Virtual Culture

What if you found your father living with your mother’s murderer? Burnt out from death, mayhem and relationships gone sour, former special forces operative Rayna Tan returns home to Vancouver to recharge, only to discover her father is hiding the illegal Mexican student who killed Rayna’s mom. The principal of a Canadian private school duped the teenager and her friends from an impoverished village with promises of free education and living expenses. But if it’s too good to be true… Deception and lies were the real price. The school is a front for a drug operation. Rayna’s mother ...

Nicole L. Turner, Author of Cracking the Organizational Climate and Culture Code, is helping organizations understand the impact organizational culture has on ALL areas of business and the cost associated with a toxic workplace culture. Twenty percent of the workforce leaves an organization because of the culture. A recent study done by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) shows that over the last five years, the cost of turnover because of organizational culture totaled $223 Billion. Organizational culture is a system of shared assumptions, values and beliefs that governs how ...

There are 8 related stories in this book. They all respond to the question: How could I ever leave a pleasant and generous France, the country where I was born and raised? Now if you ask: Did I ever regret it? Please consult my book "Return to the Unknown," also published on Amazon.

There are as many twists and turns in this novel as the roads in Smicksburg, PA! Gracie Hershberger's dear mom passed on to Glory, giving her time to court her beau, Silas Miller. However, her brother from Smicksburg needs her due to a family emergency. When Gracie meets Leander Yoder, she compares him to Silas a bit too much, and her beau doesn't measure up. Actually, Gracie’s never met an Amish man who she’d been taken with so quickly. Leander has a port wine stain birthmark on his face. Gracie's beauty astounds him, but he can hardly believe she'd consider him marriage material. Deep...

MM (LGBT) Erotic Romance and part of a three book series. What if myth and reality were so intertwined that they became the same? In the unseen corners of our world, away from human eyes, Eldric battles with his celestial lineage that alienates him from both domains. As a Nephilim, offspring of both divine and earthly origins, he holds abilities that could either protect humanity or lead to its demise. Torn by his mixed heritage and pursued by those who fear his immense power, Eldric finds refuge in the expanses of the hidden realms. But can one ever truly escape their fate? When Jamie, an ...

45 Essays on Life, Church, Culture, and Philosophy. In I Will Not Bow Down Bill Hull calls the church to stand up against the lies that are told daily that are controlling and creating a malignant culture. The church has interpreted its own decline and loss of prestige as a defeat and too often has retreated to lick its wounds. Decline however, is only a symptom of the real problem. The real problem is the kind of disciples we are producing. Bill defines the problem at the outset and the solution in the long introduction. The remainder of the book is Bill looking at the problem and solution...

Embark on a captivating journey through the sun-soaked Caribbean with “Tales of the Caribbean, a Story of Belonging.” Join the Garcia family for “A Feast of Love in the Caribbean,” where traditions and unexpected laughter thrive. Follow Alisha’s enchanting exploration of St. Vibrate in “Alisha’s Discovery,” unveiling ancient secrets andthe importance of preserving natural wonders.Indulge in the mischievous escapades of Aunt Calypso in “Aunt Calypso,” where laughter becomes the soul of family gatherings. Experience Mia’s dream unfolding in “Adventures in the Caribbean...

The How to Write for Success Literary Forum celebrated its 6th Anniversary with its Literary Ambassadors, longstanding members, top contributors, and Founders of many Forums on 6th February 2024. The articles and poems submitted by well-wishers were compiled and published in this Magazine by the Founder of the Forum, Trinidadian Brenda Mohammed, The Magazine was edited by the Chief Literary Ambassador for Trinidad and Tobago, Florabelle Lutchman. Fiona Gobin, Literary Ambassador assisted the Founder with the Cover design. Certificates were awarded to all participants. Both members and the ...

Book and Study Guide in One!There are blind spots in contemporary Christianity today. Things that we just don’t seem to see. Could we turn our head and look? Yes. Should we do so? Absolutely. But, for the most part, we do not. Instead, we content ourselves with quick glances in the side views as we continue headlong on our journey through life in this culture. I get it. The road is smooth and the seat warmer is soothing. The radio is playing our favorite tunes, and the kids are lost in digital worlds in the back seat. It’s clear sailing and steady on. Life is good in the car right now, ...

What every person wants more than anything else is to be fully known and fully loved. This is what it means to be an insider. And the grand story of Scripture is about how the insider God—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—has come to outsiders in order to bring us in. How does this happen? And what does this do to shape our understanding of who God is, who we are, and what the world is like? In Insider-Outsider, award-winning author Pierce Taylor Hibbs (Struck Down but Not Destroyed, The Book of Giving, The Great Lie) explores the theology of insiders and outsiders, unpacking the beauty of ...

