The concept of crowdfunding, where grassroots creative projects are funded by the masses through websites such as Kickstarter and Indiegogo, has been steadily gaining attention over the last few years. Crowdfunding the Future undertakes a dynamic interdisciplinary approach to the examination of the new, and growing, phenomenon of crowdfunding and its encompassment of digital society and media industries. The book offers a wide range of perspectives and empirical research, providin...

Women's bodies change. Whether you have a baby, get a computer job, experience heartbreak, develop a health condition, have an accident that causes injury, you are aging...or more, your core muscles can be affected. This often causes pain and harms your quality of life. Many "core fitness" programs come and go. Some people do benefit from these programs, but many experience either no change or, even worse, more problems. Exercise performed incorrectly can cause more harm than good. In the ...

Split into four sections, Seeing Fans analyzes the representations of fans in the mass media through a diverse range of perspectives. This collection opens with a preface by noted actor and fan Orlando Jones (Sleepy Hollow), whose recent work on fandom (appearing with Henry Jenkins at Comic Con and speaking at the Fan Studies Network symposium) bridges the worlds of academia and the media industry. Section one focuses on the representations of fans in documentaries and ne...

Transform quiet time into an interactive kids audio adventure that teaches young listeners exactly how locomotives work. Perfect for preschool commutes or road trips, this warm and calming educational journey introduces toddlers to the bustling world of railways. Friendly, sound-rich narration invites curious children to answer fun questions while learning about the city and countryside.Step aboard a gentle, enthusiastic exploration that turns everyday transportation into a wonder-...

Coen Highsmith was a league star, but he lost more than his team the day the Pittsburgh Titans’ plane crashed. Can he be saved from his downward spiral of guilt and regret to become the man he once was?I had it all—a successful hockey career, the respect and adoration of the fans, a rotation of beautiful women warming my bed, and a feeling of self-worth and contentment with the direction of my life. But that all changed the day the team plane went down, taking my only chance of red...

I am not okay.Fifteen months ago, my life was turned upside down when the plane I was piloting went down. Injured and trapped in the wreckage, I had to watch my fiancée die a painfully slow death, which is something that can really mess with your head.Since that day, I’ve had little desire to do much of anything. Except play hockey, that is. Because that is the one place where the bad memories are banished and I can escape my pain.But off the ice, I’m spiraling out ...

As a former member of the United States Secret Service, I'm no stranger to putting my life on the line in the name of duty. Having left the nation's capital to re-settle in Pittsburgh, the skills I acquired during my tenure in Washington have made me a valued member of the team at Jameson Force Security. But when the President comes seeking a favor to protect his niece, I find myself on the fast track back to the Oval Office.Simply put... she's beyond brilliant. A nationally renown...

Transform screen-free time into a fun STEM adventure by unlocking the hidden physics of sound for young listeners. This interactive children's science journey turns invisible wiggles and wobbles into concepts kids can feel, imagine, and easily explore. Guided by a warm and friendly voice, little learners will find out exactly how acoustic vibrations travel through the air, solid objects, and even their own bodies.Perfect for the morning school commute or inquisitive bedtime listeni...

Leary Michaels has no problem using her feminine charms to daze her legal adversaries so they don’t see her coming in for the kill. On her most personal case yet, she finds herself battling an attorney who’s just as skilled, seductive and shamelessly determined to beat her at her own game.As a partner at Knight & Payne, I know what it takes to succeed—hard work, long hours and occasionally turning up my female powers of persuasion. I’m not afraid to show a little s...

Penn Navarro is the best player in the league—unstoppable on the ice, untouchable off it. But the moment the game ends, so do the celebrations. Because no amount of goals, no number of wins, can silence the demons that haunt him.Hockey is my life. It’s what I was born to do. That’s not ego talking, just fact—I’ve spent years honing my skills, earning my place among the elite. But talent doesn’t erase my mistakes, and no amount of success will make me forget the dam...

Discover the wonderfully uplifting Starfish Café series from MULTI-MILLION COPY BESTSELLER Jessica Redland.'Heartbreakingly moving and yet beautifully uplifting, I cried for all the right reasons!' Jo BartlettWelcome to The Starfish Café - where you will find stunning views, delicious food and lifelong friendships.Two broken hearts.Since she inherited The Starfish Café, Hollie has poured her heart into the...

Join MULTI-MILLION COPY BESTSELLER Jessica Redland for a feel-good read, guaranteed to put a smile on your face.'A cracking read. I loved it!' Nicola MayWhen you’ve loved and lost, how do you find the strength to let love in again?Jemma thinks she’s found the love of her life. Scott is everything she ever dreamed of and she can’t wait to begin the next stage of their life together. But just as she is heading for her happy ever aft...