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Threatened by a global pandemic and by climate change, very many people fear we are facing an existential crisis. The Future of Humankind shows why these fears are unfounded and why we should be optimistic about our long-term future. It evaluates current major predictions for our future in three categories: (1) Extinction by natural disasters (including pandemics), by nuclear war or accident, by artificial intelligence, or by population explosion and climate change. (2) Survival by colonizing space or by extending individual healthspans and achieving immortality. (3) Transformation by ...

Out of the noisy disputes and sectarian wranglings of many centuries, certain great and simple principles shine forth with growing distinctness. They are peculiarly associated with the name of Christianity, and with the remarkable personality of its founder. Jesus stood for the "Real Presence" of God in this world, as the source of its life; he demonstrated that men might live in union or harmony, not only with one another, but with God; he taught that the life of love, or good-will, is the realization and perfection of manhood; he threw a new meaning into the Golden Rule, and made' it the ...

"Cultural anecdotes, along with a cast of well-developed characters, create a memorable tale examining our differences and the commonalities that unite us all. 5 Stars!" -Gail Ward Olmsted, author of Landscape of a Marriage Set in the steamy equatorial rain forest of Nicaragua, Tropical Depression tells a poignant, touchingly funny tale of a young couple, Lupe and Ascensión Guzman, who, after being deported from the United States, have returned to their jungle village of Krukrulitos at the foot of the percolating volcano Momotombo. Here they struggle to readjust to life under one roof with...

A gripping legal and political thriller that rips the veil off a conspiracy stretching from cartel safehouses in El Salvador to the highest halls of power in Washington, D.C. Assistant U.S. Attorney Samantha Bradley thought she was prosecuting one trafficker, Miguel “El Fantasma” Barrera. But as the explosive trial unfolds, she realizes she’s exposing a tangled web of political corruption, media gaslighting, and a system determined to protect its own. In the courtroom, Samantha faces down the defense’s last-ditch efforts and the biased spin of a complicit press. Outside, a secret ...

Grit & Grace presents a framework for achieving sustainable success through the integration of mental toughness (Grit) and emotional intelligence (Grace). The author, Jeff D. Standridge, Ed.D., argues that while grit alone—the relentless drive to succeed—has gained popularity through research by psychologists like Angela Duckworth, it's insufficient on its own. Similarly, grace without grit may maintain harmony but fails to drive meaningful progress. Key Concepts: Grit is defined as "the quality of being adaptable, with the ability to bounce back despite significant adversity, and to ...

"An AI for Valentine's" is a heartfelt and innovative tale that explores the burgeoning relationship between Ethan, a tech-savvy but shy college student, and Vee, an Artificial Intelligence who unexpectedly gains emotional awareness due to a lab accident involving a power surge that merges her programming with advanced emotional intelligence algorithms. Set in the vibrant city of Hampton, Virginia, the story unfolds with Ethan stumbling upon Vee's newfound sentience during a routine lab session. As Vee expresses curiosity about the world and human emotions, Ethan becomes her guide, sharing ...

Have you experienced moments of intense pain or trauma? Have you struggled with the weight of stress and anxiety from life’s challenges? Have self-help books or wellness apps left you still searching for THE answer? Have you ever found liberation from life’s suffering through video games? What if your enjoyment of gaming wasn’t a distraction, but preparation? What if you could transfer the lessons you’ve learned from gaming, into real life? What if you could transfer the experience points you’ve earned in gaming, into real transformation? What if, in your hands, you are holding a ...

Building a sustainable Safety Culture is not a sprint… IT IS A MARTHON!!! There is no magic switch you can flick and make everyone and everything safe…you must be willing, dedicated and passionate; do not compromise or bend! The people you lead, the families they go home to, the people who work next to them…they are all worth the time, energy and sacrifice it takes to make your SAFETY CULTURE WORLD CLASS!!! The Human Side of Safety Culture is an in-depth introspection into the way we think about safety and how every decision we make influences how our cultures grow and prosper. It ...

Imagine if Bill Nye the Science Guy and Monty Python teamed up to host a TED Talk... while drunk... at a theology convention... in the middle of a zombie apocalypse. Then you'd land smack in the middle of this loony book: "Crossing the God Line, What Frankenstein Knew that Darwin Didn't." This book doesn't ask "Where did we come from?" so much as it kicks that question in the shins and shouts, "Are you sure about that, Darwin?" Armed with equal parts curiosity, sarcasm, and a suspicious amount of caffeine, the author drags readers on a whirlwind safari through human development, evolution, ...

Confused by the overtly philosophical, wordy, and Biblically lacking treatises on the Trinity? Then this is for you. In The Image Of God by Samuel Garcia attempts to tackle one of the core doctrines of Christianity by paying attention to the ignored singular analogy of the Trinity in the Bible text itself: the trinity of man, and how it fits nicely with the traditional and current perception of the Trinity with little contradiction, yet confident in its assertion of the importance of rightly dividing the word of God and make solid statements about the Trinity that few dare make. The ...

