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This is the story of one family's pain, passion and will to survive as their loved one clings to life. We have all heard the saying, 'Miracles can happen every day,' but until you see one with your own eyes, you rarely believe that to be true. This story will help you believe in that saying. In April of 2017, Maria DeLuca Mckee and her entire family witnessed a miracle first-hand that will forever strengthen their faith, and the belief of everyone around them. An entire community came together for a cause that appeared hopeless until the very end. Maria was in a coma for nearly two weeks and the diagnosis was grim to say the least. It wasn't the first time in her life she was on the cusp of staring death in the face though, and that journey is also detailed in this tale. It is woven perfectly from past to present with dramatic reality in every chapter. Each chapter ends with a cliffhanger that will keep you wanting more as you will need to know what happens next. Included are very shocking details never before shared. This book goes beyond the patient on the table, and explores further into the family around Maria that went through every step of this hell with her. The story is told by her youngest son, Vince, who refused to give up hope and created a movement he lovingly titled "Fight Maria, Fight!"

How about a challenge you can't resist? Unlock the Beauty of the Italian Language with Engaging, Dual-Language Stories! Are you an advanced learner of Italian ready to take your comprehension, vocabulary, and fluency to new heights? 20 Advanced Short Stories in Italian is the perfect companion for language enthusiasts who want to immerse themselves in authentic Italian while expanding their skills. This thoughtfully crafted collection is tailored for learners at the B2-C1 level, offering narratives that explore universal themes like resilience, connection, and transformation.Key Features:Dual-Language Format: Every story is presented in Italian with an English translation on the opposite page. This parallel layout allows seamless comparison, making it easier to understand complex sentence structures and nuances. Wide Range of Themes: Explore 20 compelling stories such as Un'Estate in Toscana, Le Lettere di Mio Padre, and Quando Abbiamo Ballato sotto le Stelle, each reflecting unique aspects of Italian life and culture. Comprehension Questions: After each story, test your understanding with five multiple-choice questions. Answers are included at the end of the book to track your progress. Advanced Focus: Designed for learners who have mastered the basics, this volume eliminates vocabulary lists, encouraging you to rely on your intuition and contextual clues to unlock new words. Flexible Learning: Work through each story at your own pace, enjoying the process of learning through captivating narratives. Take the next step in your Italian language journey with 20 Advanced Short Stories in Italian. Dive into the beauty of the language, sharpen your skills, and fall in love with the art of storytelling-all while discovering the essence of Italian culture.Get your copy now!

In this USA Today bestselling debut novel, Neil Abramson explores the beauty and redemptive power of human-animal relationships and the true meaning of communication in all of its diverse forms. As a veterinarian, Helena was required to choose when to end the lives of the terminally ill animals in her care. Now that she has died, she is afraid to face them and finally admit to herself that her thirty-seven years of life were meaningless, error-ridden, and forgettable. So Helena lingers, a silent observer haunted by the life she left behind-her shattered attorney husband, David; her houseful of damaged but beloved animals; and her final project, Cindy, a chimpanzee trained to use sign language who may be able to unlock the mysteries of animal communication and consciousness. When Cindy is scheduled for a research experiment that will undoubtedly take her life, David must call upon everything he has learned from Helena to save her. In the explosive courtroom drama that follows, all the threads of Helena's life entwine and tear as Helena and David confront their mistakes, grief, and loss and discover what it really means to be human. Abramson's next novel, JUST LIFE, published in May 2016.

Legends born in the shadows of ruin. The adventurer’s paradise of Haven flourishes, while a dark power within the adjacent ruins of Parlainth stirs. Parlainth was once Thera’s crown jewel in Barsaive, but the opulent city was brought low during the Scourge. When Namegivers first returned to the world, a group of adepts came together to found a town on the ruin’s borders. From this town, countless young heroes have embarked on quests for fortune and glory. Nearly five years after the end of the Second Theran War, more heroes than ever before flock to the chaotic frontier town. The troll explorer-turned-mayor, Torgak, is getting on in years. The Association of Unaffiliated Explorers agitates for fair and balanced elections to appoint his replacement. The dwarf merchants of Throal and vested Theran interests eye the changing market hungrily. With so many looking to Haven’s political future, it has fallen to private interests, the Adventuring Companies of Haven, to ensure that Barsaive’s next generation of heroes do not fall to ignoble fates. This sourcebook provides a description of Haven’s history and lays out its prominent players as of 1517 TH. It provides additional rules and guidelines for players as well as gamemasters who wish to participate in the Earthdawn community’s Legends of Barsaive adventures that are run at various tables around the globe. This text also provides guidelines for running Legends of Barsaive adventures as a campaign at your home table. In addition to the revised and expanded Haven Guidebook, this book collects the first eight Legends of Barsaive adventures: Toys in the Attic, Lip Service, Separation Anxiety, That Which Was Lost, Games of the Hungry, Glass Houses, Heavy Metal Queen, and Brain Scratch.

