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With a focus on China, the United States, and India, this book examines the economic ambitions of the second space race. The authors argue that space ambitions are informed by a combination of factors, including available resources, capability, elite preferences, and talent pool. The authors demonstrate how these influences affect the development of national space programs as well as policy and law.

Relive the revolution that gave birth to the United States as it stands today.

The Next Space Race describes and seeks to influence the development of American space policy to ensure the US industrial base is ready to meet or surpass PRC milestones, empower and clarify the mission of the newly minted Space Force, provide guidance to NASA and other federal agencies, and incentivize private sector companies to contribute to ensuring American space primacy.

Generative artificial intelligence has caught up to years of hype. As a result, companies are scrambling to adopt and deploy generative models. Yet, there are also concerns surrounding this innovative technology. Businesses must approach this opportunity with both optimism and caution.

Step into the intriguing world of the Lucchese crime family, one of the most formidable and enigmatic factions in the American Mafia. From their humble beginnings in the early 1920s to their rise as one of the "Five Families" that dominated organized crime in New York City, the Lucchese family's captivating story is filled with ambition, power struggles, and ruthless tactics that kept them at the top of the criminal underworld.

In spite of the fact that nonverbal communication (NVC) accounts for more than 60 percent of our overall communication and, according to some estimates, as much as 93 percent of it, we are never really taught the significance of body language.

Thrust into an unfamiliar reality, Joren becomes the reluctant hero of a prophecy foretelling the rise of the Phoenix—the only force that can save Aelloria from the tyrannical Dark Lord Malazar. With his perception altered, and guided by Fenria, an AI entity bound to the artifact, Joren must navigate this game-like world, battling monstrous creatures and mastering his new abilities. Along the journey, he encounters allies, including the enigmatic rogue Lyra, holy paladin Anwar, arcane mage Kolos, and lastly, their empath healer Rafaela.

Space Adventurer Hemera Nyx blasts off across the cosmos in her reliable spaceship, the Sparrow. Bereft of memory, our hero scours the deep reaches of outer space in search of a way home. Hostile alien worlds. Strange lifeforms both friendly and not. Unstoppable intergalactic empires. Prison planets made of metal and poison. Will Hemera survive the galaxy of the future? Or will the secrets of her past find her in the cold, dark void?

Journey through the life of Napoleon Bonaparte, a man whose colossal presence continues to echo throughout history. From his humble origins in the rugged island of Corsica to his final years in remote exile, this meticulously researched and exquisitely narrated biography weaves an intricate tapestry of a life lived on a grand scale.

The universe is a playground for the ultra-rich, and Jay has found himself aboard the ultimate luxury cruise. But this isn't your ordinary vacation—it's a luxury warfare experience, where the passengers battle each other with simulated weapons and technology. What Jay is after, though, has nothing to do with the games. Worse, when an alien race arrives to reclaim their planet, the luxury warfare cruise is the only thing standing in their way.

Embark upon a journey into the past, reaching back through the fog of time to a period steeped in myth and legend. This is the epoch of Achilles, a man whose extraordinary life was so intertwined with the gods that his very birth was ordained by prophecy and influenced by divine beings.

Delve into the myth-enshrouded origins of Carthage, relive the tale of Queen Elissa, popularly known as Dido, and explore the city’s Tyrian roots. Discover the legendary maritime prowess that turned Carthage into a major power player of the ancient Mediterranean, and the complex social, political, and economic structures that underpinned its rise.

Embark on a captivating journey through Czech history with Saint Wenceslaus: A Saintly King and Patron of the Czech People. In this book, we delve into the life and legacy of Saint Wenceslaus, also known as Wenceslaus I or Václav the Good. Born near Prague, he was the son of Duke Wratislaw, raised under the teachings of his grandmother, St. Ludmila.

From the author of the best-selling series Stay Out of the Woods comes a new series focused on encounters with the most dangerous species in the North American Wilderness.

From the author of the best-selling Stay Out of the Woods series comes a new series focused on encounters with the most dangerous species in the North American Wilderness.

From the author of the best-selling series, Stay Out of the Woods, comes another series focused on encounters with the most dangerous species in the North American Wilderness.

What does it mean to be educated? Many parents have been duped into thinking that they are giving their children an education, and yet, when those children transition into adulthood, they are not at all prepared to be responsible, successful, godly people. This book carefully explains the difference between schooling and education, while offering practical insight and hope for the next generation.

This inspiring book tells the story of a courageous interpreter who selflessly supported the United States mission in Afghanistan, putting not only his own life, but also his family on the line. He shares the many challenges he and his fellow translators faced while in Afghanistan, as well as the obstacles they continue to overcome in their new lives in the United States.

In Community 215, forbidding walls keep the residents contained and obedient to the absolute power of their carefully selected council. Those within the walls are told where to work and live, who to wed, when to have children, and even how much to eat. The slightest hint of disobedience is punishable by being branded with one’s offense—or worse, being declared Outcast, banished beyond the walls to almost certain death. This way of life is the only that Rhea has ever known.

Tales from Another Dimension is a strange and fantastical collection of 10 short stories. Robbie Sheerin is inspired by classic sci-fi, invoking nightmarish twists and turns with each story.