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Death's Realm

by Anthony Rivera, Sharon Lawson, Stephen Graham Jones, John FD Taff, JG Faherty, Hank Schwaeble, Aaron Polson, Jay Caselberg, Gregory L. Norris, Karen Runge, Brian Fatah Steele, Martin Rose, Matthew Pegg, Simon Dewar, Jay O'Shea, Jane Brooks, Rhoads Brazos, Grey Matter Press ...

Immerse yourself in the unnerving world of the paranormal with these tales of horror curated by Bram Stoker Award-nominated Anthony Rivera and Sharon Lawson, editors of the #1 bestseller Peel Back the Skin and the critically acclaimed Dark Visions series.It's here in Death's Realm where the spirits of the dead and monstrosities that should never exist torment the souls of the living they've left ... Read more

$4.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Immerse yourself in the unnerving world of the paranormal with these tales of horror curated by Bram Stoker Award-nominated Anthony Rivera and Sharon Lawson, editors of the #1 bestseller Peel Back the Skin and the critically acclaimed Dark Visions series.It's here in Death's Realm where the spirits of the dead and monstrosities that should never exist torment the souls of the living they've left
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Entrapment

and Other Writings

by Nelson Algren ...

**A collection of Algren’s lost and unfinished writings, including his last novel and several stories considered to be among his masterpieces, with a new introduction by Algren's biographer Colin Asher."You should not read [Algren] if you can’t take a punch. Mr. Algren can hit with both hands and move around and he will kill you if you are not awfully careful." —Ernest Hemingway**Nelson Algren ... Read more

$14.99 USD

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**A collection of Algren’s lost and unfinished writings, including his last novel and several stories considered to be among his masterpieces, with a new introduction by Algren's biographer Colin Asher."You should not read [Algren] if you can’t take a punch. Mr. Algren can hit with both hands and move around and he will kill you if you are not awfully careful." —Ernest Hemingway**Nelson Algren
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In The Shadow Of The Dark Watchers

A Historical Myths & Legends Middle Grade Mystery Book Series

by L.A. Harvey ...

Narrated by Simone Brooks ...

Series Audiobook 1 - Jess & Matt's Quest For Answers
Unabridged

3 hours 9 min

11-year-old twins Jess and Matt have lived with their upbeat Aunt Emma ever since their parents mysteriously disappeared six years ago.Jess is serious and studious; Matt is fun-loving and doesn’t care much for school… But they have one thing in common: They desperately want to know what happened to their parents.When Matt’s friend Jax mentions the Dark Watchers, mysterious shadowy figures who ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

11-year-old twins Jess and Matt have lived with their upbeat Aunt Emma ever since their parents mysteriously disappeared six years ago.Jess is serious and studious; Matt is fun-loving and doesn’t care much for school… But they have one thing in common: They desperately want to know what happened to their parents.When Matt’s friend Jax mentions the Dark Watchers, mysterious shadowy figures who
... Read more
Gay and Lesbian Communities the World Over

by Alison M. Brooks, Rita J. Simon ...

Gay and Lesbian Communities the World Over examines the treatment and status of gays and lesbians in 21 countries around the world. The countries included are Canada, the United States, Argentina, Brazil, Great Britain, France, Germany, Italy, Sweden, Hungary, Poland, Russia, Israel, Egypt, Iran, Nigeria, South Africa, India, China, Japan, and Australia. The book explores the history of ... Read more

$47.99 USD

Gay and Lesbian Communities the World Over examines the treatment and status of gays and lesbians in 21 countries around the world. The countries included are Canada, the United States, Argentina, Brazil, Great Britain, France, Germany, Italy, Sweden, Hungary, Poland, Russia, Israel, Egypt, Iran, Nigeria, South Africa, India, China, Japan, and Australia. The book explores the history of
... Read more
Audiobook

The High Druid's Blade

The Defenders of Shannara

by Terry Brooks ...

Narrated by Simon Vance ...

Series Audiobook 1 - The Defenders of Shannara
Unabridged

10 hours 20 min

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERLegend has it that Paxon Leah is descended from the royals and warriors who once ruled the Highlands and waged war with magical weapons. But those kings, queens, and heroes are long gone, and there is nothing enchanted about the antique sword that hangs above Paxon’s fireplace. Running his family’s modest shipping business, Paxon leads a quiet life—until extraordinary ... Read more

$25.99 USD

Also available as: eBook

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERLegend has it that Paxon Leah is descended from the royals and warriors who once ruled the Highlands and waged war with magical weapons. But those kings, queens, and heroes are long gone, and there is nothing enchanted about the antique sword that hangs above Paxon’s fireplace. Running his family’s modest shipping business, Paxon leads a quiet life—until extraordinary
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Braven a Safe Haven

by Linda A. Carbajo ...

Narrated by Simone Brooks ...

Unabridged

7 hours 36 min

In the enthralling narrative of "Braven: A Safe Haven," Nadia emerges as a beacon of strength amidst the looming specter of domestic abuse. Her odyssey, a rich tapestry woven with strands of fortitude and empowerment, ensnares readers in a gripping embrace, urging them to stand alongside her against the encroaching darkness. Refusing to surrender to silence, Nadia embarks on a bold journey to ... Read more

$14.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

In the enthralling narrative of "Braven: A Safe Haven," Nadia emerges as a beacon of strength amidst the looming specter of domestic abuse. Her odyssey, a rich tapestry woven with strands of fortitude and empowerment, ensnares readers in a gripping embrace, urging them to stand alongside her against the encroaching darkness. Refusing to surrender to silence, Nadia embarks on a bold journey to
... Read more
Cultivating Cultures of Thinking in Australian Schools

From Control to Curiosity

Edited by Cameron Paterson, Simon Brooks ...

This book is a call to action for educators who seek to move beyond superficial learning and engage students in deeper, more meaningful thinking. At a time when education is dominated by standardisation and a crowded curriculum, this book champions a different path, prioritising student agency, curiosity, and thinking.Grounded in the influential Cultures of Thinking™ approach developed by Dr. Ron ... Read more

$38.99 USD

This book is a call to action for educators who seek to move beyond superficial learning and engage students in deeper, more meaningful thinking. At a time when education is dominated by standardisation and a crowded curriculum, this book champions a different path, prioritising student agency, curiosity, and thinking.Grounded in the influential Cultures of Thinking™ approach developed by Dr. Ron
... Read more
Psychiatry Declining

Myths, Neuroscience and the Loss of Self

by Simon A. Brooks, MA., MB ChB., FRCPsych., FRCPC. ...

People suffering from mental illnesses are among the most vulnerable of our society’s unfortunates. They deserve our support and care. While the clinical care they receive from front-line psychiatrists and other clinicians is generally good in the Western world, better understanding of mental illness is desperately needed. Every year or so sees new diagnoses added to the list of mental disorders, ... Read more

$5.99 USD

People suffering from mental illnesses are among the most vulnerable of our society’s unfortunates. They deserve our support and care. While the clinical care they receive from front-line psychiatrists and other clinicians is generally good in the Western world, better understanding of mental illness is desperately needed. Every year or so sees new diagnoses added to the list of mental disorders,
... Read more
Under the Oaken Bough

Folk and Fairy Tales

by Simon Brooks ...

Uncommon folktales and a few old favorites revived and retold for young people and tradition keepers. Folk and fairy tales celebrate different cultures and ways to see the world.A collection of the author’s favorite folktales from his professional storytelling repertoire, retold in contemporary jargon for young reader, UNDER THE OAKEN BOUGH is an anthology which breathes new life into the folk and ... Read more

$8.99 USD

Uncommon folktales and a few old favorites revived and retold for young people and tradition keepers. Folk and fairy tales celebrate different cultures and ways to see the world.A collection of the author’s favorite folktales from his professional storytelling repertoire, retold in contemporary jargon for young reader, UNDER THE OAKEN BOUGH is an anthology which breathes new life into the folk and
... Read more
Why Wales Never Was

The Failure of Welsh Nationalism

by Simon Brooks ...

Written as an act of protest in a Welsh-speaking community in north-west Wales, Why Wales Never Was combines a devastating analysis of the historical failure of Welsh nationalism with an apocalyptic vision of a non-Welsh future. It is the ‘progressive’ nature of Welsh politics and the ‘empire of the civic’, which rejects both language and culture, that prevents the colonised from rising up against ... Read more

$9.89 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Written as an act of protest in a Welsh-speaking community in north-west Wales, Why Wales Never Was combines a devastating analysis of the historical failure of Welsh nationalism with an apocalyptic vision of a non-Welsh future. It is the ‘progressive’ nature of Welsh politics and the ‘empire of the civic’, which rejects both language and culture, that prevents the colonised from rising up against
... Read more
Audiobook

The Black Elfstone

The Fall of Shannara

by Terry Brooks ...

Narrated by Simon Vance ...

Series Audiobook 1 - The Fall of Shannara
Unabridged

10 hours 37 min

The first book of the triumphant and epic four-part conclusion to the Shannara series, from one of the all-time masters of fantasy.Across the Four Lands, peace has reigned for generations. But now, in the far north, an unknown enemy is massing. More troubling than the carnage is the strange and wondrous power wielded by the attackers—a breed of magic unfamiliar even to the Druid order. Fearing the ... Read more

$22.99 USD

Also available as: eBook

The first book of the triumphant and epic four-part conclusion to the Shannara series, from one of the all-time masters of fantasy.Across the Four Lands, peace has reigned for generations. But now, in the far north, an unknown enemy is massing. More troubling than the carnage is the strange and wondrous power wielded by the attackers—a breed of magic unfamiliar even to the Druid order. Fearing the
... Read more

Also available as: eBook
Audiobook

The Little Ghost Who Didn't Want to Be Mean

A Children's Book Not Just For Halloween

by Isla Wynter ...

Narrated by Simone Brooks ...

Series Audiobook 2 - The Little Ghost
Unabridged

4 min

Layla is a ghost and ghosts are supposed to be scary and mean. They're not supposed to help others.Everyone knows that.But when a homeless cat arrives at Layla's castle, the ghost will have to decide whether she's going to be mean or help a cat in need.A children's book about a little ghost trying to figure out what's right.This book makes an adorable bedtime story and can be enjoyed all year ... Read more

$3.99 USD

Layla is a ghost and ghosts are supposed to be scary and mean. They're not supposed to help others.Everyone knows that.But when a homeless cat arrives at Layla's castle, the ghost will have to decide whether she's going to be mean or help a cat in need.A children's book about a little ghost trying to figure out what's right.This book makes an adorable bedtime story and can be enjoyed all year
... Read more