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That’s what 27 writers want you to consider, here in this collection of the strange and terrible, the shocking and amazing, the frightening and awe-inspiring. Assembled here for easy perusal are some of the finest tales of ghosts, zombies, witches, cryptozoological freaks, monsters, and aliens of the past year.

Alien Days is a multi-author anthology with thrilling tales of aliens, invasions, artificial intelligence, friendship, deceit, and extinction. A combination which makes this collection a must-listen for science fiction short story fans. This anthology features Nebula and Dragon award nominees, Amazon best-sellers and award winners alongside rising stars in the science fiction genre. Let the authors take you on adventures through dystopian worlds and far flung planets that will stretch your imagination.

If you work in Christian ministry, it’s likely that at some point in your career, God will call you from one church to another. Do you know how to make this transition effectively? Moving can be scary and full of questions: Where do I start the job search process? Which people do I talk with, and what do I send to them? How do I know if my family and I will fit in at a new church? And how do I tell people I’m leaving?

Dot.Bomb is the amazing story of the Internet gold rush as it could only be told by an insider. As SVP of Communications at Value America, David Kuo saw it all: sky's-the-limit optimism, hundreds of millions of dollars spent in a grab for eyeballs and market share, investors slavering to be on the inside, and the belief that there really were new rules. But Value America's plan to sell merchandise directly to manufacturers over the Internet fell apart in the blink of an eye...

Love knows no bounds… In this science fiction anthology, love has no limits across space and time. From Artificial Intelligence, aliens, and intergalactic royalty. From headstrong characters fighting the status quo to those struggling to keep afloat in a tumultuous world. One way or another, their love will survive. Featuring stories by Frank Sawielijew, Kevin A. Davis, Wris Kaye, David W. Landrum, E.B. Hunter, Lyle Hopwood, Amanda Barrett, Katie Kent, T.C. Mill, and Barend Nieuwstraten III. Graphic sexual content is included within this anthology.

Hope is real, and we need it. This decade is proving to be anything but easy. From early 2020 on, together we’ve faced a global pandemic, horrific acts on Black lives, an assault on the US Capitol, a Russian war on Ukraine, school shootings, inflation, a tumultuous job market, climate change, toxic religion, social isolation, and burnout. Whew. We’re all feeling it. So how will you find hope? In Hope in the 2020s: Encouragement for Our Time, you’ll discover readings that offer a slice of hope to brighten your day. Each of the spiritual storytellers, thinkers, and practitioners offer ...

A creature or being out of mankind's most ancient mythos. A concept that combines all of the unconscious fears that have haunted our species since its very beginnings. How would this nightmare manifest in our own day and age? And more importantly, what would IT be frightened of? The terrifying answers to these and many more creepy questions can be found in John Manning's chilling anthology, WHAT SCARES THE BOOGEY MAN?

What image does Venus draw to your mind? A great planetary body of deadly gases neighboring Earth, existing as its own world, mysterious and alluring? Or an image of a more fantastical nature, such as the jungles described by Edgar Rice Burroughs? Or do you think, perhaps, of a goddess who holds power and beauty beyond measure, whose name, throughout the ages, has been synonymous with love? Within this book, you will find tales of wonder, some of space, some of the heart, some that follow in the footsteps of the goddess herself.

How is it that a baboon and a blob of slime mould instinctively know what to eat for optimal health, balancing their protein, fat and carb intake in perfect proportions? In new, groundbreaking research that is transforming our understanding of nutrition, animals from locusts to lions and yes, humans too, demonstrate the remarkable science behind appetite.

Upon completing his historic work on the Human Genome Project, J. Craig Venter declared that he would sequence the genetic code of all life on earth. Thus began a fifteen-year quest to collect DNA from the world's oldest and most abundant form of life: microbes. Boarding the Sorcerer II, a 100-foot sailboat turned research vessel, Venter traveled over 65,000 miles around the globe to sample ocean water and the microscopic life within. In The Voyage of Sorcerer II, Venter and writer David Ewing Duncan tell the remarkable story of these expeditions and of the momentous discoveries that ensued.

Join the Colonize Epiales Challenge and enter a world that will test your skills, challenge your strategies, and require you to think fast. Compete against 11 other teams for four intense weeks by establishing an outpost in the treacherous virtual reality world of Epiales. Using cutting-edge technology and Winside Immersion Pods, you will be logging in to a lifelike experience—but be warned: it’s anything goes out there! Only one group can win the coveted Winside Scholarship. Will it be you?

No matter what your goals, who you know is as important as what you know. In the 21st century, networking is a combination of sales, marketing, relationship-building, and career management. It's the difference between those who get by and those who are getting ahead. But how do you build more effective offline relationships in the world of online connectivity? There are no shortcuts to creating value and opportunities with LinkedIn, but knowing the right approach will save you hours of frustration and add dollars to your bottom line.

How do firms compete? How do firms earn above normal returns? What's needed to sustain superior performance long term? An increasingly powerful answer to these fundamental questions of business strategy lies in the concept of dynamic capabilities. These are the skills, processes, routines, organizational structures, and disciplines that enable firms to build, employ, and orchestrate intangible assets relevant to satisfying customer needs, and which cannot be readily replicated by competitors.

The taste of gun oil from his duty weapon brought him out of alcohol-induced blackout. It was "Eat a bullet and die now or get my life right". He knew what he had to do but feared that he didn't have the courage to live sober and face his truths. Gutting himself of his false pride and ego was a tall order. Taking responsibility and not blaming others would be all but impossible. Thinking that the pain of living had to be worse than the pain of dying was a constant. Surrender was his only hope.

I am currently a business owner of 17 years providing financial relief services for unsecured debt in addition to assisting students with federal student loan relief and forgiveness. I have helped resolve over a billion dollars in debt relief and now my passion is to educate and empower others through my opinion on financial literacy. Disclaimer: Please note that, I am a certified financial counseling professional. I am not a licensed financial advisor therefore my opinion on any financial topic should not be used as financial advice.

When a body is discovered in New York Harbor on Christmas Eve, Detective Ryan, rising star of the local NYPD precinct, finds himself in a desperate race against time to solve a series of grisly murders. The trail of clues leads him along the Hudson River, from the bustling streets of the city to the quiet backwaters of upstate New York. What dark secrets are hiding in the bucolic idyll of the Catskills? Can Detective Ryan unravel the mystery before the snowstorm buries the truth?

Bridging the gap between textbook models of how public policy should work, and how the process actually works in contemporary Washington, Pathways of Power provides a framework that integrates the roles of political interests and policy ideals in the contemporary policy process.

Join your favourite Indie Horror authors for some tales about their adventures navigating the industry. The highs, the lows, and everything in between. Some of them give some tips and advice and others share their funny and embarrassing stories. This is not a "How To" book, but there are many great lessons inside if you are looking to write or boost where you are at the moment.

David Pollack, former College GameDay Analyst, and Jonathan Howes, Lead Pastor of Graystone Church, talk about all things God, Family, Marriage, and Sports. Dive in for wisdom, encouragement, fun, and laughter. RSSVERIFY

Drawing on ancient and contemporary wisdom and many moving stories, Leider and Shapiro invite readers on a journey to discover how to live authentically and wholeheartedly in the second half of life and, in doing so, find new ways to both enjoy the world and make a meaningful contribution to improving it.