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In the shadowed hollows of 1890s Ashe County, North Carolina, the enigmatic Melungeons—descendants of African, European, and indigenous blood—face a world of whispers and prejudice. Sensationalized by journalist Will Allen Dromgoole, their myths of shifting skin tones and exotic origins ignite public fascination, while census takers label them "free persons of color" amid flickering illusions: blue eyes and high cheekbones that shimmer like holograms under mountain light. But as racial reclassification laws tighten and discrimination bites deeper, a darker horror stirs—people ...

New Beginnings is a post-apocalyptic zombie novel about what comes after survival: the messy work of rebuilding a society where the living and the reanimated must coexist. Jack O’Brien, a former soldier has crossed the line between life and death and returned “functional” through an imperfect serum. In a repurposed field-hospital settlement, Jack helps hold together a fragile peace: reanimated workers keep food, sanitation, and security running, while frightened survivors struggle to trust anything that still hungers. When new arrivals and hardliners push for segregation—and ...

Learning about Security and AI is like having your cake and eating it too – a fabulous combo that everyone needs in their lives. Here are a few reasons why this topic is so important: Cybersecurity threats are the new black: With technology advancing faster than you can say "hold my latte," cybercriminals are finding new, innovative ways to wreak havoc. Getting your hands dirty in the world of Security and AI helps you stay one step ahead of those pesky hackers and protect your precious data. Privacy, please: Unless you want your personal information to become the talk of the digital town...

In the high silence of the Ironclaw Mountains, where anvils ring louder than war drums and the sky is veined with falling stars, a single mistake shattered a life, a clan, and the fragile balance of a world. The Forged Betrayal is the tale of that mistake—of a warrior whose strength became a curse, a kingdom built on fractured legends, and a crystal whose light has always carried the shadow of the void. Long before the first page of this story, master-smiths of a dwarven-human bloodline drew power from shards of an Ancient Crystal, forging blades that could cleave spells and armor alike. ...

Welcome to "The Pithy Guide to Prompt Engineering: Building Better Prompts for Generative AI." In an era where artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming industries, the ability to craft effective prompts has become a crucial skill. This book aims to provide a comprehensive guide to understanding and mastering the art of prompt engineering. Generative AI, with its ability to create content, solve problems, and generate insights, holds immense potential. However, the quality of its output is heavily dependent on the prompts it receives. This book delves into the importance of effective ...

Conflicts are inevitable. Whether in the workplace, within families, or on a global scale, the ability to manage and resolve conflicts is a crucial skill. This book, "The Pithy Guide to Conflict Resolution: Managing and Resolving Conflicts Effectively," aims to provide readers with practical tools and strategies to navigate and resolve conflicts effectively. The journey begins with a comprehensive understanding of what conflict is and the various types it can take. By delving into the sources and causes of conflicts, as well as the stages of conflict development, readers will gain a solid ...

Navigate Your Career with Purpose and Peace In the relentless rush of modern professional life, it's easy to feel lost. The pressure to succeed, the long hours, and the ethical gray areas can leave even the most accomplished individual feeling adrift, exhausted, and spiritually disconnected. Faith in the Workplace: GPS for Busy Professionals is a guide to charting a course that honors both your career ambition and your deepest beliefs. This isn't about fitting faith into your free time; it's about making your faith the core operating system for every meeting, decision, and deadline. Drawing...

Must Learn KQL - the blog series, the book, the video channel, the merch store After hearing that our customers’ largest barrier to using things like Defender, Microsoft Sentinel, and even reporting for Microsoft Intune is KQL - the query language - that was a wake-up call for me. And, of course, (if you know me) I wanted to do something about it. So, the Must Learn KQL learning was born. KQL is a beautifully simple query language to learn. And believe me – if I can learn it, there’s no question that anyone can learn it. After hearing that from our customers and after researching and ...

In the not-so-distant future, a team of visionary scientists, led by the brilliant but enigmatic Dr. Olivia Bennett, uncovers the secret to creating mirror versions of DNA, proteins, and other vital biomolecules. These mirror molecules, identical in every way except for their reversed structure, hold the potential to revolutionize medicine by creating drugs that are more effective and less prone to resistance. They could also lead to manufacturing processes that are cleaner and more efficient than ever before. Despite the growing concerns, a rogue faction within the scientific community ...

The Frontier's Darkest Secret In the untamed 1870s American frontier, an unimaginable discovery shatters reality itself. Dr. Elias Thorne, an unorthodox archaeologist, unearths a colossal alien artifact in a remote Arizona canyon. Its obsidian surface hums with otherworldly energy, a silent promise of unimaginable power—and unimaginable terror. Recognizing the apocalyptic potential of their find, Thorne and the U.S. government turn to the renowned Pinkerton National Detective Agency. Their mission: discreetly transport the alien technology and Dr. Thorne across a perilous continent to New...

