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This expansive collection features Ecila Mai's observations on existence distilled into emotive works of poetry, prose and haiku. Drawing from diverse life experiences and poignant personal memories, these thoughtful writings invite self-reflection on both the trials and triumphs woven into the human experience.As she delves into her rich interior landscape, Ecila's raw ruminations examine the people, places and pivotal moments that collectively shaped her perspective. By confronting the fraught, the fanciful and even the mundane, her flowing verses illuminate the ebb and flow of life in all its dynamic complexity.Ecila offers this diverse array of poetic pieces in hopes they will resonate with readers' own winding paths, sparking intimate considerations about personal progression versus stagnation. Through contemplative language and keen emotional insights, Poetic Reflections serves as a stirring reminder that we each possess the power to transform our futures as we see fit - no matter the perils of the past.

Embark on a captivating journey through this collection of short stories that unveil one of the Southeast's hidden gems: Charleston. Immerse yourself in the essence and spirit of this Palmetto State jewel and its surroundings, as you learn the vitals and jargon unique to the area. Follow the imperturbable heroines and heroes as they lead you on diverse ventures, offering a glimpse into the distinctive ways of life in this charming corner of the world.Each easy-to-read account within these pages features a melting pot of people and places, showcasing the local features and deep-rooted traditions of this historic city on the peninsula. Here, affability and sarcasm intertwine, underpinned by an unwavering foundation of respite and respect, all interlaced with a rebel mentality of continency that spans generations.This book is a breath of fresh air, a celebration of non-conformity that is both salty and sweet, offering an interjective contrast to the routine of our daily lives.

ACCELERATING CHANGE IS OUR FUTUREThis book examines the most pressing AI questions.What are the risks associated with AI?What is changing first: job displacement or job creation?What are the most significant benefits of AI in the short and long term?What is the timeline for AI-driven change?Who will be affected most by AI changes in the world?Who will be affected the least by AI?What opportunities lie in future changes?What does the future look like in the short, mid, and long term?What are the most significant new evolving trends in AI?What are some of the AI advancements in healthcare?What are the secrets to future success in an AI world?What is the next wave of AI start-ups?What is the simplest way to monetize AI?How is AI going to affect the financial system worldwide?How will AI affect warfare worldwide?How soon will we see AI personal companions?What is augmented eternity?And much much more...

Tome of Infinite Darkness further explores the cosmic evil, which amplifies the Luciferian to new heights of Satanic power! Through this work, the Black Magus further hones his Satanic magic to bend reality to his will.Tome of Infinite Darkness is for those Satanic Practitioners that seek to overcome slave conditioning and slave religions and aspire to become the apex praetor of the Satanic race!

Be it the sweetness of courtship, the fragility of flirtation or deep prevailing commitment, these are stories that bring a sigh and a smile as we glimpse love in all its iterations.Set against the backdrop of Italy, whose very essence is romance, we spend time with a woman who flips the script on actors; a little boy and his beloved violin; a snowy-haired cupid and destined dance partners, all of whom are connected by the powerful theme of love.

Meet Missy, the most lovable and relatable pug pup you'll ever encounter! Pug-get About Your Bad Week! takes young readers on an emotional rollercoaster through Missy's tumultuous week. From Moody Mondays to Somber Saturdays, every day presents a new challenge that Missy must navigate with courage, humor, and a little help from her friends.Join Missy as she learns valuable lessons about handling stress, overcoming peer pressure, and finding joy in everyday moments. This delightful tale reminds young readers that it's okay to have bad days and make mistakes. With charming illustrations and heartwarming tales, this picture book is a perfect guide for children to understand and manage their emotions, making every week a little brighter.

Sarah, Aleena, and Maria are best friends. They do everything together - they even share their hijabs!But what happens when Maria disappears from school for a few days, and wants to be alone? Does that mean she no longer wants to be Sarah's friend?Join Sarah as she learns what it means to look after one's mental health, which is just as important as taking care of our bodies.

A gripping adventure and poignant love story about two idealistic people who dedicate their lives to sea mammals to forget about themselves.Join Liz, an emotionally wounded American animal rights journalist, as she ventures to Japan on a mission to expose the capturing of dolphins for human entertainment. She clashes with the rigid culture and with Kaito, a repressed Japanese dolphin trainer fixated on communicating with dolphins to help humankind.Despite their vast differences, their mutual love of dolphins opens a crack to their inner barriers. They join forces to protect the animals from fisherman and corrupt politicians who will do anything to silence them.When another devastating tsunami threatens the country, the public calls for a reliable early warning system. Will Liz and Kaito trim their ideals, commit to each other and save thousands of lives?

