REMARKABLE DEBUT NOVEL FROM CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED AUTHOR MARTIN L SHOEMAKER Shoemaker proves why he has consitently been praised as one of the best story writers in SF today with this touching thoughtful action-packed debut novel based on his award-winning short story Today I am Paul TODAYMildred has Alzheimer&s As memories fade she acquires the aid of a full-time android to assist her in everyday life Carey Carey takes care of Mildred but its true mission is to fill in the gaps in Mildred’s past To bring yesterday into today by becoming a copy But not merely a copy of a physical person A copy from the inside out I AMAfter Mildred passes Carey must find a new purpose For a time that purpose is Mildred’s family To keep them safe from harm To be of service There is Paul Owens the overworked scientist & business leader Susan Owens the dedicated teacher & Millie a curious little girl who will grow up alongside her android best friend & Carey will grow up with her Carey cannot age But Carey can change CAREYCarey struggles Carey seeks to understand life’s challenges Carey makes its own path Carey must learn to live To grow To care To survive To be Praise for Today I Am Carey" Kindness love & compassion make Carey an empathetic character through which to view Shoemaker&s complex beautiful world"— Publishers Weekly“ takes readers on a journey of self-discovery coming of age & ultimately life itself Carey’s development as a character is fascinating VERDICT This exploration of artificial life in the vein of Isaac Asimov’s I Robot provides fresh insight into the human experience”— Library Journal“ Shoemaker&s story of an artificial life coming to terms with its own emotional world finds its place among the long & varied tradition of explorations of robot–human relations Recommended for any reader genre or otherwise looking for a pleasant & engaging read”— Booklist" Martin Shoemaker proves conclusively that while a science fiction novel must have the trappings of science fiction it is at its strongest when it is about people even an artificial (but emotional) person named Carey"— Mike Resnick“A dazzling ride through the near future I enjoyed it thoroughly I’ve never seen anything remotely like it”— Jack Mc Devitt“ Martin Shoemaker is a rare writer who can handle the challenges of dealing with future technology while touching the human heart This is a must-read!"— David Farland New York Times Best-selling Author Praise for the work of Martin L Shoemaker" Martin Shoemaker’s ‘ Black Orbit’ is a more conventional Analog adventure & a very good example of such a really solid story" — Rich Horton Locus Online"& Bookmark& is an exceptional example of how to discuss deep moral & philosophical issues while maintaining a tight narrative that brings the reader along This story will be added to the required readings for my SF classes – Robert L Turner III Tangent Online About the Author Martin L Shoemaker is a programmer who writes on the side or maybe it’s the other way around Programming pays the bills but his second-place story in the Jim Baen Memorial Writing COntest earned him lunch with Buzz Aldrin Programming never did that! His Clarkesworld story “ Today I Am Paul” received the Washington Science Fiction Society&s Small Press Award & was also nominated for a Nebula Award It has been reprinted in multiple Year&s Best anthologies & has been translated into eight languages Others of his stories have appeared in Analog Galaxy’s Edge Digital Science Fiction Forever Magazine & Writers of the Future Volume 31 His novella “ Murder on the Aldrin Express” was reprinted in Year’s Best Science Fiction Thirty-First Annual Collection & in Year’s Top Short SF Novels 4 His novelette “ Racing to Mars” received the Analog Analytical Laboratory Award ...

One of a series of delightfully humorous award-winning tales for beginner readers from an internationally acclaimed author-illustrator 64 pages Willems Mo ...

We are excited to launch the Style & Gracie collection which is based on the card artwork by Hallmark International Welcome to Gracie&s World Gracie is all things stylish a city girl at heart glamorous has a wardrobe to die for is always out & about & travels the world&s most beautiful locations & exciting cities Mixing sketchy pencil work with layers of beautiful pattern detail in natural tones & chalky brights this fresh collection captures the true spirit of cinematic nostalgia to evoke those hazy summers days that are remembered forever Today is Special figurine features Gracie walking her Chihuahua she knows that today will be a very special day A perfect gift for anyone who is celebrating a special occasion packaged in a beautifully designed box A28222 ...

