When you bite into a gummy bear, spread jam on toast, or drink a stabilized protein shake, you are experiencing the highly engineered texture of a specific hydrocolloid: Pectin. But the global supply chain that extracts this crucial gel matrix is a fiercely guarded, incredibly consolidated B2B monopoly hiding entirely in the garbage of the juice industry. This book exposes the complex agribusiness of pectin extraction. Pectin is primarily harvested from the discarded, acidic peels of lemon...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.In this informative and practical guide, readers will uncover the power and potential of service automation in driving efficiency across various industries. Delving deep into the world of technology and its impact on the modern business landscape, this book explores the ways in which automation can transform and optimize various service-based processes. With real-life examples and insightful recommendations, readers will learn how to le...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure that will leave your taste buds dancing with delight! In Food Festivals, prepare to feast your eyes and savor the flavors of Europe's most vibrant culinary celebrations. From the world-renowned Oktoberfest, where beer flows like a river and bratwurst reigns supreme, to the tomato-splattered streets of La Tomatina, where the tickle of juicy tomatoes on your skin signals the start of an epic foo...

“Rich word choices and settings that blend speculative concepts with quotidian reality highlight this stellar anthology of prose and poetry from well-known editor Mike Allen (CLOCKWORK PHOENIX) and his wife and copublisher, Anita Allen ... This anthology is a winner from cover to cover.” —PUBLISHERS WEEKLY, starred reviewThis new anthology from the creative team behind the critically-acclaimed CLOCKWORK PHOENIX series assembles beautiful poetry and strange prose from the first year...

Carrie: A year ago, my life changed, and my world was flipped upside down. Everything I thought I knew was a lie, and just when I thought things couldn't get any worse, they did, and I lost hope.The world moved on, and I was at a standstill. I'd spent eleven months in a rehabilitation center, trapped against my will. My body, mind, and soul changed. The old Carrie was dead, and it was time to move on.I left my former life behind forever. When I ran, the las...

Carrie: I'd finally gotten it: my fairytale ending. I was happy. After years of agony and heartbreak, I'd finally found the love my soul craved.But even happy endings don't last forever. Before I knew it, I was taken–ripped away from him. My heart shattered, and now, there's only a sliver of hope to hold on to: Grayson. He would come for me. He wouldn’t stop the hunt until I was back in his arms.They clipped my wings. He's the only one who can ...