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Now a high school English teacher, Archie Star is spending his first winter break not behind the counter of the Blue Star Diner, but beside Brogan Finnegan—the man who turned a rented room into a refuge and a quiet friendship into something deeper. As snow blankets Foggy Basin, Archie wrestles with the unfamiliar comfort of belonging and the ache of old habits that whisper he doesn’t deserve it. But Brogan’s steady warmth, shared meals, and gentle invitations into his world begin to thaw more than just the cold.

The final volume of the Uplift trilogy by Hugo and Nebula Award winner David Brin, Heaven’s Reach brings readers back to the planet Jijo one last time. The starship Streaker is still on the run with its dangerous cargo of ancient artifacts when the prophesied Time of Changes rocks the galaxy. As each race battles for control and chaos reigns, the truth about the Five Galaxies and The Progenitors finally comes to light.

He was a survivor - a wanderer who traded tales for food and shelter in the dark and savage aftermath of a devastating war. Fate touches him one chill winter’s day when he borrows the jacket of a long-dead postal worker to protect himself from the cold. The old, worn uniform still has power as a symbol of hope, and with it he begins to weave his greatest tale, of a nation on the road to recovery. This is the story of a lie that became the most powerful kind of truth.

When Streaker - the first starship designed and crewed by dolphins - discovers a derelict ancient armada with evidence of the first sentient species ever, she sets off a war between dozens of galactic races eager to use the information for their own advancement.

Surveillance. It is used by every tyranny to lock in place an uneven arrangement of power. When the mighty know all about you but common folk know little in reverse, then without accountability you can only have despotism, as shown by 6,000 years of recorded history. But new technologies do not have to lock in perpetual Big Brother. The spread of tools like cheap cameras and instant sharing might lead to the antidote against Big Brother. That is, if we learn the lessons taught by both history and science.

Persecuted refugees from six separate alien races have migrated to the idyllic planet Jijo. And despite their incredible diversity, the inhabitants live together in blissful harmony. However, settlement on Jijo is illegal - and it's only a matter of time before the residents of this forbidden paradise are discovered by the galactic powers-that-be.

Earth has been allowed to colonize the planet Garth only because its previous occupants went berserk and wiped out virtually all life there. But now humans, chimps, and their alien allies on Garth are being held hostage in a conflict that could affect the fate of the entire Five Galaxies.

On the planet Jijo, peace is upended when the starship Streaker arrives, bringing with it knowledge of a two-billion-year-old fleet and hordes of followers eager to exploit its power. Publishers Weekly hails Brin's "extraordinary capacity to handle a wide-ranging narrative and to create ... complex alien races."

This collection of irreverent and surprising essays about the popular television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer includes pieces by leading science fiction and fantasy authors. Contributors include best-selling legend David Brin, critically acclaimed novelist Scott Westerfeld, cult-favorite vampire author Chelsea Quinn Yarbro, and award-winner Sarah Zettel.

Twenty-one-year-old Jamie is in for a rude awakening. What starts as a romantic Christmas getaway to Big Bear, California, with his boyfriend, Daddy Tom, quickly devolves into a snow-covered nightmare. They've driven all the way from Long Beach, and Daddy Tom even promised Jamie a new jacket from a small boutique. But when Daddy Tom disappears after parking the car, Jamie is left stranded, his phone dead and his pockets empty.

Canning made simple. Amish heritage meets Southern warmth. Since 1992, Blossom & Brine™ has been teaching the art of the traditional larder. We turn the wild gifts of the land into wholesome pantry staples using traditional Amish ways passed down through generations. Join us to discover God’s bounty as we master canning, pickling, foraging, and heritage remedies. Making the path to self-sufficiency simple, joyful, and rooted in tradition.

Gerald Livingston is an orbital garbage collector. For a hundred years, people have been abandoning things in space, and someone has to clean it up. But there’s something spinning a little bit higher than he expects, something that isn’t on the decades’ old orbital maps. An hour after he grabs it and brings it in, rumors fill Earth’s infomesh about an "alien artifact".

For nearly a billion years, every known sentient species in the universe has been the result of genetic and cultural guidance - or "uplifting" - by a previously uplifted patron race. Then humans are discovered. Having already uplifted chimps and dolphins, humanity clearly qualifies as an intelligent species, but did they actually evolve their own intelligence, or did some mysterious patron race begin the process, then suddenly abandon Earth?

Chicago Bulls Back Office. Tracksuit executives one couch away from a champion. No access. No sources. No filters.

In today’s fast-paced childcare environment, keeping children safe isn’t just a task—it’s a responsibility that requires clear systems, calm leadership, and proven strategies. Whether you’re navigating field trips, digital threats, medical emergencies, or the daily routines of a busy classroom, this guide equips you with the tools to lead with clarity and confidence.

Thirty-year-old Benson McCoy had it all—mansions, money, a seat at the table of a mega-powerful family empire. That was, until a blowout fight with his older brother over the future of their business sent him packing. He ditched the icy drama of Michigan during the Christmas holidays along with all the luxury for the wild unknown of... truck driving. Yep, Benson’s now hauling toys to Los Angeles. Benson would make the perfect daddy for a young man if he allowed himself to focus on his needs instead of the family empire.

Aliyah is more than a move. It’s a journey of identity, belonging, and growth. This podcast supports new and veteran Olim with practical tools, coaching insights, and real conversations about life in Israel. Dr. Dahlit Brin, life and career coach and veteran Olah, brings coaching insight and real-life experience to every episode. Each conversation offers guidance, clarity, and inspiration to help you build confidence, connection, and a meaningful life in Israel. You'll hear expert interviews, emotional perspectives, and mindset tools to help you navigate your Aliyah with confidence and heart...

In a home ravaged by abuse, addiction, and apathy, young Callie fights to survive in silence. Her cries go unheard. Until a foster family steps in, willing to uncover the truths others refused to face. This Life is a powerful and unflinching journey through one girl’s broken beginnings and the hope that flickers in the darkest corners.

The FKR Lounge is recorded live from voice chat on the FKR Collective Discord server. Members discuss topics in and around Free Kriegsspiel Roleplaying. Like all conversations, these may contain half-baked thoughts and are apt to wander. Some episodes feature actual play FKR games.

Die rüstige Landfrau Rita Lauer aus Wülferode wird nach einer Hüftoperation zur Behandlung in die Rehaklinik Eulenstein im Vordertaunus eingewiesen. Bereits in der ersten Woche verschwindet ihre Mitrehabilitandin und Tischnachbarin Ariane spurlos. Zunächst ist es nur die Angst vor der Einsamkeit, die Rita veranlasst, ihre Freundinnen Ute und Rosi zur Osterzeit in einem Gasthaus in Eppstein einzuquartieren. Sehr schnell aber rückt das Verschwinden von Ariane in den Mittelpunkt. Sie wurde am Fuß des Neufville-Turms erdrosselt.