When the notorious necromancer, Maecidion, dies, the reading of his will goes awry. Powerful heirlooms are given to rivals of the deceased's kin, Irion, who are no strangers to black magic. Soon, Irion embarks on a bitter quest to retrieve what should rightfully be his. Tinged with traces of horror and humor, erotica and satire, the world of Mulgara plays host to an ensemble of dark characters. Not only necromancers, but grave robbers, thieves, and...

The first official poetry installment in David Rose's unique blend of tenderness and morbidity, From Sand and Time engages a cataclysmic self-reflection coming with the complexities, times, and demands of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. An evocative collection of rhyme and free verse, From Sand and Time weaves through ambition and belief, doubt and loneliness, deployment, combat, and what waits thereafter.

A wealthy addict heads to a seedy part of town to for a fix and gets more than he bargained for. “After Dinner Conversation” is a growing series of short stories across genres to draw out deeper discussions with friends and family. Each story is an accessible example of an abstract ethical or philosophical idea and is accompanied by suggested discussion questions.

In the tradition of Who Owns the Future? and The Second Machine Age, an MIT Media Lab scientist imagines how everyday objects can intuit our needs and improve our lives. We are now standing at the precipice of the next transformative development: the Internet of Things. Soon, connected technology will be embedded in hundreds of everyday objects we already use: our cars, wallets, watches, umbrellas, even our trash cans. These objects will respond to...

Learn why people say NO to you, even when you obviously deserve a big YES. After reading this book, you can identify on the spot, all the categories of rejection and instantly know how to overcome them. As many readers have already discovered, the information provided in this book is unlike any other. It includes remarkable research, intelligence, and guidance on how to stop every possible rejection in life that impedes our happiness. You will learn...

Every year in America, over 600,000 new businesses start up and hire their first employees. Many will fail, but some of them will become the legendary businesses of the future, transforming industries and making millions for the angel investors who helped fund them in their early days. Angel investing, once the exclusive province of multi-millionaire high-rollers, has now entered the mainstream, with more than $20 billion being invested annually by...

"The Methuselah Factor" provides practical, life-changing insights into the cutting-edge science of hemorheology or blood fluidity. Dr. DeRose walks readers through a step-by-step 30-day program that puts them in the driver's seat when it comes to revolutionizing their health. You'll learn how improving your "Methuselah Factor" (DeRose's term for blood fluidity) promises to help: Improve your mental performance and decrease your risk of dementia. Give...

Although while he is awake Maynard the cat enjoys such typical feline activities as chasing birds and squirrels, when he is dreaming he finds himself in predicaments less pleasant for him.

There is a moment in each widow or widowers life where a decision must be made. The choice is whether to trade her/his unexpected sorrows for the life of the past or embrace the future. Yes, Lord! This book offers multiple perspectives on widowhood. It is a collaborative effort that began with a small group of young widows that met for fellowship and encouragement over Thursday lunches. Our conversations ranged from how to cope with our grief to dealing...