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Robert Hooke and Edmond Halley, whose place in history has been overshadowed by the giant figure of Newton, were pioneering scientists within their own right and instrumental in establishing the Royal Society. Although Newton is widely regarded as one of the greatest scientists of all time and the father of the English Scientific Revolution, John and Mary Gribbin uncover the fascinating story of Robert Hooke and Edmond Halley, whose scientific achievements neatly embrace the hundred years or so during which science as we know it became established.

Letty Davenport’s days working a desk job at are behind her. Her previous actions at a gunfight in Texas—and her incredible skills with firearms—draw the attention of several branches of the US government, and make her a perfect fit for even more dangerous work. The Department of Homeland Security and the NSA have tasked her with infiltrating a hacker group, known only as Ordinary People, that is intent on wreaking havoc. Letty and her reluctant partner from the NSA pose as free-spirited programmers for hire and embark on a cross country road trip to the group’s California headquarters.

In an island nation divided against itself, governed by a larger island to the east whose monarch is Elizabeth the Great, there have been decades of war. As ancient Irish clans fought to preserve their lands and their way of life, the Queen and her generals fought to tame the wild land and make it English.

Maxx King is a former Army Ranger turned cybercrime investigator trying to get his life back on track when he has an unexpected confrontation with a ruthless Chinese spy. Struggling to understand the escalating violence, he discovers a clandestine US-China conflict centered around a device of unknown origins with the power to trigger massive natural disasters.

Hailed as one of the Greatest Presidents ever, little was known about his wife's life. Join me now on a journey through the life and Paranormal dealings of Mary Todd Lincoln...History is Stranger then fiction

When their friend is chased out of the nearby woods Mirabelle and Everleigh are on the case to find out what evil lurks in The Witching Woods...

Did he do it? Waiting to hear the verdict by the jury a unimaginable thing happens and life for all changes. But the question was not answered and life is going on...but when the murders start again, it's a race for time to find out if what happened before is being done by the same man.

"Armonía Divina" es una guía esencial para parejas cristianas que buscan construir un matrimonio sólido y duradero basado en principios bíblicos. Este libro revela los secretos de una unión matrimonial bendecida, explorando desde la formación sagrada del vínculo hasta los roles y responsabilidades dentro del círculo familiar. Con profunda sabiduría y claridad, se abordan los deberes mutuos y especiales de maridos y esposas, ofreciendo una hoja de ruta para una relación llena de amor, respeto y propósito divino.

The last shot of world war two has been fired and a boy is born, destined for life in a beautiful fishing village in South West Cornwall. He is surrounded, there, by friends and a loving family and his is a childhood that dreams are made of. But in this village they chain up the swings on Sundays, and as he grows, he finds that puberty and its consequences are hushed up and must never be spoken of.

You don't have to be an expert to write a novel—you just need imagination (and an AI assistant)! AI + Imagination is your step-by-step guide to turning story ideas into finished books, using the power of artificial intelligence as your writing sidekick. Learn how to brainstorm, outline, draft, and edit while keeping your story your own. Perfect for beginners and young writers, this guide shows you how to: Grow your story like a snowflake—one layer at a time Use AI for brainstorming, beats, and plot twists Create characters, worlds, and action-packed chapters Stay in control of your ...

We now take you back to the combustible microcosm of human emotion… Where a grieving widower must face the volatile truth of his late wife. Where a methodical matriarch waits patiently to claim the man she has long desired. Where a former stable boy dares to reconcile his complicated past with his promising future. Where a one-armed gardener is torn between a devastating lie and the man he loves. DARK EXCURSIONS: second set The Lurking Darkness Grows Perilously Palpable!

A recent Gallup poll in the US found that 70 percent of those in work didn't enjoy their job. In his latest book, John C. Parkin brings the power of saying "F**k It" to the subject of doing what we love.

What is silence? In a series of short meditations, novelist and playwright John Biguenet considers silence as a servant of power, as a lie, as a punishment, as the voice of God, as a terrorist’s final weapon, as a luxury good, as the reason for torture—in short, as an object we both do and do not recognize. Concluding with the prospects for its future in a world burgeoning with noise, Biguenet asks whether we should desire or fear silence—or if it is even ours to choose.

It’s raining on Berikatanya. During the day. That hasn’t happened for three hundred years. Stripped of its time displacement before the Battle of Lembaca Ana, the Valley is once again the subject of dispute. Confrontation between the great houses is disrupted by a daytime rainstorm – unheard of since the creation of the malamajan centuries ago. Suspicion falls on the Elementals, especially Lautan, who has not been seen since the battle. Meanwhile, millions of kilometres out in space, the last Prism ship is preparing to make planetfall. Where is Lautan, and why can’t he stop the ...

Mary Stevenson, retired operator of the elite Vital Information Network Exchange (VINE), was a legend in her field—a master of uncovering hidden truths amidst webs of deception. After years of distinguished service, she disappeared into quiet obscurity. Or so it seemed. When Mary vanishes without a trace—no digital footprint, no explanation, and no leads—VINE is thrown into disarray. As panic spreads, unsettling whispers surface about a top-secret, fourth-dimensional experimental device.

“30 Days with the Men in the Arena” is a powerful biographical daily Bible study focused on personal transformation and reflection. We live in an age when manhood is under assault. This book serves as a “go to” reference, drawn from the pages of scripture, showcasing men who walked with God, experienced struggles, and pressed through to victory in the arena of life. These stories will encourage, inspire and evoke in you a greater passion for God and a genuine commitment to live life to the fullest. Each day features a different Bible character and contains a reflection section and a prayer.

The moment the SAM 7 missile left its launch tube, the political solution to end the Rhodesian bush war faltered. After thirteen long years, the brutal bush war had escalated as the protagonists crystallised their opposing beliefs drawing the country and its people towards the precipice of despair. Compassion, decency and sentimentality had no place there. The innocent civilians caught in the middle were the true victims.

Culture Smart! Peru introduces you to the changing realities of modern Peru. It describes contemporary values and attitudes, key customs and traditions, and reveals what people are like at home, in business, and in their social lives. Peruvians are outgoing, sociable, and laid-back; get to know them, and they will respond with warmth and generosity.

It is a time of magic and adventure, of chivalry and courtly love, when great evil must be met with heroic deeds. It is a time of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table. Realms of the Round Table presents for the first time an extensive collection of forgotten tales, retold for a new generation by a modern-day Merlin, the world-renowned Arthurian authority, John Matthews. Contained within are a rich feast of Arthurian love stories and tales that delve deep into the darker mysteries of the Great Wood and the denizens of fantastic lands beyond.

"A chilling and detailed look into the mindset of mass murderers..." - Gil Valle, author of Raw Deal, The Untold Story of NYPD's "Cannibal Cop." Ruined day trader Mark O. Barton describes to police where they can find the bodies of his wife and children. Supreme Gentleman (and incel “saint”) Elliot Rodger muses about being the ruler of the world. Adam Lanza, perpetrator of the Sandy Hook Massacre, imagines a horde of mewling babies has him trapped in a remote cabin. Columbine killer Eric Harris keeps an extensive diary, detailing his rage against his schoolmates and the human race, his ...