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  The Architecture of Discipline -...

  Lori Higham

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  In the era of the intelligent cloud, architecture must do more than enable systems; it must verify them. The Architecture of Discipline defines how modern enterprises design environments capable of demonstrating their own integrity—continuously and at scale. Drawing on extensive leadership experience in cloud security, Zero Trust, governance, and AI oversight, Lori Higham redefines architecture as a discipline of structure and accountability, where evidence emerges as the natural outcome of design rather than the afterthought of audit. 
  This work moves fluidly between theory and reflection, rhetoric and practice. It invites the reader to question assumptions about control, trust, and automation while offering concrete mechanisms for building systems that remain accurate, accountable, and adaptive as they evolve. Here, architecture becomes both a technical craft and a philosophical inquiry: a dialogue between what is built and what can be proven. 
  Across chapters on governance, Zero Trust, responsible AI, and assurance, The Architecture of Discipline demonstrates how design becomes verification: how standards translate into automation, ethics into operational boundary, and continuity into measurable assurance. Each section balances rigorous conceptual framing with tangible architectural patterns, reinforcing that discipline in design is both method and mindset. 
  More than a manual, this is a conversation with the reader—a call to architects, engineers, and decision-makers to examine not only what they build, but how they sustain fidelity between design and outcome. In intelligent environments, integrity is not assumed; it is demonstrated through evidence. The measure of architecture is its capacity to sustain integrity through change—to analyze, constrain, and reveal the systems it governs faster than risk can erode them.

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  First Flight Feathers - The Best...

  Gillian Warson, Janet Wootton

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  For more than 20 years, Worship Live drew together the best of new writing for worship. Many poets, musicians, hymnwriters and liturgists whose work would become well known first published in its pages. Worship Live honoured and nourished the many crafts involved in writing effective resources for worship, honing skills and sharpening tools, as we have worked with worship makers over the years. But the editors have also, to their great delight, given first flight to many who emerged newly fledged, feeling the wind of the Spirit under their wings, but tentative in trusting to their new plumage.
  
   
  First Flight Feathers is a celebration of Worship Live. It showcases a vibrant collection of items by writers and musicians grow and shows how they can develop into a community.

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  Outside In - Interiors Born from...

  Brian Paquette

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  An honest, introspective essay introduces Paquette’s second book, which represents the most recent steps in his evolution as an interior designer. Some are ground-up homes that he worked on from the iteration, some are remodels of existing spaces in various scales, and some are furnishings of existing homes for clients. Concise chapter introductions are followed by gallery-like displays of images that the reader can become immersed in and interpret for themselves. For the reader, this book will prompt keener observation of the natural surroundings and how to bring those poignant moments into their own homes.

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  Edgar Allan Poe's: The Tell-Tale...

  Edgar Allan Poe, Jason Markiewitz

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  Markiewitz Audioworks Presents Edgar Allan Poe's "The Tell-Tale Heart."  This production is a full audio dramatization (with incredible original music and magnificent sound effects) of one of the most popular horror stories of the past 200 years.  In this story, a man (Edward) is afforded a place to stay in exchange for doing chores around the house.  However, his landlord (Mr. Graves), a friendly and gracious old man, has one characteristic which drives Edward to the brink of madness; a pale blue eye.  Eventually, Edward decides that he can't take the eye any longer, and despite his generally cordial relationship with Mr. Graves, is determined to kill him, thus ridding himself of the eye forever.  Come with us as we descend into madness with this original adaptation of Edgar Allan Poe's: The Tell-Tale Heart.Cast:Jason Markiewitz as Edward Valentine, Officer Kent, Officer WallaceBrennan Villados as Mr. Graves, Sgt O'TooleLia Rose as Homeless Woman in the BarnMusic by: Hayden FolkerCover Art by: Jon MarkiewitzScript by: Jason MarkiewitzDirected by: Jason Markiewitz

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  Vibrational Harmony of...

  Molly Mey

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  Unlock a transformative path to inner peace, emotional healing, and enhanced focus through mindful relaxation and holistic practices. Vibrational Harmony of Pink Noise Therapy for Deep Meditation, Stress Relief & Mindfulness offers a unique and powerful approach to reconnecting with your true self, guiding you on a journey toward serenity and stillness. This comprehensive guide provides effective tools to strengthen your awareness, build emotional resilience, and embrace the harmony you deserve, allowing you to cultivate a deeper sense of peace in your everyday life.  
  Through mindful relaxation and emotional healing techniques, you’ll learn how to rejuvenate both your mind and body, achieving a sense of renewal and vitality that will help you feel refreshed and empowered. Whether you are struggling with daily stress or seeking to improve your emotional well-being, this book offers a structured approach to help you regain control and unlock your true potential. With step-by-step guidance, you will discover how to improve focus, reduce anxiety, and foster mental clarity, empowering you to take on life’s challenges with ease and confidence.  
  This book is perfect for anyone looking to reduce stress, improve mindfulness, or enhance their focus and mental clarity. Designed for both beginners and experienced practitioners, this guide offers practical strategies and insights that will help you experience personal transformation, emotional balance, and sustained well-being. As you journey through this book, you’ll learn how to embrace balance and harmony in all areas of your life, paving the way for lasting emotional health and personal growth.

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  The Urban Experience - Living...

  Lyric Vale

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  The city is humanity's most profound expression of collective living—an intricate tapestry of buildings, spaces, interactions, and institutions that shapes not only how we navigate physical environments but fundamentally influences how we learn, connect, work, and find meaning. This comprehensive exploration delves into the multifaceted reality of The Urban Experience, examining how architectural expression, growth patterns, spatial forms, and educational systems converge to create the distinctive character and quality of metropolitan life. From the most intimate scale of building design to the expansive dynamics of regional development, this book illuminates the interconnected dimensions that define how human existence unfolds within urban contexts. 
  The narrative of urban experience transcends descriptive analysis; it encompasses the lived reality of city dwellers navigating environments that simultaneously constrain and liberate, challenge and inspire. By examining the complex interplay between architectural innovation, urban morphology, educational systems, and human perception, this book reveals how cities function as both physical environments and experiential landscapes where collective memory, individual aspiration, and institutional structures intersect. Readers will journey through diverse dimensions of urban life—from the phenomenological impact of architectural space to the evolutionary patterns of urban form and the transformative potential of metropolitan educational systems—discovering how these elements collectively shape opportunities, constraints, and quality of life for billions of urban inhabitants. Through interdisciplinary analysis, theoretical frameworks, and real-world case studies, we provide urban scholars, design professionals, educators, and civic leaders with integrated perspectives on creating cities that not only accommodate human activity but nurture human potential, creativity, learning, and collective well-being.

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