Africa 130 Years Ago--Where Magic and Zulu Might Ruled! The fourth volume of this five volume omnibus reprinting of the exploits of that extraordinary gentleman, Allan Quatermain, and his league of friends, begins with a bang. The novel, Finished, brings to an unforgettable conclusion the story of the downfall of the house of Senzangacona (the heirs of Shaka, the legendary Zulu king) from where it was left many years earlier in Allan's life, at the end of the books Marie and Child of the Storm. Only one of Shaka's brothers remains, and despite his greatest efforts, Allan once again finds himself forced to play a role in the horrendous fate the wizard Zikali has plotted for house of Senzangacona in vengeance for Shaka's ruthless slaughter of Zikali's wife and children. Then Magepa the Buck tells the story of the greatest act of heroism Allan Quatermain ever witnessed, and places him in peril from the Zulu king Cetewayo and his blood-soaked impis. Then comes the tale of the hunter-hero's greatest adventure, the bestselling book that made Quatermain and his creator, H. Rider Haggard, world-famous overnight, King Solomon's Mines. As in volume 3 of this omnibus reprinting of this extraordinary gentleman's adventures, before this volume is over, another major series character will lie dead, foreshadowing the protagonist's own death in the final novel of the series, Alan Quatermain, at the end of volume 5.

Africa 130 Years Ago--Where Magic and Zulu Might Ruled! The fourth volume of this five volume omnibus reprinting of the exploits of that extraordinary gentleman, Allan Quatermain, and his league of friends, begins with a bang. The novel, Finished, brings to an unforgettable conclusion the story of the downfall of the house of Senzangacona (the heirs of Shaka, the legendary Zulu king) from where it was left many years earlier in Allan's life, at the end of the books Marie and Child of the Storm. Only one of Shaka's brothers remains, and despite his greatest efforts, Allan once again finds himself forced to play a role in the horrendous fate the wizard Zikali has plotted for house of Senzangacona in vengeance for Shaka's ruthless slaughter of Zikali's wife and children. Then Magepa the Buck tells the story of the greatest act of heroism Allan Quatermain ever witnessed, and places him in peril from the Zulu king Cetewayo and his blood-soaked impis. Then comes the tale of the hunter-hero's greatest adventure, the bestselling book that made Quatermain and his creator, H. Rider Haggard, world-famous overnight, King Solomon's Mines. As in volume 3 of this omnibus reprinting of this extraordinary gentleman's adventures, before this volume is over, another major series character will lie dead, foreshadowing the protagonist's own death in the final novel of the series, Alan Quatermain, at the end of volume 5.

Experience this critically-acclaimed anthology series from the very beginning! One Buck Horror: Volume One presents five chilling tales from five of today's most up-and-coming horror authors in a bite-sized format that's perfect for reading on the go. Here's what you'll find in this issue:

"Jenny's House" is a great place to play, but an unexpected playmate makes for a dark session of show-and-tell.

Three kids seek to steal from a traveling carnival and get more than they bargained for in "A Lullaby for Caliban"

In "The Last Nephew", Nephew yearns to be free of Uncle's depredations, but when Uncle leaves his pocket watch behind one night, it gives him the key to his escape.

Crossing "The Cornfield" is harrowing on the best of winter nights, but this night, Jack turns to see eyes in the darkness, and knows that something is following him...

In "The Ginger Men", mother is baking a special ingredient into a treat for father, an ingredient that gives her pie dough a life of its own.

Featuring stories by Ada Hoffmann, Julie Jansen, Mark Onspaugh, Mike Trier, and Elizabeth Twist.

Be sure to check out the other volumes in this ongoing anthology series, and watch for new volumes coming soon!

Experience this critically-acclaimed anthology series from the very beginning! One Buck Horror: Volume One presents five chilling tales from five of today's most up-and-coming horror authors in a bite-sized format that's perfect for reading on the go. Here's what you'll find in this issue:

"Jenny's House" is a great place to play, but an unexpected playmate makes for a dark session of show-and-tell.

Three kids seek to steal from a traveling carnival and get more than they bargained for in "A Lullaby for Caliban"

In "The Last Nephew", Nephew yearns to be free of Uncle's depredations, but when Uncle leaves his pocket watch behind one night, it gives him the key to his escape.

