Some of the short story style of poetry displayed in The Hidden Peace In Poems were derived from real people and real events. This style of writing forms a unique brand of fiction that's designed to sit close to the heart. The characters and plots may not be exact, but the ideas were fueled from real life circumstances. For some it may hit close to home , while with others it may open doors.

The grandfather clock, an entirely new kind of furniture, first appeared in the late seventeenth century. From then on, with its long case to protect pendulum and weights, its rugged movement and large, clear indication of time, it has been a success story right up to the present day. Virtually none of these clocks is beyond repair and often the work required is within the scope of inexperienced owners. This is the first full-length book to cover repair and restoration of these attractive ...

On a sunny summer day, the forest was alive with the gentle hum of bees and the soft rustle of leaves. The air was warm, and the forest stream sparkled like liquid crystal as it wound its way through the lush greenery. Along its banks, vibrant flowers danced in the breeze, and the scent of pine filled the air. Nestled high on a cliff, was a grand dragon’s nest. It was a massive structure of intertwining branches, covered in soft moss. It was here, high above the forest floor, that Ember, t...

Every week, a new framework for building AI agents is announced. Every month, a startup raises millions to build the platform that will finally make agents work at scale. Yet, most implementations still fail in production. This book cuts through the hype to provide a battle-tested framework for building AI agents that actually work.Written for developers, team leads, and tech executives, this book reveals why most agent systems fall apart and how to design ones that don't. It provi...

**"Joyful, thoughtful, and real." —Christina Lauren, New York Times bestselling authors of The Unhoneymooners"Rom-com perfection." —Rachael Lippincott, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Five Feet Apart**New from Eric Smith comes a delightful YA rom-com about two teens caught in the middle of their families’ orchestrated rivalry between their Philly cheesesteak food trucks.All’s fair in love and (food tru...

The concept of dragons has captivated human imagination formillennia. From the serpentine beasts of ancient mythologiesto the fearsome fire-breathing creatures of medieval legends,dragons have played a profound role in the cultural fabric ofmany societies. Yet, what if these mythical beings were morethan mere f...

Uniting the conceptual foundations of the physical sciences and biology, this groundbreaking multidisciplinary book explores the origin of life as a planetary process. Combining geology, geochemistry, biochemistry, microbiology, evolution and statistical physics to create an inclusive picture of the living state, the authors develop the argument that the emergence of life was a necessary cascade of non-equilibrium phase transitions that opened new channels for chemical energy flow on Earth...

**"A sweetly charming love story that leaves the reader with a lasting sense of hope.” —Nicola Yoon, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Everything, Everything and The Sun Is Also a Star"The perfect novel to snuggle up with.” —Emily Henry, New York Times bestselling author of Beach Read**A heartwarming and thoughtful enemies-to-lovers rom-com about two teens—one trying to save his family's failing pinball arcade, the ...

Boldly Go Where No Geek Has Gone Before!You keep your action figures in their original packaging. Your closets are full of officially licensed Star Wars merchandise. You’re hooked on Elder Scrolls and Metal Gear, but now you’ve discovered an even bigger obsession: the new girl who just moved in down the hall.What’s a geek to do? Take some tips from The Geek’s Guide to Dating. This hilarious primer is jam-packed with cheat codes, walkthroughs, and p...

This book is about celebrating life through adversities. You will find poems that speak life while viewing love as a catalyst. Things that are tangible and real still holds preference for many hearts. A simple genuine smile is sometimes all people need to keep going. One may endure much to finally embrace realness and peace. Conquering life and its many challenges may very well start with ourselves. The purpose of this book is to shine a light on hope. Always striving, achieving, and growi...

A Journey of a Thousand Sorrows is an account of the history, destruction, genocide, and migration of certain tribes out of New England in the eighteenth century. In addition, how author Eric A. Smith discovered his indigenous ancestry among the seashore tribes of New England through historical and genealogical research. From his very first documented ancestor, Wyandanch, a Montaukett, sachem, to the Jeffrey family, played a significant role in the indigenous and African American culture i...

The political systems, economic forces, and cultural powers that shape modern life often seem too large to understand and too entrenched to challenge. It's easy to wonder where an individual fits within such overwhelming structures, or whether meaningful change is even possible. But this struggle is not new. In By What Power, Eric C. Smith serves as your guide through the book of Acts, helping you discover how a small movement found its voice under the shadow of the Roman Empire. Rather th...