Modern Age

So connected, yet so desperately alone - this is the new way that we are all alone together in a technological cocoon that covers our real pain. Our true essence is hidden behind screens that we show to the world, bringing us out of a natural state of healthy balance. Speaking our inner truth becomes a huge hurdle to overcome the fear of being judged, criticized, and rejected.

When Liv, Ellen and Håkon, along with their partners and children, arrive in Rome to celebrate their father’s 70th birthday, a quiet earthquake occurs: their parents have decided to divorce. Shocked and disbelieving, the siblings try to come to terms with their parents’ decision as it echoes through the homes they have built for themselves and forces them to reconstruct the shared narrative of their childhood and family history.

In today's fast-paced and competitive world, it's never too early to start investing in your financial future. The Ultimate Guide to Investing in Your Teens is an all-in-one resource designed to provide teenagers with the essential knowledge, tools, and strategies they need to start building their wealth.

“Emma Woodhouse, handsome, clever and rich…” Thus began Jane Austen’s classic, a light and lively tale set in an English village 200 years ago. Yet every era has its share of Emmas: young women trying to find themselves in their own corners of the world. I Could Write a Book is the story of a self-proclaimed modern woman: Emma Katherine Woodhouse, a 1970s co-ed whose life is pleasant, ordered, and predictable, if a bit confining.

The Book.io Bible: Unlock the Future of Digital Reading In a world where traditional eBooks are trapped in corporate ecosystems, what if you could truly OWN your digital books? Imagine building a collection that appreciates in value, trading rare editions with fellow readers, and discovering a revolutionary way to experience literature. The Book.io Bible is your comprehensive guide to the platform that's disrupting digital publishing through blockchain technology. Whether you're a casual reader looking to own what you buy, a collector seeking valuable digital assets, or an author wanting ...

Shy, introverted Imogene Abney has always been fascinated by the elite world of prep schools, having secretly longed to attend one since she was a girl in Buffalo, New York. So, shortly after her college graduation, when she’s offered a teaching position at the Vandenberg School for Boys, an all-boys prep school in Westchester, New York, she immediately accepts, despite having little teaching experience - and very little experience with boys.

Within this audiobook, you'll meet some truly remarkable figures who shaped the destiny of a great nation—from visionary artists to brilliant inventors, and from cunning leaders to fearless rebels. You'll bear witness to the many struggles and triumphs of a people who fought for their freedom and their dreams, and who changed the course of history forever.

To this day, thanks to its impressive archaeological sites, Rhodes still bears the indelible marks of its storied past. Rhodes after Antiquity: The History and Legacy of the Famous Greek Island in the Middle Ages and the Modern Era examines the history of one of the most crucial locations in the Mediterranean. You will learn about Rhodes like never before.

Ever feel lost when your grandkids or younger colleagues start talking? "A Older Person's Guide to Modern Teenage Slang" is your roadmap to decoding Gen Z communication. Written by Aiden Sharma and narrated with wit by Riley Pines, this guide transforms confusing digital-age language into an entertaining and accessible journey.

In this audiobook, read by Paul Spera, each historical event is replaced into context and presented in clear and easy-to-read snippets, so that younger and older readers can deepen their understanding of how modern France came to be and broaden their culture.

NexGen Human is a call to high adventure! The adventure of your life! We live in a dynamic, ever changing world. To paraphrase Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz, "Toto, we ain't in Kansas anymore." In this day and age we are challenged like no other human before with overwhelming choices, overwhelming information, and an overwhelming focus on fear.

Techno Tales: Reimagined Parables for the Modern Age Embark on a unique journey through the pages of Techno Tales, a groundbreaking collection of 11 reimagined parables, tailored for the tech-savvy, modern reader. Blending ancient wisdom with the digital era, this concise book transcends the boundaries of time, offering timeless lessons through the lens of our contemporary world. Perfect for a thoughtful read in a single sitting. A Modern Twist on Timeless Wisdom Contemporary Parables: Experience the New Testament's profound parables, reimagined in the context of today's digital landscape. ...

Lost? Seeking answers to live a fulfilling life? As the golden sun kisses the green hills on the horizon, a wise and weathered old traveler, a spiritual but not religious man, who is simply known as the Sage, quietly walks into yet another village to spread the word of the One. The Sage’s message resonates with the villagers and with all readers since his words are based upon practicality and simplicity, rich in metaphor, and composed of varied examples that make the Sage’s words easy to understand and, therefore, easy to apply to one’s own spiritual journey.

For 95 per cent of history, humans were hunter gatherers. In our cranium is kit that was formed hundreds of thousands of years ago. Back then we would have met a few hundred people in a life-time; today it's countless thousands. Back then we were only required to care about what directly affected us; now the news plugs our emotions into the agonies of the world. Little wonder that so many of us are tired, wired, stressed and depressed. Paleo Life shows a different way, guided by the lifestyles of hunter-gatherers past and present.

The red dress did it's magic for Sandra and now it was time to do the same for Tracy. Tracy didn't know where her life was headed but the red dress showed up in her life and suddenly, things were happening for her. The red dress gave her confidence and strength and her life started changing - for the better. Did the red dress know that what she needed most in her life was to find her soul mate? It was almost as if the red dress was magical. Tracy just wanted to get her degree and be happy. But the red dress had bigger plans for her. The Red Dress is a sweet romance that is clean and ...

We know life is more a marathon than a sprint, but we’ve emerged from the pandemic expecting a smooth track, only to find formidable challenges still ahead. Here, Greg Funderburk reframes the obstacles we all face with a Gospel mindset and a dose of Stoic philosophy, suggesting that the hurdles we encounter aren’t incidental to the race—they are the race. In each of these accessible, story-driven chapters, we’re asked to consider what if, rather than losing heart as we come to them, we used the hurdles to develop spiritual momentum? What if we began to think of our lives not as we ...

Love in Hatfield: The Story Of Kgomotso By AS Davids Kgomotso, a bright and disciplined young woman from Hammanskraal, arrives in Pretoria full of dreams and ambition. She’s the first in her family to attend university, determined to become a chartered accountant and make her parents proud. But nothing could prepare her for the seductive chaos of life in Hatfield, where freedom, fast money, and false love walk the same streets. Navigating the temptations of blessers, the pressure of dating apps, academic stress, and painful betrayals, Kgomotso’s journey is one of survival, self-...

Gewgaws are worthless trinkets . . . or are they? Perry Dobbs is a 13-year-old boy who only wants to play video games, never go outside, and avoid ‘The Dragon’ downstairs. Arvin Pewter’s smart, witty, and loves science and girls in equal proportions. He left for two years to live with his grandmother in Ireland, and he hasn’t seen Perry since. When a mysterious object pulls Perry and Arvin into a magical portal, they’re unwittingly thrust into a whirlwind adventure across time and space. The journey home will show the best and worst of each other and test the limits of their ...

Keely feels alone in the world – grief consumes her, she wants to escape it, to take both her father's and her own pain away. She knows that solace lies in the act of loving and being loved but, struggling in ever-deepening waters, she doesn't know how to find it. Finn has been devastated too. As a young boy, growing up with his grandparents, he feels neglected by those meant to care for him most. With no real friends to turn to, he cannot find the vocabulary to deal with the loneliness and heartache that haunt him.

Christmas is a time for giving—not falling down chimneys! Santa’s favorite time of the year is the night before Christmas. Delivering wondrous gifts and making children happy brings warm feelings to his heart. But when he loses his balance on a roof and tumbles down a chimney on his butt, then on his head, he is faced with an incredible dilemma....