Most Popular Books by Stephen PALMER

Edwardian Britain: 1910. Kora Blackmore, thrown into Bedlam mental hospital by her father - Britain''s leading industrialist Sir Tantalus Blackmore - is one day visited by a mysterious gentleman, who gains her trust then makes off with her to his family home in Sheffield. But Kora is afflicted with a bizarre condition, that the hospital believes is a second soul - the girl Roka - somehow living inside her. Roka however is much more feisty than Kora, and far less obliging. Soon she is caught up in street politics, disorder and protest - and all without Kora''s knowledge. With the agents of Sir Tantalus closing in, Kora and Roka must survive in their new circumstances and with their friends uncover the sequence of events leading to the incarceration in Bedlam; for although Kora is an illegitimate nobody, it seems her upbringing was devised to meet an enigmatic and ghastly end...

***Includes games in the back of every issue!*** Explore the FUN facts about history hands-on with Billy, your Infinite Travels guide. In this issue, Billy takes you on a journey along the Oregon Trail! Climb the rough terrain of the Rocky Mountains and across vast plains. Trade goods with other settlers an tell stories around the campfire, but avoid the Rattlesnakes! There''s danger around every corner in this action-packed history lesson for kids!

In an alternate 1900... Monica Orvan, banished from Shrobbesbury Orphanage, decides to reforge herself in accordance with the talent she has. But the cruel orphanage master is now a man she loathes; and he is searching for her. With her best friend Lily and the painter Henri Manguin, Monica must bring to justice those who have wounded her, yet remain at large in Shrobbesbury in order to succeed. But it is within herself that the real danger lies... Book two in the Conjuror Girl trilogy, a most peculiar adventure through a fantastical alternative fin de siècle Britain where the darkest creations are those that come from within. ''His work is unique, original, sometimes challenging, always fresh...'' Amazing Stories

Punk: the filth and the fury. But it was so much more than that. In The History of Punk Music, author Stephen Palmer depicts the punk rock explosion of 1976-77 in tired, bored, and socially stratified Britain. Emerging from the litter-strewn streets of London, punk''s music expressed the suppressed anger of young working-class people with nowhere to go and nothing meaningful to do. Its music was raw and shocking. Its fashion mocked staid middle-class values. Its art was expressed in cut-outs and by sprayed graffiti. Yet beneath this sudden explosion, frightening to those of the establishment who witnessed it, incomprehensible to white-collar workers commuting to and from work, lay a philosophy of individual creative expression and an ethic of anti-racism and liberation for women. Punk in its original form was a movement of human liberation, a Year Zero moment in the history of a nation more used to colonial exploits and a vast empire. It spoke of fury, of hopelessness, of cathartic anger expressed through visceral, exciting, revolutionary music. Its visual images captured the gaze of the nation, and soon the world. And all of its central figures yelled, hammered and smashed the doors of the Establishment. This book charts the origins, appearance, development and ending of punk. It is a book of passion and vivid description, befitting the individual visions of the original punk musicians. Punk was filthy and furious, yet it was also a new dawn for the British music scene.

Europe, 2049. Nulight, a Tibetan refugee and notorious underground record company owner, emerges from an obscure Berlin night club realising that an alien invasion is imminent. Or is he hallucinating? Contacting his ex-lover Kappa and the invisible man Master Sengel, he begins an investigation. Then he is abducted. Released. And soon the aliens invade. To save humanity, Nulight and his motley group of friends must decide if the aliens are real or not - and if they are, what to do about them. For Britain has become a land of pagan communities and wilderness, where the strength and resolve for the forthcoming struggle may not exist. Can music save Britain? Can it save the world?

With the diabolical agents of the Clockwork Garden on their trail and Sir Tantalus Blackmore''s crooked men closing in, Kora and her best friend Erasmus Darwin must survive from day to day and try to uncover the monstrous plots surrounding them. Yet even though they have friends and allies, danger is never far away, and soon they find themselves on the run. But when all seems lost, an unlikely helping hand is extended by their enemy. And so, facing a tragic deadline mere months away, Kora and Erasmus make a fateful decision that saves their lives but places them at the mercy of those who would oppose, chase and capture them. Some of their new friends may not be friends after all...

*Fun games and trivia in the back of every issue!* Explore the FUN facts about history hands-on with Billy, your Infinite Travels guide! In this issue, Billy takes you to 7500 BCE to Ancient Egypt! Explore magnificent structures like the Great Pyramid, Sphinx and Luxor Temple. Learn about hieroglyphics and decipher codes hidden on the walls of tombs. Meet powerful deities and discover who ruled Ancient Egypt in this action-packed history lesson for kids!

