Higher Worlds

An Unstoppable Force Meets an Unyielding Will In a world teetering on the edge of chaos, where technology and ambition collide with deadly consequences, a new threat emerges from the shadows. A ruthless warlord has discovered a way to automate the production of a potent drug, setting the stage for a monopoly that could upend the global pharmaceutical industry. His plan could lead to mass murder on an unprecedented scale, and the clock is ticking. Enter Natalie, a determined CIA agent with a haunted past and a desperate need to salvage her career. Driven by revenge, she sets her sights on ...

The author makes deference to critical and visionary points of view in an effort to express a nearly impossible idea: an idea which includes a Theory of objective knowledge and ultimately reality. Coppedge, who has been quoted in Book Forum and elsewhere, here addresses the subject of universalism from many angles, each contributing like a fragment of Indra's web to the coherent picture of a cosmos which consists of many overlapping complexities. Staring from behind ordinary concepts of reality, the universal is a realm which the author describes in vivid terms: a unique idea of omniscience...

In 1932, Hazel Ying Lee, a nineteen-year-old American daughter of Chinese immigrants, sat in on a friend's flight lesson. It changed her life. In less than a year, a girl with a wicked sense of humor, a newfound love of flying, and a tough can-do attitude earned her pilot's license and headed for China to help against invading Japanese forces. In time, Hazel would become the first Asian American to fly with the Women Airforce Service Pilots. As thrilling as it may have been, it wasn't easy.

A fantasy romance of soulbonds, forbidden love, and power that refuses to be tamed. Elowen’s light magic stirs beneath her skin, igniting ancient runes and awakening a force long feared by the ruling council. Cast out, she finds herself in a dangerous alliance with the two boys she once called family: Darius, heir to Thorn Keep, and Lucien, the blade sworn to protect him. Both want her. Both would fight for her. And Elowen? If she waits too long to choose, there may be nothing left to fight for. As shadow creatures rise and ancient corruption spreads, Elowen must survive a brutal fire ...

With real-life case studies, industry insights, and actionable steps, this book is your blueprint for success in Agile. Whether you’re a beginner looking to break in or an experienced professional aiming for six figures, you’ll discover exactly what it takes to thrive in today’s Agile job market. The Agile world is evolving—those who adapt will lead. Are you ready to step up and seize the opportunity?

There are some features that are common to best-selling authors, irrespective of their locations, and the time of their writing careers. There are also some features that are common to best-selling books, irrespective of who their authors are, where they were written and when they were written. Anyone who understands those features and also applies them rightly in his writing career has a high probability of becoming a best-selling author because the same causes produce the same effects everywhere and every time, irrespective of who applies them. Most authors cannot become best-selling ...

Marketing legend David Norton orchestrated the initiatives that made Harrah's/Caesars Entertainment one of the greatest marketing companies in the world. His approach of using data to identify opportunities for the business, developing the narrative to sell throughout the organization and partnering with various constituents to drive successful implementation operationally is unparalleled. In The High Roller Experience, he shares his secrets to creating an unbeatable marketing strategy.

For better or worse - be it militarily, politically, economically, technologically, or culturally - Americans have had a profound role in shaping the wider world beyond them. The United States has been a savior to some, a curse to others, but either way such views are often based on a caricature of American actions and intentions. American foreign relations, then, is a subject of immense global importance that provokes strong emotions and much debate, but often based on deep misunderstanding.

Things are looking up for Mr. and Mrs. Cho. Their dream of franchising their Korean plate lunch restaurants across Hawai'i seems within reach after a visit from Guy Fieri boosts the profile of Cho's Delicatessen. Their daughter, Grace, is busy finishing her senior year of college, while her older brother, Jacob, just moved to Seoul to teach English. But when a viral video shows Jacob trying—and failing—to cross the Korean demilitarized zone, nothing can protect the family from suspicion and the restaurant from waning sales.

A Love Story for the Soul This is not a conventional book, nor story for that matter. It is more a suggestion of something, a whimsical glimpse inside the world of soul. It is a tale of a soul’s journey into life. Colourful landscapes, evocative passages and poetic rests makes each page a pleasure to read and reflect. Its mystery is part of the appeal. The Garden is an elegant spiritual classic that represents wholeness and reminds us of the cosmic model of our relationship to the infinite. Taking up this book is like entering a gateway into a safe refuge of inner reflection. But The ...

