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Things are already tense between Earthlings and the Occupation Force when the Empire discovers the Good Samaritan Law. The highest ranking Imperial collapses in public during a medical emergency. Worse yet, they mistake emergency first aid given to him as an attack on his person. Will this ruin what diplomatic good will and cooperation they have with the populace?

Imperial Governor Lysan Quasar wants to get back in service after his collapse on live television. Terran open-heart surgery saved his life. Yet, the natural recovery process is maddening. Especially when he’s used to accelerated healing techniques. However, he’s not able to access Imperial medical technology beyond automated solutions. Will he be able to get the health care he needs if he’s softly deterred from making his own medical decisions?

How would Haudenosaunee Monsters operate in the modern world? See for yourself in these three monster tales: The Snakes are on the warpath when Patrick Burning takes on the forbidden name Jitkwa:e, and breaks the terms of a truce established in the Seneca’s “Battle of the Snakes”. Rez kids, Jason and Allan, stay up until midnight despite being warned the Hand doesn’t like seeing Haudenosaunee kids out at night and will slap them. The evil possessed doll Colette meets her match in Lady Snapping Turtles’s clan of cornhusk dolls when she commits an “act of war”. These three ...

Unraveled Threads: The Journey of Rebuilding My Life is Volume V in the acclaimed SurvivingHer anthology series. Visionary Cathy Staton and seven courageous co-authors open their hearts to share real stories of grief, resilience, and healing after life’s deepest unravelings. From sudden loss to cancer battles, divorce, abandonment, and the slow work of rebuilding, each chapter is a testimony to the power of faith, endurance, and the God who weaves broken pieces into something beautiful. This collection is both raw and restorative, offering hope to every woman who has wondered if her story...

Unlike other robots, Totah operates on the Karii’wio (The Great Law of Peace) and not the Three Laws of Robotics. Her indigenous knowledge is gleaned from a mind map of the last speaker of Kanien'kehá:ka (Mohawk). Her community views her as a vital resource for their language revitalization project, despite her age. However, support for her O/S is coming to an end. Can a reformat by the Free and Open Source Software community preserve her precious data, or will she have to replace The Great Law of Peace with the Three Laws of Robotics?

In 2003, Cindy Monroe founded Thirty-One Gifts in the basement of her home in Chattanooga, TN, with one goal: to help women by giving them the opportunity to run their own successful businesses. Today, she continues to lead Thirty-One Gifts and build relationships with her consultants all over the country.

The Greeks have Narcissus and the Haudenosaunee have the Cornhusk Doll. They both stared into pools to admire themselves and got punished. Narcissus fell in love with himself. The Cornhusk Doll had her face taken away by her Creator, so she was no longer distracted from her duties. Both stories are parables against vanity in their respective cultures. Wakia, the No Face Cornhusk Doll has learned humility over the centuries of her existence in this indigenous short story. However, she wants her face back. The Haudenosaunee children have lost interest in her. They all want to play with the ...

"People of the Flint” is a short story collection by an Indigenous author, which delves into the rich tapestry of Haudenosaunee culture and experiences. This anthology takes readers on a spellbinding journey through time, from the vibrant pre-contact era to the complexities of modern-day life and the possibilities of the near future. With each story, the author highlights the resilience and adaptability of the Haudenosaunee people.

Touching the World is the extraordinary story of Cathy Birchall, a blind woman, who set off with her companion Bernard Smith, to become the first blind person ever to circle the world on a motorbike, an 18 year old BMW R100. What transpired has become an inspirational worldwide story that challenges people to question their own self-imposed boundaries.

In a vast and treacherous galaxy, the nomadic Praedatio wander aboard colossal generation ships known as orbises. Feral, an outcast from his own species, is born into a proud warrior race. His rapid healing abilities set him apart from his kin. Unable to bear the traditional battlescars, implants, and tattoos that mark his people's elite warriors, Feral is cast aside, a pariah among his own kind. As the orbises flee their devastated home galaxy, their sights set on conquering a new galactic empire, Feral yearns for a different path. He joins a burgeoning resistance movement, determined to ...

