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"This outstanding annual exploration of the year's best dark fiction journeys into the shadows delivers nineteen tales of the haunted, weirdly surreal, evil incarnate, frightening futures, and much more. The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, Volume 5 includes metaphysical masterpieces from some of today's finest writers of the fantastique. Much like the paranormal, some things need to be experienced to be believed, so delve into these pages and take a delightfully disturbing stroll into the fears that stir us all."--Provided by publisher.

Find out what all the pickleball fuss is about in this all-you-need-to-know book by the PPA Tour's lead reporter, Hannah Johns. . .What in the world is pickleball? Where did it come from? And why is everyone and their neighbor talking about it?All the answers you seek can be found in Picklemania: The Silly Sport that Got Us All Obsessed. In this must-read, aficionado Hannah Johns is your guide to all things pickleball. Not only is Johns a lead reporter for the Professional Pickleball Association Tour, but the sister of pros Ben Johns (world #1) and Collin Johns (world top five)! This book will teach you everything you need to know about the sport with the peculiar plastic ball that has taken America by storm and captivated the masses and celebrity icons alike. From its historical origins and rules to the professional circuit and tour wars, Picklemania offers a behind-the-scenes look at the game through the eyes of one of pickleball’s most familiar faces, and answers questions you may have about:—Kickstarting your pickleball journey —Choosing a paddle —Entering your first tournament —The merge of PPA and Major League Pickleball —Tour gossip and pro player personalities —Booking the perfect pickleball vacation, and much much more! Whether you are a beginner looking to learn the ins-and-outs or a seasoned professional wanting to expand your knowledge, Picklemania has something for everyone. So what are you waiting for? Give this little book a flip-through and see what all the pickleball buzz is about!

From lesbian vampires to the ghost of Nathaniel Hawthorne, exhibitionism for a daring woman's neighbors and sexy onstage burlesque moves, the women in these stories are hot, horny, and determined to get exactly what they want. Whether they're bedding a longtime partner or hooking up with someone they've just met, they always find a way to get exactly what they want.

"One of NYC's most sought-after female rabbis shares the key to keeping religion relevant in an on-demand world in this tell-all guide."--Publisher description.

"In his career as a theater director, producer, and actor that has spanned over sevety years, Adler has certainly had his fair share of laughs, and is ready to take readers on a reminiscent journey of Hollywood tales past." -- Back cover.

Get reacquainted with lust in Bussel’s latest collection. . .This time around, award-winning erotica maven Rachel Kramer Bussel delves into her own archive of sexy tales from the past twenty-five years to bring us Lap Dance Lust: A Collection of Erotic Stories. Featuring Bussel's most popular pieces as well as brand-new ones, this salacious set of fiction offers portraits of modern sexuality that are sure to turn you on. Dive into this book of the dirtiest deeds imaginable, and you’ll discover there’s something for everyone. Splashed across these pages are BDSM practices of all kinds, polyamorous adventures shared amongst couples, pansexual exploration and more. Characters embark on a wild adventure in "Sexathon,” while a restaurant offers an oral sex treat for those in the know in "Secret Service.” Bondage goes public in "Hands Down," a carefully planned orgy comes to fruition in "A First Time for Everything" and a woman's special fetish takes center stage in "Doing the Dishes." There is no question that Bussel has earned her reputation as one of the biggest names in the literary world of erotica; just flip open this must-read and see for yourself!

Social media sensation Marisa McGrady is the Fairy Godmother with a self-help guide that isn't one-size-fits-all. . .Modern media makes self-love seem simple. Buy a bath bomb, apply a face mask, and voila! You’ve got self-love, commodified and canned for your convenience. But self-love cannot be bought. There is no “one-size-fits-all” approach to self-care. What happens once our bubble baths drain and feelings of self-loathing, doubt, or despair creep back in? How do our bodies, resource availability (including free time), and physical and emotional needs impact our ability to care for ourselves? Are our bodies “bad” just because certain industries, organizations, or people deem them so? Social media sensation Marisa McGrady, also known as @ris.writes or the Fairy Godmother online, explores these questions and more in her debut self-help book, The Fairy Godmother’s Growth Guide: Whimsical Poems and Radical Prose for Self-Exploration. The bite-sized poems in Part I propose new perspectives about our bodies that inspire us to see ourselves in different lights. The prose in Part II explains accommodating, sustainable approaches to self-care while addressing the harms of industrialized self-love and exploring the internal concepts and external factors that impact self-worth. The Fairy Godmother’s Growth Guide will redefine your relationship with yourself and help you make your life more magical.

Prepare to embark on yet another fantastic adventure with award-winning fantasy editor Paula Guran.--

"The supernatural, the surreal, and the all-too real . . . tales of the dark. Such stories have always fascinated us, and modern authors carry on the disquieting traditions of the past while inventing imaginative new ways to unsettle us. Chosen from a wide variety of venues, these stories are as eclectic and varied as shadows."--Provided by publisher.

