A collection of comic articles, collecting humorous travelogues as a Brit wanders the wilds of Africa and Asia. Includes...- A rock diary following a gigging band in London in the mid 2000s, who might be any aspirant post student band you've ever known- Travels around Asia on the modern Grand Tour, back in the years before the crisis hit- Strange journeys and getting attacked at a go kart track in India- The ruminations of an Englishman emigrating to South A...

Three who become legend rise in the ranks. The first full volume of Still Light. Covers the birth of AI and posthumanity, and the hidden cabal of mystical powers that control humanity’s fate.The three begin their rise to power, joining the mystical ranks of Abraxas.We begin an age of war unlike any known before, as individual soldiers are given the ability to change nations. An old rival is reborn as a terrifying ally, and an artificial intelligence intended to be a slave fin...

A wryly humorous telling of the British colonialisation in South Africa, told from the point of view of a not-very-successful family and the child that would become Emperor, thousands of miles away.Long before he became Emperor of the United States, Joshua Norton won his place in history as one of the 1820 Settlers, in the British colonialisation of the Cape Colony, in today's South Africa.Many think the patron saint of Discordianism a myth, or his life absurdly...

Make money without breaking the bank! From Pennies to Profit reveals 21 simple yet powerful ideas to start earning real passive income.Turn your skills into profits with handyman services, freelancing, and more.Generate recurring revenue through affiliate links, online courses, and digital products.Tap into the sharing economy with space rentals, equipment rentals, and ride sharing.This easy-to-follow guide walks you step-by-step through proven money makers,...

For a few years, I ran a student support service at a university. Over that time, I discovered that most students were tripping up for easily avoidable reasons, and came in with the same problems each time. Contained herein are solutions for the most common student difficulties, including:How should I prepare to write my essay? How much time should I leave?What am I being asked to do? Shouldn’t I Just read everything I can and then start?What is the difference betwe...

Bite-sized columns & stories about gardening in tough environments from the Eastern Cape, South Africa. Learn how to compost, ferment, drought-proof, park build, and more.Collected columns from the local paper, including container gardening, working through droughts, companion planting, and lots of organic and permaculture topics and projects.

The troubled childhood of the first posthuman as it is shaped by destinyAs the triad ascends into the holy sanctuary of Amenti as the all-powerful Ogdoad, the child created from Feng’s failure grows up, caught between plans thousands of years old and the desires of its own heart.A friend from the deep past is reborn, to become the seed for unhumanity, just as Zu is the seed for posthumanity.

Sometimes, honour and bravery can win a reprieve from destiny. A story of hope and despair, as Artificial intelligences, posthumans, and other minds struggle against their fates.Amongst other events...The too-biological Zee leaves, feeling the call of an older blessing than the ones her peers have received.An old man, who knows more than he should, arrives at the school, to try and show Zu that here is a path other than the one others have demanded of him.Hofst...

The 21st century will see great changes for humanity. True Artificial Intelligence comes into existence, and in its wake the world is ripped apart and reborn. In new technology ancient ways will find new expression, as the secret rulers of the world choose its future shape. It is a time of great change, of disaster and destruction matched only by the flowering of mind.We know the great events of this time; but what of the others? What about those who get caught up in events, but can...

We are all born as animals and live the life that animals live: we sleep, eat, reproduce, and fight. There is, however, another order of living, which the animals do not know, that of awe before the mystery of being ... that can be the root and branch of the spiritual sense of one’s days. That is the birth - the Virgin Birth - in the heart of a properly human, spiritual life.-- Joseph CampbellAnd speaking of sex, the Immaculate Conception does not mean Jesus was conceived in ...

If you're struggling with how to demystify the world, check out this guide. With answers about everything from AI and mental health, to living through hard times and discussions of philosophy, theology and spirituality, it contains a wealth of interesting facts, ideas and opinions.Also includes a section on marijuana-related questions, and properly reflective reviews of great sci fi, fantasy, non fiction and comedy books. You'll be guaranteed to find a classic work that you'll love ...

Navigating the murky waters of healthy eating and building the perfect diet is one of life's biggest challenges. Every day people eat foods that at first glance seem perfectly healthy. They buy food based on price or convenience, or in some cases food addictions, and very little thought is given to the way these foods affect our bodies. Foods have the power to heal and to harm. This ebook will serve as your guide to a healthy body and a sound mind.