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Preview The neural net was weaving its microfibers into my cortex, just as they had done to Jason. The alien technology was giving me access to not only the ship’s computer, but also Jason’s mind. There was no pain, but an occasional muscle twitch reminded me that the neural net was exploring my synapses, making new connections and cataloging them, mapping them. I felt the connection with Jason. It was not what I expected. It was not a verbal communication, but rather concepts, images, and emotions. Perhaps the words would come later. I relaxed and let my mind explore his, letting my ...

A beating heart gives life to a body—in Paul's case, a stranger's gave life to his. His long-awaited miracle and second chance at life, thought to bring peace to over three decades of turmoil, was an adversity in disguise. One he will now struggle to overcome. Caught between the excitement of new life and the chaos of grief, Paul finds himself at odds with the stranger residing in his chest. Though his inspiration to write music has been fully restored, the will to carry on is shattered by a flood of thoughts and feelings that were foreign to him until his transplant.

Entrepreneur Unleashed focuses on sharing with the audience the struggles of the podcast guests throughout their entrepreneurial journey. As entrepreneurs, we always learn the biggest lessons from our lowest points, both personally and professionally. This is an amazing opportunity for the podcast guest to share his or her story and at the same time, it gives an immense amount of value to our listeners as they will have the chance to listen to the pitfalls of other entrepreneurs and learn vicariously of their past challenges.

If you think you know Oliver Twist, think again.... The world according to Oliver Twisted is simple: Vampyres feed on the defenceless, orphans are sacrificed to hungry gods, and if a woe-begotten catches your scent it will hunt you forever. When a talking corpse reveals that Oliver will find his destiny in London, he sets out to find the truth - even if it means losing his soul.... A monstrously good story for older children, Oliver Twisted is a terrifying take on Dickens, with added zombies, vampires, and werewolves.

Does life seem harder for you than it should be? Have you spent too much of your life alone in a crowded world? If you have struggled all of your life to get ahead, and everything you do seems to be harder for you than it is for everyone else, have you ever wondered why? A lot of us spend our adult lives in this state of affairs. It may be that you have Asperger's Syndrome.

If you do not know when and where to start healing your heart and its wounds, this book was meant to guide you as you walk through and finally overcome the dark phase of your life. Here, you will discover ways on how to overcome your grief through daily meditations and many other helpful ways.

We take many things for granted, but having a heart isn't one of them. Paul Cardall is an internationally acclaimed pianist whose career has been an inspiration to millions. But before the awards and success, he was just a little boy with half a functioning heart.

Learn the 25 keys to the role of the Board of Directors and the important points in helping to guide the Board's policy and strategy. The Board of Directors is part of the New York Times Pocket MBA Series, a 12-volume reference tool for all businesspersons.

What is the Green Smoothie Cleanse all about? What do you need to do for 10 days? What does it involve? What are the basic principles of the cleansing? Are there certain foods that you are supposed to avoid? What foods will help do the cleansing and get you started on getting back your health? Find the answers to all these questions and much more in this guide. So, let's get started and find out more about the 10-day Green Smoothie Cleanse!

Being popular in some way could be a great thing but being famous due to involvement in crimes might not be considered as great. One of the most prominent figures in the organized crime scene in Boston from the 1970s up until the mid-90s was Whitey Bulger. He was captured in 2011 and was later found to be guilty of federal racketeering, conspiracy, extortion, and a number of murders.

A lawyer turned counselor examines the chaos many families endure when addiction disrupts their lives. Based in part on her own family’s journey, Van Vechten explains the science of addiction, the theory of treatment, and the 12-step model of recovery, providing sensible information and tips for reasoned action in support of a loved one while fostering personal growth and recovery.

A lack of self-esteem and confidence can hinder your ability to move forward in life and reach your full potential. It can also lead to depression and to developing negative thinking patterns. However, with the help of self-hypnosis, you can develop positive thinking and regain the confidence and self-esteem necessary to propel your life forward and reach all your dreams, aspirations, and desires! Instead, you can help yourself improve your quality of your life with hypnotherapy.

The wheat belly diet focuses on eliminating wheat in all forms, including other grains such as barley and rye. The main aim of this diet is to attain health and lose weight by eliminating certain foods. It is not about restricting calories or exercising or doing other things involved in most weight loss diets. It is about eliminating wheat and grains completely from your life and managing carbs depending on individual tolerance levels to manage your blood sugar levels and lose weight.

In this volume, what you will find in the sections that follow are twenty-one amazing stories of death and wealth set around a wandering cousin far out in the cold edges of our solar system. You will find Vikings, knights, warriors defending home and hearth, of triumph and tragedy, and, yes, even the god himself. You will listen to tales of great courage and great loss. Of sacrifice for a greater good and of justice delivered to the overly greedy. You will even find the aforementioned Walt Disney himself.

Tarot cards have been around since the mid-15th century in Europe. The initial Tarot cards were created to be a fun game, however the decks have evolved considerably. Since that time, the cards have developed into a method of guided meditation and a method for predicting the future. Most people are mainly accustomed to hearing the word in association with the latter.

The secrets of Bellwound’s lineage and lifelong love have led him away from a once quiet life and into the Dark Beyond, the realm where Lucifer and his Fallen Stars were imprisoned. The once sacred land has turned into a luscious prison, riddled with mystery, guarded by the judged goddess Romiria. The arrival of Lucifer’s son disrupts an ancient order, stirring chaos in this doomed paradise. While the Dark Beyond is shaken by Bellwound’s presence, Lucifer and his servants plot against mortals and the Creator with an army of Shadows.

They've escaped the Tutorial with a heavy cost. Classes are chosen, destinies written, and the story unfolds in arterial threads of never ending fulcrums, slips of breath in chests heaving loss and hope. War World is now the sandbox, the arena, and they must grow stronger, much stronger if they want to save that which they treasure more than life itself.

Two brothers face the end of all they know as the Earth is absorbed into something called War World. On Earth, they were up-and-coming duo competitors in ACS (Armored Combat Sports), and it is with those skills they just might survive.

In a world where humanity has faded into history, the 1HE rise as the ultimate guardians of civilization. Tasked with securing a new home for sentient life, they face their greatest adversary yet: a ruthless government determined to control their existence. Join the 1HE on a gripping journey of survival and rebellion in "Limitations."

Everyone has his or her type of sport that best characterizes the talents and skills within the person. But how do you see yourself playing football when it's not really your passion and choice of a ball game? It may be difficult for you to visualize it, especially when you are not really a football player. Among the many popular football players who fight for his own league is Tom Brady. Get to know more about him as you learn about his life story.