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Phule's Company (Phule's Company)
By Robert Asprin. 1990
From a New York Times bestseller &“a . . . winning story about a commander who builds a company of misfits . . . into a…
disciplined military outfit&” (Publishers Weekly). After being court-martialed by the Space Legion for ordering the strafing of a treaty-signing ceremony, multimillionaire Willard Phule receives his punishment: He must command the misfit Omega Company on Haskin&’s Planet, a mining settlement on the edge of settled space. At his duty station, he leverages his personal money and a knack for managing people to get the company to come together as a unit. Phule convinces the governor to leave the contract for an honorary duty up for competition between the Space Legionnaires and the Regular Army. The Army sends some of their most elite troops to take part in the competition, but Phule&’s company operates with their own unique tactics . . . Praise for the Phule&’s Company series: &“Part science fiction, part spoof, part heart-warmer.&” —Publishers Weekly &“Madcap . . . a welcome sendup of military sf.&” —Booklist &“Light without being frivolous, and displays Asprin&’s considerable expertise about fencing and things military, especially leadership.&” –Chicago Sun-Times &“Reminiscent of &‘M*A*S*H.&’&” —Analog Science Fiction and Fact Magazine
The Gift of Darkness: The stunning thriller with a twist to take your breath away!
By Valentina Giambanco. 2013
A heart-stopping thriller perfect for fans of Angela Marsons, Sharon Bolton and Alex Marwood. Twenty-five years ago in the woods…
by the Hoh River near Seattle, three boys were kidnapped. One never came home. Last night, a family of four was found brutally murdered, the words 'thirteen days' carved near their lifeless bodies. Homicide Detective Alice Madison - a one-time child runaway with a murky past - now spends her life hunting down the very worst humanity has to offer. Madison has a hunch that the two murders are linked . . . and she has thirteen days to prove it. To stop a psychopath, Madison returns to the woods to confront the unsolved mystery of the Hoh River Boys. She must forget her training and follow her instincts to the terrifying end as enemies become allies and, in the silent forest, time is running out to save another life.Discover more Detective Alice Madison with the next instalments of the gripping series - The Dark and Blood and Bone.
The Spanish Anarchists: The Heroic Years 1868-1936
By Murray Bookchin. 1998
"The seminal history of Spanish anarchism: from its earliest inception to the organizations that claimed over two million members on…
the eve of the 1936 Revolution. Hailed as a masterpiece, it includes a new prefatory essay by the author. "I've read The Spanish Anarchists with the excitement of learning something new. It's solidly researched, lucidly written, and admirably fair-minded... Murray Bookchin is that rare bird today, a historian." —Dwight MacDonald "I have learned a great deal from this book. It is a rich and fascinating account... Most importantly, it has a wonderful spirit of revolutionary optimism that connects the Spanish anarchists with our own time." —Howard Zinn Murray Bookchin has written widely on politics, history, and ecology. His books To Remember Spain: The Anarchist and Syndicalist Revolution of 1936, The Ecology of Freedom, Post-Scarcity-Anarchism, The Ecology of Freedom, and Social Anarchism or Lifestyle Anarchism: An Unbridgeable Chasm—are all published by AK Press.
God and the State (Select Bibliographies Reprint Ser.)
By Michael Bakunin. 1970
A founder of modern philosophical anarchism presents a clear introduction to anarchist thought and a manifesto of atheism. Bakunin offers…
a mind-opening experience for even the most skeptical readers. This influential work denounces religion as a weapon of the state that must be smashed in the pursuit of the right to self-determination.
