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You've just gotten a j-pouch. Now what?Life with your new j-pouch might feel intimidating, but it doesn't have to be. In Unicorn Farts and Glitter: Quick and Dirty Tips for Surviving a J-Pouch, author and j-pouch veteran AW Cross gives you a first-hand, non-medical perspective about what to expect from your j-pouch and how to manage it successfully.Through her usual blend of practicality and humor, you'll learn how to: Cope with the physical consequences and emotional impact of having a j-pouch Manage pouchitis, cuffitis, obstructions, strictures, and skin care Pack a survival kit and leave the house with confidence Dress, eat, and have sex Deal with healthcare professionals and enjoy your stays in the hospital Use social media and parley with non-pouchersWhether you've just gotten your j-pouch, or you've had one for years, if you're determined to make the most of it, this book is for you.If you'd rather pretend that you're normal, have no sense of humor about your j-pouch, and hate unicorns and rainbows, DON'T BUY THIS BOOK!

You've just gotten an ileostomy. Now what?Living with an ileostomy seems daunting, but it doesn't have to be. In My Other Bag's a Prada: Quick and Dirty Tips for Surviving an Ileostomy, author and ileostomy veteran AW Cross gives you a first-hand, non-medical perspective of what to expect from your ileostomy and how to cope successfully day-to-day.Through a straightforward blend of practicality and humor, you'll learn how to:• Survive the physical consequences and emotional impact of having an ostomy• Choose your appliance, your accessories, and change your bag• Cope with odor, leaks, obstructions, and skin damage• Pack a survival kit and navigate the outside world• Dress, eat, and have sex• Deal with healthcare professionals and enjoy your stays in the hospital• Manage the ignorant public and use social media to your advantageWhether you've just gotten your ileostomy, or you've had it for years, if you're determined to own it like a boss, this book is for you.If you'd rather suffer blow-outs and bagtastrophies, have no sense of humor about your stoma, and hate puppies and sunshine, DON'T BUY THIS BOOK!

Coming of age is fraught with meteoric highs and bottomless lows-and that's just for us parents.As an adult, you have a wealth of hard-earned wisdom to pass on to your teens and young adults, but good luck getting past the interruptions and eye rolls of your child-since they already know it all (obviously). What I Want You to Know is a keepsake way for you to give them timeless advice in an ever-changing world. In chapters such as Life Skills, Adulting, Big Emotions, Relationships, and How to be a Whole Person, you can provide your child with practical advice for living away from you, while About Me and About You gives you the chance to talk about your own mistakes and fears-and the hopes you have for the adult they will become.What I Want You to Know is a meaningful gift for parents, grandparents, relatives, and caregivers to give young people on the cusp of adulthood confidence to navigate their present and future when you can't always be there for them in person. Whether for a graduation, other milestones such as a first job or living independently, or even 'just because,' What I Want You to Know is a little reminder that you are always there for them.

True beauty lies within.Except inside The Vault, where life can be ugly and love is dangerous.Under its protective shield, Beauty spends her nights reading and her days scavenging precious artifacts in hopes of securing a good life after the war-until her father loses something precious and must give her to the Beast as payment.The Beast knows The Vault's secrets, and has a dangerous one of his own. Hiding behind a mask and his fearsome reputation, the Beast is racked with guilt and self-loathing. He's given up hope of any kind of happiness-especially love. For who could ever love a monster?But when Beauty enters his life, she discovers the true nature of The Vault-and the man behind the mask. Now they must find a way to stop their enemies from executing their final plan...or not even true love will be enough to survive The Vault.Beauty, Unmasked is a reinterpretation of Beauty and the Beast that will resonate with fans of the futuristic fantasy of the Lunar Chronicles and the third standalone in the Foxwept Array series-where the future is a fairy tale.

Pine never wanted to be a real girl.But when sentient androids are emancipated, she finds herself with little choice. Sent from her beloved home to a human city, Pine must find herself a new place in a world that's not quite ready for her.Ex-soldier James Cruicéad isn't thrilled about her liberation either. He's had his own experiences with synadroids, and none of them good. They're dangerous and unpredictable, and the one newly acquired by his mentor Joseph is no exception, despite the spark she ignites in him.Then Joseph disappears during a mysterious storm, and the pair are forced to confront some dangerous truths-and their feelings for each other-in order to save him. Will they drown? Or will they be able to cross the ocean that divides them and discover what it really means to be alive?Echoing the futuristic fantasy of the Lunar Chronicles, Pine, Alive is a romantic fairy tale retelling of Pinocchio and the first standalone in the Foxwept Array series-where the future is a fairy tale.

