short stories

Collects twelve stories featuring protagonists of the new generation of Chinese youth, characterized by a disregard for the Cultural Revolution as a distant memory, who stay connected with apps like WeChat, and look forward to new possibilities of technology, travel, love, and new identities of what it means to be Chinese. Nevertheless, in spite of their optimism, the author's characters must navigate the baggage of their heritage with the chaos of contemporary life and future dreams.

Bordering psychological realism and science fiction, a collection of stories explore the reality of women's lives and the violence inflicted upon their bodies.

A collection of ten short stories--four new stories, and six original stories--featuring the shapeshifter Mercy Thompson.

Contains a collection of interconnected short stories written by different authors. Addresses the symbolism found in food related to such concepts as love, sorrow, culture, and family.

A collection of ten short stories, some of which were previously available online, that follow Jem Carstairs as he travels through the many Shadow Markets around the world, searching for a relic from his past.

Contains a collection of nine science fiction short stories for middle school to high school students by a number of noted authors including H.G. Wells and Ray Bradbury.

An anthology of writings that reflect the opinions and perspectives of men and women of the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. Featuring selections by Miguel de Cervantes, Maria de Zayas, Baltasar Gracian, and others.

A collection of stories dealing with the southern part of the Jalisco province in Mexico and thestruggle of the people in the region for subsistence.

A collection of ten short stories written between 1953 and 1969, featuring selections from Da?na Chaviano, Pablo de Santis, and other Latin American authors.

A collection of mystery stories for teens written by Latino authors such as Mario Acevedo, Alicia Gaspar de Alba, Diana Lopez, and others, and including stories that feature teenagers as they encounter challenges common for young adults.