Day: May 7, 2024

Silistra Quartet Book 2

by Janet Morris

Genre: Epic Dystopian SciFi Fantasy

 

Enslaved on the planet Silistra tomorrow’s most beautiful courtesan unleashes the powers of the gods. 

 

 

Spine-tingling

Breathtaking

Mind-blowing

Experience these powerful new voices—vivid, visceral, and visionary—as they explore uncharted worlds and reveal unlimited possibilities.

Open the Writers of the Future and be carried away by stories—and illustrations—that will make you think, make you laugh, and make you see the world in ways you never imagined.

Twelve captivating tales from the best new writers of the year as selected by Writers of the Future Contest judges accompanied by three more from L. Ron Hubbard, Nancy Kress, S.M. Stirling. Each is accompanied by a full-color illustration.

Plus Bonus Art and Writing Tips  from Gregory Benford, Bob Eggleton, L. Ron Hubbard, Dean Wesley Smith

“When her owner goes missing, a digital housecat must become more than simulation to find her dearest companion through the virtual world.—“The Edge of Where My Light Is Cast” by Sky McKinnon, art by Carina Zhang

No one came to his brother’s funeral. Not even the spirits. Étienne knew it was his fault.—“Son, Spirit, Snake” by Jack Nash, art by Pedro N.

Man overboard is a nightmare scenario for any sailor, but Lieutenant Susan Guidry is also running out of air—and the nearest help is light years away.—“Nonzero” by Tom Vandermolen, art by Jennifer Mellen

Mac wanted to invent a cocktail to burn itself upon the pages of history—but this one had some unexpected side effects.—“The Last Drop” by L. Ron Hubbard and L. Sprague de Camp, art by Chris Arias

Dementia has landed Dan Kennedy in Graydon Manor, and what’s left of his life ahead seems dismal, but a pair of impossible visitors bring unexpected hope.—“The Imagalisk” by Galen Westlake, art by Arthur Haywood

When a teenage swamp witch fears her mama will be killed, she utilizes her wits and the magic of the bayou—no matter the cost to her own soul.—“Life and Death and Love in the Bayou” by Stephannie Tallent, art by Ashley Cassaday

Our exodus family awoke on the new world—a paradise inexplicably teeming with Earth life, the Promise fulfilled. But 154 of us are missing.…—“Five Days Until Sunset” by Lance Robinson, art by Steve Bentley

Spirits were supposed to lurk beneath the Lake of Death, hungry and patient and hostile to all life.—“Shaman Dreams” by S.M. Stirling, art by Dan dos Santos

A new app lets users see through the eyes of any human in history, but it’s not long before the secrets of the past catch up with the present.—“The Wall Isn’t a Circle” by Rosalyn Robilliard, art by Guelly Rivera

In the shadows of Teddy Roosevelt’s wendigo hunt, a Native American boy resolves to turn the tables on his captors, setting his sights on the ultimate prey—America’s Great Chief.—“Da-ko-ta” by Amir Agoora, art by Connor Chamberlain

When squids from outer space take over, a punk-rock P.I. must crawl out of her own miserable existence to find her client’s daughter—and maybe a way out.—“Squiddy” by John Eric Schleicher, art by Tyler Vail

Another outbreak? This time it’s a virus with an eighty percent infection rate that affects personality changes … permanently.—“Halo” by Nancy Kress, art by Lucas Durham

Planet K2-18b is almost dead, humanity is enslaved, and it’s Rickard’s fault. Now in his twilight years, he’d give an arm and a leg for redemption. Literally.—“Ashes to Ashes, Blood to Carbonfiber” by James Davies, art by May Zheng

What if magic could undo the unthinkable, and undo Death itself? Would you use it no matter the cost? What would you sacrifice for love?—“Summer of Thirty Years” by Lisa Silverthorne, art by Gigi Hooper

Joe is a prospector tasked with exploring the cosmos on behalf of an all-powerful government. Breadna is a toaster. There have been weirder love stories, but that’s unlikely.—“Butter Side Down” by Kal M, art by Selena Meraki

 

 

L. Ron Hubbard, Nancy Kress, S. M. Stirling, Gregory Benford, Bob Eggleton, Dean Amir Agoora, James Davies, Kal M, Sky McKinnon, Jack Nash, Rosalyn Robilliard, Lance Robinson, John Eric Schleicher, Lisa Silverthorne, Stephannie Tallent, Tom Vandermolen, and Galen Westlake.

Illustrators: Dan dos Santos, Ashley Cassaday, Gigi Hooper, Jennifer Mellen, Pedro Nascimento, Steve Bentley, Connor Chamberlain, Selena Meraki, Guelly Rivera, Tyler Vail, Carina Zhang, May Zheng, Lucas Durham, and Chris Arias.

 

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The parents and grandparents of William Rocky Brown, 3rd, who raised him, had roots in the southern USA. Along with that Southern upbringing came the ability to turn everyday activities or things of nature into wise sayings. His mother and grandmother had old down-home sayings that took him a while to understand. After talking to others, he realized he wasn’t alone in this beautiful experience growing up, so he compiled the wise sayings in his book, 800 Sayings by Old Folks Who Raised Us.

