Yllin has been raised in privilege and has never felt like it was the right life for her. She honed her skills for sonar as a waitress at a busy restaurant and jumped at the chance to apply for a position in Citadel Ohkhan. Her acceptance is a delightful surprise that isn't enjoyed by her family. With reluctance, they give her their blessing and she sets out to be the best Citadel Novice she could be. Her first assignment as a Specialist lands her in an archaeological dig in an ancient buried city. She throws herself into the day-to-day routine and wishes for something more exciting. Unfortunately, she gets it. Specialist Nearing was her flight instructor and is now her pilot. Despite his urge to fly free, he finds himself drawn to her over and over. His mother really needs to stop assigning them together.

From Archibald MacLeish to David Sedaris, radio storytelling has long borrowed from the world of literature, yet the narrative radio work of well-known writers and others is a story that has not been told before. And when the literary aspects of specific programs such as The War of the Worlds or Sorry, Wrong Number were considered, scrutiny was superficial. In Lost Sound, Jeff Porter examines the vital interplay between acoustic techniques and modernist practices in the growth of radio. Concentrating on the 1930s through the 1970s, but also speaking to the rising popularity of today's narrative broadcasts such as This American Life, Radiolab, Serial, and The Organist, Porter's close readings of key radio programs show how writers adapted literary techniques to an acoustic medium with great effect. Addressing avant-garde sound poetry and experimental literature on the air, alongside industry policy and network economics, Porter identifies the ways radio challenged the conventional distinctions between highbrow and lowbrow cultural content to produce a dynamic popular culture.

Lost in the Sound: Music and its Influence on the Suggestive Mind is a groundbreaking examination of the multifaceted and far-reaching impact of music on our lives. From the political and social to the cultural, holistic, capitalistic, and manipulative, this book explores the many ways in which music shapes our thoughts, beliefs, and behaviors. At the heart of this book is an exploration of the power of music to shape political and social change. With insightful analysis of iconic protest songs and their role in movements for civil rights, anti-war protests, and other social causes, Lost in the Sound offers a fresh perspective on the transformative power of music in the political sphere. But music's influence extends far beyond the political and social realms. Lost in the Sound also delves into the ways in which music can serve as a powerful voice for different cultures, connecting people across borders and fostering greater understanding and empathy. In addition, Lost in the Sound explores the holistic and therapeutic impact of music on the mind and body. With real-life stories of individuals who have found healing and connection through music, readers will gain a new appreciation for the power of music to promote mental health and well-being. Yet Lost in the Sound doesn't shy away from the darker side of music. With an unflinching look at the ways in which music can be manipulated to serve capitalistic and commercial interests, this book offers a sobering reminder of the complex and often fraught relationship between music and money. Ultimately,this is a thought-provoking and deeply insightful exploration of the power of music to shape our lives and our world. Whether you're a musician, a music lover, or simply someone interested in the ways in which culture influences our thoughts and behaviors, this book is a must-read for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the ways in which music shapes our lives.

Just over 2 years ago I began my journey with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, PTSD. Through the struggles there have been times where I thought I would be unable to continue the things I enjoyed: work, soccer, volunteering, socializing. The triggers of April 6, 2020 continued but lessened. I am still brought back to that day by everyday triggers that act as a reminder. When it happens I revisit that beautiful, sunny day where I was redeployed to the makeshift morgue and saw the atrocities of the time. My job and life do not allow me to forget or move on completely from that day and I understand this. I heard moderate PTSD and thought I wouldn’t get through it. I thought I wouldn’t be able to function, but I just function differently now. Writing is a big part of my functioning as I am able to let my feelings flow on paper through my poetry. For me this is healing. This is my second book detailing the struggles and triumphs of managing PTSD. There are common themes, but the content is a bit different. It continues to be a raw and real depiction of my journey. I hope you get lost in the sound.

A novel of searing intelligence and startling originality, Lost in Translation heralds the debut of a unique new voice on the literary landscape. Nicole Mones creates an unforgettable story of love and desire, of family ties and human conflict, and of one woman's struggle to lose herself in a foreign land--only to discover her home, her heart, herself. At dawn in Beijing, Alice Mannegan pedals a bicycle through the deserted streets. An American by birth, a translator by profession, she spends her nights in Beijing's smoke-filled bars, and the Chinese men she so desires never misunderstand her intentions. All around her rushes the air of China, the scent of history and change, of a world where she has come to escape her father's love and her own pain. It is a world in which, each night as she slips from her hotel, she hopes to lose herself forever. For Alice, it began with a phone call from an American archaeologist seeking a translator. And it ended in an intoxicating journey of the heart--one that would plunge her into a nation's past, and into some of the most rarely glimpsed regions of China. Hired by an archaeologist searching for the bones of Peking Man, Alice joins an expedition that penetrates a vast, uncharted land and brings Professor Lin Shiyang into her life. As they draw closer to unearthing the secret of Peking Man, as the group's every move is followed, their every whisper recorded, Alice and Lin find shelter in each other, slowly putting to rest the ghosts of their pasts. What happens between them becomes one of the most breathtakingly erotic love stories in recent fiction. Indeed, Lost in Translation is a novel about love--between a nation and its past, between a man and a memory, between a father and a daughter. Its powerful impact confirms the extraordinary gifts of a master storyteller, Nicole Mones.