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MariahI had everything I neededa husband, a beautiful son, and a life I loved. But one day, he decided it wasnt enough, and my existence became suspended as I scrambled for footing. Six months later, I found myself strapping on my high heels and zipping up my sexy dress, throwing myself back out there and hoping a holiday singles party might change my life. Hailey was a light, and she made me feel alive and seen for the first time in months. So between champagne kisses and flaky pastries, I want nothing more than to touch her with a fire that matched the ones in her eyes. Would it just be one night? Or could Hailey be my new forever? Sugar-Coated Kisses is a 5,000-word short contemporary sapphic FF holiday romance that promises strangers-to-lovers, a sexy one night stand, and scorching hot fingertips that treat their women with the same care they give their pastry tarts.

THE MODERNIST GREEK poet Tasos Livaditis first appeared amongst us a century ago in one of the planets most storied jurisdictions. Because its narrative is often the first chapter in many a history, schoolkids throughout the West know the Hellenic Republic as the cradle of civilization, learning early in life to associate its geography at the eastern end of the Mediterranean Sea, on the southernmost tip of the Balkans, with the likes of Plato, Aristotle Socrates, Homer, Sappho, and Alexander the Great; with the Olympic Games and the Peloponnesian War; and with a canon of mythologies that have played a leading role in the development of world literature. One wonders if the poet being birthed from such hallowed stock in the shadow of, so to speak was a blessing, a curse, or none of the above.

Kindness rarely announces itself.It works quietlythrough small choices, unnoticed moments, and simple acts that leave lasting impressions. Often, we dont realize its impact until much later if at all.Hidden Hand of Kindness is a heartfelt and inspiring collection of stories that explore how everyday acts of kindnessoften overlooked and unrewardedshape character, influence futures, and quietly change lives.Written especially for young readers but meaningful for all ages, this book gently reveals: Why kindness is strength, not weakness How small, unseen acts create long-term impact Why goodness often returns when we least expect it How values are passed on without lectures or lessons The quiet power of choosing empathy in a fast, demanding world With light humor, emotional depth, relatable characters, and thoughtful twists, these stories dont preachthey connect.Whether its helping a stranger, standing up for someone, choosing honesty when it costs you, or showing patience when no one is watching, this book reminds us of that kindness always leaves a trace.Sometimes, the most powerful hand guiding our livesis the one we never see.Perfect for: Teens and young adults Parents and educators Readers seeking inspiration without heavy philosophy Anyone who believes small acts still matter Read it slowly. Share it freely. Live it quietly.

What if life gave us just one pause button?Not to rewind the past.Not to escape mistakes.But simply to stop and notice.If Life Had a Pause Button is a deeply reflective and relatable collection of short stories about missed moments, unsent messages, delayed apologies, and the quiet realizations that shape who we become.Through gentle humor, emotional depth, and honest twists, this book explores the moments we often rush past: The call we didnt answer The words we kept inside The apology that came too late The comfort we chose over truth The pause that changed nothingand everything These are not stories about regret.They are stories about awareness.Written in a warm, human voice, this book doesnt preach or instruct. Instead, it invites you to slow down, reflect, and recognize the small pauses life already offersmoments where perspective shifts and growth quietly begin.Perfect for late-night reading, quiet mornings, or anyone who has ever thought "If only", this book reminds us that while life doesnt come with a pause button, it always offers a next chapter.You dont need to rewind your life.You just need to notice itwhile youre still living it.Read slowly. Pause often. Press plays with awareness.