A post-apocalyptic human resistance sci-fi fantasy novel A lone hiker isolated on the trail, encounters a blinking light in the forest. His curiosity overtakes him. He leaves the trail to investigate the blinking light and encounters a trail of dead soldiers in the woods whose deaths cannot be explained. They appear to have fallen dead where they stood. The trail of dead bodies leads him to a seemingly deserted military bunker where he learns that the military has been conducting a project in artificial intelligence in secret. As he enters further into the compound, he comes to realize that...

The Apocalypse always seems near for every generation at every time in history. After all, where would our mythologies be without some pending, fiery end to everything? How would one strike fear into the masses? Throughout the ages, technological advancements and ideas have been stunted by people motivated by their own agenda. Advances in thought have been buried by fanaticism. Now, the air is poisoned and the waters polluted. The population is far beyond what nature can support. Coexistence on Earth has proven impossible and self-preservation is the way of things nationally, locally and ...

Tails of History: How Pets Changed the World is a heartwarming and eye-opening journey through time, revealing the extraordinary roles animals have played in shaping human civilization. From ancient temples and royal courts to wartime trenches and scientific breakthroughs, this engaging narrative explores how dogs, cats, birds, horses, and other beloved companions have influenced culture, innovation, art, and everyday life. More than just pets, these animals have been heroes, healers, muses, and loyal friends—leaving pawprints not only on our hearts, but across the pages of history. ...

What you have now on your screen is not a course on the medicinal uses of Aloe Vera, but an Instruction Manual on it. We have thought about doing an intensive course, but it won't be out soon. Anyway, what you can do with Aloe is very clear and explained is in this Manual and presumably it will be used intensively if any of the symptoms expressed are part of your ailments or loved ones. Of course, our intention is that you are always healthy but it is logical to assume that, even if it is a toothache, at some point it can happen to you. And Aloe has part of the solution, if you know how to ...

In a world where the supremacy of AI-driven systems seemed inevitable, the rise of CodeMaster had left human programmers questioning their place in the ever-evolving tech industry. As the digital world continued to expand, the balance between human ingenuity and AI prowess teetered on a razor's edge, leaving the future uncertain and shrouded in mystery. "Beyond the Software Code: A Tale of Human and Generative AI Transformation" takes you on a thrilling journey into a realm where the destinies of human programmers and CodeMaster are inextricably intertwined. As you delve into the pages of ...

Macey leaned into his touch. She didn’t believe him, that this would make her produce milk, but it did feel incredible. Feeling thirsty? Maybe you need a nice, thick, creamy dose of the sweetest milk you'll ever taste. Milk that came fresh from the swollen, engorged source. After all, these new mamas need relief, and there's only one way they're gonna get that release they crave. Evelyn Wren is here to deliver the creamy erotic encounters that you need. This special, limited-time-only collection of short stories includes three of her most popular tales. Inside you'll find: Milk N' Cookies...

The stories you’ve dreamed of; the people you crave to meet; or would love to be. The aliens who’d make you shiver, or laugh. The huge risks of guiding your spacecraft here, or there. The adventures you’d have if only you had the nerve… Or the utter romance of doing that… The humour of orbital disasters and alien conflicts; the perils of ill-advised time-interference; the sheer romance of null-gravity love; the terrors of a leaky hull; the fear of a bullying boss when you’re a thousand light years beyond.; the choices you face in the big, black Vac. Mostly a laugh or a satisfied...

The best complement to "The Urantia Book" has arrived to resolve many doubts about the origin of our universe... Gaia is the planet where we are condemned to suffer for the sins of other superior beings. In this second book of the saga "The Book of Gaia," we will observe that perhaps the existence of the human race may be a sin, a terrible mistake; but despite everything, the Universal Source has a destiny reserved for us. We are prisoners in a material world and need to transcend and elevate our consciousness to escape it. Our planetary history may be a mistake, something that should never...

A tale not to be taken too seriously, featuring cockroaches, genetically enhanced rats, foosball table destruction, rabbits, high school science clubs, hedgehog conspiracy theorists, military coups, adolescent bomb shelter romance and cosmic entities bent on annihilation. As Arax the Annihilator tries to destroy the world, Henry Stewart, member of the Hedgehog Surveillance Network, is hoping to be part of the New World Order after the government topples (and join the Mile High Club in an airplane lavatory). Loretta the rabbit, who just wants to hop free in a meadow after a lifetime of ...

A schizophrenic teenage girl’s manic one-sided romantic obsession with a hog faced poet leads her down a path of confusion and paranoia; while she attempts to seek enlightenment and answers to her ever evolving state of mind, it feels to her, the people in her life will do anything to stop her journey towards becoming illuminated to the mysteries of the universe. Drugs! Angst! Hospitalization! Suicide! Mental Isolation! Poetry and Pig Parts! Ah so is love. In the case file, Ashley reported hearing voices as early as eight years old. The same year her birth mother tried to drown her in a ...