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With inspiring revolutionary quotes and well-divided, easily-labeled sections - as well as a note-taking layout inspired by the collective decades Iskra's editorial staff has spent in higher education and organizing - Peace, Land, and Notes: Volume 4 is the final volume in a tetralogy of notebooks geared towards the pressing need for organized, multi-subject, dynamic note-taking amid fast-paced and changing times. Designed for comrades navigating overlapping, multiple lives as organizers, students, educators, and workers, Iskra's Peace, Land, and Notes is designed to help organize the multi-topic and multi-directional notes that inevitably acquire - and collide - over the course of a quarter (or semester) of study, practice, work, and activism.

With inspiring revolutionary quotes and well-divided, easily-labeled sections-as well as a note-taking layout inspired by the collective decades of Iskra's editorial staff has spent in higher education and organizing-Peace, Land, and Notes: Volume 3 is the third installment in a tetralogy of notebooks geared towards the pressing need for dynamic note-taking amid fast-paced and changing times. Designed for comrades navigating overlapping, multiple lives as organizers, students, educators, and workers, Iskra's Peace, Land, and Notes is designed to help organize the multi-topic and multi-directional notes that inevitably acquire-and collide-over the course of a quarter (or semester) of study, practice, work, and activism.

With inspiring revolutionary quotes and well-divided, easily-labeled sections - as well as a note-taking layout inspired by the collective decades of Iskra's editorial staff has spent in higher education and organizing - Peace, Land, and Notes: Volume 2 is the second in a tetralogy of notebooks geared towards the pressing need for dynamic note-taking amid fast-paced and changing times. Designed for comrades navigating overlapping, multiple lives as organizers, students, educators, and workers, Iskra's Peace, Land, and Notes is designed to help organize the multi-topic and multi-directional notes that inevitably acquire - and collide - over the course of a quarter (or semester) of study, practice, work, and activism.

Jude Brooks is bad news. He's the kind of guy that leaves behind a string of broken hearts and Tatum O' Connor is not about to be one of those girls, despite all of Jude's advances. They have a past, and Tatum's determined to make sure they don't have a future.Unfortunately for her, "no" isn't a word in Jude's vocabulary.The more she backs away, the more he pushes.Tatum's hiding a pain that no one sees and holding on to a hurt that may never heal. Letting Jude into her heart could shatter her completely-and what if she opens up to Jude and he can't handle her baggage?Love is never easy-especially when the person you're falling for is the person you blame for the worst event in your life.

A Spellbinding Story of Greed, Corruption, Hope, and Undying FriendshipPortland Police Detective Wayne Deetz and son, Brandon, a rookie officer, are investigating a vicious drug ring that may have ties to notorious gangster Sidney Grimaldi. With each startling piece of evidence the Deetz boys uncover, Grimaldi's noose rachets tighter and someone else turns up dead.Meanwhile, the life of Police Sergeant Dolby Tidwell is unraveling before his eyes. His adult son is a walking time-bomb. His longtime wife appears to be seeking a relationship outside the marriage. His best friend was shot and killed amidst shady circumstances in a mysterious cold case. And Tidwell is turning to the bottle to make it all go away.When Deetz is sidelined and bad boy cop Harold Rickert is forced to partner with Deetz's son, Brandon-matters plummet to unthinkable depths.With breakneck pacing and extraordinary twists and turns, Secrets in Shadows is an unforgettable tale of greed, corruption, hope, and undying friendship.With tension on every page, Amazon #1 Best-Selling author Creston Mapes demonstrates why he is a "Top Pick" among mystery, fiction and thriller lovers.Fans of Terri Blackstock, Charles Martin, Christy Barritt, Robert Whitlow, Karen Kingsbury, and Francine Rivers will love this thriller from award-winning and bestselling author Creston Mapes.PRAISE FOR SECRETS IN SHADOWS★★★★★Creston Mapes does it again! I love this series and these characters and cannot wait for the next book. Mapes writes with such clarity and intrigue it is easy to get caught up in the story. The problem is that the book is completed too quickly and then we are left wanting more. Highly recommend this series and all of Creston's books!★★★★★ Creston Mapes out did himself. Very realistic, we never want to believe our children are into drugs, or that cops kill other cops. Mapes shows readers how Jesus can take darkness into His light. You will not be disappointed★★★★★ Mapes hits the bullseye with "Secrets in Shadows." This hard-hitting Christian thriller reveals the gut-wrenching truth of closet drinking, the ease of police cover-ups, and the parental angst of watching a grown child face overwhelming challenges. The "Signs of Life" series has kept me on the edge of my seat.★★★★★ I loved this book but seriously hate that once I start a Creston Mapes book I am not going to put it down. There goes my daily walk and any number of good things I ought to be doing. Great, moving plot and characters so well developed you feel you should look for them on Instagram. Very well done, everything a great book needs and some extras, like faith in action.★★★★★ Another page Turner with twists and turns you don't expect. Creston's got a knack for making his characters truly come alive, making you root and cheer and boo for them all the way through a great read!

