This collection of poetry explores the concept of time and how it affects people in different ways. Humans are always caught somewhere between the memories of yesterday, the moments of now, and the wonders of tomorrow. This is how they were born to live; bound in the reigns of a little thing called time.

One hour to rewrite the past . . . For seventeen-year-old Emerson Cole, life is about seeing what isn’t there: swooning Southern Belles; soldiers long forgotten; a haunting jazz trio that vanishes in an instant. Plagued by phantoms since her parents’ death, she just wants the apparitions to stop so she can be normal. She’s tried everything, but the visions keep coming back. So when her well-meaning brother brings in a consultant from a secretive organization called the Hourglass, Emerson’s willing to try one last cure. But meeting Michael Weaver may not only change her future, it may change her past. Who is this dark, mysterious, sympathetic guy, barely older than Emerson herself, who seems to believe every crazy word she says? Why does an electric charge seem to run through the room whenever he’s around? And why is he so insistent that he needs her help to prevent a death that never should have happened? Full of atmosphere, mystery, and romance, Hourglass merges the very best of the paranormal and science-fiction genres in a seductive, remarkable young adult debut.

Bianca will risk everything to be with Lucas. After escaping from Evernight Academy, the vampire boarding school where they met, Bianca and Lucas take refuge with Black Cross, a fanatical group of vampire hunters. Bianca must hide her supernatural heritage or risk certain death at their hands. But when Black Cross captures her friend—the vampire Balthazar—hiding is no longer an option. Soon, Bianca and Lucas are on the run again, pursued not only by Black Cross, but by the powerful leaders of Evernight. Yet no matter how far they travel, Bianca can't escape her destiny. Bianca has always believed their love could survive anything . . . but can it survive what's to come?

Snake venom that digests human flesh. A building cleared of every living thing by a band of tiny spiders. An infant insect eating its living prey from within, saving the vital organs for last. These are among the deadly feats of natural engineering you'll witness in The Red Hourglass, prize-winning author Gordon Grice's masterful, poetic, often dryly funny exploration of predators he has encountered around his rural Oklahoma home. Grice is a witty and intrepid guide through a world where mating ends in cannibalism, where killers possess toxins so lethal as to defy our ideas of a benevolent God, where spider remains, scattered like "the cast-off coats of untidy children," tell a quiet story of violent self-extermination. It's a world you'll recognize despite its exotic strangeness--the world in which we live. Unabashedly stepping into the mix, Grice abandons his role as objective observer with beguiling dark humor--collecting spiders and other vermin, decorating a tarantula's terrarium with dollhouse furniture, or forcing a battle between captive insects because he deems one "too stupid to live." Kill. Eat. Mate. Die. Charting the simple brutality of the lives of these predators, Grice's starkly graceful essays guide us toward startling truths about our own predatory nature. The Red Hourglass brings us face to fanged face with the inadequacy of our distinctions between normal and abnormal, dead and alive, innocent and evil.

Dale Carnegie's 'How to Stop Worrying and Start Living' is a groundbreaking self-help book that delves into the detrimental effects of worrying on mental and physical health. Written in a straightforward and practical style, the book offers simple techniques and strategies for managing stress and anxiety, drawing from psychological research and Carnegie's own experiences. Filled with anecdotes and real-life examples, the book provides a guide for transforming negative thought patterns and finding peace of mind in a chaotic world. Carnegie's emphasis on taking control of one's thoughts and actions reflects the broader self-improvement movement of the mid-20th century, making this book a timeless resource for readers seeking to improve their mental well-being. Dale Carnegie, a renowned self-help author and motivational speaker, drew inspiration from his own struggles with public speaking and social anxiety to write 'How to Stop Worrying and Start Living.' Carnegie's empathetic approach to understanding human behavior and his ability to simplify complex concepts have made him a trusted authority in the field of personal development. His practical advice and positive affirmations continue to resonate with readers worldwide. Highly recommended for anyone looking to overcome worry and cultivate a more positive mindset, 'How to Stop Worrying and Start Living' is a must-read for those seeking practical strategies for managing stress and achieving inner peace.

Like On a Pale Horse, this second, complete-in-itself novel of the Incarnations of Immortality is a richly imagined and always fascinating story. And again, Piers Anthony adds to his gripping plot a serious, though-provoking study of good and evil. When life seemed pointless to Norton, he accepted the position as the Incarnation of Time, even though it meant living backward from present to past. The other seemily all-powerful Incarnates of Immortality—Death, Fate, War, and Nature—made him welcome. Even Satan greeted him with gifts. But he soon discovered that the gifts were cunning traps. While he had been distracted, he had become enmeshed in a complex scheme of the Evil One to destroy all that was good. In the end, armed with only the Hourglass, Norton was forced to confront the immense power of Satan directly. And though Satan banished him to Hell, he was resolved to fight on.

Dale Carnegie's 'How To Stop Worrying And Start Living' is a timeless self-help classic that delves into the practical strategies for overcoming anxiety and stress in order to live a more fulfilling life. Written in a conversational and accessible style, Carnegie offers insightful anecdotes, actionable advice, and real-life examples to help readers navigate the challenges of daily stressors. Drawing inspiration from various disciplines such as psychology and philosophy, this book provides a holistic approach to addressing worries and fears, making it a must-read for anyone seeking personal growth and emotional well-being. Carnegie's emphasis on positive thinking and proactive problem-solving makes this book a valuable resource for individuals looking to improve their mental health and overall quality of life.