A glittering, bold, darkly funny novel about two sisters—one in New York, one in Singapore—who are bound by an ancient secret Sisterhood is difficult for Su and Emerald. Su leads a sheltered, moneyed life as the picture-perfect wife of a conservative politician in Singapore. Emerald is a nihilistic sugar baby in New York, living from whim to whim and using her charms to make ends meet. But they share a secret: once, they were snakes, basking under a full moon in Tang dynasty China. A thousand years later, their mysterious history is the only thing still binding them together. When Emerald experiences a violent encounter in Central Park and Su boards the next flight to New York, the two reach a tenuous reconciliation for the first time in decades. Su convinces Emerald to move to Singapore so she can keep an eye on her—but she soon begins to worry that Emerald's irrepressible behavior will out them both, in a sparkling, affluent city where everything runs like clockwork and any deviation from the norm is automatically suspect. Razor-sharp, hilarious, and raw in emotion, Sister Snake explores chosen family, queerness, passing, and the struggle against conformity. Reimagining the Chinese folktale “The Legend of the White Snake,” this is a novel about being seen for who you are—and, ultimately, how to live free.

What can the fall of Rome teach us about the decline of the West today? A historian and a political economist, both experts in their field, investigate Over the last three centuries, the West rose to dominate the planet. Then, suddenly, around the turn of the millennium, history reversed. Faced with economic stagnation and internal political division, the West has found itself in rapid decline. This is not the first time the global order has witnessed such a dramatic rise and fall. The Roman Empire followed a similar arc from dizzying power to disintegration - a fact that is more than a strange historical coincidence. In Why Empires Fall, historian Peter Heather and political economist John Rapley use this Roman past to think anew about the contemporary West, its state of crisis, and what paths we could take out of it. In this exceptional, transformative intervention, Heather and Rapley explore the uncanny parallels - and productive differences - between the two cases, moving beyond the familiar tropes of invading barbarians and civilizational decay to learn new lessons from ancient history. From 399 to 1999, the life cycles of empires, they argue, sow the seeds of their inevitable destruction. The era of western global domination has reached its end - so what comes next?

What can the fall of Rome teach us about the decline of the West today? A historian and a political economist, both experts in their field, investigate Over the last three centuries, the West rose to dominate the planet. Then, suddenly, around the turn of the millennium, history reversed. Faced with economic stagnation and internal political division, the West has found itself in rapid decline. This is not the first time the global order has witnessed such a dramatic rise and fall. The Roman Empire followed a similar arc from dizzying power to disintegration - a fact that is more than a strange historical coincidence. In Why Empires Fall, historian Peter Heather and political economist John Rapley use this Roman past to think anew about the contemporary West, its state of crisis, and what paths we could take out of it. In this exceptional, transformative intervention, Heather and Rapley explore the uncanny parallels - and productive differences - between the two cases, moving beyond the familiar tropes of invading barbarians and civilizational decay to learn new lessons from ancient history. From 399 to 1999, the life cycles of empires, they argue, sow the seeds of their inevitable destruction. The era of western global domination has reached its end - so what comes next?

A Brittle Paper Notable African Book of 2023 A gripping multigenerational novel that explores the history and human cost of colonialism in the Congo. April 1958. Organizing the Brussels World’s Fair, the biggest international event since the end of the Second World War, subcommissioner Robert Dumont cedes to pressure from the royal palace: there will be a “Congolese village” in one of the seven pavilions devoted to the settlements. Among the eleven members of this “human zoo” assembled to put on a show at the foot of the Atomium is the young Tshala, daughter of the intractable king of the Bakuba. From her native Kasai to Brussels via Léopoldville, the princess’s journey unfolds—until her forced exhibition at Expo 58, where we lose track of her. Summer 2004. Newly arrived in Belgium, a niece of the missing princess crosses paths with a man haunted by the ghost of his father—Francis Dumont, professor of law at the Free University of Brussels. A breathtaking series of events will reveal to them a secret the former subcommissioner of Expo 58 carried to his grave. From one century to the next, In the Belly of the Congo confronts History with a capital “H” to pose the central question of the colonial equation: Can the past pass?

Krita is a free, open-source digital painting program with industry-leading functionality and a creative suite of tools able to bring any visual idea to life. It allows for a fast, clean approach to creating digital art, without the hassle of pay-to-play or subscription license fees, but just like all other art software, it takes time and effort to learn it. This book provides a comprehensive look into functional tools, visual problem-solving, and leading painting techniques using Krita to unleash your inner artist. You'll learn the functionality and tools of Krita for creating digital and print-quality work as well as explore manipulation toolsets, custom brush creation, overviews of color spaces, and layer management. As you progress, you'll get to grips with 'key styles' needed to make professional-grade digital art, through techniques such as photobashing, 3D paint-overs, and more traditional painting methods, along with covering how Krita handles these workflows. Next, you'll work through a few step-by-step art pieces using the skills and tools learned throughout the book. By the end of this Krita book, you'll have a solid understanding of the Krita work environment and be able to bring your artistic visions to life with a myriad of leading industry-standard techniques.

