Short Days

The new book from Jimmy Barnes, the award-winning author of the number-one bestsellers Working Class Boy,Working Class Man and Killing Time From larger-than-life adventures to vivid and poignant tales of the imagination, Highways and Byways is a collection of stories taking readers on an...

Un largo y ameno recorrido por México, de norte a sur, de este a oeste, en el que la escritora quiere mostrar algo más. Ahonda en las profundidades del país mientras se interna en el complejo y laberíntico mundo femenino: la historia de dos hermanas y su estrecha relación a pesar de la distancia; una se muda a otro continente, la otra se queda en México a conseguir dinero para hacer realidad su proyecto de abrir una casa de huéspedes frente al mar.

Acclaimed poet and novelist Mario Milosevic offers 100 sharp tales of employment - each exactly 100 words long. Sometimes shocking, sometimes poignant, but always enlightening and entertaining, these narratives bare the souls of laborers doing what they have to do to make a living.

Cupid is visiting Bluewater Bay, and he's leaving chaos in his wake. Nothing's been the same in this sleepy little logging town since Hollywood came to shoot the hit TV show Wolf's Landing - especially Valentine's Day.

Are you ready to hop into an adventure that sparks courage and joy? Dive into "The Croak of Courage: A Stoic Journey for Froggy Days" and join young Paddy the frog as he navigates rainy days filled with fun and discovery in his cozy pond. This vibrant audiobook is more than just a story—it's a transformative experience that empowers your child to embrace their fears and find happiness in every moment.

Fourteen outstanding authors. Fourteen worlds that never were. Throughout the human experience, historians have wondered, “What if?” What if Japan had been on the side of the U.S. in World War II? What if things had been just a little different in the Falklands? What if Russia had started World War Three?

Seven tales of conflict set among the stars, driven by the very roots of humankind’s Earth-bound strife. Yet even in the face of the vast void of space, these brave souls fight to hold on to their humanity.

Davey’s Rule number 85: Daddy will always treat his boy like he's Daddy’s world...because that’s how it should be! Revisit all your favorite couples and families from Daddy’s Lap in this five-part, seven-story collection that shows them all living their happily-ever-afters. This collection of shorts is number eight in a series about not-so-perfect Daddies, adorable “boys”, and one sassy brat with an insane list of rules.

An extraordinary listening experience! Hear Nikki Giovanni read from her newest collection of poems! One of America’s most celebrated poets challenges us with this powerful and deeply personal collection of verse that speaks to the injustices of society while illuminating the depths of her own...

You’ll be treated to Lord Aegis of the Flame, which gives a rough account of Magnus’s day until he was able to meet up with Iain. After that, you’ll be introduced to Domonic and Terrence’s story in Imperial Daimyo, which describes their harrowing flight through the city. From there, you’ll find that not all is what it seems in the Hellion Initiative, which describes Thaddeus and his fortuitous encounters. Next up, you’ll discover just how transformative the System’s arrival can be with Jeremy Simms in Spartan. Finally, stick around to meet Rufus and her evolution into something entirely new.

SHORT STORY: A sister in the far future, when we no longer burn things for fuel, finds a forbidden thing that would make the perfect gift. The Day We Stopped Burning is one of six short solarpunk stories in the Halfway to Better collection. If you enjoyed the optimistic climate solutions in Kim Stanley Robinson's Ministry for the Future or the cozy cooperative future in Becky Chambers' Monk and Robot series, you will enjoy Halfway to Better.

Topaz now realizes why the saying "distance makes the heart grow fonder" rings true. Weeks have passed since the couple's Valentine's Day rendezvous, and Topaz has still been floating on cloud nine. That is, until the cloud evaporates, and a vicious fit of home sickness awaits in its place. Is Meeko's presence just the remedy the doctor prescribed? And when life throws them an unexpected curveball, how will the long distance couple be able to adapt and adjust?

The third Christmas horror anthology from horror master Rick Wood.

This is another delightful collection of fairy tales and "pour qua" stories, and even a charming poem, where good always triumphs over evil and kindness to others is rewarded. Easy listening for sunny days too!

While some are nestled cozy in their traditions, others are lost in darkness. An unkindness of ravens lurk like a warning above them while they try to escape their inner demons and fight the dragons they've been trying to avoid. There's no enjoying fatal amounts of pie because their minds are slipping, slipping into a twisted delusion. They are the murderers, the disturbed, the unfortunate, and the misunderstood. These outliers are imprisoned by their circumstances until they slowly fade into the icy landscape, smothered by the forged façade of a perfect Christmas.

When the “grownup virus” hits, kids who live in the same apartment building must cope with strange new rules and extended time at home with parents and siblings.

After Claudia and Ben stumble upon Dorian's secret, they are taken prisoner. Food and supplies are running low, and Dorian's ultimate goal is survival of the race - and the fittest.

Tristan Taormino, the biggest name in lesbian erotica, picks 22 tales of lesbian desire to send the mercury soaring. Lust, love, strip down, strap-on - it's all here. As always, Taormino sets the standard for lesbian erotic writing with stories that entertain, surprise, and arouse. Lighter in tone than Taormino's other collections, these stories get right to the good part. Contributors include Rakelle Valencia, Skian McGuire, Maria Helena Dolan, Cheyenne Blue, L. Shane Conner, and Jean Roberta.

Obsessed is not about obsession for a new purse or a new car. Instead, these stories sizzle with the kind of obsession that is fueled by our deepest desires, the ones that hold couples together, the ones that haunt us and don't let go. Whether just-blooming passions, rekindled sparks, or reinvented relationships, these lovers put the object of their obsession first.

Bedtime stories are a great way to connect with your child and live adventures with them. Also you won’t have to worry about nightmares ever again since all your child will dream about are fairy tales. Take your little one to the magical land of unicorns and be amazed by their magical powers and enjoy living the adventures with them!