Impact Identity

Vince Walker is looking forward to the beginning of the summer and a visit from his son Cy. But while picking up his son at the Indianapolis airport, the country is thrust into nuclear warfare with the detonation of multiple EMPs.

SOCIOLINGUISTICS IN THE DIGITAL ERA --- This book offers a comprehensive breakdown of the dynamic relationship between language and digital technology, examining how digital communication platforms catalyze linguistic evolution and identity formation. Anchoring its analysis in sociolinguistics, the book gets into the phenomenon of online code-switching, revealing its implications for language fluidity and cultural hybridity. This book carefully examines the impact of social media on language norms, unpacking how these platforms both reflect and shape linguistic trends. A significant focus ...

A historical non-fiction book set in California during its transformation from indigenous tribes to American statehood. Discover the rich tapestry of California's past in "Tribes and Priests Early California." This captivating exploration takes you from the ancient traditions of indigenous tribes through the tumultuous changes brought by Spanish colonization and the American gold rush. Experience the vibrant history that shaped California's unique identity, filled with ambition, cultural clashes, and the relentless pursuit of economic prosperity. The narrative intricately weaves together ...

In this stirring follow-up to his memoir, Steve Pemberton gives practical encouragement for how you can be a "human lighthouse" for others and through these inspiring stories will renew your hope for humanity. Our polarized, divisive culture seems to be without heroes and role models. We are...

A powerful and redemptive story of how the dazzling world of roller derby helped one young woman transform her fear and self-doubt into gutsy, big-hearted, adventurous living “A universal story of healing and triumph, made all the more beautiful, wild, and free by Gabe’s fierce love for...

In Echo of Eden, licensed marriage counselor Tyler Olsen explores how identity shapes every aspect of marriage. Drawing from years of counseling experience, biblical insight, and honest personal stories, Olsen guides listeners into the garden themes of Genesis and shows how God’s original design still speaks powerfully into modern relationships. He unpacks how false beliefs distort intimacy, how conflict can become a tool for healing rather than division, and how couples can build emotional safety by speaking truth into one another’s identity.

The central theme of Connections Remembered is the ancient African origins of humanity and civilization, framed around the impact of these historical hallmarks on healthy Black identity development. It is an easy-to-read, yet scientifically validated account of the remarkable accomplishments of ancient Africa and her people. This new edition emphasizes the inextricable linkage between Black self-concept and what Black people are taught through the Eurocentric curricula’s expression of African Americans’ historical roots. It debunks the flawed and psychically devastating view that Black ...

You planned for the finances. But did you plan for the silence? For forty years, you have been a machine of production. You mastered the deadline, conquered the boardroom, and built a career defined by relevance, status, and speed. You have saved enough money to never work again. But on the first Monday morning of your retirement, when the alarm doesn't ring and the inbox is empty, you will face a challenge your financial advisor never warned you about: The Void . The Unscheduled Life is not a book about asset allocation, 401(k)s, or tax strategies. It is a psychological operating manual ...

It really is the four horsemen of the apocalypse, Death, Famine, War, and Conquest. Things a seventeen-year-old boy shouldn’t have to deal with. In those most infamous words, mistakes were made. It wasn’t supposed to happen. The asteroid was supposed to miss. Running for their lives, Ryan Conrad and Kelsey Morgan, race to escape the impact of a super asteroid and the apocalyptic world it left behind. Fighting to survive the aftershocks. The earthquake to end all earthquakes, the largest tsunami in human history, and worst of all, the EMP and loss of civilization.

Four airplanes crashed; thousands of people died; and millions more wept. The impact of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, sent shock waves around the world.

Bailey is 28 years old. She's single, she's bisexual, and after stumbling into the wrong club on the right Friday night, she thinks she might be kinky too. Immediately entranced by the sights around her—including the gorgeous and commanding Domme, Isabelle—Bailey wonders if there's a side of life she's been missing.

You can manifest your dream reality with joy and ease while attracting beautiful people, synchronicities, and events that help you on your journey. You see, you can't manifest positive things while operating from fear-based, negative mind-sets. The good news is that you can choose the love of attraction's power to cleanse your mind-set and energy. You can let go of what is holding you back and make LOA work for you, once and for all.

What happens when your body can be stolen without being touched? We live in an age where images no longer prove reality, yet they can still destroy it. The Stolen Body: Identity, Consent, and the Age of Synthetic Intimacy is a gripping investigative work that exposes one of the most unsettling consequences of artificial intelligence: the ability to manufacture convincing, intimate images of real people without their consent. No camera. No contact. No participation. Just permanent consequences. This book is not about technology alone. It is about identity, power, and what happens when the ...

When you speak do others listen? Does your message land? Do people act upon your words? In business and in life, great communication is the key to getting exceptional results. If you want to be more persuasive, have more gravitas, and build better relationships this audiobook will show you how. Starting his career as an actor, author Dominic Colenso starred alongside some of the UK's most famous performers. He now works with businesses around the world, helping individuals and teams take centre stage and deliver outstanding performances.

What if everything you've been told about masculinity is keeping you weak? Are you tired of pretending to be someone you're not? Fed up with the pressure to fit into outdated masculine stereotypes that leave you feeling empty, anxious, and disconnected from your true purpose? You're not alone—and you're not broken. Man by Design isn't another generic self-help book telling you to "man up" or suppress your emotions. This is a revolutionary blueprint that destroys toxic masculinity myths and gives you the tools to build authentic strength from the ground up. ⚡ WHAT MAKES THIS BOOK ...

“Queer Opera: The Hidden History and Impact of LGBTQ+ Voices on the Stage” is an illuminating exploration of opera’s profound and complex relationship with the LGBTQ+ community. From its roots in the baroque era to the modern, inclusive productions of today, this book charts the powerful, often hidden narratives of queer artists who have shaped and been shaped by the world of opera. Written by Richard Fleischman, a life-long lover and practitioner of opera, this book takes readers on a personal and intellectual journey through the often-overlooked history of LGBTQ+ figures in opera. ...

A tale of one family’s trajectory through America and a changing modern world through a charming story. From relatives who fought in the Civil War to societal struggles of overcoming the Southern legacy and moving past the “lost cause,” this page-turner story bounces between nations, philosophies, and different sides of the political aisle. Though a second installment is planned for the more recent past, this first volume is a fully-realized portrait of a proud American bloodline.

Tom Keeler finds himself in the town of Promise, Indiana. He just needs to drop off a package, then he can get back to the Florida sunshine. But nothing’s ever that simple. The package gets stolen; things get complicated. Linda Cartwright’s a happily married woman, and then someone tried to kill her on her own front lawn. Why would they do that? Good question. Keeler’s interested, but Cartwright won’t talk about it. When Cartwright’s attacked a second time, Keeler begins to suspect that she’s in over her head. She’s a tough lady, but even tough nuts crack.

Unpacks and pulls the curtain back on what happens to our brains and our behaviors each time we addictively engage social media and the influencers we encounter there. Individuals seeking to widen their tribes of friends, fans, and followers have an abundance of resources for building their...

Author Marcia Morgan walks you through the six most common married name options to reveal the pros and cons of each. You can even take a quiz to find out which choice is the best fit for you. Morgan weaves in personal stories and tips from men and women who embraced their married name choices and from those who had regrets. She describes the little-known history of why married women once had to change their names and looks at naming practices in other countries and cultures. The book simplifies an otherwise overwhelming decision process.