Urban Exploration

From the creators of the wildly popular 99% Invisible podcast, comes a guidebook to the unnoticed yet essential elements of our cities. Narrated by Roman Mars, with a bonus Q&A and a Full Episode of 99% Invisible. Have you ever wondered what those bright, squiggly graffiti marks on the...

In the last installment of The Knight before Christmas a bomb is dropped and it causes a rift between Exotic and Knight. Terrah thinks she has won, but soon finds that scheming was in vain. After being dropped from Knight Records and sued she goes on a rampage to ruin Knight. She holds a secret that she thoughts no one knows until Knight’s lawyer digs deep to find out all about Terrah. Exotic goes to great lengths to get Knight to understand why she did what she did. In the midst of her trying to tell him she has her own secret that may change things for the both of them. Just when they ...

World War Z: The Complete Edition (Movie Tie-in Edition): An Oral History of the Zombie War is a new version of Max Brooks' episodic zombie novel. The abridged versions of the original stories are now joined with new, unabridged recordings of the episodes that were not included in the...

More than two centuries after World War III poisoned the planet, the final bastion of humanity lives on massive airships circling the globe in search of a habitable area to call home. Aging and outdated, most of the ships plummeted back to Earth long ago. The only thing keeping the two surviving lifeboats in the sky are Hell Divers - men and women who risk their lives by skydiving to the surface to scavenge for parts the ships desperately need.

His people ravaged by a deadly sickness, Tor is the last hunter of the Ulduuk. After desperately praying to his gods for help, Tor witnesses a light burning through the night sky. The shooting star that Tor thinks is the answer to his calls is actually an escape pod containing one passenger: Kaylee Mentz, a human from Earth. On the run from an abusive relationship, Kaylee was trying to start life anew on the off-world colonies when her shuttle got into a terrible accident, sending her hurtling down to the jungle covered surface of Tor’s planet. Kaylee is just a regular old girl with no ...

Some buildings are not just empty. They are filled with the echoes of the past. This gripping work of narrative nonfiction unlocks the gates to the world's most infamous institutions, from the sprawling grounds of Waverly Hills to the brutalist fortress of Volterra in Italy. Go beyond the legends and walk the decaying corridors where the forgotten were left to suffer. This is not just a collection of ghost stories; it is a profound and moving exploration of the real human tragedies that transpired within these walls. Through meticulous research, this book uncovers the harrowing history of ...

Step into the world of Skylar Reyes, where passion knows no boundaries and self-discovery awaits behind closed doors. In this sizzling contemporary romance series, Skylar shares her authentic journey from curious newlywed to confident hotwife, chronicling every heart-pounding encounter and emotional revelation along the way. Each book offers an intimate, first-person account of Skylar and her husband Chris's adventures in the swinger lifestyle—from their nerve-wracking first club experience to their most boundary-pushing explorations. Book 1: Neighbors with Benefits Follow Skylar and ...

Some neighbors share sugar. We shared everything. A journey of passion, pleasure, and self-discovery. This intimate memoir chronicles Skylar's journey from curious author to confident hotwife. What starts as a forbidden moment between new friends quickly evolves into an exploration that challenges everything she thought she knew about fidelity and attraction. Follow Skylar and Chris as they accept their first invitation to an exclusive swingers club, where champagne flows freely and inhibitions melt away under dimmed lights. With unflinching honesty, Skylar details their night of firsts. ...

Heather Clemens never thought that life would turn out like this. Single, alone, and stuck fortune telling out of her house for a meager living, Heather could really use some good news. So she does what she vowed never to do: Read her own fortune. What she sees is shocking and impossible… but that’s when the impossible happens, and Heather finds herself looking into the eyes of Rhys Vandell, a fierce and sexy warrior prince from another world. Heather is his fated prize, the key to completing his rite of passage and earning his royal birthright: the power of the dragon shift. Now, ...

Ryn Tilley came to the desert to paint in solitude away from the city art scene she had come to despise, and to escape from the memory of the man who broke her heart and betrayed her trust. Remote, vast and quiet, Ryn’s refuge was perfect – but she couldn’t shake the feeling that something was missing. That is until a mysterious stranger, dehydrated and lost in the desert, stumbled into her life. Daggen Trys shouldn’t be on Earth, and he especially shouldn’t be lying unconscious in the bed of this beautiful human female. Interaction with humans is strictly forbidden in his mission...

His people conquered humanity...but can he conquer her? Grahf Ven Diel is a master warrior of the Ezrok, the alien race who conquered humanity, and his home is on the battlefield. When he is condemned to a reassignment to the backwater human colony on Mars, Grahf feels he is facing a sentence of misery…until he meets her. He’s never desired a mate before in his life – his training prevents it – but this human girl is unlike any female he’s ever met. Casey Pearce never asked for this. Ordered to quarter this tall and mysterious alien soldier at her farm, Casey is reluctant to trust...

