Accelerate or Die—The Choice Is Yours As the lines between technology and humanity blur, an undeniable question emerges: will we control our evolution, or be swept away by it? ACEL takes you on a thought-provoking journey through the accelerating tide of human potential, where artificial intelligence, biotechnology, and the quest for mastery over our own fate converge. In this era of boundless innovation, our greatest asset isn't just technology—it’s the expansion of human intelligence, ag...

Aico Tachibana is recovering from both a car accident that took her father and shattered her body, then a from a world-shaking biological disaster that engulfed her mother and brother. Her rehabilitation is like getting used to a brand-new body, but as a young transfer student shows her, that is no simile. Her body is not her own. Now she must escape shadowy forces who want to kidnap her and join a desperate mission into an organic-matter-infested valley to find the fate of her family, the...

Desperately wanting to be reunited with the surviving members of her family, and needing to unlock the secrets hidden within her own body, AICO Tachibana and Yuya Kanzaki guarded by only a small contingent of divers, break through into the dangers of the restricted area. But fear chases AICO and her allies in the form of violent man-made lifeforms called Matter! Other potential obstacles include the machinations and motivations of the government and other institutions, all leading to twist...

When orphan Carole meets runaway Tuesday, an uptown girl who wants nothing more than to make music, it’s as if they were fated to find each other. With their shared dream, the duo charges headfirst into the world of entertainment-but on colonized Mars, with a consumer base accustomed to “perfect” A.I.-produced songs, is there any hope their organic sound and heartfelt lyrics will reach their audience? In a story based on the hit anime directed by Shinichiro Watanabe (Cowboy Bebop, Samurai ...

Final volume! In Japan, in the near-future world of 2035, research on ""artificial organisms"" have created a disastrous accident called The Burst. In it, malignant artificial organisms called Matter have engulfed the Kurobe river valley. As a result, the government has cordoned off the research city and its surrounding area that once represented hope for humanity. It's been two years since then. Aico Tachibana who lost her family to the Burst hears a hard-to-believe story from a transfer ...

Captured heroes. Skilled pirates. Risky rescues. Strong heroines. And a blizzard for the ages.While war rages on the Continent, Lieutenant Christmas Astley-Milne must return to sea, but he wants nothing more than to return to the woman he has always loved and left behind in, To Sir Christmas, With Love.From the workhouse to the British army, then captivity courtesy of Napoleon's men, Lieutenant Daniel Barrett has never known the warmth or safety of...

The authoritative and comprehensive modern textbook on western herbal medicine - now in its second edition This long-awaited second edition of Principles and Practice of Phytotherapy covers all major aspects of herbal medicine from fundamental concepts, traditional use and scientific research through to safety, effective dosage and clinical applications. Written by herbal practitioners with active experience in clinical practice, education, manufacturing and research, the textbook is both ...

London, December 1843Bah…humbug!Philanthropist Bartholomew Fernsby is by no means a Scrooge, working as he does to distribute his wealth amongst the poor. But there is one trait he shares with the character in Charles Dickens' novel, A Christmas Carol. He hates Christmas.God bless us, every one!Lady Catherine Egerton adores the Yuletide, and she and her brother are traveling to London to deliver some seasonal cheer to one o...

The Lady in RedTrouble has come to the village of Kingston. A young nobleman has been murdered, and there are reports of a red-cloaked woman stalking the vicinity armed with a bow and arrow. It's something that Myles Rutland, Duke of Beresford, didn't anticipate he'd encounter on returning to his country seat for the first time in years. When his faithful butler is also killed, Myles vows to put an end to this lawlessness, including discovering the identit...

The #1 New York Times –bestselling memoir from The Voice of Country Radio, host of one of the most listened-to drive time morning radio shows in the nation.Growing up poor in Mountain Pine, Arkansas, with a young, addicted mom, Bobby Estell fell in love with country music. Abandoned by his father at the age of five, Bobby saw the radio as his way out—a dream that came true in college when he went on air at the Henderson S...

Do you feel a persistent sense of emptiness, even when life looks perfect on paper? Do you struggle with intimacy, find yourself repeating toxic relationship patterns, or feel an unexplained weight of guilt and shame?You are not broken. You are carrying an invisible scar.Many of us grow up in homes where our physical needs were met, but our emotional needs were overlooked, dismissed, or punished. These unseen wounds—born from...

In "Discover the Keys to Perfect Parenting: Raise Future Leaders with Perfect Love and Sound Knowledge," embark on a transformative journey towards becoming the best parent you can be. This captivating guide unveils the essential elements of perfect parenting, emphasizing the powerful combination of unconditional love and well-informed guidance.Drawing on a wealth of research and practical insights, this book offers a comprehensive roadmap for parents seeki...