A philosophical look into how an AI-based being might learn to assimilate into a human society. Outlawed and a fugitive, this being must learn to adapt and survive. An encrypted code gives him a head start but is very basic, and he must learn what is right and wrong, moral, and ethical, and create his own standards to live by.

An instructional reference guide to essential oils and aromatherapy from the experts at Neal's Yard Remedies, a trusted source for natural, nontoxic health and beauty products.Learn how to harness the healing powers of essential oils for treating maladies and improving mental and physical well-being so you feel great in every way. Use homeopathic alternatives to treat everyday health and wellness concerns, including:• Acne• PMS• Insomnia...

What this book isn’t: Basic money management...go to your accountant. Get rich quick...don’t believe in it. Complete...learning never ends. What this book is: Fourteen Articles full of Attitude! Plus, a few common sense ideas to help us all stay in the profit groove—no matter how much the nightly news tries to turn us survivors into quitters!In 1979, the author, her husband and newborn daughter lived in a one-room apartment in the back of a small repair shop. At that time,...

A fun read that reveals how well known Bible stories can guide us to profitability -- and to true profit.

Holly Rouillard Johnson’s path to make feeling good a priority manifested in her childhood and high school years. She discovered running, which led her on a twenty-seven-time marathon journey starting at age thirty-four. She credits her accomplishments in racing and life to her feel-good mentality, including a proven formula on sustaining a feel-good state for as long as possible both along marathon courses and life’s paths. Throughout the years, her commitment to feeling good led her to c...

★ AN INSTANT USA TODAY AND INDIE BESTSELLER! ★“Lee's best work yet.” —James S. A. Corey, author of The Expanse series“This is a must read.” —John Gwynne, author of The Shadow of the GodsA battle-worn corporate samurai undertakes one last mission on a merciless planet where death is always a mere breath away, in this standalone science ficti...

The Geek Feminist Revolution is a collection of essays by double Hugo Award-winning essayist and fantasy novelist Kameron Hurley.The book collects dozens of Hurley's essays on feminism, geek culture, and her experiences and insights as a genre writer, including "We Have Always Fought," which won the 2013 Hugo for Best Related Work. The Geek Feminist Revolution will also feature several entirely new essays written specifically for this volume.Unapologetically...

How do you invent great story people?Readers fall in love with good characters,while writers wreck their characters in countless ways.Skip the wreckage. Learn to create characters your readers will love, and that you'll have fun writing.Use this simple, step-by-step system to connect with what matters about your characters, and learn how to show your readers who your people are through action, dialogue, and conflict.And have fun writing fiction both y...

What if you could write faster without sacrificing quality?In the indie publishing world of rapid release and blistering words-per-hour, it’s easy to end up burnt out, creating subpar work, and losing your enjoyment of your craft.There’s a better way.In How to Write Fast, Platt and Silver show you how to shift your approach to writing to increase your natural speed, while tapping into your inner storyteller and releasing mo...

Dramatic magic, delicate political intrigue, and risky romance? There's only one princess for the job.On paper, everything is fine. The world is saved, after all.But Princess Saiyana, brilliant royal seneschal and one of the two most talented mages in history, is falling apart.Not only has her ordered life been upended, she's poised to lose the love of her life and her longtime rival—the other most talented mage in history—if she doesn't take action...

Overwhelmed by the news cycle and the state of affairs in our world? Pastor, blogger, and powerful voice in the Resistance, John Pavlovitz has the answer: this rousing and inspirational guide, drawing from lessons of our favorite superheroes, for how we can band together, live more heroically (and meaningfully), and save the world.It’s exhausting to give a damn these days, isn’t it? Perhaps you’re feeling anguished about what you see on the news or...

If you're writing fiction, one of the most important investments you can make is in your characters. They are the glue that holds your story together. Without them, the reader has no reason to keep reading. If you want to write a compelling story, your characters need to be so real that they engage with the reader on an emotional level. The purpose of this book is to help you do that.The topics covered in this book are as follows:The importance of writing what you're passion...