There Are Some Bad Seeds You Never Want to MeetA year from retirement and still reeling from daughter Leena's kidnapping, Portland Police Investigator Wayne Deetz is called upon to check on a domestic violence case. From the moment Deetz and his friend Callie Freeland show up to help Sunny Carlisle, they are blindsided by a lawless toxic steamroller named Blaine Milligan.At a breakneck clip, things go from bad to worse as Callie is stalked and her fiancé Tyson is lured into Blaine's web of evil and madness. While the city of Portland is being burned and dismantled by rioters, Deetz must race against the clock to protect Sunny, Callie and Tyson, and possibly even his own family.With tension on every page, Amazon #1 Best-Selling author Creston Mapes demonstrates why he is a "Top Pick" among mystery, fiction and thriller lovers.Fans of Terri Blackstock, Charles Martin, Christy Barritt, Robert Whitlow, Karen Kingsbury, and Francine Rivers will love this thriller from award-winning and bestselling author Creston Mapes.Reader Praise for I Pick You★★★★★ Creston Mapes is a genius. I have read the entire series in four days. I was so excited to see that I only had to wait less than 24 hours before this book was released. I am absolutely going to buy more books that Mapes has written. This is a great thriller series with Christian values threaded perfectly throughout. It is not your typical cheesy Christian novel!★★★★★ Another great read from Mr. Mapes! I so appreciate an author who can write an "on the edge of your seat" thriller while keeping it clean and honors our Lord Jesus Christ at the same time! I obviously highly recommend this book!★★★★★ This is a fabulous book. I couldn't put it down. Creston Mapes is a very good story teller and I can't wait for the next book. Highly recommend ALL of his books!!★★★★★ Be prepared. This is an intense read. Hard in many places, but very well written. Characters become real and you find yourself praying for them....lol.★★★★★ Really enjoyed this, couldn't put it down, can't wait to read more by this author, didn't want the book to end.★★★★★ THIS TRILOGY IS EXCELLENT. Suspenseful and well written. I highly recommend anything by Creston Mapes. He is able to make the action believable and related well to real life.★★★★★ This is a very good Christian suspenseful book! I've loved everything by Creston Mapes so far but this is my favorite so far. Even though you know who the bad guy is you just can't fantom what he's going to do next. It's very unpredictable and you can't imagine who's going to live or die. I couldn't put it down and it has to be very suspenseful for a book to do that to me. Good job Creston Mapes and I can't wait to see what you'll come up with next!

