Wren keeps the peace between five crime dynasties. Her entire value is her neutrality — she doesn't take sides, she doesn't form attachments, she is the one person in this world that everyone trusts because she has no loyalties.For three years, it's worked.Then Daire walks into her office with a weapons dispute, and something shifts. He notices her noticing him. He doesn't say it. Neither does she.IRON CROWN is a slow-burn dark romance set in a criminal underworld w...

EARTH IS GONE... HUMANITY IS NOT.For twelve years, Arqa has been flying away from Earth. In that time, its population has carved out new meaning in the stars. A culture built on science and reason.But the idyllic voyage is halted by the aliens who forced their retreat from Earth. After one of the ship’s passengers goes missing, the ship’s children are drafted to fight against the approaching enemy. The odds are made clear: Arqa is hopelessly outmatched....

Transform Your Relationships with the Power of Emotional IntelligenceIn today's fast-paced world, the ability to connect deeply and communicate effectively with others is a rare and invaluable skill. Emotional intelligence can be the key to unlocking these transformative abilities, enhancing not only personal relationships but also your professional and social spheres."The Empathy Effect: Transform Your Relationships Through Emotional Intelligence" is your comprehensive gui...

"Under the Red Crescent" by Charles S. Ryan and John Sandes is a compelling narrative that delves into the experiences of individuals during a time of conflict. The authors weave together personal stories and historical context, providing readers with a vivid portrayal of life under the pressures of war. Through their detailed accounts, they highlight the resilience of the human spirit and the complexities of humanitarian efforts in crisis situations. The book serves as a poignant reminder...

For most of America's history, schools were established to furnish more than just academic training: They were founded to form young people of strong character and civic conscience. We rarely think of our schools that way now. Ironically, we bicker over test scores, graduation rates, and academic standards, even as we are besieged by news stories of gratuitous misconduct and cynical, callous, unethical behavior. Might our schools provide a glimmer of hope? This is precisely the question th...

For most of America's history, schools were established to furnish more than just academic training: They were founded to form young people of strong character and civic conscience. We rarely think of our schools that way now. Ironically, we bicker over test scores, graduation rates, and academic standards, even as we are besieged by news stories of gratuitous misconduct and cynical, callous, unethical behavior. Might our schools provide a glimmer of hope? This is precisely the question th...

Under the Red Crescent offers readers a penetrating exploration into the rich tapestry of narratives shaped by the Eastern Question, as illuminated by the Ottoman Empire's influence on literature. This anthology captures a spectrum of literary styles, from densely descriptive prose immersing the reader in bygone worlds to political essays reflecting on empire dynamics. Through a curated selection of works that span historic accounts to fictional insights, the anthology presents readers wit...

THEY GROW UP SO FAST.Arqa has reached B3, the fabled relic meant to save the exiled Earthlings. Using its power, Lyda Hall prevented the L’rias from destroying her home; leaving both her body and mind changed beyond recognition.Further expeditions into the mysterious extraterrestrial structure are set in motion, while Callum Benito tries to understand the cause of Leni’s mutiny.The answers that unfold bring him closer to finding Lyda’s mother—and so...

This book provides a theoretically grounded and empirically fine-grained analysis of uneven state development in Afghanistan beginning in the early 20th Century. Based on archival research, the book shows that after Amanullah Shah’s abortive modernist authoritarian experiment and Habibullah Kalakani’s brief rule, a newly empowered Musahiban dynasty charted a patrimonial absolutist course. The new regime delegated considerable authority to traditional tribal areas in the southeastern and ea...

Flux is a city obsessed with order and conformity. To achieve their ideal society, all citizens are born without a defined gender and are expected to choose one at the age of twenty. Those born with a defined gender are considered deviant and must be corrected. But what happens to those who don't fit into Flux's plans? Aeryx Blaine was born a girl, a dangerous anomaly in Flux's rigid society. To survive, she has learned to hide her true self, to present as "undefined," and to dream of a da...

In 'Under the Red Crescent,' readers are invited into a tapestry of narratives and reflections that traverse the complex intersections of culture, history, and identity under the influence of the Ottoman Empire. This anthology showcases a rich range of literary styles, from evocative prose to poignant poetry, weaving together diverse perspectives that illuminate the nuanced tapestry of life in the Ottoman lands. The collection is notable for its breadth, offering stand-out pieces that delv...

This comprehensive resource examines the rapidly-growing esports phenomenon in higher education, bringing the perspectives of players, administrators, and scholars together in one volume to discuss the basics of esports, how to start and maintain successful esports programs, and issues and trends in the field.Esports are a global phenomenon with an estimated audience of 400 million people in 2018. Given their already strong base and rising popularity on college campuses, esports have been ...