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This anthology, with an introduction by Robert Silverberg, offers a sweeping survey of robots as depicted throughout literature. Since the Iliad—in which we are shown golden statues built by Hephaestus “with minds and wisdoms”—humans have been fascinated by the idea of artificial life. From the Argonautica to the medieval Jewish legend of the Golem and Ambrose Bierce’s tale of a chess-playing robot, the idea of what robots are—and who creates them—can be drastically different.

Hey there! My name is Elio Stone, and it wasn’t that long ago that I was also graduating from PA school. All I knew then was I had to take the PANCE, and I really didn't have a clue what to do after that! I felt lost, confused, and scared, so I just jumped at the first job I found. Now, after 10 years of being a PA I have learned the ins and outs of the profession. I have put together this book of real-world PA wisdom in the hopes it will help new PAs succeed in not only that first year but for the remainder of their career!

A full and poignant portrait of one of the geniuses of the 1960s counterculture. From the creation of the Yippies!; and the tumult of the 1968 Democratic National Convention protests; to the humor and agony of the Chicago conspiracy trial; the scandal of Abbie's 1973 cocaine bust, and his years as a fugitive; to his final struggle with manic-depressive illness, this biography offers an intimate examination of the contradictions that make Abbie Hoffman such a compelling figure - with the information and affection only a brother could bring to the complexities of Abbie's life.

A moving story, wrapped in humor, about love, loss, and hope in one of history’s darkest hours. 1933. Hitler’s rise to power in Germany marks the beginning of the end for the Jews of Europe. For little newborn Yaakov, this is only the beginning. Hungary, 1944. 11-year-old Yaakov and his parents and younger sister are forced out of their home into the unknown. They find themselves in the ghetto, living under impossible conditions, until they are banished by the Nazis to Bergen Belsen concentration camp through Austria, what might be their final destination.

Stevie Rosenstein has never made a true friend. Never fallen in love. Moved from city to city by her father’s unrelenting job, it’s too hard to care for someone. Trust in anything. The pain of leaving always hurts too much. But she’ll soon learn to trust, to love. Twice. Drew and Shane have been best friends through everything. The painful death of Shane's dad. The bitter separation of Drew's parents.

Steph Cha, a rising star who brings a fresh perspective as series editor, takes the helm of the new The Best American Mystery and Suspense, with best-selling crime novelist Alafair Burke joining her as the first guest editor. “Crime writers, forgive the pun, are killing it right now creatively...

The Last Poem is part of the Love Poems at the End of Our Lives series, and follows the character, Pain, as he laments the death of Serenity, who was murdered on the last day of high school. This entire book is one very long poem. This book is written by the prolific poet, Joseph Leo Hickey, and is published by Melodium House.

Beginning readers will love this collection of stories about kids discovering who they are. In "Someday", Ada dreams of becoming an inventor when she grows up. As she soon discovers, she is already looking for solutions to everyday problems. Also included are eight other stories of self-discovery: "Tall Enough", "Kojo's Shadow", "Sing Softer, Maggie", "If Henry Could Dance", "Wullus", "Shelby the Shy", Not Now, Natalie", and "Paint the Morning".

Enjoy this collection of stories about children exploring the world around them. The collection begins with "Nature's Treasures", a poem featuring a young girl who learns about the wonders of the natural world. After this poem, enjoy eight short stories of children looking closer at nature: "Hidden Wonders", "The Building Season", "Weeds and Worms and Things that Squirm"," "A Pond for Maddie", "Flowers that Fly", "The Wasp's Picnic", "Firefly Tag", and "While Alena Was Sleeping".

You'll love this collection of folktales from China. In "The Magic Paintbrush", Liang is given a magical paintbrush that has the power to turn anything he paints into real life. Liang must be clever, using both his brain and painting power to escape the greedy emperor. Also included are five other Chinese folktales: "The Water Bucket", "Song Dingbo and the Hungry Ghost", "Money Problems", "The Terrible Kites of Len Yo", and "The Divine Tortoise."

School can be a tough place, filled with cliques and bullies. In this collection, discover how schoolkids learn to fit in - and discover who they are in the process. In "My Name's Not Chuck", Steve's classmates give him the nickname Chuck, but he doesn't like this at all. Find out how he can use his talking pet parrot to get them to stop calling him Chuck. Also included are six other stories about fitting in at school: "Ava the Big", "Blushing Blake", "The Tanner Mystery", "Super Tulip", "Hobby Friday", and "The Mystery of Sound."

Another disappointing date have you feeling down? Do you wonder if you’ll ever find true love? Drama Free Dating will not only broaden your perspective on many different aspects of dating, but it will help you conquer all of those feelings and put you on a path toward finding a partner who is right for you. Dating norms have changed over the past decade, leaving many singles lost and confused. It’s time for fresh, updated information that will help connect today’s singles.

Do you think you're not good enough? Are you sick of feeling anxious and insecure all the time? I will take on a journey of overcoming insecurity, feeling inadequate, and you will be one step closer to live the life you always wanted. Identify what insecurity is and develop habits that will improve your confidence.

A space-obsessed boy and his dog, Carl Sagan, take a journey toward family, love, hope, and awe in this funny and moving novel for fans of Counting by 7s and Walk Two Moons. 11-year-old Alex Petroski loves space and rockets, his mom, his brother, and his dog Carl Sagan—named for his...

Take the time to invest in yourself and your success, and you will always reap in the benefits of your efforts. To defeat codependency you need to have the right tools. Throughout this book, you are going to learn all about codependency and how it is damaging your life. You will learn how the destructive habit of codependency can ruin your self-confidence and self-esteem, as well as what codependency truly means. There are several helpful tips and techniques to assist you in dealing with your addiction to codependency, helping you kick it once and for all.

Finnegan Jamison has no ties to anyone outside of his adoptive parents. But when a lawyer representing his biological father calls to tell him of a strange inheritance, he meets someone who could change his entire view of relationships. From the first moment he saw her, he knew she was different. She made him feel and think things he'd never before allowed himself to. Through her, Finnegan will learn to trust his gut, follow his heart, and love with every fiber of his being.

The Grand Prize winner of HarperCollins's audio drama contest. ""By turns amusing and angst-filled, this well-paced production is a good choice for fans of full-cast audios"" (AudioFile). All Alex Dassan needs to do is win second place in the debate team finals. The second place prize is a trip...

This book will give you a detailed guide into the art of mediation. It will discuss its history and origins as well as its true meaning. We will dispel some of the common "myths" and stereotypes regarding mediation. We will also tell you why meditation is beneficial to your overall health and well-being. The book will provide you different techniques for mediation and hints to help you get yourself into a daily routine. We will even advise you on ways you can overcome obstacles that may stop you from meditating

You have been conditioned to react based on your mindset. Your mindset becomes so familiar that it functions without your even thinking about it. This is both good news and bad news. Mindset Makeover helps you examine your mindset more closely to discover where your mindset is working against you. In each chapter I cover opposing mindsets and the shifts that can help you unlock your potential.

This book seeks to define how the narcissist came to be. In learning the development of the narcissist, we can pick apart his interior world and dissect his behaviors. We can educate ourselves in order to become less sensitive to the narcissist's self-destructive ways. We can learn to turn a deaf ear on the poor behaviors of the narcissist and not allow these behaviors to change who we are.