Nuclear Biological

From Annie Jacobsen, the author of the bestselling Nuclear War: A Scenario, a book on a subject that has long orbited her reporting: biological warfare. A lab accident, a bio-attack, a global pandemic, and the collapse of human society. In this essential new book, based on dozens of new...

In this comprehensive guide, military experts teach you how to survive an attack on American soil, from North Korean missiles to weaponized smallpox North Korean nukes. Dirty bombs in train stations. Chemical warfare. Americans have more reasons than ever to be afraid. If a nuclear missile...

Revealed for the first time in Racing for the Bomb, Groves played a crucial and decisive role in the planning, timing, and targeting of the Hiroshima and Nagasaki missions. Norris offers new insights into the complex and controversial questions surrounding the decision to drop the bomb in Japan and Groves' actions during World War II, which had a lasting imprint on the nuclear age and the Cold War that followed.

Rod and Lanna Scott finally reach the retirement milestone where they plan to quietly maintain an inconspicuous prepper lifestyle. An unexpected turn of good luck propels them into a world where they must try to maintain anonymity while using their new found wealth to realize their dreams of being fully prepared for the bad times that they believe are on the horizon. While the world continues to slowly disintegrate, Rod and Lanna are launched on journey that sees them prepared for bad times beyond anything they could have imagined while finding new friendships and a new found connection in ...

The Aimes family's post-apocalyptic saga continues. In the dangerous, chaotic time that emerges after the collapse of the world’s governments, Alfred and Samantha Aimes are forced to make choices that will put their family and survival skills to the test. Living under the radar is not easy and when they venture from their hidden homestead the intrepid family finds themselves at the epicenter of a titanic and deadly struggle for the heart and soul of the free world. Evil men have put in play their plans for a New World Order. They have a horrifying final solution to exterminate billions ...

Brought to you by Penguin. The Sunday Times bestselling edge-of-your-seat exploration of what would happen in the event of nuclear war, perfect for readers of American Prometheus: The Triumph and Tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer. *Shortlisted for the Baillie Gifford Prize for Non-Fiction 2024*...

A top nuclear scientist goes mad and takes an innocent family hostage at gunpoint, killing one and causing a massive standoff. A plume of radiation above New York City leads to a warehouse where, it seems, a powerful nuclear bomb was assembled just hours before. Sifting through the evidence...

When Dr. Adam Markham is diagnosed with an incurable cancer he agrees to participate in an experimental study. The study has several goals, two of which are to cure his cancer and genetically enhance his body. He is placed in suspended animation for a procedure that is expected to last months or at most a few years. Unfortunately, while he is sleeping WWIII ends civilization. Adam awakens in a deadly new world after decades instead of the much shorter time he was expecting. Together with the Artificial Intelligence that inhabits a carbon based nanotube computer installed in his brain he ...

Dr. Adam Markham was diagnosed with an incurable cancer. He only had a few months to live when he was offered the opportunity to participate in a scientific study being conducted by a top research company. If the study was a success he would be cured of his cancer and his body would approach genetic perfection. If unsuccessful he would die. He felt it was worth the risk since he would die in a few months anyway. What he didn't expect is that the suspended animation would last for years. When he awakened he was cured of his cancer and thanks to genetic engineering had been gifted with ...

Brought to you by Penguin. There is an invisible weapon among us. It will make you a victim, and a killer. A compelling, fast-paced, ticking clock narrative from the author of the bestselling Nuclear War: A Scenario. Annie Jacobsen...

The Shadow War: Warriors of the Apocalypse continues the story that began with Aaron: Subject Number Seven and was followed by Wade: Subject Number Four. No one would ever make the mistake of thinking the Kings were an ordinary family but few would understand just how extraordinary they truly were. The mysterious organization, referred to as the Cabal, that had inadvertently brought them together was also working in secret to bring down America and the rest of the world. But the Cabal wasn’t the only entity able to wage a shadow war. Using their genetic gifts and combat skills the Kings ...

Kings of the Apocalypse: The King Family Trilogy and Adam II: A Post-Apocalyptic Trilogy are both stand-alone trilogies and can be read independently. However, the storylines are parallel narratives that are closely interconnected and are best understood and appreciated if the Adam II trilogy is read first. The King siblings are the products of illegal genetic engineering research that was intended to augment their abilities. Their whole world was the lab facility that they inhabited and the personnel who saw to their most basic needs. They were too young to know that they differed from ...

A heart-pumping exploration of the biggest explosions in history, from the Big Bang to mysterious activity on Earth and everything in between The overwhelming majority of celestial space is inactive and will remain forever unruffled. Similarly, more than 90 percent of the universe's 70 billion...

Unveil the mysteries and intricacies of the global arms race with the spellbinding eBook, "Explosive Equilibrium". This comprehensive guide takes you on an enlightening journey, revealing the multi-faceted aspects of this critical phenomenon. In Chapter 1, the book sets the stage brilliantly with an engaging introduction to the concept, history, and evolution of the arms race, igniting your curiosity right from the start. Move ahead, and you're delving into the realm of arms production and supply, learning about international arms manufacturers and the regulations constraining them. "...

Non-proliferation is the attempt to prevent the spread of nuclear, biological, and chemical (NBC) weapons through international treaties and cooperative efforts to control NBC related technologies. The 1968 Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) acknowledged five nuclear power states and declared that other nations who joined the treaty would forego development of nuclear weapons. It implied the ultimate goal of all nations to be free of nuclear weapons. To enforce this treaty the International Atomic Energy Association (IAEA) conducts inspections of a nation’s declared nuclear related facilities...

On a tranquil summer night in July 2012, a trio of elderly peace activists infiltrated the Y-12 National Security Complex in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Nicknamed the "Fort Knox of Uranium", Y-12 was reputedly one of the most secure nuclear weapons facilities in the world, a bastion of warhead parts that harbored hundreds of metric tons of highly enriched uranium - enough to power thousands of nuclear bombs. The activists - a house painter, a Vietnam war veteran, and an 82-year-old Catholic nun - penetrated the complex's exterior with alarming ease.

Prepare for success on the CLEP Natural Sciences Exam with our comprehensive study guide, "Conquer the CLEP Natural Sciences Exam." This invaluable resource is designed to help you master the content and concepts tested on the exam, covering both Biological Science and Physical Science topics in depth. With a focus on the most essential content areas, our study guide is organized to align with the exam's format and content breakdown. In the Biological Science section, which constitutes 50% of the exam, topics such as the origin and evolution of life, classification of organisms, cell ...

Adam and his two companions continue to fight their way across the devastated landscape of a post-apocalyptic America. The artificial intelligence that inhabits the supercomputer implanted in Adam's brain has become more and more human. Nan, the A.I., eventually reacquires the body she feared had been lost to her forever. Adam and Nan train rigorously to gain the maximum benefit from their genetic augmentations as Adam's wolfdog, Roe, grows stronger in both body and mind. With the support of his companions Adam is able to overcome the many challenges along the way. During their journey the ...

On Warfare: A Practical Reference is an essential guide that offers an in-depth exploration of the multifaceted nature of warfare, providing readers with a comprehensive understanding of conflict, strategy, and military innovation. This book is organized into 25 categories of warfare, covering both traditional forms, such as conventional and guerrilla warfare, and emerging types like cyber warfare, hybrid warfare, and space conflict. Each category is thoroughly examined, offering insights into the evolution of tactics, key strategies, and the shifting dynamics of modern military conflicts. ...