The Road of Grace: Walking the Romans Road to Salvation and Spiritual Renewal - A 7-Week Journey to Understanding and Sharing the Gospel Discover the timeless path that leads from guilt to grace, from striving to peace, from death to life. For generations, the Romans Road has guided believers through the heart of the Gospel — a clear, compelling journey through the Book of Romans that reveals the problem of sin, the power of the cross, and the freedom found in life with the Spirit. In The Romans Road of Salvation, Rod Trent revitalizes this classic message for today’s world — a world ...

Nestled in the tranquil outskirts of a quaint town lies the Starlight Eldercare Facility, a serene haven where lifelong friends Eleanor, George, Mabel, and Harold have reunited after decades. Their bond, forged in the fires of childhood escapades and schoolyard mischief, remains as strong as ever, even in their twilight years. They spend their days reminiscing about the past, sharing laughter over old memories, and finding solace in each other's company. Life at Starlight is usually quiet, filled with cozy knitting circles, afternoon tea, and endless games of bridge. But when a new resident...

In a near-future world enthralled by the promise of immortality, advanced brain-computer interfaces grant humanity the unprecedented ability to upload their consciousness. This technological marvel, designed to break the chains of mortality, quickly becomes the defining achievement of an era. The lines between flesh and code blur; minds roam freely in digital landscapes, preserved and connected beyond biological limits. But within this shimmering utopia, a shadow emerges: an adaptive viral algorithm begins to infiltrate the neural networks. At first, it is a subtle corruption, a tickle in ...

The year is 2045, a century after World War II. As the world has moved on from the atrocities of World War II, an ominous force lurks in the depths of the cosmos, plotting its revenge. In the waning days of the war, the desperate dictator was abducted by an advanced alien civilization, the Kridrax, who saw his twisted genius as a valuable asset in their quest for universal domination. Promising the chance to conquer Earth and exact his vengeance, the Kridrax performed a sinister experiment – transplanting the dictator's consciousness into a synthetic body, one designed to sustain him ...

Nestled in the tranquil outskirts of a quaint town lies the Starlight Eldercare Facility, a serene haven where lifelong friends Eleanor, George, Mabel, and Harold have reunited after decades. Their bond, forged in the fires of childhood escapades and schoolyard mischief, remains as strong as ever, even in their twilight years. They spend their days reminiscing about the past, sharing laughter over old memories, and finding solace in each other's company. As the most festive night of the year approaches, George discovers something strange: eerie sounds and flickering lights coming from the ...

Nestled in the tranquil outskirts of a quaint town lies the Starlight Eldercare Facility, a serene haven where lifelong friends Eleanor, George, Mabel, and Harold have reunited after decades. Their bond, forged in the fires of childhood escapades and schoolyard mischief, remains as strong as ever, even in their twilight years. They spend their days reminiscing about the past, sharing laughter over old memories, and finding solace in each other's company. During the Christmas holiday, Eleanor, ever the mystery buff, becomes convinced that there’s a specter haunting the facility when water-...

Nestled in the tranquil outskirts of a quaint town lies the Starlight Eldercare Facility, a serene haven where lifelong friends Eleanor, George, Mabel, and Harold have reunited after decades. Their bond, forged in the fires of childhood escapades and schoolyard mischief, remains as strong as ever, even in their twilight years. They spend their days reminiscing about the past, sharing laughter over old memories, and finding solace in each other's company. During the Thanksgiving holiday, Eleanor, ever the mystery buff, becomes convinced that there’s an active Poltergeist in the facility ...

They're back in their first full-length story! Nestled in the tranquil outskirts of a quaint town lies the Starlight Eldercare Facility, a serene haven where lifelong friends Eleanor, George, Mabel, and Harold have reunited after decades. Their bond, forged in the fires of childhood escapades and schoolyard mischief, remains as strong as ever, even in their twilight years. They spend their days reminiscing about the past, sharing laughter over old memories, and finding solace in each other's company. One crisp autumn morning, the facility's groundskeeper, Mr. Thompson, stumbles upon an ...

In a chilling tale of twisted science and dark government conspiracies, "Mistaken for Dead: Rebellion of the Reanimated" unveils a shadowy world where the dead are stolen from morgues and hospitals, only to be turned into zombies for the blood sport of the ultra-rich. This dystopian narrative explores themes of survival, rebellion, and the monstrous nature of unchecked power. In the depths of a clandestine government facility, a group of rogue scientists and military officials have embarked on a macabre mission. Funded by shadowy figures with deep pockets and darker appetites, they steal ...

Welcome to "The Pithy Guide to the Quantum Journey: From Basics to Mars," a comprehensive exploration of the fascinating world of quantum computing. This book is designed to take you on a journey through the fundamental principles, historical milestones, current advancements, and future possibilities of quantum computing. In the first chapter, we delve into the basics of quantum computing, comparing it with classical computing and introducing key concepts such as qubits, entanglement, and superposition. We then move on to the history of quantum computing, highlighting early theories, ...