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Where am I?Who am I?My vision's so blurred I can't see a thing. It's dark. I can tell. Even with my eyes closed, I can feel the oppressive weight of darkness. My throat's as dry as dust. My tongue feels like sandpaper. Tastes like sandpaper. There's a strong antiseptic odor in the air. Something's attached to my chest. Something's attached to my head. What's that blipping noise? My head is killing me. I feel weak, too weak to move. If this is death, the afterlife is not all it's cracked up to be. -- ComaFrom "Case 121" and "Silver Anniversary" to "Coma," "The Last Serious Man," and "Fogbound," Long Journey Home takes the reader on distinctive, eclectic, winding journeys through the astonishing complexities of devotion, relationships, longing, lust, and love with a dash of detective mysteries tossed in for additional spice.

Since the first death, humans have tried to understand it. We have sought answers to what is next. Are our loved ones gone forever? Or do they stand just on the other side of some flimsy, yet seemingly impenetrable membrane, waiting for the bravest of us to reach out?No one may ever truly know until they make the journey themselves, but that hasn't stopped us from telling each other stories, late at night, about the spirits and ghosts and demons who just might share our world, and of those who have been fortunate--or unfortunate--enough to make contact with them.MAKE YOUR PRESENCE KNOWN is an anthology for those who have ever pondered those questions, for those who seek to understand, and for those who enjoy those chilling stories of fiends and friends who speak to us from the other side.

In Dr. Paul Dunion's Family: In Search of Genuine Belonging, readers are taken on a journey to explore the many different ways that love can be derailed within a family dynamic. From the surface-level facade of the Looking Good Family to the emotionally Enmeshed and Estranged Families, Dunion provides insightful guidance on how to identify and break free from toxic patterns that may be holding us back.Through examining childhood roles and family expectations, readers are encouraged to step out of limiting beliefs and find their own path towards a healthy, whole love story. Dunion explores the concept of Enmeshment, where the family unit becomes the primary focus at the expense of individual interests, and the Estranged Family, where independence is valued above all else.But the real power of Family lies in its ability to guide readers towards a more complete understanding of love, one that cherishes both the self and others. With practical advice on how to navigate emotional intimacy and address relational breakdowns, Dunion's work is a profound invitation to find acceptance for where we come from while charting our own path towards individuation.Whether you come from a family that embraces or rejects individuality, Family: In Search of Genuine Belonging is an essential read for anyone looking to create a more authentic, fulfilling life. Dunion's insights and guidance offer a roadmap towards a whole love story that values both deep connections with others and a strong sense of self.

John Pietaro's latest collection might be referred to as "neo-modernist" in its reach-both backward and forward, with each phrase a full, radical grab. Innocent Postcards recalls the socio-political poison of the red scares, 1919 through the Cold War, as much as it celebrates visions, memories, emotions and the fight-back of the century. And still.Within you'll ponder black-and-white film and television, swoon to Spanish Civil War ballads, struggle through the evening news, groove to progressive jazz, cringe at the headlines and advertisements, and ride raucous punk and no wave. Also, marvel over seemingly mysterious documents on global spy sensations obtained through the FBI's open vault. The reports on rock stars and the Rowan and Martin Laugh-In show would be purely comical were the level of official ignorance not so repulsive.Oh, and the title? The "innocent postcards" overtly sent via airmail included cryptic messaging that might otherwise appear, well, innocent. You'll also find other tid-bits of the spy vs spy years tucked into these contents. Pay particular attention to the Bureau messages to and from the despotic J. Edgar Hoover.None of it should serve as comforting nostalgia."Innocent Postcards by John Pietaro lucidly and beautifully recalls the moods and realities of Cold War Culture and its impact upon us all today. If, as a recent New York Times critic wrote, American liberalism after the New Deal ran out of dreams and turned to the Cold War for a convenient enemy, we have all suffered immeasurably and may only now be emerging, we hope, from that long nightmare. Pietaro's poems offer a measure of recovery."-Paul Buhle, historian/author/editor, Encyclopedia of the American Left, Radical Hollywood, Blacklisted, Hiding in Plain Sight, Bohemians, SDS: A Graphic History, many more."Jazz is poetry is history is revolution is jazz. John Pietaro and I had a friend, Steve Dalachinsky, who hated the expression "jazz poet." Pietaro understands why. The pieces in this collection are not "jazz poems." They are jazz. They are poetry. They are part of the past and part of the future and we hope, part of the revolution."-Puma Perl, poet, writer, journalist, and frontwoman of Puma Perl & Friends. Her latest book is Birthdays Before and After."John Pietaro's collection Innocent Postcards is not a comforting nostalgia trip but a stark reminder of a turbulent past, inviting readers to reflect on the relentless pursuit of justice in the face of Cold War adversity. Written in language that is clear, precise and evocative, Pietaro explores the untold stories of bold writers, musicians, actors, dancers, and visual, film, and performance artists who risked their careers and lives for justice in a nation founded by and for a select few, proving that the past is present in all its poignant triumphs and defeats."-Richard Modiano, Director Emeritus Beyond Baroque Foundation and winner of the 2022 Joe Hill Prize for Labor Poetry

