Real Science

This is one of the boldest books in modern history. Prof. Robert Stewart challenges the very foundations of science and all of the major religions of the earth. Whether you are religious or not, you will most certainly re-evaluate everything that you have learned since childhood. This book shockingly honest and the author's views are even brutal at times. Nonetheless, the book is masterfully written and researched. It will undoubtedly be debated for decades to come.

Songs on Bronze is the first major retelling of Greek mythology in half a century; a set of lively, racy, dramatic versions of the great myths, which, in a multicultural society, are recognized more than ever as stories without equal.

For more than a century, police officers used their uniforms to control and bully criminals, which in turn led to wholesale bribery and corruption. From Victorian times up to the 1950s, this crooked atmosphere tainted the UK police image of the 'friendly Bobby'. Then came the 1960s and 1970s when the Great Train Robbery and other bigtime heists changed the rules of the 'game' forever. It was like the Wild West out there. No one knew who the good guys and who the bad guys were anymore.

Armed-encounters expert and police trainer Brian McKenna shares his expertise in a series of gripping stories involving real-life police shootouts. Step into the shoes of police officers who have run toward the sound of gunfire, who have faced attacks by deadly assailants, and who have lived to share the tale. But this book is more than just stories about courageous cops. Each story is followed by McKenna’s expert analysis of its important learning points, especially concerning how and why the officers use force and the legal aspects of self-defense and the defense of others.

Are you one of many people who are curious and even excited about the metaverse and its possibilities? Have you been hearing about NFTs, cryptocurrencies, and the metaverse, and wondering what all of this means for you? Do you want to learn more about the technologies that power the metaverse, but feel overwhelmed with all the information being thrown at you? Don’t worry, I’ve got you covered. This book will demystify certain aspects of the metaverse, as well as the technologies and developments that form the basis of this new and exciting world.

Imagine a world where a boy's dreams dictate the behavior of warriors in battle; where a young couple's only release from forbidden love is death; where religious extremism, blind hatred, and endemic corruption combine to form a lethal ideology. This is the world of Terrorists in Love. A gifted listener and storyteller, Ken Ballen takes us where no one has dared to go - deep into the secret heart of Islamic fundamentalism.

The original U.S. Constitution rests encased in glass inside the National Archives building in Washington D.C. It’s time to break the glass, take the Constitution out, and use it. But before we can effectively operate our founding document, we need to understand what it actually says and means. This audiobook is the instruction manual. For far too long, judges, politicians, and the chattering political class have “interpreted” the Constitution for you. It’s your Constitution. And it’s imperative that you understand how it should be used.

Glenn Beck's compelling message in The Real America echoes the ideas he has delivered to thousands of people with his groundbreaking Rallies for America: Once we connect with our power individually, we can empower others -- and then we can be as great and as grand as we have always wanted to be as a person, as a people, and as a nation.

My name is Ava McNealy, and I'm addicted to The Haven, an immersive virtual reality program. Who cares if tyrannical aliens rule the Earth when there are endless digital worlds to explore, monsters to fight, and team-ups with friends. But when my father is arrested as a rebel, everything changes. Desperate to save him from execution, I embark on a perilous journey through treacherous levels and uncharted realms within The Haven, where everything is not as it seems.

Pirates have long lived in the realm of romance and fantasy, symbolizing risk, lawlessness, and radical visions of freedom. But at the root of this mythology is a rich history of pirate societies—vibrant, imaginative experiments in self-governance and alternative social formations at the edges of European empire. David Graeber explores how the proto-democratic, even libertarian practices of the Zana-Malata—an ethnic group made up of mixed descendants of pirates who settled on Madagascar at the beginning of the eighteenth century—came to shape the Enlightenment project.

These days in America, racism is sporadic, not systemic. Racism is universally viewed as one of the worst characteristics a person can have. Activists invoke it so often because it is such an effective cudgel.

Mitt Romney has masterfully positioned himself as the front-runner for the 2012 Republican presidential nomination. Even though he's become a household name, the former Massachusetts governor remains an enigma to many in America, his character and core convictions elusive, his record little known. Who is the man behind that high-wattage smile? In this definitive, unflinching biography by Boston Globe investigative reporters Michael Kranish and Scott Helman, listeners will finally discover the real Romney.

"The Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Blueprint" is a transformative guide for anyone who has endured the frustration, humiliation, and pain of narcissistic abuse. It provides insight into the psyche of a narcissist and the impact of their behavior on the victim's life.. The author presents a step-by-step recovery plan. This book combines personal narratives with cutting-edge scientific research, experience, and insight to offer a unique and effective approach to recovery. This plan includes practical for healing, rebuilding self-esteem, and establishing boundaries.

Join the world renowned expert, Adrian Gilbert (a best-selling author of numerous books on the subject), as he explores the world of the esoteric and exoteric and leads us through the complexities of the mystery traditions and their role in the history of the world of modern science.

From the Periphery consists of more than 30 first-person narratives of everyday people who describe what it's like to be treated differently by society because of their disabilities. The stories are raw and painful, but also surprisingly funny and deeply inspiring. The oral histories describe anger, independence, bigotry, solidarity, and love - in the family, at school, and at the workplace. From the Periphery will become a classic collection that increases understanding of the lived experiences of people with disabilities.

Like most people, before author Donato Alfredano gets caught up in the system, he's hardly given the issue of prison a thought. But his unanticipated arrest at JFK Airport on a charge of official misconduct was a reality check that would forever change his views on incarceration, and on a larger scale, life.

Artificial intelligence has become an inherent part of our everyday life. This book empowers you with the tools to discover and learn AI systems and languages to understand how they work and benefit today’s world, to let go of the fear that AI will outsmart the human race. This book is a practical guide for all who want to understand how AI is changing the world they live in today. Are you ready to discover the AI secrets that will give you an upper hand on this rapidly developing industry?

In the digital age, where data is king, the role of data engineering has become paramount in deciphering the vast ocean of data into structured insights. "Ace the Data Engineering Job Interview" is an indispensable resource for anyone looking to stand out in the rigorous interview processes of top tech companies like Google, Amazon, Facebook, Apple, Netflix, and more.

In Finding Satoshi, you’ll follow a cryptic trail that starts with a blind ad and covert communications with an anonymous proxy. Along the way, you’ll encounter a remarkable tapestry of pain, anger, fear, guilt, staggering loss, contemplated suicide, and unconditional forgiveness. The book gives listeners the unique opportunity to join a reporter on the search of a lifetime for the creator of the world’s best-performing investment.

On its surface, the question posed by this work - Is Penn State a Real University? - seems ridiculous. Yet, its thoughtful exploration by Dr. Ben Novak, a four-term former trustee, reveals that there is far more to the answer than one might first imagine. Nearly 25 years ago, State College Magazine published the essays that form the core of this audiobook. Assembled for the first time and updated for contemporary listeners, Dr. Novak's explication - equal parts informational and inspirational - rings as true today as at the time of its original publication.