"For a while, we just slept and ate and told stories..."A radio broadcast unites a scattered people; lockdown throws human and fey reluctantly together; a miner floats alone in the asteroid belt; a living ship rides out a storm.In difficult times, stories sustain us. These twelve tales of selkies, hockey players, retired systems engineers, monsters, copyeditors and changelings are connected by a thread of optimism, and of hope: that we, too, will ride out this storm.This anthology features contributions by Aliette de Bodard, Stephanie Burgis, Iona Datt Sharma, Jeannelle M. Ferreira, Rebecca Fraimow, Marissa Lingen, Freya Marske, Lizbeth Myles, Katie Rathfelder, Tansy Rayner Roberts, Adrian Tchaikovsky and Llinos Cathryn Thomas. All proceeds will be donated to the COVID-19 appeal being run by the UCLH Charity, the charity supporting the University College London Hospitals NHS Trust. Views: 586
By power of thought alone, Albert Einstein gave us a fresh conception of the universe. He showed us that space and time are elastic – shrinking or expanding, speeding up or slowing down, depending on your movement. Beginning with an inspiring foreword by eminent Professor of Mathematics Sir Roger Penrose, the book is then divided into two parts: a biographical essay that provides a concise overview of Einstein's life, achievements, personal loves and public controversies; and a Q&A dialogue based on rigorous research and incorporating Einstein's actual spoken or written words whenever possible. Research physicist Carlos Calle brings Einstein to life through meticulously researched biographical interpretations of Einstein's revolutionary mathematical work. Relax and chat with this genius as he tells you about his work on relativity, his quest for a grand unifying theory of the cosmos, and personal matters – from the pleasures of sailing and music to his... Views: 586
They call me Papa.A tough and rugged old biker that's never been tamed by any woman.I live by the code of my club and stand by it.No matter what.Hell, I'd die for my brothers and the MC we fought so hard to build.In fact, I nearly did.Loss has tarnished my soul and left me a bitter man.I'll never be anything else.When a young kid goes missing and his single mother shows up on my doorstep,I don't hesitate to go in guns blazing.But this rescue mission isn't like any other.Torn between duty, loyalty, and my selfish heart -I'll have to make a decision that impacts more than just my own life.This Christmas I'm bringing gifts . . .And it's a Noel full of hidden surprises.* WARNING - This book contains dark and mature content and violence with a paranormal REAPER twist. *Tonopah, NV Chapter Reading Order:#1 The Biker's Gift (Holiday)#2 Bodie & Sasha (2021)#3 Ridin' for Hell#4 Devil's Ride#5 Papa Noel (Holiday)#6 Hell's Fury (July 2021)#7 The Biker's Wish (Holiday 2021) Views: 586
Precocious ten-year-old Vanessa Dudley-Morris knows lots of secrets. In 1949 when she and her family are forced to move into two rooms on the second floor of 519 Jarvis Street in Toronto, a genteel but somewhat rundown rooming house owned by a reclusive pianist, she learns a lot more. Despite the family's drastically reduced circumstances, her parents struggle to keep up their old standards. Threatened by blindness due to an eye condition, Vanessa is kept at home, tutored by an erratic succession of eccentrics, some with questionable credentials. Consequently, she spends a lot of time alone, wandering the dim corridors of the old house, silently listening at doors and watching the odd characters who live there. She becomes fascinated by a mother and son who move into a room on the third floor. Eventually she agrees to take secret notes from the son to his mysterious friend at her church, unwittingly unleashing a chain of events that leads to tragedy. Views: 585
Heroic actions speak volumes in a powerful middle grade novel based on real WWII events. Life is becoming ever more terrifying for the Jewish community as the Second World War envelops their lives. For twelve-year-old Dina and her sisters, things get even harder when their father dies. Their mother must go back to work and despite many objections, the family adjusts to the arrival of their new housekeeper, Nina, who is not Jewish. But Nina's role changes dramatically when the Nazis invade their small Ukrainian town. Nina sacrifices her own safety to make sure the children she has come to love are kept from the clutches of the Nazis, and Dina comes to depend on her in a way she never imagined she would. The third novel in Kathy Kacer's acclaimed Heroes Quartet series, Louder Than Words is based on the true story of one woman's incredible heroism in the most dangerous of circumstances. It is a another affecting testament to the unsung heroes... Views: 585
Working with a specialized team of warriors can be nerve-wracking! But Lexie finds it even more difficult when she's all alone in a huge, empty warehouse filled with...strange contraptions. But then the Delta Force team comes back and...good grief, the guy from the bar walks off of the helicopter looking like a triumphant king...Lexie is completely lost! And boy, is he bigger than ever! Big and strong and...just wow! Lexie has a hard time maintaining her professionalism whenever Colonel Mike McCain is around. Mike is fascinated by the delicate brunette. He knows he should maintain a professional distance from the woman. But she was soft and sweet and adorably sexy. And she has secrets! Since it was his job to discover secrets, Mike is justifiably intrigued. And yet, he wants the lovely Lexie to trust him enough to confide in him about her secrets. So why won't she trust him? What horrible secret was she hiding from him? Views: 585
