K Kris: 12 books

As a young boy, Julian Blake wanted to be famous. He did everything in his power to do so. However, a scam that ruined his family was the starting point of his wreckage. Unable to resist his needs, Julian begins a new life. Countless problems arise for the young kid as he tries to take matters into...

An escaped convict named Gillian Rodriguez murdered the son of a divorced man called Sean Steele. The death of his son shattered Sean’s life and he made it his mission to find the man who killed him. Alone and broken, he searched for Gillian everywhere. The search continued for two years before...

“Hell, I don't break the soil periodically to 'reaffirm my status'. I do it because archeology is still the most fun you can have with your pants on.” - Kent V. Flannery. In her quest to make archaeology available to the public, Kris Hirst has put together a collection of over 400 pithy quotes...

Fire! It warms our bones and purifies but can also destroy - especially in the wrong hands. This anthology unites twelve writers from around the world in the first book of their Elements series. Meet the troubled girl who claims she can predict fires, a young witch travelling by SparkFlyte,...

Imagination' was one of the most successful science fiction magazines of its time. While many of it contemporaries tried to push literary boundaries, 'Imagination' focused on adventure and space opera, assuring its financial success. Here are some of the finest stories ever to appear in its pages....

A Glimpse Into the Authors Heart and Soul A beautiful collection of insightful and inspirational literary pieces woven to amuse and inspire readers Book enthusiasts and lovers of words can enjoy a charming read as author John Kris K. Poroto unleashes his literary prowess in his book, My Feelings in...

Aligned with the Association for Positive Behavior Support’s Standards of Practice, this graduate-level text is an authoritative PBS primer for professionals preparing for work in educational and community-based settings. More than 60 leading scholars present the critical skills and knowledge...

“Powerful and interesting” short fiction inspired by the events of September 11, 2001, by Cory Doctorow, Bruce Sterling, and other award winners (Publishers Weekly). How do we continue to dream, imagine, and create in the aftermath of unthinkable tragedy? This moving collection of nearly...

This anthology of hard-to-find primary documents provides a solid overview of the foundations of American media studies. Focusing on mass communication and society and how this research fits into larger patterns of social thought, this valuable collection features key texts covering the media studies...

Research on Schools, Neighborhoods, and Communities: Toward Civic Responsibility focuses on research and theoretical developments related to the role of geography in education, human development, and health. William F. Tate IV, the Edward Mallinckrodt Distinguished University Professor in Arts &...

One shy college freshman. One daredevil crone. One humorous and compelling journey. A young woman returns home from classes to discover a shocking secret, a heartload of guilt, and her dead aunt. Mel Steuben, mortician and Lutheran Lady is intimately familiar with troubled pasts, but her attempts...

The second edition of The Sociology of Katrina brings together the nation's top sociological researchers in an effort to deepen our understanding of the modern catastrophe that is Hurricane Katrina. Five years after the storm, its profound impact continues to be felt. This new edition explores...