Act 1: Private Amara James is a brand-new recruit to the Department of Homeland Defense and already in well over her head. A Neo-Luddite group called Millennial has offered her a deal to save her father, the same group that attacked and debilitated him when she was nine.Along the way, Amara’s investigations will uncover human trafficking and their grim use of nanotech, rogue government agencies and terrorist agendas. But nothing can prepare her for the boy: nine ye...

The Western mind balks at the notion of a "goal-less" practice.Yet when we overcome hesitation and practice meditation despite its apparent "impracticality," where no end-product is being pursued, something, indeed, is produced - an invisible inner calm, a piercing sense of intuitive perception, a general air of "luminosity" of which we, ourselves, may not even be aware. What is going on here?

Perfectly Portioned Recipes for Newlyweds, Roommates, or Empty NestersJust because many of us live the life of singles or doubles doesn’t mean we should deny ourselves one of life’s finer pleasures: delicious, home-cooked meals! Move over, fast food . . . and watch out, takeout! Cooking for Two has arrived. With recipes for soups, salads, entrées, baked goods, and desserts, there’s something in here for everyone (or two) looking to prepare meals that are t...

This paper explores Buddhist teachings regarding faith, belief, and the difference between these terms, examining the individual's relationship to doctrine on the Buddhist path. It is my hope that seekers on all spiritual paths will discover the unique possibilities embodied in this Buddhist approach to the Divine, and the advantage of this view to any spiritual quest, regardless of Tradition.

More and more cooks are turning to their own gardens or to local farmers’ markets to find inspiration for their meals. Eating fresh, local produce is a hot trend, but lifelong Vermonter Marie Lawrence has been cooking with produce from her gardens, buying milk from the farmers up the road, and lavishing her family and lucky friends with the fruits of her kitchen labor since she was a kid. In this book she includes recipes for everything from biscuits and breads to pies and cookies, soups a...

1st Place for 2015 Feathered Quill Award, Science Fiction/FantasyFinalist in the 2014 Book Pipeline ContestTravel to the future - it will only cost you everyone you love.Attacked and injected with a drug which slows his metabolism to a fraction of normal, Martin James becomes an unwilling time traveler who hurtles through the years. His children grow up, his wife grows older, and his only hope is finding th...

Act 2 Description:Sergeant Agent Amara James returns, desperate to conceal her misdeeds while continuing her quest to save her father. Amara’s department scrutinizes every move she makes, her friends see her unraveling, and Millennial raises the stakes with one deadly attack after another.Then an unexpected ally joins forces with Amara: an artificial intelligence that is able to violate its own programming and operate with impunity. Loyal to her alone, thei...

Just because many of us live the life of singles or doubles doesn’t mean we should deny ourselves one of life’s finer pleasures: delicious, home-cooked meals! Move over, fast food . . . and watch out, takeout! Creative Cooking for One or Two has arrived. With recipes for soups, salads, entrées, baked goods, and desserts, there’s something in here for everyone (or two) looking to prepare meals that are tasty, satisfying, and won’t leave you with excessive leftovers. College students will ap...

Flavors of Africa: Traditional & Modern Recipes Inspired by the Continent’s Rich Heritage By Linda W. LawrenceIn Flavors of Africa, Linda W. Lawrence opens the door to kitchens rich with culture, storytelling, and bold, unforgettable flavor. This vibrant cookbook takes readers on a culinary journey across the continent, uncovering time-honored traditions and reimagining them for the modern home cook.From the smoky stews simmered in clay pots to the soft, spiced breads torn ...

As the military forces of the United States continue to draw down, Special Operations Forces (SOF) are playing a greater role across the entire spectrum of conflict. In order to maintain its relative advantage, SOF is using technology as a means to leverage limited resources—sometimes to the point that mission accomplishment depends critically on a technology's availability. Adversaries will attempt to challenge our advantages. Whether Special Operations Forces are prepared to operate in a...

More and more cooks are turning to their own gardens or to local farmers’ markets to find inspiration for their meals. Eating fresh, local produce is a hot trend, but lifelong Vermonter Marie Lawrence has been cooking with produce from her gardens, buying milk from the farmers up the road, and lavishing her family and lucky friends with the fruits of her kitchen labor since she was a kid. In this book she includes recipes for everything from biscuits and breads to pies and cookies, soups a...

Character is indispensable to a successful career and a happy life. It's also essential to our liberty, because if a society can't govern itself, then government must step in to police our decisions and actions.Sounds pretty heavy, right? Well, the good news is that character is nothing more than the sum of our choices, and it is something every one of us has total control over. And here's even better news: this book gives us flesh-and-blood models—men and women whose choices and a...