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Laundrygate: Strange Stories About the Future is an unusual collection of short stories about the unimagined consequences of technology and the creation of new realities. Tery Spataro dreams up these wild, surreal tales and envisions the outcomes brought about by technological change and human curiosity, and imagines post-humanist worlds. The four heroines of Laundrygate experience many themes and challenges caused by these otherworldly environments.

In this heartfelt and candid memoir, the author illustrates a childhood overshadowed by the turmoil of alcoholism and its effect on her and her family. As Sarah grows, family secrets begin to resurface, fueling a quest for answers. Inevitably, devastating losses and life-changing decisions propel her into foreign territory, and bring her face to face with her grief. Will she embrace honesty and recovery, even if it could mean alienating those closest to her?

I began teaching children to dance. The joy and happiness it brought to their eyes, how their body language changed. I knew instantly I was watching their hearts speak. It was then I knew my purpose in this life was bigger than me. Bigger than teaching dance.

With his very lucrative business, Rex hasn't had time for women. But when he adds a speakeasy and more staff to his high-end nightclub, it's his new bar manager that really catches his eye. Teagan just landed a fantastic job managing one of the swankiest establishments in all of Austin. But there's a major downside to her new dream gig: Her boss is the sexiest man she's ever seen, and she's seen him at a much more sinful club.

Meet Viridienne Greene. A lanky six-foot-tall fiber artist who didn't know she had a nose for solving mysteries until she found herself dead-center in the middle of one. She quickly becomes both the hunter and the hunted when she decides to seek justice, tell the truth, and expose the million-dollar deception that resulted in the murder of her best friend. With little more to her name than a converted summer cottage in need of work, a spider plant, a rescued one-eyed ginger tomcat, and a lot of determination, Viridienne heads into the fray. Outcome...uncertain.

William Shakespeare, long hailed as history's greatest dramatic writer, has been lauded for his mastery of poetic expression, his insight into the human condition, and his deep exploration into the psyche and motivations of his characters.

Do you feel overwhelmed knowing you are about to take the NCLEX? Do you know what your study plan should look like in order to be successful? This audiobook will provide any information needed to pass the NCLEX within two weeks of study time. The author has studied and passed the NCLEX and was inspired to help others pass the test in a short period of time. This audiobook covers everything that will be on the NCLEX and should be listened to in order to understand how the NCLEX is structured.

Katarina Jones’ sensible exterior and strong practical streak often masks her real feelings. Ben Carruthers is terrified to ask Kat out, but when he buys a piece of land, and enlists Kat’s help with his vision, it gives him the opportunity to spend some time with her. When Ben has a load of landscaping stones delivered, Kat seemingly has a sixth sense about some of the stones. Will danger draw them together or pull them apart especially when Kat has trouble acknowledging that she has a sixth sense?

The Emerald Wolf Girls are sisters Luna and Mint. They're gamers and YouTubers who are in for some unexpected adventures. In The Mysterious Command Block Code, the two sisters get an anonymous email with only a mysterious line of code for a Minecraft command block. When they decide to try it, their world is turned upside down. Zombies and axolotls and hackers, oh my!

Dementia caregivers frequently suffer from emotional stress, financial hardship, and fractured families. Discover successful care techniques and useful resources that decrease these stresses from day one. Caregiver Overwhelmed is written by a registered nurse with over 20 years of hands-on experience in elderly care and dementia. As a memory care director and home care clinical manager, she focuses on providing education to both professional and family caregivers. Her expertise is now available for home caregivers in this resource-rich, how-to guide.

Whispers in Verse is a collection of subtle, gentle poems that encompass the beauty of a quiet hush; the serenity of lush calm; and the tranquility of stillness that transcends place and time. It is a journey into the heart to discover what stirs the spirit, and a vision of the memories we have unintentionally forgotten.

When a tragic incident forced Liliana back to her hometown, she wasn't sure what to expect. She'd left home at 18 and never looked back. Now it's three years later, and the reason she left isn't letting her go again. Sam knows he messed up - and bad - but he is determined to win Lily back. However, his secret poses a threat to their rekindling romance.

Nicole was from New Orleans. When she found voodoo dolls in her gym locker, work desk, and on her front porch, she was scared. She knew what they meant. She was right. A few days later, she was murdered. A voodoo doll was next to her body. Can voodoo dolls kill? Liz, an amateur sleuth, is determined to find out and catch the killer. On a trip to New Orleans to attend a Cajun Creole cooking school, she meets with a gris-gris doctor who specializes in voodoo, hexes, spells, and superstitions.

She stumbles out of bed, and the thought of food enters her waking mind. As she gets ready for work, she catches a glance of herself in the mirror. A feeling of disgust overcomes her because she doesn’t look like that girl. Subsequently, she decides to stick to her coffee and a bite of pineapple spear.

A business arises from detecting a need that can be satisfied with a particular good or service. Then, the means are sought to be able to offer these goods or services profitably. For a business to function, it is essential to have an opportunity, resources to start the activities, and the work and creativity of the founders.

That’s what Evangelina Harper committed to when her friend Andy insisted she put herself out there more. What she wasn’t expecting was actually liking one of the dates: Nathan. But as soon as she grows comfortable with the idea of a new relationship, Nathan’s work takes him on an extended assignment and Lina is left fulfilling the remainder of her date commitments with even less enthusiasm.

At one point, Selah, Vice, and Skye were inseparable...but money will change the very meaning of "friends to the end". Life after losing a loved one can be hard, especially if you're the reason why they are no longer here. These are the times that you are supposed to lean on your friends the most. Selah is about to learn a hard lesson that she may not be ready for.

Treehouse Branches are a series of horror stories told by a witch to kids whose lives are in great need of fun. A witch who is super beautiful to them all, with a mole on her nose. Her true appearance only shows in the sunlight, for which she looks like the town's old widow lady of anger and heartbreak. She finds joy in her little friends only. Her being a witch, she likes no one. At night, she barely shows herself, for it's story telling hours for her.

Eyes meet, hearts skip a beat, love at first sight. I didn’t recognize my arch enemy under that scruffy beard. One kiss and things go too far.... Turns out, he just bought the penthouse next to mine. Our families despise each other and have been feuding for centuries. This could never work. So we elope billionaire style and hide our marriage from our families. Until the secrets start to unravel....

Our society is undergoing an evolution, and we should take this as a call to action to ensure that all people, regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, ability, age, ethnicity, race, religion, or social class, are treated as humans worthy of respect.