A powerful novel about growing up black on the World War II home front in the Jim Crow South. Caleb lives in a world at war. War news is on everyone's mind, and Caleb's older brother, Randall, is likely to be sent overseas. The presence of German POWs in Caleb's rural Georgia community is a constant reminder of what's happening in Europe. Locked in a power struggle with his domineering father and fighting to keep both his temper and his self-respect in dealing with whites, Caleb finds his loyalties shifting and his certainties slipping away. This coming-of-age story, set in a time before the civil rights movement emerged, traces one young man's growing commitment to justice and to the courage needed to protect it. Views: 27
From AE Publications comes 4 filthy tales, featuring hardcore graphic sex, anal, alpha males, femdom, lesbians, threesomes, romance, bdsm, rough sex and more. Adults only. 18+ Views: 27
Every family had their quirks. Every family had their heritage, even if they might not be aware of it. Gwen was very aware of her family's rules and traditions. One thing she knew for certain, never, ever invite a male to dine with the family unless you plan on keeping him around. Forever. It had been her intent to right a wrong. Not net a husband. Views: 27
The eruption of Laki is one of history's great untold natural disasters. The eruption, spewing out a poisionous fog, lasted for eight months, but its effects lingered across Europe for years, causing the death of people as far away as the Nile, and creating famine that may have triggered the French revolution. Island on Fire is the story not only of a volcano but also of the people whose lives it changed, such as the pastor Jon Steingrimsson, who witnessed and recorded the events in Iceland. It is the story, too, of modern volcanology, and looks at how events might work out should Laki erupt again in our time. Views: 27
Life is good for three Elvis impersonators working together in the Philippines, but it is not long before the popularity of the acts becomes just too big for some, and they have to find a way to sort out their problems before they all are tossed out of town. Views: 27
In the sixth year of its ongoing mission, the Strange New Worlds writing competition has once again sought out exciting new voices and imaginations among Star Trek's vast galaxy of fans. After scanning countless submissions for signs of style and originality, the judges are proud to report that the universe of amazing Star Trek writers just keeps expanding. Strange New Worlds VI features twenty-three never-before-published stories spanning the twenty-second to the twenty-fourth centuries, from the early days of Captain Jonathan Archer to James T. Kirk and his crew to the later generations of Captains Picard, Sisko, and Janeway. These memorable new tales explore and examine the past and future of Star Trek from many different perspectives. This year's contributors include such diverse life-forms as Julie Hyzy, Shane Zeranski, Penny A. Proctor, TG Theodore, Mark Allen, Charity Zegers, Juanita Nolte, G. Wood, Pat Detmer, Robert J. Mendenhall, Geoffrey... Views: 27
When the past came back to literally bite Nikki Stevens, she tried to pretend nothing happened. She'd left the life where every day was a constant battle to prove she could lead a pack, a task she'd never wanted. In her new life she was actually happy. Her scars had healed, but each day was another battle to hide what she really was from the man she'd grown to love, so maybe happy wasn't the right word. No, content was more like it, and being content was a lot better than being dead. Views: 27
