecedented detail the history, development, conduct, florescence and catastrophic collapse of the industry in the early 20th century. It will fascinate not only those wishing to understand the growth and conduct of the pearl fishery, but also those interested in the history of the region and the origins of the Gulf states, and in the colourful story of the global taste for one of mankind's most highly prized precious stones.Ark of the Apocalypse
by Tobin Marks
Earth is on the verge of becoming a dead planet. The polar ice caps melted long ago, and it's been decades since the last raindrop fell. Ocean levels rise a dozen meters, and forest fires rage on a global scale. Eleven billion people dying of thirst wage water wars against each other as extinction looms. Humanity needs a new planet. As Earth deteriorates, the nation states desperately work together to build a mechanism for recolonization. And so the Magellan II is born, the first starship capable of interstellar travel. The future of the human race is tasked to ten thousand colonists-now homeless but for the vastness of space and the decks of Magellan II. A distant planet offers hope of survival, but it's a strange, watery world inhabited by giant reptiles. Humanity is starting over, but survival isn't guaranteed.Chasing the Past
by S MacDonald
This exhaustive study of 40 years of Air Force high-tech weaponry challenges myths about U.S. military prowess. With a panoramic sweep and shocking frankness unrivaled in the current literature, Ken Werrell reveals the true extent of the Air Force's technological transformation. Chasing the Silver Bullet traces in unprecedented detail the evolution of the Air Force's entire inventory since the Korean War and offers sage analysis of the strategies and doctrine that fashioned the hardware.Votes: 1
God in the Machine
by Cole Martyn
Into the Forgotten Forest (The Outcrossed Series Book 1)
by River J. Hopkins
The revised edition of the bestselling textbook, covering both classical and molecular plant breeding Principles of Plant Genetics and Breeding integrates theory and practice to provide an insightful examination of the fundamental principles and advanced techniques of modern plant breeding. Combining both classical and molecular tools, this comprehensive textbook describes the multidisciplinary strategies used to produce new varieties of crops and plants, particularly in response to the increasing demands to of growing populations. Illustrated chapters cover a wide range of topics, including plant reproductive systems, germplasm for breeding, molecular breeding, the common objectives of plant breeders, marketing and societal issues, and more. Now in its third edition, this essential textbook contains extensively revised content that reflects recent advances and current practices. Substantial updates have been made to its molecular genetics and breeding sections, including discussions of new breeding techniques such as zinc finger nuclease, oligonucleotide directed mutagenesis, RNA-dependent DNA methylation, reverse breeding, genome editing, and others. A new table enables efficient comparison of an expanded list of molecular markers, including Allozyme, RFLPs, RAPD, SSR, ISSR, DAMD, AFLP, SNPs and ESTs. Also, new and updated “Industry Highlights” sections provide examples of the practical application of plant breeding methods to real-world problems. This new edition: Organizes topics to reflect the stages of an actual breeding project Incorporates the most recent technologies in the field, such as CRSPR genome edition and grafting on GM stock Includes numerous illustrations and end-of-chapter self-assessment questions, key references, suggested readings, and links to relevant websites Features a companion website containing additional artwork and instructor resources Principles of Plant Genetics and Breeding offers researchers and professionals an invaluable resource and remains the ideal textbook for advanced undergraduates and graduates in plant science, particularly those studying plant breeding, biotechnology, and genetics.Supernatural Pizza
by Quinn Buckland
Tired of being under the thumb of The Supernatural Council - Sid the vampire, Tish the succubus and Mac the troll decide to go their own way and open their own business, a small pizza place they lovingly dub Supernatural Pizza. To be successful, the trio must work their way around being bad at marketing, customer reviews, employee interviews, sick days, protestors, and a very angry Supernatural Council.Too Much Is Never Enough
by Morris Lapidus
American architect Morris Lapidus is best known as the designer of glamorous postwar resort hotels in Florida, such as the Fontainebleau (1954) and the Eden Roc (1955) in Miami Beach, and the Americana in Bal Harbour (1956). Yet in a remarkable sixty-year career that began in 1926, he designed more than 500 retail stores, hotels, apartment complexes, and stage sets that captured the popular spirit and changing face of Main Street America in the twentieth century. Lapidus created fantasy environments in which America's middle class, flush with expanding postwar incomes and optimism, could fulfill its desire for glamor, relaxed luxury, and leisure. His signature forms - chevrons, "beanpoles", "woggles", or amoeba shapes, and curving walls and ceilings punctuated by "cheese holes", or cutouts - have become treasured icons of American postwar vernacular architecture. Born in Russia in 1902, Lapidus was brought to New York by his parents a year later, and the family first settled on the Lower East Side. He completed his architecture degree at Columbia University and first earned a reputation by designing stage sets and retail stores in which he developed new theories in store design and essentially created the modern storefront as we now know it. For his famed resort hotels of the 1950s Lapidus designed not only the vast structures but a melange of quasi-French provincial and Italian Renaissance decorative elements that critics would dub "Miami Beach French", including everything from the tableware to his famous "stairways to nowhere". He was one of the first architects to acknowledge the cinema as an overriding influence on American taste.