This book discusses issues related to terrorism and suggests how to perform risk assessment via academic research. First, this book discusses several behavioral disorders and theories related to crime. Theories are important because they describe the problem, they control the survey questions during a study (the instrument must be valid), and they provide possible solutions to the problem. Second, this book discusses terrorism and risk management, emergency response, HazMat scenes, agroter...

In this bittersweet romance, two teens living decades apart form a bond that will change their lives forever.Amy is drawn to the misty, mysterious clearing behind her Aunt Mae’s place because it looks like the perfect place to hide from life. A place to block out the pain of her last relationship, to avoid the kids in her new town, to stop dwelling on what her future holds after high school.Then, she meets a boy lurking in the mist—Henry. Henry is different from any other g...

What if true healing isn’t found in a prescription, but in the power of love?After years of struggling with a rare immune disorder and feeling like hope was slipping away, Heather Lyn Davis discovered an unexpected source of healing. She found healing through patience, kindness, humility, and hope.Over time, these virtues weren’t just lofty ideals; they became a roadmap to transformation. As Davis focused on embodying these Christ-like attributes, one at a time, one month a...

Smashing stigma with story, this Awfully Hilarious Book brings together writers who share their sexual experiences with humour and candour. From first encounters to long-term relationships, authors of all ages, cultures, orientations and identities tackle subjects ranging from asexuality to masturbation to polyamory. Disappointing and humiliating encounters are interlaced with instances of joy and self-discovery in a book that validates all manifestations of desire.

This is a set of fabulous short stories focused on queer characters by a diverse group of talented authors.

Amidst the trials and tribulations of the everyday life of a comedian, six up and coming stand-up comics prove that Everything Is Fine when they let their passion for comedy and the trust in their routine guide them.

Have you ever wanted to write a book only to sit down in front of a blank page, or a new Google doc, confused. Where do I start? What's the right format? How do I know what to write? What if no one cares what I have to share?Most writers are plagued with self-doubt and lack a plan to complete a manuscript. This booklet will guide you through our seven-step book mapping journey so that your message or story flows out magically into a book you can be proud to share with the world.

The Colour of BrokenA dark secret. A note. Run.The streets of Tarrin woke to a beautiful morn. Flowers for Fleur opened, gifting the township its colourful blooms and magical flower fragrances, convincing people the world was indeed a beautiful place. Except, it was a lie. There was darkness within. A darkness that sought to rise and consume the light of two souls.YOLANDE LAWRENCE-HARRISON was three things. Smart. A synesthete. And a fake florist. She has returned f...

Gender-based sexual violence is a widespread public health problem affecting people of all ages and from diverse backgrounds. Although both women and men experience sexual trauma across countries and contexts (e.g., military vs. civilian), prevalence rates of sexual trauma are higher among women, and women and girls may often be targeted due to their sex and rigidly held beliefs about gender roles. Experiences of sexual violence can have a myriad of negative outcomes for survivors, includi...

Our 68th weekly issue has several holiday tales to spice up the season, including an original (“Merry Library Murder,” by N.M. Cedeño, courtesy of Acquiring Editor Michael Bracken) and some modern classics by Heather Critchlow (courtesy of Acquiring Editor Barb Goffman) and one of my own favorite authors, Nina Kiriki Hoffman (she’s amazing!) Cynthia Ward has selected an exciting fantasy from Milton J. Davis, plus we have great tales by Ray Bradbury, Lester del Rey, and James Holding, a Sex...

Surgery inevitably inflicts some harm on the body. At the very least, it damages the tissue that is cut. These harms often are clearly outweighed by the overall benefits to the patient. However, where the benefits do not outweigh the harms or where they do not clearly do so, surgical interventions become morally contested. Cutting to the Core examines a number of such surgeries, including infant male circumcision and cutting the genitals of female children, the separation of conjo...