International playboy and owner of a jewelry empire that spreads across three continents, Dmitry Rostoff holds a memory close to this heart that not even his best friend Vlad Albrecht knows. When Dmitry learns the Russian ballerina he had a passionate affair with died in childbirth, bitterness and hate overrule all other emotions.Taking the baby out of Russia is an impossible snarl of red tape, but Dmitry gets his way, even if he leaves a trail of chaos in his wake.Natasha Sokolova planned to turn over the baby to Dmitry then walk away. Instead, she is on a plane to San Francisco with the baby and a cold, emotionless man who makes her heart pound with scorching attraction.The family matriarch and evil to her core Elizabeth Rostoff plots to gain control of the baby, no matter what it costs or who it hurts, and will do anything to make that happen. She blackmails Marie Dubois, the manager of their elite Paris store, to seduce Dmitry. But Marie reneges on the deal when former Special Forces officer Vlad Albrecht storms into her life.Once in America, Natasha finds herself entangled in a sticky web of lies created by the brutally calculating family matriarch. A web that forces Natasha to make a heartbreaking deal with the devil to protect the children-and man-she's come to love.A vicious circle of malicious deceit and heinous acts weave these people into a web they may never unravel.

What countries would you most like to visit? Parents can encourage children to explore in their quest for world knowledge. They can do this through world travels, where they will learn and discover places to enrich their lives. This book follows Kearis, a young African-American boy, as he takes the reader on trips that makes them want to explore the world.

Squad 7 is an elite anti-terrorism team comprising FBI agents and Chicago cops. Mike Buck, a veteran FBI Special Agent is the driving force of the Squad 7 team. He's calm and efficient, but his past weighs heavily on him-wartime guilt, a failed marriage, and his partner's recent on-duty death. As the new millennium begins, Buck's investigation of the death of an old Vietnamese immigrant, a simple, seemingly innocent man, unravels a twenty-five-year-old mystery with international political implications. The local Vietnamese community is closed to outsiders, but an opening is created when a Vietnamese American detective and former "boat person", Do Tron, from the Chicago Police Department, is added to the Squad. Together they battle local gangs, corrupt politicians, and even other elements of the FBI. Buck creates more tension by becoming romantically involved with the daughter of one of the Vietnamese leaders in Chicago. As Buck delves deeper into the case, he realizes he's up against something greater than he anticipated. He navigates a complex web of corruption, political intrigue, and violence across continents. Along the way, he uncovers the truth about his past and his role in the Vietnam War. The clock is ticking, and the stakes are high as Buck and Tron race to stop a dangerous plot threatening global security. But as the investigation intensifies, Buck's personal and professional lives collide, putting everything he's worked for at risk. Set against the backdrop of the waning days of the pre-911 world, "Dead Wong" is a gripping thriller that explores the intersection of crime, politics, and personal demons. Inspired by true events, filled with vivid characters, a fast-paced plot, and a stunning twist, this novel is a must-read for fans of suspense and action.

