This selection of poems represent a collective meander of thought and observations created over a long period of time._x000D_ What If? is anyone's decision made and the reflection, at any given moment in time, which led to the now in life. The 'what ifs' are with us every day._x000D_ ...What if a man was penniless? What if each dream he earned? I could talk to him in confidence And be richer for the lessons learned...

What If?

Wanda and Peter Parker embrace great responsibility in the next adventure of an epic multiversal series that reimagines iconic Marvel origin stories.

Wanda and Peter Parker embrace great responsibility in the next adventure of an epic multiversal series that reimagines iconic Marvel origin stories. So many worlds, so little time. Infinite possibilities, creating infinite realities. Long have I watched death court the Scarlet Witch. But . . . what if Wanda didn’t have to suffer her grief alone? All Wanda has ever known is her friendly little neighborhood in Queens. As an infant, after her parents died, she was adopted into a family where her doting Aunt May and Uncle Ben would always be at the breakfast table. One that includes her idiot brother, Peter Parker, who thinks hiding a spider bite, joining a secret fight club, and becoming a super hero are somehow good ideas. When Wanda’s own powers emerge, blood, chaos, and suspicion follow in their wake. But as she learns to harness her power under the guidance of Doctor Strange, Peter is standing beside her in the Sanctum Sanctorum. And as they try to protect New York City, the Parker siblings learn that with great powers, there must also come great responsibilities—and greater losses. Reeling from tragedy, Wanda finds herself truly alone for the first time in her life. Peter is lost to his own grief, and so she must forge ahead on her own. But on her first solo outing, she runs into a mysterious speedster—a man named Pietro. And everything she has ever known shatters like glass. Faced with unbelievable truths, Wanda is forced to choose between the life she knows and the life she could have.

Marvel: What If . . . Wanda Maximoff and Peter Parker Were Siblings? (A Scarlet Witch & Spider-Man Story)

And can a face from her past help Carla rewrite her entire family history—forever? “[An] uplifting tale of a woman searching her past—and herself—in pursuit of her one true love.” —Lucy Gilmore, author of The Lonely Hearts Book ...

Can the future be rewritten? On the verge of her second marriage, Carla Carter knows she’s finally found the one. She and her fiancé, Tom, met through Logical Love, a dating agency she founded for the pragmatically minded, and she’s confident that, together, they will dispel an old family curse claiming Carter women are unlucky in love. For peace of mind, Carla’s family insists she visit a fortune teller before she ties the knot. Except the tarot unexpectedly reveals that the love of Carla’s life is not Tom, but one of the several men she briefly dated during her European gap year—twenty-one years ago. Only weeks away from her big day, Carla sets off across Europe to track down her exes from that unforgettable year, desperate to prove the fortune teller wrong. From Spain to Portugal, Italy to France, will one be her perfect match? And can a face from her past help Carla rewrite her entire family history—forever? “[An] uplifting tale of a woman searching her past—and herself—in pursuit of her one true love.” —Lucy Gilmore, author of The Lonely Hearts Book Club “An absolute vacation of a book… I loved every moment.” —Suzy Krause, author of Sorry I Missed You “A magical, whimsical journey in which one woman seeks to answer the question so many of us have asked ourselves… What if I’d done it all differently?” —Gretchen Anthony, author of Tired Ladies Take a Stand Look for Phaedra Patrick’s previous charming bestsellers! The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper Rise and Shine, Benedict Stone The Library of Lost and Found The Secrets of Love Story Bridge The Messy Lives of Book People The Little Italian Hotel

The Year of What If

Loki and Valkyrie seek redemption in the first adventure of an epic new multiversal series that reimagines the origins of iconic Marvel heroes.

Loki and Valkyrie seek redemption in the first adventure of an epic new multiversal series that reimagines the origins of iconic Marvel heroes. So many worlds, so little time. Infinite possibilities, creating infinite realities. Long have I watched the trickster god sow chaos. But . . . what if Loki saved Asgard from Tony Stark’s revenge? Thor—Son of Odin, God of Thunder, Wielder of Mjolnir—is dead. And Loki is responsible. It was meant to be only a joke—tampering with the Destroyer, changing Thor’s course to Midgard—a bit of mischief with a chance of maiming. But Loki’s harmless prank spiraled out of control, unleashing death and destruction on New York City and the heroes sworn to protect it. The city was saved, at the cost of Thor’s life. Furious and heartbroken, the All-Father banishes Loki to Earth for his crime. Loki finds himself in a realm of boxed wine, instant noodles, and some sort of regional performance troupe known as the “Buffalo Bills.” It’s a meager existence, far from Asgard’s grand courts, but he finds his new friend, Brian the Gecko, a much more engaging companion than the sycophants back home. It’s a true meeting of the minds. Loki is the God of Mischief—but he knows, deep down, that he never truly deserved to stand next to their father’s golden child, Thor, as two true sons of Odin. Yet he cannot endure his exile in peaceful isolation. A Valkyrie—Hel-bent on carrying out her oath to Thor—barges into Loki’s trailer home with his brother’s final words from the beyond: a plea to find a certain Dr. Jane Foster and pass the hammer Mjolnir on to its rightful heir. While Loki struggles to fulfil his brother’s last request, the far-reaching consequences of his fatal prank return to haunt him. Blinded by grief over those he lost in the chaos wrought by Asgard, Iron Man vows revenge on those who consider themselves gods. Determined to protect Earth from the might of this unpredictable alien power, Stark forges Asgard’s own weaponry into a lethal suit of armor, set on eradicating any tether between their worlds—consequences be damned. When Asgard looks to Loki for salvation, he must answer the question: Am I truly worthy?