In the Footsteps of the Traveller: The Astronomy of Northern Dene
By Chris M. Cannon. 2025
Teachings from the stars Much more than stories about the sky, Indigenous astronomies provide powerful, centuries-old models of knowing, being,…
and relating to the world. Through collaboration with more than sixty-five Dene Elders and culture bearers across thirty-four communities in Alaska and Canada, In the Footsteps of the Traveller reveals the significance of the stars to Northern Dene life, language, and culture. At the centre of these knowledge systems is the Traveller, a being who journeyed around the world in Ancient Time before incarnating among the stars. The Traveller constellation is a teacher, a gamekeeper, a guardian, and a practical guide for wayfinding. The Traveller, together with a host of other celestial and atmospheric phenomena like thunder and the northern lights, bridges the divide between earth and sky, instilling balance and instructing people on how to live with each other and their environments. This study combines interviews, stunning photographs and detailed illustrations of the northern night sky, author Chris M. Cannon's own experiential learning, and a foreword from Chief Fred Sangris of Yellowknives Dene First Nation. Rooted in years of collaborative fieldwork, In the Footsteps of the Traveller leads the way to deeper understandings of Northern Dene astronomical knowledge.
Canada's Religions: An Historical Introduction (Religion and Beliefs Series #No. 12)
By Robert Choquette. 2003
With nine out of ten Canadians claiming a religious affiliation of some kind - Catholic, Protestant, Jewish, Islamic, Hindu, Buddhist,…
Aboriginal, or one of dozens of other religions - faith has huge impact on our personal and social lives. In this book, Robert Choquette offers a comprehensive history of religion in Canada and examines the ongoing tug-of-war between modernity and conservatism within the religious traditions themselves. Published in English.
Dance offers a space-time that enables us to look at, study, and understand humanity. It exposes bodies, their wounds as…
well as their strengths; it is a means of reflecting l recovering differently, opening a window onto new perspectives. This work is intended for stakeholders in various fields of intervention and research, education, and training, as well as for dancers, dance therapists, and art therapists who deal with issues of resilience and social justice in their practice.Bilingual edition.
The Forgotten Peace: Mediation at Niagara Falls, 1914 (Governance Series)
By Michael Small. 2009
In the early hours of April 22, 1914, American President Woodrow Wilson sent Marines to seize the port of Veracruz…
in an attempt to alter the course of the Mexican Revolution. As a result, the United States seemed on the brink of war with Mexico. An international uproar ensued. The governments of Argentina, Brazil, and Chile offered to mediate a peaceful resolution to the crisis. Surprisingly, both the United States and Mexico accepted their offer and all parties agreed to meet at an international peace conference in Niagara Falls, Ontario. For Canadians, the conference provided an unexpected spectacle on their doorstep, combining high diplomacy and low intrigue around the gardens and cataracts of Canada's most famous natural attraction. For the diplomats involved, it proved to be an ephemeral high point in the nascent Pan-American movement. After it ended, the conference dropped out of historical memory. This is the first full account of the Niagara Falls Peace Conference to be published in North America since 1914. The author carefully reconstructs what happened at Niagara Falls, examining its historical significance for Canada's relationship with the Americas. From this almost forgotten event he draws important lessons on the conduct of international mediation and the perils of middle-power diplomacy. Published in English.
The Faery Reel: Tales from the Twilight Realm (Mythic Anthologies)
By Charles De Lint, Neil Gaiman, Tanith Lee, Emma Bull, Nina Kiriki Hoffman, Gregory Maguire, Holly Black, Delia Sherman, Jeffrey Ford, Gregory Frost, Ellen Steiber, Kelly Link, Katherine Vaz, Steve Berman, Hiromi Goto, A. M. Dellamonica, Patricia A. McKillip, Bruce Glassco, Bill Congreve, Nan Fry. 2004
This &“wondrous&” collection of fantasy tales from Neil Gaiman, Patricia A. McKillip, and others &“is a treasure chest. Open it…
and revel in its riches&” (Kirkus Reviews, starred review). For this enchanting anthology—a World Fantasy Award finalist—editors Ellen Datlow and Terri Windling &“asked their contributors to reimagine Fäerie&” in the present day, or &“search its more dimly lit pathways,&” and the authors have responded with bountiful imagination. The title piece is a poem by Neil Gaiman, but most of the others are longer pieces, &“like shards of stories you want to hear more of.&” Jeffrey Ford &“limns the heartbreaking tale&” of fairies who live in sandcastles built by young children; Ellen Steiber&’s &‘Screaming for Fairies&’ &“sketches the lineaments of desire.&” Bruce Glassco &“finds a different voice for Tinkerbell and Captain Hook in &‘Never Never.&’&” Tanith Lee&’s &‘Elvenbrood&’ tale is eerie and &“chilling.&” Gregory Maguire, Nina Kiriki Hoffman, Patricia A. McKillip, and Emma Bull&’s stories all &“enchant&” and bewitch. Delia Sherman&’s &‘CATNYP&’ is &“both funny and deeply clever, warming the cockles of anyone who has ever had dealings with a research library, especially New York Public&’s&” (Kirkus Reviews, starred review). This companion volume to The Green Man: Tales from the Mythic Forest is &“a rewarding choice for those who like the traditional with a twist&” (Booklist).
