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In the fog-shrouded streets of San Francisco the fates draw together River, a gifted baker whose treats can heal broken hearts, and Pamela, a mysterious waitress with an impossible secret. Their future is threatened by Gabriel, an ethereally deadly stranger whose crystal jewelry lures the city's immortals to their doom. When a series of mysterious deaths rocks the Castro district, the city is gripped by fear. Bodies are found drained of blood, bearing strange marks that defy explanation.

The word mythology is derived from the Greek words mythos, which means story, and logos, which means speech. Myth is a folklore genre consisting of narratives that play a fundamental role in society, such as foundational tales or origin myths. Some of the oldest narratives in world history come from Babylon mythology.

The Underdark: Beneath the surface of Faern lies a whole different world. A world of drow, deep gnomes, and other denizens of the dark. A world of cities like Menzoberranzan and Skullport, of warriors and rogues like Drizzt Do'Urden and Liriel Baenre and numerous others. Leave the security of the surface world and seek out the darkness that lies below. Welcome to the Realms of the Underdark.

A poverty-stricken girl develops a strange ability that makes her family rich, but at a terrible price. A grieving attorney teams up with a terrifying mythological force to prove that justice reaches beyond the grave. And a police officer discovers that a quiet little antique store is ground zero for an invasion of horrific creatures, hiding in plain sight….

In tales buzzing with possibility, hope, innovation, anger, and tenderness, Tasting Light offers a dazzling challenge to connect with open minds, hearts, and senses in a fast-changing world.

Discover the timeless voice of the sages — wisdom that has guided humanity for centuries, now brought to life with powerful reflections for today. Quotes of Wisdom: With Reflections from the Sages is more than a collection of ancient sayings. It is a journey into the heart of philosophy, where the words of Confucius, Lao Tzu, Marcus Aurelius, Seneca, Socrates, the Buddha, and other great thinkers are paired with fresh, thoughtful reflections. Each page invites you to pause, reflect, and carry their teachings into your daily life. Inside, you will find: Ancient quotes carefully selected ...

Kevin Alvarez is great at math… terrible at love. When his crush, Chloe Ito, asks for tutoring, he thinks formulas can do the flirting for him. Spoiler: they can’t. Between a mom who barges into livestream therapy sessions, a best friend who treats life like a sitcom, and a prom night disaster involving a pineapple, Kevin’s love life is one big comedy of errors. But every mistake is just another chance to refresh and reset—and maybe, finally, get the girl.

From David Levithan’s story about a non-binary kid collecting pieces of other people’s collections to Jenny Torres Sanchez's tale of a girl gathering types of fire while trying not to get burned to G. Neri's piece about 1970's skaters seeking opportunities to go vertical—anything can be collected and in the hands of these award-winning and bestselling authors, any collection can tell a story. Nine of the best YA novelists working today have written fiction based on a prompt from Printz-winner A.S. King (who also contributes a story) and the result is itself an extraordinary collection.

Hell's too full, so the Devil hires ad man Dirk Quigby to pen a travel guide enticing travelers to different afterlives: Hindu, Catholic, Protestant (that one's got a lot of subdivisions), Scientologist, and more. Instead of writing a boffo best seller, Dirk unites all religions in a common goal: kill Dirk. E. E. King grew up in one of those tolerant households that don't force religion down kids' throats. This is the result.

The horror genre is full of remarkable writers—masters of prose that can make your skin crawl, your pulse quicken, and your breath ragged. But nothing is as special as a badass female author who evokes a sense of fear and dread so intense that it affects the listener for days afterward.

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The Second Black Beacon Book of Mystery is even more challenging than the first. Our cast of intrepid investigators needs your puzzle-solving talent again, for these aren't merely stories, but fair-play mysteries. In this anthology, you'll be faced with impossible crimes. You'll find frightful amounts of poison...don't invite these authors over for dinner! There are clues to be collected and alibis to be checked, and your general knowledge and attention to detail will be put to the test. Does that sound like your cup of tea? Ah, best not drink that! Will you take the case? Great! We're ...

Yulia Bituskaya knows that in New Russia, disloyalty is punishable by death. It’s the reason she always says yes. Yes, to every assignment the government gives her. Yes, to an arranged engagement with Dimitri for political power. Yes, to her unfeeling father, the nation’s supreme sovereign. But when she uncovers the government’s involvement with organized crime, she must choose: Stay silent and safe, or say yes to her growing treason and destroy the very people that have kept her protected.

Brought to life with the assistance of Brandon Sanderson's Dragonsteel Productions, as well as the backing of over 130 other Fantasy and Sci-fi enthusiasts! From editor Dustin Bilyk, we bring you Summer of Sci-Fi & Fantasy: a treasure trove of speculative fiction that is sure to excite and captivate even the fussiest of goblins. Dragons, AI, gods, parasitic wyrms, hellhounds, aquatic dinosaurs, aliens, and energy monsters…

If you love quality books, talking about characters you love almost more than your real friends, and discovering new reads, you’ll adore The BookTok Book Club Podcast. Join authors and bookworms Cindy Gunderson and A.E. King as they chat with your favorite #booktokers and find the best books to add to your TBR.

Fasten your seat belts for an anthology of turbulent tales curated by Stephen King and Bev Vincent. This exciting new collection includes an original introduction and story notes for each story by Stephen King, and brand-new stories from Stephen King and Joe Hill.

«Impío y delicioso, una divertida guía Zagat del Cielo». Ray Bradbury Seguro que vive comedidamente para ganarse el cielo, pero ¿está seguro de que el cielo al que aspira es el más adecuado para usted? Escrita por un especialista que ha visitado los cielos de las principales religiones y ha comparado condiciones como alojamiento, comida y bebida de cada uno, esta guía le ayudará a elegir.

Simply "making the numbers" is no longer enough to remain competitive. In today's high-pressure environment, organizations need to overachieve. That level of success requires a clear and objective view of the business - because even the most courageous leader can't steer a ship in the dark. Is the enterprise Agile? Resilient? Vulnerable? Or Lagging? The Scorecard Solution provides the answer. The audiobook introduces a data-centric tool - the Organizational Prowess Scorecard™.

The revolt against New Russia is inevitable, but revolution comes at a high price. Yulia must choose it over everything she holds dear—her undying love for Dima, the safety of her beloved citizens, and even her very identity. With an army to recruit, high-tech weapons to secure, and government surveillance to evade, Yulia must prove she is the leader they desperately need, even if she’s not the leader they want. Can she find her place in a complex rebellion and take down the government and the Organizatsaya before they destroy everyone and everything she places in their path?

A literary, romantic, horror story that traverses time and place, Blood Prism lures you into an alternate San Francisco inhabited by old gods, a very special crow, gold rush madams, sinister orchids, vampires, werewolves, and Indian legends and ghosts.