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Trapped in an infant's body with the fragmented memories of an adult mind, Nondol must navigate a world of magic, political intrigue, and the daily indignity of diapers. His only guide is a series of infuriating blue quest boxes that offer cryptic advice and zero rewards. In a kingdom where power is everything, he is a Hexad-proficiency mage, a one-in-a-billion prodigy whose very existence makes him the property of the crown.

To avoid the traps of bias and irrationality and make better, productive decisions, we need to stop thinking in disciplines—and start thinking in graphs.Why do we feel confident as novices but question ourselves as experts? What makes some achievements feel more deserving than others? Do we really get happier the more wealth we accumulate? How do stress levels impact our productivity? Every day, we are overwhelmed by multitudes of choices and challenges—some clear and intuitive, while others are shaped beyond the scope of our awareness.

His Promise. Her Fear. His world. Their vows. Nashville Stanley is the Dark Horse MC. James Bishop doesn’t know who she is. She’s signed on the dotted line with instant regret. She’s made a huge mistake. He’s got more regrets than he can count. She knows the only way out is death. Her life is a mess. He knows he’s too old for her. She knows she’s too young for him. They will never work.

For seven years, I fought monsters and nightmares across the continent as one of the kingdom’s last war wizards, forged in fire and blood. I’ve buried comrades, burned enemies to ash, and become something feared by both man and beast. Now at last, I’m going home. Back to my family. Back to a promise I swore I’d keep. But the town I left behind didn’t survive the war unscathed. A dark shadow has fallen over it, threatening to destroy anyone that stands in its way.

Go from Numb to Alive with this Step-By-Step Companion to Help Yourself or a Loved One Find a New Substance-Free Life of Freedom and Happiness! Are you tired of waking up sick, ashamed, and swearing “never again,” only to do it all over again by sunset? Is the substance the only thing that gives you relief and the very thing that’s slowly destroying everything you care about? What if recovery didn’t mean hitting rock bottom—but finally choosing yourself before everything else crashes?

There’s trouble in the borderlands, and I’m the only one that can stop it. I’ve done my best to rebuild my home in the little town of West Hollow, settling down with Serena and Lynnette. We’re already starting to feel like a family, but just when things feel too good to be true, trouble arises in the forms of a vengeful war wizard and a pompous duke. To stop them, I’m going to have to ally with a gorgeous witch who still wants me dead, even if that means breaking with the kingdom and carving our own path. A man has to make his own way. This one is mine.

The battle lines have been drawn. The peace in West Hollow was shattered the night Segovax attacked. Now wearing the body of the Duke of Midhaven, the rogue war wizard prepares to finish the job, unleashing his new army on our unsuspecting town. But we won’t go down without a fight. With my new ally Corinne and my trusted companions Lynnette and Serena, we’re going to find a way to stop Segovax once and for all. Even if it sparks a war that engulfs us all.

I thought volunteering to be put into cryostasis for three days would be a great way to make some extra cash. Apparently, the rest of the world thought it would be a great time for an all-out nuclear war. Destruction was unleashed on such an incredible scale they say the very laws of physics changed. Now, massive mutants roam the city, looking for something—or someone—to eat. Violent gangs fight for control of the city's remains. Strange, human-animal hybrids are now part of our struggling societies. And perhaps strangest of all, magic is now real. Yeah, I'm still trying to process that one.

With the help of a team from a nearby settlement, the rebuilding begins with a focus on safety. Their healer, Jessica, is as beautiful as she is tough. If we could convince her to stay in Hope that would be a huge advantage. More hands means less work, and soon we had a thriving garden and four livable homes. With some help, I began work on a waterwheel that could power our new settlement. Next step: getting the plumbing working again. Things were going well, and life was simple and satisfying when we focused on the basics.

A promise made is a promise kept. Those words stayed in the front of my mind, reminding me that I had to go back down into the city, deep into gang territory, to rescue another woman. I had concerns about how well she would get along with the others, though. Gigantic mutants could sometimes be... testy. But on the brighter side of things, Hope was doing great! Our settlement grew stronger every day, with improved power systems, gardens, and finally some clean water. Our numbers slowly but steadily increased, as did our safety.

Three. It's been three days since the Druids attacked us and nearly overwhelmed us. I have decided to travel south to the ruins of an old Army base to rescue a few survivors there. One of them, a beautiful woman named Iris, helped us out with something special: Her melons.

In 2080, Joel’s job as a heavy-duty mechanic on an oil rig off Kitimat British Columbia’s coast is brutal but necessary. Ocean levels have swallowed much of the land, making fuel more vital than ever. He pushes through every shift for one reason—his family waiting back home. Then, one stormy night, an explosion rips through the rig, and Joel’s only focus is survival. But as he claws through smoke and darkness, a chilling message flashes: System Merge in one hour. Suddenly, the rules of reality twist.

Seasons of Suffering/Seasons of Joy is a reflective road-memoir about a young man who pedals alone from Louisiana to Missouri, using the miles as a “meditative cocoon” to wrestle with meaning, mortality, and faith. The journey “begins in New England,” then unfolds across eight vividly told days on the bike and a series of thematic chapters, Worldview, Death, Life, Sexuality/Gender Identity, Suffering, and more, blending travelogue with honest spiritual inquiry.

Everyone has a dark side, a part of them that they try to keep hidden. As President of the Black Savages MC, my darkness is a constant companion, one I embrace with open arms. But even I have limits. Sticking your nose where it doesn’t belong isn’t without consequences. And mine come in the form of a feisty author who makes me want to step into the light. Neither of us believe in fairytales, but something about her has me vowing to be the knight in leather armor who shows her what it’s like to be forever savage. Nova…

What if you suddenly found yourself two years into the future? In an altered and terrifying world where you are the last hope for humanity? TV star Rob Gryffon is living this nightmare. Arriving from vacation, two years into the future, Rob’s fiancé is dead and an invading army of demon creatures, called the Wolt, rampage across the Canadian Northwest. Rob soon learns he is the center of an ancient alien prophecy where it is his destiny to turn back these demons and save the human race.

Boxer Shorts is my 10th short story compilation. It consists of 12 short stories.

Are you new to construction and lost when people are talking on the job? Do you have a little experience but are looking to really know what you're talking about? Do you want to know just WTF people are talking about at work? Do you like to laugh? If you learn well with a little bit of humor, and are more concerned with understanding what the hell people are talking about than knowing the textbook definition - yep, this book is for you.

Nazaire Poulin, a grain grower from Quebec, wants his old life back, but the sudden death of his spouse and the removal of his children have flipped his world upside down. He can’t afford seed money for his coming summer crop. He is a man lost. The Klondike Gold Rush has been over for a decade. Is it too late to find gold or a job rumored to pay six dollars a day? A spark of hope flashes in Nazaire’s body. Dare he go? Everything that Nazaire has is at risk as he ventures thousands of miles from home on a long shot. Many men have gone. Most returned broken. Some starved on the way.

This volume of the ongoing collection of children's stories offers six well known and well loved classic fairy tales. Included are: "The Princess and the Pea" read by Jaclyn Smith, "The Emperor's New Clothes" read by Michael York, "Thumbelina" read by Jaclyn Smith, "The Ugly Duckling" read by Michael York, "Aladdin's Lamp" read by Lou Diamond Phillips, and "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" read by Sharon Stone

After the death of her mother and the loss of her love, almost a year ago, Viola isn’t really in the Halloween spirit. Which is odd, because it is her favorite holiday. Aleric is going to do his best to get her out of her moping ways and bring some fun back in her life.