In 2016, the World Economic Forum published the book The Fourth Industrial Revolution. In it, its founder and CEO Klaus Schwab describes a new era of technological change that is changing the way we live, work, communicate and interact.He warned that the disruptive shift is happening so quickly that it risks causing widespread social unrest and economic disruption. In the years since this book was published, we have seen this potential become a reality. In particular, the crisis of...

Beautiful Aliens: A Steve Abbott Reader is a landmark collection representing the visionary life’s work of beloved Bay Area luminary Steve Abbott. It brings together a broad cross-section of literary and artistic work spanning three decades of poetry, fiction, collage, comics, essays, and autobiography, including underground classics like, Lives of the Poets and Holy Terror, rare pieces of treasured ephemera, and previously unpublished material, representing a survey of Abbott’s multivalen...

*NOVELLA*A Slice of Life is a poignant, darkly comedic story about the unlikely bonds formed in life's most vulnerable moments—and the sobering reality of the secrets we carry to the end.In the sterile, awkward hush of a hospital waiting room, three strangers are brought together by a shared—and deeply uncomfortable—mission: the vasectomy clinic.There's Tom, a polished professional in a designer suit, hiding a dual life and a massiv...

*CONTENT WARNING - INCLUDES GRAPHIC VIOLENCE AND TORTURE**SHORT STORY* *CONTENT WARNING - INCLUDES GRAPHIC VIOLENCE AND TORTURE*Revenge is a dish best served cold—but it helps if you have the right ingredient.For weeks, the plan was perfect. The target was identified, the motive was ironclad, and the location was set. But when the unnamed protagonist finally makes their move, waking a man bound to a 1970s rocking ch...

You can reap many benefits when you invest in the stock market. For this reason, people religiously follow the market and invest in stocks. However, the market constantly changes, which will affect the way you invest. If you have always wanted to give investing a shot, this book is for you. A change in the market will automatically affect any stock or currency you invest in, and you need to understand this. Most people want to invest in the stock market to save funds for their retirement.

Welcome to a unique literary experience, one designed for those moments of solitude when you find yourself in that most personal of chambers - the bathroom. In the hectic rhythm of our daily lives, we often overlook the potential for reflection and enjoyment that these moments of respite offer. Thus, it is with great pleasure and a touch of whimsy that I introduce you to a book tailored precisely for this purpose; Terse Tales for Toilet Time.

The murder business has a way of pulling you back in…Sean Addison is tired of killing in the name of Queen and country. The ex-SAS agent has vowed to never take another life, opting instead to see the world from his motorcycle. But when members of a notorious Columbian cartel try to steal his bike, Sean realizes it’s impossible to keep his killer instincts at bay…Now with a vengeful cartel and a South American mercenary on his heels, Sean can’t help but be swept up in a glo...

*NOVELLA*A bittersweet and evocative story of nostalgia, lost time, and the enduring power of a place that witnessed a lifetime of stories.The beer is stale, the windows are boarded up, and the music stopped years ago. But for one night, the ghosts are coming back to dance.The 'Old Vic' was never a palace. It was a labyrinth of smoke, grit, and shared sorrows, a haven for weary souls who found warmth in its crackling fireplace and strength in its mi...

Imagine waking up relaxed and secure in the place where you want to be; your privacy is secure, your belongings and wealth are secure, and your taxes are either zero or practically zero. What a perfect world for the modern person. A perfect world, yes. And completely doable. But how can you achieve this kind of miracle? Easy enough. Flag Theory.Flag Theory is why a growing percentage of the world’s population can live this idyllic lifestyle of security, wealth, and privilege. And y...