Father-Son Police Duo Battles Demons in DisguiseIn his final year behind the badge, beloved Portland Police Investigator Wayne Deetz and his wife Joanie are shocked to learn their youngest son, Brandon, 23, has signed up to follow in Deetz's footsteps by joining the Portland Police Bureau-especially amidst the city's recent riots, violence, and cancel culture.When Deetz goes back in uniform to ride with Brandon during his field training, the father-son duo is dealt a harrowing, demonic case involving an unlikely gunman and a brash corporate executive. As they interview witnesses, discover shocking new evidence, and dare to search for bones in locked closets, they learn not only are their lives in peril, but the devil is out for their loved ones as well.With tension on every page, Amazon #1 Best-Selling author Creston Mapes demonstrates why he is a "Top Pick" among mystery, fiction and thriller lovers.Fans of Terri Blackstock, Charles Martin, Christy Barritt, Robert Whitlow, Karen Kingsbury, and Francine Rivers will love this thriller from award-winning and bestselling author Creston Mapes.PRAISE FOR SON & SHIELD★★★★★ Just like the 4 previous books in this series, this one was excellent. Kept me glued to the pages with suspense. I love the characters and seeing the changes in their lives over time as they all grow in their faith.★★★★★ A very unexpected end. Mapes makes his characters come to life and makes our God larger than life. Mapes has done it again. Can't wait to tear to the next one.★★★★★ I love the development of the characters over these first five books in the series. I can't believe how much I love this family. I loved how this book had everyone as major players.★★★★★ Son and shield has several twists in its few pages. The ending cliffhanger urges the reader on to the next book to find out what happens. The book left me craving more.★★★★★ Every time I read a Creston Mapes book I tell myself it is the best one yet. I could not put Son & Shield down!

Octavius Hunt: Refined & Talented Artist-or Something Much More Sinister?After surviving the aftermath of a terrorist attack in Portland, grappling with the kidnapping of their daughter, and narrowly escaping a life-threatening domestic violence case, Portland Police Investigator Wayne Deetz and his wife Joanie yearn for respite. Seeking solace, they embark on a long-overdue vacation in the enchanting landscapes of Sedona, Arizona, hoping to make crucial career decisions and rebuild their shattered lives.However, their peaceful retreat takes a chilling turn when Joanie's childhood friend, Suzanne, displays an unsettling combination of euphoria and distance. Suspicion mounts as Deetz and Joanie become suspicious of Suzanne's mysterious boyfriend, the charismatic millionaire artist Octavius Hunt.The more Deetz and Joanie dig into Octavius's corrupt and scandalous past-and his shady partnership with Mayor Marsden Maddox and entrepreneur Timmy Kondore-the darker and more twisted Suzanne's reality becomes. When Wayne and Joanie dare to venture one step too far into Octavius's sinister world of drugs and pleasure to find answers, they find themselves square in the madman's crosshairs.Brace yourself for a heart-pounding journey into the shadows of intrigue, where danger lurks behind every picturesque facade in Charm Artist, the latest thriller from Creston Mapes.With tension on every page, Amazon #1 Best-Selling author Creston Mapes demonstrates why he is a "Top Pick" among mystery, fiction and thriller lovers.Fans of Terri Blackstock, Charles Martin, Christy Barritt, Robert Whitlow, Karen Kingsbury, and Francine Rivers will love this thriller from award-winning and bestselling author Creston Mapes.Reader Praise for Charm Artist★★★★★ I love all of Creston Mapes books. They grab your attention from beginning to end. I finished it in one afternoon, because I was reading as fast as I could, to see what happened next.★★★★★ What a great story! I couldn't tear myself away for long. What a small, scary glimpse into the reality of the evils of the world of drugs. And greed. And narcissism. This world needs Jesus SO BADLY and this book is a sobering reminder of that fact.★★★★★ My favorite Mapes' book was Nobod, but not anymore. This is a great book and now my favorite. The detective and his wife are interesting people and both are smart. He is cop smart. Highly recommended. If you haven't read a Mapes's books my recommendation is to start with his first.★★★★★ Once again Creston Mapes has authored a jewel. All of his books are spellbinding and hard to put down. I read this book in two days. It is a great book and I highly recommend it and ALL of his books.★★★★★ It was like riding a rollercoaster in the library! The characters were brilliantly born in Creston's heart. Looking forward to more thrill rides.

The Nightmare if Far From OverRogan Sneed rots in prison for the massacre he unleashed on Portland's Pioneer Square. The copycat is dead. The city's wounds have healed. But then a teenage girl vanishes without a trace, her diary hinting at a third conspirator in the heinous attack that claimed 21 lives.Portland police veteran Wayne Deetz should be coasting toward retirement. Instead, he's careening into a harrowing underworld, the likes of which he's never encountered before. A local plumber emerges as a person of interest in the girl's disappearance, but Deetz believes a far more sinister force is lurking in the shadows.Still struggling to tame the demons of his anxiety, Deetz is out of time and up against an evil that hits disturbingly close to home. He races to connect the dots before the next strike triggers catastrophic carnage.From the blood-stained streets of Pioneer Square to the murkiest depths of the American underworld, join Deetz's pulse-pounding quest to stop a mastermind intent on finishing what was started and delivering a city to its knees.