In "Imperial Prince : Imperial Princess," the Empire's future teeters on the brink as the Imperial Princess confronts an unforeseen challenge. With her son proclaimed as the Heir Apparent, the Emperor's demand for a spare ignites a fierce competition among the galaxy's elite. The Princess, endowed with a unique mana-enhanced immune system, becomes the ultimate matrimonial trophy, coveted for her resilience and the potential to bestow her extraordinary abilities upon the next generation. As the Heir Apparent grapples with the looming separation from his mother, his control over his mana ...

Shawna Thomas is indigenous, and her people suffered First Contact twice. First there were the European Settlers. Now it’s the Occupation Force of the Pangalactic Empire. They’ve imposed an acclimatization policy on Earth, and made it a tributary of the Empire. Shawna's public in depth reading of imperial edicts are mistaken for adulation of the Empire. She’s invited to the main graduation ceremony of the first cohort of the Imperial Curriculum. It could be her greatest chance for subversion if she doesn’t get co-opted.

Seeds of Resistance is a thrilling Seedkeeper Novella that follows the journey of Akweks Pine, an indigenous man who travels through a portal to Imperial Space to reclaim his family's heritage seed collection from Agristar, a powerful intergalactic agricultural corporation. Facing immense adversity, Pine must return to the portal before it closes, as Earth is on the brink of a pandemic and lockdown, and he needs to take care of his grandfather back home. This exciting work explores themes of environmental and cultural preservation, resistance against corporatism, and the importance of ...

Can a dog turn into a vampire if it bites a vampire? Loyal Rez dog Gertrude saves her human Doreen from becoming a Missing and Murdered Indigenous Woman statistic. Doreen starts to think her neighbor was more than a creep, when Gertrude develops an allergy to sunlight and starts to crave raw meat, the bloodier the better. Will she have to put her loyal companion down?

In the heart of the galaxy lies a corporation by the name of Agristar, and there are two employees, Marcus and Felix, who work for the company. Their jobs entail extracting seeds from Earth and leaving crop circles in farmer's fields. Little do they know they will soon come across a man with a stubborn and quirky personality, Akweks Pine, who has a heritage seed collection they desire to buy. However, Akweks has found a way to sabotage Agristar's extraction methods. Akweks is an indigenous man with a rich heritage, which includes a seed collection that is hard to come by, and he isn't going...

The Epic Photography Podcast unites Team Epic in a one of a kind show. 11 hosts on constant rotation from across the globe, bringing a wealth of experience from their specialisms, and a lot of opinions to go with them!

Residential school stank while ‘Witch Hazel’ was alive. Now her ghost makes sure it keeps stinking after she’s dead. Fulton Convent was only a residential school for one year. Yet, it was open long enough for Witch Hazel to die. The convent got converted into a bed-and-breakfast that some review sites say is haunted. Sisters, Edna and Agnes Crawford, find themselves in the worst tourist trap imaginable. Their vacation is ruined when Witch Hazel possesses a skunk pelt. The angry ghost stink bombs the trapped guests over one long night. Will the sisters’ sanity survive this campaign ...

The Aesir call a Wild Hunt when a man crosses the ocean towards Asgard. Jormungander, the Midgard Serpent, should be stopping him but is missing. Is the man an advance scout for an invasion? What has happened to Jormungander? It’s up to Thor to solve this mystery.

In this insightful book, you will find the collective wisdom of 15 international thought leaders, scattered across three continents and multiple industries, as they share their best strategies for building influence and authority. Covering everything from video and print media to social media and consulting, Authority lets you inside the minds of experts who have built their own authority and helped countless others do the same.

A co-winner of the 2016 Indigenous Futurism Contest. Introversion holds Jessie back at work. Liquid Courage promises to make her more outgoing but comes at a high price. It makes her a type A personality at first but then the medication gives her erratic mood swings. Does she really need Liquid Courage to get ahead? Can she overcome her dependence on this drug?