Nicholas A. Kefalides recalls a time when the heavy boots of invading armies echoed off the cobblestone streets of Greece, where he was born and spent his childhood and youth. Kefalides memories begin with the 1930s as social and political events shaped his attitudes and beliefs. It was also a period that set the stage for a war that would see people starve, fight and die. As German and Italian armies invade the country, the young people of Greece are robbed of their childhood and adolescence. But Kefalides and his brother are among those who fight back, joining the resistance. They are soon arrested and imprisoned by the Gestapo before being sent to a concentration camp in Thessaloniki. It will take all the courage they can muster and the determination of an entire nation to regain liberty. After winning his freedom, Kefalides embarks on a new adventure, this time in America. He pursues a career in medicine and becomes a successful professor, but as the decades pass by, he can still hear Echoes from the Cobblestones.

This humourous children's adventure follows the path of Tommy who gets sucked into a drainage slot whilst testing out his raft. Will Tommy and his friends escape?

In the enchanting town of Ravenswood, where cosmic energies intertwine with earthly existence, journalist Sarah Lancaster stumbles upon a cosmic revelation that shatters the boundaries between reality and the unseen. As shadows encroach upon the cosmic haven, Sarah becomes the cosmic custodian of a celestial artifact that holds the key to cosmic mysteries. Eternal Nightfall invites you on a cosmic odyssey where ancient prophecies and cosmic secrets unravel. In a cosmic dance between the cosmic and the mundane, Sarah and a fellowship of cosmic protectors must navigate the delicate balance between cosmic forces and unearth the celestial artifact's true cosmic purpose. As cosmic constellations align, Ravenswood stands at the cosmic crossroads of its destiny. Prepare for a cosmic journey where the celestial meets the earthly, where cosmic shadows whisper untold secrets, and where the legacy of Eternal Nightfall unfolds in cosmic hues beyond the cosmic veil.

Bisbee, Arizona, queen of the western copper camps, 1917. The protagonists in a bitter strike: the Wobblies (the IWW), the toughest union in the history of the West; and Harry Wheeler, the last of the two-gun sheriffs. In this class-war western, they face each other down in the streets of Bisbee, pitting a general strike against the largest posse ever assembled. Based on a true story, Bisbee '17 vividly re-creates a West of miners and copper magnates, bindlestiffs and scissorbills, army officers, private detectives, and determined revolutionaries. Against this backdrop runs the story of Elizabeth Gurley Flynn, strike organizer from the East, caught between the worlds of her ex-husband—the Bisbee strike leader—and her new lover, an Italian anarchist from New York. As the tumultuous weeks of the strike unfold, she struggles to sort out what she really feels about both of them, and about the West itself.

"Shadows and Secrets: 25 Thriller Short Stories" invites readers into a world where mystery and suspense reign supreme. This captivating collection explores the depths of human emotion and the hidden facets of existence, where shadows cast doubt and secrets unveil themselves in unexpected ways. Within these pages, you'll encounter a diverse cast of characters navigating the intricate maze of life's uncertainties. From psychological puzzles to heart-stopping dilemmas, each short story is a finely woven tapestry of tension and revelation, designed to keep readers eagerly turning the pages. Embark on a journey where ordinary lives collide with extraordinary circumstances, challenging the boundaries of morality and testing the resilience of the human spirit. As the narratives unfold, you'll find yourself entangled in a web of unexpected twists and turns, with each story promising a new and riveting experience. "Shadows and Secrets" is not just a collection of tales; it's an immersive exploration of the human condition, where the line between right and wrong is blurred, and the search for truth becomes a gripping adventure. Whether you crave psychological depth, unexpected plot twists, or simply love the thrill of the unknown, this anthology guarantees a rollercoaster ride through the shadows, where every secret revealed adds a new layer to the mystery. Prepare to be captivated until the very last revelation.

Presents information from the primary abiotic forces defining the system, and from the present hydrology, biogeochemistry and physics of major sites of organic carbon production of the McMurdo Dry Valleys. Additionally, research on the physical, chemical, and biological properties of the dry valley soils is included. The role of environmental management in long-term ecological studies is also addressed. The accompanying CDROM provides details and scale to visualize the McMurdo Dry Valleys from an ecosystem perspective.