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Studies have shown that 20 minutes of meditation twice a day are actually more effective than drugs in reducing mild hypertension. In this audio version of her book How to Meditate, the author reviews both the spiritual and physical benefits of meditation.

Dr. Richard Atkins and Dr. Monica Gray suspect that the newest surgical robot AI, is intentionally injuring patients on the OR table when it judges them to be bad for society – rapists and murderers, but also billionaires and politicians. Can Atkins and Gray prove the AI is acting maliciously? Will the hospital and the manufacturer listen to them if it risks billions in corporate profits? The world’s best surgeons and computer programmers struggle to regain control of the operating room before it costs them their jobs, their reputations, and their lives. In 2050, all doctors use robots ...

From Annapolis to the classroom, discover key lessons on effective teacher leadership through the experiences of one courageous teacher.

Last spring Claire's seemingly normal - if not totally screwed up - life was tossed on its head. For five years she'd been one of the damned - a human that knows the truth about the otherworldly among us. She'd worked for The Boss - the Demon King himself - as his administrative assistant, handling everything from early retirements, to Maintenance's incessant requests for dental. No one gets dental.

It Came From the Darkness is a unique collection of drabbles (stories of 100 words exactly) and artwork, compiled by Red Cape Publishing and Philip Rogers 101 PR in aid of the Max the Brave Fund. A huge number of horror writers, poets, artists, and film makers have come together to support the cause and offer the listener something special. Each piece of writing begins with the same five words, but the stories themselves are all wonderfully varied. So dig in, take each tale one bloody bite at a time, and beware of what comes from the darkness.

In a collection of letters, Kelly shares her journey through self-awareness and healing through the lenses of biblical and spiritual truths combined with mental and emotional therapy. She bravely shares her pains, regrets, experiences, life lessons, and wisdom of what she should have done differently. She hopes that it provides a different perspective, transforms your thoughts about your actions, and gives you courage to take your own journey!

"Transform your grief into growth with Brian Smith, an empathetic life coach, certified grief educator, public speaker, and author who has walked the treacherous path of profound loss. Grief 2 Growth unravels the intricacies of life, death, and the spaces in between, offering listeners a new perspective on what it means to be 'Planted. Not Buried.'Join Brian and his compelling guests—bereaved parents, life coaches, mediums, healers, near death experiencers, and experts in various fields—as they discuss topics like survival guilt, synchronicities, and the scientific evidence supporting the ...

Angela Bishop, a leader in global finance, battles with Freyja, the very AI she trained to match her talents, for dominance of the global financial world. Discover the electrifying new thriller where artificial intelligence and human ambition collide in a battle for supremacy over the global financial system. In the high-stakes world of financial wizardry, Angela Bishop has unleashed a force beyond her control: Freyja, an AI with a mind of her own. Crafted to dominate the investment game, she’s become self-aware—and she’s not playing by the rules anymore. Beautiful, brilliant, and ...

This podcast is hosted by the Owner/Founder of Your Speaking Voice LLC, Joshua D. Smith. Extending from the values of the business, the purpose of the podcast is to provide a focus on: - Relationships: Personal connections are the underpinnings of creating many of the values in our lives. Without them, we are unable to provide opportunities for ourselves and potentially others. - Confidence: Being able to overcome challenges with the knowledge and skill sets that we have help us to showcase "the best version of ourselves". We are willing to pursue our aspirations/passions by being able to see ...

C Is for Cannibals, the third book in an epic series of 26 horror anthologies. In this audiobook, you will find a collection of 13 gut-wrenching stories from some of the finest independent writers on the scene today. From those with a taste for human flesh to people merely trying to survive, C Is for Cannibals contains a range of twisted stories not for the weak of stomach.

Water, is the fourth in a series of four horror anthologies based on the elements. Within this book, you will find a variety of stories from some of the best independent horror writers on the scene today. Immerse yourself in tales of shipwrecks, evil spirits, terrifying aquatic creatures, and much more.