Marvel: What If...Loki Was Worthy? (A Loki & Valkyrie Story)

&quot; --Lucy Gilmore, author of The Lonely Hearts Book Club &quot;An absolute vacation of a book... I loved every moment.

Can the future be rewritten? On the verge of her second marriage, Carla Carter knows she's finally found the one. She and her fiancé, Tom, met through Logical Love, a dating agency she founded for the pragmatically minded, and she's confident that, together, they will dispel an old family curse claiming Carter women are unlucky in love. For peace of mind, Carla's family insists she visit a fortune teller before she ties the knot. Except the tarot unexpectedly reveals that the love of Carla's life is not Tom, but one of the several men she briefly dated during her European gap year--twenty-one years ago. Only weeks away from her big day, Carla sets off across Europe to track down her exes from that unforgettable year, desperate to prove the fortune teller wrong. From Spain to Portugal, Italy to France, will one be her perfect match? And can a face from her past help Carla rewrite her entire family history--forever? "[An] uplifting tale of a woman searching her past--and herself--in pursuit of her one true love." --Lucy Gilmore, author of The Lonely Hearts Book Club "An absolute vacation of a book... I loved every moment." --Suzy Krause, author of Sorry I Missed You "A magical, whimsical journey in which one woman seeks to answer the question so many of us have asked ourselves... What if I'd done it all differently?" --Gretchen Anthony, author of Tired Ladies Take a Stand Look for Phaedra Patrick's previous charming bestsellers! The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper Rise and Shine, Benedict Stone The Library of Lost and Found The Secrets of Love Story Bridge The Messy Lives of Book People The Little Italian Hotel

A Novel

What If?... is one such book that brings the blend of emotions and imaginations to the readers. The characters which have been sketched in this collection of short stories are somewhere We are acquainted with in our lives.

Perspectives and Insights about life among people are left unnoticed everywhere, especially in places where the cultural norms play a vital role in the society. What If?... is one such book that brings the blend of emotions and imaginations to the readers. The characters which have been sketched in this collection of short stories are somewhere We are acquainted with in our lives. Embark on this reading journey and visit different perspectives of characters as murals, which, We, once failed to notice from the people living among us.

What happens when the what-if's don't seem to go away

What If…

Dark: Carnage (2023) #1, What If…? Dark: Tomb of Dracula (2023) #1. The legendary series returns, with a dark twist! Prepare for some of the most harrowing stories the Marvel Multiverse has to offer!

Collects What If…? Dark: Loki (2023) #1, What If…? Dark: Spider-Gwen (2023) #1, What If…? Dark: Venom (2023) #1, What If…? Dark: Moon Knight (2023) #1, What If…? Dark: Carnage (2023) #1, What If…? Dark: Tomb of Dracula (2023) #1. The legendary series returns, with a dark twist! Prepare for some of the most harrowing stories the Marvel Multiverse has to offer! Walter Simonson returns to his acclaimed Thor era to see what happens if Loki takes charge! If Gwen Stacy never died on that bridge, but Peter Parker did, who will bring the Green Goblin to justice? When Mister Fantastic trapped the Venom symbiote, his worst nightmare would be his best friend, the Thing, setting it loose! If Bushman slays Moon Knight, a very different Fist of Khonshu will rise! Ponder Cortland Kasady, long-dead ancestor of Cletus, becoming Carnage! And what if Dracula turns Blade into a full vampire?

What If…? Dark

In this short, accessible book, Rick Beckwith who has served with Young Life for more than 40 years, explores this question by investigating the Person and promises of Jesus. He answers questions like: Who is Jesus?

