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In a future of near-instantaneous global travel, of abundant provision for the needs of all, a future in which no one living can remember an actual war, a long era of stability threatens to come to an abrupt end. For known only to a few, the leaders of the great Hives, nations without fixed location, have long conspired to keep the world stable, at the cost of just a little blood. A few secret murders, mathematically planned. So that no faction can ever dominate, and the balance holds. And yet the balance is beginning to give way.

When Ada Calhoun found herself in the throes of a midlife crisis, she thought that she had no right to complain. She was married with children and a good career. So why did she feel miserable? And why did it seem that other Generation X women were miserable, too? Calhoun decided to find some answers. She looked into housing costs, HR trends, credit card debt averages, and divorce data. At every turn, she saw a pattern: sandwiched between the Boomers and Millennials, Gen X women were facing new problems as they entered middle age, problems that were being largely overlooked.

The long years of near-utopia have come to an abrupt end. Peace and order are now figments of the past. Corruption, deception, and insurgency humwithin the once steadfast leadership of the Hives, nations without fixed location.

The long years of near-utopia have come to an abrupt end. Peace and order are now figments of the past. Corruption, deception, and insurgency hum within the once steadfast leadership of the Hives, nations without fixed location. The heartbreaking truth is that for decades, even centuries, the leaders of the great Hives bought the world's stability with a trickle of secret murders, mathematically planned. So that no faction could ever dominate. So that the balance held.

Step into the chilling world of Ada Buisson, a Victorian novelist whose haunting tales will send shivers down your spine. This captivating collection features three of her eerie stories, originally published in the esteemed journal Belgravia between 1867 and 1869. Prepare yourself for an unsettling journey through the dark corners of the human experience, expertly narrated by Newgatenovelist.

In recent years, our poetic landscape has evolved in profound and exciting ways. So has our planet. Edited and introduced by the twenty-fourth Poet Laureate of the United States, Ada Limon, this book challenges what we think we know about "nature poetry," illuminating the myriad ways our landscapes—both literal and literary—are changing. You Are Here features fifty previously unpublished poems from some of the nation's most accomplished poets, including Joy Harjo, Diane Seuss, Rigoberto González, Jericho Brown, Aimee Nezhukumatathil, Paul Tran, and more.

In Man On The Other Side, Ruths life takes an unexpected turn as she navigates the challenges of her upbringing in an orphanage. Working at a bookstore, she finds solace in stories until the outbreak of the Great War sends her to the front lines in France. After the war, she marries, but the question lingers can she be satisfied as a traditional country wife, or will her newfound power and experiences push her to seek something more? How will her husband reconcile their vastly different backgrounds? - Summary by Stav Nisser

In the delightful second installment of the Little Ottleys trilogy, we find ourselves in a whimsical Edwardian world where nothing is quite as it seems. Years have passed since Loves Shadow, yet Bruce Ottley remains his irritable self, while his loving wife Edith continues to navigate his peculiarities with grace and fondness. However, when the dashing Aylmer Ross enters the scene, the undeniable chemistry between him and Edith disrupts their once tranquil life. Will this unexpected attraction spell disaster for the Ottleys marriage? With its lighthearted dialogue and sharp wit, this charming ...

In the captivating conclusion of the Little Ottleys trilogy, three years have passed since Bruce and Edith faced the brink of marital despair. Thanks to Ediths unwavering patience and forgiveness, they have navigated their struggles and find themselves in a seemingly stable life, even with the looming shadow of the First World War. However, the tranquility is disrupted when Madame Frabelle, their enchanting house guest, arrives and captivates everyone around her, showing no signs of departing. Complicating matters further, Ediths dashing former love, Aylmer Ross, returns home wounded from the ...

Mycroft Canner is a convict. For his crimes he is required, as is the custom of the 25th century, to wander the world being as useful as he can to all he meets. Carlyle Foster is a sensayer - a spiritual counselor in a world that has outlawed the public practice of religion, but which also knows that the inner lives of humans cannot be wished away.

Alone Together: Love, Grief, and Comfort During the Time of COVID-19 is a collection of essays, poems, and interviews to serve as a lifeline for negotiating how to connect and thrive during this stressful time of isolation as well as a historical perspective that will remain relevant for years to come.

Autistic scientist Yasira Shien has developed a radical new energy drive that could change the future of humanity. But when she activates it, reality warps, destroying the space station and everyone aboard. The AI gods who rule the galaxy declare her work heretical, and Yasira is abducted by their agents. Instead of simply executing her, they offer mercy - if she'll help them hunt down a bigger target: her own mysterious, vanished mentor. With her homeworld's fate in the balance, Yasira must choose who to trust: the gods and their ruthless post-human angels, or a rebel scientist....

The Children's Book Of Christmas Stories is a wonderful assortment of 35 Christmas-themed tales that have been chosen by editor Asa Dickinson. Authors include Charles Dickens, Hans Christian Andersen, Susan Coolidge, and Elizabeth Harrison. Whether it is for children, or for family gatherings, everyone is sure to be captivated and enthralled!

Vulnerable, tender, acute, these are serious poems, brave poems, exploring with honesty the ambiguous moment between the rapture of youth and the grace of acceptance. A daughter tends to aging parents. A woman struggles with infertility—“What if, instead of carrying / a child, I am supposed to carry grief?”—and a body seized by pain and vertigo as well as ecstasy. A nation convulses: “Every song of this country / has an unsung third stanza, something brutal.” And still Limón shows us, as ever, the persistence of hunger, love, and joy, the dizzying fullness of our too-short lives.

An astonishing collection about interconnectedness—between the human and nonhuman, ancestors and ourselves—from National Book Critics Circle Award winner, National Book Award finalist and U.S. Poet Laureate Ada Limón.

The laws of physics acting on the planet of Jai have been forever upended; its surface completely altered, and its inhabitants permanently changed, causing chaos. Fearing heresy, the artificially intelligent Gods that once ruled the galaxy became the planet’s jailers. Tiv Hunt, who once trusted these Gods completely, spends her days helping the last remaining survivors of Jai. Everyone is fighting for their freedom, and they call out for drastic action from their savior, Tiv’s girlfriend, Yasira. But Yasira has become deeply ill.

Dive into the whimsical world of Little Dramas for Primary Grades, featuring 37 delightful short and very short plays designed specifically for young children. Each play is brought to life by an array of talented narrators, including Linette Geisel and Tomas Peter, who embody a variety of charming characters. From the adventures of a curious Camel to the playful antics of a Little Fir Tree, these engaging stories are perfect for sparking creativity and imagination in young minds. Join the fun and inspire the next generation of performers!

Storia di una taciturna - Ada NegriNovella tratta da "Le solitarie" (1908)Voce: EssenzaNarrante | Roberta DepieraUn racconto intenso, dove le parole non dette pesano di più di quelle pronunciate.Ada Negri ci conduce nell'animo di una donna silenziosa, segnata da un dolore profondo.

Gain the valuable skills and techniques you need to accelerate the delivery of machine learning solutions. With this practical guide, data scientists, ML engineers, and their leaders will learn how to bridge the gap between data science and Lean product delivery in a practical and simple way. David Tan, Ada Leung, and Dave Colls show you how to apply time-tested software engineering skills and Lean product delivery practices to reduce toil and waste, shorten feedback loops, and improve your team's flow when building ML systems and products.

Dive into a delightful collection of enchanting tales and poems celebrating the magic of winter, Christmas, and New Years Day. Curated by Ada M. Skinner and Eleanor L. Skinner, these stories bring warmth and joy to the holiday season (Summary by RomaSingh).