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The future of humanity can go one of three ways: 1. We annihilate ourselves and go extinct 2. We continue to muddle along 3. We learn to live forever and fix everything This is a book about option three. It is based on science we have today and numbers that work. It contains a vision of how we make a future in which today's global problems get solved. You will visit a future that is possible in the next several decades. We will discuss extending your lifetime and a myriad of other subjects. Where you previously saw intractable problems, you will now see practical possibilities. I hope, ...

Are you an entrepreneur or investor seeking a fresh landscape for opportunity, far from the constraints of traditional economic models? Look no further. “Pioneering Prosperity: The Morazán Model for Free Cities” is a gateway to understanding how autonomy and innovation can spawn not just a city but a thriving economic ecosystem. This is a blueprint for those who dare to envision and build their havens of freedom and prosperity. In this accessible and action-driven guide, you’ll explore: The Morazán Model in action: a tangible prototype for free cities that are already taking shape ...

My heart’s a mess, but a charming veterinarian might have all the right remedies. The last place I thought I’d be after becoming a pediatrician is back in my hometown. I was supposed to be traveling the world, running medical clinics for underprivileged children, with a man who should have proposed by now. Instead, he dumped me. Wait. What? With my life on hold, I’ve sought refuge running a mobile pediatric clinic. The work is satisfying, and I have a great view of the hunky veterinarian across the street. Milo Fox is arguably the hottest bachelor in a 50-mile radius. With my heart in...

Award-winning professor, management consultant, and virtual communications expert Andrew Brodsky is here to tell you that, yes, that meeting could have been an email. And that email? Maybe it should have been a voice note (really!). And your camera—it’s okay to turn it off; sometimes it’s even better. If you’re crushed under the weight of your inbox or exhausted from back-to-back-to-back video calls, then Ping is here to help workers at all levels and of all stripes—remote, hybrid, and in person—who use communication technologies as part of their jobs.

Change is inevitable, whether it represents progress is up to us. Astute leaders know that upskilling, culture change, and mindset are critical ingredients for successful digital change – but do not know how to change those quickly enough to keep up with pace of technological change. That is because our 20th century change models are not up to the challenge of 21st century digital transformation and the future of work – and that explains McKinsey’s finding that only 25% of digital transformations succeed. In Impact, globally recognized culture change expert, Paul Gibbons gives leaders...

Sarah Jennings is your typical every day PTA soccer mom housewife. She has a wonderful loving relationship with Carl her husband. They live a nice ordinary vanilla life in the suburbs. When Sarah decides to get back into shape and begins visiting the local gym she runs into an old friend. A tall dark and muscularly handsome old friend who has changed quite a bit from when they knew each other in school. When Sarah talks to Carl about it one night she finds out how much their flirting turns him on. Her husband gives her the green light to explore the new relationship further. When she does ...

There's no such thing as a second chance. My fears of becoming an old, shut-in cat lady are shelved when I’m invited to go on tour after appearing in a popular singing competition. It sounds like a dream come true until my ex, Warren, shows up unannounced and with horrible timing. Did he have to see me in public, wearing pajama pants and greasy, unwashed hair? Classy. Warren’s gorgeous singing voice and Southern charm are hard to ignore, but I will stay focused, even if it’s the death of me. Easier said than done when one glance from him makes my insides turn to mush. Warren doesn’t...

Are you wanting to hear God’s voice, especially in your workplace? Do you wonder if what you think you hear is divine guidance or just your own wishful thinking? "Listen Up! Hearing God at Work" by Andy and Janine Mason is the comprehensive guide you need to discern, understand, and act on God’s voice with confidence and clarity. Drawing from over forty years of personal experience and biblical wisdom, the Masons provide practical steps, insightful case studies, and interactive exercises designed to help you recognize and respond to God’s guidance in all areas of your life. This book ...

This book contains 7 Bible study lessons in First Thessalonians and 3 Bible study lessons in Second Thessalonians that can be used for sermon preparation, small Bible study groups, individual Bible study, and personal devotions.

Imagine a world where technological advancements eliminate the need for human labor, leading to unprecedented prosperity and equity for all. In "AI and the Future Economy: Universal Income for a Prosperous Society," the author takes you on a transformative journey through the economic landscape reshaped by artificial intelligence and automation. This groundbreaking book delves into the innovative concepts of Universal Basic Income (UBI) and Universal High Income, proposing a future where abundance and social welfare are within reach for everyone. Explore the Historical Economic Shifts: - ...

"40 Things Intelligent People Do Daily" is a hypothetical book that explores the daily habits and routines of intelligent people. The book examines how these individuals approach tasks and challenges, and how they use their intelligence to improve their lives and achieve their goals. The book provides practical tips and advice for readers looking to develop their own intelligent habits and become more successful in their personal and professional lives.