Show off your sexpertise with this little book of titillating truths. Having sex is great, and learning about it is too! Discover everything you wished you knew about sex with this pocket-sized cum-pendium of mindblowing facts. Whether you want to impress your friends or learn some new moves, this book equips you with everything you need to become a certified sexpert. Sex is often discussed in hushed tones, but this candid collection of facts pulls no punches. So prepare yourself for a wild ride as this no- holds-barred book answers all the questions you were too afraid to ask. Discover all this and much more! From funny to filthy, this book contains hundreds of jaw-dropping facts that will leave you shocked and amazed.

Discover the art of being present. Filled with simple advice and inspiring quotes, this book will show you how to appreciate each moment, helping you to live more every day.To experience happiness and fulfillment day to day, you don’t need to change your life – you simply need to be present in it. Through a collection of easy-to-follow tips, this book will show you how to shift your mindset and live more fully in the moment. Over the course of its chapters, you will learn how to: —Incorporate mindfulness practices into your day —Reduce feelings of stress and anxiety —Strengthen the connection between your mind and body —Find joy, wonder and gratitude in every day There are so many moments worth cherishing in our daily lives, and when you focus on the now, they’re yours to find. So dive into these beautiful pages and give yourself the gift of being present every day.

Be kind to the planet, but most of all, be kind to yourselfWhen you feel the weight of the world on your shoulders, grab this book for a dose of calm and courage. Packed with reassuring tips and advice, from mindfulness exercises to practical steps you can take to make a difference, this guide will ease your eco-anxiety and help you to live a more environmentally friendly life.

69 Ways to Serve Your Master Submission takes many forms in this collection of short-short stories, from taking a spanking, to straining against ropes, to being placed on display and other scenarios far beyond. By turns bratty and worshipful, these submissives will go to great lengths to fulfill their naughtiest fantasies and are rewarded splendidly by their masters and mistresses. Strangers in a gallery hope to do more than just look at the cuffed and naked performer in suspension during Elise Hepner s For Her Art. In Rob Rosen s Student Becomes Master, a novice returns to show his former teacher who s really in charge in a delicious turn of events. Weeks of flirty sexting lead to a highly satisfied masochist with a new collar in Tilly Hunter s Training My Dom. These hungry-for-sensation subs go above and beyond for the ones they adore, pushing themselves to new limits while their devious dominants put them through their paces. Rachel Kramer Bussel, editor of the bestselling "The Big Book of Orgasms," has curated a set of short stories sizzling with the tension of power play, erotic discipline and ultimate gratification."

Are you a self-proclaimed "momager" or "dadager?" Do you think your kid is the ultimate best? This is the book for you!Dear parents everywhere, We get it, you love your kid. But, let's face it: no matter how much you praise them, your kid is most likely not the next child prodigy. Be that as it may, we are pretty sure the neighbors are tired of hearing about how the fruit of your loins got the lead in the school play or scored the most points in the last game when they are just trying to grab a burger at the barbecue. Shut Up, Your Kid Is Not That Great is the book for every parent who has ever tried to live vicariously through their child, or claim the title of "momager/dadager" at every possible extracurricular activity. We are also looking at you serial social media boasters. - Your kid can carry a tune? Shut up, they are not the next Whitney Houston. - Your kid scored the most goals out of anyone on the soccer team? Shut up, they are not the next Cristiano Ronaldo. - You didn't get straight As but your kid does? Shut up, they are not the next Elon Musk. . . although they might be one of his kids. - Your kid spends 24/7 on their phone and has a TikTok account? Shut up, they are not the next big online influencer or YouTuber. Filled with brief banter and an inspiring introduction with Tom Brady Sr., this book is sure to add a much needed laugh or two to every parent's day!

Winner of the 2003 Lambda Literary Award for Fiction Anthology Showcasing the work of literary giants like Langston Hughes, James Baldwin, Audre Lorde, Alice Walker, and writers whom readers may be surprised to learn were "in the life," "Black Like Us" is the most comprehensive collection of fiction by African American lesbian, gay, and bisexual writers ever published. From the Harlem Renaissance to the Great Migration of the Depression era, from the postwar civil rights, feminist, and gay liberation movements, to the unabashedly complex sexual explorations of the present day, "Black Like Us" accomplishes a sweeping survey of 20th century literature.

400 pages of outstanding dark fantasy and horror edited by Bram Stoker Award winner Paula Guran.

Rally the troops – let’s head outdoors Ex-Commando, proud dad-of-three and bestselling author of Commando Dad: Basic Training, Neil Sinclair is back with this briefing on how to inspire and entertain your kids in the great outdoors. Suitable for children aged 3 and up, this illustrated field guide is loaded with dozens of activities, games and crafts for you and your troops to enjoy, including: - Build a shelter in the woods Learn to tie knots - Make a hotel for creepy crawlies - Get creative with leaf printing - Share campfire stories These Forest School mission briefs will make sure your squad learns valuable skills, stays safe and has a lot of fun. Embrace the tried-and-tested Commando Dad approach to parenting and embark on some unforgettable outdoor adventures.

