Space Security

Alex spends his days learning to manage the family sheep ranch. He wants nothing more than to take over when his parents retire, because his family has owned and worked it since the Westward Expansion.

Lynxeen. It's one of the Confederation's younger colonies and an idyllic world... As long as its weather control system functions. When that necessary system fails without warning, the Confederation calls the Shepherd and his team to oversee the relief convoys' escorts. But escort duty isn't their mission for long. Join Alex and Shepherd Security Services as they uncover the heinous secrets behind this not-so-natural disaster.

From the dawn of space exploration to the formation of the U.S. Space Force, U.S. Space Force - Guardians of the High Frontier provides a comprehensive and engaging look at how space has become the ultimate frontier for national security. In this insightful and meticulously researched book, readers will journey through the geopolitical and technological milestones that led to the establishment of America’s newest military branch—the U.S. Space Force. The narrative begins with the Cold War, where space was first recognized as a strategic domain, and traces the development of space-based ...

Dennis Block is one person you don’t want to piss off. He’s powerful enough, independent enough, and unique enough, to just deal with what comes. His problem is not the people doing the aggravation. No, his problem is that every time he deals with something, his life gets more complicated. And at sixty five before magic happened, he’d been working on a simple and peaceful life. That’s receding at an alarming rate now. He’s already juggling emergency work, colony work, and random work. And now he has to step up again, and be the Security Mage. The Hunter Imperium Universe Is best ...

Nevask Shipping handles over one-third of the Confederation’s cargoes. It is a family company dating back to the earliest days of commercial spaceflight. It has a problem. A major problem. Persons unknown routinely raid Nevask shipments. Very specific shipments. Low-volume, high-value cargoes disappear at least twice a month. There must be someone on the inside picking the targets. But when the latest internal investigation turns up nothing—yet again—Sukal Nevask takes a chance on a new security firm. Shepherd Security Services.

In 1943, ordinary people grew nearly half of America’s vegetables in their own yards, school lots, and community patches. In less than a lifetime, that power was handed to fertilizer plants, factories, and long supply chains you do not control. When shelves empty, trucks stop, or labels lie, most modern households have no backup plan. Backyard Food Security shows you how to build one. Drawing on more than 45 years of home inspection work and decades of hands‑on gardening, Marko Vovk walks you through a practical, no‑nonsense system for turning dead soil, tubs, and small patches of ...

You are being surveilled right now. This sweeping exposé reveals how the U.S. government allied with data brokers, tech companies, and advertisers to monitor us through the phones we carry and the devices in our home. “A revealing . . . startling . . . timely . . . fascinating, sometimes...

CCTV Systems Handbook: Design, Installation, and Sample Layouts for Homes, Offices, and Public Spaces The Complete Guide to Video Surveillance Systems Are you planning to install a video surveillance system but don’t know where to start? Whether you're a security professional, systems integrator, property manager, or DIY enthusiast, this book provides the practical knowledge and tools needed to design and deploy effective CCTV systems in any environment. In this comprehensive guide, you’ll learn how to: Understand the core components of modern surveillance systems Choose the right ...

Will 2027 mark the outbreak of the most devastating conflict of the twenty-first century, or will it redefine the structure of global order short of war? In Taiwan 2027, Bernd Riemann delivers a rigorous, multidimensional systems analysis of the rapidly evolving security architecture in the Western Pacific. Moving far beyond superficial headlines and deterministic invasion predictions, this authoritative study isolates 2027 not as a prophetic countdown to war, but as a critical convergence point. It marks the intersection where the People's Liberation Army’s centenary modernization goals ...

The MSPs that are dominating the market aren’t selling IT anymore. They’re selling protection—protection from regulators, cyber insurance denials, and lawsuits that are wiping out businesses like yours. Standardized: The MSP’s Guide to Avoiding Lawsuits, Scaling Compliance, and Winning High-Value Clients isn’t theory—it’s a battle-tested blueprint for turning compliance into a scalable, profitable service that keeps clients loyal and lawyers off your back.

Finally Available: Discover the Proven System That Makes Any Garden—Big or Small—Beautiful, Productive, and Thriving All Year Long! Have you tried your hand at gardening, only to find that despite all your care and effort, it never really paid off? Are you dreaming of vibrant, well-organized raised beds and containers filled with life—whether on your balcony, patio, or small backyard? Do you feel stuck, not knowing what to plant, when to plant it, or how to make your garden both useful and beautiful—without wasting time and money? Then this is the book you’ve been searching for. ...

A comprehensive study of the missile system that formed a critical component of the United States' nuclear arsenal. The Titan II ICBM (intercontinental ballistic missile) program was developed by the United States military to bolster the size, strength, and speed of the nation's strategic weapons arsenal in the 1950s and 1960s.

See the world in a completely new way as an esteemed mathematician shows how math powers the world—from technology to health care and beyond. Almost all of us have sat in a math class, wondering when we'd ever need to know how to find the roots of a polynomial or graph imaginary numbers. And...

Gabe is sent into a lab undercover. He finds more than he's looking for when he sees Donato and instantly wants her. Unfortunately, if it wasn't for bad luck, he'd have no luck at all. Donato isn't sure what to think of the new guard Gabe. She's been disappointed by those she's cared about and she refuses to trust again. Can these two star crossed lovers ever make a go of it? Note: for mature readers only because of adult language and hot sex.

Protecting an MSP is hard work. But having an easy process to evaluate your security, be more effective, and grow your business all at the same time is indispensable to growing your MSP. Too many MSPs often focus on only a small piece of the problem (hiring a guru or shiny new tools) and miss out on the critical fundamentals keeping them and their clients vulnerable to major attacks and network breaches.

After taking down the two most powerful mafia bosses in the system, ex-smuggler pilot Jez and the crew race back to the capital to head off an impending civil war in the ensuing power vacuum. But to stop a bloodbath, they need to buy themselves time to prepare. So while Masha, Ysbel, and Tanya provide a distraction, Jez and Lev infiltrate a government paralyzed by the news, while Tae goes out into the volatile streets to neutralize the gangs who are more than willing to prove they’re the mafia’s natural successors. But preventing a civil war is more complicated than it sounds.

Master urban survival with practical, budget-friendly strategies—even in the smallest apartment! Struggling to prepare for emergencies in a crowded city? Unsure how to keep your family safe without breaking the bank? You're not alone. Urban Prepper's Survival Guide shows you how to confidently prep in tight spaces and on a budget—with no fear, no panic, and no wasted money.

In Eisenhower's Sputnik Moment, Yanek Mieczkowski examines the early history of America's space program, reassessing Eisenhower's leadership. He details how Eisenhower approved breakthrough satellites, supported a new civilian space agency, signed a landmark science education law, and fostered improved relations with scientists. Offering a fast-paced account of this Cold War episode, Mieczkowski demonstrates that Eisenhower built an impressive record in space and on earth.

Awareness, Capacity, Mindset and Knowledge. Combined, they can hep you spot danger before it happens, giving you precious seconds to take action. As incidents of violence continue to rise in both frequency and brutality, taking steps to increase your level of personal security can be the difference between becoming a victim and repelling an attack.

In The Power to Change: Understanding Bullying and Creating Safe Spaces for Our Children, renowned youth advocate Juan Rodriguez Aceves draws from decades of experience to illuminate the complex dynamics of bullying and provide practical, proven solutions for lasting change. Through compelling narratives and evidence-based strategies, he reveals how bullying evolved in the digital age and why traditional approaches often fall short.