"Heath's debut novel is gripping from the get-go." -Kirkus Reviews "Alaska is almost a character all on its own: beautiful, unpredictable, violent, and unforgiving. Broken Angels is a compelling debut by a talented new writer." -Elaine Ford, winner of the Michigan Literary Award. "This book was amazing, just as Burke brings New Orleans to life Heath puts Alaska into your soul." -Judy Smrdel "Heath has tapped his intimate knowledge of Alaska, its people, its coastal communities and its interior uniqueness and crafted a character-rich, page-turning, murder mystery." -An Alaskan She stares at ...

Terrifying Tales 3—Seven More Stories to Haunt Your Dreams The nightmare continues in the third installment of Terrifying Tales, where shadows whisper, reality warps, and the dead refuse to rest. In this chilling new collection, award-winning horror meets unrelenting dread, delivering seven sinister stories that will claw into your mind and refuse to let go. "Something in the Walls" – In this Lovecraftian horror novella, an ancient evil lurks just beyond the boundaries of human perception. Will the walls hold... or will something unspeakable break through? "The Memorial Fountain" – ...

In a world rapidly transformed by artificial intelligence, your ability to thrive depends more on your mindset than your technical skill. Rewiring Your Mind for AI isn’t a technical manual—it’s a survival guide for working professionals, students, educators, leaders, and anyone navigating the accelerating impact of generative AI. Author and educator David A. Wood, Ph.D., argues that the most important shift we need to make isn’t learning to code or mastering AI tools—it’s updating our thinking. In this book, you’ll discover how your long-held beliefs, assumptions, and habits ...

Last I checked, love wasn’t on the menu. Who needs it. Expectations with a side of white picket fence? Pass. My wife is my career. I treat her well and reap the rewards. You don’t get to be a hotshot lawyer with my reputation with a ball and chain. It’s simple math. So is lending a hand to someone who needs it. Like my friend’s sister, who’s down on her luck and in need of a second chance. Lucky for her, I’m in a position to give it. And I’m down for other positions too… if she’s willing to try them. She’s temptation and I’m the sucker. There’s so much more to her ...

She was my best friend. Until one reckless night made her the one woman I could never have. Harper Gray was the girl I told everything to— except how bad I wanted her. One night, I gave in. Pinned her against a door, kissed her like she was already mine— and destroyed our years-long friendship. She left. I let her go. And I’ve been paying for it every damn day since. Now she's back, working in my ER like she didn’t leave me wrecked. Same sharp mouth. Same killer curves. Same gravitational pull I can't outrun. I joke about second chances. She shuts me down like I'm just another bad ...

Where past sins meet unwavering grace. Kelly uses her psychic gifts to find lost children and save broken families. She’s strong and willing to fight in order to protect the weak and defenseless. She’s had to fight to save her own child and is happy to put her life on the line to help others in the same danger. finding a too-sexy, brainwashed, werewolf assassin bleeding in her backseat might prove more than this curvy, psychic, single supermom can handle. How much will she risk saving a lost broken man? Saxxon knew nothing of kindness or freedom. Captured with his entire werewolf clan ...

When the stakes have never been higher, these daring agents of espionage risked it all in the name of their countries .... Since the beginning of recorded history, there have been spies. From the ancient Greeks and Romans to the modern day James Bond, the art of espionage is one that is constantly changing and adapting as the world evolves. World War II marked a step into a new world of spycraft with the advent of technologies like nothing the world had ever seen. Suddenly cryptography, intelligence gathering, and cover stories were more complicated than ever before. From fearless double ...

In 7 simple experiences, I teach you how to stop taking everything personally. Guaranteed.I still remember the bitter feeling as I walked down a corridor in the building where I worked. I had promised myself never to take anything personal again. But, there it was, annoyed. I was mad. I felt bad about the toughness and attitude of my boss. Literally, I could do 500 things well, however, she would observe and criticize strongly, the detail, or the small lack, of what I had forgotten to do, for any circumstance. That afternoon, as I struggled to complete an assigned task, I went over to where...

All my life, I’ve been forced to be the obedient son. The boy who will grow to be just like his father. But now, I’m an adult, and it’s time to show the world who I truly am. My father has always tried to make a man of me. He’s taught me to hide my authentic self from the world. I’ve heard the taunts and insults so often, I start to believe them. Until I meet Jerome… My stomach quivers when he walks into the meeting room, and I can’t stop staring at him. As we spend time together, I discover that he sees me — the real me. And instead of being embarrassed, he pushes me to ...