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In 1877, an alien element exploded in Railroad City, Missouri, granting superhuman powers to some of its population. A few of those affected formed a Guild of Honor, committing spectacular acts of bravery and justice. But for one, the Spaceman, a peculiar quirk from years before has taken him over: the Moon calls to him. But why? How? What does a dead world have to offer? Unable to find peace without answers, he asks his allies to build the impossible and undertakes a daring escapade to reach fair Luna. Desperate to find the truth or die trying, he casts himself out into the void.

While Michael and River Bathory are away on vacation, their close friend Landon Kane watches over the house with his brother Logan and River's friend Mia Summers. During their stay, expecting it to be nothing more but a relaxing visit, the house reveals the ghostly presence of a suppressed child and her captor, who she calls the man in the hat. After the activity makes itself known, Logan, Mia, and Landon conduct an investigation and find themselves in a terrifying situation. From within the shadows, the spirit in black lurks - watching over its domain.

Five years after his wife's death, scientist/inventor Joseph Caldwell has become obsessed with the afterlife with hopes of one day contacting the love of his life. Taking the opportunity to conduct a paranormal investigation at a mansion rumored to be haunted, Joseph tests his experimental devices, probing the other side of death. But in doing so, he discovers a deeper truth to the claims stated of The Atherton Manor.

Roy mentions that the current, popular interest was resulting in Tagore's work being translated across Europe. He also points out the irony of backlash the poet had experienced, from the traditional Indian literary establishment, who worried his poetry would corrupt the country's youth. The author winds things up with a few samples from the poet.

The village magician has gone missing. His four pupils think he has left a clue to his whereabouts in the Magicalis Bestialis, the book of magical creatures. They must seek the help of the elusive Simurgh, the mythical bird who know all the secrets of the universe. However, this is not an easy camping trip into the mountains. Spirits, gods, and demons confront the four friends, who are not aware they’re being set up by otherworldly forces for a much larger task.

In search of an investor for his prospecting company, Suluk James discovers his own life deserves investment of a different kind. He finds direction in a time of cultural shifts between the Iñupiat traditions and Western influences. The Investor takes you through Suluk's journey of personal struggles, arctic adventures, self-discovery, and ultimate triumph.

Zombies versus cavemen: Gash-Eye already thought life was hard as the Neanderthal slave to a band of Cro-Magnons. Then zombies attacked, wiping out nearly everyone she knows and separating her from the Jaw, her half-breed son. Now she fights to keep the last remnants of her former captors alive. Meanwhile, the Jaw and his father try to survive as they maneuver the zombie-infested landscape alongside time travelers from 30,000 years in the future.

This work is intended to stand unto itself as more a living, breathing portrait of art painted with carefully chosen words, than just as a really interesting story told. The intent here is for the listener to view the landscape through the eyes of the main character, to feel what he does as he ambles along in this adventure. When the main character feels the pain and pleasures of the old dirt road, then all will only be right if the listener feels these same identical experiences.

This work contains the same stories as Don't Go to Sleep: Tales to Keep You Up, but with four more stories of absolute horror. Don't go to sleep. These 12 tales of terror will surely haunt your dreams. No one awakens from their dark embrace. If your nightmares are not filled with a child murderer and a reanimated, murderous corpse, you will never find rest from the deadly secrets of the past, dismemberment, cannibalism, life after death, body-snatching spirits, or being buried alive. Sleep, if you dare. Run, if you can. You will never be safe again.

After the planet Dabo went dark, three members of the intergalactic Table arrived to investigate its unknown cause, though the coalition of galaxies discovered something far more horrifying than their darkest fears. Now nearly a decade later, the Son of Hale has found himself and his partner drawn to the very planet the Table wiped from the universe's memory—Dabo.

We've all heard the old stories of "Bloody Mary", the mirrored death that awaits from calling her name in the dark. There have even been many people that have tried it with no success. However, Mary has been sleeping for over 100 years, but now, now she has awakened.

Oregon Trail Journey To A New Hope, is the story of one young woman on the journey West to a new life, from the South where they used to live. Something terrible happened there and it changed their entire family's lives forever. It's almost time for the Civil War and unrest is brewing and with her pastor father, mother, and her brothers, Hope wants a new life out West at the end of the Oregon Trail. Along the way they encounter bad weather and other pioneer hardships, as well as love.

Drawing on the rich literature of historiography (including the writings of R. G. Collingwood and Herbert Butterfield), and on a wide-ranging body of scholarship on the historical novel (including discussions of Scott, Thackeray, and Conrad), Rollyson shrewdly probes Faulkner's dynamic and changing uses of the past. Also taking advantage of his own work as a biographer, Rollyson has updated, revised, and expanded his original book - extending his dialogue with recent Faulkner critics.

Greater than a Tourist: Nashik by Monali Deshmukh offers the inside scoop on Nashik. Most travel audiobooks tell you how to sightsee. Although there's nothing wrong with that, as a part of the Greater than a Tourist series, this audiobook will give you tips from someone who lives at your next travel destination.

One fine day, unimaginable tragedy happened to Sameer Bhide. His entire life came crashing down, starting with a life-changing, debilitating stroke, the loss of work, and a divorce. One Fine Day is the amazing story of his struggle to come back from the brink with the help of a diverse community of friends and caretakers, as well as an integration of Western medicine with Eastern holistic care. Sameer's example of positivity, gratitude, and grace will help you accept a new normal - whatever it may be - as a gift.

Held captive by the fanatical 8th Battalion, Mason Jerah is convinced he doesn't have long to live...and he isn't alone in his captivity. The Shadows have a plan; one that could mean freedom. Meanwhile, operative Raven Ivany struggles against the forces aligning against Shades and Shadows - Shifters and Sages - and finds an unlikely companion in Zero, a teenage girl with a mysterious past and desire to prove herself.

Dancing on Dewdrops is an entrancing collection of poems, prayers, and short stories that capture the utter joy of youth, wrestle with the inherent elements of change, offering strength and solace - all while celebrating life across several generations. The rustic poetry, prayers, humor, and short stories for children will appeal to all ages. Dancing on Dewdrops provides inspiration, delivering the lasting imagery that leaves an indelible imprint on the heart and human spirit.

In a world where things like magic exist and werewolves and unicorns are real, a governing body called Council of the Mists presides over the paranormal world and keeps humans slightly in the dark. We meet Ruby Lee, an ordinary girl who isn't so ordinary, in "The Last Unicorn". In "Wicked Wichita", we meet Lee Mustow, David Honeywell, and Mattie Wonders who find that "three" is a magic number. Finally, in the third story "Paranormal Pekin", River Underwood, a paranormal researcher and witch, is trying to solve a centuries-old riddle with the help of James Honeywell.

Have you ever wondered where people go when they are in a coma? Well, Travis Williams is about to find out. When Travis decided to fulfill his dream and drive across America he didn’t bank on that 16-wheeler crossing lanes. Lucky for him that he’d managed to escape the collision and lucky for him that there was a sign pointing to a hotel just up that road - at least that’s what he thought it was. But why did it feel as though they’d all been waiting for him? Just who was the woman who greeted him and why wasn’t he being allowed to leave?

Remigius dei Girolami, a Dominican friar and lector in the Santa Maria Novella church in Florence as well as a political philosopher and theologian, wrote in the context of the Guelf-Ghibbeline conflict in Florence in the early 14th century. Unfortunately, Remigius is rather poorly known, as he is eclipsed by his more famous teacher, Thomas Aquinas, and his Florentine contemporary, Dante Alighieri. Nevertheless, Remigius authored an impressive array of texts, ranging in topic from theology to science to music to politics.