Not the Chosen One, just doing my bestAfter an unexpected accident, Cat wakes up in a world where dragons terrorize the countryside and demons feed on the insecurities of humans, elves and orcs alike. She's in a new body, younger than she used to be, but she still has the skills she studied and practiced in her own life — and now, she's got magic behind it.To get by in this world, Cat — now named Lavender — will need to forge new connections, unravel a myst...

Don’t let your fear of finance get in the way of your success. This digital collection, curated by Harvard Business Review, brings together everything a manager needs to know about financial intelligence. It includes Financial Intelligence, called a must-read” for decision makers without expertise in finance; A Concise Guide to Macroeconomics, which covers the essentials of macroeconomics and examines the core ideas of output, money, and...

Bartenders, bards, and baby dragonsA therapist from another world has brought together a strange collection of friends: retired adventurers, a timeless spirit of the forest, a woods witch wrestling with a demon, and more. Each has their own story, full of queer joy, community, and friendship.From a cottage in the woods to a small farming town and a bustling city, explore the stories of the people Lavender has met along the way.Contains three novella...

Discover the Unseen World That Sustains UsHave you ever wondered about the hidden wonders beneath your feet? Delve into the captivating realm of fungi, where mystery and innovation intertwine in a world often overlooked. In Fungi: The Hidden Kingdom Beneath Our Feet, you'll embark on an unforgettable journey through lush landscapes dominated by these enigmatic organisms.This riveting exploration begins with unraveling the centuries-old perceptions of fungi, inviting you to ...

Based on his thirty years of using acupuncture in an integrative medical practice, Power of the Five Elements presents the Five Adaptation Types, Dr. Charles Moss’s modern application of the Five Elements of Chinese medicine.This book provides you with:• A roadmap to understanding why you react to stress the way you do and a comprehensive new approach to improving your ability to adapt• A fascinating synthesis, presented for the first time, of the ancient wis...

Five hundred misfits, one homeThe Dread Army of Dark Lord Drekar Nightshade has made its mark on the otherworld, sending chills down the spines of bandits and nobles alike. But inside the horde, their greater concerns are how to make an honest living and how to house and feed the Dark Lord's followers. What's a supposedly evil overlord to do?Contains 3 novellas:The Salty Mageknight and the Sweet Dark LordDark Lord Drekar Nig...

An in-depth study of the secret communications that led to unprecedented thaw between Cold War superpowers—"quite gripping [and] wonderfully revealing" (Jeremi Suri, author of Liberty's Surest Guardian).The détente between the United States and the Soviet Union was among the Nixon administration's most significant foreign policy successes. The diplomatic back channel that national security advisor Henry Kissinger established with Soviet ambassador Anatoly D...

WHAT IF... Robin Hood defeated his nemesis Prince John and became king?In a cottage near Nottingham, the low-born son of the shire's baron is raised by his peasant mother to respect the poor and keep his honor. "Deeds make a man, Robert. Not a title," she tells her son. Spanning a half-century in the life and times of Robin Hood, this action packed and erotic Medieval thriller vividly explores the seductive undertow of power as it transforms a legendary hero into a...

Historian David Moss adapts the case study method made famous by Harvard Business School to revitalize our conversations about governance and democracy and show how the United States has often thrived on political conflict. These 19 cases ask us to weigh choices and consequences, wrestle with momentous decisions, and come to our own conclusions.

The Adaptation Diet presents a plan clinically proven to lower levels of cortisol, the main stress hormone and a major component of the obesity epidemic.By reducing excess cortisol, you can:• Decrease your risk for diabetes, heart disease, cancer, and high blood pressure• Lose the fat around your midsection and increase your lean muscle mass• Improve your ability to adapt to emotional and situational stressDr. Charles Moss takes readers through...

"Finding God in the Fire" by Dr. Marlon A. Moss, Jr. marks a compelling account where faith isn't a quiet whisper but a "reckless" leap into the unknown, a concept vibrantly explored from the outset. Here, faith defies the urge to calculate the cost, urging a trust that stirs the soul even without a visible safety net.Witness the seen and unseen clash as the Great Shepherd's voice resonates, a central theme that distinguishes those who truly belong from those who merely observe.

When regulations (or lack thereof) seem to detract from the common good, critics often point to regulatory capture as a culprit. In some academic and policy circles it seems to have assumed the status of an immutable law. Yet for all the ink spilled describing and decrying capture, the concept remains difficult to nail down in practice. Is capture truly as powerful and unpreventable as the informed consensus seems to suggest? This edited volume brings together seventeen scholars from acros...