Vivid courageous & candid the poetry of Sierra de Mulder speaks straight to the heart Dear you Whoever you are However you got here This is exactly where you are supposed to be This moment has waited its whole life for you These are the opening lines of Today Means Amen You Tube star Sierra de Mulder's immensely powerful & virally popular poem which lends its title to this collection Like her fellow Millennial poets Tyler Knot Gregson Clementine von Radics & Lang Leav Sierra has the gift of speaking directly to the reader Today Means Amen has become an anthem of sorts to thousands who find themselves reflected in its pain its fierceness its tenderness
- but also in its triumphant culminating refrain You made it You made it You made it Here The poems in Sierra's new book explore the rocky terrains of love family & womanhood with this same remarkable honesty & generosity Today Means Amen brings this important young poet's work to an even broader audience Author is a You Tube star with several poems reaching over 100000 views apiece Devoted fan base & perfect positioning for YA-audience appeal Author will be promoted by To Write Love on Her Arms
- 15 million on Facebook Author will be promoted by Button Poetry which she co-founded
- 360K on You Tube 170K on Facebook Author has been featured on NPR Huffington Post The Advocate & more


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LONGLISTED FOR THE WILLIAM HILL SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARDSHORTLISTED FOR THE CROSS SPORTS BOOK AWARDS BIOGRAPHY OF THE YEAR The definitive biography of one of the greatest most extraordinary runners & Olympic heroes of all time from the author of running classic Feet in the Clouds Emil Zatopek won five Olympic medals set 18 world records & went undefeated over 10000 metres for six years He redefined the boundaries of endurance training in Army boots in snow in sand in darkness But his toughness was matched by a spirit of friendship & a joie de vivre that transcended the darkest days of the Cold War His triumphs put his country on the map yet when Soviet tanks moved in to crush Czechoslovakia's new freedoms in 1968 Zatopek paid a heavy personal price for his brave defence of socialism with a human face' Rehabilitated two decades later he was a shadow of the man he had been
- & the world had all but forgotten him Today We Die A Little strips away the myths to tell the complex & deeply moving story of the most inspiring Olympic hero of them all
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Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play What Seagal does in Vegas he nearly destroys it! Count on Steven Seagal to pack a devastating punch
- this time with a little something extra when he proves that the fist is mightier than the gun Harlan Banks (Seagal) is hired to drive a delivery truck in Vegas When he picks up 20 million in cash his double-crossing cohort blasts two security men & then holds his gun to Banks&s head ordering him to drive After one of the most extraordinary chase scenes ever filmed on the streets of Vegas Banks finds himself in prison But with a little assistance he escapes to unleash an explosive vengeance!
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An overheard confession sends Kuro into a meltdown! Literally! In the aftermath it seems that her various personalities have all been expelled into the real world but can the three-headed Cerberus survive as three distinct individuals?!? About the Author Ato Sakurai is the creator behind Today&s Cerberus ...

Chiaki&s new classmate Haruna was already a handful but now that he can see spirits how is Chiaki supposed to manage him? Fortunately his new friend wants to help him be more in touch with his emotions Chiaki practices giving compliments & presents but he&s not the only one who has trouble expressing his feelings About the Author Ato Sakurai is the creator behind Today&s Cerberus ...

The mythical beast Fenrir has set her sights on Chiaki & Shirogane in particular is none too happy with the competition It&s dog versus wolf in this showdown that will bring the whole school to its knees! Who will come out on top?! About the Author Ato Sakurai is the creator behind Today&s Cerberus ...

Supernatural beings aren&t the only ones drawn to Chiaki A blast from his past drops by unexpectedlyand claims to be his fianc?e?! When Minnie blows into town Roze is forced to confront her own feelings for Chiaki But is she willing to sacrifice her affections for a chance to reclaim the missing piece of Chiaki&s soul? About the Author Ato Sakurai is the creator behind Today&s Cerberus ...