Space Strategy

Since the Cold War, outer space has become of strategic importance for nations looking to seize the ultimate high ground. World powers establishing a presence there must consider, among other things, how they will conduct warfare in orbit. Leaders must dispense with "Buck Rogers" notions about operations in space and realize that policies there will have serious ramifications for geopolitics. How should nations view space? How should they fight there? What would space warfare look like and how should strategists approach it?

In this perennial best seller, embraced by organizations and industries worldwide, globally preeminent management thinkers W. Chan Kim and Renee Mauborgne challenge everything you thought you knew about the requirements for strategic success. Recognized as one of the most iconic and impactful strategy books ever written, Blue Ocean Strategy, now updated with fresh content from the authors, argues that cutthroat competition results in nothing but a bloody red ocean of rivals fighting over a shrinking profit pool.

In an audiobook that challenges everything you thought you knew, W. Chan Kim and Renee Mauborgne assert that tomorrow's leading companies will succeed, not by battling their rivals for market share in the bloody "red ocean" of a shrinking profit pool, but by creating "blue oceans" of untapped new market spaces ripe for growth.

What if Germany had won the Second World War—and turned its sights to the stars? What if democracy had fallen not by force alone, but by silence, retreat, and defeat? In this sweeping work of alternate history and historical fiction, the Allies collapse under the Axis blitzkrieg. Britain is conquered. The Soviet Union capitulates. The United States, paralyzed by isolationism, never joins the war. By 1945, democracy is extinguished—and the Reich rules the Earth. But conquest does not end at the edge of the atmosphere. From secret launch sites and repurposed battlefields, Germany begins a...

The New York Times bestselling series based on the blockbuster Xbox games continues with the acclaimed story of Spartan Edward Buck—first seen in HALO: ODST and reappearing in HALO 5: GUARDIANS! While Spartans get all the glory, no soldier―not even the legendary Master Chief―wins a war...

Tragedy leads to triumph, as Katherine is suddenly hurled into a decades-long struggle for survival... and vengeance! Born into a family of War Masters, she is genetically destined to become a War Master. But she must first earn the title. Decades into her century-long training, Katherine's training facility is attacked by clandestine forces, and she is hurled into the blackness of space to fend for herself. Her destiny becomes entwined with that of the galaxy, as she must find a way to assume her destiny, and help save trillions of innocent people in the process!

An original full-length novel set in the Halo universe and based on the New York Times bestselling video game series! August 2558. Rion Forge was once defined by her relentless quest for hope amidst the refuse and wreckage of a post-Covenant War galaxy—years spent searching for family as much...

Whether it is recognized or not, America is engaged in a space race with China. Unlike the previous between the USA and the USSR that resulted in multiple moon landings, this is a new space race to expand and exploit the resources of the solar system. America initially embarked on this race in a similar fashion to the previous one, focusing on scientific exploration of deep space and satellite support to terrestrial military forces.

An original full-length novel set in the Halo universe and based on the New York Times bestselling video game series! December 2553. Less than a year after the end of the Covenant War, a string of violent incidents continues to threaten the tenuous peace in human-held space, culminating in the...

Discover the art of creating inspiring communal areas with Designing Spaces That Unite, the ultimate guide for envisioning and transforming shared environments into thriving hubs of activity and togetherness. This insightful eBook explores every facet of designing spaces that not only meet community needs but also surpass expectations by seamlessly blending aesthetics, functionality, and sustainability. Begin your journey with an exploration of the evolution of community living spaces, and learn how these dynamic environments play a crucial role in modern society. Uncover the universal ...

"Really enjoying [Casey Handmer's] "How To Industrialize Mars," which is full of interdisciplinary thinking and clever ideas..." Nat Friedman "[Casey Handmer's] "How To Industrialize Mars" is a stimulating, optimistic, and fun exploration!" Michael Nielsen "I almost never recommend a book until I've finished reading it, but every space settlement geek needs to read "How To Industrialize Mars." Trent Waddington After humans visit Mars, a city will be born. This city's mission: Autonomous self-sufficiency. The challenge: Mars is a deeply lethal, hostile frozen desert vacuum. This book ...

