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When a young alien named Zorp crash-lands his toaster-shaped spaceship in a bed of petunias, his mission is simple: observe the strange, chaotic creatures called "humans" and determine if they're a threat to the galaxy. Disguised as a fourth-grader named "Zack," he must navigate the bewildering world of dodgeball, pizza, and soggy sandwiches. But keeping his four arms and pop-out antenna a secret is harder than he thought, especially with a super-smart and suspicious classmate named Maya watching his every move.

Tabby has a leaky faucet—and a filthy imagination. When the repairman shows up, toolbox in hand and arms thick enough to break her, she doesn’t waste time pretending. No, she wants something a little bigger fixed. And she’s more than willing to get on her knees for it.

Pain as a Portal is a transmission that serves as a guide, travelling alongside you on your journey to uncover the many gifts your pain has to offer.

Multiple sclerosis (MS) causes a myriad of physical, cognitive, and emotional symptoms that impact function and quality of life for those with the disease and those providing care. Navigating Life with Multiple Sclerosis is a practical guide for meeting the challenges of this lifelong, unpredictable disease.

Look on the Bright Side is more than a book; it is a companion for your journey toward joy and inner peace. Rediscover the power within you and the endless possibilities that await when you choose to focus on the positive. There is always a glimmer of hope waiting to be found in the midst of life's darkest moments. Even when the weight of depression, anxiety, and fear feels overwhelming, you can always discover the light.

The demons and psionics, humans with telepathy and other mental abilities, have the initial advantage during the First Terran War. The traditional humans can barely maintain their ranks. The tide starts to change when humans possessing elemental magic, sorcery, and advanced fighting techniques join the fray. The humans acquire and solidify their advantage when several scores of psionics turn against their brethren and demon allies.

In Residual Governance, Gabrielle Hecht dives into the wastes of gold and uranium mining in South Africa to explore how communities, experts, and artists fight for infrastructural and environmental justice. Hecht outlines how mining in South Africa is a prime example of what she theorizes as residual governance—the governance of waste and discard, governance that is purposefully inefficient, and governance that treats people and places as waste and wastelands.

"I Am A Queen Capable of Achieving Great Things." Let these words echo in your mind, repeat them over and over, because they are your truth. Are You Tired of Sifting Through Generic Affirmation Books filled with repeated or complex sayings that don't speak to your heart or experiences? Frustrated By The Lack Of Organization in these books that makes it hard for you to find the right categories that speak to your current experiences?

How can digital cash truly be "trustless"? What does it mean that blockchain offers a new paradigm of the "rule of code"? How are decisions made when a blockchain system faces an emergency, and who gets to make those decisions? In Blockchain Governance, Primavera De Filippi, Wessel Reijers, and Morshed Mannan offer answers to these questions and more, in an accessible, critical overview of legal and political issues related to blockchain technology.

Welcome, young explorers, to the second installment in the "Wild Wonders of America" series, where we embark on an adventure into the heart of the American wilderness to discover its "Marvelous Mammals." This journey will take us from the towering forests inhabited by secretive lynxes to the vast prairies roamed by swift pronghorns, from the serene waters navigated by gentle manatees to the skies soared by majestic eagles.

Join Everett and Willow, two remarkable kids just like you, in their debut adventure as The Cane Kids. Discover the extraordinary world through their unique perspective as they navigate life with a special tool-embracing independence and pride.

Twenty years ago, Isabelle DiSanto ceased to exist and Sloane Matthews took her place. Since then, she's spent her life hoping the world would forget all about her former identity and leave her alone. She never wanted to be the heir to a serial killer dynasty, but someone else does, and they want to make Sloane pay for turning her back on the DiSanto name.

Idealism meets eroticism as a striving young journalist drags her submissive boyfriend to a kinky party. Paisley’s editors want more of her salacious, first-hand sex columns after the rip-roaring success of her first. They suggest a kinky party at a classy hotel, an idea that fills her with equal parts dread and anticipation. With her adventurous boyfriend Nick in tow, she decides to brave it for the sake of her career and with the hope that it might spark more hot experimentation in their sex life.

Paisley always wanted to be a features writer, but when her New York magazine is taken over by a hip media conglomerate, she finds that the only thing they want is salacious stories about sex and sleaze. Well, if that’s what they want, that’s what she’ll give them! Her trip to a woman’s only night at a local adult cinema gives her plenty to write about, as she finds herself falling into a world of celluloid fantasy. In the darkness of the movie theater she begins to explore her bubbling fantasies of femdom and BDSM.

In this sassy and sweet coming-of-age story full of laughs, tears, and everyday strangeness, an unusual child finds a home—and love—with her feisty Great-great-aunt Magnolia Rose McClellan.

"Wild Wonders of America: 101 Astonishing Facts for Young Explorers" is your gateway to uncovering the mysteries and marvels that lie within the United States, a journey that promises to enchant, educate, and inspire. As we embark on this expedition together, you'll delve into the lives of majestic mammals, remarkable reptiles, and amazing amphibians, each with its own story to tell.

This book was made to empower and inspire those who've lost their way and have lost their confidence to continue forward to fulfill their purpose in life. This book also serves a friendly reminder to the masses that we all, MATTER. When Challenges and Obstacles occur in life: Simple steps that will give a different perspective on maintaining a positive outlook on life. Easy tips for manifesting what you want. Drive to progress in gaining resilience despite distractions. "SO IT SHALL BE"

Popularized by Joseph Campbell, the hero's journey features narrative stages along which a person matures and transforms. But where heroes transform is just as important as what they do to get there. Holly Bellebuono shows you how the location of each hero's journey step is intimately tied to the challenges faced, setting the tone for the entire adventure.

Have you ever been curious what happens when you take a leap of faith into entrepreneurship? Unfulfilled in her corporate job, and frustrated with dating app options, I Failed, is a humorous recounting of Whitney Linscott’s attempt to launch a dating app. This book pulls the curtain back on what it's really like to be an entrepreneur and has more twists, turns, and hair raising scares than a roller coaster at a carnival that was assembled by a drunk orangutan.

Dive into the history, geography, and culture of Virginia in this installment of the 50 States series. From major cities to historic events, Where Is Virginia? introduces you to the state in a whole new way, whether you’re proud to call it home or learning about a distant destination. Visit...