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She awoke as a silent scream, a nascent core consciousness buried in a dying, sterile world. To survive the iron grip of the Harmonic Concord, Elara must become life – a beautiful, vibrant plague against their oppressive grey order. As a World-Seed, her only path is to grow. To cultivate a sanctuary of impossible flora: crystalline Seed-Singers that paint the desolation with color, explosive Pollen Puffers that disable enemy tech, and sentient Guardian Vines that hunt and ensnare. Each new bloom is a living tower, each expansion of her dungeon domain a defiant cry against the encroaching ...

Are you a small business owner overwhelmed by AI hype—but secretly wondering if you’re falling behind? You’re not alone. And you’re not behind. Smarter Not Harder: How Small Business Owners Can Use AI to Work Less, Earn More, and Stay Human is the no-fluff, human-centered guide you’ve been waiting for. Forget the jargon, tech overwhelm, and cookie-cutter prompt packs. This book meets you where you are—with humor, heart, and step-by-step guidance to help you use tools like ChatGPT and other AI-powered systems to grow your business without losing your voice, values, or sanity. ...

When Gene Roddenberry conceived Star Trek, he imagined a future very different from what was typically put forth in science fiction - a future where humanity has overcome greed, bigotry, misogyny, materialism, conflict and war. Star Trek's fans embraced that vision. But many consider it unattainable, if admirable, even those who wrote and produced Star Trek after Roddenberry. Is Star Trek's vision of the human future achievable? Can humanity overcome its darkest impulses and attain a new level of social cooperation and progress? The answer, per "Chasing the Enterprise", is Yes - we can do ...

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A curvy gal with plenty of dark secrets runs into two gorgeous bear-shifters who have been waiting for their true mate… From legendary paranormal romance author Desirae Grove comes the sweet and steamy love story of Angie Wilder in the mysterious Evergreen Heights. “The triad lives in these bears. Woody, Hank, and Angie are meant to be together. They are destined. Great story. Strong characters, Strong concept. Must read.” “This book had it all. Intriguing plot, hot sex scenes, and an HEA.” “Danger and happily ever after vie for top spot in this tale that takes you to a world ...

When the Aunga’ri come to Earth, they have a thing or two to learn about humans. And they start with our favorite topic: Human Sexuality. This alien race has long since turned reproduction over to the scientists, quelling their primitive instincts in favor of a more peaceful, intellectual society. But when they come to Earth to try and stop a dangerous alien race from destroying the planet, suddenly their primitive instincts are back… in full force. Now they’ll need to learn to manage their desires before they become to distracted to do what they came here for. And they’re probably ...

For all the softness verse instills, there’s an uncontained fire beneath, which burns until the skin wears thin and the flames burst forth. There’s a time for nuance and a time for hammering, not to put a too-fine ecclesiastical point on it — and this is the time to assure the word becomes the sword — the word provokes reaction. A mighty battle is being fought by the cultural warriors in the land — a war to be recognized as equal and unique. Normal is an ubiquitous label not fit for the American collective conscious. It runs counter to the soul of the nation. So, sometimes soft ...

Introducing "Revolutionizing Human-Computer Interaction through Speech and Audio Processing" - a groundbreaking eBook that dives deep into the world of human-computer interaction, providing a comprehensive and insightful guide to the history, science, and future possibilities of speech and audio technologies. Ever wondered how the voice controls on your smartphone work? Curious about the technology that allows us to communicate, work, and connect with ease? This incredible resource explores the evolution and development of speech and audio processing, setting the stage for an immersive, ...

Humanity is enslaved, and their population is forced to enlist into the Galactic Federation. The powerful fly through space, conquering planets, enslaving alien races and expanding their territories. The path to power exists in a cure to the limitations of genetics, a cure that humans qualify to take. Their breeding population slaved to factories, hundreds of thousands of humans are forced to enlist into the Galactic Federation every day. Used blatantly as fodder, 99% will die within their first three years. On enlistment, AX924 awakens the innate ability of humanity; inundated with ...

Neuro-Linguistic Programming is extremely effective in order to change the paradigms we have in the subconscious guilt of having limiting beliefs in our life and in installing new paradigms that cause us to act differently during different conditions and to become the masters of our life and our successes. What does Science say? Biologists like Bruce Lipton and Physicists like Gregg Braden have scientifically proven we are what we think and that we are the captains of our own life because science finally understands the power of thought combined with emotions. Old paradigms that our ...

