Humanity has reached the stars, terraforming new planets as we go. A virus wiped out our cats and dogs a few hundred years ago, and we faced going to the stars alone.That wouldn’t do.With our genetic expertise, we took the genes from the big animals on Earth and created smaller versions. We have elephants, giraffes, hyenas, moose, and others that are now the size of our former beloved cats and dogs.Because one very human truth will never change:

Step into the world of “Chalk and Memories,” a short story collection that explores the death of those that have influenced our lives. Individuals whose time in our life may have been fleeting, but whose influence lasts long after their departure. We live in a web of human connections, past and present, where every interaction, no matter how brief, has the possibility of leaving an indelible mark.“Chalk and Memories” is an exploration of loss, each story a portrait...

Haunted Holidays includes the lively – and sometimes chaotic – stories of spirits who are eager to share with the living exactly how the holidays should be celebrated (according to them!). Other tales are quieter, stories of spirits making connections with friends or family members.And while some of those visits might be touching, and stir at our heartstrings, others embody the joyful, celebratory nature of the holidays. But in their own way, all embrace t...

As an IT leader, you know how tough the job is. You also know how important it is to continue getting better.Diving deep in Foundations, Business, People, and Technology, this book provides the concepts, strategies, and tactics you need to effectively lead the Information Technology department todayand in the future.Long-time IT Leader, author, and speaker John Bredesen leverages decades of experience to create the book you need...

As a new IT leader, you are stepping into a world of excitement and challenge. Prepare yourself.You and your team must understand and apply ever-changing technology to make your organization successful. You must continually improve yourself, your team, and your company.The I.T. Leader's First Days introduces skills and techniques you need to be effective and provides you with the strategies for your first weeks and months on the job.Long-ti...

Many of us dream of writing a book, but life is always in the way. We wondered if the dream could become a reality after life gets simpler. Or, for those of us of a certain age, after retirement.If you are approaching retirement and thinking that you would like to be a writer, or any other creative endeavor, then this book is for you. Writing in retirement differs from writing earlier in our lives. We have more experience, the maturity of years, and more wrinkles. ...