1914. With the outbreak of war on the Continent, Erasmus Darwin finds himself caught up in a jingoistic fervour for which he feels no sympathy. Yet soon he is on the Western Front: frightened, appalled, and alone apart from a few pals who don''t understand his pacifism. Soon however he finds himself entangled in a secret mission the like of which has never been attempted, one which stretches his pacifism to the limit... A unique and thought-provoking alternative history of the First World War from the author of Beautiful Intelligence and the Factory Girl trilogy. The Factory Girl trilogy: "I would highly recommend this to any steampunk lover..." SFF World "It''s a fascinating book and I very much enjoyed it." Nimue Brown "As the first in a series this novel is pretty special... a thoroughly enjoyable and interesting read." Goodreads "Provides an exciting ride trhough a clockwork version of Edwardian England, leading to a conclusion that brings together the various themes in a satisfying way." Amazon "This is all good thought provoking stuff, that I thoroughly enjoyed..." Goodreads

Walk the Great Wall of China during the Ming Dynasty with Infinite Travels! A Fantastic Children''s Education Series! *FUNDRAISER* please help. If you liked Magic School Bus, You''ll love Infinite Travels! Explore the FUN facts about History hands-on with Billy, your Infinite Travels guide! In this issue, Billy takes you to 1368 when the Ming Dynasty was formed! Learn about the Great Wall of China, valuable Blue Porcelain and mysterious places like the Forbidden Kingdom! Meet the Yellow Emperor and learn how China had an advantage during warfare. It''s reading with Tiger Style in this action-packed History lesson for kids! Fun games and trivia inside every issue! VISIT: www.INFINITETRAVELSWORLD.com FOR MORE GAMES AND FUN! LIKE INFINITE TRAVELS ON FACEBOOK! Infinite Travels actively supports education; donating 10 percent of all proceeds directly to fundraisers WORLDWIDE, pertaining to kids'' education! please help us with your support. About the Author Stephen Palmer is known world-wide for his wild cartoon style and endless imagination. Creator of Burt the Worm(TM) as seen on Adult Swim(TM) Williams Street Stream(TM), JungleVille(TM) on Eugene''s PBS(TM), The Escape from Swiss Cheese Island(TM) and Infinite Travels(TM) available on Amazon(TM) and Barnes and Noble(TM) all under SP Productions. Other affiliated projects include cartoon and animation for Anitopia(TM), InTour(TM) and Story Drops(TM) available on the iTunes App Store(TM) and Google Play(TM). Stephen illustrates Buddy the Motocross Bike(TM) available on Amazon(TM) and Barnes and Noble(TM). He works with a wide variety of mediums from graphic and motion design to illustration, animation and VFX. Stephen is well known for his consistant reputation of creating professional, and distinctive products while working within an art style that is unlike any other. At a young age, Stephen enjoyed reading Bill Watterson''s ''Calvin and Hobbes'' and tracing illustrations out of Shel Silverstein''s poem books like ''Light in the Attic'' and ''The Giving Tree''. Today whenever he has the spare time, he enjoys watching cartoons and movies, playing lacrosse, gold panning and cooking. Stephen aims to bring happy, sadness joy and laughter to all his viewers, young and old. *For more information on Stephen Palmer visit his IMDB or view Stephen''s Demo Reel: IMDB: http: //www.imdb.com/name/nm5057685/ Vimeo: https: //vimeo.com/54503716 Author''s Note It all started with an idea, which led to an animation. The idea came from my childhood - I used to dress up as my favorite action-figure and run around the neighborhood pretending I was that toy. I wanted to run with this idea of imagination - a boy with his imagination. However, I had another passion - education. I truly wanted to show young souls how much fun it could be to learn about topics such as History with just a touch of imagination. So I created Billy - a young boy eager to travel not just to different places, but to different time periods. Kids will enjoy flipping each page, seeing the beautiful colors, characters and events that formulated our world. Billy uses his trusty Time Machine to take kids to these places, teaching them everything they need to know. Best part is, the books are interactive, as I have added fun games and trivia in the back of every book, just like I remember ruining the lovely books my mother bought for me, scribbling in them as a young child. With Infinite Travels, you don''t need to worry about that. The kids can color and fun as well as learn in the process. The overall idea was to have fun with this particular project of SP Productions. We want to make sure every product of ours moves our consumers. Stay tuned for more Infinite Travels issues in the future! *BUY YOUR COPY AND HELP CHILDREN TODAY!*