Crossing "The Cornfield" is harrowing on the best of winter nights, but this night, Jack turns to see eyes in the darkness, and knows that something is following him...

In "The Ginger Men", mother is baking a special ingredient into a treat for father, an ingredient that gives her pie dough a life of its own.

Featuring stories by Ada Hoffmann, Julie Jansen, Mark Onspaugh, Mike Trier, and Elizabeth Twist.

Be sure to check out the other volumes in this ongoing anthology series, and watch for new volumes coming soon!

“Buck Johnson: Dragon Roundup” is the fifth short story (approximately 6,800 words and maybe the best one yet) in the Buck Johnson series.

A successful dragon drive two months ago should have filled Buck Johnson’s and Skeeter Evans’ pockets. And it did – for a few weeks. Now they’re back to wrangling dragons to recoup their losses, attempting to round up unclaimed dragons in the mountainous Leptok Territory. But inadvertence, rogue dragons, and just sheer bad luck make this little venture more challenging than either of them expected. That’s why Buck grudgingly accepts help from Snort Jones, as well as from the Terullians Karlok and Xerlax, and welcomes an unsought and utterly unexpected development – something he thought was forever behind him.

Think of “Star Trek,” “The Rounders,” and a little “Lonesome Dove” all shaken together and poured out, and you’ll have some idea of what you’re about to taste when you step into Buck Johnson’s life. It’s a wild mix of Fantasy, Action/Adventure, Western, and Science Fiction.

Be sure and check out the first story in this series – “Buck Johnson, Dragon Wrangler.”

“Buck Johnson: Dragon Roundup” is the fifth short story (approximately 6,800 words and maybe the best one yet) in the Buck Johnson series.

A successful dragon drive two months ago should have filled Buck Johnson’s and Skeeter Evans’ pockets. And it did – for a few weeks. Now they’re back to wrangling dragons to recoup their losses, attempting to round up unclaimed dragons in the mountainous Leptok Territory. But inadvertence, rogue dragons, and just sheer bad luck make this little venture more challenging than either of them expected. That’s why Buck grudgingly accepts help from Snort Jones, as well as from the Terullians Karlok and Xerlax, and welcomes an unsought and utterly unexpected development – something he thought was forever behind him.

Think of “Star Trek,” “The Rounders,” and a little “Lonesome Dove” all shaken together and poured out, and you’ll have some idea of what you’re about to taste when you step into Buck Johnson’s life. It’s a wild mix of Fantasy, Action/Adventure, Western, and Science Fiction.

Be sure and check out the first story in this series – “Buck Johnson, Dragon Wrangler.”

Buck Reilly's a lot like the rest of us--trying to make ends meet and hoping for better times. He's living in a Key West hotel and operates Last Resort Charter and Salvage aboard a 1946 Grumman Widgeon flying boat, hunting for sunken treasure and taking on an occasional passenger, no questions asked. But when he delivers a mysterious woman to a mission boat destined for Cuba, things start going downhill quick. He faces down the dark forces of Santeria priests, Cuban Secret Police, and an FBI agent with a grudge. Buck has nothing but ingenuity to save his skin and the lives he put in peril ... and prevent a war with America's longest-running enemy ... When you see the world through Buck Reilly's eyes, the view will never be the same.

Out on the pond, swam a little brown duck,
next to a fish who’s name was Buck.

The little brown Duck’s name was Ned
They were the best of friends, everyone said

Buck loved worms, as all fish do
So Ned would catch him one or two

And drop them in the water, for Buck to eat
Down below, beneath Ned’s feet

Then Buck would dig up some leafy greens
From the bottom of the pond, came Ned’s cuisine

Buck would jump from the water and drop them for Ned
and Ned would catch them with a twist of his head

Then round the pond the two would swim,
Their tummies stuffed up full to the brim

The best of friends you ever did see
Smiling and happy as can be

Out on the pond, swam a little brown duck,
next to a fish who’s name was Buck.