Daniel Reade never planned to wear the uniform. Faced with a single irreversible choice, he enters a world where discipline replaces freedom and survival demands obedience long before it offers purpose. From the shock of training to the unforgiving reality of combat, Ashes to Honor follows Daniels transformation from reluctant recruit to hardened soldier. What begins as obligation becomes identity, forged through pressure, brotherhood, and loss. Each mission leaves a mark, and every success quietly transfers responsibility onto those trusted to carry it. As operational demands increase and institutional expectations tighten, Daniel learns that honor is not awarded by rank or victory. It is carried, often alone, in the space between orders and outcomes. Loyalty is tested. Leadership becomes isolating. Consequences persist long after the fighting ends. Ashes to Honor is a grounded, unsentimental military novel about service, consequence, and the cost of doing what is required when no one is watching. It does not glorify war or reduce it to spectacle. Instead, it examines the weight borne by those who endure it, and the quiet decisions that shape who they become. This novel is the first installment in The Lions Legacy, a character-driven military series exploring leadership, moral weight, and the enduring consequences of command.

Data systems outlive applications, frameworks, and infrastructure.They encode decisions that shape what a system can becomeand what it can never safely change.Designing Modern Data Systems is a deep, decision-driven guide to building data systems that are reliable, scalable, and adaptable over time. Rather than focusing on tools or trends, this book teaches how to reason about architecture itself: how guarantees are chosen, where authority lives, how failures manifest, and how systems evolve under real-world pressure.Written for experienced engineers and architects, the book treats data systems as long-lived sociotechnical systemsnot just databases or pipelines. It focuses on clarity of responsibility, explicit trade-offs, and preserving meaning as data moves, changes, and ages.This book takes a structured journey through modern data system design: How to define data systems as distinct from applications and infrastructure How non-functional requirements like reliability, availability, latency, and cost shape architecture long before technology choices How to design data models, storage engines, and indexing strategies that survive product evolution How to reason about replication, partitioning, coordination, and distributed transactions without accidental complexity How batch and stream processing fit into a unified view of data over time How logs, history, and derived data enable recovery, reprocessing, and safe change How to operate systems in production with observability, backpressure, and failure isolation How to design data systems that support machine learning and large language model platforms, including feature pipelines and embeddings How to migrate, evolve, and decommission systems without outages or loss of trust Throughout the book, ideas are grounded in a single evolving reference system, allowing readers to see how architectural decisions accumulate and interact as requirements change.What Makes This Book DifferentDecision-focused, not tool-drivenThe book avoids product comparisons and instead teaches how to evaluate any technology within clear architectural constraints. Explicit trade-offs, not recipesEvery design choice is examined in terms of what it enables, what it forbids, and what it costs. Modern, without being trendyAI and LLM systems are addressed where they introduce real architectural pressurewithout hype or speculation. Written for longevityThe principles in this book are designed to remain relevant as tools, platforms, and organizational structures change. This book is written for: Software engineers designing backend and platform systems Data engineers responsible for storage, processing, and pipelines Staff, principal, and senior engineers shaping architectural direction Architects and technical leaders responsible for long-term system evolution Practitioners preparing for system design interviews who want judgment, not templates This is not: A beginners introduction to databases A step-by-step tutorial for specific tools A catalog of technologies or patterns Instead, it is a book about how to think clearly about data systems, and how to design them so they remain understandable, trustworthy, and change...

Only the Strong Survive is the searing sequel to Unseen & Unheard, plunging readers back into the raw, unflinching world of Gemma Westley. Inspired by the real-life struggles of young author Madison Goodman, this novel tears the curtain back even further on the brutal fight for dignity, truth, and survival in a world that refuses to listen. Gemma thought she had endured the worst.She was wrong. The battles shes fought were just the prologue. Now, under the crushing weight of judgment, blame, and silent stares, Gemma teeters on the edgecaught between survival and complete collapse. When a harrowing classroom incident throws a harsh spotlight on the mistreatment shes long faced, the fragile foundation shes built begins to crack. But this time, shes not rising alone.But dont celebrate too early. Just as hope begins to flicker, a sinister note appears. Accusations spread like wildfire. Friends falter. Trust shatters. In a place where every glance feels like a threat and every whisper cuts deeper than the last, Gemma must face a storm of lies, betrayals, and resurfaced pain threatening to consume her all over again. How much can one girl endure?And when the world tries to break her spirit againcan she rise and prove, against all odds, that only the strong survive? Unrelenting, haunting, and deeply personal, Only the Strong Survive is a gut-wrenching journey that grips your heartand refuses to let go.Prepare to be shaken. Prepare to feel everything.