What if it’s all true? What if the Bible truly is the words of God written down by the hands of men? What if Jesus was more than just a good teacher but actually the Son of God – what might that mean to you and me personally? Jesus claimed, "I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness but will have the light of life (John 8:12)." Is it possible that we may not yet fully appreciate all that Jesus offers us? Could we have been so focused on the busyness of life that we miss that which is of greatest importance? In this short, accessible book, Rick Beckwith who has served with Young Life for more than 40 years, explores this question by investigating the Person and promises of Jesus. He answers questions like: Who is Jesus? What is truth and where is it found? What is our purpose in life? What did Jesus promise those who follow him? Do painful experiences nullify what is true? What if Jesus really did rise from the dead – so what? What is the cost of ignoring Jesus’s true identity? In a culture that views absolute truth as a fixture of the past, it is necessary to have a deeper explanation of the hope available to us in Jesus. If this explanation is indeed plausible and the Bible is true, then the implications for how we live are nothing short of profound!

Investigating the Person and Promises of Jesus

What If It's All True?

Loki and Valkyrie seek redemption in the first adventure of an epic new multiversal series that reimagines the origins of iconic Marvel heroes. So many worlds, so little time. Infinite possibilities, creating infinite realities. Long have I watched the trickster god sow chaos. But...what if Loki saved Asgard from Tony Stark's revenge? Thor - Son of Odin, God of Thunder, wielder of the hammer Mjolnir - is dead. And Loki is responsible. It was only meant to be a joke - tampering with the Destroyer, changing Thor's course to Midgard - a bit of mischief with a chance of maiming. But Loki's harmless prank spiraled out of control, unleashing death and destruction on New York City and the heroes sworn to protect it. The city was saved, but at the cost of Thor's life. Furious and heartbroken, the All-Father banishes Loki to Earth for his crime. Loki finds himself in a realm of boxed wine, instant noodles, and some sort of regional performance troupe known as the "Buffalo Bills." It's a meager existence, far from Asgard's grand courts, but he finds his new friend, Brian the Gecko, a much more engaging companion than the sycophants back home. A true meeting of the minds. Loki is the God of Mischief - but he knows, deep down, that he never truly deserved to stand next to their father's golden child Thor, as two true sons of Odin. Yet, he cannot even endure his exile in peaceful isolation. A Valkyrie - Hel-bent on carrying out her oath to Thor - barges into his trailer-home with his brother's final words from the beyond: a plea to find a certain Dr. Jane Foster and pass on Mjolnir to its rightful heir. While Loki struggles to fulfil his brother's last request, the far-reaching consequences of his fatal prank return to haunt him. Blinded by grief from those he lost in the chaos wrought by Asgard, Iron Man vows revenge on those who consider themselves gods. Determined to protect the Earth from the might of this unpredictable alien power, he forges Asgard's own weaponry into a lethal suit of armor, set on eradicating any tether between their worlds. Consequences be damned. When Asgard looks to Loki for salvation, he must answer the question: Am I truly worthy?

A Loki and Valkyrie Story

What If. . . Loki Was Worthy?

Teen girls rewrite the universe every day… but now they’re going even further!

Teen girls rewrite the universe every day… but now they’re going even further! Reunite with Nathalie and Marie — and their new friend/crush Jane Doe — for their wildest, most hilarious games of imagination yet, including an extended fantasy epic! Marie and Nathalie are the queens of make-believe. They’ve run through every scenario that is possible, somewhat plausible, or frankly unbelievable: secret-agent ninjas launching a surprise-attack on an ice-cream stand, super-heroes hell-bent on making country music disappear, even lost astronauts condemned to spend millions of light-years in another dimension. The name of the game? “What If We Were…” But all of this was a mere prelude to “What If We Were… For Real!” This new version is just like the classic game, minus the mental gymnastics of thinking up fantasy scenarios. Because now Marie and Nathalie’s wildest fantasies are coming true… for real! Let’s hope that years of practice have readied the girls for this new challenge, because they’re headed back in time on a magical quest to a new realm, where they must defeat their physics teacher, a master of black magic and sinister kidnappings! Good luck, girls!

What If We Were (Book 2)

In &quot;What If&quot;... Bobcat takes us on his journey to far away countries and contemplates day to day musings on whether the impossible is possible.

Bobcat, a furry orange feline who resides in New York City shares his delightful and whimsical thoughts about life. In "What If"... Bobcat takes us on his journey to far away countries and contemplates day to day musings on whether the impossible is possible. "What If... ", a sweet and humorous book with creative illustrations is written by Bobcat and his human companion. Great for ages from 4-104.

What If...

In What If . . . ?, author Roberta Sawatzky highlights the importance of seizing the day when it comes to seeing the world, even and especially as one approaches retirement age.

