Inner War by Ash Ghandehari Inner War by Ash Ghandehari delves into the internal conflict between external success and personal fulfillment. Having achieved career milestones, wealth, and even competed in the Ironman World Championship, Ghandehari found himself...
About Featured Book: The Pharaoh's Cat by Maria Luisa Lang Suddenly talking and walking upright, a stray tomcat in ancient Egypt becomes the young Pharaoh's intimate and, when accused of his murder, time travels to New York City and learns how to raise him from the...
The Modern Playbook for Sponsorship & Cash Flow by Aaron Fraser The Action Sports Guide 2.0 by Aaron Fraser is a modern, no-nonsense playbook for athletes, creators, and enthusiasts in motorsports, powersports, and extreme sports. Designed for anyone passionate...
THE WILD by Natalie Shpet Never before has the boundary between hatred and passion been drawn so precariously thin. Modern Texas is not just cowboy hats and cozy ranches, but also criminal deals, drug trafficking, and brutal showdowns... John, a battle-hardened...
From My Soul to Yours by Christian Howard This collection of poems, written in 1971 during a decade-long mystical journey, captures the soul’s dialogue with the divine. Deeply influenced by the teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda and the Self-Realization Fellowship,...
It’s summer, and I’m stretched out on a windowsill in my bedroom with the sunlight warming the fur on my back. It’s quiet except for the drone of traffic on the Henry Hudson Parkway and the occasional whir of a helicopter flying along the river.
I once shared this bedroom with my friend Gato-Hamen, the High Priest of Amun-Ra. He and I had fled ancient Egypt on his magic boat. It was only supposed to carry us to a foreign land, but it took us through time as well as space here to Elena’s house in twenty-first century New York City.
Elena’s late father had been a renowned Egyptologist, and she immediately recognized us as ancient Egyptians. She was surprised we were speaking English. We explained that the prayer which had launched the magic boat also gave us the power to speak the language wherever we arrived.
She was also surprised that I, a cat, could talk and walk like a man. That would be explained later. Overjoyed at the prospect of excitement in her life, she invited us to stay with her.
Now the High Priest shares her bedroom, and I share this one with their child, who’s the reincarnation of the Pharaoh I loved thousands of years ago. He’s on the floor, playing contentedly with his building blocks. It’s hard to believe he’s already a year old.
Elena is reading and keeping an eye on him. “Wrappa-Hamen, are you recharging?” she asks, as she always does when she sees me basking in the sun. “You lazy old cat!”
“Lazy, yes. Old, not yet,” I reply, too drowsy to say more.
Smart Production Systems by Semyon Meerkov This book is intended to offer a solution to this problem by making production systems smart—i.e., capable of self-diagnosis and autonomous design of continuous improvement projects—leading to the desired and rigorously...
Water is filling my ears.
“Useless beast. I should cut . . . tail. Drowning’s too good . . . you . . .”
Egyptians revere cats, but there are exceptions.
A week ago the brute snatched me from the streets, put me in a sack, and brought me on board to protect the load of grain he’s taking down the Nile to Waset.
Cats hunt rats, but there are exceptions.
Which the brute realized this morning. He picked me up by the scruff of my neck and threw me over the side.
If I never see a boat again it will be too soon . . .
I swim toward the river bank. Exhausted, I lie on the shore and let my fur dry in the warmth of the sun. Now that I’m free, I intend to resume roaming from village to village, seeing new things, meeting new cats, tasting new foods. But first I’ll eat the perch I caught during my swim.
I’m licking the smell of fish off my paws and face when I spot a pyramid in the far distance. I’ve heard a lot about them, but I’ve never seen one before.
I can’t take my eyes off it. It seems to be beckoning me.
It’s my destiny to go there!
Tail on high and a heart full of expectation, I begin walking.
Everyday Leadership for People-Pleasing Introverts by Melissa Jenner The Introverted Leader’s Guide to People-Pleasing is a powerful playbook for anyone who leads with empathy but struggles with burnout, overcommitment, and self-doubt. Designed especially for...
It’s summer, and I’m stretched out on a windowsill in my bedroom with the sunlight warming the fur on my back. It’s quiet except for the drone of traffic on the Henry Hudson Parkway and the occasional whir of a helicopter flying along the river.
