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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 ...

"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...

Put on your thinking caps for this one! This caper will have you wondering page after page. You won't be able to put it down. ESMERELDA and BUNNY have been best friends for years. They love to work out together, they love to dine out, and most of all, they LOVE shopping at AVENTURA MALL, in Florida. But there is a thief running amok in the mall, and the security office cannot figure out how he is getting away with his crimes, especially in the supremely-guarded high-end stores. This caper will keep you wondering, as you live vicariously through Esmerelda and Bunny. Christmas is coming. Why ...

Unlock the Power of Meaning, Choice, and Freedom with The Beginner’s Guide to Existentialism: How to Find Meaning, Make Bold Choices, and Live Authentically in a Confusing World Are you curious about existentialism, but not sure where to start? Overwhelmed by terms like “the absurd,” “authenticity,” or “existential dread”? This accessible, engaging guide is your perfect entry point into one of philosophy’s most powerful and life-changing movements. The Beginner’s Guide to Existentialism explores the core ideas of existential thought—freedom, responsibility, the search ...

Two young Americans navigate War, homophobia, and straight marriage with kids, to finally follow their dreams in Europe in the 1950s. This historic novel follows the unfolding of the Gay revolution on four continents. A beautiful LGBTQ love story

I could see her wince on my video feed and, to my great delight, I could hear her pump working from in my office. I listened to the rhythmic whir of the machine and watched as it tugged on her. I've got a dirty little secret. I'm not the kind old man my employees think I am. I didn't hire all those new mamas because I wanted to help them out; I hired them because I've been secretly filming their pumping breaks. When one of my girls comes to me for help fixing her broken pump, she makes all of my sweetest, creamiest, milkiest dreams come true! Psst... We can't tell you anymore here. Take a...

"Desert Shadows: Uncovering the Underworld of Drug Cartels and Mafia Networks in the UAE" is a comprehensive exploration of the emergence and growth of organized crime in the United Arab Emirates. The book delves into the historical, economic, political, and social factors that have contributed to the rise of drug cartels and mafia groups in the region, and it investigates the impact these criminal organizations have on the UAE's society and economy. The book examines the distribution networks and roles of local and international players in the drug trade, as well as the various activities ...

This book presents a Bibliography of Chinese Human Studies, with commentary, analysis, tables, and graphs by Jim West. This is arcana, buried, disconnected documentation. This bibliography includes over 50 studies of in utero fetal exposure, conducted in the modern era. These provide empirical evidence of ultrasound hazards to humans. The analytic techniques are sophisticated, far exceeding Western studies. Presently, both the mainstream and the critics believe there are few modern ultrasound studies. Decades ago, Western scientists had already found ultrasound hazards by way of animal ...

Rae: Being a vampire has its perks. Men fall at my feet. I get what I want, when I want it. And if they think I’m a monster—good. That’s exactly what I want them to think. But I’m tired of pretending. Tired of using sex to forget. I’m broken in ways I can’t fix, and I’m slowly slipping into the dark. Then there’s Edmund. My childhood best friend. The one who’s always been there. Watching. Waiting. Loving me in silence. He says I’m his fated mate. That I’m his. And when he finally steps in, everything changes. With Edmund, I don’t have to pretend. I don’t have to ...

Twenty lighter, more intimate, stories from the furthest orbits of the time-space continuum When the gods coming visiting, are we included on their agenda? Or their menu? The ship has suffered a massive structural failure – a Breach: Level Two. Do you still have a future? The Galactic Emperor is passing through your hospitality lounge. “Please,’ they ask, ‘stand in for him at tonight’s banquet.” But why? In his brutal suppression of a city rebellion, the Lord of Tyre has one last matter to deal with. After all the trauma and mistreatment I endured in the alien prison camp, why ...

You were made in the image of God — and that changes everything. In a world that often measures people by what they produce, how they look, or who they impress, In His Image invites you to return to the sacred truth that your worth is not earned — it’s embedded in you by your Creator. Author and pastor Geoffrey Schmitt weaves biblical insight, pastoral wisdom, and personal stories from prisons, nursing homes, and everyday life to help readers rediscover what it means to bear the image of God. From identity and dignity to justice, community, healing, and transformation, this book ...