Ruby Slippers, Golden Tears (Fairy Tale Anthologies #3)
By John Brunner, Nancy Kress, Neil Gaiman, Jane Yolen, Tanith Lee, Gene Wolfe, Anne Bishop, Lisa Goldstein, Joyce Carol Oates, Delia Sherman, Nancy A. Collins, Ellen Steiber, Michael Cadnum, Kathe Koja, Susan Palwick, Garry Kilworth, Susan Wade, Gahan Wilson, Roberta Lannes, Farida S.T. Shapiro, Milbre Burch. 1995
Fairy tales reimagined—in stories by &“a distinguished company of writers&” including Neil Gaiman, Joyce Carol Oates, and Tanith Lee (Kirkus…
Reviews). For many of us, the fairy tale was our first exposure to the written word and the power of storytelling. These wondrous works of magic and morality enthralled us, enchanted us, sometimes terrified us, and remain in our hearts and memories still. Once again, World Fantasy Award–winning editors Ellen Datlow and Terri Windling have compiled an extraordinary collection of reimagined tales conceived by some of today&’s most acclaimed contemporary purveyors of literary fantasy, science fiction, and horror, including Neil Gaiman, Gahan Wilson, Joyce Carol Oates, Tanith Lee, Nancy Kress, Gene Wolfe, and others. Remarkable things lurk in these dark and magical woods. Here Beauty confronts a serial-killer Beast, Hansel and Gretel&’s witch resides not in a gingerbread house but in a luxurious resort, and Rumpelstiltskin is truly the devil demanding his due, rightfully or otherwise. The hilarious &“Roach in Loafers&” ingeniously combines the classic &“Elves and the Shoemaker&” tale with &“Puss in Boots&” and adds an insectile twist, while in a modern fable that blends The Wizard of Oz and Hans Christian Andersen, Dorothy is set adrift in Hollywoodland, ruby slippers and all. These are not the fairy stories you remember from childhood.
Silver Birch, Blood Moon (Fairy Tale Anthologies #5)
By Nancy Kress, Neil Gaiman, Tanith Lee, Anne Bishop, Nalo Hopkinson, Patricia Briggs, Delia Sherman, Michael Cadnum, India Edghill, Garry Kilworth, Melanie Tem, Caitlín R. Kiernan, Robin McKinley, Susan Wade, Wendy Wheeler, Harvey Jacobs, Patricia A. McKillip, Melissa Lee Shaw, Russell William Asplund, Karawynn Long, Pat York. 1958
Winner of the World Fantasy Award: New twists on classic fairy tales from Neil Gaiman, Patricia Briggs, Robin McKinley, Caitlín…
R. Kiernan, and more. Long ago, when we were children, our dreams were inspired by the fairy tales we heard at our mothers&’ and grandmothers&’ knees—stories of princesses and princes and witches and wondrous enchantments, by the Brothers Grimm and Hans Christian Andersen, and from the pages of 1001 Arabian Nights. But, as World Fantasy Award–winning editors Ellen Datlow and Terri Windling remind us, these stories were often tamed and sanitized versions. The originals were frequently darker—and in Silver Birch, Blood Moon, they turn darker still. Twenty-one modern Grimms and Andersens—masterful storytellers including Neil Gaiman, Nancy Kress, and Tanith Lee—now reinvent beloved bedtime stories for our time. The Sea Witch gets her say, relating the story of &“The Little Mermaid&” from her own point of view. &“Thumbelina&” becomes a tale of creeping horror, while a delightfully naughty spin is put on &“The Emperor&’s New Clothes.&” Author Caitlín R. Kiernan transports Snow White to a dark, gritty, industrial urban setting, and Patricia Briggs details &“The Price&” of dealing with a royal and unrepentantly evil Rumpelstiltskin. Rich, provocative, and unabashedly adult, each of these tales is a modern treasure, reminding us that wishes have consequences and not all genies have our best interests at heart.
