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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 ...

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...

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...

Brain First, Fork Second: A Practical Guide to Using Nutrition for Better Mental Health, Balanced Energy, and Everyday Emotional Resilience. What if the food on your plate could help ease anxiety, lift low moods, and steady your energy? In Brain First, Fork Second, Kennedy Allen combines science, personal experience, and practical strategies to show how nutrition can become a powerful tool for supporting your mental health. If you’ve ever felt drained after sugar crashes, foggy from skipping meals, or overwhelmed by conflicting diet advice, this audiobook will help you cut through the noise.

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 ...

Unlock the strength and wisdom in your own lineage, connect with ancestral guides and animal spirits, and discover the healing powers of Indigenous Medicine.The Medicine you have been searching for lives within you. Follow the path of the 13 Ojibwe Moons with Animal Spirits and Ancestors as your...

Within the World of Paradigm Lost, there are three great ages. This adventure is found in The Founder's Age. Shamanism. Post-Apocalyptic Survival. Found Family. Spiritual Centering. A magical tale of the cyclical nature of belief; of the rise of spirituality; and the endurance of myth. This isn’t just a story about surviving after an apocalypse. It’s about the much deeper work of healing trauma and rediscovering connection to one’s self; to others; and to the divine. This is a story of reclaiming spiritual power in a broken world. Daphne was a desert nomad traveling with a family ...

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.

Magical Realism. Shamanism. Post-apocalyptic survival. Coming of age. Found Family. All of that and more in a short adventure in future Oregon after the great Cascadia Subduction Zone earthquakes have ravaged the west. Meet Rodney, a seven year old boy who can see the spirits of the dead. Meet Justin, a mostly-absent father who still wishes the best for his son. Meet AJ, the bridge between them and commander of the militia forces sent to liberate the community of Sutherlin from their evil overlords. There are three ages in the World of Paradigm Lost. The Founder's Age holds the Apocrypha of...

He's my landlord. He's twenty years older. He keeps finding reasons to knock on my door. I came to Falcon Peak to hide. After a scandal destroyed everything I built, I needed somewhere cheap and anonymous to start over. The apartment above Cole Construction was both. I didn't count on Garrett Cole. He owns the building. He owns half the town. And he looks at me like he wants to own me, too. He's too old for me. I'm too much of a mess for him. This is supposed to be a landlord-tenant relationship, nothing more. But when the heat breaks again, and he shows up at midnight, neither of us is ...

Living Trees: The Secret of the Silent Guardians” The INTRODUCTION There is a whisper moving among the leaves. A voice that doesn't need language to be heard. A life that beats… in silence. This book is not a simple collection of trees and plants. It is a testimony. A spiritual and ancestral journey toward understanding that Nature is not an ornament of the planet, but its living conscience tree; every root, every drop of sap is a sacred record of the original creation. They are guardians. Some as ancient as the world's first breath. Others, planted by cosmic travelers in forgotten ages...

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 ...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

You’re not broken—and you don’t need another rigid plan. You need a holistic, practical approach that honors your unique body and empowers you to take control of your health. Written by board-certified Nurse Practitioner Rebecca Crawforth, The Ultimate Health & Wellness Guide blends modern science with functional, mind-body strategies. Drawing from clinical expertise and personal experience, Rebecca offers a clear, empowering roadmap to lasting well-being—without overwhelm or perfectionism.

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...

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...