'Seconds' is a complex and novelistic standalone story about a young restaurant owner named Kate who, after being visited by a magical apparition, is given a second chance at love and to undo her wrongs.Review: Advance praise for Seconds In Seconds, Bryan Lee O'Malley plays the angst of youth against the fabric of a larger epic. In doing so, he enriches both. A great ride - Guillermo del Toro Bryan Lee O'Malley's Seconds is adorable, haunting, funny, and beautiful. A perfect recipe for a great graphic novel. - Scott McCloud, author of Understanding Comics

Technology is not the answer. It is also not the problem. What matters instead? Awareness, Engagement, and Wisdom. Wisdom 2.0 addresses the challenge of our age:to not only live connected to one another through technology,but to do so in ways that are beneficial, effective, and useful.

Katie and her six newly found sisters join a team with three strange unlikely individuals, who claim to be from a magical world called the underworld, suddenly they find themselves in the midst of a war against an enemy hellbent on global control. Can they defeat her and save their planet from destruction?

The story of this detective novel came from a dream that the author had while napping on a beach, on a hot and sunny day. From his vision, he discovered that the places and much of what he had dreamed of did indeed exist. Then, through research, he developed the story you have in your hands. The characters came to life and all the details emerged as if they were based on real events. A Devastated Dream tells the story of a young couple, in love since adolescence, who fulfilled their dream of getting married and having a life together. However, a devastating event interrupts their honey moon, changing the course of their lives forever. The story of the two shows how life often follows unplanned paths, which are the result of choices. From there, persistence is all that remains.

 Two Exes. One holiday adventure. Merry Ex-Mas? Seventeen-year-old Lila Beckwith's parents just left for vacation, and Lila's all set to throw the holiday party of the season. But when her Christmas-obsessed little brother, Cooper, discovers that global warming is melting the North Pole, he and his best friend, Tyler, take off on a runaway mission to save Santa. Lila has to get Cooper safely home before her parents get back on Christmas Eve. But the only person who can help her is Tyler's older brother, Beau -- a.k.a. Lila's musician, anti-everything ex-boyfriend. It'll take more than a Christmas miracle for Lila and Beau to overcome their differences and find their fugitive brothers. But could a journey destined for disaster help these polar opposites fall in love...all over again?

A Tale of a Broken Heart By: Nicholas Vergara About the Book A Tale of a Broken Heart follows Jeff as he navigates the rocky waters of his relationship with two girls that he loves and why he falls in love with them. When one tells a lie to her parents, Jeff turns from being an outgoing guy into someone who no longer wants to go anywhere or do anything. He is made to feel as if he’s a bad guy and as a result no longer wants to let any other girl close. His life is turned upside down by one manipulative girl holding onto a relationship that never was and another by a best friend that could have been the relationship that he always wanted.

Altruism by Design: How to Effect Social Change as an Architect is meant to prepare the individual designer – whether a student or practicing professional – for a career dedicated to serving communities in need through design and construction. It will help you understand the complexities, opportunities, and benefits of creating architecture that promotes social equality and community so that you can make a difference. What you'll learn: -How community-based studios can respond to natural disasters and economic conditions -How to build what you design -How to develop relationships with non-traditional clients -How to structure your career to be dedicated to social change and sustainable design -How to discover funding opportunities for projects in a not-for-profit firm -How to consider moral and financial aspects of your practice -How you can collaborate with other design professions to determine the future of the built environment Featuring detailed case studies, including work by Studio 804 and Pyotak Architects, and more than 100 color images; this book is essential reading for providing you with a viable path to altruistic design.