She's his boss. He's had a crush on her for a couple of summers now. Can Toni and Griffin mix business and pleasure while making sure the teens they're in charge of stay in line? Griffin Johnson likes getting away from his brothers and the ranch every summer, going to Camp Clear Creek, where he's a counselor for teenage boys. Finally, some peace. He loves his brothers, don't get him wrong. He just needs a break sometimes. His desire to work at Clear Creek has nothing to do with the curvy, gorgeous Toni Beardall. Noo, nothing at all. Toni has just been promoted to the senior director at camp...

Mel Rosco and his brother Jimmy shared the same last name, but that's where the similarities ended. After years of barely getting by, Mel teetered on the brink of financial collapse. Plagued with bad luck, about all he could count on was the moral support of his wife, his kids and a handful of friends. On the contrary, life couldn't be sweeter for his older brother Jimmy, who had risen to the top of Woodland Beach's social ladder through planning, strategy and hard work. His swanky Shoreline Inn was a landmark, a place where customers waited in long lines for a table. The upcoming July 4th ...

I just learned something about myself – and it isn’t very good. In fact, it is very bad.I learned that the opinions of Boomers don’t matter any more. We are obsolete in this new age of new knowledge. Anything we think is unimportant and false. This means my time has passed and I can teach nothing to the new generation. Our new leaders say they have a better grasp on history and the Boomers, well, we are all part of the past that is being destroyed like statues, businesses and capitalism. We have arrived at a transformative moment. Everything from the past is over and the future has ...

KINDLE UNLIMITED & AMAZON PRIME CAN READ THIS BOOK FOR FREE! Ever wondered what’s so special about Bill Gates, Warren Buffet, Jack Ma, and some of the richest people in the world? There is one thing common among all the rich people and that’s their mindset. The way they think and perceive things is different than everyone else. Their thoughts make them rich. The easiest way to become rich is to change your mindset and start thinking like a millionaire. This is what exactly this book is about. It shows you how to change your mindset in as low as 30 days. The book presents 30 thoughts and...

Understanding Gifts: The Intersection of Natural and Spiritual Abilities" is an insightful exploration into the dynamic interplay between the innate talents we are born with, known as natural gifts, and the divinely bestowed abilities, known as spiritual gifts. Delving into the significance of gifts in human life, the book navigates the diverse cultural and belief systems that shape our understanding of these unique endowments. From discerning and developing these gifts to serving within the Christian community and the broader world, the narrative addresses challenges, controversies, and ...

How is the global economic order shaping up for the 21st Century? Today we are forced to consider how the average working family might prepare for the next two global conflicts that we see arising. We have relied on government and media to describe global affairs, but now we present a different narrative regarding these World Wars. Using scientific futurism we look over the horizon as we simultaneously examine the history of conflict from the 20th Century forward. What can we do to protect ourselves?

Transforming Workplace Culture from the Inside Out: A Guide for Leaders In Transforming Workplace Culture from the Inside Out, Nicole reveals the powerful connection between personal well-being and organizational success. This practical guide is designed for leaders who are ready to make lasting changes in their workplace culture by first addressing their own mental and emotional health. Through her Inside-Out approach, Nicole teaches leaders how to detox from personal mental and emotional toxins, leading to healthier relationships, better communication, and a more engaged and motivated ...

It’s so easy to say that the 1980s were awesome. But were they really? Here’s a case-by-case study on whether or not the decade of the 1980s was an awesome one or an awful one. Or maybe it was a healthy dose of both? Let’s get nostalgic and dive back into the colorful and blissfully ignorant 1980s.

This photo based tour of the Philippines includes a mini-guide to animals, food, shopping, and scenic shots from around the Philippines and tourist locations (such as the Banaue rice terraces.) This mini-guide won't cover Manila and mainly focuses on the north (Baguio, La Union, and Pangasinan.) I've included a few Tagalog words (with their English equivalents) and over 75 photos with brief descriptions.

Blowback is a non-fiction, first-person memoir about the unintended consequences of failed workplace ethics. Blowback, a prequel to Whistleblower (Bay Tree Publishing, 2010) is based on real events that took place before the whistle was blown. Faculty member, scientist, and educator Amy Block Joy loved her job at the University of California, Davis. For two decades, she administered a highly successful, multi-million-dollar poverty program that provided training to thousands of Californians who needed it most. Working diligently to enforce the federal, state, and university rules, she was ...