First Power

Science and politics have collaborated throughout human history and science is repeatedly invoked today in political debates, from pandemic management to climate change. Leading policy analyst Geoff Mulgan here calls attention to the growing frictions caused by the expanding—and unsolicited—authority being heaped upon science. As science increasingly competes with politics, a defined plan of cooperation is urgently needed.

"Psychic” Charli Benson and her husband Chris have a good thing going, except in bed. Fleecing dotty old ladies who want to talk to dead husbands is all very well, but Chris finds his wife being in charge emasculating. Then in walks Antoine, a very big man with a problem and the potential to scratch Charli’s itch. She takes a big risk and uses her “powers” to get Antoine to make a very different contribution to her business.

Saloni Malhotra is miserable with her lonely and servile existence in Chicago, while her husband Dr. Manish Chawla is too selfish to be bothered about his wife’s happiness. It’s watching her sister’s closeness to her new husband that actually opens Saloni’s eyes to the lack in her life. Aarav Chopra hasn’t looked at another woman since he fell in love with the seventeen-year-old Saloni. The nine years in-between seem to disappear when he sets eyes on her again at her sister’s wedding. But this time round, his love stretches to include her son too, as Mitesh holds not just ...

When Finn Monroe gets chased out of a birthday party and into the quarry during a meteor shower, she starts wishing on the falling stars for a better life- one free of cliques like the Hive, who have been toying with her for years. But once the stars start falling, they don’t stop battering the world until it is unrecognisable in all ways but one: Finn’s still a poor outcast, but in a world where Outcasts are one of many castes, and where the Queen Bees who used to bully her are now potential future queens who potentially have actual magic in their veins. There’s a chance that Finn ...

Liam, Rose, Jack, and the rest of the android family return for the conclusion of the Extinction series. Do androids dream? They shouldn’t, but a vision compels Liam to travel west to a city that stands above the western sea, surrounded by the ruins of a forgotten civilization. Upon arrival he is asked to build more of his kind, but will they be slaves or free people? Left behind, Rose becomes the matriarch of a family founded by the son of her best friend. But after 200 years, the birthrate has fallen, and the progeny she cared for is gone; without a purpose, what will she do? In a ...

In exploring the many ways love begins, enjoy tales of twelve young men eager to find intimacy with another man for the first time. Their journeys include accounts of both family acceptance and rejection, in addition to the discovery of the intensity of their first real sexual explorations. From the most instantaneous attractions to the slow and unexpected, each finds life-changing intimacy and love along the way. The stories are free of any descriptions of underage sex, BDSM, rape, or graphic violence. 18+

Unlock the Invisible Advantage That Gets You Noticed, Trusted, and Respected—Before You Say a Word What if your biggest opportunities were silently slipping away… because of things you never knew you were doing wrong? People are judging you. Right now. In meetings. On Zoom. Across social media. In line at the café. Before you speak, before you pitch, before you even blink… the world is forming an opinion. And here’s the truth: They won’t tell you what they saw. They’ll just decide—quietly—if you matter. This book is your wake-up call. In Presence: Tiny Details, Massive ...

How Free Speech Saved Democracy is a revealing reminder that First Amendment rights have often been curtailed in efforts to block progress, and that current measures to reduce hurtful language and to end hate speech could backfire on those who promote them.

Twenty lighter, more intimate, stories from the furthest orbits of the time-space continuum When the gods coming visiting, are we included on their agenda? Or their menu? The ship has suffered a massive structural failure – a Breach: Level Two. Do you still have a future? The Galactic Emperor is passing through your hospitality lounge. “Please,’ they ask, ‘stand in for him at tonight’s banquet.” But why? In his brutal suppression of a city rebellion, the Lord of Tyre has one last matter to deal with. After all the trauma and mistreatment I endured in the alien prison camp, why ...

"It is the first time that I have written a presentation of my books in English, Gentle Reader. ROMAN TRILOGY is a mysterious book, even for me as an author, since the three short novels that make it up emerged at different times in my life and with different origins as well. THE SKULL´s CENTURION, the third one I wrote, but chronologically the second in the saga, came to life during an internship in historic Cartagena de Indias, Colombia. Now, the translation from Spanish to English of the three novels was daring on my part; I wanted to experiment with the technology offered by Microsoft ...