What does retirement mean to you? Do you feel you’ve seen enough of the world? As you approach this later stage in life, the thought of travel can feel beyond intimidating—especially for those of us handling chronic medical conditions. In What If . . . ?, author Roberta Sawatzky highlights the importance of seizing the day when it comes to seeing the world, even and especially as one approaches retirement age. She recounts her personal experience taking a study leave to travel Europe with her husband, focusing on the seven months they spent living in Portugal and Spain as she completed research on leadership in remote and hybrid teams. In a dramatic turn, her husband is diagnosed with end stage renal failure while they are preparing for their trip, resulting in them travelling with a dialysis machine, among other medical supplies. Despite this and other challenges, from language barriers to locating medical services, Sawatzky and her husband immerse themselves thoroughly in the enriching experience of long-term travel, reaping the benefits of an expanded perspective and deeper self-belief for a long time to come. In the end, What If . . . ? testifies to the importance of rising to the challenges you meet in realizing your travel dreams—especially as you reach this next stage of life—and just how vital it is not to let anything stop you.

Finding New Adventures Through Life’s Obstacles

What If . . . ?

The legendary series returns, with a dark twist! Prepare for some of the most harrowing stories the Marvel Multiverse has to offer! Walter Simonson returns to his acclaimed Thor era to see what happens if Loki takes charge!

The legendary series returns, with a dark twist! Prepare for some of the most harrowing stories the Marvel Multiverse has to offer! Walter Simonson returns to his acclaimed Thor era to see what happens if Loki takes charge! If Gwen Stacy never died on that bridge, but Peter Parker did, who will bring the Green Goblin to justice? When Mister Fantastic trapped the Venom symbiote, his worst nightmare would be his best friend, the Thing, setting it loose! If Bushman slays Moon Knight, a very different Fist of Khonshu will rise! Ponder Cortland Kasady, long-dead ancestor of Cletus, becoming Carnage! And what if Dracula turns Blade into a full vampire? Collecting WHAT IF...? DARK: LOKI, WHAT IF...? DARK: SPIDER-GWEN, WHAT IF...? DARK: VENOM, WHAT IF...? DARK: MOON KNIGHT, WHAT IF...? DARK: CARNAGE and WHAT IF...? DARK: TOMB OF DRACULA.

What If... ? Dark

Mind-body expert (and former star of Guiding Light and One Life to Live) Sonia Satra breaks down her award-winning approach, the Mindset Reset, with easy-to-follow steps for setting and reaching goals.

With humor, insight, and wisdom, What If It’s Easy uses a one-of-a-kind mind/body method of integrating creative thinking and problem-solving into physical activity. Mind-body expert (and former star of Guiding Light and One Life to Live) Sonia Satra breaks down her award-winning approach, the Mindset Reset, with easy-to-follow steps for setting and reaching goals. Her revolutionary Moticise program combines cardio exercise with mindset tools, like visualization, goal setting, and affirmation. Each chapter of What If It’s Easy depicts a new step along the process of building up strengths and eliminating barriers. Satra draws from her experiences as a life coach, actress, and entrepreneur as she shares how mindset tools and physical movement can lead to greater motivation and progress. Her approach gives readers the tools they need to break out of feeling “stuck” and listen to their heart in order to find a life they really, truly love.

Using Movement & Mindset to Create Success in Life, Love, and Business

What If It Were Easy

A modern-day classic in the making for fans of Carmela Full of Wishes, Happy Dreamer and What Do You Do With an Idea?, this is a gentle tale of a child who embarks on a magical journey and transforms their worries into whimsy &amp; wonder.

Make the impossible, possible! A modern-day classic in the making for fans of Carmela Full of Wishes, Happy Dreamer and What Do You Do With an Idea?, this is a gentle tale of a child who embarks on a magical journey and transforms their worries into whimsy & wonder. As spring approaches, there is a lot of curiosity in the air, which sparks the imagination of a young child. However, when storm clouds fill the sky, they begin to worry and wonder, "What if?" After asking the question enough, the child learns the true power of positive thinking, perseverance, and changing one's outlook. A delightful graduation, birthday, springtime, or anytime wish for little dreamers and optimists!

What If You Wish?

This book shows what Jesus and his first followers knew about heaven that we get wrong and helps us recapture what it means for God&#39;s kingdom to be present on earth right now.

Many Christians think about heaven as a distant place we go after we die. But what if it's a very real kingdom available to us right now, here on earth? In What If Jesus Was Serious about Heaven?, Skye Jethani unpacks what Jesus really said about heaven and how it can transform our faith today. The fourth in Jethani's popular What If Jesus Was Serious? series, this guide includes the author's hand-drawn illustrations in each chapter. Jethani explores the importance of the kingdom of heaven in Jesus's ministry, message, and parables. In doing so, he redefines the popular understanding of heaven as a celestial home for the dearly departed and reimagines our role in God's kingdom here on earth. This book shows what Jesus and his first followers knew about heaven that we get wrong and helps us recapture what it means for God's kingdom to be present on earth right now.