For Clara, life is nothing but dreams.Orphaned at fifteen, she inherited part of a virtual reality empire. Ten years later, everything she could ever have dreamed of is within her grasp-except the one thing she actually wants.Nathanael's life has been entwined with Clara's since they were born. To prove himself worthy, he leaves the sanctuary of their tower, hoping to become the man Clara deserves.But when the man suspected of murdering Nate's father returns to seek revenge by stealing his future, Clara must do everything in her power to save the man she loves from a living nightmare and make all of their dreams come true.For those who love the futuristic fantasy of the Lunar Chronicles, Clara, Dreaming is a romantic fairy tale retelling of The Sandman and Ole Lukøje and the second standalone in the Foxwept Array series-where the future is a fairy tale.

Our creation should have saved the world. Instead, we helped destroy it. A new generation of cyborg, they were supposed to calm hostilities between those who created the artilects and those who opposed them. Instead, they were the spark that ignited the Artilect War.They survived—but so did their enemies. Now the very people they’re trying to save are intent on annihilating them.Nonetheless, as long as humanity fights for its survival, so will they. Only, this time, there needs to be a winner—the future of the human race depends on it.I am Ailith, Pantheon Modern Program Omega Cyborg O-117-9791. Your future is in my hands. This volume contains all three Artilect War novels:THE SEEDS OF WINTERWould you become a cyborg just to survive? I did, and it ended the world.Cyborg Ailith wakes in the aftermath of the Artilect War to find the modern world destroyed and her kin facing execution. Letting them die is not an option, for humankind will survive only if they do. But to save them, she and Tor must confront old foes—and a self-proclaimed god.THE GARDENER OF MANHumankind believed we were the enemy. I’m starting to think they were right. The Pantheon cyborgs have found the source of the mysterious signal, and with it, pieces of the past they’d thought lost forever. But everyone has secrets—their creators, their rivals...even their new ally, Fane, whose secret is the most dangerous of all. And when those secrets are exposed, they trigger a chain of events that once again leaves them all fighting for survival.THE HARVEST OF SOULSThe time has come to reap what we’ve sowed.Their enemies have joined forces to destroy them—and taken one of their own. When their hunt for allies ends in a deadly confrontation, Ailith and the others must decide how far they’re willing to go to end this war—because if the human race is to survive, committing the unthinkable might be the only solution.If you like dystopian science fiction adventures about cyborgs, artilects, and the future of the human race, you’ll love The Artilect War series!

Few survived the Artilect War. Those that did, are coming for us.The Program Omega cyborgs left the Mainland to build a future. But now their enemies have joined forces—and taken one of their own.Their only chance to fight back is to find allies, but when their hunt ends in a deadly confrontation, Ailith and the others must decide how far they’re willing to go to end this battle and who might be sacrificed along the way.Because if humankind is to survive, they need to finish what the Artilect War started—even if it means destroying everything they’ve tried to protect.The time has come to reap what we’ve sowed.The Harvest of Souls is the explosive final book of the Artilect War, a series for those who love fast-paced, post-apocalyptic science fiction about cyborgs, artilects, and the future of the human race! 

We thought we knew the truth of our creation. We didn't.After a showdown with their enemies, the Program Omega cyborgs followed the signal calling them home. They wanted answers, but the truth wasn't what they expected.And neither are they.As ghosts of the past rise from the dead, a devastating attack threatens both the cyborg's lives and their fragile new partnerships. Everyone has secrets-the cyborgs, their creators, their rivals...even their new ally, Fane, whose secret is the most dangerous of all. Yet, he might just be their key to victory.And to Ailith, something more.But the truth is darker than they ever imagined and once it's exposed, they again find themselves fighting for survival and the future of the human race.Much of humankind believed we were the enemy. I'm starting to think they were right. The Gardener of Man is the second book in the Artilect War series-fast-paced, dystopian science fiction for those who love artilects, cyborgs, and heroines!

You've just been diagnosed with ulcerative colitis. Now what?Being diagnosed with ulcerative colitis can be overwhelming, but it doesn't have to be. In You Don't Look Sick: Quick and Dirty Tips for Surviving Ulcerative Colitis, author and ulcerative colitis veteran AW Cross gives you a first-hand, non-medical perspective about what to expect from your illness and how to get through it with your sanity (and your favorite underwear) intact.Through a unique blend of practicality and humor, you'll learn how to:•Cope with the physical consequences and emotional impact of ulcerative colitis•Pack a survival kit and leave your bathroom with confidence•Dress, eat, and have sex•Deal with healthcare professionals and enjoy your stays in the hospital•Endure poop jokes and use social media responsibly•Put on your big boy/girl pants and deal with itWhether you've just been diagnosed or struggled with UC for years, if you're determined not to let your illness define you, this book is for you.If you'd rather wallow in self-pity, have no sense of humor about your illness, and hate kittens and babies, DON'T BUY THIS BOOK!