Global Fiction

In a world where silence reigns and humanity has all but vanished, James Jacoby grapples with the crushing loneliness and the haunting memories of a life that once was. Left to navigate the desolate streets of his abandon city, he searches for a reason to keep going amidst the ruins of society.

When Jaxon found himself cornered with no way out, he decided to choose death. Only…how was he supposed to know that his first death would unlock the Global Omnipotent Development System?

George returns to his hometown to celebrate the wedding of his twin brother Gerald. George is not the marrying kind, but strange events throw him in the path of a fiery rebellious young woman from his past. A spell is cast, and he falls madly in love with her, but the priest and priestess of the swamp have other plans for the woman. Under a creole moon, all of their fates are sealed.

As President Coffman struggles to steady her crumbling administration, climate extremists issue a chilling ultimatum: dismantle the modern world—or face a man-made virus recovered from the ashes of the Baghdad embassy.

In this Irish folktale, a young and powerful king has an embarrassing secret: he has horse’s ears! Then one day, the royal barber discovers this unusual trait. Can he keep the king’s long-held secret, or will the barber be banished from the kingdom for good?

This is the continuing tale of Billy Joe Bob, Liam, and Ethan, three young souls driven by curiosity, empathy, and a burning desire to make a difference. From the vibrant streets of Rio de Janeiro to the breathtaking landscapes of Africa, the awe-inspiring wonders of Australia, and the haunting historical sites of Europe, the Mediterranean, and Southeast Asia their student exchange program took them on a Journeys of Compassion: Destinations and Global Impact and transformative journey of self-discovery and cultural immersion.

Primeiro romance de José Lins do Rego, Menino de engenho traz uma narrativa cativante composta pelas aventuras e desventuras da meninice de Carlos, garoto nascido num engenho de açúcar. No livro, o leitor se envolverá com as alegrias, inquietações e angústias do garoto diante de sensações e situações por ele vivenciadas pela primeira vez. Publicado originalmente em 1932, o romance comprova, sem sombra de dúvidas, o talento monumental de um escritor, cuja obra nortearia os rumos do moderno regionalismo brasileiro.

La nuova serie thriller I Tredici di G. L. Barone: riuscirà il procuratore Lorenzo Fossati a sventare una minaccia globale proveniente dal cielo ma ben radicata sulla terra? Venezia. Due terribili delitti sconvolgono il mondo dello spettacolo: prima il regista Dante Bertoletti, possibile vincitore del Festival del Cinema, viene trovato senza vita nel suo albergo. Poi, anche lo sceneggiatore Steven Lucas viene ucciso sull’isola di Poveglia. Il procuratore Lorenzo Fossati viene incaricato di seguire le indagini: perché il regista sembra aver inserito nel film indizi che presagivano la sua morte?

What happens when you abuse your mother? It's not pretty. It's not nice. And she can get downright mean and nasty if you don’t straighten up and make amends. In this mixed genre group of eco-tales, thirty-two authors from around the globe offer up some lessons in why it's wise to be kind to Mother Earth. Read and take heed. Your very life may depend on it!

Tyrese Thompson is a little different from all his classmates. But he could never have imagined that his star-gazing hobby would lead to him becoming the only person who can save the world. Tyrese is contacted by Twinkle, a star from another galaxy, who warns him of Earth’s imminent peril.

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by Lyman Frank Baum, better known and loved today as simply The Wizard of Oz, is a tale that has been cherished throughout the years. This timeless story has inspired Broadway shows, cartoon series, and many films over the past few generations. I hope that this book The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by Lyman Frank Baum has inspired your sense of creativity and wonder.

Fifteen years ago, in Mitch Albom's beloved novel The Five People You Meet in Heaven, the world fell in love with Eddie, a grizzled war veteran turned amusement park mechanic who died saving the life of a young girl named Annie. Eddie's journey to heaven taught him that every life matters. Now, in this magical sequel, Mitch Albom reveals Annie's story. The accident that killed Eddie left an indelible mark on Annie. It took her left hand, which needed to be surgically reattached. Injured, scarred, and unable to remember why, Annie's life is forever changed.

Meet Fizzy Oceans—archivist, researcher, environmentalist and adventurer. On her travels she witnesses The Exodus, the Battle of Gettysburg and Hurricane Katrina, as well as many other historical and real time events. She meets notable individuals including Gandhi, Mark Twain, Jacques Cousteau, The Dalai Llama, Saddam Hussein and even a new species called the Quinngen. Such unique experiences and encounters spanning the world and time as we know them would not be possible for a single individual—especially not for a woman named Amy Birkenstock who works as a medical clerk in Seattle, ...

When I crashed on this planet 15,000 years ago, I thought that my friend - the living spaceship Sleipnir - was destroyed. But it turns out the mysterious signal I’ve been receiving for the past nine years is his cry for help. It’s led me back to Romania, back to the mountain I almost died on, and - just maybe - back to the legendary being who once saved my life.

In the year 2035, mankind has reached a crossroad. It is arguably impossible to tell what is real, and what is virtual. Some will use these technologies to advance their own agendas, and some will use these technologies to improve our humanity. Killbit will take you into the virtual world, where only gamers, and tech-geeks venture, to give you a perspective that will either scare the hell out of you, or excite you for what is ahead.

In his trademark charismatic and honest style, Richard Branson shares the inside track on some of his greatest achievements over 40 years in business as well as the lessons he has learned from his setbacks. In Business Stripped Bare he discusses why he took on one of the world's biggest superbrands, how he built Virgin Mobile USA into the fastest growing company in history, and how he is the only person to have built seven billion-dollar companies from scratch in seven different sectors.

Flores da batalha, novo livro de Sergio Vaz da Global Editora, com apresentação de Emicida, é uma obra que fala sobre o coletivo – a luta coletiva do homem e da mulher preta, da galera que pega ônibus 5:30 da manhã todo dia para trabalhar, das pessoas que sonham e lutam todos os dias pelos seus ideais, mesmo que sejam negligenciadas pelo sistema. Atualmente, não existe ninguém melhor para abordar esses temas na literatura contemporânea do que Vaz, também criador da Cooperifa.

A secret from the past holds the key to saving the future. Calla Cress, top government codebreaker, thought she had defeated the world's most dangerous man. But when she made the fatal mistake of letting him live, she never could have imagined what would follow. The billionaire criminal mastermind, locked away in a high-security prison, is now luring the globe's smartest minds into his cell, where they emerge in comas and his lethal hacks infiltrate government systems worldwide. As a museum curator turned undercover agent, Calla is at the center of a dangerous game. She holds a secret, ...

When the Secretary of Defense is assassinated, Michael Patrick Santini, a former Senator and Vietnam POW, is pulled from his Wall Street firm back to Washington to lead the Pentagon. Once there, he discovers that the United States is under attack by a silent, sinister force. Someone, somewhere is determined to destroy America as a global power - and Santini must uncover and expose this force before more acts of deceit and destruction draw the US into a war where millions will die. Rejecting a direct order from the President of the United States, Santini races across the globe....

What could go wrong when cautious, scientific, singlet-wearing George Parker and reckless rich-kid Chase Landon-Bond take off on a global rescue mission? Just about everything! There are private jets, troublesome pets, crazed criminals, treacherous trips, chaos, too much coffee and 200 million missing dollars. There are close calls, ridiculous disguises, accidental haircuts and that's just the first bit! Are George and Chase doomed? Will friendship and silly ideas save the day? Does wearing a cape make you brave?