I once shared this bedroom with my friend Gato-Hamen, the High Priest of Amun-Ra. He and I had fled ancient Egypt on his magic boat. It was only supposed to carry us to a foreign land, but it took us through time as well as space here to Elena’s house in twenty-first century New York City.
Elena’s late father had been a renowned Egyptologist, and she immediately recognized us as ancient Egyptians. She was surprised we were speaking English. We explained that the prayer which had launched the magic boat also gave us the power to speak the language wherever we arrived.
She was also surprised that I, a cat, could talk and walk like a man. That would be explained later. Overjoyed at the prospect of excitement in her life, she invited us to stay with her.
Now the High Priest shares her bedroom, and I share this one with their child, who’s the reincarnation of the Pharaoh I loved thousands of years ago. He’s on the floor, playing contentedly with his building blocks. It’s hard to believe he’s already a year old.
Elena is reading and keeping an eye on him. “Wrappa-Hamen, are you recharging?” she asks, as she always does when she sees me basking in the sun. “You lazy old cat!”
“Lazy, yes. Old, not yet,” I reply, too drowsy to say more.
When I first met the Pharaoh, he was sixteen, and I was a stray tomcat. I’d wandered into in a looted tomb and was kicked by the Vizier, his uncle. I spat a cat amulet at him, hitting him on the forehead. He accused me of trying to kill him. The High Priest arrived and tried to reason with him.
Then it happened. I suddenly had human powers! I stood upright, walked over to the Vizier, and debated with him. The Pharaoh entered the tomb to hear me wise-cracking and laughed for the first time since his parents’ death. He took me to live with him at court, and we became inseparable.
A year later the Vizier poisoned him and accused me of the murder. He was going to put me to death when the High Priest rescued me. We fled Egypt on the magic boat and ended up in Elena’s living room . . .
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About Featured Book: The Cardinal Patrons by JB Juke A strange dream leads to a parallel world where new friends must unite to survive. Their leader, Rochelle fights to keep the team alive and together as evil lurks to destroy both worlds. Is she the savior mentioned...
Restoring the Emotional Body - A Practical Guide to Feeling Again by Dr. Evette Rose Restoring the Emotional Body is more than a self-help book — it’s a roadmap back to your true self. Written by internationally acclaimed trauma recovery expert Dr. Evette Rose, this...
About Featured Book: Restoring the Emotional Body - A Practical Guide to Feeling Again by Dr. Evette Rose Restoring the Emotional Body is more than a self-help book — it’s a roadmap back to your true self. Written by internationally acclaimed trauma recovery expert...
About Featured Book: Bossy: Boulder Billionaires Complete Series by Mia Mara Four filthy rich bosses. Four forbidden flings. One addictive collection. They never meant to lose control. Until they did. JACKSON: The grumpy tech billionaire who vanished after one night…...
About Featured Book: Nothing and Everything by Engin Ozertugrul In Nothing and Everything, a new poetry collection by Dr. Engin Ozertugrul, the reader is invited into a deeply personal exploration of human existence, where paradox and transcendence coexist. Known for...
About Featured Book: Why Your Relationship Sucks (and How to Fix Your Marriage): A Christian and Secular Marriage Workbook for Couples by Amara Wisen If your relationship feels more like a roommate agreement than the perfect marriage, you’re not alone—and you’re not...
Generational Fusion: How to Master the Multi- Gen Workforce: Uniting Strengths Across Ages by Nikhil Raval Are you prepared to lead across generations? In this essential guide, leadership expert Nikhil Raval dives into the Points of Difference (PODs) that define...
About The Courage To Leave: Breaking Free from Toxic Workplaces by Jeff Davis: The Courage to Leave pulls back the curtain on the hidden realities of toxic work cultures. Through raw, unfiltered storytelling and research-backed insights, Jeff Davis gives a voice to...
About Featured Book: The Stobrimore Chronicles - The Beginning by Matthew Johnson After losing his parents at an early age, Jack Stobrimore was raised by his grandfather, Artemis. Artemis loved to tell fantasy stories of a world of magic, filled with heroes and...