In 2084, the America of our founders is but a distant memory. The nation, divided into three political districts—the socialist West, the liberal East, and the conservative South—teeters on the brink of catastrophe as long-simmering tensions finally reach their breaking point.When a series of increasingly violent attacks rock the Southern District, ordinary citizens find themselves swept into the tide of history. Sara Chamberlain, a mother devastated by tragedy at a protest turned m...

Does the ethical heart of the world's great traditions lead to a common human wisdom?In a world increasingly divided along religious and cultural lines, Michael Simon Baker poses a provocative question: What if the world's great wisdom traditions—despite their theological differences—share a core set of ethical teachings that transcend boundaries of time, culture, and belief?Drawing on decades of study and personal experience living at the intersection of multiple faith com...

You do not need a title, money, influence, or extraordinary talent to offer kindness. You need only willingness, willingness to care, to notice, to pause, to see humanity in places the world overlooks.Kindness as a Way of Life is an invitation to live this way, not perfectly, not saintly, but intentionally. To make kindness not an afterthought but a foundation. To let it shape the way we lead, the way we learn, the way we love, and the way we move through an often-overwhel...

The Creative AI Handbook is a practical, accessible guide to the rapidly evolving world of AI-powered creativity. With nothing more than a few words and the click of a button, today's tools can generate striking images, complete songs, and polished writing—but knowing how to use them makes all the difference.This book bridges the gap between raw technological capability and real creative results. It explains not just what today's leading AI platforms can d...

In the realm of quirky behaviors, few things can spark a chuckle quite like the discreet pick. While the act of picking one's nose is often regarded as a taboo, it presents an interesting case study in the intersection of humor and social etiquee. The truth is, many of us have fallen victim to the itch that simply cannot wait until we znd a restroom. Yet, it's how we navigate these moments that can either lead to embarrassment or a good laugh, depending on our approach and the context ...

This book is a comprehensive, parent-friendly guide to the milestones, challenges, and conditions that shape a child’s growth from infancy through adolescence. Blending medical expertise with compassionate parenting advice, the authors help readers understand what’s typical, what might be cause for concern, and what they can do to foster resilience and emotional well-being at home.Whether you’re facing speech delays, sleep disruptions, or more complex diagnoses like autism, ADHD, o...

Document the architecture of your software easily with this highly practical, open-source template.Key FeaturesGet to grips with leveraging the features of arc42 to create insightful documentsLearn the concepts of software architecture documentation through real-world examplesDiscover techniques to create compact, helpful, and easy-to-read documentationBook DescriptionWhen developers document the architec...

Dive into DuckDB and start processing gigabytes of data with ease—all with no data warehouse.DuckDB is a cutting-edge SQL database that makes it incredibly easy to analyze big data sets right from your laptop. In DuckDB in Action you’ll learn everything you need to know to get the most out of this awesome tool, keep your data secure on prem, and save you hundreds on your cloud bill. From data ingestion to advanced data pipelines, you’ll learn everything yo...

The fibroblast growth factor (FGF) family of ligands and the corresponding family of FGF receptor tyrosine kinases comprise one of the most versatile and diverse growth factor signaling families in vertebrates, found virtually in every tissue and cell type where they regulate metabolic and physiologic function, maintain tissue homeostasis, and mediate injury response, tissue repair, and regeneration. As a result, FGFs play critical roles in a wide variety of normal biological and abnormali...

Do you want to develop your psychic abilities? Do you desire to recognize any empath? Keep reading to find out more!If your answer is yes, then you might be an empath. Allow this bundle Empath to help you determine what are you feeling and learn why it’s happening. Keep in mind that life as an empath could come with numerous benefits. However, it could also attract negative emotions, and if you are not careful enough, it could create toxic relationships. T...

In this military SF thriller, a colony on one of Jupiter's moons will either be the last bastion of human civilization . . . or ground zero for its extinction.At long last, humanity has moved beyond Earth and begun seeding new worlds. Colonies extend across the solar system, from Luna to Mars to Saturn's satellite Titan. Even Jupiter's moon Europa has become home to a couple thousand brave souls willing to risk their lives adapting to its frozen and deadly landscap...

The Secret opened the world to the power of positive thinking. Now, the Law of Attraction will guide you through every step toward getting the life you've always desired - and deserved.Everyone wants to live a life full of meaning, purpose, and success. Yet, you clutter your mind with limiting thoughts of can't do this, can't do that, it's too high, too far, too greater to achieve.Divided into two sections, Subliminal Affirmations and Laws of Attraction gui...