Discover the world of Viking mythology with Snorri Sturluson's 13th-century masterpiece, the Eddas. Unearth ancient narratives passed down through generations!

In Charlee Kate's first adventure, she makes a good friend. In this story, Charlee Kate and her friend Jimmy take a trip to the planet of Saturn. When they get there they meet a Bingledorf, her first alien friend..

Wolf of the Aegean, Book One of the Seafourthe Saga, is a gripping sea story rooted in history. It follows the journey of the Wolf of the Aegean, a passionate freedom fighter and privateer, and his loyal crew as they stand against the might of the Ottoman Empire and, later, the world's great empires.As they sail through the chapters, you'll be immersed in a tale of action, adventure, daring missions, and perilous encounters with historical figures. Amidst the chaos, an unexpected love story unfolds when the Wolf meets his Aphrodite, Lady Lynden Seafourthe of Scotland. Love at first sight becomes a reality in the enchanting Garden of Chateau-Versailles, Paris.But love is never simple, and as the Wolf embarks on a journey to fulfill Lady Seafourthe's contract to Cathay, he discovers that vengeance demands a heavy price. In a world where history unfolds in a cycle of thesis, antithesis, and synthesis, the Wolf's path is paved with challenges and heart-wrenching decisions.

When Avallon awakes in the middle of the night to find the tooth fairy reaching beneath her pillow, she has an important question to ask....Where does the tooth fairy get all that money?!Read along as pediatric dentist David Johnson reveals the answer to a question he's often asked by his patients. Learn some top secret lost-tooth information and take a peek into the magical world of the Tooth Fairy!

Care for a tour through the landscapes of a woman's heart? Here's your ride. Deborah Fruchey's "Shattered Windows" presents us with a chorus of women's voices: some hers, some imagined, some in-between. These short pieces are a trek through many hearts, each unique and somehow so familiar. One page captures keenly drawn despair...while the next is charged with hope...Then we turn the page for more. Fruchey observes each without judgment and with empathy aplenty. Each scenario, each emotion, each person here feels true and painted with a knowing eye. -Richard Loranger, author of "Mammal" and "Unit of Agency"

What Lies Buried...doesn't stay buried.Scarred by a lifetime of emotional abuse and traumatic violence, Gavin battles the triggers of Complex PTSD. His wife Katie is determined to support him despite the strain of his unpredictable reactions on their marriage.But returning to Boston to settle his father's estate reactivates Gavin's childhood scars, and more triggers. Then when he uncovers his family's mob history, his volatile reactions put him in the crosshairs of dangerous people. Worried for his safety, Katie packs up their toddler and joins him. While there, she begins sorting through her late parents' keepsakes, finding evidence of the artistic talent she abandoned after her father died, when she became child caregiver to her disabled mother. Eager to revive her unfulfilled past, Katie copes with Gavin's increasingly unstable behavior through her painting and new friendships that encourage her journey to self-discovery.As Gavin resists treatment and goes off the rails, secrets of his family's past threaten them all. The generational dysfunction in Kain's award-winning Secrets In The Mirror continues, as Katie faces her own emotional wounds and must choose between saving her marriage or saving their child...and herself.

Metamorphic Door is a shapeshifting landscape. To read this collection is to tour the meat cave, the hadal zone, the summer air strung with mayflies. These are poems of noticing, full of insects, birds, and rocks; but also of viral videos, message-bearing geese, and the rat galactic. Supinka writes with a lantern curiosity, casting light everywhere her poetic gaze goes and these beams are further illuminated by illustrations which accompany the poems, as well as the combination of the two: poetry comics, which are featured throughout the book. Step through the eponymous door, roam its organic trappings, and feel your ecological and temporal attention transformed.