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What is love? One evening at the Suicide Club three gentlemen discuss this age-old problem, and thus a wager is made. Dissolute fop Sheremy Pantomile, veteran philosopher Kornukope Wetherbee and down-on-his-luck Velvene Orchardtide all bet their fortunes on finding the answer amidst the dark alleys of a phantasmagorical Edwardian London. But then, overnight, London Town is covered in hair. How the trio of adventurers cope with this unusual plague, and what conclusions they come to regarding love is the subject of this surreal and fast-paced novel. And always the East End threatens revolution... "Stephen Palmer is a find." Time Out "Science fiction has gained a distinctive new voice." Ottakar''s "Stephen Palmer''s imagination is fecund..." Interzone "... (a) supremely odd yet deeply rewarding experience." CCLaP Fine blonde hair growing on Waterloo Bridge makes it impassable. The young man, trapped by a rampant beard on the southern banks of the river, looks to the stanchions on the northern side that once were grey stone, but which now are hirsute. He cannot see how he will cross, but he must, because the hair beneath his feet is so luxuriant he is in danger of sinking into it, drowning, smothering in that yellow tide. In his pocket he finds a rope with a grapnel on the end, and this he uses to haul himself up to the thinly haired bridge parapet. Like a monkey on a branch he moves along the parapet, slipping on clumps of hair, ducking when the wind gusts, almost losing his balance – but not quite. In ten minutes he is on the northern side. He leaps down into the mass of blonde hair that waves in the breeze coming up Victoria Embankment. The locks cover him to waist level. With no other alternative he begins forging his way towards High Holborn, where he has an engagement...

A plague is spreading through the city of Cray. Nobody knows its origin and nobody has discovered a cure. Cray is dying. Of glass.As the city''s ruling council resorts to increasingly desperate measures to maintain order, two people''s lives are about to change. When the Keeper of the Cowhorn Tower witnesses a vast lens in the night sky, his work collating the city''s scattered historical records takes on a significance he could not have imagined. And when Subadwan the Archivist is chosen to explore a land she never knew existed, she finds herself at the centre of a plot which threatens to shatter the very nature of reality.And the glass plague advances.Glass is the brilliantly imaginative and instantly compelling second novel by Stephen Palmer, whose Memory Seed was acclaimed as one of the most outstanding debuts in recent years.

This is a book is for anyone with a deep desire to grow, an uncompromising commitment to excellence, the courage to face the truth about themselves, and the grit and determination to conquer every obstacle that gets in the way of living their dreams. It''s a mind-altering, epiphany-sparking, soul-uplifting, life-changing book for anyone who''s ever asked themselves questions like these: * How can I discover and live my true purpose--to become who God created me to become? * How can I overcome my weaknesses and temptations and live with virtue and integrity? * How can I live a life of meaning and significance? * How can I find lasting peace, happiness, and fulfillment? * What is true success beyond worldly acclaim? * How can I improve my life and serve and uplift others? * What will be my legacy? Read Manifest Destiny to get clear, unique, and surprising answers that will inspire you to choose a life of greatness. It is the first published anthology of Stephen Palmer''s "Inspiration Weekly" newsletters and includes a year''s worth of essays (52 total, see titles with links below). Each essay is designed as a stand-alone work of art with a completely unique and original design.

Two sisters on the run, both pursued by their mother. But when this mother is the Empress of Ghana and one of the most powerful people in the world, it is no ordinary chase. And life has changed in the mid twenty second century. The aether is a telepathic cyberspace. Biochips augment human brains. AIs, concepts, even symbols can be dangerous.Mnada is heir to the Ghanaian throne, yet something has been done to her brain that has made her insane, something to send her fleeing north across jungle and desert towards the mysterious place called Muezzinland.Nshalla is relegated to the status of puppet, ignored, yet also part of her mother''s plan; she follows her sister''s flight, determined to discover the truth behind Muezzinland.And the Empress herself, possessing the most modern technology with which to recapture her daughters - androids, morphic tools, orbital stations, all powered by a ruthless will. But not even she can predict what might happen should the family be reunited, least of all if it is inside Muezzinland...Set in a vivid and fascinating future, Muezzinland is a tour de force of the imagination from the author of Beautiful Intelligence and No Grave for a Fox.An earlier version of this novel was first published in 2003. This 2015 edition is the author''s preferred text."...a tour de force in imagining possibilities that lie beyond our information age... If you enjoy the full immersion experience of neo-magic, you''ll [like] Muezzinland."- Gwyneth Jones, New York Review Of SF"...succeeds when many other similar attempts to fuse the mythic and the modern fail... in Muezzinland, the hybrid thrives, creating a compelling and cohesive vision... It''s an unusual and successful combination."- Matrix magazine, BSFA"While the plot can be read as a relatively straightforward thriller, the book as a whole is considerably more than this. It succeeds in integrating the elements of myth and high technology, producing something of a hybrid that feels right."- Vector magazine, BSFA

“Those who expect to reap the blessings of freedom must, like men, undergo the fatigue of supporting it.” –Thomas Paine In 1776, Thomas Paine’s Common Sense showered sparks on the tinder of revolution. With the signing of the Declaration of Independence, Americans formally claimed their rights, and that tinder exploded into a new age for mankind. But more than 200 years later, the flames of freedom are dying. We cry that Washington has failed us, but that is not where the blame lies. With our rights, We the People were given the duty to maintain them. We the People are the problem. And We the People are the solution. Our republic will be restored not through political revolution, but through a revolution of the soul—not as we point fingers upward, but as we turn inward. In an age of blame, this is uncommon sense. And it’s precisely what America needs to rekindle her light.