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Ethan Bryant was supposed to fall asleep on a ship leaving Earth and wake up 50 years later with his family on the planet Minea. Instead, after the ship's caretaker - the lone human in charge of monitoring the ship's vital systems - suddenly died, the ship's computer locked Ethan out of his stasis chamber and gave him the job. That was five years ago. Five years of checking to make sure everything ran smoothly on a ship Ethan knows almost nothing about.

What does a father do when hope is gone that his only son can ever lead anything close to a "normal" life? That's the question that haunted Dick Russell in the fall of 2011, when his son, Franklin, was 32. At the age of 17, Franklin had been diagnosed with schizophrenia. For years he spent time in and out of various hospitals, and even went through periods of adamantly denying that Dick was actually his father.

The CISO's Guide to Securing Artificial Intelligence is an essential resource for cybersecurity professionals and CISOs seeking to navigate the complex landscape of AI security. Written by Russell D. Nomer, CISSP, a renowned expert in the field, this comprehensive guide provides practical insights and strategies to effectively protect AI systems from evolving threats. Published by Russell Nomer Consulting, Inc., it is a trusted source of knowledge and expertise in the cybersecurity industry. With the rapid adoption of AI across industries, it is imperative for organizations to understand ...

Your church needs orphans as much as orphans need your church. Find out why and how you can get involved in Until Every Child Is Home.

Leaving everything and everyone he knew; Bo Skinner left the ranch which had been his home since birth to attend a college in central Texas on a football scholarship. He left his mother and his granddad along with one hired hand to run the ranch since his dad had suffered a stroke and was disabled. He found himself to be totally out of place and a misfit at a college inhabited by students, who for the most part, were from large cities. He was assigned a roommate who shared his frustration, being the first Black to play football at the college. They were part of a team that began the season ...

This amazing 2 book bundle, "Stoicism - How to Implement Stoic Philosophies and Teachings" & "Advanced Principles and Theories of Stoicism” is written for individuals who want to master the philosophy of Stoicism in their lives. This will allow you an easier understanding of the basic tenets of Stoicism and then take a look at a more advanced mastery version of Stoicism. In this 2 book bundle, a more detailed explanation of the doctrines of each of the significant philosophers of Stoicism will be presented, together with practical examples of how you can apply these beliefs in your daily ...

Dot is a lonely pensioner. Max is a young offender. But a chance meeting in their local park changes everything for this unlikely duo. They soon find they share a wicked sense of humor and a penchant for petty crime. When Dot wins the lottery, Max helps her make a bucket list of all the things she's always wanted to do but never had the chance. The pair gradually realize that it's not just expensive gadgets, fast cars and fun fairs that make them happy. And that the secret to living a rich life isn't money.

487 Tricky Riddles & Brain Teasers for Smart Kids & Adults"! This delightful collection is perfect for anyone who loves to engage their mind and have a good laugh. Designed for both kids and adults, this book offers hours of entertainment while boosting critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Tenure Hacks: The 12 Secrets of Making Tenure A brutally Machiavellian guidebook for the current or aspiring assistant professor, this irreverent treasure trove of tips and tricks pulls back the curtain on the tenure game and how to win it. Chapters 1. It’s a (money) game: Follow the money, know the game 2. Winning doesn’t always matter: It’s the CV, stupid 3. Why you won’t be told the truth: Conflicting interests 4. Focus, focus, focus: DON’T follow your passion 5. It’s all about timing: The clock is 3 years, not 6 6. The right publishing mindset: It’s fishing, not baseball 7...

Written for working and aspiring filmmakers, directors, producers and screenwriters, The Marketing Edge for Filmmakers walks through every stage of the marketing process—from concept to post-production—and illustrates how creative decisions at each stage will impact the marketability of a film.

When half-human Kai Schiffer steps into the Interstices—the post-creation gaps between realms—his supernatural half kicks in, and he literally disappears unless…well, don’t ask. But in a stroke (heh) of good fortune, Kai finally has a chance to show his face (and other parts, stars willing) to his long-time crush Jovan Kos—Interstitial Law Enforcement agent, wolf warrior, occasional berserker, and best man at their mutual best friends’ Imbolc wedding. Jovan is grateful his best man duties are light enough that he can focus on Kai. After all, what could possibly go wrong?

Tara Selter has lived the eighteenth of November 1,143 times when she notices a break in the pattern; a man has changed his shirt. The man is Henry Dale and he remembers all the days that have come before. He knows that time has fallen out of joint. Now they are two of a kind: trapped in the eighteenth of November, but no longer alone. Together they learn to share their present; their voices grow hoarse recounting their small battles against it and their bewilderment at the disintegrating world.

Cualquier persona que haya practicado alguna de las tradiciones espirituales del planeta sabrá que la clave reside en soltar, dejar ir. ¿Pero cómo llevarlo a cabo? En esta original, sincera y práctica guía, Peter Russell nos muestra que las cosas a las que nos aferramos no suelen ser problemas tangibles, sino pensamientos, emociones, interpretaciones, creencias o expectativas; es decir, no son la realidad, tan solo existen en nuestra mente. Y podemos despojarlas de su poder y soltarlas, simplemente llevando a cabo un pequeño cambio mental.

Lonnie Coleridge last saw the sun in 1968. Since then, he’s been consigned to Limbo, still wearing the same tie-dyed T-shirt and bell-bottomed jeans he had on when he left his life behind. He and others like him have one chance each year at redemption: produce a show for the Greek pantheon. Whoever pleases this very specific - and temperamental - fan group could earn the right to move on.

Newly retired from the FBI and alone after the tragic death of his wife, Cliff Knowles takes up geocaching. While looking for a cache in the mountains, he comes across a human skeleton and reports it to the sheriff's office. Then a second body is found - a fresh corpse this time - right after Cliff found another geocache nearby. When it turns out the first remains are those of a fugitive he was supposed to arrest years earlier, he becomes a suspect in a multiple homicide investigation.

While cutting through the Interstices—the post-creation gap between realms—Smith, half-demon tech specialist for Enchanted Occasions Event Planning, spies the person he yearns for daily but dreads ever seeing again: the ifrit, Hashim of the Windrider clan.

Mysticism and Logic. The first essay, which gives its title to the volume, endeavors to define the respective spheres of logic and mysticism. Bertrand Russell describes this and the four essays that follow as “entirely popular”.

For gamblers, burlesque queens, murderers and innocents, comedy and tragedy were found in equal measure on the streets of Damon Runyon's Manhattan. Runyon, one of the most popular and widely-read figures of the Golden Age of the American Short Story, found his work was cut to measure for success in the most verbal medium of all: Radio drama. John Brown stars as the glib Broadway, whose scene-setting brings a distinctive unifying touch to these fourteen digitally remastered episodes of the classic Damon Runyon Theatre radio series.

We may be living longer, but people are more socially isolated than ever before. As a result, we are hindered both mentally and physically, and many of us are looking for something concrete we can do to address problems like poverty, racism, and climate change. What if solutions could be found on your very doorstep or just two door knocks away? Cormac Russell and John McKnight offer a wealth of illustrative examples from around the world that will inspire you to explore your own community and discover its hidden treasures.

A new collection of Christmas adventures, starring 12 incarnations of the Doctor plus many of his friends and enemies. Inside this festive audiobook of Doctor Who stories, you'll find timey-wimey mysteries, travels in the TARDIS, monster-chasing excitement and plenty of Christmas magic. Find out what happens when the Third Doctor meets Jackie Tyler, the Seventh Doctor and Ace encounter an alien at Macy's department store, and the Ninth Doctor tries to get Rose a red bicycle for Christmas.