Ласкаво просимо до чарівного світу молодша веселка забарвлення КОТІВ, освітньої серії дитячих книжок, створених для того, щоб захопити молодих розумів і познайомити їх із яскравим спектром кольорів. На кожній сторінці діти вивчатимуть їхні кольори за допомогою асоціації котів. Пов'язуючи кольори з об'єктами реального світу, діти навчаються різноманітним навичкам; контекстне навчання, покращення пам'яті, мультисенсорне навчання, мовний та когнітивний розвиток, а головне... креативність та уява! Серія молодша веселка обіцяє стати захоплюючим і навчальним компаньйоном для малюків, коли вони вирушають у цю барвисту подорож раннього навчання.

ยินดีต้อนรับสู่โลกอันน่าหลงใหลของ " จูเนียร์สายรุ้ง สีของแมว" หนังสือชุดการศึกษาสำหรับเด็กที่ออกแบบมาเพื่อดึงดูดจิตใจของเด็กๆ ในขณะเดียวกันก็แนะนำให้พวกเขารู้จักกับสเปกตรัมของสีสันที่สดใส ในแต่ละหน้า เด็กๆ จะได้เรียนรู้เรื่องสีต่างๆ ผ่านสมาคมแมว ด้วยการเชื่อมโยงสีเข้ากับวัตถุในโลกแห่งความเป็นจริง เด็ก ๆ จะได้เรียนรู้ทักษะที่หลากหลาย การเรียนรู้ตามบริบท การเพิ่มประสิทธิภาพความจำ การเรียนรู้หลายประสาทสัมผัส การพัฒนาภาษาและความรู้ความเข้าใจ และที่สำคัญที่สุด... ความคิดสร้างสรรค์และจินตนาการ! ซีรีส์ Junior Rainbow สัญญาว่าจะเป็นเพื่อนคู่หูที่มีส่วนร่วมและได้ความรู้สำหรับเด็กๆ เมื่อพวกเขาเริ่มต้นการเดินทางที่มีสีสันของการเรียนรู้ตั้งแต่เนิ่นๆ

from the author: The book is putting my current life in perspective beginning with Covid/Trump/Ukraine war times, looking back through relationships in my life, then forward in metaphysical/philosophical ways to my inevitable end, a sort of dance with death. Full Moon Midnight means it's late and time is running out but there's still light and an awesome beauty in the cycle of life."There is a rare delicacy, a fragility, a soft tenderness in the poemsof Belinda Subraman's FULL MOON MIDNIGHT that is seldomseen in a book of verse. Each poem is a translucent pale yellowpetal on a Texas rainbow cactus flower. But don't be fooled. Belinda Subraman's poems are also lightning and thunder, a storm of words filled with suffering, ecstasy, and release. FULL MOON MIDNIGHT faces the brutal and the mundane and transmutes all the pain into a new book of revelation. FULL MOON MIDNIGHT is an unanticipated but so welcome master work from the brilliant Belinda Subraman."-Ron Whitehead, U.S. National Lifetime Beat Poet Laureate"In this new collection of poems, you can sense how Belinda has evolved and conquered an even more powerful expression. At times her poems are like paintings or photos. Other poems give life to her skills of playing with words, playing with rhythm and rhymes in a skillful manner, yet constantly with something urgent to tell the reader. Some poems are timeless while others delve into the present with its dark and foreboding clouds of war and massmurder. Others are very personal and intense where time and decay have their say. Her poems can be about being alone in the woods as a small child or about a bitter mother being hard on her. But there is no bitterness here, the joy of nature shines through. Although death, as it should, plays its part."-Bengt O Björklund, Swedish Lifetime Beat Poet Laureate"Reading FULL MOON MIDNIGHT by Belinda Subraman is like going on a vast, exciting journey through everything, each topic fully explored by an observant, discerning poet seeking deeper awareness, deeper consciousness, better answers. No subject is left out in this wide-ranging collection. We find insomnia, writer's block, war, mass shooters, activism, abusive mothers, false religion, the earth, meditation, zen, science, death, loss, eternity. Subraman is activist, lover, daughter, wife, historian, aesthetic observer/philosopher. Each poem is a pearl, finely created as in this excerpt from one of my many favorites, Infinite Mollusk: "A chambered nautilus/breathing water/exhibits mastery of life/tentacles sensing/fingers in the waves/pointing nowhere//everywhere//the inclusive mind/is love in action//the mind creates the abyss/the heart crosses it." And again in The Answer: " I see it now in everything I do -/A hazy hint of enlightenment -/In my handwriting, my painting,/The fizzy vibrations -/Atoms dancing infinitely/In the all encompassing unnameable bliss." I am so impressed with this beautiful work by a poet dedicated to words, knowledge, deep understanding. This is the kind of book that makes me realize how much I love poetry. I found myself reading each poem again and again, hoping that, with the poet, I would find some answers. What better experience from a book of poems?" -Susan Ward Mickelberry, author of And Blackberries Grew Wild

