A city rising from destruction. The evolution of a secret genetic experiment. And an unimaginable threat looming in the shadows… It’s been three years since The Falling of the Tides. Amanda and Evan have broken free from the chains of Helix Unbound and the genetic manipulations that forged their existence. But a new danger has been born. And when it threatens to destroy everything Amanda and Evan hold dear, the two children of science must confront their haunting past to protect their future. Can they embrace who they truly are and what they’re destined to become? Will they expose the hidden menace that looms over their lives before it’s too late? And is their love for one another powerful enough to conquer death itself? Find out in this spellbinding continuation of The Shortcake Trilogy, a gripping techno-thriller series that explores transcending the boundaries of human evolution, embodying resilience in the face of death, and surviving at any cost.
Experience the gripping techno-thriller series The Shortcake Trilogy, now available as a single collection! From Shortcake (Book 01): A genetically engineered child with no memory of her past. A killer with dreams of destruction. And the fate of a city hanging in the balance… Enter a captivating world where science fiction and thrilling suspense converge. After plummeting from the roof of Helix Unbound, Amanda awakens to a life devoid of memories. Desperately longing to fit in, yet sensing she harbors an extraordinary secret beneath her seemingly ordinary facade, Amanda explores the unfamiliar world in an effort to find herself. And when a companion from her forgotten past becomes entangled in a serial killer’s deadly game, Amanda is thrust into a race against time to prevent a catastrophe of massive proportions. Can she unlock the innate abilities buried within her before disaster strikes? Will she rise up to protect the city she now calls home? And can she redeem the only soul who understands and embraces her for what she is? Join Amanda as she battles not only for her own destiny, but for the fate of an entire city. Dive into this gripping techno-thriller that explores the emotional turmoil of life, resilience in the face of tragedy, the ever-present specter of death, and the eternal struggle to find the inherent goodness within us all. This collection includes: Book 01 - Shortcake Book 02 - Shortcake: Impulse Reborn Book 03 - Shortcake: Prophecy Fulfilled Praise for Shortcake: "Wonderfully imaginative..." -Amazon Review "A definite page turner..." -Amazon Review “I can’t wait to read more!!!” -Goodreads Review "Shortcake does not disappoint..." -Amazon Review “An engaging and captivating read” - Amazon Review “I was hooked from the very first page” -Goodreads Review “Keeps readers on the edge of their seats” - Amazon Review “Prepare yourself for an epic ride” -Amazon Review
A genetically engineered child with no memory of her past. A killer with dreams of destruction. And the fate of a city hanging in the balance… Enter a captivating world where science fiction and thrilling suspense converge. After plummeting from the roof of Helix Unbound, Amanda awakens to a life devoid of memories. Desperately longing to fit in, yet sensing she harbors an extraordinary secret beneath her seemingly ordinary facade, Amanda explores the unfamiliar world in an effort to find herself. And when a companion from her forgotten past becomes entangled in a serial killer’s deadly game, Amanda is thrust into a race against time to prevent a catastrophe of massive proportions. Can she unlock the innate abilities buried within her before disaster strikes? Will she rise up to protect the city she now calls home? And can she redeem the only soul who understands and embraces her for what she is? Join Amanda as she battles not only for her own destiny, but for the fate of an entire city. Dive into this gripping techno-thriller that explores the emotional turmoil of life, resilience in the face of tragedy, the ever-present specter of death, and the eternal struggle to find the inherent goodness within us all. A genetically engineered child with no memory of her past. A killer with dreams of destruction. And the fate of a city hanging in the balance… Enter a captivating world where science fiction and thrilling suspense converge. After plummeting from the roof of Helix Unbound, Amanda awakens to a life devoid of memories. Desperately longing to fit in, yet sensing she harbors an extraordinary secret beneath her seemingly ordinary facade, Amanda explores the unfamiliar world in an effort to find herself. And when a companion from her forgotten past becomes entangled in a serial killer’s deadly game, Amanda is thrust into a race against time to prevent a catastrophe of massive proportions. Can she unlock the innate abilities buried within her before disaster strikes? Will she rise up to protect the city she now calls home? And can she redeem the only soul who understands and embraces her for what she is? Join Amanda as she battles not only for her own destiny, but for the fate of an entire city. Dive into this gripping science fiction thriller that explores the emotional turmoil of life, resilience in the face of tragedy, the ever-present specter of death, and the eternal struggle to find the inherent goodness within us all. "Wonderfully imaginative..." -Amazon Review "A definite page turner..." -Amazon Review “I can’t wait to read more!!!” -Goodreads Review "Shortcake does not disappoint..." -Amazon Review “An engaging and captivating read” - Amazon Review “I was hooked from the very first page” -Goodreads Review “Keeps readers on the edge of their seats” - Amazon Review “Prepare yourself for an epic ride” -Amazon Review
Now you can have your cake and be paleo, too! The Paleolithic diet and lifestyle -- based on eating hunter/gatherer foods for optimal health -- has surged in popularity, but with grains, dairy, and refined sugars off the menu, indulging isn't easy. Paleo Desserts is the first comprehensive cookbook of its kind: everyone's favorite desserts now made Paleo friendly, lower carb, and gluten free. Providing 125 mouthwatering, easy-to-follow recipes from brownies to milkshakes, Jane Barthelemy serves up treats to satiate even the biggest caveman sweet tooth. Recipes include Raspberry Crumble Bars, Tiramisu, Black Forest Cherry Pie, Lemon-Berry Parfait, Pumpkin Cheesecake, Whipped Coconut Crè, and more. Paleo Desserts includes a color-photo insert and ingredient lists for simplified shopping.
A genetically engineered child wielding incredible power. Chaos unleashed upon an unsuspecting world. And a darkness spreading like an uncontrollable plague… One year after the devastating events of Shortcake: Impulse Reborn, Project Impulse has reached its endgame. With the fate of the world at stake, Amanda must emerge from hiding and embrace the power within to protect those she loves. But can she conquer the malevolent force that seeks to consume her very being? Will she become a savior from the coming destruction… or a harbinger of the relentless death that follows? Don’t miss this epic conclusion to The Shortcake Trilogy, an electrifying techno-thriller series in which secrets will be revealed, sacrifices will be made, and the past will come full circle in an edge-of-your-seat climax that will leave readers breathless.
Through a series of fascinating case studies of faith brands, marketing insider Mara Einstein has produced a lively account of the book in the commercialization of religion.
Geoffrey Firmin, a former British consul, has come to Quauhnahuac, Mexico. His debilitating malaise is drinking, an activity that has overshadowed his life. On the most fateful day of the consul's life--the Day of the Dead, 1938--his wife, Yvonne, arrives in Quauhnahuac, inspired by a vision of life together away from Mexico and the circumstances that have driven their relationship to the brink of collapse. She is determined to rescue Firmin and their failing marriage, but her mission is further complicated by the presence of Hugh, the consul's half brother, and Jacques, a childhood friend. The events of this one significant day unfold against an unforgettable backdrop of a Mexico at once magical and diabolical. Under the Volcano remains one of literature's most powerful and lyrical statements on the human condition, and a brilliant portrayal of one man's constant struggle against the elemental forces that threaten to destroy him.
Whose Keeper? is a profound and creative treatise on modernity and its challenge to social science. Alan Wolfe argues that modern liberal democracies, such as the United States and Scandinavia, have broken with traditional sources of mortality and instead have relied upon economic and political frameworks to define their obligations to one another. Wolfe calls for reinvigorating a sense of community and thus a sense of obligation to the larger society. This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1989.
