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Jack Catcher has already lost everything. His mother died of illness, his father of grief, and the Dust Bowl has turned his Oklahoma home into a wasteland where hope is as scarce as rain. So when his former classmate Jane Lewis arrives with her younger brother, Tony, and a desperate plan to steal a dead neighbor's car and head for Texas, Jack is ready to leave the past behind. But their escape takes an unexpected turn after a chance encounter with one of America's most infamous gangsters.

Myths of Masculinity and American Film examines ideologies of white American manhood that permeated United States culture between 1974 and 2016—the period in which the boys of Generation X grew into adulthood. Stephen R. Duncan argues that the mass media of movies and television, along with...

Winning a seat on the Council was supposed to be the victory lap. Instead, Alex finds himself guarding the Unravelling Engine—a magical doomsday device ticking down to erase every scrap of magic from the world. Six beautiful, deadly witches who wield magic more powerful than anything the Courts have seen in centuries are his warriors, his strategists, his family... and his lovers. An ancient, parasitic madness—the Insanity—is spreading through the Celestial Courts, turning allies into monsters and leaders into puppets.

Two centuries ago, humanity launched its greatest achievement: a ship carrying ten thousand colonists and a payload of self-replicating machines programmed to tame a distant world. By the time the passengers opened their eyes, the planet would be ready. A new Earth, assembled and perfected. But two hundred years is a long time for machines to be left to their own devices. He wakes drowning, with no name and no memory. Around him, a vault of sleepers stacked into the darkness. Something is banging its way through the racks. And the first human he meets tries to kill him. No help. No answers.

Evan Marshall has come too far to turn back now. The Ascendant has shown him the truth about the Makers, the war, and the ancient power that still echoes across two galaxies. Now there's only one place left to go. The Zero. The empires are closing in, the Null Guard has paid in blood, and every faction in the galaxy wants what's hidden at the heart of it all. Whoever reaches the Zero first won't just win the war. They'll decide whether it ever ends.

Diamond "Famous for having his heart broken by emotionally unavailable men" should be engraved on my headstone. I wish I could say I learn from each one, but the reality is… I don't. If you give me a tall, dark, and handsome cowboy with sad eyes and a kind heart, I will never say no. It's...

Natalie Bennett has a plan: survive her big sister's Christmas Eve wedding, avoid her estranged father, and absolutely do not fall apart in front of the ex she walked away from...even if he does look annoyingly good in red velvet.

Adam Binder has the Sight. It’s a power that runs in his bloodline: the ability to see beyond this world and into another, a realm of magic populated by elves, gnomes, and spirits of every kind. Years after his brother Bobby had him committed to a psych ward, Adam is ready to come to grips with who he is, to live his life on his terms, to find love, and maybe even use his magic to do some good. Hoping to track down his missing father, Adam follows a trail of cursed artifacts to Denver, only to discover that an ancient and horrifying spirit has taken possession of Bobby’s wife.

Discover your inner potential with this short but powerful manual that simplifies the science, psychology and spirituality behind success. Follow a practical and foolproof plan composed of three simple rules that promote prosperity and happiness, defying conventional limitations and traditional thinking. Learn to harness the benefits of the art of intention, continuous concentration and inner dialogue provided by the Great Power.

Twice before, Thomas Covenant had been summoned to the Land, the strange, otherworldly realm where magic worked and his leprosy vanished. Twice before, he’d been dragged reluctantly into conflict against Lord Foul’s minions, with disastrous consequences for everyone around him. Now, Covenant is back. In a land blasted by war and drowning in despair, Covenant is the only hope against Foul’s imminent triumph. 

Evan Marshall has lost too many good people. Friends. Allies. People who trusted him. Now the enemy isn't just hunting him. They're hitting everyone he's ever worked with, and they don't care who dies in the crossfire. So Evan hits back. A desperate strike deep behind enemy lines changes the balance of power. But victory comes at a cost, and the window to stay ahead is shrinking fast. A breakthrough aboard the Ascendant reveals capabilities no one imagined, and points toward a destination that's been awaiting their arrival for four thousand years.

J. R. R. Tolkien was an English writer, poet, philologist, and university professor best known as the author of fantasy works like "The Hobbit" and "Lord of the Rings." Listen as Tolkien reads "The Adventures of Tom Bombadil," "The Hoard," "Perry-The-Winkle," and "The Man in the Moon Came Down Too Soon." Also included is a reading of "A Elbereth Gilthoniel" in Elvish and "The Road Goes Ever on," sung by William Elvin with music by Donald Swann.

The daughter of rich but neglectful parents, Terisa Morgan lives alone in a New York City apartment, a young woman who has grown to doubt her own existence. Surrounded by the flat reassurance of mirrors, she leads an unfulfilled life - until the night a strange man named Geraden comes crashing through one of her mirrors, on a quest to find a champion to save his kingdom of Mordant from a pervasive evil that threatens the land.

By Bizarre Hands is the electrifying origin point of a modern master. Whether you’re discovering Joe R. Lansdale for the first time or returning to where it all began, By Bizarre Hands showcases one of the most original imaginations in modern American fiction. Written in the 1980s, these stories remain raw, fearless, and startlingly relevant, hitting just as hard today as they did more than thirty years ago.

Sage is enjoying a nice day on the beach when she orders an Everything Pizza from a new spot in town. Its cheesy goodness is just what she needs to recover from surfing all morning.

Wyvern shifter Zidra and ice elf Kyrundar are members of a sacred order of elite warriors—and, according to Zidra, bitter rivals. While she seeks to prove she’s the best without aid, Kyrundar believes their friendly competition makes them ideal partners. Then Kyrundar follows Zidra into a trap, and his distraction costs her everything.

Evan Marshall has a target on his back the size of two galaxies. On Earth, the hunt continues, but now there's a new player with their sights set on him. The most dangerous kind of player. One with nothing to lose.

Holy Terrors dream team—actress Diana Hunt and her partner in crime (solving) young bishop Alistair Kincaid—are getting married! The plan is to hold a small ceremony with just some family and friends at a charming and secluded hotel in Cornwall. But in true Holy Terrors fashion, the Pale Rider hotel carries the legend of a killer ghost rider and his skeleton horse, which sets the perfect tone for a cheerful occasion!

I'm not a real beaver. I just play one for the Bloomburg Aspens. You'd be surprised how many times I need to clarify that. It's not a traditional job, but between my yoga studio and playing the beaver, it pays the bills. The beaver mascot gig also comes with one rule: Don't reveal my identity to anyone. Which wasn't a big deal until I met this guy at the bar. A hot guy with a shy smile and a huge… wood. Lukas Pine. A hockey player for the Bloomburg Aspens. He was only supposed to be a one-night stand, but we keep finding each other.

Thomas has liberated worlds and inspired hope across the galaxy. Now Morgana demands her final reckoning. The price of honor has never been higher. From the Dwarven forges of Ferraden to the occupied worlds crying out for freedom, Thomas must rally unlikely allies while hunting a dangerous enemy who wears the face of a friend. But as the clock counts down to war, he'll learn that accepting a crown means more than just bearing its weight.