"جونیئر رینبو کلرز آف کیٹس" کی پرفتن دنیا میں خوش آمدید، بچوں کی ایک تعلیمی کتابی سیریز جو نوجوان ذہنوں کو رنگوں کے متحرک سپیکٹرم سے متعارف کرواتے ہوئے انہیں موہ لینے کے لیے ڈیزائن کی گئی ہے۔ ہر صفحے پر، بچے بلیوں کے ساتھ مل کر اپنے رنگ سیکھیں گے۔ رنگوں کو حقیقی دنیا کے مضامین سے جوڑ کر، بچے مختلف قسم کی مہارتیں سیکھتے ہیں۔ سیاق و سباق کی تعلیم، یادداشت میں اضافہ، کثیر حسی سیکھنے، زبان اور علمی ترقی، اور سب سے اہم... تخلیقی صلاحیت اور تخیل! جونیئر رینبو سیریز چھوٹے بچوں کے لیے ایک پرکشش اور تعلیمی ساتھی بننے کا وعدہ کرتی ہے جب وہ ابتدائی تعلیم کے اس رنگین سفر کا آغاز کرتے ہیں۔

Добро пожаловать в очаровательный мир Юная радуга цвета кошек, серии образовательных детских книг, призванных увлечь юные умы и познакомить их с ярким спектром цветов. На каждой странице дети узнают свои цвета, общаясь с кошками. Связывая цвета с предметами реального мира, дети приобретают различные навыки; контекстное обучение, улучшение памяти, мультисенсорное обучение, языковое и когнитивное развитие, а самое главное... творчество и воображение! Сериямладший радуга обещает стать увлекательным и обучающим компаньоном для самых маленьких, когда они отправляются в это красочное путешествие раннего обучения.

"जूनियर रेनबो कलर्स ऑफ कैट्स" की आकर्षक दुनिया में आपका स्वागत है, यह एक शैक्षिक बच्चों की पुस्तक श्रृंखला है जो युवा दिमागों को रंगों के जीवंत स्पेक्ट्रम से परिचित कराते हुए उन्हें मोहित करने के लिए डिज़ाइन की गई है। प्रत्येक पृष्ठ में, बच्चे बिल्लियों की संगति के माध्यम से उनके रंग सीखेंगे। रंगों को वास्तविक दुनिया के विषयों के साथ जोड़कर, बच्चे विभिन्न प्रकार के कौशल सीखते हैं; प्रासंगिक शिक्षा, स्मृति वृद्धि, बहु-संवेदी शिक्षा, भाषा और संज्ञानात्मक विकास, और सबसे महत्वपूर्ण... रचनात्मकता और कल्पना! जूनियर रेनबो सीरीज़ छोटे बच्चों के लिए एक आकर्षक और शैक्षिक साथी बनने का वादा करती है क्योंकि वे प्रारंभिक शिक्षा की इस रंगीन यात्रा पर निकलते हैं।

Two immature druggies, Nell and Trust, witness the murder of a local menace named Tow Man. Fleeing the scene, Nell embarks on a soul-searching journey to trim their threads of misery and unlock the secret to romantic love. Along the way, Nell encounters a geriatric bear and an experimental exhibitionist privy to the world of trolls. Upon returning to their hometown of Atlantic City, Nell is courted by a creepy teenager. While temporary solace is found in an aging sugar baby, a bout of loneliness causes Nell to reunite with Trust. Closure comes when they are visited by Tow Man's ghost who offers the gift of eternal good luck. While Trust discovers their passion for weeping, Nell heads off on one last adventure with a giant cloth flower that can be ridden through the sky like a broomstick.

