Global Englishes

The SEALs of Shark Platoon push towards their mission objective: Joint Expeditionary Base –Little Creek. Securing what they came for, they encounter a paramilitary force intending to stop them. The SEALs exfil the hot zone and begin the trek back to Macon-Hill. However, their mission is wrought with disaster at every turn. Being bombarded with hit and run attacks, they seek refuge in a small town in Virginia. Faced with threats on all sides, they must decide whether to stay and fight or continue on to safety. ODA-141, the Outlaws, now in control of Glasgow Industrial Airport in rural ...

In the aftermath of the battle at Firebase Cascade, the new city council makes far-reaching decisions whose ramifications affect both 1st Group and Martin’s MAG. Mecceloni, tracking and infiltrating the group he believes has taken Cassie, is forced to escape and evade after his actions expose him. The SEALs of Shark Platoon, holed up inside the Emergency Operations Center in Ohio and forced to develop an unconventional plan to facilitate their escape, come to the realization the infected might be evolving. The Outlaws of ODA-141, still on mission to the DHS communications site, encounter ...

Best-selling author and legendary conspiracy researcher Jim Marrs, who has investigated the recent financial crisis, the JFK assassination, and the national socialist takeover of America, now takes on his biggest subject: the history of mankind. Offering mind-blowing information that will radically alter the way we think about the world and our place in it, Marrs goes beyond the revelations of his classic Alien Agenda, interweaving science and authentic archaeological finds with provocative speculation to show how human civilization may have originated with nonhumans who visited earth eons ago.

Threat Multiplier takes us onto the battlefield and inside the Pentagon to show how the US military is confronting the biggest security risk in global history: climate change. More than thirty years ago, Sherri Goodman became the Pentagon's first chief environmental officer. Indeed, for much of the twentieth century, the Department of Defense (DOD) was better known for containing the Soviet nuclear threat than protecting the environment.

An award-winning journalist and leading international social researcher make the provocative argument that the global population will begin to decline, dramatically reshaping the social, political, and economic landscape.

After the overwhelming horrors of the first half of the 20th century, described by Ian Kershaw in his previous book as being 'to hell and back', the years from 1950 to 2017 brought peace and relative prosperity to most of Europe. Enormous economic improvements transformed the continent. The catastrophic era of the world wars receded into an ever more distant past, though its long shadow continued to shape mentalities. Yet Europe was now a divided continent, living under the nuclear threat in a period intermittently fraught with anxiety.

The 100 most substantive solutions to reverse global warming, based on meticulous research by leading scientists and policymakers around the world.

A SURVIVOR’S LIFELONG QUEST FOR TRUTH AND JUSTICE MAY 2014. The Irish public woke to the horrific discovery of a mass grave containing the remains of most 800 babies in the ‘Angels’ Plot’ of Tuam’s Mother and Baby Home. What followed would rock the last vestiges of Catholic Ireland, enrage an increasingly secularised nation, and lead to a Commission of Inquiry. In The Adoption Machine, Paul Jude Redmond, Chairperson of the Coalition of Mother and Baby Homes Survivors, who himself was born in the Castlepollard Home, candidly reveals the shocking history of one of the worst abuses ...

On May 6, 2010, financial markets around the world tumbled simultaneously and without warning. In the span of five minutes, a trillion dollars of valuation was lost. The Flash Crash, as it became known, represented the fastest drop in market history. When share values rebounded less than half an hour later, experts around the globe were left perplexed. A real-life financial thriller, Flash Crash uncovers the remarkable, behind-the-scenes narrative of a mystifying market crash, a globe-spanning investigation into international fraud, and the man at the center of them both.

This charming and entertaining guide offers listeners the chance to learn and be inspired by the "untranslatable" beliefs and unique perspectives on how to live a happier life from countries around the world.