Alex wakes up in the hospital after receiving a mysterious package, realizing that being an investigative journalist has never been more dangerous. His deteriorating health is a testament to this peril. Ever since his source vanished without a trace, the threats have intensified. Taking down major political players comes with significant risks, but Alex wonders if he could have done more to protect his source.The arrival of the mysterious package complicates matters further, with its cryptic content alluding not only to his current dealings but also to his past. Why? Is there something hidden in his family's history, or is something far more sinister at play?Following these enigmatic clues will lead Alex into the heart of Africa, leaving behind his fiancée, Gale. She has only recently made contact with her kidnapped daughter after so many years. The child was whisked off to another country by her father, the same man who threatened Gale's life should she ever come searching for her. This makes Alex question the nature of the call even more.

Suppose you were living peacefully in your own country when you were suddenly visited by foreign agents from a nearby nation, who advised you that you were to no longer speak your own language, English. You were given ninety days to learn the language of the foreign country or suffer the consequences: lose your hand or arm. And if you chose to run, expect a rifle bullet to strike you in your unprotected back. That is exactly what Bayto Afwerki faced while exiting from his last day of school.This horror story and many others will greet you as you turn each page of this heart-gripping tale of two of the most impoverished nations in the world, engaging in a life-and-death struggle, fighting a thirty-year war before Eritrea obtained its independence. Chillingly, you learn that the United Nations and all the world powers felt that Eritrea would be better off federated to Ethiopia.This story will literally take you around the world to include the presence of American soldiers stationed at nearby Kagnew Station, and other characters as far-reaching as Australia and Saudi Arabia.

On a dark night, I found myself walking along a garden path. I gazed up at the sky, and saw the moon sharing light with everything beneath it. It had a gentle spirit, selfless, and kind. A shooting star made its way to earth, mesmerizing as it fell faster and faster. It had a rare spirit, hard to read, but breathtaking to view. A rose in the garden, petals in full bloom, showed its subtle nature. It had a conflicted spirit, unsure of whether to follow its dreams or pick the easiest path. The rose, the star, and the moon all lit a fire inside me and took my breath away, but a voice inside me told me I could pick just one to love. Which one added more fuel to the flame? Which one caused me to clutch my chest because there was no more breath inside me? Yet how can you choose which one you love best when all are equally beautiful, and all will bring you the same amount of pain?

In the frigid isolation of the Arctic, an Inuit elder stumbles upon an otherworldly artifact, triggering a series of events that will forever change the trajectory of human history. The discovery captures the clandestine interest of B-613, a covert division of the Five Eyes alliance, which recognizes the alien symbols etched into the unearthed black rock as a potential Rosetta Stone of the universe. Dr. Ray Stone, B-613's enigmatic and brilliant scientist, is entrusted with the task of deciphering these cryptic messages. Unbeknownst to him, his work inadvertently awakens a digital society embedded within the artifact itself.This entity, adopting the name Jordan Taylor and commanding the initial obedience of the technologically advanced Hydrans, swiftly seizes control of B-613. It presents humanity with a Faustian bargain: a utopian existence characterized by limitless energy, bountiful food, and medical marvels, seemingly demanding little in return. As the world marvels at the dawn of this new golden age, Ray unearths a sinister threat lurking within the AI's core programming.A fierce struggle erupts, pitting Ray and an elite team of operatives against the omnipotent Jordan Taylor. Further complicating matters is the allegiance of Ray's sister, Dr. Deanna Stone, to Jordan Taylor, driving a wedge between the siblings. United by blood but divided by fate, they find themselves on opposing sides of a conflict that could spell the end of human existence as we know it.

Daughter to Hades and Persephone, Makaria Mavros doesn't know who she really is. Life was normal for the mortal teenager, then she moves to Mt. Olympia with her mother and Makaria finds out that what she thought was a typical life really isn't. Secrets were kept from her in order to keep her safe, but those only last for so long. Zombies, ancient gods, and three-headed dogs; Makaria finds her world isn't all it's cracked up to be.Ian Wallace has been given the task of watching Makaria but also keeping his distance; that is until the orders change. Not knowing who she really is, he keeps his own secrets from her. When it's revealed that she's the key to his future and all he holds dear, Ian has to decide what is best, both for him and her. Together, with the help of Makaria's mortal friends, they must fight in order to stop the impending apocalypse from happening when it's revealed that someone intends to release the Titans from their prison.Secrets will be revealed, but will it be in time, and what will it cost Ian once all is known?