Wireshark is a popular and powerful packet analysis tool that helps network administrators investigate latency issues and potential attacks. Over the years, there have been many enhancements to Wireshark's functionality. This book will guide you through essential features so you can capture, display, and filter data with ease. In addition to this, you'll gain valuable tips on lesser-known configuration options, which will allow you to complete your analysis in an environment customized to suit your needs. This updated second edition of Learn Wireshark starts by outlining the benefits of traffic analysis. You'll discover the process of installing Wireshark and become more familiar with the interface. Next, you'll focus on the Internet Suite and then explore deep packet analysis of common protocols such as DNS, DHCP, HTTP, and ARP. The book also guides you through working with the expert system to detect network latency issues, create I/O and stream graphs, subset traffic, and save and export captures. Finally, you'll understand how to share captures using CloudShark, a browser-based solution for analyzing packet captures. By the end of this Wireshark book, you'll have the skills and hands-on experience you need to conduct deep packet analysis of common protocols and network troubleshooting as well as identify security issues.

Discover the Magic of Iceland While Learning English Naturally Have you ever dreamed of traveling to a land where fire meets ice, where the ground steams with ancient heat, and where the sun dances across the sky even at midnight? Welcome to Iceland - a country of breathtaking beauty, powerful nature, and extraordinary resilience. Join Emma, Ethan, Maya, Leo, Sofia, and Noah - six teenagers from the World Explorer Academy - as they embark on their 24th global adventure. This time, their mission takes them to the land of geysers, glaciers, and geothermal wonders. But this is not just a sightseeing trip. In Iceland, they will discover something far more valuable than any treasure: the power of resilience. In this exciting story-based English learning book, you will: Explore Iceland's most famous landmarks - from the powerful Gullfoss waterfall to the erupting Strokkur geyser and the historic site of the world's oldest parliament Learn natural English through realistic conversations with local Icelandic friends Discover fascinating cultural traditions, from baking bread in geothermal ground to celebrating the unique Culture Night festival Master practical vocabulary and useful expressions that you can use in real life Build confidence in reading comprehension, speaking, and writing through interactive exercises after every chapter Why This Book is Different Most English learning books feel like textbooks. They are dry, boring, and disconnected from real life. This book is different. It immerses you in a gripping adventure where you learn English naturally - through stories, emotions, and real cultural experiences. You will not memorize vocabulary lists. You will live the language. Who Is This Book For? Teenagers aged 12 to 18 who want to learn English in a fun and engaging way Adult beginners (A1-A2 level) looking for an enjoyable alternative to traditional courses Travel lovers who want to explore the world through reading Parents and teachers searching for educational materials that are both entertaining and effective Anyone who feels bored with traditional English textbooks What You Will Gain By the end of this book, you will not only have improved your English reading comprehension and vocabulary - you will also feel like you have truly visited Iceland. You will understand its culture, its people, and its unique spirit. Most importantly, you will learn the life value of resilience - the strength to face challenges with courage and determination. A Complete Learning Experience Every chapter includes: Vocabulary in Context - Learn new words naturally Useful Expressions - Sound like a native speaker Speaking Practice - Build confidence in conversation Reading Comprehension Questions - Check your understanding Fun Facts - Discover surprising cultural insights Mini Challenges - Apply what you have learned At the end of the book, you will find a Country Snapshot, a Travel Passport page, a Final Review Quiz, and a thrilling teaser for the next adventure - so you will want to continue your learning journey. Start Your Adventure Today The world is waiting for you. Open this book, join the World Explorer Academy, and discover that learning English can be the adventure of a lifetime. Travel. Discover. Learn. Around the World in Easy English

Before the international superstardom, the stadiums and the global success of Make It Big, Wham! were two ambitious school friends trying to turn cheap demos, club culture and youthful confidence into a career. Iconic Albums: Wham! - The Fantastic Era (1983) tells the story of the duo's explosive rise from George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley's teenage friendship to the release of their chart-topping debut album, Fantastic. The book follows the collapse of their early band The Executive, the creation of the first Wham! demos, their difficult deal with Innervision and the initial failure of "Wham Rap! (Enjoy What You Do?)". It explores how an unexpected Top of the Pops appearance transformed "Young Guns (Go for It!)" into a breakthrough hit and how George Michael rapidly developed from an inexperienced teenage songwriter into the musical driving force behind one of Britain's hottest new pop acts. Every song from Fantastic is examined, including "Bad Boys," "A Ray of Sunshine," "Love Machine," "Club Tropicana," "Nothing Looks the Same in the Light" and "Come On!", alongside the hit singles that established Wham!'s original combination of funk, soul, humour, youthful rebellion and irresistible pop. The book also explores the colourful image of early Wham!, the famous Ibiza video for "Club Tropicana," the Club Fantastic tour, the growing importance of George Michael as a producer and the increasingly bitter contractual battle that eventually allowed George and Andrew to escape Innervision. By the end of the Fantastic era, Wham! had achieved a UK number-one album-but George Michael was already outgrowing the sound and image that had made them famous. The next chapter would bring "Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go," "Freedom," "Careless Whisper" and international superstardom. This is the story of the album that made all of it possible.