This is the millennia-spanning story of an immense struggle against an evil and cunning foe in the galaxy cluster Mega Centarri. In Mega Centarri history has become myth. The cluster has existed in harmonious peace for a thousand years, thus the heroic deeds of ancient heroes and sheroes called the Ci are now thought to be fantasy. Kathy Irvine (Author), Deivis Goetten (Pen and Ink) Gabriel Caitano Dos Santos (Pen and Ink), Javier Mena (Colorist), Omi Remalante Jr (Colorist), Giuliano Peratelli (Colorist), Rick Joseph (Letters), Mike Hamlett (Cover Art).

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她们隐秘的悲喜与爱憎，如此迥异，又彼此相通 生活中，"雪"与"山"，都是极其常见却又无法忽视之物。那如雪般细碎的日常和如山般刻骨的过往，几乎贯穿着每个女性的生命记忆。《如雪如山》正是一个个以女性视角讲述的关于女性生存故事的隐喻。作者张天翼以敏感善察的心思和细腻锋利的笔触，通过七位女性主人公的人生断面，梳理出名为"lili"的女性成长史：她可能是春运火车上坐在你对面的恬静女学生立立，也可能是在医院中与你擦肩而过怀抱婴儿、正为产后抑郁症所苦的俪俪，还可能是住你家隔壁已经步入老年的失独母亲丽丽......她们的负累与挣扎，以一种透彻、浓烈的贯穿抵达了生存的真实。所有女人身上都暗藏一块相同的拼图，她们隐秘的悲喜与爱憎，如此迥异，又彼此相通。在这本书中，我们或许能找到"该如何生活，如何爱，如何面对在夜晚辗转难眠的自己，如何在未来到来时不至丧失勇气"的答案。

编辑推荐○暌违六年！村上春树2021全新短篇小说集，村上春树回归之作！继小说集《没有女人的男人们》6年之后！继长篇小说《刺杀骑士团长》3年之后村上春树正式小说作品。一经上市引发读者热评："在疫情时代，还得是村上的书。读村上的小说能让人获得治愈。"○新书一经出版引发媒体轰动，中日各大媒体争相报道！澎湃新闻、人民网、腾讯新闻、中华读书报、环球网、读卖新闻、朝日新闻、日本经济新闻等中日多家媒体时间报道新书新闻，备受关注！○村上回归人称叙述，代入感强。尽显故事的魔力！村上作品中《挪威的森林》《且听风吟》《寻羊冒险记》都以人称写成，作家更善用"人称"叙事写作。8篇人称叙事小说，重现村上式奇幻青春物语。作家本人直言"再一次站在初的位置上，迎接全新挑战"--村上春树 ○部分作品登载美国著名杂志《纽约客》知名欧美。《奶油》、《和披头士一起With the Beatles》、《品川猴的告白》英文版登载美国著名杂志《纽约客》。《纽约客》曾刊登海明威、菲茨杰拉德等名家作品。 内容简介《人称单数》暌违6年，村上春树2021全新短篇小说集。8篇人称叙事小说，重现村上式奇幻青春物语。当世界不断变迁，唯有故事留住刹那光景。再不相见的男女---名为村上春树的角色---偷人姓名的品川猴---夏日气息与摇滚乐短篇小说，是一个世界的无数切口。"人称单数"是截取世界某个片段的"单眼"。这样的截面越来越多，"单眼"就成了无穷交错的"复眼"。到那时，我便不再是我，你也不再是你。到那时，会发生什么？不会发生什么？欢迎来到"人称单数"的世界。八篇小说中《石枕上》忆起大学时与打工相遇的文学少女偶然间的情感交流。《奶油》写出无法在生活中获得解释、不合逻辑却又扰乱心灵，脱离现实的质疑，耐人寻味。热爱爵士乐的村上也写下这篇似真似幻的音乐小说《查理-帕克演奏波萨诺瓦》，故事中音乐报导的写手虚构了一张梦幻专辑，却因此衍生出如梦境与真实世界的奇异接轨。《和披头士一起（With the Beatles）》和披头士的专辑同名，是充满往日夏日气息与摇滚乐的初恋青春纪事......显示全部信息作者简介〔日〕村上春树1949年生于日本京都。凭处女作《且听风吟》获得群像新人文学奖，由此出道。后续著作不断，涵盖长篇小说、短篇小说、纪实文学、随笔等多个类型。其中有闻名世界的《挪威的森林》、被誉为"新千年日本文学的里程碑"的《1Q84》、谈及战争反思的《刺杀骑士团长》《弃猫》等。曾获得谷崎润一郎奖、每日出版文化奖、卡夫卡奖、耶路撒冷文学奖等世界范围内的诸多奖项。其短篇小说构思精巧，余韵悠长，给读者留下了丰富的解读空间。

