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Make your work easier to find—and harder to erase. Algorithms may open doors, but people decide what matters. Navigating an AI-Driven World is a practical guide for culture-makers, technologists, nonprofits, and healthcare teams who want their work to travel farther without losing the heart of it. This book bridges traditional craft with modern tools so your stories, services, and programs stay clear, credited, and community-led. You’ll learn simple ways to choose what stays private, what you preview, what you invite others to build on, and what you release as the official version. With...

Toad’s Terrible, No-Good, Very Excellent Adventure (How Not to Quest Properly) What happens when an imp with the self-preservation instincts of a sock in a tornado, a wizard who can’t stop turning things into chickens, a ghost rabbit with a talent for bad decisions, and a knight-turned-frog who just wants some peace get tangled in a fate-woven disaster? Well… this. Toad, an imp with a talent for absolutely the wrong kind of mischief, has been "banished" (read: promoted) to the Mortal Realm. Osric, a wizard desperately trying to master magic without creating more poultry, has somehow ...

The Pocket Universe Playbook Gate of Aesir · Pocket Universe Saga Stories you can walk into. This book is a set of doors—into places, people, and ideas that might not exist yet. Step through, look around, take notes, and—if you like—choose what happens next. Each story stands on its own and hands you something you can carry back to your day: a turn of phrase that opens a room, a small shift that changes the mood, a new way to see the block you live on. Inside you’ll roam pop-up neighborhoods, corner shops that bend time, meetings that flip from drift to decision, and nights where ...

✶ Somehow I Got Lost Along the Way ✶ A Side Quest from the Pocket Universe of the Great Game This isn’t the main storyline. This is the secret passage. The detour you weren’t supposed to find. The cosmic margin notes that refused to stay quiet. Somehow I Got Lost Along the Way is a collection of reflections, dialogues, confessions, and tangled myth-fragments from the Pocket Universe of the Great Game—the same vast, layered world explored in the Gate of Aesir series. Here, the rules of the Game twist. Gods trade bets on mortal choices. Emotion itself becomes currency. And ...

Between Here And There: Week 1 - The Experimental Certainty of Exploration Through Social Distance Dive deep into the vibrant heartbeat of New Orleans with a poetic journey that transcends time and space. Over 67 days, experience the magic, mystery, poetic inquiry, and musicality of NOLA, as each day unfolds with a series of poems capturing the essence of morning, noon, afternoon, evening, and night. In this first week, delve into the "Experimental Certainty of Exploration Through Social Distance." As the world finds itself distanced, NOLA's spirit remains undimmed, her stories waiting to ...

You’re not just reading—you’re stepping through. On the train with a lukewarm coffee. In a hallway outside a meeting that’s already running late. At the sink while the group chat invents a new crisis. Players and Powers: Pocket Worlds in Play is the kind of book you crack open mid-day and the room tilts—just enough for the next move to appear. Think of each page as a small doorway: you touch the line, and a pocket world opens. In one, the conversation starts differently and people relax. In another, the schedule slides twenty minutes and the whole evening lands softer. Somewhere ...

Our enigmatic protagonist, Joseph Crown, is a renowned Hypno Dom and kink lifestyle expert with a reputation for privacy and secrecy. But when he meets John Wager, his carefully guarded identity is thrown into chaos. John offers him a solution to his problem - licensing his identity and business along with a wager to create a successful new life. But as Crown delves deeper into this new world, he discovers a dark side - THE ARCHITECT OF BEHAVIORS. Now, his life and anyone he comes into contact with are becoming part of the Great Game, and he must play to win.

What if the world you thought you knew was alive with unseen possibilities, waiting to reveal itself? For six-year-old Joey, his first pair of glasses opens more than his vision—it unlocks a reality filled with shimmering sparkles, mysterious lights that respond to his emotions and intentions. Set against the rugged charm of Connecticut’s Homestead Apartments, nestled between shadowy woods and the bustling docks, Joey’s life unfolds in a delicate balance of the ordinary and extraordinary. His family—a lively mix of the warm-hearted Doreen, his teasing Uncle Tony, and his spirited ...

Are you passionate about building thriving and inclusive communities? Do you want to make a positive impact on the lives of people around you? Look no further than "Community Development Frameworks: Building Thriving and Inclusive Communities." This comprehensive guide is specifically crafted for individuals actively involved in community development and planning, regardless of their level of experience. Whether you are a beginner or an expert in leading groups, this book offers practical insights and frameworks that can be readily applied to your own community development projects. The ...

Unlock the transformative potential of nonviolent activism and become a catalyst for positive social change with this comprehensive training manual. Rooted in the principles and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., this guide empowers individuals to embrace the powerful philosophy of Kingian Nonviolence and create a more just and compassionate world. Prepare for action by understanding the importance of education, research, and strategic planning in driving effective nonviolent campaigns. Gain insights into successful coalition building and advocacy efforts while embracing the values of ...

