As you near retirement, you may find yourself searching for peace of mind. If you follow the conventional wisdom of buying dividend-focused stocks, you're likely to encounter two major problems. The first is a higher than necessary tax bill, and the second is underperforming the overall stock market. That is not the retirement dream you've worked for—it's a recipe for frustration. There is a better way to generate reliable income—one that billionaires like Jeff Bezos of Amazon, Larry Page ...

The advent of semiconductor structures whose characteristic dimensions are smaller than the mean free path of carriers has led to the development of novel devices, and advances in theoretical understanding of mesoscopic systems or nanostructures. This book has been thoroughly revised and provides a much-needed update on the very latest experimental research into mesoscopic devices and develops a detailed theoretical framework for understanding their behaviour. Beginning with the key observ...

Over the last 20 years, Examination Notes in Psychiatry has become one of the leading texts for trainee psychiatrists. The 4th edition maintains the core of valuable information that is required by any would-be psychiatrist, but has been completely revised and updated. Assessment and diagnosis form the foundation to each section, but are now enhanc

This title examines the role of privatization, technology and multi-sectoral partnerships to provide answers to one of the most pressing environmental and social problems of the twenty-first century how to provide access to safe drinking water and adequate sanitation for some 2 billion of the world's poor in the next 15 years.

Early fall 2020 ten authors met at an online meeting site for the first time, over a glass of wine. The idea of an anthology was born.Together, we compiled this anthology to resemble an old 45 RPM vinyl record, with an A and B side. The 'A' side stories are all based on the theme, "Tolerance." Whereas side 'B' are tales straight from the hearts of the authors.Both sides, like those records of old, are a banquet of entertainment for the reader. So sit back with a glass of wi...

"Autumn - an anthology" is a collection of short stories from ten writers, some new, some veterans. They will make you laugh, perhaps cry, even have chills crawl up your spine.This first entry, in a four-part series dedicated to the seasons, focuses on the time of year that ushers in rest from the heat of the beating sun, pumpkin spice, sweater weather, back-to-school days, and the start of some of our favorite holidays.

In Reverie**, memory takes many forms—etched in steel,**carried on wind, whispered through time, and inked in the fragile folds of the heart.A grief-stricken sister seeks payback, armed with a kill kit. Another woman strives for validation with a nose job. A financially strapped vampire and his manservant seek a salve. Two hurricane survivors come together in emotional communion. A samurai's legacy hangs over his f...

The Transcendent Authors created the third volume of the Seasons Series, Winter—An End and a Promise, a compilation of many genres. They comprising of: paranormal/mystery, military fiction, film noir, comedy, drama, literary fiction, fairy-tale/morality, science fiction, contemporary fiction, action/drama, crime/drama, tragic fate, domestic fiction, and horror romance. There is something for everyone to open and enjoy.The authors cordially invite you to...Come and join them...

Deceit... Our lives are full of deceit, from the little white lie or a lie of omission to the world spouting untruths.Deceit can come packaged as protection to deception to harm another. Countries involved in covert to overt manipulation attempts to change their status or political influence revealed every day by the press, bloggers, social influencers. The thing is, can you trust them? But the little things each of us do sometimes are intentional, sometimes not, how can tell?

The Transcendent Authors pulled together and created this book, Spring the Unexpected, for the benefit of all people. Ten different genres depicted. Each author provided two stories for your enjoyment.You might not always have time to sit down and read a novel, and you miss that. Life has become so hectic, short stories provide you something new to experience in five minutes or an hour. And if you don't read them all, no problem.In fact, you might want to keep it by the bat...

This collection of stories offers a unique glimpse into what the summer season can bring. From horror to love, history to the future, and the reversal of reality—open the door to explore these ten authors' visions.When an unexpected summer opens up the door to a strange new world, the characters within each story must make a choice. Whether it's a deceased mother watching over her only child, or a look at boot legging history—these characters must come to terms with the consequence...

Based on the spellbinding world of the Walt Disney Studios film Tomorrowland, this original prequel novel unlocks a place of unfathomable science and technology and the famous people behind it.The year is 1939.A secret society of extraordinary geniuses is about to share an incredible discovery with the world.A misguided enemy—half man, half machine—will stop at nothing to prevent the group from giving this forbidden knowledge to humanity.