Real-time business gives companies the ability to monitor and react to changes and address problems as they occur. But no matter how sophisticated their information-gathering and data mining systems are, they're still playing catch-up. In The Power to Predict, Ranadive forecasts the next step in achieving breakthrough business performance, a new approach he calls Predictive Business: the ability to anticipate business problems and opportunities and to act preemptively.

Sienna Nealon seems like a woman beaten. Imprisoned by her enemies and facing the extinction of her entire race, she is up against overwhelming odds. But overwhelming odds have never stopped her before.

Jay, a young man on the cusp of adulthood, is thrown into an unexpected and intense family tradition when he accompanies his stepfather, Steven, on a trip to a remote cabin in the woods. At the cabin, Jay meets Steven’s father, Henry, a charismatic, touchy-feely, and ripped older man who seems eager to initiate Jay into their family's unorthodox ways. The men share more than just conversations, and Jay finds himself pulled between confusion, desire, and lust as he navigates the strange dynamics of trust, vulnerability, and sexuality in this taboo, age gap erotica.

Are you a first-time mother, or are you pregnant again after a loss? Do you feel overwhelmed with your condition, the delivery, or the overall motherhood journey ahead? Are you looking for ways to ease your mind, and to experience an empowering pregnancy and a mindful childbirth? If so, these 1000+ affirmations are for you, as they will boost up your confidence and internal strengths through meditation and positive thinking.

Notivation is the seriously funny guide for women business owners who are just sick and tired of being told no. In this wildly transparent and honest guide to how she used the power of no (and her favorite F-word) to make her first (and second and third) million dollars, Kristin Kahle (aka Dr. K) serves up "Nine Notivational Nuggets" you can use to navigate your path to what’s next for your business. You’ll walk away from this audiobook knowing how and why it’s critical to: Grow a fenis, listen less, and be your own damn hero already (and make some real money).

When Emily’s husband dies in a terrible accident, she’s not the only wife he leaves behind. Before their whirlwind romance and Emily’s discovery she was pregnant, Pete had been married to Caroline for more than 20 years. A devastating tragedy had torn them apart. But there was a part of Pete that had never fully left his first wife and a secret that would bind them together, forever. Finding herself lonely, heartbroken, and forced to face life and motherhood alone, Emily knows she needs someone she can trust and rely on. Even if it’s the woman her husband loved before her.

Do you have a brilliant idea to create a business but you have no idea where to start? Is the number one reason for not growing your business that you don´t have enough money to invest? There are many reasons why people don´t succeed with their business, but there are at least as many proven strategies to succeed. In Profit First you´ll discover: How anyone from newbie to business pros can create more profit in their online business, the 8 step blueprint to set up an online business even if you have no previous knowledge, and much more!

Love yourself first — and watch him follow. Do you want to capture his attention, keep his interest, and build a connection rooted in mutual respect and admiration? The secret isn’t about playing games — it’s about building your own self-worth. The Power of Independence is the ultimate self help book for women who want to prioritise their happiness, set boundaries, and attract the right kind of man. Inside this empowering self help book, you’ll discover how to: ✅ Cultivate unshakable confidence that naturally turns heads. ✅ Set healthy boundaries that earn respect and deepen ...

'We are the last defence.I've seen him on the news. Followed the stories about what happened to John Smith. To the world he's a mystery, but to me...he's one of us. Nine of us came here, but sometimes I wonder if time has changed us, if we all still believe in our mission. There are six of us left. We're hiding, blending in, avoiding contact with one another, but our Legacies are developing, and soon we'll be ready to fight....'

Kollywood superstar Chandrakanth, also known as CK, is a true-blue Scorpio, communicating with his eyes and believing in showing more than telling. His website and social media consultant Ranjini is a Piscean through and through, fiercely independent. It is love at first glance for Chandrakanth when he meets Ranjini; so strong are his feelings that he proposes marriage on their second meeting. Ranjini, fascinated by his starry persona, gets swept off her feet. The two get married without much of the world knowing—including CK's aunt and his ex. The two women set out to settle their scores...