First Energy

Twenty-four miles wide. Twenty percent of the world's oil. No real alternative. And right now — closed. The Strait of Hormuz is the most important body of water on earth that most people couldn't find on a map. Every day in normal conditions, approximately twenty million barrels of oil and a fifth of the world's liquefied natural gas transit this single narrow passage between Iran and Oman. When it is disrupted — as it is now, in the most severe closure since the 1970s energy crisis — oil prices surge, food prices rise, airlines ground flights, hospitals ration medical gases, and ...

You may feel as if you don't control your emotional energy, that it's an inevitable consequence of the world around you and the forces bearing down on you. But that's not the case. To reach your full potential, you can learn to recognize and harness the energy in your brain. Leading neuropsychologist Julia DiGangi will teach you how through eight "codes." Some of the codes will surprise you. All will fortify you. You will learn why these codes work and how to apply them to your own challenges through exercises and reflections.

A Nobel Prize-winning physicist explains what happened at the very beginning of the universe, and how we know “Science writing at its best.” ―New York Review of Books Our universe has been growing for nearly fourteen billion years. But almost everything about it can be traced back to what...

Now eighty years old, T. Boone Pickens is a legendary figure in the business world. Known as the “Oracle of Oil,” he built Mesa Petroleum, one of the largest independent oil companies in the United States. When Pickens left Mesa after a downward spiral in the company’s profits, many...

Amy’s father is alive, but can she trust him? His human allies are the same militia who want to control Amy and use her magic against the Faerene. Meantime, Faerene are vanishing. Five are dead in mysterious and isolated circumstances, and Rory is called to investigate. With threats everywhere, Amy’s adopted human family would be safest in Justice, but that would require them to live surrounded by the Faerene. Their future would change as radically as Amy’s. However, everyone’s future is changing, whether they want it to or not, because prior to the Migration through the Rift the ...

Discover the timeless Presence beyond thought in this collection of meditations from Eckhart Tolle We tend to think of meditation as a formal practice we block time out for each day. But what if every moment of your life was your meditation? For Eckhart Tolle, meditation shouldn’t be...

On an alien world, Alec finds himself inexorably drawn into an ancient war between two races – the elves and the orb – a war that has been raging across the multiverse for millions of years. The young scientist’s knowledge of dark energy – a force that flows through all matter – is coveted by both elf and orb. Alec encounters Erin – a woman with a regal bearing, but wearing a slave collar. Is she a slave? a princess? or both? Alec frees Erin and finds that she is indeed a princess who has been brutally enslaved by her nomad captors; he agrees to help her return to her people in ...

Indigenous Medicine Woman Asha Frost invites readers to learn the healing medicine of the 13 Ojibway moons and the spirit animals that will guide their wisdom journey. The Medicine you have been searching for lives within you. Follow the path of the 13 Ojibwe Moons with Animal Spirits and...

Feeding yourself shouldn’t feel impossible—but if you have ADHD, it often does. This isn’t a diet book. This is a survival guide for the days when your brain is fried, the fridge feels hostile, and executive function has left the building. Feed Me First is packed with real-life, zero-pressure food strategies for ADHD adults who forget to eat, binge on snacks, or stare blankly into the fridge wondering what food even is. Inside, you’ll find: ✅ No-cook meals and snack combos that actually fill you up ✅ Lazy-person grocery lists and zero-shame batch ideas ✅ 5-minute food wins for...

From a young, award-winning scientist, a “thoughtful and illuminating” (Nature) look at one of the most compelling and historic turning points of our time—the race to harness the power of the stars and produce controlled fusion, creating a practically unlimited supply of clean energy. The...

A “meticulously researched” (The New York Times Book Review) examination of energy transitions over time and an exploration of the current challenges presented by global warming, a surging world population, and renewable energy—from Pulitzer Prize- and National Book Award-winning author...

A Quantum Leap in Science Fiction with a Curveball Ending for All Sci-Fi Lovers! Get ready to dive into a thought-provoking journey that redefines first contact with extraterrestrials! The story follows the inhabitants of Cronin, an advanced alien civilization that has spent 3,000 years searching for signs of intelligent life beyond their planet. They first detected Earth in 1945 when they picked up radio signals, which set them on an intergalactic quest to learn all about us. With access to over 90% of Earth's knowledge through the Internet, they've studied our history, technology, and ...

We search for the origin of the "lamlee" and can now transition huge distances across space. The technological advances we brought back to Earth have already begun an exodus of colonists who are unprepared for the challenges. We have the slaver race of Allung on the run but there are other races and threats. Successful trade puts Earth at risk -- too much progress throws all our values into disarray and Earth may pay the price. Gaining the knowledge is unavoidable and we are constantly at risk.

Harness your energy and unlock your full potential to live a harmonious life. Energy Secrets is the essential guide for anyone wanting to become the master of their own energy. Multi-award-winning healer and teacher Antonia Harman will show you how to transform your energy and thrive. From...

Read by Ethan Hawke, with an introduction read by Willie Nelson, himself! For the first time ever, and to help celebrate his 90th birthday in 2023, American icon Willie Nelson provides the stories behind the lyrics of 160 of his favorite songs. From his earliest work in the 1950s to today...

The qualities that men love and look for in a woman while on a date will be very, very different from the qualities women want and desire most in a man. Unfortunately, it's this lack of knowledge regarding these differences that tends to confuse and trip many women up during those first few dates. If you don't know what men want and what makes them feel love-smitten on a date, then you might find yourself struggling to connect with quality men and unable to keep them interested in you.

💪 Feel flat in the morning, heavy at the waist, and not firing like you used to? It’s not just age—it’s circulation, hydration, and hormones working against you. The Blue Salt Trick for Men gives you a straight-shooting morning routine designed to support testosterone health, ignite nitric oxide flow, and bring back the Alpha-level confidence you want—in the gym, at work, and in the bedroom. 🔥 What’s inside: ✅ The exact Blue Salt Morning Mix—a simple mineral formula that jump-starts stamina and drive. ✅ The 7-Day Kickstart to flatten bloat, sharpen focus, and reset ...

The transition to clean energy is moving far too slowly. Trapped by a century of fossil fuel investments and politicians that struggle to plan beyond the next election, the “Big Grid” that powers our modern world is outdated and in dire need of an upgrade. Freeing Energy offers a new and faster path towards a clean energy future — one that is more reliable, more equitable, and cheaper.

Robert Kobe is an entrepreneur but the first (accidental) interstellar flight far exceeds his expectations. -Their first contact is our first contact.-Now Robert is the alien on a planet of aliens.-Unable to speak a word of the language.-No money – no contacts – no ship – no food - but lots of technical expertise....A hunted criminal who: -Threatens to destroy a civilization...he made a choice. -Kills hundreds to make a point...is he justified? -Forces a Trade agreement...by himself with a planet - justified? -Faces legal troubles at home.-Faces violence from other corporations. -Must...

Everything Wrong with the United Kingdom: The Decay of the First Modern Nation The United Kingdom is no longer merely under strain; it is being liquidated to fund a model of managed decline. In Everything Wrong with the United Kingdom, Bernd Riemann provides a clinical, hard-hitting examination of the structural rot currently hollowing out the first modern nation. Moving beyond the short-term rhetorical skirmishes of the British political class, the book reveals a nation facing deep-seated crises that cannot be solved through the current vocabulary of Westminster politics. From the ...