The cosmopolitan family Vespidae (Hymenoptera: Vespoidea) comprises approximately 5,000 described species worldwide, traditionally classified into six subfamilies: Stenogastrinae, Eumeninae s.l., Euparagiinae, Masarinae, Polistinae, and Vespinae. Among vespid wasps, social behavior ranges from solitary nesting to highly eusocial societies that function as superorganisms. Vespid wasps play vital roles in terrestrial ecosystems and are recognized as efficient biological control agen...

Was It Even an Abuse? Uncovering Emotional Manipulation, Recognising Gaslighting, and Liberating Yourself from Narcissistic Toxic Trauma By Zara K. PatrickAre you constantly questioning your experiences, wondering if you’ve been manipulated, lied to, or abused? Do you feel confused and emotionally drained by someone who should care for you? Was It Even an Abuse? sheds light on the hidden, often overlooked patterns of emotional abuse and gaslighting that can keep yo...

A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAROprah Daily・ Electric Literature・ Gay Times・NBC OutA JULY 2023 INDIE NEXT PICKA sublime and sensual debut novel exploring the nature of queer love and attraction, the transformative power of desire, and the dissonance between self and place, by White Review Fiction Prize shortlisted writer K PatrickIn an elite English boarding school where the girls kiss the m...

“When today’s technology relies on yesterday’s data, it will simply mirror our past mistakes and biases.”AI and other high-tech tools embed and reinforce America’s history of prejudice and exclusion — even when they are used with the best intentions. Patrick K. Lin’s Machine See, Machine Do: How Technology Mirrors Bias in Our Criminal Justice System takes a deep and thorough look into the use of technology in the criminal justice system, and investigates the instances of c...

How I Overcame Diabetes At A Young AgeAt 10 I was already over-weighing, I eat everything that comes across me,until I was diagnosed with diabetes. I decided not to end that way, I took control of my life and eating habits and little by little I was free.

As the last episode of "The Last of Us Episode 2" comes to a conclusion, the people we have grown to know and love confront their biggest struggle yet. The stakes are greater than ever, and the destiny of mankind hangs in the balance.With all of the twists and turns of their adventure, the characters have developed and changed in ways they never dreamed imaginable. They have experi...

For fifteen years, retired newspaper editor Elliott Madison worked on a book about his great-grandfather's terrifying voyage around Cape Horn and his great-grandmother's tragic journey on the California Trail, the homestead they developed into a prosperous ranch in Mendocino County. Now, in the waning hours of his life, he recalls the day he was contacted by a woman from New York City named Phoebe Crighton, who claims a distant relative was employed as a hired hand on his family's ranch. E...

From the bestselling and award-winning author of The Indispensables and The Unvanquished, the dramatic untold story of the Continental Army's first soldiers and special operators, whose marksmanship and irregular warfare altered the outcomes of crucial battles and turned the tide of the Revolutionary WarIn Revolutionary Snipers, acclaimed military historian Patrick K. O’Donnell vividly brings to life for the first time the exploits of Was...

"When today's technology relies on yesterday's data, it will simply mirror our past mistakes and biases."AI and other high-tech tools embed and reinforce America's history of prejudice and exclusion - even when they are used with the best intentions. Patrick K. Lin's Machine See, Machine Do: How Technology Mirrors Bias in Our Criminal Justice System takes a deep and thorough look into the use of technology in the criminal justice system, and investigates the instances of c...

Do you enjoy reading macabre poetry ? Do you enjoy short stories written within the realm of darkness? Then you will enjoy the Visions of Darkness. They are written in the more classical style of dark lore. They will invoke memories of the first time you read the works of Edgar Allan Poe. The story and poetry contained within this book cover insanity and the dark realm of the human mind. There are also a few poems for those who enjoy stories of light, which are inspirational. K. Patrick Do...

"Patrick McAndrew puts his pastor's heart and the message of his Unity Church together to produce a book that expands life, gives hope and is beautifully readable. That is a major triumph."John Shelby Spong, Author, Jesus for the Non-Religious"As reflections on a life lived in the Spirit of God, 'The Miracle Before Your Eyes,' is informative, insightful and inspiring. Patrick truly has seen the good in the ups and downs of his life and shares with us the spiritual food he g...

A 30-day action plan to supercharge your brain and achieve peak performance using a proven combination of holistic ancient wisdom and modern BrainTap technology.Your brain wasn’t built for the world we live in. Poor sleep, excessive screen time, and modern stressors have disrupted brain function, leading to mental fatigue, decreased focus, and emotional imbalance. So how are we going to thrive?Dr. Patrick Porter, founder of BrainTap, and Ruchika Sikri, foun...