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A college party lands freshman Hal Christianson in an America that could have been: no smartphones, no cars, no flush toilets. What he finds is a squabbling bunch of states, the consequence of the colonies having grown up on their own after European civilization collapsed from plague in the 1670s, and they are poised on the brink of war. For a socially awkward young man who takes refuge in online games, this is a bad situation.

The Garden of Survival by Algernon Blackwood is a deeply introspective and emotionally resonant novel that explores the fragile boundaries between love, memory, remorse, and spiritual endurance. Written in the early twentieth century, this lesser-known work showcases Blackwood’s mastery of psychological depth and quiet metaphysical inquiry beyond his more overt supernatural tales.

Neal Gordon screwed up his assignment on Mars and they reassigned him to Antarctica. Now he's being reassigned some place even worse: Luna City. A crime ridden hellhole with a super-rich ruling class, he almost immediately finds himself targeted by bounty hunters and cyborg terrorists. Thankfully, Neal has an unusual set of partners in robot dog, Barksley, and the snarky but badass Lucy Westenra. Yes, make all the vampire jokes you want.

Journey into the mind-bending world of Philip K. Dick's "The Skull," a short story that masterfully blends time travel with moral ambiguity. When a prisoner is offered freedom for a mysterious assignment in the past, he stumbles upon revelations that challenge everything he believes about destiny and choice. This captivating tale showcases Dick's signature style—weaving philosophical questions with psychological tension and reality-warping concepts that leave listeners questioning everything.

I endeavored to show that a change of heart is not that in which a sinner is passive, but that in which he is active. That the change is not physical, but moral. That it is the sinner's own act. That it consists in changing his mind, or disposition, in regard to the supreme object of pursuit. A change in the end at which he aims, and not merely in the means of obtaining his end. A change in the governing choice or preference of the mind.

The Willows by Algernon Blackwood is a haunting masterpiece of early supernatural fiction, blending psychological horror with the eerie majesty of nature.

When a grief-stricken teen chases a magic dog down an alley and ends up in frontier Alaska, he discovers that love is a bond that cannot be broken by time or distance – or even death. Patsy Ann was a real bull terrier known as the ‘Official Greeter of Juneau’ during the 1930s. Although she was deaf from birth, Patsy Ann ‘heard’ ships’ whistles and greeted all new arrivals.

The mind-body connection is amazing. How closely our positive attitude matches what we can accomplish in our lives is backed by science. And while procrastination is caused by a variety of emotions, we can use theories that are based in science to learn how not to procrastinate. These theories and practices work. This is an interesting way to tackle an age-old problem that has plagued generations of people. Finally, in this audiobook, you will be able to listen to practical ways to help you or loved ones change some very annoying habits and develop an entirely new life.

We began with a question: “Do you listen to respond, or listen to understand?” While many books are written about how to get your point across, effective communication is about transmitting and receiving messages as close to the intended meaning as possible. One central issue contributes more than others to the deterioration of a message’s intended meaning. Real-world communication can be compared to standing on a two-way street filled with loud and distracting traffic. Imagine that you are on one side of that street, but the person trying to speak with you is on the other side.

A freak rainstorm has flooded Death Valley, leaving ruin in its wake. A park ranger finds a body along a remote trail, buried by debris. When they find the man was murdered, not drowned, the FBI is involved, and Zack Tolliver is assigned the case. He will work with another investigator, Tisha Knolls, of the Park Service Investigative Services Branch. Zack’s friend Eagle Feather is hired to search for a man gone missing from the naval ordinance firing range at China Lake.

Have you always wanted to build your own business? Want to mitigate risks and build a successful business? Don't know where to start? This book can help you find realistic answers. How to Start a Business from an Idea is a must-listen for anyone pursuing entrepreneurship. This book explains how to systematically validate business ideas to increase the chance of success for a new venture.

Fueled by resentment of America's global dominance, Russia and China conspire to dethrone the US Dollar from its lofty perch as the global reserve currency. Their weapon of choice? Bitcoin - a game-changing digital currency shrouded in mystery, with an enigmatic developer who walked away from a 70-billion-dollar fortune rather than see his creation corrupted by evil.

You’ve been meaning to buy a home for a long time, but the very thought of it makes your insides twist and turn. On the face of it, the venture looks very risky, and a mistake of this magnitude could have you regretting for decades to come. After all, you’ve never bought a home before, and real estate is an area filled with professionals of all kinds, all who might take advantage of a naïve buyer.

The User's Guide to Nutritional Supplements focuses on the most popular nutritional supplements, those that consistently attract the most attention—and are the ones most likely to benefit the majority of people.

Unlock the potential of engagement in your organization with "Shared Ownership: Engaging the Subcultures." This insightful guide is tailored for leaders who shape the vision and direction of plants, factories, departments, shifts, and teams. It emphasizes the critical role of frontline supervisors in fostering a culture of shared ownership and commitment.

Vitamin C can reduce your risk of developing cancer and heart disease, improve your mood and energy levels, and even lessen cold and flu symptoms. The problem is that many people simply do not get enough vitamin C from their diets. This work explains the health benefits of this essential nutrient and how it can enhance your health.

RICHARD BREWSTER IS A FAST RISING WASHINGTON LOBBYIST in a large law firm with a bright future. But what if he wants to short-circuit the long climb to the top of the profession by creating a made-up client that has a phony problem? What if he uses that client to embarrass the president, to pass irrelevant legislation and arrange Congressional show hearings with professional wrestlers as witnesses?

Design is everywhere. Take a look around you right now, and consider the products and services we use every day. You'll notice that our computer and phone operating systems, our web browsers, and the apps we use to work, order food, socialize, and even date have been designed by UX specialists to offer you the best experiences when using their products and services. Of course, not all online experiences are designed with our best interests in mind. That's exactly why UX design is such an exciting and rewarding field.

Nathan Grant is in London, so why not catch up with his old pal, Natalia Nicoleava? They haven't seen each other in ages and truth be told, he's always had a thing for Natalia ever since they first met three years earlier. This time their reunion goes swimmingly, until one of her contacts is murdered in broad daylight. When terrorists strike the financial district soon after, Nathan and Natalia are left unraveling the connections. One thing quickly becomes clear, they'd better act fast or the whole city might go up in flames.

When a former Army Ranger buddy tries to recruit Nathan Grant for a new private venture, things quickly go off the rails. Nathan had hoped to settle into a quiet life, renovating an old cottage in the south of France, but a peaceful retirement just doesn't seem to be in the cards. Instead, he's forced to avenge the brutal murder of his old friend and figure out what, if anything, this all has to do with their old unit, the 75th Ranger Regiment, 3rd Battalion.