Classic Control

Everything seems to be coming together for Joey Pigza. His new meds are making his ADD more manageable, and he finally feel in control. But will he renewed relationship with his recovering-alcoholic father make him lose it all? "Struggling to please everyone even as he sees himself hurtling...

Myke Cole is an expert at ratcheting up suspense and delivering pulse-pounding adventure that leaves audiences breathless. In Shadow Ops: Control Point, the world has seemingly gone mad. People are waking up with magical powers, such as the ability to raise the dead or call forth storms. The only thing staving off a plunge into chaos is the Supernatural Operations Corps, headed by Oscar Britton. But when Oscar exhibits a power of his own, the hunter becomes the hunted.

Master storyteller Stephen King presents the classic, terrifying #1 New York Times bestseller about a terrifying otherworldly discovery and the effects it has a on a small town. “Late last night and the night before, Tommyknockers, Tommyknockers, knocking at the door…” On a beautiful June...

This is a book of questions, not answers. It asks what can be known, what can be believed, and what it means to face the unknown. In the year 2060, death is outlawed. Surveillance is absolute. Life is mandatory. Markus Blackshaw has never left his apartment. Every moment of his existence is tracked by Milli, the artificial intelligence that governs the Global Protectorate. Nothing is left to chance. Not your sleep. Not your thoughts. Not your death. But then Elwood appears—a man who doesn’t belong. And with him, the truth: this world was never meant to last. The prophecy has been ...

¿Por qué las pesadillas distópicas del pasado se parecen tanto a nuestra realidad actual? George Orwell trazó un mapa del futuro que muchos temen que ya ha llegado. Esta colección esencial reúne 1984 y Rebelión en la granja, dos obras maestras que exploran la manipulación psicológica y la lucha del individuo contra el Estado.

1984 no es solo una novela; es una advertencia urgente. En la nación totalitaria de Oceanía, el Gran Hermano vigila cada movimiento y la Policía del Pensamiento castiga la disidencia. Winston Smith trabaja reescribiendo la historia para el Partido, pero en su interior esconde un secreto mortal: sueña con la rebelión.

The mission was a failure. The crew is dead or dying. Soon, a derelict ship will be the only remnant of this expedition, towering above the primeval landscape of a prehistoric planet. But the ship's AI holds the seeds of a new mission in a program designed by the last surviving crew member—one that will take decades, if not centuries, to complete, and will possibly set a new course for all of humankind. This beloved sci fi classic—which explores themes related to space travel, mind uploading, and first contact—is no less contemporary today than it was in 1972, when it won the ...

Across the country and in every nation, people are waking up with magical talents. Untrained and panicked, they summon storms, raise the dead, and set everything they touch ablaze. Army officer Oscar Britton sees the worst of it. A lieutenant attached to the military's Supernatural Operations Corps, his mission is to bring order to a world gone mad. Then he abruptly manifests a rare and prohibited magical power, transforming him overnight from government agent to public enemy number one.

Wynne might have been human once. It's hard to say. Now he's a bunker core, a nanomachine controller responsible for an entire complex. Of course, the place is a bit wrecked. And the world outside is in ruins. And he's pretty sure that whoever put him here is going to come looking for him at some point....

Alien invaders take one of America’s most contentious issues, Gun Control, and use it for their interest.

The forces behind an economic crisis in the making A “problem of twelve” arises when a small number of institutions acquire the means to exert outsized influence over the politics and economy of a nation. The Big Three index funds of Vanguard, State Street, and BlackRock control more than...

Step back in time and rekindle your childhood memories with "Retro Gaming with Raspberry Pi"—the ultimate guide to transforming your Raspberry Pi into the ultimate retro gaming machine. Relive the nostalgia of playing iconic games from classic consoles and discover a treasure trove of hidden gems, indie titles, and homebrew specials, all from the comfort of your home! Starting with an introduction to the Raspberry Pi, this exciting eBook unveils the secrets of selecting the right model and setting up the hardware for your retro gaming project. Dive deep into the world of RetroPie and ...

The Bible challenges us in Romans 12:2 to not be conformed to this world but to be transformed by renewing our minds. Our natural human tendencies are strongly bent toward selfishness. It permeates our being and aggressively reveals itself in our interactions. Our culture seems to be pushing further and further toward the trend of selfishness. In a world of societal pressure, constant competition, and drive for material possessions and pleasure, I challenge you to take a deeper look at your life and ways in which you can kill selfishness. I want to challenge our way of thinking. I want to ...

Two classic filmmaking books in one box set: Fast, Cheap and Under Control: Lessons Learned from the Greatest Low-Budget Movies of All Time--Learn the tricks and pitfalls of low-budget filmmaking from 33 successful independent films and the filmmakers who created them. Fast, Cheap and Written That Way: Top Screenwriters on Writing for Low-Budget Movies--Hollywood's top screenwriters look back at their early low-budget efforts and provide valuable tips, tricks, and advice on how to create a solid screenplay for a low-budget movie.

What does it mean to escape when love, obligation, and habit quietly close in? In “The Escape” by Katherine Mansfield, a quiet domestic moment becomes the stage for an unspoken emotional reckoning between a husband and wife. As they prepare for an evening out, small gestures, clipped remarks, and inner reflections reveal the tensions beneath their long-standing marriage. What appears outwardly calm is charged with resentment, fatigue, and the desire—felt by both—for freedom from roles that no longer bring comfort.

The Million Dollar Secret Hidden in Your Mind is one of the most extraordinary books of mental mastery ever written - yet it has been largely forgotten since it first appeared in 1963. Now, acclaimed historian and New Thought writer Mitch Horowitz brings this powerful guidebook to a new generation. This special condensed edition includes Mitch’s new introduction, which directs you to the book’s most powerful secrets.

PROGRAM YOUR MIND TO CURB YOUR SPENDING AND IMPROVE YOUR FINANCESAlways broke? Spending more than you make? Enlist the unlimited power of your mind to assist you in cultivating financial responsibility with this proven two-part system of spoken and subliminal suggestions.In track 1-Hypnosis-you...

PROGRAM YOUR BRAIN TO RAPIDLY HEAL YOUR BODYExtensive research has validated the mind's ability to assist and accelerate the healing process. Enlist the unlimited power of your mind to ease chronic pain and incorporate a healing awareness with this proven two-part system of spoken and subliminal...

A stolen Desert Eagle, a weapon designed to protect warriors defending their nations, the official sidearm of the Israeli military, continues its fall from grace in LA misadventures.