A Tale of Forgotten Truths, Hidden Powers, and the Stories That Shape Reality Some stories are written. Some are erased. And some refuse to be forgotten. Ilias was once a scholar, a seeker of knowledge buried in the ruins of the past. Now, he is something else—a wanderer bound to an unraveling world, caught in the threads of a history no one remembers and a future that may never come to pass. The Keepers, the silent guardians of time’s greatest secrets, claim they are protecting balance, but Ilias has seen the truth: the past is breaking, and the very fabric of reality is fraying at the...

Slip into the extraordinary world of Mr. Joe, where words transcend the page, weaving together memories, dreams, and the relentless pursuit of understanding life’s deepest mysteries. This book is more than just a collection of stories; it’s a journey through time, identity, and the very essence of what it means to be human. With a blend of flash fiction, lyric essays, character sketches, and monologues, Joseph Santiago explores the intricate dance between reality and imagination, leaving readers with a sense of connection that resonates long after the last page is turned. Whether ...

In "Beyond Stigma," we delve into the essential skill of cultural competence, crucial for effective HIV/AIDS care. Cultural competence is the ability to understand, communicate with, and effectively interact with people from diverse cultures. In the realm of HIV/AIDS care, it enables healthcare providers to comprehend and respect each patient's unique worldview, including their cultural background, health literacy, and service accessibility. At the heart of cultural competence is a deep understanding of the diversity within populations affected by HIV/AIDS and the unique challenges they ...

Journey once more into the captivating essence of New Orleans with "67 Days of NOLA Poetic Exploration Between Here And There: Week 4 - The Experimental Certainty of Exploration Through Social Distance." Each page of this week is a new revelation, revealing layers of the city’s soul and the depths of our spirits in these unique times. Week 4 amplifies the poetic exploration, delving into the heart of New Orleans' supernatural allure, from its haunted histories to the mysterious allure of creatures like the Rougarou. As the world around us maintains its distance, this collection weaves a ...

Become a Culture Catalyst: Transform Communities, Facilitate Change Opportunities, Shape the World! Discover the power to make a lasting impact with Catalyst Culture, your comprehensive guide to becoming an agent of transformation in an ever-evolving world. Whether you're a leader, influencer, entrepreneur, or an individual passionate about change, this groundbreaking book equips you with knowledge, frameworks, and strategies to create meaningful and lasting transformations. Practical Frameworks for Swift Implementation: Catalyst Culture offers concrete tools and strategies that seamlessly ...

In the heart of New Orleans, where jazz melodies lace the air and mysteries hide behind every corner, lies an uncharted path—one of poetic tales and poignant musings. Through 67 Days, be transported to the vibrant streets of NOLA, a city where every dawn promises a new story, and every dusk holds a secret whisper. Week 5 beckons you with the intriguing dance of 'Experimental Certainty.' Dive deep into a world where the boundaries of the heart are tested, and the soul reaches out, seeking connections in an age of social distance. Amidst this urban landscape, discover tales of love, longing...

WELCOME TO THE GREAT GAME. You didn’t just pick up a book. You triggered a side quest. Inside these pages are pocket universes stitched together with chaos, caffeine, and the kind of questions you usually ask at 3 a.m. when your Wi-Fi’s out and you’re staring at the ceiling. You’ll meet cursed wanderers who turn paperwork into holy rituals, gods who treat the multiverse like their personal TikTok, and algorithms trying to understand why humans cry over dog videos. This isn’t just a story collection—it’s a playground for anyone who’s ever wanted to poke the universe and see ...

Before you find yourself—you’ll have to wander through the stories that shaped you. In the fourth volume of The Creative Works of Mr. Joe, Joseph Santiago invites you into a space where memory, myth, and imagination blur—where genre bends, and the self reveals itself in unexpected ways. Told through a kaleidoscope of flash fiction, short stories, and lyrical essays, these works explore the invisible threads that shape our lives: the fears we silence, the joy we nearly miss, and the rituals we invent to stay human. With a voice both vulnerable and sharp, Santiago weaves sci-fi ...

Open Anywhere: Be the Player — Pocket Worlds for Busy Days is a book for people with too much life and not enough day. Part story, part sly nudge, it treats everyday reality like the Great Game—not a competition, but a living system that reacts when you do. Open to any page and you’ll drop into a tiny “pocket world”: a short scene, a sharp idea, and a way to press on your world so it presses back in a better shape. This isn’t a manual or a pep talk. It’s the opposite of homework. You’ll find the hidden axis in a stubborn conversation by moving a chair six inches. You’ll ...

One slice changes everything. Welcome to the Great Game. This isn’t just a book. It’s an invitation to a universe that edits itself as you read. A place where memory is clay in the right hands, truth is a negotiation, and belief is both the lock and the key. To join the Great Game is to accept that certainty is brittle and doubt is a kind of magic. It’s to follow muses who deal in “maybe,” to bargain with gods updating their brands for modern worshippers, to find prophecies scrawled on pizza boxes and secret histories buried in the mundane. These pages hold stories of anti-heroes ...