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Billy is having a hard time being nice to the other children when suddenly, something very strange happens!A fun, feel-good story for ages 3+. Over 15 five-star ratings!"It's so hard for kids to deal with bullying these days - not just at school, but online too. That's why this book is so wonderful! From the very first page, you are drawn into this riveting story with characters all kids can relate to - even the bully - and shows kindness always wins. Jill Da Silva is a natural storyteller with a real insight about children. I highly recommend this book!" - Sharon G.

The Power of Personal Data: How it Shapes the Future of Business and SocietyIn today's digital age, personal data has become a valuable commodity, fueling the growth of many businesses and shaping the society we live in. The widespread use of the Internet and mobile devices has given rise to new business models that cater to our every need and convenience online. As a result, there is a race for data supremacy through the collection and exploitation of personal data, which feeds artificial intelligence (AI) tools and solutions such as ChatGPT, BingAI, and others.Here are a few highlights of what you will learn: Companies collect and analyze personal data to market to consumers based on their searches, behavioral habits, and purchasing patterns.Some of these companies provide habit-changing services that can result in irreversible social change.Personal data has become a currency that people are willing to trade for convenience, entertainment, and instant gratification.The book delves into the potential impact of personal data on the future of business and society.It explores the new surveillance capitalism business model, privacy concerns, the impact of social media, and how the future is shaping up given AI, Metaverse, and other online data-hungry solutions and applications.It also offers practical steps (Digital Gold Nuggets) that individuals can take to reclaim and reposition their data power.Some readers may be skeptical about the impact of personal data on society and may question the practicality of the suggested steps to reclaim data power.By understanding the power of personal data, readers can take control of their digital footprint and make informed decisions about their online activities.This book is a must-read for anyone concerned about the future of privacy and the impact of personal data on society.Get your copy of the book today to discover the power of personal data and take control of your digital life.

My life is not what one would call normal. From my birth, I have faced and overcome many challenges to become the person I am today. Life is rarely easy even if it appears so for others.Everyone has to deal with their own adversities in their own way. Most stay silent on their struggles believing they will a burden to their loved ones.After reading my story, I hope to relay the message, You Are Not Alone. You are stronger than you think, and I believe you are a survivor.

A Swedish single mother and her biracial daughter confront family secrets when their lives intersect with a wealthy American socialite.

Akita's family have always kept moving to survive. Sudan to Cairo. Cairo to Sydney. Sydney to Geelong.Each new place challenges Akita, her siblings and her parents. Just when eight-year-old Akita is feeling settled for the first time in her life, her parents decide to relocate to Geelong. The move is the beginning of a downward spiral that threatens to unravel the fabric of their family and any hope for finding peace and belonging. Told through the interchanging perspectives of Akita and her mother, Taresai, this coming of age story shines a light on the generational curses of trauma, complex family dynamics, and how it feels to love someone unconditionally, even when it hurts. Individually, the female narrators experience racism, rejection and despair, but together their narratives reveal a resilience of spirit and determination to transcend expectations of what a daughter, a sister, and a mother can be. Hopeless Kingdom gives a voice to the silent heartache of searching for acceptance in an adopted society which can't look past the surface of skin colour.***Hopeless Kingdom is the winner of the 2021 Dorothy Hewett Award. Inspired by the author's own experience of migration from Africa to Australia, this story signals a powerful new voice in Australian writing.

This book contains the annotated diary of Adolf and Mary (Polly) Hartmann, missionaries of the Moravian Church who worked at the Ebenezer mission station on Wotjobaluk country, in the north-west of the Colony of Victoria, Australia.

"When the sands of time shift, I Will be your portal."In a world of secrets, the fate of the New World rests in the hands of three unlikely heroes. Hugh Geber, Barrington Delphin and Emily Le Fey are in hiding under the protection of the Collins family at the University of Science and Progression after returning to Portis-Montis with the lore book of magic. The unexpected arrival of Adelia Geber, Hugh's sister-in-law, has only added to the complicated mix. With tensions rising across the New World, and the battle for Skellig-Krieg against forces loyal to the Elf King looming, Hugh, Barrington and Emily find themselves torn between joining the fight or pursuing the books of lore. When the news reaches them that the Elf King and Robert Smithson are already on the trail of the next book, the group must face their fears and make a decision that could decide the fate of the world.Will they join the fight and risk losing those they love, or will they pursue the books, which in the wrong hands, will spell disaster?

Falling in love can be tough, especially when you don't see it coming.He's a handsome man with an authoritative personality, who's been hurt in the past. She's ambitious and still learning to love herself.Bored in her job, Jess applies for a position she wants and gets more than she anticipated. She didn't want to feel anything for him, but she can't stop herself.Gavin is a workaholic with no time for niceties, but Jess is getting is under is skin.Unfortunately, his past comes back with a vengeance, threatening to ruin the future he didn't know he wanted until now.

Join the talented ballerina Titi, as she embarks on a creative journey to make a dazzling tutu for her grand dance! Her Mama gives her a hand as she makes a dress to wow everyone. Titi is bold, ambitious and knows she can achieve whatever she puts her mind to.

