Personal observations and rants simmered in satire, basted in truth and served on a bed of blanched cynicism. If we can't make fun of ourselves, just who can we make fun of? That's a rhetorical question of course, stated to test your qualifications before reading this book.

This is the story about one piece of my life. It is a very small but important piece. It is not just about suicide; the act itself can be described in just a page or two; but rather the events immediately after my attempt to end my life. I by no means intend to glamorize suicide; in fact I am quite remorseful and embarrassed by what happened. At no point in the 48 years prior to this event did I ever even imagine I would find myself behind the wheel of a car breathing exhaust gas and wishi...

Two brothers bound together by affection and responsibility. Jadran is five years older than Josh and huge enough to be nicknamed Giant. Josh is younger, and smaller; but his sweet and stubborn brother thinks in a way that would be more typical of a small child. They are both dealing with changes to their newly blended, Muslim family. So Josh looks after Jadran and they both adjust. When the brothers find an injured young crane, Jadran wants to bring it back to their small apartment and te...

The violence of nature brings both tragedy and reward to a young couple trying to start a home life on a barrier key along Florida's Gulf Coast in the late 1950's. Their effort becomes entwined with a mysterious event that occurred centuries earlier within a short paddling distance from their bayou-front property.The author grew up on Siesta Key along the Gulf Coast of Florida during the 50s and 60s. Over many years since, he has hiked, camped, and paddled extensively in the state'...

HIP is a turtle who raps very slowly. HOP is a bunny who raps superfast. Together they are Hip & Hop, the coolest rap duo in Oldskool County.This hilarious collection features two stories that remix the fable of the tortoise and the hare, combining comic book elements with short raps, traditional narration, and the coolest characters on the block.

Along with rapid growth, HRS is experiencing slow decision-making, demotivated people and a failed product release. Chris, the brand new CEO, has to save the company and make it successful again. But how do you transform an organization to become truly agile and effective?This book introduces Sociocracy 3.0 as a practical guide towards more resilient and meaningful organizations. Sociocracy 3.0 offers a set of proven patterns to navigate complexity...

Albert Savelkoul, Public Prosecutor of Antwerp has power, money, an aristocratic wife and a high-maintenance mistress. A wonderful life-until Opus Dei takes a less than benevolent interest in it. So starts a harrowing yet humorous tale of blackmail and murder.

Earth’s subsurface offers many vital resources—such as minerals, geothermal energy, and clean water—but decisions regarding exploration and extraction must balance resource value against environmental impact. This can only be addressed by accepting uncertainty as an integral part of most decisions.Decision-Making for Earth Resource Development presents uncertainty quantification strategies tested on real cases using a Bayesian methodology that can be applied to a wide vari...

The Spanish Civil War was one of the pivotal events of the 1930’s, the moment when fascism and socialism came into open conflict. First published in 1939, The Spanish Tragedy recounts the experiences of Jef Last. Activist, poet and novelist, Last might have been the archetypal Republican volunteer but his experience left him even more disenchanted than most. Critical of Soviet Communism, a court martial loyal to Moscow tried to sentence him to death and he was forced to flee to Sc...

This hilarious collection of over 300 puns, one-liners, and classic jokes dedicated to the fun of RPGs is perfect for you share with your fellow gaming compatriots!Why don’t dragons like to eat paladins?They taste lawful.Laugh out loud at over 300 zingy one-liners and eye-rolling puns with this collection of tabletop-based humor, dedicated to the fun of RPGs like Dungeons and Dragons, Pathfinder, and more!A Dragon Walks ...

Compared with many recent (paper) opening books, this E-book, (2025) is the only opening book that -most- chess players will ever need.Contents: in the 'royal game' of chess, an understanding of all the phases of the game, namely opening, middle game, and endgame, is important.While the importance of the opening phase often is overestimated by beginners, at higher levels it can make the difference between a win and a loss.Second major edition, 2.06 (some important gam...

Fighting for Connection offers a fresh, nuanced perspective on conflict and partner violence, blending emotional, relational, and scientific insights through the lens of Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT). This book speaks to couples experiencing escalating conflict, as well as to professionals supporting them. It moves beyond traditional narratives of power or victimhood to explore the emotional and relational dynamics that underlie violent interactions.Structured as a con...