Social Studies Daily Practice Workbook by ArgoPrep allows students to build foundational skills and review concepts. Our workbooks explore social studies topics in-depth with ArgoPrep's 5 E's to build social studies mastery. Our workbooks offer students 20 weeks of practice of various social studies skills required for 8th Grade including History, Civics and Government, Geography, and Economics. Students will explore science topics in-depth with ArgoPrep's 5 E'S to build social studies mastery.Engaging with the topic: Read a short text on the topic and answer multiple-choice questions. Exploring the topic: Interact with the topic on a deeper level by collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data. Explaining the topic: Make sense of the topic by explaining and beginning to draw conclusions about the data. Experimenting with the topic: Investigate the topic through hands-on, easy to implement experiments. Elaborating on the topic: Reflect on the topic and use all information learned to draw conclusions and evaluate results. ArgoPrep's 8th Grade Social Studies Daily Practice Workbook is state-aligned and aligns with the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). Here's a preview of what our workbook covers!Reconstruction Industrialization and Unionization Immigration The Progressive Era Western Expansion After the Civil War American Imperialism World War I Civil Rights After World War I The Roaring Twenties and the Stock Market Crash The Great Depression The New Deal World War II Fighting World War II and Its Aftermath The Cold War Post-War America The Civil Rights Movement The Vietnam War Era America in the 70s The End of the Cold War America and the Global World ArgoPrep is one of the leading providers of K-8 supplemental educational products. At ArgoPrep, our goal is to provide you with the best workbooks and learning experience. Just in the past year, ArgoPrep has received many awards for it's curriculum and workbooks.

What if solitude wasn't something to fear-but something to master? In a world that often glorifies constant connection, The Art of Being Alone offers a powerful, reflective, and practical guide to embracing solitude as a source of wisdom, peace, and strength-especially in the later stages of life. Blending deep psychological insight, economic perspective, and spiritual reflection, Dr. Trinadh explores how solitude and mortality can become pathways to self-awareness, legacy, and lasting fulfillment. This timely book is essential reading for those seeking meaning in their personal journey while also understanding the economic, social, and psychological forces shaping aging in today's world. 🔍 Inside, you'll discover: Part I: The Journey Toward Solitude and Awareness Explore how solitude serves as both our first and final companion, and understand the emotional and psychological depth of confronting mortality. Part II: Lives Well Lived and Well Ended Gain insight from extraordinary figures and everyday people who found dignity and purpose in their final chapters. Part III: Research Insights on Aging, Happiness, Virtue, and Flourishing Examine powerful data and theories on longevity, happiness in aging, and the foundations of human flourishing at life's end. Part IV: Practical Preparation for the Final Chapter From legal and financial checklists to emotional and spiritual readiness, prepare for life's closing chapter with grace and clarity. Part V: Cultivating Meaning, Peace, and Virtue in Later Years Learn daily practices to nurture inner tranquility, strengthen relationships, and design your legacy. Part VI: Integration, Reflection, and Acceptance Use journaling prompts and memoir-building exercises to embrace the final threshold with courage and reflection. Whether you are preparing for your own later years, caring for aging loved ones, or guiding others through life transitions, this book is a compass toward a more peaceful, purposeful, and empowered future. The Art of Being Alone is not about isolation-it's about transformation. Perfect for: Mature adults planning the next chapter of life Professionals in elder care, psychology, or hospice services Readers seeking spiritual, financial, and emotional balance Anyone searching for peace in solitude and clarity at life's end Live with intention. Age with wisdom. Leave a legacy that matters. Let this book guide your journey inward-toward strength, serenity, and self-understanding.

Miss tabletop RPGs—but can't get the group together anymore? Your dice are gathering dust. Your character sheets are buried in a drawer. But the urge to explore, fight, and survive has never gone away. Thieves of Raven's Port is a low-fantasy gamebook you can play alone—no group or game master required. Raven's Port is under siege from within. Ships are being robbed at the docks, merchants are losing their livelihoods, and a ruthless criminal network is tightening its grip on the harbor. Two adventurers were hired to stop the bandits. They failed. Their remains were sent back as a warning. Now the contract belongs to you. This is not a conventional fantasy novel. It is interactive fiction in which your decisions determine what happens next. Create your character, track your health and gold, roll a six-sided die during combat, and follow branching paths through the dangerous streets and docks of Raven's Port. Your adventure includes: Character creation and resource management Fast, dice-driven fantasy combat Meaningful decisions with lasting consequences Branching paths and multiple endings A complete solo adventure playable in approximately two hours A gritty, low-magic world of bandits, thieves, and desperate survivors Fight your way through a savage dockside brawl, investigate the organization behind the robberies, and decide whether to risk your life rescuing a kidnapped girl. Every choice moves you closer to exposing the criminals—or becoming their next warning. Thieves of Raven's Port combines the action of a fantasy gamebook, the choices of an adventure gamebook, and the replayability of interactive fiction. It is designed for solo RPG players, lapsed tabletop gamers, and fantasy readers who want to control the story. No group. No game master. Just you, the dice, and the docks. How will your adventure end?

