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This book is for thinkers, worriers, and high-achievers who can’t switch their minds off. Silence the Inner Noise is a powerful, science-backed guide to calming mental chaos, reducing anxiety, and reclaiming peace. With 30 years of lived experience and insights from cutting-edge neuroscience, Daniel J. Jacobs shares five practical tools that help you finally take control of your thoughts.

The Eagle Scout Picture is a World War II espionage thriller that dives into themes of a spy pretending to be someone he is not and the consequences on his psyche and identity, his morality and the choices he is forced to make, and the duality of balancing the expectations of his American bosses while working in Hitler's war industry to make weapons to kill his countrymen.

For sixteen years, Matteo Vinci had suppressed a fiery secret. But when the prestigious Museo Egizio hires him to investigate a mysterious fire virus that threatens the museum's virtual reality exhibit, those buried flames roar back to life. To solve this mystery, Matteo has to dive into Viversi, a virtual reality game powered by the human subconscious and generative AI. Joined by his brother and friends—a tactical ice mage, a resourceful sniper, a movie-obsessed knight, and a psychologist rogue—Matteo races from cozy caffès to chaotic cityscapes.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has its roots deeply entwined with humanity's historical context. Since time immemorial, humans have exhibited an innate tendency to leverage tools and technology to enhance capabilities, from the simple wheel to complex machinery. This evolution, now culminating in the development of AI, mirrors humanity's ceaseless quest to augment intellect and physical prowess, pushing the boundaries of what's possible.

Set against the backdrop of a 10,230 foot climb up the winding, cloud-covered peak of Haleakala on the island of Maui, Hawaii, a husband, father, medical professional, and entrepreneur reflects on his own harrowing journey to both find and maintain a motivated and God-centered life through 50 years of perpetual hardship and personal failure.

I lost my wife in 2020 to a brain tumor just a few weeks after we had celebrated our 48th wedding anniversary. “Celebrated” is a word that springs back when pressed down. More subdued than earlier ones, to be sure, that last anniversary was nonetheless a felt celebration of a lifetime together.

Decades after Thomas Circling Eagle's suicide, his wallet is discovered buried in an abandoned barn. That puzzling fact intrigues his now-grown son Richard, especially because its contents contradict the suicide assumption and include a reference to mysterious human remains uncovered in the wilderness near Medford, WI. Disturbed by these revelations, Richard starts on a quest for the truth.

Toby Baxter can't wait to be a teenager. On the cusp of turning 13, the superhero-obsessed boy's jaw drops when a baffling stranger appears and begs him for help. But when he's led through a portal on a whirlwind trip to a magical land, he's terrified to be plunged mid-battle between elves and a legion of stinky trolls.

Following the global wave of innovation on artificial intelligence, machine learning tools, and every possible variation of GPT driven chatbots, Ishmael has been propelled to Chief Technical Officer of Paragon Logic, the most ambitious technical organization of the 21st century.

A broken author tries to get back on his feet by staying at the super-cheap Fairfax Gardens. But the menacing Vagrant outside warns him repeatedly that the place is DAMNED. It all swings from bliss to horror and back, daily and inexplicably, due to the sweet and bubbly Sistine and her marauding demon of a mother. All, as the diabolical Vagrant outside seemingly grows more and more bent on killing them all.

As Mayer's technologies gain acclaim and change the course of history, Cheras finds himself in a race against time to uncover the truth behind the man and his staggering charisma that even grips Cheras’ son in cultish devotion. But as the stakes grow higher and the consequences of Mayer's actions become more extreme, Cheras is forced to confront the possibility that Mayer may be more dangerous than anyone realizes.

What is the most scientifically effective way to overcome degenerative illnesses? What is the quickest way to overcome breathing problems or skin rashes? What is the most efficacious way to beat PTSD and re-energize your body? Listen to the most powerful secret of restorative healing discovered serendipitously by a 9/11 survivor.

This book is based on my grandchildren that are primarily from a blended household. It's focused on diversity and the acceptance of all genders, races and origins.

To compete internationally, electrical installations and equipment must demonstrably comply with modern electrical safety structures required by international legislation governing the supply chain, as well as observing local regulations. The purpose of this book is both to describe the management of electrical safety, i.e. the chief responsible electrical specialist’s role including its various aspects and implications, and to provide guidance for creation of an adequate structure. It does not make reference to individual standards or to laws, which are typically national.

In a place where worlds are at war and war is lucrative there is only one job where you can be your own boss. Mercenary work is tough and dirty, and no one plays by the rules. If you're lucky, you can get out, disappear, start a new life. However, even if you leave the war behind, it often has a way of finding you. What is the cost for peace? How many people must die? How does a Merc leave it behind?

To find the right answers in life, it is important to ask the right questions. This inspirational work guides the listener to discover critical questions they should ask in order to find happiness and self-esteem. Peace and self-confidence are parallel with the inner journey of self-examination and wellness—most of us don’t know where to start with our own personal transformation and often retreat into depression and despair. Leo Armbrust provides a compassionate healing guide for his listeners and a road map to personal success.

Almost two years ago, Faith and Grace Tiddle arrived home from their Saturday morning dance class to find both of their parents face down in pools of blood. Five days later, the twins—only nine years old at the time—were arrested for the double homicide. And now, twenty months on, the entire country awaits with bated breath as the jury is dismissed to deliberate their verdict on a case that has become a national phenomenon. But if Lead Detective Denis Quayle—the man who knows the case better than anybody else—isn’t fully convinced of the twins’ guilt, can a jury be?

The Wayfarer stands on the rim of insanity. Forgetting everything. Everyone. He doesn’t know when the forgetting began, but the Shadow does. A doppelganger wreathed in darkness; a figure only he can see; it claims to know both why he is losing his mind, and the way to restore it. Wary, desperate, with what seems no other way open to him, the Wayfarer submits himself to the Shadow, its warning compelling him forward:

Leadership is a noble calling that requires courage. It is not for the faint of heart. Stepping forward and putting yourself on the line takes a toll. Success lies in going inward to explore and expand your emotional intelligence, which is the ability to recognize, understand, and manage your own emotions and the emotions of others. The end result is thriving relationships which are at the core of great leadership.

The mysterious nature of chakras and auras may seem too mystical for you, but don’t let that scare you from trying out a rewarding, simple practice. Understanding and maintaining chakras is easier than you think. We take you through the most asked and need-to-know questions: What is a chakra? Where does the idea come from? How can I use them to better my life? Without going into extraneous detail, we’ll demystify chakras with easy-to-understand language and practical I-can-do-that-today advice on getting started with your own daily and routine practices.