The little brown Duck’s name was Ned
They were the best of friends, everyone said

Buck loved worms, as all fish do
So Ned would catch him one or two

And drop them in the water, for Buck to eat
Down below, beneath Ned’s feet

Then Buck would dig up some leafy greens
From the bottom of the pond, came Ned’s cuisine

Buck would jump from the water and drop them for Ned
and Ned would catch them with a twist of his head

Then round the pond the two would swim,
Their tummies stuffed up full to the brim

The best of friends you ever did see
Smiling and happy as can be

Zane's erotic writing has captivated a legion of fans. Her previous short story collection, The Sex Chronicles: Shattering the Myth, not only became a bestseller but also delivered fully on its promise -- exploding the myth that men are more sexual in nature than women, and that African-American women are particularly inhibited. Now, this second volume of Sex Chronicles, Gettin' Buck Wild, is Zane's hottest collection yet. Smart, witty, and extremely sexy, with all-new characters and settings, these stories are tailored to women -- but perfect for lovers to share.

Scenarios run the gamut from committed, monogamous couples looking to experiment to wild, single sisters who form a very unconventional sorority. You'll meet a high-paid multi-tasking career woman who gets her groove back in "When Opposites Attract." You'll take a ride with an adventurous couple who try something new in "The Subway -- A Quickie." You'll discover a new way of celebrating Christmas in "The Santa Claus." Spicing up real-life scenarios with over-the-top sexual fantasy, Zane gives readers the best time they've ever had between the pages of a book.

Two short romantic stories from the pages of a popular Women's magazine.

DANGEROUS GAME
"At that moment the guy with Number Seven on his uniform stood up, tilted his helmet back on his head and squinted up into the stands. Rachel held her breath, and when his gaze found hers, exhaled slowly.
'Get hold of yourself,'she told herself sternly. 'His mother is probably sitting behind you, or his wife. Yes, that's it.' She turned around. 'She must be the blond in the blue and gold jacket. So don't get the idea that he's looking at you. why do you care, anyway? He's a big, dumb football player.'
She looked down at her program. "Sam Lewis, age 31 - 185 pounds." Not so big, maybe not so dumb either."

BREAKING THE RULES' - "She suspected he was the kind of guy they'd warned her about. The kind who would take advantage of her."

Two short romantic stories from the pages of a popular Women's magazine.

DANGEROUS GAME
"At that moment the guy with Number Seven on his uniform stood up, tilted his helmet back on his head and squinted up into the stands. Rachel held her breath, and when his gaze found hers, exhaled slowly.
'Get hold of yourself,'she told herself sternly. 'His mother is probably sitting behind you, or his wife. Yes, that's it.' She turned around. 'She must be the blond in the blue and gold jacket. So don't get the idea that he's looking at you. why do you care, anyway? He's a big, dumb football player.'
She looked down at her program. "Sam Lewis, age 31 - 185 pounds." Not so big, maybe not so dumb either."

BREAKING THE RULES' - "She suspected he was the kind of guy they'd warned her about. The kind who would take advantage of her."

You've read John Maxwell's best-selling Winning with People, and now you're ready for some specific action steps to build on the knowledge you gained. 25 Ways to Win With People has just what you need! This 2-CD set is ideal for any leader, salesperson, parent, or volunteer who wants a quick refresher course on interpersonal relationships.

A small sampling of the twenty-five specific actions readers can take to build positive, healthy relationships includes:

• Complimenting People in Front of Others
• Creating a Memory and Visiting It Often
• Encouraging the Dreams of Others
• Remembering a Person's Story
• Doing for Others What They Can't Do for Themselves

Blanco County, Texas: It's the week before deer hunting season, as close to a statewide holiday as you get in Texas, and the locals are getting restless. Game Warden John Marlin has his hands full with poaching complaints coming in faster than he can write out-of-season tickets. Then a call of a different sort comes in. A man dressed up in some sort of deer costume has been shot at the Circle S ranch, and witnesses are reporting a massive wild-eyed buck prancing about the pasture in a lovesick frenzy. Marlin's seen a lot in his years, but this is wilder than he could have imagined: the man in the deer suit is a good friend, and the whacked-out whitetail isn't exactly a stranger either. It's the beginning of a mad, frantic weekend in Blanco County, one that will see a few more men shot, an invasion by Colombians with more than hunting on their minds, and damn near the end of Marlin's life. Ben Rehder serves it all up with a huge helping of humor in this debut comic mystery that will firmly establish him as the funniest crime writer in Texas.

The much honored biographer unearths the life and work of Nobel Prize winner Pearl Buck, whose novels captured ordinary life in China.