* Previously published as The Cairo Brief * 'I was torn: I wanted to rush on, to find out what happened next, but I didn't want the book to end - I was enjoying it so much!' Reader review, 5 stars England, 1921 . Intrepid reporter Poppy Denby is headed to the English countryside to cover an auction of ancient Egyptian treasures, hosted by renowned explorer Sir James Maddox on his beautiful estate - Winterton Hall. Maddox is auctioning priceless artefacts from his travels, including the death mask of Queen Nefertiti, which is alleged to carry a curse... Poppy is not one to believe in superstition but when an unfortunate 'accident' during the clay-pigeon shooting leaves one of the gun boys badly injured and she finds herself chased while walking the gardens, that's enough for Miss Denby to smell a headline! But when Sir James is found dead it's clear there is more at stake than just a byline. Is someone out to reclaim the ancient treasures, by any means necessary? And if so is anyone at Winterton Hall safe? Readers are LOVING Murder at Winterton Hall: '...the characters - very authentic, very believable - and the plot, which is tight, intricate and worked out to a satisfying conclusion. Everything a historical mystery / thriller should be! ' Reader review, 5 stars 'I loved every bit of [Murder at Winterton Hall] and finished it in a matter of hours . It was just one of those stories I couldn't seem to put down even when I probably should have been doing other things' Reader review, 5 stars ' Right from the start you are hooked ... Poppy's combination of sleuthing skills, determination and empathy make for wonderful reading... and you're desperate to know what is going to happen next ' Reader review, 5 stars

Discover The Vision 2020 Effect, inspired by the intersection of humanity's access to the future, meaningful progress, and purpose. Sharmine Pearson Lynch, a Doctor of Acupuncture and board-certified acupuncturist, presents an original perspective on one of the most remarkable turning points in modern history. Drawing connections between science, technology, history, and human development, she explores how expanded access to information is reshaping the way we learn, work, heal, create, and connect. Rather than viewing innovation as an end in itself, Dr. Sharmine invites readers to consider a more profound question: What happens when technology is guided by wisdom, compassion, and purpose? Blending historical insights with thoughtful reflection, The Vision 2020 Effect encourages readers to embrace lifelong learning, cultivate self-care, and recognize that the greatest advances are not only those we create through technology, but those we nurture within ourselves. From the printing press to artificial intelligence, this book reveals how each era of expanded access has transformed civilization—and how today's generation has an extraordinary opportunity to shape what comes next. Whether you are a lifelong learner, educator, healthcare professional, entrepreneur, leader, or simply curious about the future, The Vision 2020 Effect offers an inspiring framework for understanding the world we are creating together. The future is not something we simply inherit—it is something we help build through the knowledge we pursue, the wisdom we cultivate, and the lives we choose to live today.

'Without doubt, a future classic' DAISY BUCHANAN 'Funny and charming' HOLLY GRAMAZIO Bryony doesn't actually mind being single. So she doesn't understand why she keeps seeing (ok, sleeping with) Ed, who is perfectly fine, but also only okay. After developing the ick on their fifth date, she resolves to end things – only to receive a call the next day telling her Ed has died. Worse yet, he seems to have represented her to his family and friends as his great love. Obviously, it would be cruel to correct them. Then she's invited to the funeral. It would be equally rude to refuse . . . right? Before she knows it, Bryony has been drawn in by the charisma and chaos of Ed's eccentric family and tangled in a web of her own lies. She's been guilted into signing up to his sister's pyramid scheme, she's in far too deep with several of his nearest and dearest – and to make matters worse she's experiencing a lot of physical symptoms that are becoming harder and harder to ignore . . . Probably Nothing is the answer to just how far sheer awkwardness can take someone. Peppered with Lauren Bravo's irresistible wit, it explores the relatable modern cults of wellness and people-pleasing, and digs into the eternal dilemma: life is short – so should you settle for perfectly fine?

An entertaining and enlightening book about how ancient peoples dealt with death—and what we might learn from them A lively story of death, What to Expect When You’re Dead explores the fascinating death-related beliefs and practices of a wide range of ancient cultures and traditions—Mesopotamian; Egyptian, Hindu, Jewish, Zoroastrian, Etruscan, Greek, Roman, Early Christian, and Islamic. By drawing on the latest scholarship on ancient archaeology, art, literature, and funerary inscriptions, Robert Garland invites readers to put themselves in the sandals of ancient peoples and to imagine their mental state moment by moment as they sought—in ways that turn out to be remarkably similar to ours—to assist the dead on their journey to the next world and to understand life’s greatest mystery. What to Expect When You’re Dead chronicles the ways ancient peoples answered questions such as: How to achieve a good death and afterlife? What’s the best way to dispose of a body? Do the dead face a postmortem judgement—and where do they end up? Do the dead have bodies in the afterlife—and can they eat, drink, and have sex? And what can the living do to stay on good terms with the nonliving? Filled with intriguing stories and frequent humor, What to Expect When You’re Dead will be a morbidly delicious treat for every reader alive.

