Truth. It seems to be the topic of the day these days. Who's telling the truth? What is truth? Does truth exist? Or is it simply a delusion we all suffer from?This is a brief dialogue on the concept of truth kind of stylized like something written by Plato – though set in and for modern times. Once upon a time, I studied philosophy – and Plato was one of my favorites. I like the dialogue format and I think it's great for low-level stuff. I tried to write something that is easily un...

A collection of three short stories from Matthew D. Ryan.Of Dragons, Love, and Poison: The king's daughter and son have disappeared. The nation of Heshra is in an uproar. Who did the deed? What does it portend? Amidst the swirling rumors of deceit and treachery, the king turns to the warrior, Thrigon, one of his most trusted soldiers to seek out the wrongdoer and rescue his family. If Thrigon succeeds, he may gain the princess' hand in marriage. If he fails, both he and those he wa...

This book addresses topics related to the impact of invasive species including biosecurity, demographics, species diversity and food security. It is meant for researchers, upper-level students, and policy makers and provides a factual basis for the underlying science and a discussion of that information with respect to current and future impacts and possible solutions. This book explores the nexus of climate change and biological invasions, resulting impacts (biological and economic) and a...

This is the story of Thom and Alethea―two neighbours desperately trying to keep their lives from falling apart. This is also the story of the interconnecting Wall that has decided they belong together. Being an inanimate object, matchmaking proves difficult.boy girl wall is the story of corporate wastelands and creative deserts, of everyday life and the infinite cosmos. Of the whimsical search for the profound in an everyday world determined to be anything but.

Proteus is dead.The Syndicate is gone.The war should be over.It isn't.From the ruins, a new force rises—the Superium. No longer hiding in the shadows, they move with purpose, unleashing their most lethal operatives to reclaim the amulets and crush anyone who stands in their way.This isn't about control.It's about eradication.The Liberators are no longer fighting to protect the amulets. They're fighting to survive a war that's growing f...

Danny Fisher was previously published as Brisbane.The air is thick and wet and the sun burns your skin like it hates your guts … It's 1942 and I'm fourteen, which means I face two obstacles on a daily basis. One: Entire countries that want to kill me. And two: The Cricket Boys on Mulvany Street.Danny Fisher is coming of age at a time when Australia faces the threat of invasion. When his beloved brother Frank is killed in the bombing of Darwin, Dan...

Have you ever wanted to grow your own fresh herbs but felt unsure about where to begin?Herbal Gardening Made Simple by Matthew Ryan is a practical, beginner-friendly guide designed to make growing herbs easier, more enjoyable, and less intimidating. Whether you have a spacious backyard, a small garden, a balcony, or only a few containers, this book will help you understand the basics of creating and maintaining your own herbal garden.Inside this book, you will discover how ...

Have you ever wanted to grow your own fresh herbs but felt unsure about where to begin?Herbal Gardening Made Simple by Matthew Ryan is a practical, beginner-friendly guide designed to make growing herbs easier, more enjoyable, and less intimidating. Whether you have a spacious backyard, a small garden, a balcony, or only a few containers, this book will help you understand the basics of creating and maintaining your own herbal garden.Inside this book, you will discover how ...

This book explores the genesis of ransomware and how the parallel emergence of encryption technologies has elevated ransomware to become the most prodigious cyber threat that enterprises are confronting. It also investigates the driving forces behind what has been dubbed the ‘ransomware revolution’ after a series of major attacks beginning in 2013, and how the advent of cryptocurrencies provided the catalyst for the development and increased profitability of ransomware, sparking a phenomen...

Theological work, whatever else it may be, is always a reflection on social transformations. Not only pastors but also theologians work with the sources of the Christian traditions in one hand and a newspaper in the other. But how are we to understand the relationship between social transformations and the continuously “compromised” development of Christian ideals, as these are measured by doctrinal formulations? And how might a more deeply sociological perspective on this relationship inf...

Foot In Mouth Disease: Musings of an Unfiltered Physician is a view of the convolutions of life through the lens of a doctor with an unconventional, and somewhat unrefined, sense of humor. Across a collection of essays, Dr. Matt Hogan uses experiences and events from his life to reflect on broader themes like motivation and regret, weaving hilarious accounts of his own personal history as a physician and native Philadelphian into the lessons he’s learned in a life of service and o...

Everyone dreams of escaping their reality, of finding adventure and exploring the world. Few people can escape to the past.Imogen Blaine and Ashton Sinclair, two time travelling best friends, take their next adventure to China, 760 AD. They’re not looking for any heroics. But the land is embroiled in a devastating civil war that will end the Golden Age of the Tang Dynasty. Amongst it all, the sequel to a sorrowful tale that will never be told is desperately trying to evade its fate...