In this book of utopian prophecies, the problems of contemporary human society are theorized and textually rectified. The authors expose the dysfunctions embedded in modern life, from shoddy architecture to the existence of police. Featuring over 125 chapters, countless footnotes, an extended bibliography, four appendices, and a full index, this revised and expanded edition of Blueprints for a Sparkling Tomorrow promises to restore the prospects for a civilization gone mad.

In a future world that has been decimated by a sentient glacier and corrupt nanotechnology, a film archivist, a former mercenary and a virtuoso dishwasher are manipulated by a man who is overseeing the construction of a Manhattan replica in Puget Sound.

After their mother dies, Kaitlin Donovan must rely on her faith to hold the family together until their father returns to San Francisco, and they can begin a new life

The setting is New England in the sixties. Life was different then. This story revolves around one family, especially the woman everyone called Grandma. She was a wonderful and multitalented lady. She always had the right answers. This is the author's story, but it is Grandma's story too. He asked her once if a movie director career had merit. She advised him to write a unique book first and remarked, "Surely with over seventeen years of formal education, you can write an interesting story." The author responded that most of his knowledge involves guns, reloading bullets, and ballistics. But write a book he did.

Is it better for a martini to be shaken, not stirred? Does it matter which order you add the ingredients of a Long Island Iced Tea? How many ice cubes can you add to a margarita without compromising the flavour?

Love, Laughter, and Wedding Bells: A Perfect Match By Jared Klev Sarah Parker and Jack Morgan are the city’s premier wedding planners, known for their impeccable taste and flawless execution. They’re also known for their fierce rivalry. With competing businesses and a shared history, they've always been at odds. But when a scheduling mishap forces them to work together on two high-profile weddings, their world is turned upside down. Thrown into a whirlwind of floral arrangements, cake tastings, and seating charts, Sarah and Jack must navigate the chaos of wedding planning while managing their growing attraction to each other. From laugh-out-loud mishaps to touching moments of vulnerability, their journey is a delightful mix of humor and heart. Can Sarah and Jack put aside their differences to pull off the weddings of a lifetime? And as they work side by side, will they discover that true love might just be the perfect union of opposites? Perfect for fans of romantic comedies and heartwarming love stories, Love, Laughter, and Wedding Bells is a tale of unexpected romance, second chances, and the beauty of finding love when you least expect it.