『ジュニア レインボー ヘビの色』の魅惑的な世界へようこそ。この教育児童書シリーズは、若い心を魅了し、鮮やかな色のスペクトルを紹介するように設計されています。各ページで、子供たちはヘビの関連付けを通じて自分の色を学びます。 色を現実世界の主題と関連付けることで、子供たちはさまざまなスキルを学びます。状況に応じた学習、記憶力の強化、多感覚学習、言語と認知の発達、そして最も重要なことに...創造性と想像力です。ジュニア レインボー シリーズは、このカラフルな早期学習の旅に乗り出す小さなお子様にとって、魅力的で教育的なパートナーとなることをお約束します。

"El Secreto de ADA" es un thriller tecnológico que conduce a los lectores a un viaje a través del mundo de la inteligencia artificial y la ciencia médica. Samantha, una joven científica, tendrá que enfrentarse a dilemas éticos y desafíos personales. El engranaje tecnológico perfecto, pero un suceso desconcertante provocará un giro inesperado en los acontecimientos. La nueva caja de Pandora del mundo moderno está aquí.

Elizabeth Burnett and her retinue set out to find larger-than-life creatures that appear in the chronicles of Magellan's circumnavigation. The explorers are beset with danger and tribulations as they traverse Patagonia in search of the elusive creatures, their arrival presaged by a fateful prophesy. An engaging and suspenseful tale of adventure, of quest and discovery, of encounters with the unknown and what they reveal about the undergirding of our humanity.

A step-by-step guidebook on countering antisemitism and hate for parents, grandparents, and educators of Jewish children.

Monica Stewart is an irresistibly beautiful black women, who is very successful in the real estate industry in Atlanta. She is a dedicated wife and mother. Her faith is tested when her marriage begins to suffer and her emotional and sexual desires are ignored by her husband. Her world is suddenly turned upside down, after the shattering discovery that she thought would never happen with her marriage. Now, Monica has to make difficult decisions regarding her marriage and her family. Being her first time dealing with neglect by her husband, Monica continues to fight through her pain and desire for her husband's love and touch. What happens to marriages when one partner refuses to give the attention and communication needed? Monica soon finds out and is determined to make her marriage works, for the love of her daughter and the will to make her husband realize that she is a dedicated wife. After a near disaster, Monica meets Kenneth Mann, who is an Atlanta fireman. Their friendship starts to grow and Monica knows that Kenneth has developed feelings for her. Although she is flattered with Kenneth's desire to pursue her, Monica fights to resist the temptation. Will she eventually let Kenneth all the way into her world? Or will her will to stay faithful to her husband keep her faithful? Although Monica finds Kenneth irresistible, she continues to keep her emotions and desires to a distant. Her marriage continues to be the most important part of her life, wanting her husband to return to the man that he once was

He's a hardened ex-criminal. She's a stranger to his world.Adrik Volkov worked hard to wipe the slate clean of his criminal past for his sake and his brother's. Bringing Volkov Industries into the 21st century has taken everything he's got. But it's been worth it. His company's patented mining techniques for harvesting rare earth metals used in electronics and smart tech have made him a billionaire.Instead of breaking legs and taking names, he's attending parties with people he neither likes nor understands. It's all part of his new title. But money can't erase his harsh upbringing. Once a brawler, always a brawler. Those skills come in handy when he sees a woman being accosted at one of the ritzy, booze filled gatherings he must attend.Sofia DiFalco was more than just a damsel in distress. The curvy stranger made his body buzz with desire and his hard heart beat a little faster. From the second he saw her, Adrik wanted only one thing. Sofia in his bed. But after one tantalizing night, she disappears without a trace.He tries to forget her, but she's an obsession, and he just can't let go.