Global Games

Renowned sportswriter David Goldblatt has been hailed by the Wall Street Journal for writing "with the expansive eye of a social and cultural critic". In The Games, Goldblatt delivers a magisterial history of the biggest sporting event of them all: the Olympics. He tells the epic story of the games from their reinvention in Athens in 1896 to the present day, chronicling classic moments of sporting achievement from Jesse Owens to Nadia Comaneci, the Miracle on Ice to Usain Bolt.

Across the globe, five strangers receive a horrifying message from an unknown number. The person you love most is in danger. To save them, each must play The Game—a sinister unknown entity that has a single rule: there can only be one winner. If you lose, your loved one will die. But what is The Game—and why have they been chosen?

Global Game: A Straightforward Guide to Dating Women Around the World is the no-fluff handbook every man needs before stepping into the international dating scene. Written by bestselling author and world traveler A.D. Nettles, this guide blends real talk, cultural insight, and hard-earned wisdom to help you date smarter, safer, and with more confidence abroad. Whether you're looking for love, fun, or something in between, this book covers it all — from avoiding scams and navigating language barriers to spotting red flags and building genuine connections. If you're ready to level up your ...

What explains the massive worldwide success of video games such as Fortnite, Minecraft, and Pokemon Go? Game companies and their popularity are poorly understood and often ignored from the standpoint of traditional business strategy. What lessons can we draw from its major successes and failures about the future of entertainment?

The ultimate (unofficial) Survivor book for fans from the contestant-turned-host of Rob Has a Podcast. Rob Cesternino has probably talked more Survivor than any other person on the planet. After playing in Survivor: The Amazon and All-Stars, Rob built a community amongst Survivor’s online fans...

INCLUDES LIVE AUDIO RECORDINGS! The New York Times Bestseller #1 Wall Street Journal Bestseller The essential leadership playbook. Learn the principles and guiding philosophies of Bill Gates, Jeff Bezos, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Warren Buffett, Oprah Winfrey, and many others through illuminating...

Embark on a journey down the most famous trade route in history, a name that conjures images of endless camel caravans, lost desert cities, and courageous merchants. The historical reality of the Silk Road, however, was far more complex and fascinating than a single golden road. This book unveils the sprawling, shifting web of arteries that for a millennium pulsed with life, connecting the great empires of the East and West for the first time. The story begins with a desperate geopolitical gambit, as Han China, locked in a struggle with the nomadic Xiongnu, sent the envoy Zhang Qian on an ...

From a secretive jungle-covered island in the Pacific to the sands of the Middle East. From the smog-filled alleyways of China to the passageways of a US Navy destroyer. The War Planners series follows different members of the military and intelligence community as they uncover a Chinese plot to begin the next world war, and attack America.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A roadmap to what lies ahead and the decisions we must make now to stave off the next global economic and financial crisis, from one of the world’s most influential economic thinkers and the author of When Markets Collide “The one economic book you must read...

"This is more than a post-mortem of a hit game; it's the anatomy of a cross-media phenomenon that soared across industries." John Schulte "Essential reading for anyone in the games industry." Nitish Mittersain Billions of downloads. Global recognition. Presence in Hollywood, Netflix, Roblox...

"Beyond Borders" is a comprehensive guide to gaming localization that is destined to become a linchpin for anyone interested in the subject, from beginners to veterans. This book presents a fascinating expedition into the vibrant confluence of language, culture, technology, and gaming, unfurling the spectrum of knowledge needed to craft immersive gaming experiences for global audiences. In "Beyond Borders," you'll traverse through the defining principles of game localization, realizing its indispensable role in the ever-evolving gaming landscape. The book peels back the layers of the game ...