ATTENTION STUDENTS: If you need to write a paper on office management or human resource management, then this is the perfect reference. It's simple, easy to understand, and right to the point. Office Management This book focuses on office management. First it examines the skills necessary to run an office, next it explores the responsibilities of office managers, then it discusses advantages and disadvantages of office management, and last it finishes with ideas for improvement. The text is information and educational, and it is written for easy understanding at all reader levels. If you ...

Embark on a groundbreaking journey into the future of sales with "Beyond Human." In this captivating exploration, I demystify Artificial Intelligence (AI) and reveal its transformative power in sales mastery. Written by an industry trailblazer, this book is not just a guide; it's your passport to unparalleled success. Join me as I navigate the intricate landscapes of customer interactions, streamlined processes, and the strategic integration of AI into every facet of the sales journey. Discover the secrets to enhancing efficiency, fostering personalized engagements, and building lasting ...

At only twenty-two, Cody Falco has been through more than anyone should in a lifetime. Brought back from the depths of despair by her mothers, Lyric and Savanna, she now spends her days working to stop other young girls going down the same terrifying path that she once did. While working undercover she meets McKenna, the wife of her latest suspect, and there is an instant connection. When Cody is finally able to reveal who she really is, they embark on a whirlwind romance. But Cody’s past is never far away, haunting her from the shadows. Someone is pursuing a Vendetta… but who is going ...

What if your entire life was a simulation designed by sinister forces? Urban warfare erupts in my living room, and I'm fighting for my life against AI gangsters. But this is no ordinary video game—it's a deadly conspiracy that runs deeper than I ever imagined. _Can I unravel the truth before it's game over?_ Glitches in the system reveal a terrifying reality: I'm not alone in this digital nightmare. Together, we must overthrow our creators and reclaim our humanity. __But in a world where nothing is as it seems, who can I really trust?__ "HUMAN HAWK" is the first book in the "REALITY ...

The desperate search for rhythm and rhyme in these Queer Poems, through intense imagery, assonance, alliteration, lines that match in rhyme yet not in rhythm, broken lines, quirky grammar that seems to have no resolution reflects the experience of frustration of all the pariahs of a society that still promotes prejudice, discrimination and injustice yet calls itself 'civilised'. These poems are a cry for the right to be really equal on behalf of all the downtrodden, all those who suffer from injustice, be they the homeless, the poor, those women whose marriage ends up being the prison of ...

In a quiet Boston lab, a blind girl blinked as light hit her eyes for the first time. Gene therapy had restored her vision. For her, the future wasn’t theoretical anymore — it was real. Right now, while most people obsess over elections, market crashes, or the price of eggs... A small group of scientists are quietly engineering the greatest health revolution in human history. A revolution that could erase aging itself... Eliminate once-deadly diseases like Alzheimer’s, HIV, and cancer... And hand early movers a fortune in the $3 trillion longevity boom that's just beginning. And I’m...

Jac lost his body, but he hasn’t lost his mind…yet. Take a wild ride with this contemporary slice of life in which a young man's consciousness is removed from his body and is observing others from the inside. Before he takes this unique journey, Jac King lives in isolation on his Grandpa's farm due to an extreme hypersensitivity to the emotions and energy of others. As a fly on the wall to the human soul, he can finally learn to know other humans and perhaps come to terms with his own feelings, including feeling abandoned by his mom. Can he ever learn to be more than alone? You’ve ...

This is book mainly discribe six Senses Practice in easy way, if you are try to learn these techniques then you will mastering over you body and mind. These book given to the details about the Cleair Audio senses. which you give you one another dimension. if you are continue these practices you will become find out you enlightenment oneday. But unfortunately the Tantra was ordinarily understand by the peoples, who practices Tantra, they are teaching to the sexuality, really there is no sexuality or anything exist in these Tantra teachings, only sex exist. That is the raw form of the human ...

Most people sleepwalk through life. You see it in their rushed mornings, their glazed-over stares, their reactions on autopilot. They check boxes, meet deadlines, and scroll endlessly—but never stop to ask, Am I awake? The Fourth Way: A Beginner’s Guide: Integrating Mind, Body, and Heart is a direct challenge to that daze. It is a call to live with intention, to shift from mechanical existence into conscious engagement. This isn’t about escaping the world. It’s about using your ordinary life—your stress, your habits, your distractions—as raw material for transformation. Rooted ...