In the world of Basodin, a land in which magic and technology live in harmony, the denizens of this land live their lives knowing they must be loved in some way. If not, a mysterious force known as the Dark comes for them, rendering them weak before finally killing them- and it always begins the same way: the decline of the subject's sight.Yidarica is a 31-year-old woman who fears this being her fate, after growing up in a mentally unstable home and finding it impossible to establi...

A recurrence of strange dreams has been plaguing fourteen-year-old Jaiden's mind lately, and she wishes they wouldn't. She has enough problems as it is, whether that be the difficulties of being biracial, or attempting to put words to her gender. However, when she learns that her best friend Mishaela has had the exact same dream one day, the two begin to take action, led only by the influence of a strange woman. Together, they are led to a strange place that is definitely not their suburba...

This engaging new book uncovers the cultural context behind the peace symbol’s emergence, its growing significance in the 1960s, and its ongoing presence in today’s worldwide grassroots and nonviolent social action protests.Since its debut in 1958, the peace symbol has become a ubiquitous presence in broadcasted images of protest and resistance, yet most citizens are unaware of the symbol’s history or psychological evolution. It is a unique modern symbol in that it is at once an om...

Celosia receives the news at age thirty-four that she has become afflicted by the Dark: a mysterious malady caused by a lack of love, in any of its forms, in its subject's life. It is a malady with a staggeringly high rate of mortality once it has festered enough; it is not long before her possible death consumes her thoughts.Meanwhile, a succession of life-altering events facilitates twenty-seven-year-old Muiren moving back into their parents' home for the first time since they re...

In With an Open Heart, a book of thoughts and poems, I am hoping to transmit my thoughts, hopes, and feelings. Writing is something that keeps my mind occupied. A few years ago, I was diagnosed with Parkinsons disease, something that was not easy for me to accept. I started writing as therapy, as a way to help me cope and fight my condition.

When the five heroes return home after their triumphant defeat of The Dictator, an era of peace enters Compositora, the capital of the magic world. The residents of the town are finally able to live their lives freely; to wear the clothes they like, eat the foods they want, and have the space to enjoy their freedoms. As the color begins to return to the area, everyone believes the worst times are behind them.No one could have guessed how wrong they were.With no warning, the...

Compositora is set to become the bright, bustling, magical metropolis it once was; after years of difficulty, everyone who calls the city home can thrive once again. What was once a small frontier in the desert has, over a short period of time, been transformed into a proper town. Where there were once dirt roads and sparse buildings, there are now distinct residential neighborhoods, areas of industry, and a new university; all set alongside neatly paved streets and walkways. It is a time ...

Now it's easy to come home after a long day to the tantalizing aromas of healthful, home-cooked meals without spending a lot of time in the kitchen. Slow cooker enthusiasts will delight in this collection of vegan recipes that feature the exotic flavors of some favorite international cuisines. Dishes from Italy, Mexico, Ireland, and Asia such as Lasagna, Ginger-Miso Coconut Rice, Caraway Cabbage Rolls, and Fiesta Soup are offered alongside standard American favorites like butternut squash ...

Have you been meaning to write a book all your life?Do you have a story in your head that won't go away?Well, isn't it about time you did something about that?Written by professional writer, blogger, and television critic Brandon Scott, this book will not only teach you how to write a book but also what it really takes to be a writer.Presented with short, actionable instructions and easy-to-read references, it'll take you through the steps t...

About the book:Living with a woman can be pleasure on earth, but sadly, it’s sometimes quite difficult. In this book, part spoof and part truth-telling, psychologist Dr. Art Shulman provides a survival manual to men with a woman as a mate for those difficult times when he gets in trouble with her.The major piece of the manual’s advice is the title. Tell her, “I’m wrong. I’m sorry. I love you.”But there’s a lot more to it than that. There are many mo...

The teenage years hold more beauty, adventure, heartbreak, and love than any other time in a persons life. Teenagers live the way young people shouldcarelessly and perhaps even foolishly. Walking us through an amalgam of emotion and experiences is young poet Karina Williams, open to sharing her truth.Live, Laugh, Love Like a Teenager gives readers a look into what it means and how it feels to be young. Take a journey through the inner workings of teenagers minds. Sometimes...

**An inspiring visual guide to a richer life.“If there’s a thinker to steal from, it’s Jessica Hagy.”—Austin Kleon, author of Steal Like an Artist and Newspaper Blackout**How to Be Interesting is passionate, positive, down-to-earth, and irrepressibly upbeat, combining fresh and pithy life lessons, often just a sentence or two, with deceptively simple diagrams and graphs. Each of the book's more than 100 spreads will nudge readers a little bit further out o...