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In the first decades of the 21st century, the world is convulsing, its governments mired in gridlock while a patient but unrelenting ecological crisis looms. America is in upheaval, battered by violent weather and extreme politics. In California in 2013, Tony Pietrus, a scientist studying deposits of undersea methane, receives a death threat.

Lucien moves to Los Angeles to be with his grandmother as she undergoes an experimental treatment for Alzheimer’s using the new drug, Memoroxin. An emerging photographer, he’s also running from the sudden death of his mother, a well-known artist whose legacy haunts him. Sophie has just landed the lead in the upcoming performance of La Sylphide with the Los Angeles Ballet Company. She still waitresses at the Chateau Marmont during her off-hours, witnessing the recreational use of Memoroxin - or Mem - among the Hollywood elite.

This friendly guide is for technology people who work, or want to work, in the public sector. Cyd Harrell outlines the types of projects, partnerships, and people that civic technologists encounter, and the methods they can use to make lasting change. She focuses on principles to help technologists find the right way to do the most good, starting with finding the people already doing the work. Based on her years of government tech partnerships, Cyd offers practical advice on how to build alliances with public sector partners, what tech (and non-tech) skills are most useful, and more.

Kristina Hayes, a dedicated office worker in the bustling city, has spent years climbing the corporate ladder, leaving little time for herself. Burnt out and yearning for a break, she decides to take a much-needed vacation to a warm, sandy beach, far from the stress of her everyday life. On this picturesque getaway, she meets Kyle Bennett, a charming and easy-going local with a deep love for the ocean. As they spend more time together, their connection deepens, leading to a passionate romance that takes them both by surprise.

In the enchanting city of Silver Bay, a curious young boy named Orion discovers a magical key that leads to a hidden treasure in the Starry Sea. With obstacles testing his courage at every turn, Orion embarks on a journey filled with mystery, bravery, and wonder.

Penniless and disgraced, Adelaide Wentworth is feeling rather desperate. With nothing left to lose, she and her sister, Louisa, flee to Lake Geneva with Adelaide's lover, the infamous poet Julian Estes. There, Louisa hopes to persuade Bayard Sonnier - celebrated writer and her former lover - to advance Julian's career. He is their last hope for salvation.

Our presidents loom so large in history that we often forget they are human. Are You Prepared for the Storm of Love Making? is a collection of handwritten love letters that offers a surprising and intimate portrait of the men who occupied the White House. From George Washington to Barack Obama, these are not the presidents we see in history books.

Few return from the Challenge, but Emara is willing to take the risk. After all, Lamanite princess Emara has been trained by her four brothers in combat. Her mother has trained her to be queen. Before the Challenge takes place, a series of events separate Emara from her family. All she wants now is to return home. In her fight for survival, she joins forces with Ammon, the mysterious stranger, who not only helps her survive but opens her heart to new possibilities.