纽约时报畅销书《克拉拉与太阳》是诺贝尔奖获得者石黑一夫（Kazuo Ishiguro）的一部精彩绝伦的新小说，他是《永不放弃》（Never Let Me Go）和布克奖得主，《今日记忆》的作者。自从他获得了诺贝尔文学奖以来，石黑一雄就获得了第一本小说《克拉拉与太阳》，讲述了克拉拉的故事。克拉拉是一位具有出色观察力的人工朋友，她从商店里的位置仔细观察那些人的行为。谁来浏览，以及那些在外面的街道上经过的人。她仍然希望客户很快会选择她。克拉拉与太阳是一本激动人心的书，它通过一位刻骨铭心的叙述者的眼光审视了我们不断变化的世界，并且探讨了一个基本问题：爱是什么意思？诺贝尔委员会在2017年的获奖奖状中将石黑郎的书形容为"巨大的情感力量的小说"，并说他"发现了我们与世界之间虚幻的联结感的深渊"。石黑一雄获得诺贝尔文学奖殊荣后的又一部杰作。故事虽然以科技高度发展的未来社会为背景，本质上却直指"人心"。作者通过机器人的冷峻视角，但以其一贯细腻内敛的笔触，揭示了现代人价值观的分裂与焦虑，以及人与人之间的牵绊在"人之所以为人"这个问题上的重要意义。 内容简介"太阳总有办法照到我们，不管我们在哪里。"克拉拉是一个专为陪伴儿童而设计的太阳能人工智能机器人（AF），具有极高的观察、推理与共情能力。她坐在商店展示橱窗里，注视着街头路人以及前来浏览橱窗的孩子们的一举一动。她始终期待着很快就会有人挑中她，不过，当这种永久改变境遇的可能性出现时，克拉拉却被提醒不要过分相信人类的诺言。在《克拉拉与太阳》这部作品中，石黑一雄通过一位令人难忘的叙述者的视角，观察千变万化的现代社会，探索了一个根本性的问题：究竟什么是爱？作者简介石黑一雄，1954年出生在日本长崎，5岁随父母移民英国。他之前出版的八部作品为他赢得了包括诺贝尔文学奖和英国布克奖在内的诸多重要文学奖项。作品被翻译成超过五十种文字。其中，《长日将尽》和《莫失莫忘》的英国版销量逾百万册，并被翻拍成电影，广受赞誉。2018年，石黑一雄因其在文学领域的杰出贡献，被英国女王封为爵士。他同时还是法国艺术与文学骑士勋章和日本旭日重光章的受勋者。媒体评论《克拉拉与太阳》是一部关于人类心灵的作品，虽然讲述的是一个发生在遥远未来的故事，却对此时此地有着刻不容缓的启发意义。这部作品在延续石黑一雄一贯细腻内敛的写作风格的同时，也充满了各种刺激惊奇的内容，堪称"美妙绝伦"。--英国费伯（Faber & Faber）出版社编辑 安格斯-卡吉尔如同石黑一雄的其他作品，《克拉拉与太阳》中主人公丰富的内心世界给人们带来巨大的启迪。克拉拉以其深刻严肃的态度，默默而又敏锐地观察了人类的天性......这部非凡的创新题材作品令人欣喜。--《出版人周刊》

