"The trouble with wanting to do the right thing is that frequently the right thing today is the wrong thing for tomorrow, or the wrong thing for the people who are standing between you and your perfect, platonic future. The wild was the wrong place for our elephant, just like the recycler was the wrong place for Billie, and the cities were the wrong place for me." A tale of bioengineering, a carnival, and the cost of finding one's right place. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

A collection of some of the best original fantasy and science fiction stories published on Tor.com in 2014. Contents: As Good As New by Charlie Jane Anders The End of the End of Everything by Dale Bailey Mrs. Sorensen and the Sasquatch by Kelly Barnhill Sleep Walking Now and Then by Richard Bowes Daughter of Necessity by Marie Brennan Brisk Money by Adam Christopher A Cost-Benefit Analysis of the Proposed Trade-Offs for the Overhaul of the Barricade by John Chu The Color of Paradox by A.M. Dellamonica The Litany of Earth by Ruthanna Emrys A Kiss With Teeth by Max Gladstone A Short History of the Twentieth Century, or, When You Wish Upon a Star by Kathleen Ann Goonan Cold Wind by Nicola Griffith The Tallest Doll in New York City by Maria Dahvana Headley Where the Trains Turn by Pasi Ilmari Jääskeläinen Combustion Hour by Yoon Ha Lee Reborn by Ken Liu Midway Relics and Dying Breeds by Seanan McGuire Anyway Angie by Daniel José Older The Mothers of Voorhisville by Mary Rickert Unlocked: An Oral History of Haden’s Syndrome by John Scalzi Among the Thorns by Veronica Schanoes The Insects of Love by Genevieve Valentine Sleeper by Jo Walton The Devil in America by Kai Ashante Wilson In the Sight of Akresa by Ray Wood A Cup of Salt Tears by Isabel Yap At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

"The thirty-six stories in this collection imaginatively take us far across the universe, into the very core of our beings, to the realm of the gods, and the moment just after now"--Page 4 of cover.

In the new millennium, what secrets lay beyond the far reaches of the universe? What mysteries belie the truths we once held to be self evident? The world of science fiction has long been a porthole into the realities of tomorrow, blurring the line between life and art. Now, in The Year's Best Science Fiction: Thirty-First Annual Collection the very best SF authors explore ideas of a new world in the year's best short stories. This venerable collection brings together award winning authors and masters of the field such as Robert Reed, Alastair Reynolds, Damien Broderick, Elizabeth Bear, Paul McAuley and John Barnes. And with an extensive recommended reading guide and a summation of the year in science fiction, this annual compilation has become the definitive must-read anthology for all science fiction fans and readers interested in breaking into the genre.

Trivia-on-Book: Lock In: A Novel by John Scalzi Take the challenge yourself and share it with friends and family for a time of fun! In the near future of the human race, there is a new virus that takes the world by storm. Majority of the victims show mere symptoms of fever and headaches. Some suffer from acute meningitis which turns into a serious medical crisis. But 1% of the total number of affected individuals is in a 'locked-in' situation, The Haden's Syndrome – they are aware and awake, but they cannot move or respond to physical stimulus. So technology comes to the rescue and formulates a way of communication among the 'locked-in' patients. One such technology helps victims communicate with the world in a virtual reality. Another breakthrough comes with the discovery of rare humans who can let others into their brains and be controlled by those 'riding' their minds. With the advent of this discovery, greed for power, murderous plots, political strategies and other sinister plans begin to hatch and safety of the human race is compromised till Chris Shane, a victim of this Haden's Syndrome and an FBI agent comes to the rescue. You may have read the book, but not have liked it. You may have liked the book, but not be a fan. You may call yourself a fan, but few truly are. Are you a fan? Trivia-on-Books is an independently curated trivia quiz on the book for readers, students, and fans alike. Whether you're looking for new materials to the book or would like to take the challenge yourself and share it with your friends and family for a time of fun, Trivia-on-Books provides a unique approach to Lock In by John Scalzi that is both insightful and educational! Features You'll Find Inside: • 30 Multiple choice questions on the book, plots, characters and author • Insightful commentary to answer every question • Complementary quiz material for yourself or your reading group • Results provided with scores to determine "status" Promising quality and value, come play your trivia of a favorite book!

This early work by Radclyffe Hall was originally published in 1928 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography. 'The Well of Loneliness' is a novel that follows an upper-class Englishwoman who falls in love with another woman while serving as an ambulance driver in World War I. Marguerite Radclyffe Hall was born on 12th August 1880, in Bournemouth, England. Hall's first novel The Unlit Lamp (1924) was a lengthy and grim tale that proved hard to sell. It was only published following the success of the much lighter social comedy The Forge (1924), which made the best-seller list of John O'London's Weekly. Hall is a key figure in lesbian literature for her novel The Well of Loneliness (1928). This is her only work with overt lesbian themes and tells the story of the life of a masculine lesbian named Stephen Gordon.

Death in the Afternoon is a non-fiction book written by Ernest Hemingway about the ceremony and traditions of Spanish bullfighting, published in 1932. The book provides a look at the history and what Hemingway considers the magnificence of bullfighting. It also contains a deeper contemplation on the nature of fear and courage. While essentially a guide book, there are three main sections: Hemingway's work, pictures, and a glossary of terms.

Arriving in Australia with his girlfriend Shelby Tanner to investigate infected werewolves who are determined to claim the continent as their own, cryptozoologist Alexander Price refuses to go down without a fight as he tries to survive in an unfamiliar land.

Swords and Shields. Faith and Magic. Grab your weapons and prepare, for the enemy is on the move. High fantasy and mighty conflicts go hand-in-hand. In great wars, armies rise to fight evil hordes and heroes struggle to push beyond their imperfections to save the day. These stories include more than just epic landscapes and charactersãthey also feature epic battles. Imagine a doctor struggling to identify the spy who has infiltrated his companys ranks and poisoned his colleagues or a boy suspected of murder by a king yet protected by a princess as he helps her father against his own people. Imagine a butcher discovering that hes called to lead an uprising, or a First Born knowing that she must betray her own in order to save humanity. The possibilities are endless, but at the heart they have this in common: soldiers¾ordinary and otherwise_struggling against extraordinary odds to survive the day. They must withstand dark magic, dodge enemy blades, and defy the odds to survive SHATTERED SHIELDS. Contributors: Larry Correia Sarah A. Hoyt Gray Rinehart David Farland Glen Cook Seanan McGuire John Helfers Annie Bellet Joseph Zieja Wendy N. Wagner David Farland Cat Rambo Robin Wayne Bailey Nancy Fulda John R. Fultz Dave Gross James L. Sutter Elizabeth Moon At the publisher's request, this title is sold without DRM (Digital Rights Management). About Shattered Shields: "An inventive and thought-provoking set of tales that capture the bravery and terrors of battle. Carries the banner of military fantasy proudly."--John Marco, author of The Bronze Knight Series About The Raygun Chronicles edited by Bryan Thomas Schmidt: "Fans of sf should enjoy this stylistically varied homage to a genre as old as the fiction . . . "--Library Journal About Beyond the Sun edited by Bryan Thomas Schmidt: "Beyond the Sun mixes courage, redemption, and stark terror in tales of distant worlds. Buckle in."--Jack McDevitt, author of Firebird