Sirens and Other Daemon Lovers: Magical Tales of Love and Seduction
By Neil Gaiman, Jane Yolen, Tanith Lee, Storm Constantine, Michael Swanwick, Doris Egan, Edward Bryant, Pat Murphy, Joyce Carol Oates, Ellen Kushner, Delia Sherman, Ellen Steiber, Kelley Eskridge, Garry Kilworth, Elizabeth Wein, Brian M. Stableford, Conrad Williams, Dave Smeds, Bruce Glassco, Mark W. Tiedemann, Wendy Froud, Melissa Lee Shaw. 1998
A dangerously seductive collection of tales that—like the sirens themselves—are impossible to resistSensuality mingles with fantasy in this sultry anthology…
starring fairies, sphinxes, werewolves, and other beings by masterful storytellers including Joyce Carol Oates, Neil Gaiman, Jane Yolen, Ellen Kushner, and more. Sirens and Other Daemon Lovers features a vampire who falls in love with her human prey, an updated Red Riding Hood fantasy, an unsuspecting young man who innocently joins in seductive faerie revelry, and a cat goddess made human. Alluring and charismatic, this collection from master editors Ellen Datlow and Terri Windling will stimulate more than just your imagination. This ebook features illustrated biographies of Ellen Datlow and Terri Windling, including rare photos from the editors&’ personal collections.
Snow White, Blood Red (Fairy Tale Anthologies #1)
By Nancy Kress, Charles De Lint, Neil Gaiman, Jane Yolen, Tanith Lee, Esther Friesner, Elizabeth A. Lynn, Lisa Goldstein, Jack Dann, Gregory Frost, Caroline Stevermer, Kathe Koja, Melanie Tem, Steve Rasnic Tem, Susan Wade, Gahan Wilson, Wendy Wheeler, Harvey Jacobs, Ryan Edmonds, Leonard Rysdyk, Patricia A. McKillip. 1993
Fairy tales retold—with a twist—from &“some of our best storytellers&” including Neil Gaiman, Gahan Wilson, Tanith Lee, and others (The…
Washington Post). In this &“no holds barred . . . nightmarish . . . provocative&” collection, bestselling and award-winning fantasy masters put a dark, disturbing, and erotic spin on your favorite bedtime stories—and give you something entirely new to trouble your dreams (The New York Times Book Review). A boy is haunted through adulthood by a soul-eating creature that lies forever in wait under Neil Gaiman&’s &“Troll Bridge&”; a melancholy amphibian shares his most private fantasies with a therapist in Gahan Wilson&’s &“The Frog Prince&”; in Tanith Lee&’s &“Snow-Drop,&” a lonely artist invites seven circus performers into her home to satisfy an obsession; in Steve Rasnic Tem&’s &“Little Poucet,&” a band of lost brothers find refuge and terror with a hungry family in the woods; and Wendy Wheeler delves into the deviant psyche of the predatory male in &“Little Red.&” Also featuring Nancy Kress, Charles de Lint, Melanie Tem, Patricia A. McKillip, Jack Dann, and others, all paying a revisit to our favorite fairy tales in ways you&’ve never dared to imagine.
