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For anyone who has ever wanted to take an acting class, "this is the best book on acting written in the last twenty years" (David Mamet, from the Introduction). This book describes a technique developed and refined by the authors, all of them young actors, in their work with Pulitzer...

Harmon Tomeral and his friends wanted nothing more than to go to space, and they have beaten the odds, time and again. They developed a mech and won the Top Fleet Marine Competition. They brought back a battlecruiser from an unknown system and made it their own. They made allies who helped them achieve great victories, and they ultimately founded new colonies in what has become known as the Salvage System.

As the cultural conversation around race, gender, and sexuality has evolved, straight white men are becoming increasingly aware of their privilege. But many may be left thinking, "OK, what am I supposed to do about it?" "We need a way forward beyond feelings of guilt, overwhelmingness, anger, and denial." Straight white male pastor Chris Furr offers a guide to deconstructing that privilege in Straight White Male. With an emphasis on confession and redemption, Furr invites other privileged men to reconsider the ways they live, work, believe, and interact with others.

"Filled with Christmas spirit, and a little chaos . . . Five stars overall!" --Nancy Naigle, bestselling author In this glittering and heartwarming collection, three bestselling sweet romance novelists offer up the gift of cheer for the winter holiday season. Perfect for fans of Hallmark...

Ponzinomics 101 is a monthly educational podcast for anyone interested in learning more about multi-level marketing (aka MLMs), and why it should be avoided. Hosts Melissa Milner and Robert FitzPatrick want this podcast to be a helpful resource for teachers and parents and will provide valuable information that is not currently being taught in our public schools, colleges, and universities about MLMs and similar dangerous schemes.

Haunted Tales is a weekly horror fiction podcast created by Robert and Melissa K. We've got everything from ghosts, cryptids, and curses to deals with the devil, giant insects and more! New episode every Sunday! Social Media: Twitter > @hauntedtalespod Instagram/Threads > @hauntedtalespodcast Tumblr > /haunted-tales-podIf you like this podcast, consider supporting us at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hauntedtalespodAll stories featured on this podcast are original fiction written by Robert K and narrated/voiced by Melissa K. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Step into a world of rogue screen readers, Braille in fantasy worlds, a friend meeting an acquaintance after several years, and more. This #OwnVoices anthology features fiction by blind and visually impaired authors showing readers how they thrive, hurt, get revenge, outsmart bullies, or go on epic adventures. Artificial Divide is an own-voices story collection that captures the many layers of blindness and, for once, puts visually impaired protagonists in the driver’s seat, letting us glimpse their lives. When we think about it, we're not really divided.

As a culture we are in an ethical mess because we’ve neglected moral training and education. This book proposes that there is such a thing as moral truth, that it can be known, and that it can be put into practice in a person’s life and in society more broadly. Looking specifically at the...

Get ready for a wild ride through dark streets, where monsters roam, magic crackles, and heroes fight shadows at every turn. From wizards to vampires, gods to shapeshifters, these stories will drag you into a world where the impossible is just another day.

This is an inspiring, true story of how one woman overcame emotional and psychological damage from childhood abuse, trauma, and a sexual partner's betrayal. Melissa Roberts and John Sternfels's study on childhood abuse and its lifelong effects is a beacon of hope for those seeking to overcome trauma and to live a life with affirmation and purpose. In today's world of "safe places" and mandated reporting, social workers, teachers, and others can report stories of child abuse protections being weaponized, misused, or misapplied.