Darken Voss was the spare heir: insurance for the dynasty, but a wastrel to his father. His father wasn’t entirely wrong. As fate would have it, his ceremonial post — Commander of Planetary Defenses — gives his life meaning. But the cost will be high . . . for the planet, for him personally. When a pirate assault tears across the planet, Voss does exactly what he was trained to do—lead from the front and protect the people under his command. It was a war he should have lost. A planet that had known peace for generations wasn’t prepared for the savagery of battle. Outdated ...

Activate your self-awareness and let your intuition be the driving force for success in relationships, work, and all your personal goals—unlock the power of human design! Self-awareness is a pillar of emotional intelligence, and it is vital for success in all the realms of your life—love, money, work, friends, and family. When you know who you are and you rely on your intuition, your life becomes more peaceful, enriching, and inviting.

For a lone woman piloting a decrepit cargo spaceship, she is doing all right – making a go of the business even if not flourishing. When a former enemy of the Federation escapes his pursuers and begs sanctuary, at first she doesn’t know what to do with him. He claims to be a perfumer, but later a passenger sneaks a bomb onboard, and he offers to defuse it. Who is he really, and what's he doing here in Federation space? Maybe he’s a spy, making use of her travels to gain insight into the Federation for a future rematch between the alien planet of Varnier and the Federation. But soon ...

Darken Voss and his Vipers are heroes for hire, but their professional code is constantly tested, and sometimes it’s forced to bend. When a run-of-the-mill rescue mission takes a dark turn, the Vipers take refuge on a derelict, semi-sentient starship carrying a mysterious alien life form. This discovery will pull the crew directly into a struggle with two ruthless enemies. A tyrannical queen who is planning genocide to secure her immortality. And a mining concern who will stop at nothing to make a profit. Voss is forced into a dilemma with no good resolution. To save the innocent will ...

It’s the 22nd century. The galaxy has opened up to humanity as a hyperactive beehive of stargates and new technologies, and we suddenly find ourselves in a vast playground of different races, environments, and cultures. There’s just one catch: We are pretty much at the bottom of the food chain, and there’s only one way for humanity to move up - by becoming mercenaries. In every mercenary’s life, though, there comes a time when things go wrong and even the best laid plans go awry.

Johnson provides an eminently practical framework for understanding how a business model actually works. Identifying its four fundamental building blocks, he lays out a structured and repeatable process for reinventing an existing business model or creating a new one and then incubating and scaling it into a profitable and thriving enterprise. In a new chapter on digital transformation, he shows how serial transformers like Amazon leverage business model innovation so successfully.

Evan and his friends find themselves victorious but at a cost. The robotic children have been forced into a corner, fighting for every scrap of space they can. The war is at a stalemate, neither side able to strike the final blow. As Evan plans his next steps, something creeps across the universe. A new threat, one that the Children are all too familiar with, makes itself known with deadly consequences. Just as one war is ending, another begins, and Evan finds himself thrust back onto the frontlines.

Clear Spaces, Clear Mind. Clarity of the Goal A stoic woman should always have a clear goal in mind. It's like having a compass that keeps her focused on her values and objectives. This is supported by minimalism, which is a wonderful tool for reducing distractions and focusing on purposeful living. According to Stoic philosophy, which promotes a life of wisdom and ethics, this practice makes sense. values: Describe each value and its meaning in your life. Get rid of things that do not reflect these values. Design environments that are aligned with and promote your goals. Integrate small ...

If you’re like I was at the beginning of my NFT journey, you’re feeling confused, skeptical, but also a little interested to see what all the hype is about. I quickly discovered that most people were not very good at explaining NFTs and why they even matter. So I took it upon myself to learn everything I possibly could about this 40-billion-dollar industry and turned everything I learned about navigating, profiting, and building in the NFT world into a framework called the "NFT Equation" that took me from confused and skeptical to obsessed and empowered in this asset class.