This audiobook narrated by Zeb Soanes takes an entertaining and enlightening look at how ancient peoples dealt with death—and what we might learn from themA lively story of death, What to Expect When You're Dead explores the fascinating death-related beliefs and practices of a wide range of ancient cultures and traditions—Mesopotamian, Egyptian, Hindu, Jewish, Zoroastrian, Etruscan, Greek, Roman, Early Christian, and Islamic. By drawing on the latest scholarship on ancient archaeology, art, literature, and funerary inscriptions, Robert Garland invites readers to put themselves in the sandals of ancient peoples and to imagine their mental state moment by moment as they sought—in ways that turn out to be remarkably similar to ours—to assist the dead on their journey to the next world and to understand life's greatest mystery.What to Expect When You're Dead chronicles the ways ancient peoples answered questions such as: How to achieve a good death and afterlife? What's the best way to dispose of a body? Do the dead face a postmortem judgement—and where do they end up? Do the dead have bodies in the afterlife—and can they eat, drink, and have sex? And what can the living do to stay on good terms with the nonliving?Filled with intriguing stories and frequent humor, What to Expect When You're Dead will be a morbidly delicious treat for every reader alive.

A glittering, bold, darkly funny novel about two sisters-one in New York, one in Singapore-who are bound by an ancient secret Sisterhood is difficult for Su and Emerald. Su leads a sheltered, moneyed life as the picture-perfect wife of a conservative politician in Singapore. Emerald is a nihilistic sugar baby in New York, living from whim to whim and using her charms to make ends meet. But they share a secret connecting them to Chinese mythology: once, they were snakes, basking under a full moon in Tang dynasty China. A thousand years later, their mysterious history is the only thing still binding this literary fantasy together. When Emerald experiences a violent encounter in Central Park and Su boards the next flight to New York, the two reach a tenuous reconciliation for the first time in decades. Su convinces Emerald to move to Singapore so she can keep an eye on her-but she soon begins to worry that Emerald's irrepressible behavior will out them both, in a sparkling, affluent city where everything runs like clockwork and any deviation from the norm is automatically suspect. Razor-sharp, hilarious, and raw in emotion, Sister Snake explores chosen family, queerness, passing, and the struggle against conformity. Reimagining the Chinese folktale "The Legend of the White Snake," this is a modern retelling about being seen for who you are-and, ultimately, how to live free.

The Capybara Cutie Club 2027 Calendar Get ready for a whole year of adorable smiles, fuzzy faces, and laid-back charm with The Capybara Cutie Club 2027 Calendar! Each month features an irresistibly cute capybara celebrating the seasons and bringing a little more happiness to every day. From their relaxed expressions and lovable personalities to their curious adventures, these charming animals are sure to make this calendar a favorite for capybara fans of all ages. But the fun doesn't stop with the pictures! At the end of the calendar, you'll find a bonus collection of fun and fascinating facts about capybaras, revealing interesting details about their behavior, habits, habitats, families, swimming abilities, and the surprising things that make these unique animals so special. There's also a special list of capybara cafés around the world, giving fans an opportunity to discover places where they can meet these famously friendly animals in person. It's a fun way to explore the growing world of capybara cafés and perhaps even find a new destination for your next adventure. Whether you already adore capybaras or are just discovering why they have become such a beloved animal, this calendar is packed with cuteness, curiosity, and plenty of reasons to smile. Perfect for bedrooms, offices, kitchens, classrooms, or anywhere that could use a little extra happiness, The Capybara Cutie Club 2027 Calendar makes every month wonderfully cute and a whole lot more fun!

Bloomsbury presents What If Reform Wins, written and read by Peter Chappell.*This audiobook includes an exclusive conversation between the author and journalist John Merrick*'Farage is Britain's new prime minister. Nirvana or nightmare? Whatever our reaction, we all need to take this scenario very seriously, as Peter Chappell's invigorating book does'Anthony Seldon'a dazzling imagined account of Nigel Farage's first year in Number Ten: hilarious, terrifying and totally believable... Spoiler alert: it doesn't end well.' Ferdinand MountA compulsive, chilling nonfiction thriller that imagines what might happen if Reform win a majority at the next general election.At 10pm on 28th June 2029, exit polls predict that Nigel Farage will be the 60th Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. This is the story of what could happen next.What If Reform Wins is a chilling and deeply researched scenario that takes us day-by-day, minute-by-minute through a world in which Reform has the opportunity to put their policies into practice, from deporting 600,000 people to leaving the ECHR, abandoning net zero and ending the BBC's license fee. How will people fight back against mass deportations and fracking? And will this self-described 'ill-disciplined pirate ship' survive the rigors of government?Drawing on dozens of new interviews, Peter Chappell, a reporter at The Times, explores a nation on a new and dystopian path.

