Leather Wings


Book Description

Shortlisted for the Commonwealth Writers Prize, this novel explores love, obsession and stranger danger. Wallace is a door-to-door salesman. When he meets six-year-old Jania, his life gains a new dimension. He is in love. This is 'pure' adoration. Or is it? Esther, reluctant grandmother, is too self-absorbed to notice the drama that is about to break. Innocence carries its own dangers: love grows where least expected. The little girl might have some answers of her own, but who will listen?




Silver Wings and Leather Jackets


Book Description

When Will Bucko's father is shot down while on a mission, he leaves as a legacy to his teenage son a leather bomber jacket and a stolen fighter plane he has hidden in the desert. To retrieve it and avenge his father's death, Will must battle punker outlaw gangs and radioactive mutants!




Ponyfinder: Campaign Setting


Book Description

Adventure in the world of Everglow, nestled in delicate balance between the elemental planes. It is a world of magic and mystery, where the fey are in control and the humanoid races are secondary. Foremost of the fey are Ponykind, who rallied behind their Queen to form the greatest empire Everglow had ever seen. We've brought ponies, griffons, felines, and other strange creatures to life in a world all of their own, where they are the primary PCs. Don't want to run a game all about ponies? That's alright! Use our post-empire suggestions to add ponies to any other existing world. Many spells, archetypes, and bloodlines are also usable by non ponies or other settings. New gods New spells New class archetypes New equipment New bloodlines New races Compatible with Pathfinder and 5E.




Carriages and Sleighs


Book Description

This volume reproduces an extremely rare catalog published in 1862 by the noted carriage manufacturer Lawrence, Bradley and Pardee of New Haven, Connecticut. It contains more than 200 finely detailed engravings of carriages and sleighs from the mid-nineteenth century. Proudly advertising everything from a Light French Dog-Cart to "a very Rich Glass-Quartered Coach," complete with steps, iron baggage rack, and full trim, the catalog also includes customized models of a curtain coach, child's chaise, light French coupe, cabriolet, six-seat beach wagon, Portland sleigh, and scores of other carriages and coaches. Complete with original descriptions and prices, these elegant illustrations offer transportation buffs an opportunity to study the horse-drawn vehicles of yesteryear in an inexpensive republication of a catalog worth hundreds of dollars in its original edition. These pages also represent a rich source of royalty-free art for today's commercial artists and advertisers, as well as an enjoyable browsing volume for antiques enthusiasts and anyone fascinated by American life in a bygone era.




Carriages and Sleighs


Book Description

This reprint of a rare catalog contains descriptions, prices, and finely detailed engravings of customized models of a curtain coach, child's chaise, light French coupe, cabriolet, six-seat beach wagon, Portland sleigh, and many other vehicles. Rich source of royalty-free art as well as an intriguing browse.




The Finding of Haldgren


Book Description

"The Finding of Haldgren" by Charles Willard Diffin is a captivating science fiction adventure that embarks readers on a thrilling interstellar journey. Set against a futuristic backdrop of space exploration, this novel follows a courageous crew on a high-stakes rescue mission, blending elements of mystery and scientific speculation. As they traverse the cosmos, encountering alien civilizations and technological marvels, the crew confronts the enigma of extraterrestrial life while showcasing their unwavering human resilience. Diffin's masterful storytelling immerses readers in a vividly imagined world, filled with galactic discovery and intergalactic journeys. Within this futuristic setting, the novel explores themes of courage, perseverance, and the relentless pursuit of knowledge amidst the unknown. Through the eyes of the crew, we witness the wonders of interstellar travel and the challenges of navigating uncharted territories, all while unraveling the mysteries surrounding the missing scientist, Haldgren. With its blend of adventure and scientific speculation, "The Finding of Haldgren" captivates readers from start to finish, offering a captivating glimpse into the boundless possibilities of space exploration and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of the unknown.




Out of the Shadows


Book Description

Pride and Prejudice meets H.G. Wells with a dash of The Hunger Games. Lenore, a thief, is on the run from the law from the brutal Enforcers. Just when she thinks she's found safety by assuming a new identity with a wealthy but eccentric family, she discovers they've got secrets of their own. Big ones. As does everyone in this series. And, of course, someone who knows her real identity is chasing after her. Will Lenore find the courage to forge her own path, or will she put her trust in the wrong people and bring this world of lies she's built crashing down? Out of the Shadows is the first book in the captivating Broken Gears series, a young adult steampunk fantasy adventure. Fans of the Finishing School series by Gail Carriger and Garth Nix's Old World universe will delight as this Victorian-era-esque world unfolds before them. A multi-layered tale of colorful characters, lost magic and technology, and subterfuge that promises to entrance. If you like smart heroines, forgotten magic, and rich Victorian settings, then you'll love Lenore's intrigue-and-adventure storyline. "Out of the Shadows features great prose, a gripping plot, and characters that will remain with readers long after they are done reading the story." --Reader's Favorite. Buy it today to enter a steam-powered world of secrets!







Aeternae Noctis Collection


Book Description

The truth is worse than demons and vampires. For a thousand years, humans cowered beneath the rule of the Night Terrors, but Jaden's five-year-old sister is prophesied to stop them…if they don’t get to her first. To protect her, Jaden leads a rebellion against the Night Terrors, but when he is captured in battle and dragged before the demonic queen Ashra, he realizes that he has seen her face before…every night in his dreams. Ashra is fighting her own battle for survival against enemies without and treachery within. But when Jaden stumbles upon Ashra's darkest secret and uncovers the truth about the city of eternal night, he realizes that nothing may be what it seems…including himself. If Jaden and Ashra cannot unite humans, vampires, and demons to battle through the night…if they cannot survive the light of day… their millennium of misery and darkness would have been for nothing. If hope dies, this time, it will be forever… This award-winning e-book collection includes: 1. Eternal Night 2. Eternal Dawn 3. Eternal Day 4. Nocturnes (bonus novella--exclusive to this collection) "…a stunningly original take on post-apocalyptic sci fi, fantasy, paranormal, adventure, and (a touch of) romance…"