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This is the true story of a couple who left California, retired from their work in Silicon Valley and the University of California, and moved to a small, isolated valley where time seemed to stand still. They bought and reconstructed a ruined farmhouse in the Italian countryside, but rebuilding the farmhouse is just one part of their adventure. The real story is about the lure of Italy-the food and wine, the seasons and storms, the history, culture, and art, the festivals and traditions, the land and its field stones and above all, the people.In addition to recounting the finding and reconstru.
In a world divided by virtual sector walls after the dark web hack that caused the worldwide IoT meltdown, a group of people and magical beings who live in a parallel universe plan to reunite the globe. They will fight the dark force threatening to control the world through sophisticated artificial intelligence algorithms. Years in the future, two young elite sproggers (recruits) of the most powerful military compound in the largest smart city in the U.S. go missing in a failed translocation operation. They land in an ancient crypt in Italy, to discover they’re now among a small clan of magical beings who want to eradicate the evil force behind the artificial intelligence operating system that controls nearly the whole world through algorithms. The race is on to find the sproggers before the unknown forces do.
Among the thousands of books on menopause, this book is unique as it is written especially for you-the neglected family members of the menopausal woman. After all, you are going through her menopause with her, whether you want to or not, but no one is giving you advice on how not to kill the woman you love. Revealed here for the first time ever-in 10 easy steps-are secrets for creative and successful coping behaviors that guarantee you will survive her menopause. Nina Hansen Machotka has worked as a technical and marketing communications writer for 30 years. She was born in Pacific Palisades, CA, and spent 15 years in Santa Cruz, CA, before moving to Italy. Nina lives in Umbria with her husband, the painter and writer, Pavel Machotka. Her book, The Field Stones of Umbria, was published in 2009. Publisher's Web site: http: //www.strategicpublishinggroup.com/title/HowNotToKillTheWomanYouLove.html
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The French Cat is a lovely celebration of France and its felines. Remarkable French landscapes, both urban and rural, are populated with cats brimming with personality--whether languidly strolling in a quaint village or regally perched on the doorstep of an elegant château. Now, a carefully curated selection of these unforgettable images is available in a small, charming book that will be an all-around delight for Francophiles and cat lovers alike.
We had a once-in-a-lifetime chance to do something crazy, so... We decided to sell everything in California, leave behind Silicon Valley and the University of California and move overseas to a small, isolated valley where time seems to stand still. We bought and reconstructed a ruined farmhouse, but rebuilding a farmhouse is only a small part of the bigger picture. The real stories and photos are about Umbria outside my window - the land, the seasons, the storms, the food and wine, the history, culture and art, the festivals and traditions, and above all, the people. Join one couple on their amazing journey to a new land as they learn that the small moments in life can change you forever. About the Author Nina Hansen Machotka has worked as a technical writer and marketing communications writer for 30 years. She published How Not to Kill the Woman You Love: Your Guide to Surviving Her Menopause in 2010, and she plans to write several novels. Nina resides in Umbria, Italy, with her husband, the painter and writer, Pavel Machotka. Cover design by Ideablast and P. Machotka Cover art by Whitney Triggs Publisher's website: http: //sbprabooks.com/NinaHansenMachotka