Black Heart, Ivory Bones (Fairy Tale Anthologies #6)
By Charles De Lint, Neil Gaiman, Jane Yolen, Tanith Lee, Esther Friesner, Joyce Carol Oates, Howard Waldrop, Susanna Clarke, Delia Sherman, Ellen Steiber, Michael Cadnum, Greg Costikyan, Russell Blackford, Brian M. Stableford, Leah Cutter, Scott Bradfield, Debra Cash, Emma Hardesty, Bryn Kanar, Severna Park. 1958
20 fairy tales hauntingly reimagined by some of today&’s finest sci-fi and fantasy authors, including Joyce Carol Oates, Neil Gaiman,…
Tanith Lee, and more. Once upon a time, all our cherished dreams began with the words once upon a time. This is the phrase that opened our favorite tales of princes and spells and magical adventures. World Fantasy Award–winning editors Ellen Datlow and Terri Windling understand the power of beloved stories—and in Black Heart, Ivory Bones, their sixth anthology of reimagined fairy tales, they have gathered together stories and poetry from some of the most acclaimed writers of our time, including Neil Gaiman, Tanith Lee, Charles de Lint, and Joyce Carol Oates. But be forewarned: These fairy tales are not for children. A prideful Texas dancer is cursed by a pair of lustrous red boots . . . Goldilocks tells all about her brutal and wildly dysfunctional foster family, the Bears . . . An archaeologist in Victorian England is enchanted by a newly exhumed Sleeping Beauty . . . A prince of tabloid journalism is smitten by a trailer-park Rapunzel . . . A clockwork amusement park troll becomes sentient and sets out to foment an automaton revolution. These are but a few examples of the marvels that await within these pages—tales that range from the humorous to the sensuous to the haunting and horrifying, each one a treasure with a distinctly adult edge.
The Green Man: Tales from the Mythic Forest (Mythic Anthologies)
By Charles De Lint, Neil Gaiman, Jane Yolen, Tanith Lee, Emma Bull, Nina Kiriki Hoffman, Gregory Maguire, Midori Snyder, Delia Sherman, Jeffrey Ford, Carol Emshwiller, Michael Cadnum, M. Shayne Bell, Kathe Koja, Katherine Vaz, Patricia A. McKillip, Carolyn Dunn, Bill Lewis. 2002
Drawing on the mythology of the Green Man and the power of nature, Neil Gaiman, Jane Yolen, and others serve…
up &“a tasty treat for fantasy fans&” (Booklist). There are some &“genuine gems&” in this &“enticing collection&” of fifteen stories and three poems, all featuring &“diverse takes on mythical beings associated with the protection of the natural world,&” most involving a teen&’s coming-of-age. Delia Sherman &“takes readers into New York City&’s Central Park, where a teenager wins the favor of the park&’s Green Queen.&” Michael Cadnum offers a &“dynamic retelling of the Daphne story.&” Charles de Lint presents an &“eerie, heartwarming story in which a teenager resists the lure&” of the faerie world. Tanith Lee roots her tale in &“the myth of Dionysus, a god of the Wild Wood.&” Patricia A. McKillip steeps her story in &“the legend of Herne, guardian of the forest. Magic realism flavors Katherine Vaz&’s haunting story. Gregory Maguire takes on Jack and the Beanstalk, and Emma Bull looks to an unusual Green Man—a Joshua tree in the desert&” (Booklist). These enduring works of eco-fantasy by some of the genre&’s most popular authors impart &“a real sense of how powerful nature can be in its various guises&” (School Library Journal). &“A treasure trove for teens and teachers exploring themes of ecology and folklore.&” —Kirkus Reviews &“The stories are well-written and manage to speak to both the intellect and the emotions.&” —SF Site
'Fresh, original and intriguing from start to finish!' Janice Hallett, bestselling author of The Examiner and The Appeal'Splendid . .…
. introduces readers to an unforgettable new sleuth, the indomitable Miss Hortense' Washington Post'More than a cosy crime mystery . . . it's the story of a community' Jennie Godfrey, author of The List of Suspicious ThingsDeath has come to her doorstep . . .Retired nurse, avid gardener, renowned cake maker and fearless sleuth Miss Hortense has lived in Bigglesweigh, a quiet Birmingham suburb, since she emigrated from Jamaica in 1960. She takes great pride in her home, starching her lace curtains bright white, and she can tell if she's been short-changed on turmeric before she's even taken her first bite of a beef patty. Thirty-five years of nursing have also left her afraid of nobody - be they a local drug dealer or a priest - and an expert in deciphering other people's secrets with just a glance.Miss Hortense uses her skills to investigate the investments of the Pardner network - a special community of Black investors, determined to help their people succeed. But when an unidentified man is found dead in one of the Pardner's homes, a Bible quote noted down beside his body, Miss Hortense's long-buried past comes rushing back to greet her, bringing memories of the worst moment of her life, one which her community has never let her forget.It is time for Miss Hortense to solve a mystery that will see her, and the community she loves, tested to their limits.'A beautiful novel, suffused with fondness and wit . . . highly entertaining' Alexander McCall Smith, author of The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency Series'Unique, compulsive, and laugh-out-loud brilliant!' Nadine Matheson, author of The Jigsaw Man'A vibrant tribute to the Windrush generation' Jessica Bull, author of Miss Austen Investigates