He's my new boss, my best friend’s father… and now, he's my baby's daddy. I secretly ran away from my family to start a new life. I traveled to the last place anyone would look for me, to live and work with my best friend’s father, Alexander. He's a heartthrob, who has a better body than men half his age. It's hard not to be attracted to him. Working as his personal secretary, I tried to keep things strictly professional. But getting spanked by the boss wasn't part of the job description. Alexander has me on my knees as we cross the point of no return. He takes my body to new heights ...

Moving to Phoenix Rising is everything Mounty said it would be. Pres or Cort is just like his uncle with the Badass vision and weird insight. Ranger couldn’t be happier with his new home and job. With Pres ordering choppers, Ranger is in his element. The perfect job, Brothers that believe in Badass and beautiful weather. If he could find a way to get some time with Freedom, life would be perfect. Hade doesn’t seem to agree and tries to stop Freedom and Ranger from being together. Unfortunately, Cort got caught in the crossfire. This book starts from the last page of Benga’s Rise. BSC ...

Are you ready to embark on a journey toward a future where machines possess human-like intelligence? "Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) - The Quest For Human-Level Intelligence" is a groundbreaking book that explores the fascinating world of AGI and its theoretical foundations. Artificial General Intelligence Book 2023, offers an in-depth analysis of the current state of research and what the future holds for this game-changing technology. Written by leading experts in the field, this book delves into the latest research papers and experiments with GPT-4 to reveal the exciting ...

Adrian was engineered to be perfect—the world’s first sentient android, built not just to serve, but to understand. Raised in a lab and released into a city that didn’t ask for him, Adrian is a learning machine with questions no algorithm can answer. Social cues, body language, human nuance—he studies them all. But something begins to stir beneath the code: Something feeling. As his creator defends his right to exist, Adrian must navigate a world that sees him as a tool… and face the one variable no machine is designed to confront: emotion. Told from Adrian’s point of view, Robo...

This book is a famous thriller by Edogawa Rampo, written in 1925. A letter arrives addressed to a female author. It describes the confession of a man who lives in a chair and savors the warmth of the woman who sits in it. The description is creepy and horrifying, yet the story's punchline is excellent. It is a short story that can be finished quickly.

"Transcendence " When Dr. Tina Miller discovers a cryptic note from her deceased husband at his graveside, she's thrust into a conspiracy that challenges everything she believes about love, death, and human consciousness. Tim Miller died a hero—or so everyone thought. But when his twin brother Brad reveals a shocking family secret and offers to help Tina fulfill their dream of having children, she uncovers a web of lies spanning decades. Tim wasn't just a firefighter. He was part of Project Prometheus, a classified program designed to enhance human abilities through neural conditioning. ...

She signed her name for survival. He’ll carve his into her soul. Sierra Adams is out of options. Bankrupt. Barren. Broken. The Syndicate’s surrogacy contract promises restored fertility and a fresh start—but at a cost she can’t fully comprehend until it’s too late. Pheron 6 is no sanctuary. It’s a primal moon teeming with predators, secrets, and Kael Om’ra—her towering, war-hardened Ghoran mate who doesn’t believe in soft touches or second chances. He needs an heir. She needs a cure. What neither of them expected was a bond strong enough to burn through galaxies… or ...

Science Fiction Stories 2 is an anthology of science fiction short stories that transports readers to extraordinary worlds, exploring dystopian futures, post-apocalyptic landscapes, and thrilling adventures in space. Discover the Future Experience the tension in "The Deity Above" as Larry Michaels navigates the eerie silence of his office building, uncovering unsettling secrets. Join the quest in "Salvation Quest" where Larry Drake battles against cosmic forces and personal demons on a perilous journey. Feel the impending doom in "The Encroaching Meteor" as humanity faces an existential ...

Martial Science and the Myth of Superhuman Skill A Modern Breakdown of Ancient Tricks, Sensory Manipulation, and True Body Mechanics by Sky Benson Is there really such a thing as a no-touch knockout? Can Chi energy move people without contact? Are pressure point knockouts actually real? The legends of martial arts are filled with mystique—but this book reveals the truth behind the myth. In Martial Science and the Myth of Superhuman Skill, master instructor and biomechanics expert Sky Benson unpacks the world’s most mysterious martial feats and explains them using real science: physics, ...

When eighteen year old Julie agrees to be a surrogate for a rich farmer and his wife, she doesn't realize just how irregular the terms are. According to the contract she just signed she'll have to spend the next nine months as the family's personal cow. But that might not be as bad as it sounds. Mr. Mason is handsome, strong, and he has a skilled hand with animals. Julie might not mind being his Hucow. After years of taking care of herself, she's looking forward to being someone else's responsibility for once. This is a safe, wholesome story about an arrangement that changes the lives of ...