Autumn Leaves is an eclectic mix of short stories of all genres—including romance, adventure, horror, and suspense—with a few poems. All work is entirely the author’s.

The traditional narrative of American history begins with European colonists arriving to find a vast, untamed wilderness sparsely populated by nomadic tribes. This persistent myth actively erases the reality of complex, highly structured indigenous civilizations that existed centuries before Columbus set sail. Just across the river from modern-day St. Louis, the earth still holds the remains of Cahokia. At its peak in the 12th century, this sprawling metropolis was larger than London, feat...

If you Google 'Dr Stephen Edwards' you will find news stories of him allegedly murdering his elderly mother, being sent to jail for three months and then on bail for four years until the case was dropped. Edwards, a former general practitioner who specialised in nursing home patients and palliative care, was deregistered after the charge of euthanising his mother was brought against him.The case was closed after he was diagnosed with terminal cancer and given six to thirteen months...

This document is a knowledge summary of my one and a half years of study and practical research into the operation, testing and repair of valve amplifiers.

This book focuses on practical topics in quantum computing that will give a student or practitioner of computer engineering a foundational understanding of quantum computer engineering. The reader should know enough by the end of the book to work effectively with quantum computers in a lab or industry setting, at any layer of the stack.• Provides readers with a working knowledge of quantum mechanics without the need to read comprehensive textbooks;• Includes prerequisite kno...

Toni and Brett's getaway to the Gold Coast was exactly what they needed—a mix of sun, fun, and moments they'll never forget.Their days started with lazy walks along Surfers Paradise Beach, where Toni couldn't resist dipping her toes in the water while Brett joked about trying to surf (but wisely decided against it). They browsed the beachfront markets, sampled way too many street food snacks, and laughed over random impulse buys that probably won't make it home.At Pacific F...

A Woman's Guide to Effective Weight Loss Plans is your trusted companion on the journey to a healthier, stronger, and more confident you. Designed specifically with women in mind, this guide goes beyond quick fixes and fad diets to focus on sustainable, science-backed strategies that support real, lasting results.From understanding how hormones, lifestyle, and age can impact weight to exploring personalized meal planning, smart workouts, and mindset shifts, this gu...

Westlife is an Irish pop vocal group formed in 1998, known for their smooth harmonies, heartfelt ballads, and chart-topping success. Originally consisting of Shane Filan, Mark Feehily, Kian Egan, Nicky Byrne, and Brian McFadden (who left the group in 2004), Westlife rose to fame with their debut single "Swear It Again," which hit No. 1 in the UK.Throughout their career, Westlife has become one of the most successful boy bands of all time, celebrated for iconic songs like "Flying Wi...

In Suicide Prevention Contracting: The Pitfalls, Perils, and Seven Safer Alternatives, Edwards and Goj expose one of the biggest myths operating in health care and human services for forty years or more. This book will challenge clinicians and their superiors who see Suicide Prevention Contracting (SPC) as a state-of-the-art standard of care intervention. No medical or mental health care professional, educator, lawyer, or health and human services decision maker can afford to ignore what t...

Bloomsbury presents The Northern Ireland Troubles by Aaron Edwards, read by Stephen Armstrong.Acclaimed historian Dr Aaron Edwards provides a concise overview of one of the most difficult and controversial actions in recent history.Spanning 38 years of the ‘Troubles’, the British Army’s deployment in Northern Ireland (codenamed Operation Banner) was one of the most difficult and controversial in its recent history. Over 10,000 troops were on active service during much of th...

Winner of the TaPRA Edited Collection Prize 2026This third and final volume in Edward and Farrier's groundbreaking trilogy spotlights the vibrant spectrum of drag as an art form, identity category and political force. Drawing on practice, research, and interdisciplinary approaches, the volume captures drag's continual capacity to challenge, critique and create.Drawing from a range of academic disciplines, including critical...

The Routledge Companion to Accounting History presents a single-volume synthesis of research in this expanding field, exploring and analysing accounting from ancient civilisations to the modern day.No longer perceived as the narrow study of how a mysterious technique was used in past, the scope of accounting history has widened substantially. This revised and updated volume moves beyond the history of accounting technologies, accounting theories and practices and the accountants wh...