In a world increasingly governed by algorithms, "Piano Player" delves into a pressing dilemma: Can human artistry withstand the relentless advance of Artificial Intelligence?Step into the future with Julian, a musical prodigy with a fervent belief that art should remain human. As he embarks on a journey to be recognized as the world's most talented pianist, he's bound to clash with Orpheus, a music streaming company that harnesses Artificial Intelligence to generate personalized compositions.Through the eyes of Alex, Julian's best friend who owes his life to technological intervention, we navigate a story that captures the pulse of our digital age and the intertwined destinies of two distinct souls. While Alex envisions a future where technology elevates humanity, Julian grapples with the unsettling prospect of being overshadowed by machines.Sergio Beall weaves a tale that is both a profound reflection on the resilience of the human spirit and a timely exploration of the unforeseen impacts of technological progress. "Piano Player" prompts readers to ponder: In a world dominated by AI, where does the essence of humanity truly lie?
This compilation of Fire Department stories and events was gathered over many years. Some of the facts from yester-years traditions, techniques and technologies don't measure up to a modern fire department like ours. Fighting fire is a science in South Bend.This is the end of the third and fourth volumes of the history of the South Bend Fire Department, sourced mostly from newspaper articles, City Council documents, and interviews with active-duty firefighters and retirees. It is a compilation of fire department stories wherever they could be found. Told from the perspective of the department gives it a human touch. It was a joy reliving what those who came before us did on and off the fire ground. I know those of you who are credited in this collection of stories will remember the events you were present at years ago. I still remember it like it was yesterday. There is something in this history for everyone, including kids (although some kids might be too young). You'll find interesting statistics, day-to-day activity and events, as well as high drama in the fight for life and the living.
Bored by his Pinkerton mission, twenty-year-old Cian Lonergan gets thrown into the deep end of a mystery involving the deaths of several Union Army officers. Undercover and unwelcomed by his regiment, the young captain discovers a plot in the command structure that may change the course of the Civil War. Incinerated, strung up, and kidnapped...he adopts his abusers' techniques to penetrate their circle of secrecy. But will he live long enough to expose their treachery? Joined in his mission by a Southern belle and a bull of a man from the regiment, Cian and the others risk their lives to unravel a deep conspiracy and stop the murders once and for all.
Powerful, beautifully written, and eye-opening, this book spotlights the inner workings of a multi-billion-dollar industry and the effect on patients, families, and hospice staff. The author shares poignant accounts of hospice at its best and worst and the hard-hitting truths she learned on her journey. A must-read for family members exploring hospice care.Stacy Juba, author, editor, and award-winning health journalistMaryclaire Torinus speaks with authority, providing this essential handbook for choosing a hospice care team and why that selection really matters. Laura Kukowski, CEOFor-Profit Badger Hospice, LLC Maryclaire Torinus invites you to join her at the bedsides of dying patients. Her enlightenment becomes your learning as each chapter unfolds. Her admiration for hospice helps her see its darker side. Her list of interview questions for those seeking good, community-oriented hospice is a valuable tool.Larry Patten, Retired United Methodist Minister, Hospice Chaplain, author of "A Companion for the Hospice Journey." Maryclaire Torinus received certification in Clinical Pastoral Education for Chaplaincy at St. Camillus Senior Living Residence. She worked as a hospice chaplain and as a hospice consumer advocate for eight years. She also worked for two years as a pastoral counselor in an acute-care wing of the Milwaukee County Behavioral Health Complex. Maryclaire is a Wisconsin native and met her husband, Mark, in the fifth grade. She and Mark were married for 37 years until he died in 2013. They have three children and three grandchildren.
Grandpa's Green Chair is a loving children's story about a gentle grandpa and his special green chair. It is a sequel to Grandma's Brown Chair, which is an ordinary chair in the home where everyone loves to sit. Does your home have a special chair or two?
This innovative workbook is cutting edge, combining both audio and visual learning techniques, offering a fun experience for all types of learners. A first in a series, this workbook presents children the opportunity to learn vocabulary, including the alphabet and keywords and phrases while writing, speaking, and watching fun interactive videos via QR codes.Children will not only learn the proper pronunciation of words and phrases, they will be introduced to Vinny, Michelle's school main character, Vinny the cat, while cheering along and mimicking Michelle's fun phrases and keywordsMichelle Ruiz is the founder and Director of Espáñate. Michelle was born in Malaga, Spain, and has aspired to teach and work with children for as long as she can remember. In 2005, Michelle earned a Bachelors Degree in Education at the University of Málaga.Following her graduation, Michelle taught children of various ages both English and Spanish. Her passion and success at teaching languages come down to her unique technique of combining immersion and repetition while engaging children with games, music, and role play. Michelle's dream is for her books to bring smiles and the love of language to children around the world. Michelle, and Vinny the Cat, live between Málaga, Spain, and the United States where her company, Espáñate teaches Spanish in preschools, nurseries, public and charter schools throughout New York.
Leaving Bacon Behind provides a comprehensive, easy-to-read guide for conversion that focuses on questions prospective Jews by Choice might have, including "Why should one convert to Judaism?" and "What happens after the conversion?" This book is a direct result of the questions the author fielded during his time as a moderator in one of the largest Jewish-by-Choice internet communities and his own personal experience as a disabled transsexual Jew by Choice. This includes content discussed in Judaism conversion classes and live courses, as well as questions, comments, and feedback from prospective and successful Jews by Choice. No other book on Jewish conversion has incorporated widescale, peer-reviewed feedback from the target community. As the author does not fit the stereotype of an able-bodied, middle-class, white heterosexual female converting for marriage, this book includes a section of additional considerations for converting on a budget, if one is LGBT, disabled, or non-white, if one is already married to a non-Jew, or if one already has children. Leaving Bacon Behind is sure to be a must-read conversion classic.
Can you imagine what you would do if you were a witch for just one day? Would you cast magical spells? Eat candy and cupcakes all day? Shine your warts? Play tag with ghosts and goblins? Oh, the fun things you could do...
The shift inside, shifts the outside. SHIFTING is a conscious source of guidance within the inner landscape of the emotional and mental self. Inspiring us to connect with our centre in understanding and discovering the joys of life that expresses itself as thoughts, feelings, emotions, and beliefs. This is an uplifting book that positively affects the way in which you create your destiny through your thought patterns.SHIFTING reveals a number of triggers that releases the limited self into emotional, mental, and conscious awareness.
Dan Middleton is forced off a quiet road in Southwest Florida and confronted by a blackmailer wearing a balaclava. Two years earlier, Dan had been charged with his wife's murder in Massachusetts. Even though the charges were dropped, he found himself living under a black cloud of suspicion. Moreover, his in-laws threatened to sue him for wrongful death, compelling him to give them custody of his young daughter.A former college hockey star who descended into opioid addiction after a painful injury, Dan has taken on the identity of J. R. Kincaid and forged a new life on the Gulf Coast with the beautiful and mysterious Kateryna.Now he has been found out: the blackmailer demands $25,000 on the threat of revealing his true identity to the police and his girlfriend. He is loath to pony up the money, but how can he risk losing Kateryna - who will surely feel betrayed and doubt his innocence?
B.E. Boucher is the author of the Jonster the Monster and the Bear trilogy. The Secret City is the second book in the series and continues the fantasy adventures of the author's beloved son, Geof "the Bear," who passed away in 2021 due to complications from brain cancer. In The Secret City, to honor the spirit and values of his son, Boucher gives encouragement and hope to young people who are facing life-threatening illnesses, bullying, or other tests of the soul. Geof was an "I got this" battler and an inspiration to everyone he encountered. In the trilogy, the Bear teaches young people that the greatest challenges can be overcome with humor, imagination, and a never say die attitude.A decades-long vegetarian, Boucher believes in the humane treatment of all sentient beings. Geof's four-legged Secret City friends repeatedly prove themselves to be not only valuable, but necessary partners if good is to triumph over evil. The author, with the support of his three dogs and two cats, continually searches for ways to promote the humane treatment of animals.For younger people, Boucher also authored Grosswords: Gross, Scary and Weird Stuff, an anthology of short stories with long twists that highlight the eternal struggle of kids versus parents. In addition to writing, Boucher owns the app, My Seeing Eye, invented by Geof. Like Geof's character in the trilogy, My Seeing Eye helps friends navigate their way through cramped situations.
Flavored by young Setareh's curiosity and fueled by stars overhead, this compelling tale will lead you on an adventure to far-off lands and to the front door of one of the most important events in history. -Katie M. Reid, author of Made Like Martha and A Very Bavarian ChristmasOnly once in a great while does a truly new and original Christmas story emerge to delight both children and adults, giving them a renewed sense of wonder at the advent of Christ's birth... Enjoy Setareh's journey and take a journey of your own, viewing the old, old story from a fresh and intriguing perspective. Sharon Gamble, Founder and Director of Sweet Selah Ministries -Author of Sweet Selah Moments and Give Me Wings to Soar
Are you tired of performing for acceptance? Sick of being an approval junkie and people pleaser? Exhausted from carrying everyone's burdens while ignoring your own needs? Sounds like you are ready for the freedom and rest found in The Performing Heart. Journey with Susan Bowman, minister of inner healing and deliverance, as she skillfully guides you on an exploration of the secrets hidden within your heart. You will discover the reasons behind performance-based behaviors and how to escape their grip. Step-by-step, prayerful instructions will gently lead you into God's promised rest. You can be free. You can rest. "This valuable and useful book is for those seeking emotional healing as well as for ministers wanting to add more tools to their belts. The last chapter teaches forgiveness in a way that is profound and accessible to those who struggle to forgive."- Kimberlee Herman, MSW, LCPC, best-selling author and Christian counselor, Phoenix, AZ. "This book offers a clear path towards freedom in Christ. It is practical with well-organized bullet-point prayers that are both firm and kind in tone. The Performing Heart is going to be a powerful (sometimes tearful) experience for many readers."- Joel Gorveatte, Urban Missionary and Pastor at Resurrection Life, NYC, NY "Read this life-changing book! Keep it close and use it on a regular basis. Allow God to free you from what is keeping you from entering His rest."- Rev. Lori Maxey, Founder and Executive Director, The House Tuscaloosa, Tuscaloosa, AL "Insightful and practical, tough and tender, The Performing Heart offers a comprehensive roadmap to freedom."- Niamh Jackson, M.I.A.C.P., Dublin, Ireland
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