Durrell's best-known work fused Western notions of time and space with Eastern metaphysics. Very little has been written about Durrell's work before the Second World War. With A Smile in His Mind's Eye, Ray Morrison seeks to redress this neglect.

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • From “the poet laureate of medicine" (The New York Times) and the author of the classic The Man Who Mistook his Wife for a Hat comes a fascinating exploration of the remarkable, unpredictable ways that our brains cope with the loss of sight by finding rich new forms of perception. “Elaborate and gorgeously detailed.... Again and again, Sacks invites readers to imagine their way into minds unlike their own, encouraging a radical form of empathy.” —Los Angeles Times With compassion and insight, Dr. Oliver Sacks again illuminates the mysteries of the brain by introducing us to some remarkable characters, including Pat, who remains a vivacious communicator despite the stroke that deprives her of speech, and Howard, a novelist who loses the ability to read. Sacks investigates those who can see perfectly well but are unable to recognize faces, even those of their own children. He describes totally blind people who navigate by touch and smell; and others who, ironically, become hyper-visual. Finally, he recounts his own battle with an eye tumor and the strange visual symptoms it caused. As he has done in classics like The Man Who Mistook his Wife for a Hat and Awakenings, Dr. Sacks shows us that medicine is both an art and a science, and that our ability to imagine what it is to see with another person's mind is what makes us truly human.

The “virtuoso” author’s memoir of his spiritual journey with famed Taoist philosopher Jolan Chang (The New York Times). Beginning with their first meeting over lunch at Lawrence Durrell’s Provencal home, Durrell and Jolan Chang—renowned Taoist philosopher and expert on Eastern sexuality—developed an enduring relationship based on mutual spiritual exploration. Durrell’s autobiographical rumination on their friendship and on Taoism recounts the author’s existential ponderings, starting with his introduction to the mystical and enigmatic “smile in the mind’s eye.” From parsimony, cooking, and yoga to poetry, Petrarch, and Nietzche, A Smile in the Mind’s Eye is a charming tale of a writer’s spiritual and philosophical awakening.

INTRODUCTION My Mindd Eye, fantasy is McCoys first book of short stories with adult content. She specifies that this book is not for kids but for adults; of the age of consent who dont want something to learn, but as an escape from reality for a short period of time. In that light it is secondly dedicated to: her friends and acquaintances in Fantasy Role-play for their ideas and laughter at her muse; for taking the time to read a story or two of hers in helping her to decide to complete the book. Thank You my friends for your time, trouble and thoughts on my writing. I can only hope I have done all of you proud. "Aye lad, The Sea has been my mistress some 40 years now. Stories? Yes, there are stories to be told pull up a chair and Ill tell them to you."

Over a million years in the future, a desperate stowaway lies concealed in a space freighter’s cargo hold. Tam Amergan is bound for the prison world Corustloth, where his partner Brogan has been abducted. Ever since the Senate took over the planetary system decades earlier, gay men like Tam and Brogan—degens, as they are labeled under Senate—rule have been forced to live in secrecy. But Brogan is Tam’s life-line, bound to his soul in a ritual performed by a secret sisterhood of women with ancient, unknown designs. Tam has no choice but to follow Brogan wherever he goes. What Brogan sees, Tam sees; what Tam feels, Brogan feels. Neither can live without the other. Thousands of lightyears away, an ancient brotherhood of mentalists works at uncovering the mystery of humanity’s long-forgotten origins. Their leader, Father, enlists the help of Bennett, who is able to connect with the mind of a space freighter stowaway on the other side of the galaxy. Is Bennett the key to humanity’s origins? Could Tam’s quest to find Brogan have a wider purpose? Both a soaring love story and sweeping sci-fi epic, Life-Line: Origins is a thrilling gay romance and science fiction novel. Ambitious, gripping, and full of heart, it is a must-read for anyone hungry for adventure and intrigue.

The saga continues... The Prophecy told of thirteen, thirteen that would sculpt the future. These were named the Cursed Thirteen. And the Cursed are hunted. Two of the Thirteen must strive to protect their brethren and persuade them to join their struggle. Bonds that once held the Cursed together and guided them on their path are now breaking apart. The links are weakening as relationships begin to dissolve. Sides are being taken, sides that will change the fate of the world. The World is already changing though, no longer can vampires hide their existence, for their war has spilled over and Man has now been dragged into its midst. The survival of the human race is at threat, war has begun. Hunters is the fourth volume in the stunning Crimson Lore series. A visceral adventure that pulses with blood, danger and the unique vision of one of the most imaginative new voices in vampire/fantasy fiction.

The Virtues have arrived in Aeon. Alpha Corps must pull together to protect Aeon Society and each other. Calvan chose Alpha Corps, and now he’s hiding secrets from them. He never told them he was recruited by the Adepts first, much less his reasons for rejecting their offer. He thought he could leave his past behind, but it’s not that simple. New arrivals in Aeon will test his powers like never before. Did he make the wrong choice? Yesterday was the worst day of Eden’s life. She can’t get the vision of violence out of her mind. She can’t forget what she did to cause it. But dark thoughts will have to wait. Challenges are piling up for Aeon Society. The Virtues were sent by the Selestian queen to repair the spells at the foundation of Aeon Society. To keep the Society under Selestian influence. And Eden’s power is the perfect complement to their mission. Too bad she doesn’t want to play. Calvan’s on her side. But how much difference can two of the newest recruits to Alpha Corps make? And what does freedom mean, when their whole world is shaped by Selestian spells? ******** Follow Eden and Calvan through the gates and into a whole new world in the final Aeon Society fantasy romance. In Aeon, powers are perilous. Wisdom is scarce. Fear is ever present. But despite the dangers, love still wins.

In this Victorian romance, a bakery heir’s path to high society takes a detour after succumbing to temptation with a ravishing widow. Ann Haldene is the most beautiful woman Gawain Redcake has ever seen. A gifted healer who soothes his battle-scarred body like never before, the widow’s touch has a powerful effect on him. It’s no wonder the rugged Redcake heir forgets his quest for a society bride during one passionate night in Ann’s arms. But once he learns she is pregnant with his child, he searches for her, intent on giving her his name, if not his heart . . . Ann is shocked by Gawain’s proposal, mostly because he has not uttered a word of love. For the sake of their baby, she accepts, even knowing that Gawain dreamed of marrying to secure a title and all she has is a severed royal Indian bloodline. Now the new bride faces her greatest challenge: showing her husband that their union is more powerful than pedigree—and love is the ultimate reward . . . “A delightful, sexy glimpse into Victorian life and loving with two wonderfully non-traditional lovers.” —Jessa Slade, author of Dark Prince’s Desire and the Steel Born series “This fast-paced read is both sweet and fun. It’s rare to find historical romances that feature couples who are of anything but Anglo-Saxon decent, and this one does a solid job of addressing some of these difficulties.” —Library Journal