This free e-book features two short stories from Waiting for the Machines to Fall Asleep, as well as one bonus story exclusive to the sampler. Contents "Punch Card Horses" – Jonas Larsson "Vegatropolis – City of the Beautiful" – Ingrid Remvall Bonus story: "The White Ones" – Boel Bermann Waiting for the Machines to Fall Asleep 26 short stories from the new wave of Swedish speculative fiction writers. Forget about cheap furniture, meatballs and crime fiction. Sweden has so much more to offer. Waiting for the Machines to Fall Asleep contains twenty-six stories from the new generation of Swedish writers of science fiction and the fantastic. Stories ranging from space horror and post-apocalyptic nightmares to tender dramas. Stories with steampunk horses, android uprisings and cheeky goblins. Stories that are action-packed, wise, silly, beautiful, surreal and horrifying.
There is no bigger issue for healthy infants than sleeping through the night. In this simple, straightforward book, Suzy Giordano presents her amazingly effective “Limited-Crying Solution” that will get any baby to sleep for twelve hours at night—and three hours in the day—by the age of twelve weeks old. Giordano is the mother of five children and one of the most sought-after baby sleep specialists in the country. The Washington Post calls her a baby sleep "guru" and "an underground legend in the Washington area for her ability to teach newborns how to achieve that parenting nirvana: sleeping through the night." Her sleep plan has been tested with singletons, twins, triplets, babies with special needs, and colicky babies—and it has never failed. Whether you are pregnant, first-time parents, or parents who seek a different path with your second or third child, anyone can benefit from the Baby Coach’s popular system of regular feeding times, twelve hours of sleep at night and three hours of sleep during the day, and the peace of mind that comes with taking the parent and child out of a sleep- deprived world.
Ever had a bad day? Ever had a feeling that things were just snowballing and one disastrous situation followed another? Ever made things worse while trying to make them better? Gabriels weekend started on a great note. Then one small stupid thing set off an avalanche of disasters. A mysterious vase, a broken car, running from wild animals, a stranger knocking on the window, fallen trees, ghosts in a tunnel, an emergency brakeall of this within twenty-four hours. Yet, the only goal he had in mind was to get home safe and sane. Cant be that difficult, can it?
"Rest is the basis of dynamic activity. . . . Want to be more creative, loving, and successful? Follow Dr. Maas's powerful practical advice for doing less but accomplishing more." --Harold H. Bloomfield, M.D., author of The Power of 5 and TM "As the world speeds up and shrinks, physical energy and mental activity increase in importance, particularly with the drag of jet travel and 55-plus-hour workweeks. . . . Here is a handbook for successful survival." --William E. Phillips, former chairman and CEO, Ogilvy & Mather Do your eyelids feel heavy during afternoon meetings? Do you use caffeine to stay alert? Need a glass of wine to fall asleep? An alarm to get out of bed? These are all symptoms of sleep deficiency--signals that you are operating below your peak performance and beneath your mental capacity. Despite popular perceptions, sleep is not a luxury--it is a necessity. Over 100 million Americans are sleep-deprived, and make crucial business and personal decisions in an impaired state. In Power Sleep, Dr. James B. Maas, pioneer of sleep research at Cornell University, provides an easy, drug-free way to improve your body and brain for an alert and productive tomorrow. With adequate sleep, your potential is renewed every morning. Dr. Maas has lectured to top corporations around the country and the world on the importance of sleep. He has collected all of his research and time-tested formulas to create a lucid and easy program geared specifically toward helping you achieve peak performance in every aspect of your life. In Power Sleep, you'll find: The golden rules of sleep Twenty great sleep strategies Do's and don'ts of sleeping pills and over-the-counter remedies How to combat travel fatigue, including jet lag and drowsy driving Tips for exhausted parents of newborns, infants, and toddlers How to overcome sleep disorders, including insomnia An important and practical book, Power Sleep will help you get the sleep you need to quickly and dramatically improve your mental and physical well-being.
"The worst things about humanity have to start somewhere, but no one wants to believe that any of those things could start with them..." ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Amber faces unexpected dangers in the dryland, while back at the settlement, John desperately tries saving the life of a new friend. At Center 82, Brian and Darren must decide just how far they’re willing to go for their mystery contact. The Third Installment in The RATION Series **IMPORTANT NOTE** THE BOOKS IN THIS SERIES MUST BE READ IN ORDER
When Samantha Manning, her two sisters, and her parents move from West Virginia to Pensacola, Florida, they feel like they have landed in paradise. As she begins to settle into her life, she quickly discovers that life in Florida is so much more exciting and confusing than her old life. And then the worst thing ever happens, her father has a stroke and dies the week after her thirteenth birthday. Her hopes and dreams begin to vanish as she makes one bad decision after another. She must find a way to pick up the pieces of her life as her very existence crumbles beneath her. Will she be able to emerge from the ashes and find a better life? Sam realizes that the exciting future that she once longed for is far from reality, because she made decisions that have brought heartache and pain to her family and friends. After years of catastrophes, including unwanted pregnancies and untimely death, she finds hope with the one person she initially hesitated to trust, Ty. But, is it too late to start over and get back the life that she so desperately wants?
Christy Miller and Sierra Jensen cross paths on their way to summer vacations that reveal what a gift it is to have a true Forever Friend. Now Boarding at Gate 10 After her high school graduation, still aching from Todd’s departure, Christy joins her family on a trip to Wisconsin to visit relatives. While there, she reunites with Matthew, an old friend from junior high. When Matthew starts to show a romantic interest in Christy, she realizes this summer vacation could change everything she thought her future would be. In the Event of a Water Landing Fifteen-year-old Sierra Jensen can’t wait to spend her summer vacation with her friend Jana at a pristine lake in Montana. But when they arrive, it becomes clear that Jana’s only interest is acquiring a boyfriend. Sierra just wants to hang out with the guys as friends, but Jana turns every encounter into a possible romantic relationship. As their friendship begins to suffer, Sierra wonders if it’s possible to find a Forever Friend who will listen to you, laugh with you, and keep your confidences.
Northspur is a yarn of a young poet and family man in search of truth. On the way, he wrestles with self-doubt, his ego, his uncontrolled male sexuality and his family's expectations. Northspur heralds the stops along the way.