In this fully revised and updated third edition, Jeffrey N. Wasserstrom and Maura Elizabeth Cunningham provide cogent answers to urgent questions regarding the world's newest superpower and offer a framework for understanding China's meteoric rise from developing country to superpower. Framing their answers through the historical legacies that largely define China's present-day trajectory, Wasserstrom and Cunningham introduce listeners to the Chinese Communist Party, the building boom in Shanghai, and the environmental fallout of rapid Chinese industrialization.

Feeling feverish, tired, or achy? Listening to Gina Kolata's engrossing account of the 1918 Influenza epidemic is sure to give you the chills. A gripping work of science writing, Flu addresses the prospects for a great epidemic recurring, and considers what can be done to prevent it.

Live Better, Feel Better, Be Inspired – Discover the Low Carb Lifestyle That Changed My Life In a world overflowing with sugary snacks, processed foods, and carb-heavy temptations, it can feel impossible to take back control of your health. But what if you could? In Living Low Carb in a High Carb World, I share the honest, practical, and empowering journey that helped me lose 30 pounds and reverse type 2 diabetes—without gimmicks, starvation, or guilt. This isn't just another diet book. It's a lifestyle shift rooted in science, real food, and real-life experience. What you’ll find ...

It's November 2022. The human race has been wiped out by the 6DM virus (Six Days Maximum - the longest you've got before your organs disintegrate and you melt from the inside out). The end of the world as we know it. Yet someone is still alive. Alone in a new world of burning cities, rotting corpses and ravenous rats, one woman has survived. A woman who has spent her whole life compromising what she wants and hiding how she feels to meet other people's expectations. But with no one else left, who will she become now that she's completely alone?

Embark on an enchanting journey with "Geocaching 101" — a thrilling read that promises to transform amateurs into skilled treasure hunters. This in-depth guide is the key to unlocking the exhilarating world of Geocaching, a fascinating hobby that merges technology, problem-solving skills, and outdoor exploration. The book starts off by gently introducing the reader to the captivating world of Geocaching, paving the way for a smooth and dynamic learning curve. Chapters 2 and 3 then dive into essential geocaching equipment and the critical role of GPS technology while setting up the basis ...

The Enlightenment: An Idea and Its History provides a critical historical analysis of the Enlightenment in England, Scotland, France, Germany, and the United States from c. 1650 to the present. It argues that the degree of commonality between social and intellectual movements in each—and, more broadly, between the five societies—has been overstated for polemical purposes. Clark shows that the concept of 'the Enlightenment' was not widely adopted in those societies until the mid-twentieth century; indeed, that it was unknown in the eighteenth.

Discover a Thrilling Journey to Save Humanity In a world teetering on the brink of annihilation, time is the only currency that matters. The world has months to live, and as the clock ticks down, an extraordinary hero must rise. Dive into a gripping saga where the fate of humanity hangs by a thread, and the line between the earthly and the celestial blurs. An angel walks among us, cloaked in mystery and purpose. Her mission: to save the souls of the innocent and the guilty alike. But she's not alone in this divine quest. As old friends must reunite, they find themselves embroiled in a ...

In light of the intertwining logics of military competition and economic interdependence at play in US-China relations, Trading with the Enemy examines how the United States has balanced its potentially conflicting national security and economic interests in its relationship with the People's Republic of China (PRC). To do so, Hugo Meijer investigates a strategically sensitive yet under-explored facet of US-China relations: the making of American export control policy on military-related technology transfers to China since 1979.

Centered in the Dordogne region of Southwestern France, one of Europe's most concentrated regions for Neandertal and early modern human occupations, writer Beebe Bahrami follows and participates in the work of archaeologists who are doing some of the most comprehensive and global work to date on the research, exploration, and recovery of our ancient ancestors. From this prehistoric perch, Bahrami gets to know firsthand the Neandertals and the people who love them.

Established by the leaders of the country's only successful slave revolt in the mid-19th century, Cross River still evokes the fierce rhythms of its founding. In lyrical prose and singular dialect, a saga beats forward that echoes the fables carried down for generations - like the screecher birds who swoop down for their periodic sacrifice, and the water women who lure men to wet deaths.