New Releases by M. Christian

The city is terrified-a mysterious figure is haunting the streets of near-future San Francisco, drugging queer men and amputating one fingertip. What''s more frightening is how the attacks transform the men of the city. For what''s worse, a horror or that it can, so easily, turn any of us into something even more horrific? Erotic. Terrifying. Fascinating. Disturbing. Intriguing. Haunting. You have never read a book like Finger''s Breadth. You will never look your fingers, or the people all around you, the same way again.

[Warning: Explicit Sex.] Now available in ebook for the first time, 18 short stories of crackling erotic futures by the master of erotic voice, M. Christian. Men, women, hackers, derelicts, enforcers, hustlers, and whores in every combination inhabit the streets and beds and back alleys of Christian''s imagination. This is erotic science fiction at its best.

"Unique and truly fascinating," writes Mike Resnick! M. Christian isn''t as good as his peers say - he''s better! This "best of" collection, featuring the cream of his fantasy, horror, and science fiction stories, is a dazzling achievement. Only M. Christian could have imagined what happens when a boy''s uncle blows Tibetan daisy powder in his face, or when a woman gives birth to a new species ... but not one of flesh and blood, or when the Goddess of the Road bestows the gift of beauty to a mortal man. You will find these and eleven other unforgettable tales from the man Stephen Dedman, author of The Art of Arrow Cutting and Shadows Bite, hails as "A chimera, an amazing combination of tour guide and magician. Whether he''s writing science fiction, horror or fantasy, he can take you to places you''ve never imagined, show you sights no-one else will get to see, introduce you to some fascinating people, and guarantee that the trip will be memorable from start to finish." Among the contemporary classics featured in this stellar collection are: Some Assembly Required, The Rich Man''s Ghost, Medicine Man, Wanderlust, Buried & Dead, Nothing So Dangerous, Shallow Fathoms, and Constantine in Love. M. Christian''s fantasy and science fiction has appeared in Talebones, Space & Time Magazine, Skull Full Of Spurs, Graven Images, Horror Garage, Song of Cthulhu, and other science fantasy publications.

Licks and Promises is a new erotic short story collection by a master of the genre. If you like your sexy stories sweet, silly, scary or simply outrageous, this is the book for you! Featuring classic M.Christian stories plus some tales that have never been seen before. This is one book you''ll read, re-read, and remember for a very long time.

Can San Francisco survive a marauding gang of Vespa-riding vampires? Before it''s sucked dry, the city''s only hope may be Valentino, who''s only a trainee for the supernatural law enforcement agency, Le Counseil Carmin. Swept up in the whole blood-sucking business when his mentor goes missing, Valentino is called upon to deal with the menace of these "Bloody Marys." But Valentino soon realizes that, in order to dispose of the gang, he must go into areas he never dreamed of, deal with some very strange characters and learn the truth about the dark side of town. The Very Bloody Marys is a comic horror novel about vampires, ghouls, faeries, and the undead that move around after dark. Part chase, part gallows humor, and all shivery excitement, this new story from the wildly imaginative M. Christian is funny, frightening, and very entertaining.

Ruth M. Christian describes her experience of Hurricane Katrina and the loss of her home and some of her artwork.

"Commodities Rising, part memoir and part investment guide, provides a unique and practical perspective that is based on a rare combination of professional experiences." -Donald F. Larson, Senior Economist, World Bank "Jeffrey Christian brings twenty-five years of commodity market experience to his thoughtful and insightful new book. A keen analyst, Christian debunks many commodity market myths. There has been a substantial underinvestment in commodity research of late. His book is a ''must-read'' for any investor wishing to avoid the pitfalls present in physical commodity investments." -Terrence F. Martell, PhD, Saxe Distinguished Professor of Finance, Director, Weissman Center for International Business, Baruch College, CUNY;Public Governor, New York Board of Trade "If you''ve read one of the recent ''commodity craze'' books, you''ll appreciate the more careful, thorough account Christian provides here. His anecdotes and analysis will convince you that this is truly an insider''s assessment." -Peter A. Biebel, Vice President, Director of Futures Research, A.G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. "In addition to its depth, Christian''s book is extremely reader-friendly, presenting commodity issues from various angles. I strongly recommend to anyone interested in commodities that they read this book; and to those still unfamiliar with the subject, I recommend that they take a look. The rewards will be significant, intellectually and possibly financially." -Takamasa Akiyama, Professor of Development Economics, Nihon University, Mishima, Japan, and Senior Advisor, Foundation for Advanced Studies onInternational Development (FASID), Tokyo, Japan Analyze the current commodity environment and look out over the next few years to identify potential profit situations in Commodities Rising. You''ll learn how commodities can be used to reduce risk and increase returns in a balanced investment portfolio. Author and commodities expert Jeffrey Christian debunks much of the misinformation currently circulating about commodities and provides a reasoned reality-check you can use to evaluate the claims and promises of various publications and brokerages in the commodity field. Specific issues addressed throughout this book include: the variety of commodity investments?exchange traded funds, stocks, futures, and options; commodities in the global economy; commodity trading/investing strategies. Filled with in-depth insights and engaging anecdotes gleaned from the author?s 30 years in the commodity markets, this is an invaluable resource for the serious investor or trader.

The foot has been a source of sexual desire and delight since man first started walking upright. Here is the first anthology of fiction focusing specifically on foot fetishes - a homage to this fetish from the minds of some of today''s hottest writers of gay erotica. From playing footsy to hardcore S&M, these twenty stories will keep readers turning the pages for more!

A wide-ranging collection of stories about sex and sexuality by a writer who is widely considered to be today''s premiere erotic shapeshifter. Some are funny, some frightening and some just simply amazing but all engrossing tales that will excite and challenge the reader and leave them longing for more. ''M Christian is one of the finest living writers of erotica. Between these covers is a wealth of imaginative, well-crafted fiction that sings with joy and savvy queer sensibility.'' - Pat Califia

More than 500 years of history are brought to life in this illustrated encyclopedia, whose panoramic scope offers a vivid, definitive chronology of the African-American experience. Black Saga is a remarkably comprehensive reference book that highlights the key issues and accomplishments of African American from the late fifteenth century through the present. The people, places, and events that created black America are presented in brief entries arranged in chronological order. Sidebar articles interspersed throughout the text analyze the demographic, social, economic, and political conditions that affected blacks-calling particular attention to the efforts of African Americans to win freedom, respect, and improved prospects for a promising future in a country that often took the most extreme measures to deny them basic rights.The four-century trajectory of Black Saga is punctuated with the accomplishments of famous figures and unsung heroes: the poetry of Phillis Wheatley, the music of William Still, the industrial inventions of Jan Matzeliger, the business acumen of Madame C. J. Walkre, the sensational plays and home runs of Jackie Robinson, the political skills and power of Adam Clayton Powell, and the movies of Spike Lee.Practical and attractive, Black Saga is a great sourcebook for students from high school through college, and a valuable addition to any home reference library. The book includes more than 230 illustrations-many of them rare

"This guide closely examines the issues and tradeoffs in key child care policy decisions that face state legislatures. It provides a discussion of state efforts to build supply, improve quality and develop effective subsidy systems for low-income families"--Executive summary excerpt, page vii.