SLEEPERSCarl LakelandAnzac Day. Sydney Central Station.Three human bombs walk among the crowdsordinary people turned into weapons by terror.Nathan Masters is the man sent to stop them.A former SAS operator turned intelligence asset, Nathan lost a leg on a classified mission called Matchbook. What he didnt lose was his instinct for violence, sacrifice, and hard choices. When a sadistic mastermind known as The Butcher activates sleeper couriers inside the rail network, Nathan is pulled into a race against time where every decision costs lives.The couriers are innocent.The bombs are real.And the man pulling the strings knows Nathans pastintimately.As panic spreads and bodies fall, Nathan must choose between duty and loyalty, between saving the many or protecting the one person he cant afford to lose. There will be no clean wins. No heros ending. Only consequences.SLEEPERS is a brutal, high-stakes espionage thriller about coercion, control, and what happens when justice no longer fits inside the law.If you like your thrillers dark, grounded, and unforgivingthis one doesnt blink.

Peace Through Faith: A 60-Day Islamic Journey to Purpose and Inner CalmAre you searching for peace in a world full of distractions? Peace Through Faith is your 60-day roadmap to spiritual clarity, inner calm, and a deeper connection with Allah.This transformative guide is divided into six sections: Faith & Belief Strengthen your trust in Allah and embrace Tawheed. Character & Morals Live with kindness, honesty, and humility. Gratitude & Patience Find blessings in hardship and peace in sabr. Prayer & Worship Discover the beauty of Salah, Dua, and Dhikr. Hope & Forgiveness Experience Allahs mercy and start fresh. Living Islam Today Balance faith with modern life and spread peace.Each day offers practical reflections, Quranic insights, and actionable steps to help you live Islam with purpose and serenity. Whether youre seeking spiritual renewal or guidance for everyday challenges, this book is your companion to inner peaceone day at a time.Start your journey today and let faith transform your life.

The European Union (EU) has in many ways been the most thorough creation of the international liberal order, and its upending especially by the EUs historical ally the US poses a multi-dimensional challenge to the Union. The immediate security and trade threats are obvious enough. But more challenging still are the rise of nationalism and great power geopolitics, historical forces which the whole European project has been designed to overcome. Moreover, the rise of illiberalism across the globe also profoundly threatens international cooperation in absolutely vital areas like climate change and biodiversity, as well as more on prosaic issues like finance and artificial intelligence. This e-book is the follow-up publication to an online conference organised by the Global Governance Research Group of the UNA Europa university alliance, which took place in June 2025. It brings together a wide range of contributions which seek to address the complex internal and external challenges of illiberalism to the EU, along with the Unions capacities and failures in dealing with these.

Discover more tiny wonders in this bugtastic, multi-award-winning childrens series.The Little Adventures of Erig the Earwig returns with a brand-new collection of heart-warming stories featuring Erig the earwig and his best friend Bob the copper beetle. Together, they explore the enchanting world of the Long Garden-meeting new insect friends, solving curious conundrums, and learning more about the amazing natural world hidden beneath our feet.Perfect for bedtime reading, this beautifully illustrated chapter-style book gently introduces young readers to fascinating insects, their incredible lives and habitats, and why these tiny creatures are so important to our planet. Each adventure blends gentle humour with themes of kindness, courage, friendship, and the wonder of nature.This sequel continues the success of the multi-award-winning The Little Adventures of Erig the Earwig, winner of: Gold - The Wishing Shelf Book Awards, 2024 Next Generation Indie Book Award Winner, 2025 Best Indie Book Award Winner, 2025Ideal for children aged 5-9, fans of nature, little explorers, and young readers who love imaginative stories filled with bugs, bravery, and big-hearted characters. Whether shared at bedtime or enjoyed independently, these delightful tales show just how big the world can be for tiny adventurers.