一本治愈两代人的生命自度书。关于爱，关于和解，关于离别；温暖动情，笑中含泪。写给家中的父母，写给路上的我们。那些不敢、不能与父母说的话，都在这本书里。1.一本治愈两代人的生命自度书，一让人潸然泪下的动人之作！关于爱，关于和解，关于离别；温暖动情，笑中含泪。那些不敢、不能与父母说的话，都在这本书里。2.写给家中的父母，写给路上的我们。一本站在为人子女的视角，用故事、哲思等方式，思索基于现代背景下的一代人，如何重审视两代人之间关系的作品。3.一份对天下父母的深情告白。"这本书，讲的是一种充满现代感的父母子女关系，这是一代中国人的表达。这里有独立、平等，也有像朋友一样的理解与克制。4.32个温暖、真实、有力量的动人故事。我们与父母的感情、关系是每个人都逃避不掉的宿命，是性格强横的烙印。它深深影响着我们成人后面对爱情、亲密关系、工作职业的种种态度。它可以是终身的枷锁，也可以是一生的良药。"5.装帧精美，双封设计。插画师独家绘制六大主题插图，图文呈现治愈生命的亲情点滴。 内容简介写给家中的父母，写给路上的我们。那些不敢、不能与父母说的话，都在这本书里。关于爱，关于和解，关于离别。一本治愈两代人的生命自度书。讲述了有关两代人之间的深情、碰撞、疑惑与无法缝合的生命之憾。温暖动情，笑中含泪，也动容治愈。在"离别""老去""和解""礼物"等主题的探索中，展示了一代年轻人对于两代人关系的思考与生命意义的思索。通过一个个令人动情的故事，我们也终于懂得，如何真正地理解、尊重父母，帮助他们在精神上体面地老去。在爱中相互理解和原谅，既完整自己，也完整了他人。作者简介毕啸南青年学者、访谈节目主持人、作家北京师范大学博士后，中国传媒大学博士，台湾政治大学访问学者专访、对话基辛格、布莱尔、吴敬琏、褚时健、曹德旺、张文宏等人士

内容简介为什么我们活得那么累？为什么我们越来越茫然？为什么我们甚至开始不知道"我是谁"？我们被指责内卷，又被指责躺平；我们被贩卖孤独，又被推销爱情；我们被推向对立，又被斥为无情......有人问，这代年轻人怎么了？可是，我们也想问，我们应该怎样正确地生活？ 复旦大学中文系教授梁永安在《梁永安：阅读、游历和爱情》一书中分享-- 打破一切权威，热爱真实的世界，而不是虚构地生活。关于爱情，要有坚定的单身信念，才有能量给对方输送温暖。多读书。书和人的生命，是连在一起的。要有点儿离群索居的气质，要有点儿孤独的能力。好的人生是兢兢业业地珍惜自己、逆流而上，也就是坚持自己的判断。为自己建立一种有尺度的生活，制定一个需要费力的目标。 梁永安老师从阅读、游历、爱情、工作、女性、自我、修养、孤独、人格、社交等15个主题切入当下青年群体的时代症候，期望与青年人一起突破对问题的单一认知，体会到生活的无限可能与多元价值。

Joanna Żurawska jest osiemnastoletnią dziewczyną z bogatego domy w latach 30. XX w. Mieszka w ekskluzywnej podwarszawskiej miejscowości Konstancin, gdzie prowadzi razem z jej ojcem stajnię koni wyścigowych. Trzyletnia klacz Lili jest jej ulubienicą i wielką nadzieją na przyszlośc. Tragiczna śmierc ojca i odebranie jej uwielbianej klaczy prowadzi do morderstwa. Joanna ląduje w celi więziennej oskarżona o zabójstwo jej bylego chlopaka.