'Without doubt, a future classic' DAISY BUCHANAN 'Funny and charming' HOLLY GRAMAZIO Bryony doesn't actually mind being single. So she doesn't understand why she keeps seeing (ok, sleeping with) Ed, who is perfectly fine, but also only okay. After developing the ick on their fifth date, she resolves to end things - only to receive a call the next day telling her Ed has died. Worse yet, he seems to have represented her to his family and friends as his great love. Obviously, it would be cruel to correct them. Then she's invited to the funeral. It would be equally rude to refuse . . . right? Before she knows it, Bryony has been drawn in by the charisma and chaos of Ed's eccentric family and tangled in a web of her own lies. She's been guilted into signing up to his sister's pyramid scheme, she's in far too deep with several of his nearest and dearest - and to make matters worse she's experiencing a lot of physical symptoms that are becoming harder and harder to ignore . . . Probably Nothing is the answer to just how far sheer awkwardness can take someone. Peppered with Lauren Bravo's irresistible wit, it explores the relatable modern cults of wellness and people-pleasing, and digs into the eternal dilemma: life is short - so should you settle for perfectly fine?

Packed with striking photography, Eyewitness World War I explores one of the most brutal conflicts of the 20th century. Become an eyewitness to the first conflict fought on a global scale in this picture-led reference guide that will take you on a visual tour of World War One. Made in collaboration with The Imperial War Museum, children will be mesmerised by learning about the world-changing events that led to the start of the conflict. This beautifully illustrated guide for kids aged 9+ gives an insight into life in the muddy trenches and what it was like to be a soldier, along with a broader picture of the events that took place causing the war to start. Using striking full-colour photographs and illustrations of warfare, weaponry, vehicles, maps, and secret documents, this is an eyewitness view of the conflict dubbed the "the war to end all wars". Throughout the pages of this newly-revised book on the First World War, you can expect to find: - A fresh new look; new photographs, updated information, and a new "eyewitness" feature. - Amazing facts, updated diagrams, statistics, and timelines. - Brand new eyewitness accounts from experts in the field. Eyewitness World War I introduces the ultimate guide to the first global conflict, with more than 250 photographs illustrating the people, places and stories of the war. Children can learn all about military vehicles and tank warfare, the first ever gas attacks used during a war and Armistice and peace after four years of fighting. This all-encompassing guide to World War One is a must-have for curious children aged 9+ with a thirst for learning, as well as teachers, parents and librarians. So, what's new? Part of DK's best-selling Eyewitness series, this popular title has been reinvigorated for the next generation of information-seekers and stay-at-home explorers, with a fresh new look, up to 20 percent new images, including photography and updated diagrams, updated information, and a new "eyewitness" feature with fascinating first-hand accounts from experts in the field. Explore the series! Globally, the Eyewitness series has sold more than 50 million copies over 30 years. Travel through the solar system with Eyewitness Space, learn the incredible systems that keep your body functioning with Eyewitness Human Body, or take a trip aboard the most famous ship in history with Eyewitness Titanic.

Understand the IAM toolsets, capabilities, and paradigms of the AWS platform and learn how to apply practical identity use cases to AWS at the administrative and application level Key Features:Learn administrative lifecycle management and authorization Extend workforce identity to AWS for applications deployed to Amazon Web Services (AWS) Understand how to use native AWS IAM capabilities with apps deployed to AWS Book Description: AWS identity management offers a powerful yet complex array of native capabilities and connections to existing enterprise identity systems for administrative and application identity use cases. This book breaks down the complexities involved by adopting a use-case-driven approach that helps identity and cloud engineers understand how to use the right mix of native AWS capabilities and external IAM components to achieve the business and security outcomes they want. You will begin by learning about the IAM toolsets and paradigms within AWS. This will allow you to determine how to best leverage them for administrative control, extending workforce identities to the cloud, and using IAM toolsets and paradigms on an app deployed on AWS. Next, the book demonstrates how to extend your on-premise administrative IAM capabilities to the AWS backplane, as well as how to make your workforce identities available for AWS-deployed applications. In the concluding chapters, you'll learn how to use the native identity services with applications deployed on AWS. By the end of this IAM Amazon Web Services book, you will be able to build enterprise-class solutions for administrative and application identity using AWS IAM tools and external identity systems. What You Will Learn:Understand AWS IAM concepts, terminology, and services Explore AWS IAM, Amazon Cognito, AWS SSO, and AWS Directory Service to solve customer and workforce identity problems Apply the concepts you learn about to solve business, process, and compliance challenges when expanding into AWS Navigate the AWS CLI to unlock the programmatic administration of AWS Explore how AWS IAM, its policy objects, and notational language can be applied to solve security and access management use cases Relate concepts easily to your own environment through IAM patterns and best practices Who this book is for: Identity engineers and administrators, cloud administrators, security architects, or anyone who wants to explore and manage IAM solutions in AWS will find this book useful. Basic knowledge of AWS cloud infrastructure and services is required to understand the concepts covered in the book more effectively.

