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Earth is doomed. At least, that’s what the Relicans say. Tierney Dawson isn’t sure if the aliens are telling the truth. An asteroid hurtling towards Earth? Only a month until collision? It’s all pretty hard to swallow, especially coming from Tausson Corwin, a young, hot-tempered, and dismissive commander who says all of humanity must evacuate onto their spaceship. But as the President’s Chief of Staff, it’s Tierney’s job to take it seriously, and to work with Commander Corwin on America’s disaster response. Soon she sees past the commander’s gruff exterior, and finds herself...

New York Times best-selling author David Talbot and New Yorker journalist Margaret Talbot illuminate “America’s second revolutionary generation” in this gripping history of one of the most dynamic eras of the 20th century - brought to life through seven defining radical moments that offer vibrant parallels and lessons for today.

You have too much stuff! Your closets are filled with clothes you never wear. You have not seen your kitchen counters in months. Your junk drawer has exploded into an entire room of things you don't use. How can we say that when we don't even know you? Well, because most people do and we were just like you. In 2008 we put our decluttering and downsizing skills to the ultimate test: Get Rid of Everything we owned in order to follow our dream and travel around the world.

Donald Trump isn't a despot. But he is increasingly acting like the "despot's apprentice", an understudy in authoritarian tactics that threaten to erode American democracy, including attacking the press, threatening rule of law by firing those who investigate his alleged wrongdoings, using nepotism to staff the White House, and countless other techniques. Donald Trump is borrowing tactics from the world's dictators and despots.

Adrift at sea for weeks, a rescue party finally offers safe haven to the four survivors who escaped the island. But the civilized society they've always known has fallen....and a fractured, dangerous anarchy has taken its place.

Socialite Abigail Mulholland has spent a lifetime surrounded by luxury…until her scenic flight plummets into the remote Australian wilderness. When rescue doesn’t come, she finds herself thrust into a world of deadly snakes and primitive conditions in a landscape that is both brutal and beautiful. But trekking the wilds of Kakadu means fighting two wars—one against the elements and the other against the magnetic pull she feels toward fellow survivor Mackenzie, a much younger man.

Gay cowboy passions flame bright and bold on the Golden Circle Ranch, where the only boundaries are those you make. When two city boy best friends decided to spend some time between college terms out a West on a ranch, it turned out Dillon had an uncle, who had invested some money in a ranch on Colorado, New Mexico border. They were pleasantly surprised by how good looking all the cowboys were in the pictures his uncle sent.

The election of Donald Trump in 2016, like most of his campaign, came as a shock to many Americans. How could a man so lacking in capacity, so void of any intellectual heft, become the president of the United States? How could a man with no detectable personal qualities outside of resentment and the will to dominate appeal to millions of Americans, enough so that he was able to win the highest office in the land? With this book, journalist Amanda Marcotte will outline how Trump was the inevitable result of American conservatism’s degradation into an ideology of blind resentment.

Late Have I Loved You, Recollections of a Life - Foreword by Mike Aquilina - is Grammy / Dove award winning, multi-platinum selling, Best-Selling Author John Michael Talbot's first autobiography.

STATECRAFT is about everything to do with creating, maintaining and adapting States and Governments. Internally and externally. Produced by Colin Talbot, Professor of Government (emeritus) at the University of Manchester, UK. TWITTER: @colinrtalbot EMAIL: colin.talbot@manchester.ac.uk

After struggling to get a part time job, cute, blonde, blue-eyed nineteen year old art student Calvin Hobart lands a sales position at the enchanting erotic realm of the shop Sexy Whimsy Wonders, where he embarks on a journey of discovery through the magic of sex toys and erotic games. When Mr. Bombast, the owner, encourages him to explore new products at home, Calvin’s excitement ignites as he learns about the sensual world of the variety of items the shop offers for sale.

Sixteen-year-old Charlie Frith has problems. His crush is dating someone else, his sisters have glitter-bombed his prosthesis (again), and he's a seer-of-spirits in York, the most haunted city in England, and all his friends are ghosts. To make matters worse, it seems that famous spirits are mysteriously vanishing from York's haunted streets and alleys. Charlie is determined to stay out of it, but Sam, the irritating new seer in town, expects him to track down who -- or what -- is responsible and uncover the dark purpose behind these disappearances.

When hot-headed Zena's parole conditions lead her to the local turtle breeding ground to investigate the decline in hatchlings, she and her sister make an unexpected and horrific discovery. Now they're dodging bullets and running for their lives, and there's only one person who can help: her sister's ex-boyfriend.

Are you forever one paycheck away from financial disaster? Take control of your finances, streamline your spending, and amplify your savings, all in record time – even if you've been living paycheck to paycheck for years! Tired of seeing your paycheck vanish before your eyes? Feeling overwhelmed by mounting debts, unexpected expenses, or a constant lack of savings? Are you struggling to make sense of your personal finances and don’t know where to start? Rest assured, you don't have to endure the financial chaos forever. This is NOT your typical dry, academic finance book, filled with ...

Famed songwriter and musician John Michael Talbot - an early proponent of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal movement - weaves together prayer, biblical teaching, songs, and contemplative thought to examine the gifts of the Holy Spirit. Topics include: tongues and its interpretation, healing, miracles, prophecy, and discernment. Talbot skillfully introduces listeners to wisdom from varied saints and church leaders, biblical studies, theology, and church history, helping believers moor their spiritual experience to God's truth.

Rogues Gallery Uncovered, the podcast of bad behaviour in period costume. True (ish) stories of history’s most fascinating and scandalous men and women.From Casanova and Mata Hari to Errol Flynn and Rasputin, it’s a history podcast with a difference. Join lovable rogue Simon Talbot every fortnight for bawdy, colourful tales of ‘Libertines, Lotharios and Complete Bastards.’ It’s funny, shocking, shameless and doesn’t mention Jane Austin once!It’s not suitable for kids or easily offended grownups.

Ex-army hero Levi (Codename: Wasp) has flown choppers in the most hellish places, but when he and his team are sent to find out why Station Eleven has gone dark, heading into the most hostile place on earth makes the nightmares he’s been through seem like child’s play. Levi hasn’t believed in a cause since a failed mission cost him everything, but saving the brilliant scientist from the icy clutches of ruthless murderers has finally given him something to fight for.

Discover the hidden world of high-end watch collecting and investing with this comprehensive guide. Written by an expert in the field, this book takes you on a journey through the history, technology, and market trends of the luxury watch industry. With insider tips and insider knowledge, you'll learn how to navigate the complex and exciting world of high-end watch investment.

For the first time, journalist and historian David Talbot turns inward in this intimate journey through the life-changing year following his stroke, a year that turned his life upside down, and ultimately, saved him. In his signature voice and with powerful storytelling, Talbot examines the physical, emotional, and psychological impact his stroke has had on his identity. Along the way Talbot offers listeners insider stories on the wild early days of internet journalism, insights into the new tech culture, the down and dirty of Hollywood, and much more.

Once upon a time, there was Cinderella and her Prince Charming, but it may well be that both of them had brothers whose stories have been neglected until now.... Like Cinderella, her half brother is forced to do menial worth in the garden and dusty stables, so he is called Dustino. He grows up to be as sweet and lovely as she does, despite cinders and dust.