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In this comprehensive textbook devoted to the craft of writing horror fiction, award-winning author Tim Waggoner draws on thirty years' experience as a writer and teacher. Writing in the Dark offers advice, guidance, and insights on how to compose horror stories and novels that are original, frightening, entertaining, and well-written. Waggoner covers a wide range of topics, among them why horror matters, building viable monsters, generating ideas and plotlines, how to stylize narratives in compelling ways, the physiology of fear, the art of suspense, avoiding clichés, marketing your horror writing, and much more. Each chapter includes tips from some of the best horror professionals working today, such as Joe Hill, Ellen Datlow, Joe R. Lansdale, Maurice Broaddus, Yvette Tan, Thomas Ligotti, Jonathan Maberry, Edward Lee, and John Shirley. There are also appendices with critical reflections, pointers on the writing process, ideas for characters and story arcs, and material for further research. Writing in the Dark derives from Waggoner's longtime blog of the same name. Suitable for classroom use, intensive study, and bedside reading, this essential manual will appeal to new authors at the beginning of their career as well as veterans of the horror genre who want to brush up on their technique.

Little Tim is the central character for this innovative series that speaks both to parents and their little ones. Each of the first four books in the series deals with a fundamental problem that might affect three- to five-year olds: fear, especially of the dark, anger and aggression that are frightening and difficult to manage, jealousy, perhaps due to the arrival of a new family member and the shyness that makes it difficult to face new situations such as the first day of nursery school. The bookʼs point of view makes it unique. It speaks directly to the reader, describing a problem and providing five small, simple solutions to help face it. All of the points are imaginative and written using language suitable to the targeted age group with examples taken from the childʼs daily life that he or she can actually put into practice. At the end of every book, parents will find reflections and behaviors in a section dedicated to them because sometimes, parents find these situations just as hard as their children do and sometimes, even harder.

Marty Volk has a guardian angel. For the past five years, since he was twelve years old, it has saved Marty whenever he’s been in danger. And from a single darkened glimpse one night on the streets of London, he thinks it’s his long-lost sister Rose—ten years older than him, beautiful, intelligent . . . and deceased. For Rose has become a creature of legend that thrives, along with her undead companions, in the shadows of the human world . . . one who tenaciously holds on to her new existence, and who will do anything to survive. . . .

The inspiration for Chloé Zhao's 2020 Golden Lion award-winning film starring Frances McDormand. "People who thought the 2008 financial collapse was over a long time ago need to meet the people Jessica Bruder got to know in this scorching, beautifully written, vivid, disturbing (and occasionally wryly funny) book." —Rebecca Solnit From the beet fields of North Dakota to the campgrounds of California to Amazon’s CamperForce program in Texas, employers have discovered a new, low-cost labor pool, made up largely of transient older adults. These invisible casualties of the Great Recession have taken to the road by the tens of thousands in RVs and modified vans, forming a growing community of nomads. Nomadland tells a revelatory tale of the dark underbelly of the American economy—one which foreshadows the precarious future that may await many more of us. At the same time, it celebrates the exceptional resilience and creativity of these Americans who have given up ordinary rootedness to survive, but have not given up hope.

THE BOOK to Help Ease Your Child's Fears Of The Dark! "The Night Visitors" is an engaging and insightful book about a boy who is afraid of the dark. In this beautifully illustrated book, the little boy's fear of the monsters are slowly banished. With the help of his mother, he is encouraged to investigate the source of his fears. In doing so, the slowly discovers that no monsters come to life once the lights go out. "The Night Visitors" is a "stories in verse" book. The rhyming helps to ease children into the story, and also the idea that there is nothing to be afraid of. How to Overcome Fear of The Dark? Children go through a lot of emotions and feelings - it's a part of life. They also go through many new experiences, and any of those new experiencess can suddenly trigger fears within them. When toddlers and older children are afraid of the dark, it is really hard to convince them that 'there's nothing there.' As parents, we try our best to explain but often only time, a nightlight and the self realization that 'there's nothing there,' helps children overcome their fear of the dark. However... "Night Visitors" tries to accelerate that process of self-realization, by introducing another scared kid - someone just like them, and someone they can relate to. Thanks to the text and illustrations, they feel his fear. They recognize that he feels the same way they feel. But at the end of the book, they also feel the joy and relief when the boy comes to the realization that 'there's really nothing there. "The monsters were not in my bed, they were in my head" "The Night Visitors" was written by Gioula Chelten, for her son, who had an intense fear of the dark. "He'd be fine throughout the day, but the moment the lights went out, he'd become afraid. He would imagine monsters in every corner. Bedtime and dreaming was not a peaceful time for him," said Gioula. The book is almost entirely based on personal experiences, and the story of how the author helped to transition her child from fearful, to peacefully going to sleep every night. And today, he proudly exclaims that "the monsters were not in my bed, they were in my head." "The Night Visitors" is Engaging and Entertaining It is suitable for children of all ages, whether they are toddlers or older. It is a fun book, whether you've got a scared kid, or not. The illustrations are vivid and expressive, making it a colorful learning experience, but also a fun read. Click the ADD TO CART button if your child is afraid of the dark. "The Night Visitors" will be instrumental in helping them overcome their fears of the dark.