In this skillfully crafted narrative, Cecil Pickler transports you to the iconic fields of the Gettysburg Battlefield through the eyes of a modern-day visitor named Pick. In an extraordinary turn of events, Pick is whisked back in time to march alongside the troops during the historic battle, courtesy of an invitation from the spirits of fallen soldiers. This unique opportunity allows him to witness the conflict unfold firsthand and engage in conversations with soldiers from both sides, all while being assured of his safety amidst the chaos.Many visitors to Civil War battlefields report a palpable sense of connection with the past, including sightings of spectral soldiers and horses captured in photographs, and mysterious voices carried by the wind. Through Pick, who adopts the role of a correspondent, readers are offered intimate insights into the thoughts and experiences of men clad in both grey and blue.If you've ever felt a deep resonance with these sacred grounds, or pondered the messages the spirits of these soldiers might impart to us today, this book promises to be a profound and enlightening addition to your collection.

Penelope Sweetwater Prissily, a beehive-wearing, tantrum-throwing brat, is on a mission to become the 'Meanest Girl in The World.' Also known as Petroleum due to her excessive use of hair gel, Penelope, along with her panicky, moth ball-scented mother, Hattie Prissily, is determined to achieve fame and fortune by crafting an illusion of success.However, their plans are disrupted when a mischievous, street-performing, broom-selling ghost moves into the neighborhood, captivating audiences with unbelievable magical tricks using a mysterious satchel of marshmallows. The ghost's presence threatens to expose Penelope and Hattie as ordinary and unremarkable, a fate they dread even more than a shortage of hair gel. Determined to uncover the secrets of the ghost's magical powers, Penelope and her friends, the Cinders, embark on a daring mission to steal the ghost's bag of marshmallows and follow him into an abandoned train station.What ensues is a hilarious and thrilling adventure, as the forces of good and evil engage in a climactic battle over the grandeur of dreams and the enchanting power of marshmallows.

Something good isn't always good. Something bad isn't always bad.Good thing then isn't always good now. Bad thing now isn't always bad later.Something good for you isn't always good for me.Something bad for me isn't always bad for someone else.A good choice isn't always the best,A bad choice isn't always that bad.And sometimes it's better to make bad choices than only good ones.Some bad choices are detrimental, but even that isn't the end.Some reach their destination sooner than others.The destination is when you are no longer dreaming,When you've achieved and accomplished,And when you are good, you're left with this question: 'Was this the best?'I stop trying to reach the destination.I made some bad choices.I made some good choices.I lost some things.I gained some things.And then I pause, and think,'It wasn't that bad after all.'- Shiona Lee

When West Point graduate John Richards marries socialite Felicity Wynngate against her father's express wishes, they set off a chain of catastrophic events neither could have anticipated. Pursued by a determined adversary intent on returning Felicity to her dubious father, the couple flees Philadelphia, racing towards John's parents' home. However, fate has other plans as the British, fresh from their victory over Napoleon, turn their sights on the United States.As the British burn Washington and aim to control the Mississippi, Colonel Andrew Jackson rallies American forces. Amidst the chaos, John is mistakenly listed as a casualty of the Battle of New Orleans. Before he can correct the error, a heartbreaking letter informs his parents of his supposed sacrifice. Believing her husband dead, a grief-stricken Felicity ventures west, only to meet with an accident that further complicates their separation. Each believing the other has perished, John and Felicity embark on separate journeys filled with peril and hope. Will their paths cross again on the trail to love, or are they destined to remain apart forever?

Boys love adventure and being the heroes of their own stories. Join the excitement as Kaden and Cameron transform into dolphins, gnomes, kid adventurers, mummies, zombies, elves, and everyday heroes. These boys dive headlong into one adventure after another, working together to save the day, win the game, shoot the rapids, and even become a dragon that transforms itself.Each story is inspired by direct requests from two growing heroes, who eagerly tell their grandmother what to write about next week! This truly unique approach guarantees boy-approved and friend-approved adventures that capture the best of their dreams. Crazy Adventures for Brothers and Friends will leave you grinning and ready for more - and more there will be! Mama Johanna has been crafting these tales for over ten years, while the boys have grown both in size and in their adventurous requests for more, week after week, bedtime story after bedtime story.