The Intruder is a sci-fi/suspense novel set in the year 2065 in and around Washington, D.C. Jeremy Mitchell is a refugee from a separatist, anti-technology community who is a fish out of water in the high-tech society of the 21st century. He recklessly plunges into his new environment and find himself caught in a confusing web of technology and intrigue. After receiving his implant -- the late 21st century equivalent to a smart phone -- Jeremy begins to see, through his implant, images of people who are invisible to everyone else. Jeremy's doctor believes that these images are a psychosis brought on by rejection of the implant and she threatens to have him detained, drugged and evaluated. As he fights for both his sanity and his liberty, Jeremy becomes the pawn in a contest between powerful groups he doesn't understand. His loyalties are tested by a budding love affair with a young college student, who, along with her computer geek girlfriend, are dragged into the conflict. As Jeremy descends into an eerie cyber world he can't escape, he starts to uncover the real meaning of the apparent coincidences that have placed him in the middle of the most important conflict of the decade. The fast-paced action and suspense don't slow down until the climactic and surprising conclusion.

This beginner's introduction to home brewing is not for the beer geeks, the brewing technicians, the persnickety, or the obsessive compulsive worrier. This book is for the person who wants a relaxing, easy introduction to one of the better hobbies on the planet. Maybe your spouse just bought you a brewing kit and you want to learn a little more about this home brewing thing. Or maybe you're just curious. If so, this is the book for you. There are a lot of details in brewing and sometimes it can get overwhelming. Beginning brewers often say they worry they're not worrying about the right things. That's why they need this book. The general rule is -- don't worry. There are a few things you need to pay attention to, but by all means, chill. Home brewing ingredients are so good these days that if you're moderately careful you can make really good beer at home. Without worrying. If you're ready to be chill and try your hand at home brewing -- without sweating all the little details -- then this little book should help. This short introduction might be enough to slake your curiosity, give you the details you need to brew at a level you're comfortable with and start you on a life-long hobby. The author started brewing in 1987, and for about the next 20 years stuck with a pretty simple, basic method. It worked well enough to make some pretty good beer -- with some notable exceptions Eventually the author took the plunge into all-grain brewing, but he still tries to keep that "relax, don't worry" ethic.

Billy Chen and Amber Harris are two 10-year olds who, along with their parents, steal a ride on the space shuttle to avoid the impending destruction of Earth. Billy's father, a particle physicist, believes he has accidentally created a black hole. To save humanity, a team of six adults and two children are rushed off to Mars to start a new colony. This story is exciting and fun -- and entirely safe for kids