Every sign points to a collapsing worldwide population by the end of this century. In his new book Dennis Marx uses statistical and evolutionary analysis to show… That the population explosion of the 20th century has turned into the population implosion of the 21st century That worldwide human fertility is falling Humans are currently evolving exponentially faster than at any time in the past How these new trends will effect business, politics and culture. How business and investment practices can best take advantage of these trends. By examining the demographic details across the globe, ...

If you want to learn blacksmithing, then you need to buy this book. This book will expand your knowledge in the field of blacksmithing with some completed projects. It is a Do It Yourself book (DIY). It is written by Tom Zelickman with over 12 years of experience as a professional blacksmith. Among the areas covered in the book are: The science of blacksmithing and how metals behave at high temperature How to source tools you need for blacksmithing without emptying your bank account Safety measures you must take in blacksmithing to avoid getting hurt How to setup your blacksmith workshop ...

A Vermeer painting shows a military officer in a Dutch sitting room, talking to a laughing girl. In another canvas, fruit spills from a blue-and-white porcelain bowl. Familiar images that captivate us with their beauty--but as Timothy Brook shows us, these intimate pictures actually give us a remarkable view of an expanding world.

Unravel the secrets of the AI revolution in just 7 days, even if you've never written a line of code! Do terms like "Machine Learning" or "Neural Networks" confuse you? Eager to understand AI but unsure where to start? You're not alone. Many believe mastering AI is only for tech experts. But here's the truth: Anyone can learn AI, and this guide shows you how!

Women’s voices are crucial to creating inclusive, open and prosperous societies. In this book, 23 women from across the world raise their voices to share their heart-warming and empowering stories. These are the brave and courageous ones who chose to stand up, speak up and get heard! They took charge of a situation, turning challenges into inspiration. Every chapter in this volume, no matter the content, is about finding one’s authentic voice. They are lessons in perseverance, honouring your life purpose and recognising that age is no barrier to achieving your soul purpose and ...

For some, it’s the end of the world. For others, it’s just the beginning. With brilliant imagination, today’s most visionary writers point to the future in a collection curated by bestselling author Blake Crouch. These stories range from darkly comic to deeply chilling, but they all look forward. Featuring stories by Andy Weir, Amor Towles, Veronica Roth, N. K. Jemisin, Paul Tremblay, and Blake Crouch; with narration by Evan Rachel Wood, David Harbour, Jason Isaacs, Rosa Salazar, Steven Strait, and Janina Gavankar.

Quantum: Computing Nouveau has been ranked one of the top books ever written on Quantum Computing by Book Authority. Jason Schenker did a formal book signing of Quantum: Computing Nouveau at SXSW in 2019. There is a growing need for a step change in computer processing power that is driving a technological push to develop the first commercially viable quantum computer. The exponentially stronger computational potential of quantum computers could foster scientific discovery, break blockchains, and trigger a global cybersecurity arms race. To be ready for the opportunities and challenges of ...

Robert Royal chronicles the heartrending stories of heroic priests, religious, and laypeople who are being brutally persecuted, tortured, and martyred today by various groups, including Islamists, criminal gangs, political extremists, and satanic cults. He reveals how thousands more are right now living courageously under oppressive regimes facing similar threats and dangers daily.

In a world where conflict and cooperation coexist, effective leadership is the key to unlocking peace and prosperity. "The Art of War and Peace" offers a groundbreaking approach to achieving success in the most challenging of environments. By distilling the complexities of war and peace into six essential frameworks, this book provides soldiers, diplomats, and global leaders with the tools to navigate the intricacies of international relations, strategic planning, and conflict resolution. With its unique blend of timeless wisdom and modern insights, this book is a must-read for anyone ...

Zero day: a software bug that allows a hacker to break into your devices and move around undetected. One of the most coveted tools in a spy's arsenal, a zero day has the power to silently spy on your iPhone, dismantle the safety controls at a chemical plant, alter an election and shut down the electric grid (just ask Ukraine). For decades, under cover of classification levels and non-disclosure agreements, the United States government became the world’s dominant hoarder of zero days.