As Gregory Howland embarks on a journey from Edmonton, Canada, to Trinity, an isolated mining community where he hopes to start over with his wife and three children in tow, he has no idea that their appearance will awaken a diabolical power trapped in the mine beneath the town that is focused on achieving only one goalthe destruction of the world. The Howlands settle into an old mansion in Trinity, and Gregory begins a teaching job. Soon, however, they discover through their nightmares and other visions that their town was the scene of a series of brutal murders during the winter of 1937, followed by an earthquake that obliterated its inhabitants. As the mere presence of the Howlands seem to revive dark forces within their home, the three children realize that they are all that stand in the way of an evil presence ready to unleash its fury. Now all they have to do is to decide whether to take a stand against the monster or lead its forces in an unforgettable virtual battle. In this riveting tale of horror, an innocent family is caught in the grips of a town with a nasty secreta secret that will determine who will live and who will die.

During the waning years of the Cold War, the US engaged in a massive military buildup and hoped to press the Soviet economy to breaking point to force it into political compromise. Hardline elements pressure the Soviet premier into launching an attack on the US before it has the chance to squeeze the Soviets any more. The attack goes forward, and all the consequences of the doomsday scenario are laid bare, with conflicting claimants to the US presidency as the line of succession breaks apart, devastation on the ground, and military staff having to choose between a treason, which might save what is left of their country, and a duty which might lead to the extinction of the human race itself.

A dedicated mom puts love into action as she creates the perfect rainbow-colored wig for her transgender daughter, based on the real-life experience of mother-daughter advocate duo Trinity and DeShanna Neal. Warm morning sunlight and love fill the Neal home. And on one quiet day, playtime leads to an important realization:Trinity wants long hair like her dolls. She needs it to express who she truly is. So her family decides to take a trip to the beauty supply store, but none of the wigs is the perfect fit. Determined, Mom leaves with bundles of hair in hand, ready to craft a wig as colorful and vibrant as her daughter is. With powerful text by Trinity and DeShanna Neal and radiant art by Art Twink, My Rainbow is a celebration of showing up as our full selves with the people who have seen us fully all along.

"Trinity travels to Adventurine and discovers her gift of flight"--

Two journalists submit their somewhat unfocused account--incorporating history, interviews, and description--of their journey along a thousand-mile length of Interstate 25 in New Mexico and Wyoming where lies an extraordinary concentration of high- tech military hardware and research facilities. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR