Cold Against the Glass is contemporary Australian fiction set in Sydney and tells the story of Florence Lane, an artist and forager who discovers a collection of forgotten human specimens languishing in a city museum. In studying these curiosities, Florence unlocks the secrets they keep of dangerous industries and decadent lifestyles, of medicine gone wrong. But it's the specimen of an unidentified baby that captivates her and she becomes obsessed with tracking down the infant's parents. Who are they? Why did they donate their baby to science? Why have they never claimed her? This unexpected tale of love and loss explores the lives we treasure, the stories we choose to tell and the grief we carry in our hearts.
The Hippocratic Oath is a story that takes one to the shores of madness and holds one's hand as you travel within the empty plains that composes the NMSP's ideology, the NMSP is only political party of TowerHight and how their pernicious architecture ransacks the human soul, travel with Ransom as he attempts to reconcile his fate with his duties as a senator of the NMSP. In a wold where the very inescapable fact of getting sick is rendered a crime punishable by extermination, how will Ransom act when his friend becomes sick?
The world has gone mad and seems to be just getting madder. They want out but can they pull it off? What kind of life will it be if they do? No people, no phone, no internet, no money, no shops, and no going back! They will need extreme cunning, guile, hard work, and a lot of good luck to do it, but they have decided to try. Swapping their current lives in this crazy world for white sandy beaches, warm turquoise water, coral reefs, forest, savanna, and best of all, they will have it all to themselves. The downside of this move is they must disappear and become invisible, and stay that way forever. There will be many things they will never do, see, hear, taste, or smell ever again, but they will still have far more than most. This new life is an extreme choice of that there is no denying, will it be worth it? Only time will tell. Will their future be time spent together on this beautiful tropical island? Or the alternative, being apart in prison.
He appeared as a lost wanderer but he seemed to have extraordinary skills. Could this stranger be their salvation or was he their biggest problem. The well-to-do Halifax, Nova Scotia family, had their own secrets but did not expect the carnage one man could bring to their hometown and their lives.The simple unplanned meeting with a stranger developed into a war against the Russian mafia that involved everybody from Bratvia to Mossad and even the CIA. Was Halifax ready!!
Chris is an odd job man living down on the Peninsula. He receives a mysterious text from his brother, lost in the Outback, saying "There is a dark net of roads out here". At the same, he becomes aware he is being sought by two strange men. Chris heads off into the Outback, in search of his brother. He finds the dark net of roads, but this is only the beginning of journey into a place where the normal rules of logic do not seem to apply.
A Paper Boat's Anchor is an ongoing story. A compilation of deeply authentic musings concerning the highs and lows of mental health, breaking complex cycles and living difficult, necessary lessons. It comments on love and its partner: loss, capturing conflict of joy accompanied with adversity, it challenges and comforts. It leaves one almost painfully aware, yet hopeful. It does not tell of an ultimate overcome- it simply continues.
They had all the might and power of the USA at their fingertips. The intention was to control the world's supply of oil. The plan was going well but they needed to eliminate a small meddling group of ex-military operatives, led by Colonel Wine, and find the president's daughter, somewhere in central Africa.The elimination attempt wasn't completely successful and Wade Ross (Wine's friend) became involved.Not accepting his capabilities was their second mistake.He incurred a trail of destruction across Sierra Leone, Guam, UK, Germany and on to the US.The hunter became the hunted.
Learning the Holy Quran is mandatory for every Muslim and parents should develop their and their children's connection to the Holy Quran for the nourishment of their souls. Often children and adults read Quran without knowing even its simple meanings. This book engages parents, children, and new Muslims in an easy, fun, and educational way. The goal of this book is to teach the summaries of chapter 1-5 of Quran through vibrant simple illustrations so that it can spark their interest to develop a strong love towards the Holy Quran. The summaries give the overview of each topic discussed in each chapter.
If they could talk about walking again: Canine Cruciate Surgery Rehabilitation Program is a book about how you can help your pet recover and become mobile after they have undergone cruciate surgery. This manual includes tracking sheet tables to mark off your daily progress for each week. There is a detailed description of each exercise, massage, or movement and just how much walking they can do. These manual details a comprehensive program with aim of getting your pet back to the way they were before the injury.
In 2015, world leaders agreed to 17 Global Goals.This book shows how you can apply the Global Goals to your life, as an individual. 7 years on, 600 million people live on less than $2 per day, in starvation, without healthcare, education, clean water, toilets or electricity. Catastrophic climate change lingers over us, as does massive species extinction, while we pollute the planet. Chasms of inequality exist between males and females, rich and poor.We want peace and prosperity. We want a healthy planet for the next generation. We want dignity for all - to leave no one behind. This is our vision for 2030.We have the know-how - all we need is you.
The Secret Source is an honest guide to sourcing and manufacturing. In this book, entrepreneur, Elyse Daniels, translates her first-hand experience creating products for over a decade into a practical, hands-on guide to assist budding entrepreneurs to bring their own product idea to life!The Secret Source includes comprehensive, step-by-step guidance on how to find and contact the right factories, create a prototype, shipping, pricing, marketing and much more! Elyse shares some of the industry's best-kept "secrets to success", and common pitfalls to be aware of (all the ones Elyse wished she had known when she started).Not only does Elyse share her own business stories (such as how she had Justin Bieber wear her product without spending a cent); but she also has advice on how to expedite your budding business and essential tips and tricks for growth and being profitable in a highly competitive area.By the end of The Secret Source, you'll be ready to bring your product idea to life with skill and confidence!
A suitcase salesperson interacts with customers from around the world, and attempts to solve all their problems. There is no plot to this story. There are only problems. There are so many problems to solve. This was written in 2017, but most of the problems still exist. Many issues were drawn from The Diplomat, The Associated Press, and Human Rights Watch. Consult the associated sites to learn more about what's happening in your world right now, whenever NOW is. And read the work of John Pilger to comprehend the biggest issue of all: American imperialism. That said, if you prefer a dose of fancy prose with your research, then read this book. It's already in your hands.
Follow the Science: all the reasons to vote for Daddy Dan, is the most thorough possible guide to all the reasons to vote for South-East Australia's favourite politician. It is 96 Chapters or the same kind of rigour one would expect from Daddy if an unfriendly reporter were to ask him for a scientific explanation for why you may be outside for 120 consecutive minutes during the pandemic, but not 121.
You are a leader wanting to connect with employees and clients deeper. An authentic, transparent, and vulnerable leader means you are a relatable individual that can lead with trust and honesty. This book series will show you how to center yourself, grow your talents, and connect at a viserel level that clients and employees are thirsting for these days. If you want to be seen holistically as a caring, understanding, and powerfully empowering leader, this book and the whole series are first for you. Continue your conversation and journey to leadership greatness at www.laynemcdonald.com or on the ios or android app.
Join the journey of two Australian sisters holidaying in Germany and Israel. For one sister, there is a threefold purpose for the pilgrimage. The first is to discover the personality of a deceased 'stolen' sister they have never met. The second is to discover the cause of estrangement in their own relationship without ruining the once in a lifetime holiday. The third purpose is to take a traditional pilgrimage which develops into something beyond ordinary, involving prophecy fulfillment, a promised epiphany and the miracle of divine intervention in modern day Israel.
Life in a seaside suburb on Sydney Harbour appears idyllic from the outside, but cracks are appearing in the lives of five well-heeled, mismatched friends. Brought together by compassionate Kristen in her quest to help refugees, they share a passion for poker. Every month, they gather in each other's houses to gamble on cards and each other. Affairs, fraud, betrayal and greed....their 'first world' problems are suddenly challenged when their lives collide with an embattled Afghani family trying to make it in a hard-arse Australia.Smart, taut and sexy, the action in "Poker Protocol" unfolds over one year, putting the life of contemporary middle Australia under a microscope with humour and suspense.Using journalistic skills honed over decades, Anne Maria Nicholson tells the story through the cleverly interwoven perspectives of five men and women craving love and friendship while coming to grips with a moral crisis.