Evolution has a glitch, and his name is Prabhas.Mumbai is falling. Morphius Thorn, a CEO with a god complex, has unleashed "Morph"a drug that promises perfection but delivers a parasite. Transforming into an unstoppable Titan, Thorn threatens to rewrite humanity in his own twisted image.Inspector Prabha Sharma knows the law cant stop a monster. Her father, Prakash, knows the dark history of the "Trinity" that created this nightmare. But the world doesnt need a soldier; it needs a tank.Enter Prabhas: a husband who prefers naptime to playtime. To save his city, he must do the unthinkableinject the serum and become a Titan himself. But where Thorn is fueled by rage, Prabhas wields a weapon no one expected: the indomitable power of laziness.In this explosive sequel to Who Killed Dad?, a battle of Titans will decide the fate of the world. The stage is set for the Architect of Ruin.Unlock the beast. Play the game.

Life of ZubairIn the teeming alleys of Lahore, where the muezzins call weaves through the snarl of rickshaws and the fragile scent of jasmine battles the choking dust of poverty, Zubair learns a brutal truth: for a poor man, loyalty is the only coin he can spend without fear of it being counterfeit.As a young driver in the gilded world of Nawab Raza Ali Khan, Zubair stakes his future on unwavering devotion. He swallows secrets like bitter pills, shoulders blame that belongs to others, and guards a family that views him as little more than a shadow at the wheel. Year after year, he orbits their dazzling flame of wealth and power, clinging to the belief that perfect service will one day draw its warmth to him and his own.But in a city carved by invisible walls of class and cruelty, loyalty is a road that runs only one way.Betrayal comes swiftly, hurling him into exile. Desperation pulls him into the shadowsclandestine midnight runs across borders, illicit deals that promise riches far sweeter than the stale crust of honest labor. For a fleeting moment, joy ignites: a loving marriage, children whose laughter echoes through a modest rented home. Yet old enemies nurse older grudges, and one night, vengeance arrives as fire.In a single blaze, the past devours his presentthree innocent young lives stolen by smoke and fury. Grief carves him hollow. Wives abandon the wreckage. Parents wither and die. Even his brother, once bound by shared dreams, slips away into his own abyss.Utterly alone, lost in the numbing fog of addiction, Zubair makes one final pilgrimage to the man who first showed him loyaltys true priceonly to discover that some debts demand blood as payment.Narrated in Zubairs raw, exhausted voice from a hospital bed where his battered heart finally gives out, Life of Zubair is a devastating portrait of a man who sacrificed everything for a light that was never meant to warm him. Unforgiving, intimate, and profoundly heartbreaking, it exposes the silent catastrophes that fester beneath a societys glittering facadea moths doomed, obsessive dance with flame, ending not in transcendence, but in ashes.