The final battle has begun. NSOC CDR Alex Carter and his team face an enemy unlike any they have fought before: an artificial intelligence system designed to predict, manipulate, and dominate human choice itself. Phoenix’s ultimate weapon has awakened, and its reach spans continents. In a world on the edge of collapse, Carter must lead the charge to shut it down - knowing each step might be his last. From collapsing cities to digital warzones, The End Game is Book 6 in the Digital Siege Series, and the explosive finale where loyalty is tested, sacrifices are demanded, and humanity’s ...

In Bloody Foreigners and The Last Wolf, Robert Winder explored the way Britain was shaped first by migration and then by hidden geographical factors. Now, in Soft Power he explores the way modern states are asserting themselves not through traditional realpolitik but through alternative means: business, language, culture, ideas, sport, education, music, even food...the texture and values of history and daily life.

If you’ve ever wondered what witches were really like, spend one weekend traveling from Salem to Samhain—without leaving your couch. Unlock a thousand years of witch lore in 30 nights—no textbooks dull lectures. If pop-culture magic is your gateway, explore the real legends behind it in 7 spellbinding chapters From cauldrons to courtrooms in 24 hours: decode how history made the witch If you love Halloween, keep the wonder alive all year with a nightly 10-minute read Myths Myth #1: “Witches are only a Salem story.” The truth prowls across continents—Nordic sagas, Mediterranean ...

Trivia, Folklore, History, Stories, Jokes, Games, Downloadable Word Search & Crossword Puzzles, 9+ BONUSES: #1 TRIVIA from Witches of the World: Hocus Pocus, Harry Potter, Bewitched, Charmed, Wizard of OZ, Wicked... 🔥 Salem was only the beginning. The truth is stranger, scarier, funnier than you’ve ever imagined. 🔥 Everyone thinks they know America's witches. Salem witch trials, black hats, broomsticks, mysterious cauldrons bubbling. But that’s the myth. The reality? Witchcraft stories spread across the entire continent. From New England’s Puritan paranoia to Southern swamps, ...

Building upon the framework of his original research, along with new information, and an examination of current events; the author has compiled a complete narrative for the globalist conspiracy that is threatening to usher in their new Socialist society. All of the pieces of the puzzle can now be put together to reveal the complete picture for what the world's Elite have been planning for us. These 'Men of the Pyramid' have used their wealth and influence, along with a network of interlocking organizations to bring about the kind of change necessary to create chaos in the world– so it can...

Bill McKibben’s groundbreaking book The End of Nature - issued in dozens of languages and long regarded as a classic - was the first book to alert us to global warming. But the danger is broader than that: Even as climate change shrinks the space where our civilization can exist, new technologies like artificial intelligence and robotics threaten to bleach away the variety of human experience. Falter tells the story of these converging trends and of the ideological fervor that keeps us from bringing them under control.

The fate of the 21st century may be decided in the Western Pacific. As China pushes from maritime control toward global dominance, the world stands at a crossroads. Will rising tensions spiral into open conflict—or can the region find a path to stability? The Great Power Game in the Western Pacific delivers a gripping, in-depth analysis of the geopolitical, economic, technological, and environmental dimensions of one of the most contested arenas on Earth. Drawing on history, law, diplomacy, and military strategy, this book reveals: China's strategic ambitions include dominating the South ...

A deadly conspiracy is unfolding. Politicians are dying. And the world is next. FBI agent Liam Brannigan is tasked with uncovering a shadowy Russian plot using advanced technology to manipulate Congress and assassinate key leaders. When Otis Thorne—witness to one of the murders—teams up with Liam and tech specialist Noah, they uncover a web of deceit that spans continents. Every move is watched. Every second counts. If they fail, the deaths won’t stop—and global catastrophe is inevitable. Perfect for fans of Tom Clancy, Vince Flynn, and high-stakes political thrillers, Enemies of My...

“A sprightly and clear-eyed testimonial to the value of globalization” (The Wall Street Journal) as seen through six surprising everyday goods—the taco salad, the Honda Odyssey, the banana, the iPhone, the college degree, and the blockbuster HBO series Game of Thrones. Trade allows us to...