Raymond Hebbard, the son of the night man grows up an only child in a Victorian country town. His mother's love cannot protect him from his violent, alcoholic father. Raymond Hebbard is damaged goods. The boy is seen as an alien, a friendless misfit in the small community. The trauma Raymond Hebbard carries inside means that a fire is always ready to ignite in his chest and given the right circumstances it could explode and then beware those around him. When his mother is close to death from a cancer, she finds Raymond an escape route and he moves to live with his Uncle Colin. Under his Uncle's protective wing Raymond begins to grow as a person and those around him can no longer see the son of the night man, just Raymond. Yet there is no sense of home for him, no sense of belonging. Eventually, circumstance and a new confidence see him challenge himself and he travels to the other side of the world, to a small village in the desert of Botswana. Raymond has fallen out of the sky into the desert. He loves the warmth of the women in his compound and he grows to feel that this simple way of life is made for him. He finds a lover, he finds a friend. He discovers that no one can see his baggage, no one can see the son of the night man: neither in the school compound nor in the family compound. He is no longer the misfit, the alien. But as his Uncle Colin liked to say, life is not always a picnic and the challenges thrown up by the presence of two other men in the village will severely test the son of the night man. The fire in his chest is still there and if ignited, he stands to lose all that life in the desert has offered him.
Brandee is from India, born of a British father and an Indian mother. With the passing of her parents, Brandee, at the age of sixteen travels to far off England to be cared for by her grandmother. During her stay in England she meets with tragedy, where she experiences an alternate timeline and encounters the unknown, discovering the mystery and meaning of the WILL. On her journey she meets with Michael and Damian, who will decide her destiny.The creation of the book is based religious culture and faith. The author hopes to capture the attention of her readers through her story of love, life, tragedy and death, while driving the message of christian beliefs. It depicts the good, bad and the ugly.In conclusion, the author hopes the contents allows the reader to take away a wealth of knowledge about our existence and food for thought in trying to live this life, as this is not the beginning and end of it all.
Are you a young marketer looking to understand SEO and contribute more at work? Or you could be a frustrated veteran, trying to explain SEO to the non-marketers who just don't seem to get it. Maybe you are a visionary wanting to pitch the coolest idea for boosting the company's online presence to your boss but need a bit of finesse with the SEO tactics.Whatever be your purpose, I welcome and congratulate you on taking your first step on the "SEO is simple" journey. This journey will train your mind in the concepts of search engine optimization (SEO) and your soul with the willingness and enthusiasm to apply the concepts in your website strategies. And I am happy to be by your side as we conquer the highs and lows of this amazing learning adventure that SEO brings forward.
'Captive Without a Jail' is an anthology of short stories by Dr. Lida Prypchan, psychiatrist and founder of non-profit Psychiatry, Philosophy + Arts.Dr. Prypchan has more than two decade of experience in psychiatry, has written 150 published articles and is a three-time recipient of the National Award of Scientific Journalism in Venezuela.This is her second book.
Set in the suburbs of Melbourne in the nineties, Long Lost Cousin tells the story of Patz; a sassy, but slightly superficial teenage girl. Patz is shocked to discover that her mother has invited some family friends to move in with them. To add to the inconvenience, Patz instantly clashes with her shaggy-haired, heavy metal loving 'cousin' Joe. Despite their constant bickering, Patz comes to realise that when he's not driving her completely crazy, Joe is a true ally and a friend. But when she finally comes to understand how she truly feels about Joe, it looks like it might be too late...
The TA (Tour Aotearoa) is a bicycle trail running the length of New Zealand but with kinks in it. The result: 3000 kilometres of trail that is in your backyard. Many Kiwis see some of it, dabble with bits of it. Few go the whole hog.
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