What happens when ideas presented as science lead us in the wrong direction?History is filled with brilliant ideas that gave rise to disaster, and this book explores the most fascinating—and significant—missteps: from opium's heyday as the pain reliever of choice to recognition of opioids as a major cause of death in the U.S.; from the rise of trans fats as the golden ingredient for tastier, cheaper food to the heart disease epidemic that followed; and from the cries to ban DDT for...

Some storms don't just strand you. They choose you.When Flight 252 makes an emergency landing at a remote, half-forgotten airstrip, fifty strangers find themselves cut off from the world. No phones. No signal. No way out. Just each other and a place that doesn't feel quite real, full of doors that shouldn't open and things that shouldn't be possible.They never make it home on that plane.What happens next cannot be explained. Not by the investigators. Not by the medi...

#Winner of Ten Independent Book Awards♥ Good intentions and a solid moral compass never kept anyone from a compromising position.Newly appointed Campaign Manager Catherine Lawrence has a plan, and it definitely doesn't include falling in love with the handsome, free-spirited, blue-eyed surfer from Australia who just moved in next door.Jake Ryan came to Florida with every intention of surfing, enjoying ...

ISTANBUL, 1591 -and Sultan Murad III has been robbed! The Staff of Moses, used at the parting of the Red Sea, has been stolen from under his imperial nose.To track down the thieves, an elite band of hand-picked warriors is assembled. Among them are friends Awa and Will. Awa, the studious daughter of a noble family from West Africa, once a slave but now a whirling force with a scimitar, and Will, snatched as a child from his home in London at the age of 5, is now 16...

Have you ever been kissed by a refreshing white cloud? Do you remember how its caress would leave you wanting more and waiting for its next lingering touch? White clouds were not strangers in the projects during the summer months. These refreshing vapors provided a welcome break from the sweltering heat of the sun's rays beating down on the concrete palaces that St. Louis called the projects. The fluffy mist was the unifying factor in the projects that all the kids loved. We inhaled the cl...

From the pen of Mei Zihan, a professor of ancient Chinese history, Fantastic Folk and Fairy Tales of Ethnic Chinese Peoples brings to life the rich traditions, myths, and legends of China's diverse cultures.Growing up, Mei rarely heard stories of his heritage, and he wanted to change that for children everywhere. These tales teach courage, kindness, wisdom, and respect, and introduce readers to the foods, clothing, architecture, heroes, an...

"Join Findo and his trusty friend Spike on an enchanting journey as they set out to retrieve their lost kite in a whimsical tale of friendship and discovery. Along the way, they encounter the endearing Icarus, a friendly dinosaur who lends a helping hand in their quest. Filled with vibrant illustrations and captivating rhyme, 'Findo Finds Fun' is a heartwarming narrative celebrating the bonds of friendship and the joy of exploration. Delight in this charming story that will captivate reade...

One Family, One State, One People: Renaissance in Mississippi is a family history and memoir which is a tribute to the lives of a strong African-American family coping with the effects of Jim Crow during the 1940 's, 1950 's, and 1960's. This book reviews the history of the state of Mississippi and its failures during the aftermath of Reconstruction until laws began to change after the Civil Rights era, which was 100 years later. More importantly however, the author highlights the response...

"There was imperative need to be constantly alert, for these dogs and men were not town dogs and men. They were savages, all of them, who knew no law but the law of club and fang."b>.The Call of the Wild has endured over one hundred years as an unforgettable adventure story about a dog and his humans as they test the thin line between civilization and the wild. Immerse yourself in the sometimes heartfelt and sometimes brutal story of Buck ...

"Where do they go? And to where? We'll never truly know."Under the Mango Tree follows the journey of self-realization by a girl who has recently lost her best friend.This is an uplifting and heart-freeing book for anyone who has ever experienced loss."No blame of explanations will change that day, you are now with me in a different way".Loved ones do not simply go away... they live on in our memories and in our hearts forever.

From Idea to Impact is a practical and comprehensive results‑driven guide for writers who want to turn their raw ideas into a finished book. Focused on the writing process rather than solely on creativity, it breaks idea development into clear, repeatable steps: capturing concepts, evaluating their strength, shaping them into drafts, and building momentum through disciplined execution. It then guides writers through the key stages of editing, publishing, and marketing to h...