"Second Chance with Santa" by C.A. Varian invites readers into the enchanting world of Carol, a gifted artist and suburban housewife navigating the scenic landscapes of New England. At 48, Carol grapples with the stagnation of her 23-year marriage to Tom, prompting him to seek a new path in his own apartment.Amidst the emotional turbulence, a twist of fate occurs during a lunch with her confidante, Maggie. Within the charming confines of a local diner, Carol encounters Nick Clausen, a man in his early 50s whose striking resemblance to Santa Claus captivates her. Nick's charisma proves irresistible, sweeping Carol off her feet and ushering her into a realm of romantic escapades that reignite dormant emotions.Yet, the fervor of this newfound passion isn't without its challenges. Tom, discovering the affair, forces Carol to confront a profound dilemma. Torn between the comfort of a familiar yet lackluster marriage and the exhilaration found in Nick's embrace, Carol grapples with a decision that will reshape the contours of her life. "Second Chance with Santa" is a poignant exploration of love, choice, and the transformative power of unexpected encounters.

Serendipity is a collection of poems that celebrates the magic found in chance encounters, the sacredness of love, and the exhilarating highs of being swept away. Join this poetic odyssey and let the verses carry you to the serendipitous landscapes of the heart.

Embark on a riveting journey through Karen's tumultuous life, where resilience and faith intersect. In this compelling narrative, humor and determination collide, painting a vivid picture of Karen's experiences filled with laughter, heartache, and an unshakeable belief in the divine. From the shadows of childhood abuse to the pinnacle of academic achievements, from passionate community activism to the depths of devastating loss, Karen's life unfolds as a whirlwind of unexpected adventure where the sky is the limit. Everyone Needs (Just a Little) Karen transcends the conventional memoir, emerging as a poignant and thought-provoking tale of a child's journey toward redemption and resilience in the face of life's formidable challenges.Brace yourself for both giggles and tears as Karen lays bare her life, sharing the effects of childhood trauma, the uproarious blunders of growing up, and the poignant struggles of pursuing a career while raising a family. From the importance of speaking up for oneself to the comedic mishaps of everyday life, this little book offers a refreshing perspective on dealing with challenging situations and personalities in characteristically "un-Karenesque" ways.With a touch of humor and empathy, Everyone Needs (Just a Little) Karen is an entertaining read that will leave you both chuckling and reflecting on the absurdities and essential life lessons hidden within those potentially "Karen" moments we all encounter. Discover in Karen's book the remarkable resilience of laughter, showing that even amid life's trials, laughter and grins can propel us forward.

...Each individual might be likened to a hanging bell, with their own cognitive and emotional faculties. The teachings of the Venerable, like a chisel, have the precise impact required to elicit a resonant sound from the bell. If the Venerable perceives the sound of the bell, regardless of its duration, pitch, volume, or intensity, he would interpret it as the manifestation of the Dharma reflecting from us. (For instance, I once overheard a companion, potentially a youthful companion, discussing love and eternity, and I found it to be an exceptionally insightful discourse on Buddhist teachings).Nowadays, The Most Venerable Thích Tuệ Sỹ's Dharma talk titled "Buddhism and the Youth" is like a freshly brewed cup of tea. We strive to receive and savor it, with each individual experiencing their unique taste. Regardless of your sentiments, it is universally acknowledged that the Dharma talk was presented within the framework of the Path of Liberation, which aims to free individuals from all trivial repercussions. Freedom from the constraints of mental and physical folly. Liberty from the rigid limitations of ideals, ideologies, and unquestioning beliefs.Discovering emancipation in daily existence also entails seeking absolute independence. The Most Venerable Thích Tuệ Sỹ's teachings did not impose any predetermined structure or framework on your understanding of liberation or freedom.(Just) "Ignite your torch to pursue." Each young person must discover his or her own Dharma.... Mỗi chúng ta, với tâm thức và tấm lòng có thể riêng khác, nếu ví được như những chiếc chuông treo, và lời pháp của Thầy như khúc dùi khua, đủ sức khua chuông ngân tiếng. Tiếng chuông, dù ngắn hay dài, dù trầm hay thanh, dù thong thả hay xôn xao, có lẽ nếu Thầy nghe được, chắc Thầy cũng xem như lời pháp vọng âm từ chúng ta. (Như có lần Thầy nghe một người bạn - có lẽ cũng là bạn trẻ - tâm sự về tình yêu và sự vĩnh hằng và Thầy xem đó là một "bài pháp rất hay").Hôm nay, bài pháp thoại "Ðạo Phật và thanh niên" của Thầy Tuệ Sỹ, như một tách trà còn bốc khói, chúng ta thử đón nhận và thưởng thức, và mỗi bạn riêng mình biết rõ hương vị. Dù tâm cảm của mỗi bạn có sao đi nữa, các bạn hẳn đồng ý rằng bài pháp đã được trao gởi trong ánh sáng của Ðạo Giải Thoát - Giải thoát khỏi mọi hệ lụy tầm thường. Giải thoát khỏi những trói buộc của tâm/vật lý phi nghĩa. Giải thoát khỏi những giới hạn cứng nhắc của lý tưởng, ý hệ, tín điều mù lòa.Trong đời thường, tìm kiếm giải thoát đó còn có nghĩa là phóng thoát đến tự do đích thực. Và trong ý nghĩa giải thoát/tự do này, bài pháp của Thầy Tuệ Sỹ đã không thúc dục, gò ép các bạn vào một định khung, một khuôn khổ nào. "Tự mình thắp đuốc mà đi." Mỗi một bạn trẻ tự tìm thấy chánh pháp cho chính mình!