Tim Ferriss, the #1 New York Times best-selling author of The 4-Hour Workweek, shares the ultimate choose-your-own-adventure book—a compilation of tools, tactics, and habits from 130+ of the world's top performers. From iconic entrepreneurs to elite athletes, from artists to billionaire investors, their short profiles can help you answer life's most challenging questions, achieve extraordinary results, and transform your life. From the author: In 2017, several of my close friends died in rapid succession. It was a very hard year, as it was for many people. It was also a stark reminder that time is our scarcest, non-renewable resource. With a renewed sense of urgency, I began asking myself many questions: Were my goals my own, or simply what I thought I should want? How much of life had I missed from underplanning or overplanning? How could I be kinder to myself? How could I better say “no” to the trivial many to better say “yes” to the critical few? How could I best reassess my priorities and my purpose in this world? To find answers, I reached out to the most impressive world-class performers in the world, ranging from wunderkinds in their 20s to icons in their 70s and 80s. No stone was left unturned. This book contains their answers—practical and tactical advice from mentors who have found solutions. Whether you want to 10x your results, get unstuck, or reinvent yourself, someone else has traveled a similar path and taken notes. This book, Tribe of Mentors, includes many of the people I grew up viewing as idols or demi-gods. Less than 10% have been on my podcast (The Tim Ferriss Show, more than 200 million downloads), making this a brand-new playbook of playbooks. No matter your challenge or opportunity, something in these pages can help. Among other things, you will learn: • More than 50 morning routines—both for the early riser and those who struggle to get out of bed. • How TED curator Chris Anderson realized that the best way to get things done is to let go. • The best purchases of $100 or less (you'll never have to think about the right gift again). • How to overcome failure and bounce back towards success. • Why Humans of New York creator Brandon Stanton believes that the best art will always be the riskiest. • How to meditate and be more mindful (and not just for those that find it easy). • Why tennis champion Maria Sharapova believe that “losing makes you think in ways victories can’t.” • How to truly achieve work-life balance (and why most people tell you it isn’t realistic). • How billionaire Facebook co-founder Dustin Moskovitz transformed the way he engages with difficult situations to reduce suffering. • Ways to thrive (and survive) the overwhelming amount of information you process every day. • How to achieve clarity on your purpose and assess your priorities. • And much more. This reference book, which I wrote for myself, has already changed my life. I certainly hope the same for you. I wish you luck as you forge your own path. All the best, Tim Ferriss

A story of an underground child who fears the light designed to help those who fear the dark.

Nominated for a 34th annual Lambda Literary Award • A scintillating thriller with an emotional punch: “The tension builds to unbearably claustrophobic levels. To say more would rob readers of the 'no, he didn’t' suspense that makes Bath Haus an unexpectedly twisted, heart-pounding cat-versus-mouse thriller" (Los Angeles Times). Oliver Park, a recovering addict from Indiana, finally has everything he ever wanted: sobriety and a loving, wealthy partner in Nathan, a prominent DC trauma surgeon. Despite their difference in age and disparate backgrounds, they've made a perfect life together. With everything to lose, Oliver shouldn't be visiting Haus, a gay bathhouse. But through the entrance he goes, and it's a line crossed. Inside, he follows a man into a private room, and it's the final line. Whatever happens next, Nathan can never know. But then, everything goes wrong, terribly wrong, and Oliver barely escapes with his life. He races home in full-blown terror as the hand-shaped bruise grows dark on his neck. The truth will destroy Nathan and everything they have together, so Oliver does the thing he used to do so well: he lies. What follows is a classic runaway-train narrative, full of the exquisite escalations, edge-of-your-seat thrills, and oh-my-god twists. P. J. Vernon's Bath Haus is perfect for readers curious for their next must-read novel.

Rosie is very scared of the dark -- until her Parent step up and teach her practical steps to overcome fear! Rosie is an eight year old girl that's fun, and so full of life. She comes from a loving family and is the only child, so naturally, she is loved by her parents. Her peers are also very fond of her, and she did well at school. One the outside, she seemed perfect, but Rosie is hiding a secret. The one secret that may cause her friends to laugh at her. It may cause her family to tease her. She was a big girl, she didn't need anyone making fun of her, so Rosie didn't breathe a word of her secret to anyone. How would they react if they knew that an eight year old girl was still afraid of the dark? However, after a while of sleepless nights, Rosie opened up to her parents. Unlike what she thought, they didn't tease her, instead, Rosie learnt practical steps to help her overcome her fear of the dark.