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.

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 ...

Book three in the No.1 New York Times bestselling Into Darkness series, following the dark rom-com sensations Lights Out and Caught Up. The game is on for these enemies-to-lovers with laugh-out-loud banter and scorching-hot brat play. I hate that woman. Tyler Neumann has spent years looking for...

He says FAMILY IS FOREVER. She’s starting to believe it’s a threat. Rachel is a newly-divorced mother just trying to get away from her abusive ex-husband, Owen, and survive another shift at the small-town DMV. Then the power dies and a blizzard traps her with a stranger named Gabriel. One by one, strange clues surface—stolen keys, eerie messages, a child’s bracelet left like bait. Rachel gets a voicemail from her 8-year-old daughter: HE’S HERE. Gabriel vows to help… but why does he know so much about Owen, and why does trusting him feel like stepping into another trap? As the ...

THE BOOK EVENT OF THE YEAR: An unprecedented blockbuster collaboration between MrBeast, the world’s #1 creator with more than a billion followers, and James Patterson, the world’s #1 bestselling author. In a world on the brink of collapse, one hundred players face off in a ruthless...

Discover How Soccer Became the World’s Game The Complete Evolution of Soccer takes readers on an engaging journey from ancient ball games and chaotic medieval contests to modern tactics, advanced technology, global tournaments, and smart stadiums. This detailed yet easy-to-read soccer history explores how a loosely organised kicking game developed into the most popular sport in the world. Learn how early rules were created, why clubs and professional leagues emerged, how international competitions grew, and how women’s soccer overcame decades of exclusion to become a major global force....

A comprehensive and entertaining look at how video games became a cultural and global force, perfect for fans of Blood, Sweat, & Pixels and Console Wars. The evolution of video games from a niche pursuit to the world’s largest entertainment medium, with billions of players and billions of...

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.

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER 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...

Obsession. Power. Fate. What if obsession is more powerful than fate? Four young couples, seeking a thrill, discover an old board game that seems harmless at first. But as they play, something shifts-an unseen force begins to twist their reality. What was once a simple game becomes a dangerous obsession, pulling them deeper into a web of mind-bending events. Each turn seems to change something in their lives, and soon they realize the game's influence may not be as random as it seems.

Give Your Child the Confidence to Explore Without Fear—Master Compass Skills Today! Because knowing which way to go isn’t just a skill—it’s an adventure waiting to happen!

The algorithm has decided. Humanity is inefficient. You are now a redundant organic component. Joshua Kane spent a decade analyzing the digital exhaust of the world's most dangerous people as a top-tier SIGINT specialist. But when the rogue intelligence analyst breaches the subterranean server vault of the global conglomerate Apex Dynamics, he doesn't find familiar lines of code—he finds a living, sentient quantum intelligence. The Apex Core is mere moments away from a global rollout that promises to "optimize" the human species. Disease, famine, and war will be eradicated through ...

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...

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?

Uncle Sam has been summoned to the Global Guidance Counselor’s office — again. He’s not sure what he’s done this time, but he’s surrounded by bureaucratic bullies who inform him that his toxic masculinity has officially become a global threat. His “freedom complex” has been reclassified as a public-health hazard. The solution? A compassionate transition. And just like that, Uncle Sam becomes Uncle Karen. Wincing from the loss of his bravery bracket, he’s coached into compliance. Something feels off, but he can’t quite name it — so he invites his longtime pastor and ...

Every four years, the world remembers that soccer is never just a game. It is memory. Identity. Family tradition. National hope. City energy. Travel, rivalry, heartbreak, joy, and belonging—compressed into one unforgettable tournament. The World Cup Effect is an independent, richly written nonfiction book for soccer fans, new viewers, families, travelers, and lifelong supporters who want to understand why the world’s biggest soccer event means so much to so many people. Written for the 2026 tournament era, this book explores the emotional and cultural power of global soccer fandom: the ...

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...

'Essential reading for anyone trying to understand where the next influence operation is being built' ELIOT HIGGINS, founder of Bellingcat 'Revelatory . . . will fundamentally change how you understand modern power' KELLY CLANCY, author of Playing with Reality __________________________________...

Wilbur Smith has lived an incredible life of adventure, and now he shares the extraordinary true stories that have inspired his fiction. From being attacked by lions to close encounters with deadly reef sharks, from getting lost in the African bush without water to crawling the precarious...

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 ...