A collection of short stories and microfiction about the big and small connections we all make as people.

Tom can get used to anything. If he feels uncomfortable, he changes things. He changes his routine. He changes where he works. He changes himself. He changes so much of himself that he can’t even tell who he is anymore. And then one day, he’s so uncomfortable that he needs to change everything. Soft is a story about standing out, fitting in, and finding yourself.

This book presents research into the production of safe, high-quality, and environmentally friendly agriculture products in the Greater Mekong Subregion. It also explores the actions and policy options that could be pursued. Three themes are examined: Improving Food Safety and Quality; Inclusive and Sustainable, Safe and Environment-Friendly Agriculture Products; and Value Chains for Safe and Environment-Friendly Agriculture Products. This aligns with the ASEAN Economic Community blueprint...

Leo doesn't like his job. He works as a software developer on a dysfunctional team where everyone's egos get in the way of making any progress. He wishes his teammates didn't think he was having an affair with their scrum master, Sylvia, and he wishes his teammate, Stephen, still talked to him.But over the course of three days of planning, Leo discovers that it isn't only egos getting in the way of progress: there's also a love triangle he wasn't aware of. And this discovery change...

This book provides deep insights about the fundamentals, applications and perspectives of the use of supercritical CO2 as solvent and antisolvent for biorefinering.

This one shot featuring Vincent Price tells another gothic adventure about one of the characters that Price made famous, Dr. Phibes. Investigating a bad actor's death, Inspector Trout joins Thanatos, a mysterious man involved with Dr. Phibes' past, into a journey to London's sewers where he finds what happened to the master of bizarre murder.

Carl is alone. He’s lost connection. He’s drifting.He’s lost his favourite restaurant, his adaptor, his friends.But at least he found a coffee shop.

The study of human-machine interaction as a unique control system has been one of the first research interests in engineering, with nearly a century having passed since the first works in the field. At the same time, it is a crucial aspect of the most recent technological developments in applications of fields such as collaborative robotics and artificial intelligence.The cross-domain nature characterizing this field of study can cause difficulties in finding a guiding line that li...

In a world divided by ancient hatreds, Lucas, a werewolf, and Elara, a vampire, find themselves unlikely allies. Bound by a secret that could either bridge the chasm between their species or lead them to ruin, they navigate a precarious path toward peace. As tensions within their communities threaten to tear them apart, Lucas and Elara must confront their deepest fears and challenge the very essence of their existence. "Moonlit Shadows" is a gripping tale of love, betrayal, and the quest f...

«In front of us there is a treasure of nature, which seems to say: defend me, protect me, let me know. We approach the waterfall at an accessible point and sink our hands into a pool. It's good, it's very light ... The water we tasted has conquered us immediately and, moreover, the place is enchanting. The idea of commercial is as good as water itself. A few days later, my father summoned me to his office: "Alberto, take care of you". "But Daddy, I do not care about this thing, I have othe...

In "Spectrum Guardian: The Prism of Identity," Rory, a quiet and reflective orphan, discovers extraordinary powers on his fifteenth birthday. As he navigates the vibrant yet shadowed city of Luminara, he learns to harness his abilities to manipulate light and emotions. Facing a series of dangerous encounters, including a mysterious enemy known as the Eclipsers, Rory embarks on a journey of self-discovery, forging powerful alliances along the way. Guided by ancient secrets and modern friend...

All of us, especially as we age, have faced the fear of death, which brings inherent questions, such as: When will we die? Which male? Will we have to suffer? The hope of human beings is to live a healthy, full life, possibly without suffering degenerative diseases and, while we are at it, for as long as possible. Because man can live up to 120 years without diseases but the current life expectancy is 80 years and already at 40 we suffer the symptoms of degenerative diseases. Traditional m...