The supernatural, the surreal, and the all-too real... tales of the dark. Such stories have always fascinated us, and modern authors carry on the disquieting traditions of the past while inventing imaginative new ways to unsettle us. Chosen from a wide variety of venues, these stories are as eclectic and varied as shadows. This volume of The Year''s Best Dark Fantasy & Horror offers more than four hundred pages of tales from some of today''s finest writers of the fantastique - sure to delight as well as disturb!

The first Gareth and Adele Novel, The Geomancer is the start of an ongoing, character-based, urban fantasy series set in the same Vampire Empire universe as the authors' previous trilogy!The uneasy stalemate between vampires and humans is over. Adele and Gareth are bringing order to a free Britain, but bloody murders in London raise the specter that Adele's geomancy is failing and the vampires might return. A new power could tilt the balance back to the vampire clans. A deranged human called the Witchfinder has surfaced on the Continent, serving new vampire lords. This geomancer has found a way to make vampires immune to geomancy and intends to give his masters the ability to kill humans on a massive scale.The apocalyptic event in Edinburgh weakened Adele's geomantic abilities. If the Witchfinder can use geomancy against humanity, she may not have the power to stop him. If she can't, there is nowhere beyond his reach and no one he cannot kill.From a Britain struggling to rebuild to the vampire capital of Paris, from the heart of the Equatorian Empire to a vampire monastery in far-away Tibet, old friends and past enemies return. Unexpected allies and terrible new villains arise. Adele and Gareth fight side-by-side as always, but they can never be the same if they hope to survive.From the Trade Paperback edition.

The continuing adventures of Christopher Sinclair, mechanical engineer turned priest of war. Christopher, raised from the dead and promoted to a moderate rank, takes command of the army regiment he trained and equipped. Sent south to an allegedly easy posting, he finds himself in the way of several thousand rabid dog-men. Guns and fortifications turn back the horde, but Christopher has other problems that cannot be solved with mere firepower: a wicked assassin; hostile clergymen; dubious allies including a bard, Lalania, with a connection to a mysterious group of scholars;and worst of all his own impolitic tongue. But all of these pale into mere distractions once he discovers the true enemy: an invisible, mind-eating horror who plays the kingdom like a puppet-master's stage. Lalania claims she can help--but will it be enough?

Possessed by a ghost who feeds on death, the undying assassin Ahjvar the Leopard has been captured by the Lady of Marakand, enslaved by necromancy to be captain of her Red Masks. His shield-bearer Ghu, a former slave with an uncanny ability to free the captive dead, follows Ahjvar into the war-torn lands of the Duina Catairna to release him, even if that means destroying what is left of Ahj's tormented soul. Deyandara, the last surviving heir of the Catairnan queen, rides into a land ravaged by disease and war, seeking the allies she abandoned months before, though they have no hope of standing against the army led by the invulnerable Red Masks of Marakand and the divine terror of the Lady. In the city of Marakand, former enemies ally and old friends seek one another's deaths as loyalists of the entombed gods Gurhan and Ilbialla raise a revolt, spearheaded by the Grasslander wizard Ivah, the shapeshifting Blackdog, and the bear-demon Mikki. The Lady's defenses are not easily breached, though, and the one enemy who might withstand her, the Northron wanderer Moth, bearer of the sword Lakkariss, has vanished.

The tale of the early days of Morlock Ambrosius--master of all magical makers, wandering swordsman, and son of Merlin--concludes!From beyond the northern edge of the world, the Sunkillers (undying enemies of everything that lives and breathes and is an individual) are reaching into the sky of Laent to drain out its light and warmth. Their hope is to scrape sky, land, and sea clean of mortal life and return to where they once dwelled, before the first rising of the sun. Against them stand only the Graith of Guardians, defenders of the peaceful anarchy of the Wardlands. But the agents of the Sunkillers are abroad even in the Wardlands: plotting, betraying, murdering among the Graith.Married now for a century, Morlock Ambrosius and Alo Oaij will take different paths to counter the threat. As Alo ferrets out the enemy within the Graith, Morlock joins forces with his sister, the formidable Ambrosia Viviana, and crosses the monster-haunted plains of the deep north to confront the Sunkillers in their own realm. Morlock and Alo think their parting is temporary, but it is final. They may or may not save the world, but they will not save each other, or themselves.

Necromancy, treachery, massacres and rebellions, gods dead or lost or mad, follow hard on the devils heels. But it is Attalissa, goddess of Lissavakail, herself who may be the Blackdogsand the caravan-guard Holla-Sayansdoom.