The Pires are cursed with new neighbors. Things were just fine on Nostfer Avenue until the Wolfsons arrived. There seems to be no end to the new family's strange rituals. They stay up all day long, lock their windows at night, and bathe—in sunshine. What's a nice vampire family to do? Ross Collins has created an ironic, laugh-out-loud story that invites you to think about accepting others—perhaps your neighbors are less different than you think.
Endre Lovinger was only seventeen years old when the Nazis invaded Budapest, in 1944. Taken from his family to work on a Jewish Forced Labor Brigade, he eventually escaped and found himself on the run trying to keep one step ahead of the Nazis. In this book, Andrew Ross (Endre Lovinger) tells of his heartache and triumph in uncertain times.
When nine-year-old Max writes a fan letter to his favorite author, Max has no idea what's in store for him. Told through hilariously illustrated letters and postcards, this book tells the story of an unlikely friendship.
Step into the dark and haunting world of the Between, where Heather Billot is plunged into a shadowy realm of darkness and despair after committing suicide. In this bleak landscape, soulstalkers roam the skies and Death herself hunts down those who have escaped her grasp. Trapped and alone, Heather must find the strength to navigate this dangerous place and forge a path between life and death. But when she meets the enigmatic Ross Shepherd, a spark ignites between them and they embark on a journey to escape this forgotten world together. Faced with unimaginable challenges and haunted by their pasts, Heather and Ross must confront their fears and fight to overcome the shadows that threaten to consume them. A gripping tale of love and resilience in the face of overwhelming darkness. Between is the first book in The Spiral, a five-book series by veteran fantasy and romance writer, Lisa Silverthorne. Suicide victim Heather Billot struggles to navigate through the twisted realm of soulstalkers and sand runners, where her every move is shadowed by the finality of death. With a touch of romance and an unflinching examination of the aftermath of suicide, this series is a gripping and emotional exploration of the human spirit and its capacity for resilience. Join Heather’s battle to break free from the shadows and save herself and those she loves from a fate worse than death.
Political assassinations and terrorism have both outraged and fascinated the public throughout American history, particularly in the modern era. Providing biographical summaries of more than 100 assassins and terrorists, this book aims at a more complete understanding of the motivations behind violent extremism. The lives of the subjects are analyzed with a focus on psychological and ideological factors, along with details of investigations and criminal trials. Conspiracy theories are evaluated for credibility. Social media features prominently in explaining political violence by members of extremist groups in the 21st century, including radical Islamic terrorists, anti-abortion activists and white supremacists.
