"The stars called us. The veil closed at our backs. And now death holds us in its clutches. We were torn from life before our time, a savage king, his queen, a betrayed son, a wronged brother, a scorned wife and so many more. We watch those we left behind as they struggle against the grip of the stars, the answers to their questions within our grasps and yet out of their reach. But what if we could find a way to answer their pleas? What if we could...

Without my sister, the world seems darker than ever before and the shadows loom thicker, rising up to answer the call of the Shadow Princess and changing the face of Solaria for good. Now Lionel Acrux has the strength to make a move for the throne, I'm not sure how much time we have left to stop him. Our only hope is to find the Imperial Star before he does. We made the sacrifice the stars called for and we're paying the price for that decision so...

In the heartfelt memoir, Finding the Good: A Journey through Love, Loss, and Living, follow Carol as she navigates the challenges of being thrust into the role of caregiver for her husband after an unexpected seizure leads to a prolonged health battle. In the face of adversity, she discovers reserves of strength she never knew she possessed. Through the highs and lows, Carol's story is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the unwavering...

"A new speculative fiction short story collection from award-winning, Nebula-nominated Nigerian author Wole Talabi"--

"I know God is loving; I know He is good; I believe He is big and powerful. But sometimes I wonder if He is really kind-- really deeply always kind. Is He? Christians love to talk about how God is in control, but that's harder to grasp when things aren't going like you thought they would, when your life looks quite different than you imagined. For centuries, God's people have been building altars to Him--to remind themselves and the people around...

"More than a hundred years ago, Bender set out for the stars and was never heard from again. There has been no trace of him despite numerous searches by his clone-mates. Now Bob is determined to organize an expedition to learn Bender's fate - whatever the cost. But nothing is ever simple in the Bobiverse. Bob's descendants are out to the 24th generation now, and replicative drift has produced individuals who can barely be considered Bobs anymore....

""A book of rare wisdom, genuinely profound in depth and scope." -Diana Butler Bass, author of Christianity After Religion "As rich and thoughtful as all of Brian McLaren's work, but with a particular urgency!" -Bill McKibben A deeply insightful exploration of how to live with wisdom, resilience and love in our turbulent times For the last quarter-century, author and activist Brian D. McLaren has been writing at the intersection of religious faith...

"In this adulting guide curated for teens and young adults, you will discover: 15+ critical life skills in various areas of your life, ready to prime you for adulthood in every way; How to make life easy by setting goals...and actually smashing them; The secrets of money and time management--the ultimate foundations of adulting, done right; How to master the absolute basics of independent living--handle emergencies, take care of your home, plan for...

"Told with unflinching honesty and a touch of gallows humor, CLAY AND BONES is the personal memoir of the first female forensic sculptor in the FBI"--Front jacket flap.