The world is on the verge of an age of enlightenment. Generations have passed since mankind was last forced to contend with magic and monsters. Yet, in the True North, unbeknownst to anyone, an embittered king has released his most fearsome and hated enemy. That loathsome creature is Moleb, the last giant. Now freed from isolation, the giant wanders south to find both healing and revenge. After haunting the borders of Russland for decades, Moleb is finally granted a chance for redemption.

When Dr. Monica Gray’s unrivaled robotic surgery skills thrust her into the midst of a bitter war, she finds herself fighting for more than just her patients’ lives. As the leading telesurgeon in the world, Monica is persuaded to lend her cutting-edge talents to NATO’s war effort against Russia’s invasion of Finland. But what begins as a call to serve those in need quickly escalates into a high-stakes game of global espionage. Soon Monica and her uncannily adept AI surgical partner, Adam Two, become targets of the ruthless Russian Intelligence apparatus. Determined to prevent Monica...

Cora takes us on an emotional journey with intriguing tales of her youth through the segregated past of the Louisiana Bayou. She shares joyful and sometimes heartbreaking memories of the times she spent in the rural south, from stories of oppression to tales of lustful temptations in the nights at the swamp. Despite the racism and discrimination she faces, Cora perseveres and overcomes the various adversities she encounters, sometimes even battling them with her deep-rooted spells and rituals passed down from her ancestors.

Author and Historian Thomas D. Perry started the Perry Family Scholarship in 2021 when his parents died within two months of each other. Since then eight students from Patrick County High School in Stuart, Virginia, have received $500 each. This book is divided into three parts. In Part One Perry writes about his mother, Betty Jane Hobbs Perry, who gave Tom his love of books and history. In Part Two Perry writes about his father, Erie Meredith Perry, an educator for thirty years in Patrick County. In Part Three the student recipients write about the topic of their choosing from the Civil ...

This thirty-first issue of Tales from the Canyons of the Damned consists of five sharp, suspenseful, thought provoking short stories - each from a different featured master of speculative fiction. Tales from the Canyons of the Damned: No. 31 features "Fortune Cookies" by Hunter C. Eden; "That Time of Year" by D.K. Cassidy, "The Pairing Witch" by David Alan Jones, "Similar" by Holly Heisey, and "#Eddie_and_June" by Daniel Arthur Smith.

Dr. Monica Gray and her medical partner, Adam Two, the surgical AI, identify a virus that significantly accelerates cancer growth. Patients who contract the virus face certain death within weeks. Monica and Adam race to create a treatment to save lives, while being opposed by the tradition-bound procedures of the hospital. Monica and Adam have created a unique procedure for excising the cancerous tissue and directly treating the surrounding cells with a vaccine that can stop the spread. However, there have been no clinical trials, and the procedure requires a precision that can only be ...

Six essential steps to your millionaire status. In the transformative book "Becoming the Millionaire Employee," readers are offered an unconventional roadmap to achieving financial independence without the need to leap into the uncertain world of entrepreneurship. Through a clear, concise, and actionable plan, this book dismantles the myth that only business owners can amass significant wealth, instead illustrating how everyday employees can turn their salaries into substantial personal fortunes. The United States, a nation where 3 million of its citizens are millionaires, is fertile ground...

Scott is a gay father of four children who lives in the San Francisco Bay area. Lisa is hetero-flexible, single mom of one grown daughter who lives in Tacoma, Washington. Scott and Lisa have know each other for more than 20 years. She's the closest thing he's ever had to a fag-hag. They love to shoot the shit and talk about EVERYTHING - Writers, writing, books, parenting, politics, social justice, religion, spooky stuff, life after death, science, pop culture, and current events happening in our out-of-whack world! I hope you enjoy the show!

In the early 20th century, a fire threatened to consume the entire American West. One man, a dedicated member of the much-derided Rangers, set himself against it. As the blaze devoured the proud timber of the Rocky Mountains, something else was devouring the humanity of the men and women in its path....