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Lacking health insurance when he was diagnosed with cancer, Shawn Speakman asked friends in the science fiction and fantasy writing community to donate short stories he could use to counter mounting medical debt. The result was Unfettered, an anthology offering tales from some of the best authors working today. Now, in Unfettered III, Speakman continues to pay forward the aid he received, raising money to combat medical debt for SF&F artists and authors.

Take your first steps into the adrenaline-fuelled fiction of the 41st millennium with a thrilling collection of tales, including an action-packed novella pitting noble Ultramarines against sinister necrons. Whether you're dipping a toe into the galaxy of Warhammer 40,000 or are a hardened veteran of the universe, this anthology is the perfect way to discover the many factions of the games in action-packed tales.

You define life or it defines you. In Shawn Speakman’s case, it was both. Lacking health insurance and diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma in 2011, Shawn quickly accrued a massive medical debt that he did not have the ability to pay. That’s when New York Times best-selling author Terry Brooks offered to donate a short story that Shawn could sell to help alleviate those bills—and suggested he ask the same of his other writer friends. Unfettered is the result: An anthology built in order to relieve that debt, featuring short stories by some of the best fantasy writers in the genre.

What is the source of the inner peace and self-confidence that allows some people to see each new challenge as an exciting opportunity, while others see only defeat and stress? Is such admirable resilience something you have to be born with, or can anybody learn to have it? Listeners get the answers to these and other profound life questions in The Power of Resilience. In this breakthrough guide, the authors show adults how to call forth and nurture the power of resilience in themselves.

Tenacity in Children examines how multiple generations of parents and caregivers raised children to become successful adults. Until relatively recent times in human history, there were no schools or organized institutions, nor were there parenting books. Rather, caregivers depended on the seven important instincts that evolved across tens of thousands of years in the human species.

#HACKED2 is the follow-up to an award-winning book #HACKED, that was written with industry leaders in cybersecurity. It offers practical advice about what you can do if your business or privacy has been threatened, but it also provides multiple viewpoints on how these issues are being addressed across various fields around the globe - making this resource essential for anyone who wants better awareness of global threats faced today!

To the casual observer, the music business in 1970s America appeared glamorous. But despite well-publicized success stories of fame and fortune, most musicians were hard-pressed to eke out a living. Ruthless corporations dictated artist contracts, the Italian Mafia controlled radio playlists and, along with their Dixie Mafia counterparts infiltrated illegal drugs into the scene.

What is the source of the inner peace and self-confidence that allows some people to see each new challenge as an exciting opportunity, while others see only defeat and stress? Is such admirable resilience something you have to be born with, or can anybody learn to have it? Listeners get the answers to these and other profound life questions in The Power of Resilience. In this breakthrough guide, the authors show adults how to call forth and nurture the power of resilience in themselves.

Are you staring down a project that’s spiraling out of control? In Software Salvage: How to Rescue Your Failing Development Project, I share 25 years of hard-earned lessons from the front lines of software development—lessons that can help you turn a sinking project into a success story. This book is your step-by-step guide to diagnosing and reversing the course of troubled tech initiatives. Whether you’re a CTO, business owner, or startup founder, you’ll discover clear, actionable strategies designed to get your project back on track. I blend real-world case studies—like the ...

Ideas change the world. But what if you don’t have the expertise to turn your great idea into a reality? Find the answer in this game-changing guide for non-technical founders! Tired of going unrecognized in your 9-to-5 while helping big companies earn more money? Have a great app idea and want to know if it’s feasible for the real world? Worried that your idea might not see the light of day because you don’t know how to make it a reality? Agonizing over the possibility that your target users might not even like your product? If you answered YES to any of these questions, then ...

Embark on a transformative journey with 'The No-Code Blueprint: Building the SaaS of Tomorrow, Today,' a pivotal guide for SaaS entrepreneurs and developers eager to transition from traditional coding methods to the dynamic world of no-code platforms. This book is not just a guide; it's your strategic partner in navigating the intricate process of replatforming with confidence and clarity. Discover the essence of no-code technology through a comprehensive, step-by-step walkthrough, designed to illuminate your path to a smooth and successful transition. Learn to evaluate your current system,...

My motivation to escape to an equestrian lifestyle in the countryside was to experience a pleasant respite from the hectic pace and often callous and compassionless interactions of the city. But despite the allure of the charming rural scenery with elegant dressage shows and exciting jumping competitions, I soon learned that beneath the veneer of gentrified civility history often has a disquieting tendency to repeat itself.

Beneath the veneer of genteel civility, the world of fine wine has been tainted - at times by fraud and scandals, most of which through the ensuing years have been conveniently forgotten. But, the vinous subterfuge I encountered dwarfed all the previous crimes, and threatened to completely implode the fine wine business.

In the aftermath of the devastation from World War II, Italy was in shambles with a depressed economy and failed infrastructure. The return of the popular sport of bicycle road racing, with epic battles between famed riders, helped to restore a sense of national pride and accomplishment - especially with the Giro d'Italia competitions.

Two former American servicemen, who had conducted clandestine operations in World War II, became successful businessmen after returning to civilian life. But, they missed the excitement they had thrived on during their military adventures, and they yearned to relive that thrilling time of their lives. So, when an opportunity unexpectedly presented itself, where they could use their covert skills to plan a mission, and fulfill an old, unsettled, wartime vendetta, they were ecstatic with anticipation.

Throughout history, smugglers have trafficked humans for slave labor and prostitution, also taking advantage of some refugees’ ability to pay exorbitant amounts of money for safe passage.