The wise sayings—to be passed down from generation to generation—in this book are pearls of wisdom that relate to the past generations, while the present and future generations may take time to understand, just as Brown experienced. It creates good family fun and memories. It can also be used in the form of an intergenerational family game. 

 

About the Author

The Honorable Reverend Dr. William Lewis Rocky Brown, 3rd, was born and raised in Chester, PA. He has three daughters and three grandchildren. Dr. Brown received his Bachelor’s from Cheyney University, his Master’s from Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary, and a Doctorate from Jameson Christian College. He studied at the MLK Jr. Center in Atlanta and the University of the Virgin Islands and completed The F.B.I. and D.E.A. Citizens Academies.

Dr. Brown is an ordained 45-year Baptist Minister now serving at the Bethany Baptist Church in Chester, creator and host of Saturday Night Live Prayer & Praise Weekly Service, and a Master Police Chaplain. He’s also the author of “800 Sayings By Old Folks Who Raised Us” and The 3N1: A Trilogy Of Spiritually Filled Motivational Messages”. He has a weekly column in Scoop USA and a daily Blog on his website: www.yourspiritualmotivation.com. In the 80s and 90s, he traveled around the country, motivating youngsters to stay in school and to say no to drugs and violence, using the art of Rap. Thus, he was affectionately known as the “Rappin Rev.” He is a former elected member of the City Council of Chester. He was also elected twice as Chester City Controller and was elected in 2021 as a Pennsylvania State Constable.

Dr. Brown has been involved in numerous community and civic organizations. He is a Prince Hall 33-degree Mason, Past Master, Grand Chaplain Emeritus, Past Grand Worthy Patron, and an Elks and Omega Psi Phi Fraternity member. He has received over 200 awards and commendations.

 

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 Business Nonfiction / Self-Help

Date Published: May 7, 2024

Publisher: ForbesBooks

The Ultimate Entrepreneur’s Guide to Mitigating Risks When Starting or Growing a Business

  

Unlock Your Entrepreneurial Potential!

 

In the realm of entrepreneurial endeavors, where the brilliance of innovative ideas holds the potential to reshape markets and industries, the shadow of risk often looms over visionary business pursuits. This often discourages numerous promising entrepreneurs from pursuing their dreams or it leaves them seeking grants or external funding to mitigate risks associated with launching a new business venture.

But what if entrepreneurs could systematically diminish that risk, paving a clearer path to success and even securing the trust of banks or investors? In Zero Risk Startup, Paulo Andrez, a serial entrepreneur and angel investor, offers an invaluable masterclass to help mitigate key entrepreneurial risks, providing more than one hundred concrete tips and tools to empower you to start or grow your business with virtually zero risk.

This transformative manual is far from being a mere compendium of theoretical insights. It’s a reservoir of practical wisdom that you can put into action, whether you’re a seasoned entrepreneur or a first-timer.

 

In this informative read, you’ll learn about 

• determining whether or not to start a business 
• identifying and mitigating the risks of your business with Zero Risk Startup methodology (MEFLO) 
• increasing chances to get external funding from accelerators, angel investors
• venture capitalists, or banks, and leveraging cutting-edge artificial intelligence technologies for risk mitigation.

 

Every page is infused with real stories and tips from all over the world, clearly laid-out strategies, and profound insights aimed at bolstering your venture against the unpredictable tides of the business landscape.

Zero Risk Startup is more than just a guidebook; it guides you through the initial steps of minimizing every conceivable risk for your future business, including reducing capital requirements to launch it.

Whether you’re a budding founder stepping into the unknown with a revolutionary idea or a seasoned innovator striving to elevate your venture to the next level, Zero Risk Startup serves as your strategic ally. It’s your practical companion to transform visionary ideas into realities, navigating through the array of risks facing your business project, systematically eliminating them one-by-one.

About the Author

 

Paulo Andrez is an angel investor, serial entrepreneur, international expert in entrepreneurship and innovation, business development, scaling up and risk mitigation.

He is the author of the Amazon bestseller “Zero Risk Startup”, published by Forbes in May 2024.

He owns a significant portfolio of investments in startup and scale up companies. As an angel investor, he received the award “Best European Angel Investment” in 2012 as one of his investments (United Resins) reached 24.5 million euros in revenues within the first year of operations. One of his early-stage investments (Sword Health) became unicorn in 2022.

In 2000, he played a pivotal role as one of the key shareholders in Novabase’s IPO on Euronext.

Paulo is a founder of Entrepreneurship Agency DNA Cascais, which supported more than 500 startups. Paulo was appointed President Emeritus EBAN, European Business Angel Network, after serving as President until 2014.

He has a background as serial entrepreneur and is frequently invited as speaker worldwide, guest lecturer and expert in innovation, entrepreneurship and early stage investment. Since 2012, Paulo has been holding a series of workshops on the topic of new ventures risk mitigation: Zero Risk Startup.

 

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