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 ...

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...

"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...

"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...

It is an analytical study evaluating the books in the Bible from a sociocultural and particularly sociopolitical viewpoint. A thorough research of the doctrinal formula of the Old Testament, that simplifies the much complex mystical composition of the New Testament.

Huey P. Newton's Family: Roots of a Revolutionary Suicide. was undertaken by the author at the request of Prof. Emeritus Melvin Newton (older brother of Huey Newton), Melvin's daughter Tracy Newton and son David Lautaro Newton. The project involved extensive family interviews and research to cover the background of Melvin and Huey P. Newton's parents, Walter and Armelia Newton, the tribal nature of family interactions, the lives of their siblings and other close relatives, their s...

Introducing Boris Badger, Raven, Babushka and Jack the donkey. Boris and Raven share breakfast. Raven tells a story. Badger and Raven embark on an adventure to obtain a birthday present for Jack. Babushka and her two dogs intervene. Boris and Raven learn a lesson.