When Harriet moves to Bentwood to teach gifted students, her new life doesn't go as planned. Between her haunted rental and her oddball neighbor, Lucy-who literally won't go away—Harriet is left questioning her own sanity. The beautiful Kelsey, whom she meets at the farmers market, offers the distraction she needs. Well, that, and the town's Multi-Level Marketing (MLM)—or pyramid—scheme.The enigmatic group of women selling wellness in the form of Serenitea, with their perfect hair,...

BUYER BEWARE: CONTENTS MAY BE HARMFULWith nothing else to do and no career prospects, Alex turns to the lucrative world of dropshipping—he never sees the stock, never goes to a warehouse. Just clicks a few buttons and takes the orders and money.When Mary, a lonely middle-aged mother, contacts him regarding an incorrect order, he doesn’t think much of it. Customers are simple, easy to placate. But the gurus on YouTube didn’t prepare him for Mary turning up a...

Laura is an alien abductee, but rather than screaming as she's drawn into the UFO, she's singing. Or so she's told. Seeking opportunity, Laura's father turns her into a child star, forcing Laura to perform her song to UFO devotees. But when he dies, and the money runs out, her mother sells her to a freak show.Within a stinking tour bus, a fire dancer, a psychic, and a time traveler force Laura to unravel the truth. Was she actually...

Ecosystem Services: Global Issues, Local Practices covers scientific input, socioeconomic considerations, and governance issues on ecosystem services. This book provides hands-on transdisciplinary reflections by administrators and sector representatives involved in the ecosystem service community. Ecosystem Services develops shared approaches and scientific methods to achieve knowledge-based sustainable planning and management of ecosystem services. Professionals engaged in ecosystem servi...

Step through the looking glass into WonderlandAre you ready to take a trip down the rabbit hole? Embark on an enchanting journey through a Wonderland where queens reign supreme and the tapestry of love, identity, and self-discovery is woven with threads of LGBTQIA+ brilliance. Queens in Wonderland beckons you down the glittering landscape of diverse tales inspired by Lewis Carroll's iconic books.In this daring anthology, a young transgender man and an India...

When Harriet moves to Bentwood to teach gifted students, her life doesn't go as planned. Between her haunted rental and her oddball neighbor, Lucy—who literally won't go away—Harriet is left questioning her own sanity. The beautiful Kelsey, whom she meets at the farmers market, offers the distraction she needs. Well, that, and the town's Multi-Level Marketing (MLM)—or pyramid—scheme.The enigmatic group of women selling wellness in the form of Serenitea, with their perfect hair, fla...