Five passengers. Five minutes until the next train ... five minutes until someone dies. 'Will have you glued to the page ... guaranteed to shock and entertain' The Times 'Ridiculously good ... darkly thrilling and unforgettable' Chris Whitaker 'An excellent novel ... Bannister has a clear gift for a razor sharp, brutal, and oftentimes hilarious writing style' FIVE star reader review 'Dark, tense and compulsively readable, Five is a thriller that keeps you constantly questioning what you think you know' FIVE star reader review 'What a fantastic style of writing. Unique in it's telling that had me gripped from the start ... I couldn't put it down' FIVE star reader review * * * * Someone will die here this morning, at this suburban train station. It will happen in the next five minutes when the 7:06 to London Victoria arrives. Take note of their positions. The child, the mother, the businessman, the old woman and the gambler. One of them will die despite your attachment to them. There is probably one you want to get rid of. You don't have to admit who. But perhaps you should ask yourself why. The train has stopped. Someone is dead. Was it who you chose? It wasn't your fault ... So why, dear reader, do you feel so guilty? Five stories. Five minutes until a life ends. Unfolding in real time, FIVE doesn't just tell a story; it provokes, unsettles, and lingers. By weaving together the stories of those complex, flawed lives, Bannister creates a tapestry of human struggle, resilience, and hope. FIVE offers no easy answers, but rather a nuanced exploration of the human condition in all its messy complexity. * * * * Praise for FIVE: 'Brilliantly propulsive ... A seriously impressive novel' Hannah Beckerman 'Original. Urgent. Disturbing. Brilliant' Shari Lapena 'Insightful, emotionally punchy, wryly observed ... I read it in one sitting' Sarah Pinborough 'This is a sharply drawn, darkly funny, and quietly devastating character study wrapped inside a ticking_clock thriller' FIVE star reader review 'Five stars for Five! ... This is a sharp, unsettling and original novel that explores morality, judgement, addiction, motherhood and privilege with confidence and control. It stayed with me long after I finished' FIVE star reader review

Have you ever felt like you're lacking control over certain habits? Are you curious about the neuroscience behind addictive behaviours? What if you could understand how the brain works, and use that knowledge to regain control over your habits and lead a more fulfilling life? Sex, shopping, eating, social media, drugs and gambling are just some of the things that can trigger a release of dopamine, a neurotransmitter in the brain that is involved in the brain's reward system. The overindulgence of certain pursuits can disrupt the level of dopamine in our brain, which can steer us towards habits that do not align with our core values. Fortunately, The Dopamine Brain offers a clear and practical way to help people find balance and harmony in their lives. The book is divided into three parts that weaves in the latest research in neuroscience and psychology, case studies and reflective questions. The first part delves into the inner workings of the brain, helping you understand how dopamine works and identify activities that dopamine might have you hooked on. This next part encourages you to explore and reflect on your core values and building a life that is meaningful, enduring and satisfying. The last part will help you to make the change with the help of sound psychological techniques. By the end of this guide, Dr Hronis will help you feel empowered to make both pleasurable and purposeful choices, leading to a full, rich and meaningful life.

Jonathan Ward takes the reader deep into the facilities at Kennedy Space Center to describe NASA’s first computer systems used for spacecraft and rocket checkout and explain how tests and launches proceeded. Descriptions of early operations include a harrowing account of the heroic efforts of pad workers during the Apollo 1 fire. A companion to the author’s book Countdown to a Moon Launch: Preparing Apollo for Its Historic Journey, this explores every facet of the facilities that served as the base for the Apollo/Saturn missions. Hundreds of illustrations complement the firsthand accounts of more than 70 Apollo program managers and engineers. The era of the Apollo/Saturn missions was perhaps the most exciting period in American space exploration history. Cape Canaveral and Kennedy Space Center were buzzing with activity. Thousands of workers came to town to build the facilities and launch the missions needed to put an American on the Moon before the end of the decade. Work at KSC involved much more than just launching rockets. It was a place like none other on Earth. Technicians performed intricate operations, and hazards abounded everywhere, including lightning, fire, highly-toxic fuels, snakes, heat, explosives, LOX spills, and even plutonium. The reward for months of 7-day workweeks under intense pressure was witnessing a Saturn V at liftoff.For anyone who ever wished they had worked at Kennedy Space Center during the Apollo era, this book is the next best thing. The only thing missing is the smell of rocket fuel in the morning.

In need of a break, DI Archie Darling and his trusty Dalmatian companion Juno set off in their camper van to explore the quiet beauty of rural France. Their journey begins in the Dordogne, to attend the wedding of an old friend Craig. Archie is instantly charmed by the incomparable soothing rhythms of French village life and the picturesque wedding venue, the Manoir la Poisse. So, when one guest is found dead and then another, Archie is reluctant to get involved. When it becomes clear however that the French police are keen to brush the truth of the deaths under the carpet, Archie's professional sleuthing instinct proves impossible to resist. Before he knows it, Archie is creating his own list of suspects from the many wedding guests, an alarming number of whom have dubious alibis, and ticking off clues. And as he gets closer to unmasking the killer, Archie and Juno are faced with a dilemma - risk the consequences of meddling or leave town before they're in the crosshairs of a killer... With the perfect blend of sunshine and sleuthing, Death in the Dordogne is a page-turning treat for all fans of French holidays and cosy mysteries. Readers adore J.R. Leigh: 'Yet again another smasher. Really easy read, page turner and wonderful characters that you care about. Waiting for the next one please.' 'I would highly recommend reading this book if you love a cosy mystery that keeps you guessing until the end and has great characters in it as well.'