K.T. Tomb introduces three new heroines: bounty hunters Roberta, Riley, and Ricki Vaughan. All sisters. And all tough as nails. When a new client hires the streetwise Vaughan sisters to find and recover a stolen diamond that’s worth millions, the recovery fee alone could save their struggling business. However, their new client refuses to call the police, so the sisters have to keep this case on the down low. And when the prime suspect turns up dead, things really start to heat up in the Deep South. When an unexpected event threatens more than the recovery of the one-of-a-kind gem, all ...

His mission was to protect her, not to fall for her... Reylar Ven Erz is a powerful warrior of the Ezrok, the alien race who conquered humanity, and his kind is at galactic war. Tasked with hunting down an elusive and deadly assassin hiding in the human colony on Mars, Reylar is lead to the doorstep of the human female who he believes is its primary target – and he’ll do everything he can to keep her safe. A brilliant scientist, Doctor Liliandra Cast may hold the key to ending the war that plagues the galaxy. Now she’s on the run from an alien monster who wants her dead, and a whether...

Sometimes the wildest nights teach us the most about ourselves—and the ones we love. When Skylar suggests visiting Club Paradise on Friday night, even she isn't prepared for what awaits. What begins as nervous anticipation quickly transforms into the most liberating night of her life as she surrenders to her deepest, darkest fantasy.

Bob kann es nicht fassen. Eben hat er noch seine Software-Firma verkauft und einen Vertrag über das Einfrieren seines Körpers nach seinem Tod unterschrieben, da ist es auch schon vorbei mit ihm. Er wird beim Überqueren der Straße überfahren. Hundert Jahre später wacht Bob wieder auf, allerdings nicht als Mensch, sondern als Künstliche Intelligenz, die noch dazu Staatseigentum ist. Prompt bekommt er auch gleich seinen ersten Auftrag: Er soll neue bewohnbare Planeten finden. Versagt er, wird er abgeschaltet. Für Bob beginnt ein grandioses Abenteuer zwischen den Sternen - und ein gnadenloser Wettlauf gegen die Zeit.

When rules are broken, the punishment can be deliciously sweet... With her trademark honesty and erotic heat, Skylar delivers her most personal story yet—a raw exploration of what happens when boundaries are crossed and the price that must be paid to restore balance. At the beginning of The Price of Pleasure, Skylar and Chris think they have their new swinging lifestyle figured out. Clear boundaries. Open communication. Mutual respect. But when temptation strikes and Skylar gives in to a forbidden solo encounter, their carefully constructed arrangement threatens to crumble. In this ...

Matthew is a normal 11-year-old boy living with his parents and little sister in Surrey. He's too old and sensible to have an imaginary friend really. Yet when Matthew's parents keep finding him talking and arguing with a strange presence whom Matthew calls Chocky, that's what they believe it must be…at first. But Chocky is oddly sinister, and keeps asking Matthew all sorts of complicated questions about the world and making him behave in unusual and erratic ways. Then Matthew suddenly does something heroic, well beyond his capabilities; the media become interested and the interest in Matthew widens.

After dipping her toes into the world of swinging, Skylar is ready to dive deeper. In book two of the thrilling “Skylar’s Swinger Stories Series," Skylar plunges headfirst into the exhilarating world of swinging, where passion knows no bounds and self-discovery awaits around every corner. After her eye-opening first experiences at an upscale swingers' club, Skylar and her husband more fully commit to the lifestyle. With unflinching honesty, she chronicles what happens when the excitement of first encounters evolves into a deliberate choice that reshapes their marriage. In this steamy ...

"Struck: A Love Symphony" by CJ Tate is a captivating journey through the bustling streets of Chicago's South Side, where the rhythm of life intertwines with the melodies of love. Tyler and Jasmine, best friends since childhood, find their unbreakable bond tested as new emotions and unexpected twists weave a complex love story. As secrets unfold and desires surface, Tyler grapples with the awakening realization that her feelings for Jasmine have transformed into something deeper. In the backdrop of jazz clubs, city lights, and the heartbeat of Chicago, their friendship evolves into a ...

Discover "Charting the Unknown" Embark on a transformative journey through the art and science of navigation with the enthralling eBook, "Charting the Unknown." Venture into the depths of time-honored techniques and the frontiers of technological advancement, as you unlock the secrets of moving confidently through the world. Transport yourself to the realm of expert navigators without the need for a compass or GPS, and immerse yourself in the methodical exploits of map reading, understanding terrain, and the nuances of celestial navigation. Spanning across 20 comprehensive chapters, "...