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They say there’s nothing in the dark that isn’t there in the light… but have they ever been alone in a big house during a thunderstorm when the power goes out? Have they ever tried to figure out what that strange noise was just then? Author Scott W. Cook has compiled for you a collection of short stories lovingly crafted to help you while away the evening hours… and put a few goose pimples on your skin, too.

For over 40 years, Glen Cook has been among the most well-known, influential, and widely respected authors in science fiction and fantasy. Through classic series such as The Black Company, Garrett P.I., the Dread Empire, Starfishers, Darkwar, and more, his gritty, down-to-earth style left an indelible impression on his listeners around the world, forever shifting the genre landscape and carving out his place as a pioneering icon.

Eleven spellbinding tales of transformation, survival, and grit from the creators of the New York Times bestselling original audiobook MeatEater's Campfire Stories: Close Calls. In MeatEater’s Campfire Stories: Discoveries, Revelations & Near Misses, a collection of outdoorsmen share...

When recipes are stolen, revenge boils over... Lena Larsen's Victorian guest house in New Oslo was supposed to host a simple charity chili competition. But when celebrity chef Chad "Chili" Bartell turns up dead—face down in his own cooking pot—the temperature in the kitchen really starts to rise. With her best friend Charlie, her sheriff boyfriend Mark, and the not-so-subtle guidance of her grandmother's ghost, Lena must sift through a stew of suspects: a food blogger with a fiery temper, a local diner owner with a simmering grudge, an ambitious PR agent stirring up trouble, and a PTA ...

Explore the Uncharted with The Most Incredible Exploration Stories Ever Told! Embark on an unforgettable journey through time and across the globe with this captivating collection of exploration stories that will ignite your sense of adventure and curiosity. In The Most Incredible Exploration Stories Ever Told, we invite you to dive headfirst into the thrilling tales of intrepid explorers who dared to venture into the unknown, unveiling the mysteries of our world. Among several others, you’ll learn about the exploits and adventures of: Marco Polo, the Venetian explorer who became an ...

The name Captain James Cook is one of the most recognisable in Australian history - an almost mythic figure who is often discussed, celebrated, reviled and debated. But who was the real James Cook? This Yorkshire farm boy would go on to become the foremost mariner, scientist, navigator and...

True Crime in Cook County: Stories of Murder, Mystery, and Mayhem in America’s Second City From gangsters and massacres to unsolved mysteries and wrongful convictions... Cook County’s darkest stories are revealed. Chicago has always lived in two worlds: the city of bright lights and ambition, and the shadow city of crime and corruption. True Crime in Cook County takes you on a gripping journey through more than a century of the county’s most infamous cases. 📖 Inside you’ll discover: The St. Valentine’s Day Massacre (1929) that defined gangster-era Chicago. The shocking Our Lady...

A young girl delights in her grandmother’s stories of days gone by, sparked by keepsakes and simple questions. Grandma shares marvelous stories of mischief, discovery, and laughter, such as a beautiful heart-shaped locket and a curl that cost Grandma more than a lock of hair.

From the bestselling author and "master of the medical thriller" (The New York Times), Robin Cook, comes a new tale of suspense-horror about a first-year resident whose life-shattering visions reveal the truth behind some of the greatest medical advances in the history of medicine...

Beginning with Creation, The Advent Storybook invites your family on a beautiful, chronological journey through ancient stories, tracing God’s faithful promise to send a Rescuer—Jesus. Each of the 25 Bible stories begins with a key verse and ends with a thoughtful question, helping you and your children think and talk about the reason we celebrate Jesus’ birth. This year, begin a new Christmas tradition. Create memories your family will cherish.

Immerse yourself in stories of these useful plants, from herb gardens to remote wildernesses. Herbs have been used by humans throughout history - for cooking, medicine, rituals, and more. They are also a huge part of the modern world, from gardening, food, and cosmetics to medicines fighting...

--- This story is hugely inspired by the Roblox game named Doors. Credits to LSPLAH for all characters, game elements, and just everything that this book is inspired by from this game. Great job at terrifying me and my friends! :) ---o--- I sweat profusely as I approach the next door. Time and time again, I've almost died in this strange hotel and something was telling me that whatever was on the other side was going to be my ticket to the afterlife. ---o---

The Action Bible presents more than 230 fast-paced narratives in chronological order, making it easy to follow the Bible’s historical flow and building up to the thrilling climax of God’s redemptive story.

If you were blind would you know the concept of sight? Do ghosts fall in love with the living? Would an immortal being really want to live forever? What if Cinderella took revenge on her father's murderer? Find out in this explosive new collection of Young Adult short stories!

‘We all agree that this world is in trouble. Many feel that events are totally out of control and that our leaders can do no more than paper the cracks while the edifice of human society on this earth is falling apart … For the first time since the end of the last Ice Age, the present human race is in real danger of extinction. There is a maximum imbalance between man’s outward powers and his inward weakness.’ So began the last book written, almost fifty years ago, by the philosopher and spiritual teacher John G. Bennett. At the time of writing it he was conducting year-long courses...

Chinese was the earliest truly global cuisine. When the first Chinese laborers began to settle abroad, restaurants appeared in their wake. Yet Chinese has the curious distinction of being both one of the world's best-loved culinary traditions and one of the least understood. For more than a century, the overwhelming dominance of a simplified form of Cantonese cooking ensured that few foreigners experienced anything of its richness and sophistication—but today that is beginning to change.

Comedian Jim Gaffigan reveals his most intimate food memories, opinions, and fantasies that will keep you laughing all the way to the refrigerator. “What are my qualifications to write this book? None really. So why should you read it? Here’s why: I’m a little fat. If a thin guy were to...

How do you get your dinner? That is the basic question of economics. When economist and philosopher Adam Smith proclaimed that all our actions were motivated by self-interest, he used the example of the baker and the butcher as he laid the foundations for the “economic man”. He argued that the baker and butcher didn't give bread and meat out of the goodness of their hearts. It's an ironic point of view coming from a bachelor who lived with his mother for most of his life - a woman who cooked his dinner every night.

You've watched Keep Sweet: Pray and Obey, the top 5 true-crime docuseries on Netflix. Now discover the revealing memoir of one woman featured in the series who was forced into polygamous marriage and her brave struggle to protect others from the same fate. Rebecca Musser grew up in fear...

📘 NEW EDITION — Now with Drawings 😲 The Ultimate Book of Weird Facts Wacky. Wild. 100% True. Did you know... 🚀 A golf ball was once hit on the Moon? 🧽 Astronauts can’t wash their clothes in space? 👕 The world’s biggest T-shirt is larger than a football field? Get ready for a wild journey through some of the strangest, funniest, and most unbelievable facts ever recorded. From space and sports to fashion, food, and history — this book proves that truth really is stranger than fiction. 🔎 Inside, you’ll discover: 🌌 Space Oddities A mysterious Cold Spot in space ...