Este es un hermoso libro bilingüe para niños de 0 a 4 años que muestra el amor y la conexión con la naturaleza y la familia. El libro se desarrolla en las zonas rurales de Centroamérica y destaca la diversidad en la experiencia humana, como compartir una cama, cocinar al fuego y darse un baño en un balde. Descargue este libro y otros gratis en justiciaconsalud.comThis is a beautiful bilingual book for children ages 0 to 4 showcasing love and connection to nature and family. The book takes place in rural Central America, highlighting diversity in human experience, like sharing a bed, cooking on a fire, and taking a bucket bath. Download this book and others for free at justicewithhealth.com

In 2023, the world witnessed the rise of numerous global labour uprisings. Whether it was the unionisation wave of Starbucks workers in America, or the postal workers in England, the working class-after being treated incredibly poorly during the COVID-19 pandemic-has begun to stand up in record numbers against the exploitive practices of bosses and capitalists. The Irish working class was no exception.In this new series of Iskra chapbooks, we present writings old and new with a focus on the dynamic labor conditions of Ireland. In our inaugural volume, we showcase writings from Iceland Foods grocery workers, who have recently organised themselves, taken strike action, and occupied stores for unpaid wages. In addition to this essay from Iceland workers in the Independent Workers' Union, we have also included two relevant pieces written by the Irish trade union leader (among his many other titles), James Connolly.Even though it has been over 100 years since Connolly wrote about labor conditions in Dublin, there remains a timelessness to his work in the sense that not much, in fact, has changed. Workers continue to endure cost-of-living crises, housing crises, and labour crises.Without the replacement of capitalism by socialism, without the widescale organisation of laborers and trade unionists, these crises will continue to repeat themselves ad nauseam to the detriment of all working class peoples.It is our hope that Let Us Rise will elevate the voices and struggles of those presently engaged in labor actions across Ireland, demonstrating the link and the necessary connection between struggles old and new.

"Mollusk Monday" is a delightful children's book that invites young readers to dive into the enchanting underwater world of Rock-bottom Bay. In this captivating tale, the squishy, squiggly mollusks of all shapes and sizes gather at Mollusk Manor, a school where they learn and play, and celebrate their uniqueness.

Stories by Splatterpunk Award-nominated author Justin Lutz.

Este es un lindo libro ficticio sin palabras para niños de 0 a 4 años sobre el ciclo de vida del huevo y gallina. Un gallo y una gallina se enamoran. La gallina pone huevos que eclosionan. Los pollitos crecen y ponen sus propios huevos. Al final hay un gallinero feliz con tres generaciones de gallinas. Este libro es parte de la serie de libros gratuitos Justicia con Salud y se puede descargar de forma gratuita en Justiciaconsalud.com.This is a cute, fictional wordless book for children 0-4 about the chicken egg lifecycle. A rooster and hen fall in love. The hen lays eggs that hatch. The baby chicks grow up and lay eggs of their own. There is a happy chicken run with three generations of chickens in the end. This book is part of the Justice with Health free book series and can be downloaded for free at justicewithhealth.com.