In the short story of The Lava Miner, follow prisoner Finch as he desperately struggles to escape from the hellish prison planet Thermos, all while avoiding capture at the hands of the prison's nefarious warden.In the short story of The Lava Miner, follow prisoner Finch as he desperately struggles to escape from the hellish prison planet Thermos, all while avoiding capture at the hands of the prison's nefarious warden. That's not the only person standing in Finch's way, as he'll have to learn to conquer his inner demons before he can ever hope to escape. Views: 681
Mental health is a hot topic, including treatment for mental illness. In this essay, I approach antidepressants in a sociological fashion. The dimensions I consider include: general information, the statistics of antidepressant usage, how antidepressants relate to the medical model, the efficacy of antidepressants, and how antidepressants can be understood through sociological frameworks.A brother and sister discover a hidden world beneath sand dunes while on vacation. The Sands of Oz is a mythical place that supposedly only exists in a book that was written by Frank L. Baum, but was never published. Only bits and pieces were ever released and only used in promotional ads for the area near Lake Michigan that has sands dunes that reach up to 300 feet tall. If Mr. Baum had developed an alternative to the Wizard of Oz, this might be the world he imagined.****PLEASE NOTE**********UNFINISHED STORY***** Views: 681
On September 11, 1976, Kathleen Murray's life was drastically changed when her husband Brian Murray, a NYPD bomb disposal expert, was killed by a terrorist’s bomb.
Life Detonated is a powerful memoir that tells the story of a young woman’s journey out of poverty and into the arms of a vibrant young man whose life and death would forever impact her life. Finding herself seduced by one of the terrorists, whose persuasive letters from prison offered a link back to her husband, Kathleen also details the dysfunctional relationship that developed and their disastrous meeting in person.
This gripping true story is a dramatic statement on resilience in the face of devastating loss, the long road to healing, and ultimately, the empowerment found by coming away from tragedy stronger than before. Views: 681
Have you ever been at a cocktail party when all of a sudden you feel like an outsider in the conversation because you have absolutely no idea what the person is talking about? You're standing around with a glass of wine and someone starts talking about how the stock market did that day leading to the career highs of Ben Bernanke and the best way to short a stock. You stand there completely silent because you know nothing about the stock market, let alone the history of economics. You're being pushed to the outside edge of the pack and there's no way to reach gracefully for your iPhone and Google. Fear not: Imogen Lloyd Weber is on a mission to make everyone as conversationally nimble as she has learned to be as a cable news pundit. Her solution: get a few cheat sheets and study up. Remember cheat sheets, those slips of paper filled with facts? As Imogen might say "Google is good, but a cheat sheet is forever..." In eight cheat sheets, Imogen takes you through the facts that come... Views: 681
Meet James Griffin, an average teenager of average build with an average height coupled with an average intelligence residing with an average family in an average house. Average is everything James knows and is used to and is constantly wishing to escape from. Finally when his life takes a swerving turn to danger and adventure, being average seems far more appealing.Bullying was something James Griffin had sadly become accustomed to, it was a daily occurrence either at school or at home. From nasty insults to bruising punches James had endured it all. Too ashamed to ask for help, he begged the universe for a way out and it answered. Hamlet, the secluded English village in the countryside where James resides, unknowingly played host to other worldly beings for whom a looming battle is fast approaching. When a heartbreaking tragedy sets in motion a chain of events that lead James away from his old life he is forced to find the courage to take control and embrace war, love and destiny. Views: 681
Lennox is marked. A kind of birth mark covers her entire back. She's spent her life hiding it, being ashamed, lying, and being kicked out of good schools. Then she's sent to Calgacos, an austere School, run by reclusive Masters and buried in the Scottish Highlands, where keeping her mark secret has never been more difficult, or more perilous.Lennox has a bad record. She’s a staggeringly beautiful social misfit who has yet to last an entire academic year in a school without being expelled. She hates always being the new kid. She hates it when people talk to her, look at her, or touch her. She hates school and she hates life. Her method of survival is simple; keep your head down, don’t attract attention, and stay alone.But when Lennox arrives at Calgacos, she discovers someone, she doesn’t hate, the enigmatic Kellas. She is drawn to him in a way she has not experienced before. This means only one thing; Lennox is going to start breaking all the rules. Views: 681
A quest to fulfill a lifelong wish turns into an adventure rife with magical creatures and arduous tasks and puns, of course when New York Times bestselling author Piers Anthony revisits the enchanted land of Xanth
In Xanth, everyone has a talent. But that doesn t mean everyone loves his talent, and no one understands that better than Hapless. Endowed with the ability to conjure any instrument he wants, Hapless could be an extraordinary musician if only he could play a tune that didn t fall ear-piercingly flat. His one desire is to find an instrument he can play and maybe a girlfriend or three. But like music, women have never been his forte.
When the Good Magician hears about Hapless's desperate desire, he sends the young man on a quest to find the elusive Isis Orb, a magical talisman that could fulfill his wish. But the mysterious Egyptian goddess for whom the orb is named guards the enchanted object and won t let anyone see it let alone use it.
Setting out to achieve the impossible, Hapless meets an eclectic mix of creatures that join him on his journey. Like the musically challenged Hapless, they all have wishes they hope the Isis Orb will grant. But the only way they can control the orb is to capture the five totems from the regions of Xanth: Fire, Earth, Air, Water, and the Void. Together, this motley crew will heroically fight dragons, a six-headed griffin, and even a beautiful, seductive water gorgon who tries to rain on Hapless s parade.
With its thrilling exploits and endless humor, the newest addition to Piers Anthony s beloved Xanth series is sure to keep readers enthralled.
Isis Orb is the 40th book in the Xanth series, but you may enjoy reading the series in any order.
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A cure for obesity, worth billions. A death in a clinical trial. When patent lawyer Daniel Marchmont agrees to act for Calliope Biotech, he doesn't know what he's getting into. The first lawyer on the case is dead, and a vital lab book is missing. Daniel and his wife Rachel are hoping biotechnology will also provide a cure for their daughter Chloe, who suffers from a devastating genetic disorder. Then the unimaginable happens, and they face a moral dilemma that threatens everything. Meanwhile young researcher Katie Flanagan suspects something is very wrong in the lab. But knowledge is dangerous when someone is playing a perilous game... Views: 680