A British spy returns to his roots in this gripping WWII thriller

All Evyn wants is to find her sister. Nothing else matters. But when another little girl goes missing from Blackditch, she'll discover there is always more to lose. A page turning, mystery romance.

An extraordinary combination of a rich heartfelt autobiography and astute social history! In One Year is Not Enough Robert Musgrave (Robsky) MBE, takes us on a journey from unlikely beginnings to arrive at the Winstanley, York Gardens Estates, Battersea in the heart of one of the most deprived areas of London, where over 50 years he charts through stories, diary extracts, and keen observation, the lives of a community as it struggles through economic and social upheaval, riots, cuts in public spending, regeneration and gentrification, to retain a sense of itself, supported and nurtured by the people, youth workers and volunteers that created a living, vibrant, at times chaotic, community space that is Providence House! It is a personal story of faith and tenacity that has impacted many lives.

This volume is Steve's fourth book on game writing topics.Steve has worked in the games industry for thirty years and in this final game-related book before he retires, he brings together all of the articles he's written over the last 20 years.Presented here in the interests of completeness, these articles not only represent some of Steve's core writing beliefs, they also show his dedication to passing on his knowledge and experience.

The organic economy is the subset of our global economy in which the wealth of sovereign humans grows and circulates in harmony with the biosphere.Credex PrincipleIf I owe you, and you owe them, and they owe me, we're square.Credcoin PrincipleEvery human is entitled to one equal share of the valueof the natural wealth entering the organic economy.Every human is responsible to provide value equalto the amount of natural wealth that they consume.These two founding principles connect sovereign humans directly to each other for their freely chosen mutual benefit, and anchor the organic economy firmly to the natural world.

Wes Barker is the most famous magician who will still answer your DMs. One of the stars of Big Trick Energy on truTV, Wes has hundreds of millions of views online, and has appeared on Penn & Teller: Fool Us, America's Got Talent, MTV's Greatest Party Stories Ever, and Ellen. AbracaDumbass is a collection of hilarious and inspiring stories from Wes's decade-long journey to become one of the most popular comedy magicians working today. Whether it's card tricks for people at a sex club, private shows at a billionaire's castle, behind the scenes at America's Got Talent, or the devious secrets of making magic for TV, Wes holds nothing back. You'll also get lessons from a master magician on showmanship, deception, and the power of being bold as Wes explains how he creates magic tricks, makes viral videos, fooled Penn & Teller, and teaches tricks you can perform!AbracaDumbass is the real life story of an everyman who put effort and friendship ahead of talent and ego, working his way up from a humble beginning filling potholes to starring in his own TV show. From thrilling highs to humiliating and very funny lows, come along with Wes on a wild and ridiculous ride of honesty and oversharing from a magician at the top of his game.

(FULL COLOR VERSION) Six simple words. One short phrase. Yet the meaning behind this saying, if you live by it, will change your life. Never Quit on a Bad Day(TM) The Never Quit on a Bad Day(TM) book series will inspire you to push through tough days. Everyone faces frustrating moments and days. The people in this book series also encountered challenges and struggles, but they didn't quit. You'll read about some of the bad moments, days, and seasons thriving business leaders, couples, athletes, and entrepreneurs have persevered through to get to where they are now, which can help you learn how to keep going on your challenging days. This book won't just to inspire you to keep going on the difficult days, it will also give you tools, ideas, and tips to help you push through those tough days, and remind you just how resilient you really are! Are you ready to "Never Quit on a Bad Day(TM)"?

Spill The Tea aims to provide readers with the most vital information about the flavored tea industry. It distills 15 years of career knowledge by systematically answering top questions about flavored and blended tea, providing a complete view behind the blending room door.Through expert interviews, you will learn the following: What flavoring is-the differences between natural and artificial flavorThe anatomy of a tea blend-why and how to use certain ingredientsThe complex supply chain of flavored tea-what are the hidden costsAnd much more

A young, often brash Michael Kelley is a tough, South Philly man with a dislike for anyone who cannot push through the struggles life throws your way. His past was riddled by tragedy and a poor upbringing, which he has allowed to shape him, for good or for bad.He finds himself in front of a judge who offers him two options. Go to jail to serve his sentence, or agree to do community service within the city limits. He agrees to the community service, but has no idea of what is in store for him.When Michael finds himself in the Mudflaps Tent Community for the Homeless along the Schuylkill River, in the very city he was raised in, he quickly wonders if he chose wisely. He loathes the homeless with a bitter rage for all they represent in his mind, and now must help those same lost souls.But meeting two men, Von, who resides within the community but doesn't seem to fit in, and Marcus, who works for a nonprofit that helps the homeless and seems better suited to live there than Von, Michael quickly realizes he may have misjudged. Now he must decide if he can forgive others in his life, or if it's perchance him he needs to forgive.The Forgiving Path to the City of Springs (98,700 words) is a novel told from the perspective of one Michael Kelley, and at times reflects on a horrible past he would rather forget, but cannot, or perhaps should not. This book gives a unique perspective on finding hope, learning to see deeper and clearer than your eyes allow, and ultimately, granting forgiveness.