This CURD Book presents the CURD Plan, a comprehensive 18-point, double-victory framework to end the war in Ukraine and establish a new relationship between Russia and Ukraine. Its innovative "double-victory" approach breaks from conventional diplomacy: both nations reach the same peace, but through separate victories that reflect their distinct motivations.Ukraines victory is centered on land. Under the CURD Plan, Ukraine regains sovereignty over all its pre-2014 territory, including the Crimean Peninsula. As the rightful sovereign, Ukraine can then make a judicious decision regarding Crimea that supports the full recovery and rebuilding of its embattled eastern mainland region a region more deeply anchored in its national identity.Russias victory is centered on people. This war of choice stems from the Kremlin leaders fixation on re-creating, not the Soviet empire, but the historical Holy Rus an ethnocentric realm uniting Russians, Ukrainians, and other Slavic descendants in neighboring countries. As the ruler of the worlds largest country, he has repeatedly signaled disinterest in expanding landmass for its own imperial sake. His invasion of Ukraine reflects an ideological project rooted in Slavic Orthodox nationalism that veers towards fascism with its elevation of the "pure" citizen. Ukrainians, fitting this Slavic Orthodox mold, are seen as a people to be "brought home" to the Holy Rus with land serving only as a means to that end.The CURD Plan stands for the CrimeaUkraineRussiaDonbas Plan. Its 18 points align the two national motivations: Ukraine accepts the "people" provisions, while Russia concedes the "land" components.The CURD Book begins with an introduction to the wind of war. It then presents the two principles of the Plan, which Russia and Ukraine must independently affirm before entering a formal peace negotiation to discuss the full 18 points. The Book details each point, most containing a "land" element for Ukraine and a corresponding "people" term for Russia. Many points are supported by novel political science concepts, such as mepenism (engaged neutrality), xiliism (the territorial dimension of fascism), native residency (separatist Russians living in Ukraine), and diasporic communes (Holy Rus without the land component).The CURD Book then envisions new futures for the two neighbors. Ukraine emerges as a buffer country confidently engaging both its western and eastern dimensions. Russia emanates a renewed sense of responsibility wherever Russian communities reside and reclaims its economic and geopolitical strength from its true center: the vast, energy-rich Siberia a strategic asset for the age of artificial intelligence.The Book frames the core Plan chapters with biographical reflections from the authors youth in Vietnam during the Vietnam War, drawing parallels with the present conflict. This culminates in the Final Battle, a cunning and highly speculative military campaign by Ukraine designed to force Russia to fight at the negotiating table rather than on the battlefield.With 500 pages of narration and four years in the making, the CURD Book is a genre-defying work blending history, analysis, creative peacemaking, theory, strategy, humanity, and personal memoir. Editorial Reviews:

The Chains Did Not Win: Omar ibn Said recounts the life and legacy of Omar ibn Said, a West African Islamic scholar who was captured and enslaved in the United States during the nineteenth century. Educated in classical Arabic and Islamic sciences before his enslavement, Omar ibn Said left behind one of the most remarkable autobiographical manuscripts written by an enslaved African in North America.The book traces his journey from scholarship and spiritual formation in Africa to captivity, forced displacement, and life under bondage in the American South. Through historical reconstruction and narrative interpretation, the work examines how faith, literacy, and memory endured despite systematic efforts to erase identity, belief, and culture.Rather than presenting slavery solely through physical suffering, The Chains Did Not Win explores the intellectual and spiritual resistance embodied in Omar ibn Saids writings. His Arabic textsoften misunderstood or misrepresented in their timestand as testimony to the persistence of inner freedom amid external captivity.Written for general readers and students of history, the book offers insight into the overlooked presence of African Muslim intellectuals in early America, contributing to broader discussions of slavery, religion, identity, and resilience.

Er ist zu ernst. Sie ist zu unbeschwert.Doch zusammen konnten sie perfekt seinMit seinem Bauernhof, der kurz vor dem Ruin steht, hat der Amish-Junggeselle Lukas Keller bereits genug Probleme. Er braucht nicht auch noch die lebensfrohe Miriam Hartmann mit ihrer ungestumen Art und ihrem standigen Wechsel von Arbeit zu Arbeit die sein Leben durcheinanderbringt. Doch als eine unerwartete Familienkrise sie zwingt, zusammenzuarbeiten, erkennen sie, dass das grote Problem nicht ihre Unterschiede sind sondern ihre Gefuhle fureinander.Eine herzerwarmende Geschichte uber Glauben, Hoffnung und Liebe.

Ein Notruf in der Notaufnahme. So lande ich in seiner Obhut. Unter der Fursorge meines Bruders besten Freundes.Dr. Leon Wagner war seit meiner Jugend Teil all meiner Fantasien. Jetzt ist er der Einzige, der erkennt, dass etwas wirklich mit mir nicht stimmt der Einzige, der mich retten kann.Doch mit jedem Tag, jeder gescheiterten Diagnose sehe ich ihn sich verandern. Der brillante, kontrollierte Arzt wird zu etwas Anderem. Dunkler. Besitzergreifender. Unwiderstehlich.

