Modern Day

This one-of-a-kind treasury brings together the talents of nearly two dozen best-selling middle-grade authors - including Shannon Hale, Brandon Mull, Ally Condie, and Jennifer A. Nielsen - who have created original short stories and modern-day fairy tales based on the lives and dreams of children they have met who all have two things in common: They have very big hopes and dreams, and they are all cancer patients.

We don't want to be added to the statistics in a negative way, but if we don't prepare for these events, we just might. You see, in all these tragic cases, the civilians, the simple people, those who just want to continue living their lives, they are the ones who are always left confused and helpless. And it's not because they weren't informed - we all have access to the news now - so, the problem is not information dissemination.

The fault in modernity lies in the ever -ncreasing feeling of security. This has been brought about by various technological advancements which, albeit having made life much easier, have consequently resulted in lenience. A lax mindset is a precursor for accidents and incurs greater losses during disasters due to insufficiently managed risk. Disasters are sudden catastrophic events, either natural or human-instigated, that result in a grave disruption of normal day-to-day life.

The goal of this article is to change you into a well-equipped and fully stocked jack of all trades who is good with his hands and has specific skill sets that would be essential in survival situations. These skills include carpentry, steelworks, masonry, basic survival, hand to hand combat, practical shooting, and hunting skills among others. You might not have all the above mentioned skills sets. It will not be realistic to make you believe that you can be an expert in these skills in 14 days.

There are many kinds of disasters. Some are natural and some are results of human activities. Humans are always at risk whether they believe it or not. Coastal states fear tsunamis. Countries within the Ring of Fire fear the effects of volcanic eruptions. Deserts and landlocked areas are prone to sand storms while snow-covered countries are prone to blizzards. There are also hurricanes wreaking havoc in their wake all the world.

This book aims to guide you through emergency preparation and higher chances of surviving any calamity. This will walk you through 14 days of stocking up on water, food, and storage for modern day preppers like you who live in the big city - in small places, without extra spaces; who live on a tight budget; who have families and pets; who have a full-time job; who are not always home; or who do not have a faraway safe place to go to when emergencies happen.

Ever since the publication of Bram Stoker's novel Dracula, vampires have been a part of the popular consciousness. Now, with the release of the phenomenally popular Twilight novel and the subsequent films, it seems that we can't get enough of these bloodsucking creatures of the night. But we might not sleep quite so soundly if we knew that vampires aren't confirmed to the page and the screen. There is a thriving UK vampire scene that has its roots deep in our history.

Ben Stein's experience from Washington to Hollywood - and everywhere in between - makes him the ideal individual to offer advice to others. His expertise in countless fields makes his valuable, keen observations - that cover the range of topics and challenges that most people face every day - the perfect topic for his book, What Would Ben Stein Do? It's a question we'd all be wise to ask ourselves when contemplating an array of issues in both business and life.

It can be difficult to break the glass ceiling. Despite the fact that Hollywood is just now beginning to catch up with cultural trends like feminism and female empowerment, the business sector has been as slow to catch up and has given various difficulties to some of the industry's most imaginative and creative minds. While these female entrepreneurs have had to overcome a variety of obstacles, they've shown that nothing can stop them from starting businesses and building fortunes. In this audiobook, learn what it takes to become a successful and wealthy woman in these modern times.

As human beings, our limited foresight about where we derive leaves us in awe with limited knowledge about Universal Intelligence. Our different sectors and learned traditions be partly the reason for discombobulation. The simple truths are pragmatic opinions and extracts of learned information and experiences. Although humans are challenged to remain conscious, modern day afflictions advance exposures of our conditions and daily practices for living.

An Wei - a stubborn, hardworking peasant who has lived by his values and stood up for his convictions­ - has succeeded against all odds in the authoritarian environment of China. Despite grinding poverty, hunger, reeducation campaigns, and attacks from jealous peers, An Wei continues to inspire with his daring achievements, such as launching a democratic congress in his own village. His compelling life provides a vivid backdrop for understanding the development of modern China from the unique perspective of an outspoken citizen.

Hell has come to claim the last mortal universe. A bleeding tower has burst through the 24-Hour Fitness parking lot. Demons circle the city of San Diego. One name is called to challenge Lucifer's Champion: Greg Maxwell. Who is Greg Maxwell? Imagine the person you would want to fight for humanity's survival. Now think of the opposite person. Now think of that person's dad. Cocaine. Talking animals. Weekend trips to Cape Cod. Secret JFK sex videos.

Dark Matter is an anthology of estranged tales that were written for the fans of all things weird and bizarre. Some of the stories are recounted rumors of a forgotten past, while others are fortunes told of a distant and horrific future. All of the legends within this collection share a single common element: madness.

Without Japan, you probably wouldn't have your car...but how much do you really know about this fascinating country's rich and colorful history? For a country that’s brought us household names as diverse as Nintendo, Toyota, and Sony, shockingly little is known about Japan’s rich and complex history. Like many westerners, you may have a love of Japanese culture and cuisine.

I used to believe in fairy tales until a winter night, a rival mob set my world on fire. I'm Roza Inavov, the young prized Mafia Princess of the Russian Solntsevskaya Bratva, the Pakhan's daughter. The monster put me in a gilded cage in his kingdom and threw away the key. My happily ever after never came. It wasn't prince charming that came for me, but the Mad King himself.

His angelic beauty is frightening, and I want no part of it. I’m trapped by him now in a dark place, and I can’t escape. I vowed to bring him down, and I won’t rest until I do.

The Shaman's Last Apprentice is the true story of an English woman's apprenticeship with an Ayahuasquero shaman. A vision summons Rebekah from the mountains of Machu Picchu and leads her to a little village tucked away on a tributary of the Amazon River. There, she learns the ancient wisdom of the powerful plant Ayahuasca, discovers the truth about herself, and brings back a message of hope from this sacred place, for these times of instability and change.

When did “parenting” become a verb? Why is it so hard to parent, and so rife with the possibility of failure? Sitcom families of the past—the Cleavers, the Bradys, the Conners—didn’t seem to lose any sleep about their parenting methods. Today, parents are likely to be up late, doomscrolling on parenting websites. In Long Days, Short Years, Andrew Bomback—physician, writer, and father of three young children—looks at why it can be so much fun to be a parent but, at the same time, so frustrating and difficult to parent.

Warnings is the story of the future of national security, threatening technologies, the US economy, and possibly the fate of civilization. In Greek mythology Cassandra foresaw calamities, but was cursed by the gods to be ignored. Modern-day Cassandras clearly predicted the disasters of Katrina, Fukushima, the Great Recession, the rise of ISIS, and many more. Like the mythological Cassandra, they were ignored. There are others right now warning of impending disasters, but how do we know which warnings are likely to be right?

Natalie and Neil everything they could want: a stylish London house, two high-flying careers, a close-knit group of friends and family. And best of all: an ideal marriage. Having children, they’ve agreed, would only disrupt their carefree lives. But then Neil turns thirty-five, and suddenly he’s longing for a baby. However, Nat has not had a similar change of heart. As they no longer agree on this fundamental issue, their once perfect relationship starts to crumble. Nat starts to think about her exes and wonders if one of the men she has loved in the past can offer her a future.