Aaron Burch, editor of Hobart says, "There are elements in these stories we recognize-- the vacation story, the murder mystery, Godzilla, geometry-- and their brilliance is how Curtis Smith takes these expectations and plays with and against them, twisting, pulling, bringing us along wherever he goes. There are surprises, plot twists, playful language and form, shifts in emotion that catch you off guard. Most importantly, Smith infuses these stories with humor. He surprises you with it; he alleyoops comedic setups then grabs you and breaks your heart, leaving you wondering what just...
Aaron Burch, editor of Hobart says, "There are elements in these stories we recognize-- the vacation story, the murder mystery, Godzilla, geometry-- a...
Providing the range of mail-related services expected by organizations can be a confusing, daunting process. Pro Open Source Mail: Building an Enterprise Mail Solution presents a comprehensive guide to managing the most important e-mail services, including user administration, mail transfer agents, remote e-mail access, virus protection, spam and e-mail filtering, web-based e-mail, and mailing list maintenance.
Beginning with installation and configuration of the popular server-based operating system Fedora Core, the book outlines the system and network preparation process...
Providing the range of mail-related services expected by organizations can be a confusing, daunting process. Pro Open Source Mail: Building an E...
Utilizing luminous prose and scintillating imagery, Curtis Smith plunges his readers into the company of lovers and murderers, false prophets and mute believers, Russian mobsters and one very bad monkey. In these fourteen stories, Smith breathes life into a host of damaged hearts and then unflinchingly exposes the wonders and horrors lurking within each. Read BAD MONKEY and discover what makes Curtis Smith one of the most vital writers on today's literary scene.
Utilizing luminous prose and scintillating imagery, Curtis Smith plunges his readers into the company of lovers and murderers, false prophets and mute...
"What you feel first is the simplicity-of sentences, of tone, of description-but then before you know it, complexity has crept in on every level, and by the end of each of these stories you are left marveling at the layers of life history and humanity Curtis Smith has evoked. Beasts and Men, compressed, poetic, poignant, and compassionate, contains some of the best very short fiction I have read in a very long time." -Robin Black, author of If I loved you, I would tell you this
"What you feel first is the simplicity-of sentences, of tone, of description-but then before you know it, complexity has crept in on every level, and ...
Water, Air, Fire, Earth; the four elements that plague a dystopian Great Britain. From the age of 18, a teenager is required to battle an element, those who survive are returned to civilization, and those that fall to the element are taken to a reclusive community, but who's better off? Isaac Williams and his friends must overcome their fears and doubts to lead a revolt against Deatra Allstrong in a mission to bring back the elemental powers and end Deatra's reign of terror over the quarter. Who will survive the rising of the elements?
Water, Air, Fire, Earth; the four elements that plague a dystopian Great Britain. From the age of 18, a teenager is required to battle an element, tho...