On a remote coast where the sea has learned to remember, a lighthouse stands not to warn ships away, but to listen.Mara arrives in Grayhaven believing she is only escaping her past, unaware that the shoreline itself has been waiting for her. The ocean here is not empty water but a living boundary layered with voices, grief, and unfinished crossings. When the old balance begins to unravel, Mara is drawn into a role no one has held in generations, becoming the keeper of what the sea refuses to forget.Guided by Eiren, a presence bound to the space between land and tide, she learns that safety was never meant to be built from silence. As storms subside and forgotten paths surface, the shore begins to change, dreaming of futures that do not erase the past. With each step closer to understanding, Mara must choose whether to walk away from the weight of memory or remain and carry it with open eyes.Eternal Dark Shore is a lyrical paranormal adventure romance about listening to what lingers, standing where fear once ruled, and discovering that some bonds do not imprison the heart, but teach it how to stay.

Am Vorabend des Zweiten Weltkriegs steht eine geheime Marineeinheit an der Grenze zwischen Frieden und Chaos.Im Fruhjahr 1938 verlassen vier junge Leutnante die strengen Ausbildungsstatten der deutschen Marine voller Ideale, Zweifel und ungetesteter Loyalitat. Leonhard, der disziplinierte Stratege aus einer Offiziersfamilie; Karl, der schweigsame Mechaniker mit auergewohnlichem Talent; Matthias, der ehrgeizige Sohn eines Fischers; und Erik, der rebellische Idealist mit einer dunklen Vergangenheit. Aus unterschiedlichen Lebenswelten stammend, werden sie durch das Meer und die Gefahr untrennbar verbunden.Ihre Stationierung fuhrt sie zur abgelegenen Nordlichtbasis, einer streng geheimen U-Boot-Station tief im eisigen Nordmeer. Offiziell existiert sie nicht. Inoffiziell ist sie ein Schlusselpunkt fur verdeckte Operationen, Spionage und strategische Beobachtung fremder Flotten. Mit veralteter Technik, widerspruchlichen Befehlen und wachsendem Misstrauen innerhalb der eigenen Reihen mussen die Manner nicht nur dem Feind unter der Wasseroberflache trotzen, sondern auch Verrat, Angst und moralischen Konflikten.

You Are Not Lacking Potential. You Are Hitting a Wall You Cant See. Its Time to Break Through.Do you feel like you are driving through life with the parking brake on?You have the goals. You have the desire. You might even have the talent. But for some reason, you keep hitting the same invisible ceiling. You take two steps forward, and fear, procrastination, or a sudden wave of "Im not good enough" pulls you three steps back.This isnt a failure of will. It is a programming error.In "Breaking Barriers," author Nya Luther King delivers a psychology-based framework designed to dismantle the mental architecture that keeps you stuck. This is not just another book on "thinking positive." This is a tactical manual for identifying the specific internal scriptsfear, self-doubt, and limiting beliefsthat are sabotaging your success, and rewriting them for unstoppable momentum.At 20,000 words, this book cuts through the fluff. It is a concise, high-impact guide designed for immediate application.Inside, you will discover the science of personal liberation:The Diagnostic Phase: How to pinpoint the exact psychological and situational barriers blocking your path (including the ones hiding in your subconscious). The Cognitive Switch: Master the art of "Reframing." Learn how to take a paralyzing thought and mechanically transform it into fuel for action. The Fear Antidote: Stop waiting to feel fearless. Learn exposure therapy techniques and the "Do It Anyway" protocol to neutralize anxiety instantly. Strategic Resilience: Move beyond motivation. Implement the SMART framework and resilience-building exercises to create a plan that doesnt crumble when life gets hard. The Accountability Code: How to structure your environment so that success becomes the path of least resistance. From the paralyzing grip of Imposter Syndrome to the subtle poison of negative self-talk, "Breaking Barriers" provides the tools to shatter the glass ceiling in your mind.Featuring real-life case studies of profound transformation and insights from experts in human behavior, this book proves that you are not brokenyou are just blocked. And blocks can be moved.Your new life is waiting on the other side of your fear.Scroll up and buy now to finally break the cycle and engineer your breakthrough.