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Palo Alto is nice. The weather is temperate, the people are educated, rich, healthy, enterprising. Remnants of a hippie counterculture have synthesized with high technology and big finance to produce the spiritually and materially ambitious heart of Silicon Valley. It is also a haunted toxic waste dump built on stolen Indian burial grounds, and an integral part of the capitalist world system. In Palo Alto, the first comprehensive, global history of Silicon Valley, Malcolm Harris examines how and why Northern California evolved in the particular, consequential way it did.

Everyone knows "what's wrong with millennials". Glenn Beck says we've been ruined by "participation trophies". Simon Sinek says we have low self-esteem. An Australian millionaire says millennials could all afford homes if we'd just give up avocado toast. Thanks, millionaire. This millennial is here to prove them all wrong.

The noble Belasona family has ruled the county of Belstone without incident for over a quarter of a century. Things, however, are changing as new family members, new servants and a new love has put a strain on the normally quiet life of the great manse and its inhabitants.

Meet the Wimbowardis, the noble family of the Mwamba wa Mwaloni, a growing county in the kingdom of Vallus. Based in the world of Adventures Born, for the first time we meet the family of the Crusader Callum and learn about their customs and traditions, as they prepare for a visit from the queen....

When Tim Barns discovers his teacher is a witch, he knows he has to act. Armed with experimental tech from a reclusive genius and aided by a ragtag group of friends and family, Tim embarks on a daring mission to expose a powerful coven and rescue those they've transformed.

When Xarona the witch, Callum the crusader, Seamus the magician and Jase the hunter, a group of neophyte adventurers, are hired to escort a family through the wild lands between the southern kingdom Vallus and the Sapphire mountains of Colos, what they thought would be a routine and simple assignment turns out to be anything but.

Amanda Montgomery has it all. She’s a famous influencer, and a millionaire, and has over a million followers online. On top of that, she’s a witch with vast magical powers, from levitation to mind-reading to the ability to turn people into toads. But even with all of that, her life has its share of ups and downs. From rival social media stars to romance issues to estrangement from her family, Amanda, the star of “Always Amanda,” has to work hard to stay ahead and even harder to fix potentially dangerous issues in her normal and magical life.

Embark on a thrilling journey with Princess Lucinda and her friends in Princess Lucinda and the Wand Witch. Follow the precocious 13-year-old witch princess as she navigates the complexities of friendship, magic, and adventure in a transdimensional empire in exile.

Bridging Worlds is a podcast hosted by a mixed-race couple, Amanda Harris-Carter and Dr. Malcolm Carter-Harris, that explores diverse and meaningful topics. From leadership development and DEIB to emotional intelligence and the impact of literature, each episode delves into personal stories and expert insights. Together, the hosts discuss the power of connection, the art of storytelling, and strategies to thrive in a rapidly changing world. Join them as they bridge worlds, offering listeners practical wisdom and a deeper understanding of the human experience.

A witch's quest for answers leads her to uncover a dark family secret and a deadly supernatural threat. In the captivating first book of the Minerva Mysteries series, Minerva Winters, the formidable Head Witch of New York City, finds herself facing a complex web of old family matters, personal demons, and an insidious supernatural adversary.

Dive into the arcane world of 'Minerva Mysteries: Stories,' a captivating novella showcasing three unique tales.

Join investigators Malcolm Harris and Stephen Sanchez as they delve deep into the strange world of local cryptids. They don't seek out your typical Bigfoots or Mothmen - they find the stories that nobody else has the guts to report on. Listen as they interview locals, stake out sighting locations, and do their very best to find proof that these creatures aren't just the stuff of legends.