As the author states that her book "...is about courage, too, about the out-and-out courage to claim what is rightfully yours, to recognize it, to dig in your heels, and never give away to anyone what is yours, your home, your motherland, your heart, your right to walk with your head held high.... The author calls her novel Daughter part of the war effort. The heroine absorbs both what I (the Author) personally experienced and the experiences of many of the combatants, military volunteers,...

In the evolving landscape of digital product development, navigating the complexities of emerging technologies, user expectations, and team dynamics can feel daunting. This book aims to simplify this by offering a holistic perspective on modern product development through the lens of user focus. It emphasises the key role of user research throughout the product development lifecycle. From uncovering needs to creating innovative solutions, each product development phase is investigated, wit...

Aliens exist everywhere. They are android. They hide within the mind. They live on other planets. And they can even travel the universe using technology far beyond our understanding.Markey VI, an android on an orbiting space station, assists an artificial intelligence. David, the A.I., ponders the question of humanity's fate. The ultimate question is, "Should life be returned to Earth?" The answer is known as the Singular Conclusion. But the answer's impact reaches far deeper into ...

Welcome to "The Grimoire of Love," a captivating anthology that unveils the enchanting tapestry of love in all its forms. Within the pages of this magical grimoire, you will embark on a journey through realms where hearts entwine, destinies align, and love casts its irresistible spell. Each story is a testament to the enduring power of love, transcending time and space. Prepare to be bewitched by tales that dance on the delicate line between reality and fantasy, leaving an indelible mark o...

Is the God of the Hebrew Minor Prophets compatible with Plato's God? To answer this concern, the concepts of justice, beauty, and truth are examined in light of the Old Testament alongside the dialogues, notably the Republic. Since Plato does not necessarily or directly talk about God, like in the Jewish (or Christian) tradition, the bridgeway in addressing the concern is to consider the ethical principles common to both worldviews. Thus, this is a philosophical-theological investigation o...

Established in 1669 as a small farming village on the banks of the Merrimack River, Dracut's early settlers made their mark during the American Revolution. From French nobleman Louis Ansart, who became an American citizen and settled in the area, to Dracut's own Joseph Bradley Varnum, the town played a pivotal role in the founding of the nation. More recently, Dracut continues to be the home of modern-day patriots such as Michael Monahan, who left college to serve in the Vietnam War, and C...

A lively and rigorous historical exploration of how a scientific idea from the cybernetic prehistory of AI has informed radical politics—and vice versa.Politically, “self-organization” is all about bottom-up, spontaneously democratic processes. It’s the term we reach for to describe massive social movements that seem to erupt out of nowhere, everywhere and all at once. Meanwhile, in the sciences, “self-organization” names the way living organisms, emergent systems ...

When Jenny discovers her mother is making vegetable lasagna for dinner, she is upset that her mother is more concerned with healthy eating instead of grabbing fast food, like other families. She runs outside and, in the warmth of the summer day, falls asleep under a tree only to awaken and find herself in a strange village called Ensalada. Even worse-all the residents are vegetables! Desperate to find her way home, Jenny is confronted with the All brothers, Cole and Lester, who threaten to...

**"Steve Duda, in River Songs: Moments of Wild Wonder in Fly Fishing, his first collection of essays, reminds us with attentive care to language and gloriously boisterous storytelling, why we keep coming back to rivers..." -- Flyfisherman Magazine"You won’t forget these stories. They’ll make you think about your relationship with fishing and perhaps make you look at it in a different way." -- Fly Culture Magazine"...this is the kind of writing--th...

Fox & Rabbit is the first in a graphic novel series from author Beth Ferry and illustrator Gergely Dudás for emerging readers about the simple magic of true friendship.Easygoing Fox and anxious Rabbit seem like total opposites. But, somehow, they make the perfect pair! Whether searching for hidden treasure or planting a garden in their own backyard, Fox and Rabbit find everyday magic at every turn.On this first adventure, the pair ...

One of the most commonly asked questions about Scientology is this: how can a person of sound mind believe any of it and fall into this very amateurish-looking trap? Why does it seem so valuable that people sacrifice all their energy, time and money for this system, which seems suspicious even at first glance? And how can such a seemingly primitive scam still exist after almost 70 years?The initial question is answered by the shocking story of Diana Dudas.The book was first...

“They finally got me… Emprise…the Mafia…John Adamson. Find him.” Investigative reporter Don Bolles used his final words to name the people he believed had set the car bomb that had left him dying in a hotel parking lot in midtown Phoenix.In his fourteen years as one of Arizona's top reporters, Bolles took on the Mafia, land fraud kingpins, and corrupt politicians. And someone wanted him silenced. Murder in the Fourth Estate is the first definitive account of the ca...