Strengthening Family Resilience, Third Edition
By Froma Walsh. 2016
In this widely used course text and practitioner resource, Froma Walsh provides a state-of-the-art framework for understanding resilience in families…
and how to foster it. Illuminating the complex interplay of biopsychosocial influences in risk and resilience, she identifies key transactional processes that enable struggling families to grow stronger and more resourceful. Case illustrations demonstrate Walsh's collaborative approach with diverse families facing a wide range of crisis situations and chronic multistress challenges. The book features practice principles, tools, and guidelines, as well as programmatic applications. New to This Edition *Incorporates the latest practice advances and resilience research. *Chapter on assessment tools and strategies. *Chapter on disruptive transitions across the family life cycle. *Expanded coverage of war-related and collective trauma.
Hockey Night in Kenya (Orca Echoes)
By Eric Walters, Danson Mutinda. 2020
★ “This simple story of discovery, sport, and friendship is filled with likable characters and innocently joyful moments...Delightful.”—Kirkus Reviews, starred…
review Kenyan orphans, Kitoo and Nigosi, spend their days studying, playing soccer, helping their elders with chores around the orphanage and reading from the limited selection of books in their library. When the librarian gives Kitoo a copy of Sports Around the World he becomes fascinated by an image of the Canadian national men's ice hockey team. Then one day the fates align and Kitoo finds a pair of beat-up old roller blades. He teaches himself to skate and dreams of one day playing hockey like the men in his book. But you can’t play ice hockey in Kenya, can you?
In Make a Difference, author James A. Harnish helps United Methodists answer the questions "How can I contribute to God’s…
healing work in this world?" and "How can I find my place to serve and make a difference?" Drawing upon biblical wisdom and real stories of real people who have found their place to serve, he provides practical guidance to help every disciple make a difference as a participant in God’s transformation of the world.The Leader Guide contains everything needed to guide a group through the six-week study including session plans and discussion questions, as well as multiple format options.
The Indo-Europeans Rediscovered: How a Scientific Revolution is Rewriting Their Story
By J. P. Mallory. 2025
A lifetime's study brings revealing expertise to an oft-misunderstood topic in human history—the origin and language of the Indo-Europeans. Today…
the number of native speakers of Indo-European languages across the world is approximated to be over 2.6 billion—about 45 percent of the Earth’s population. Yet the idea that an ancient, prehistoric population in one time and place gave rise to a wide variety of peoples and languages is one with a long and troubled past. In this expansive investigation, based on more than forty years of research, archaeologist J. P. Mallory navigates the complex history of our search for the Indo-European homeland, offering fresh insight into the debates surrounding origin, as well as the latest genetic research. In this compelling account, Mallory explores ancient migrations, linguistics, and archaeology, applying cutting-edge genetic research to untangle the key arguments with wit and verve. He addresses how the controversial idea of a single, shared homeland has been viewed by scientists, archaeologists, and linguists across the past century and reconsiders how, in the case of the Nazis and more recent nationalist movements, they have been manipulated for political advantage. The author goes on to analyze the linguistic trail linking current populations to the Indo-Europeans, looking at Sanskrit, Greek, Latin, and more, as he traces linguistic origins across multiple peoples and cultures, bringing the most up-to-date phylogenetic research to bear on this story. Ultimately this important volume offers the most conclusive and nuanced understanding of an oft-misrepresented and misunderstood topic.