State Space

The mystery of a missing translator sets three lives on a collision course that will have a ripple effect across the stars in this powerful novel from a Hugo and Nebula award-winning author: "There are few who write science fiction like Ann Leckie can" (John Scalzi). Qven was created to be a...

The US Air Force is experiencing a profound shift! In order to aggregate the military’s major space assets under one authority, they are being moved into a new branch under the purview of the Air Force. This new branch is to be called “Space Force”. The true purpose of Space Force will be to publicly unveil the most well-guarded secrets in the Air Force’s stunning arsenal of exotic spacecraft, unconventional weapons and mind-blowing technologies assembled over the more than 70 years since its official emergence in 1947.

Young Servant of the State Marcus Savitch lives on Redwood, a restricted outer planet in the Janus String where humans are confined to one isolated city. Extraordinarily bright, a computer hacker and spaceship pilot, Marcus holds a dark secret. Afflicted with hematophagia, a forbidden condition compelling him to feed on blood, he lives in constant fear of eradication by the State. When his secret is exposed, he escapes and heads toward the giant trees at Redwood’s center. There, despite restrictions, a team of specialists from New Texas has been conducting clandestine research for decades...

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...

Ian Stevens, director of the Deep Space Research Institute, isn’t interested in conducting research just for the sake of research. While the rest of the world - including the US Government - thinks that’s the DSRI’s sole mission, Stevens is actually interested in more - he wants manned space travel and the colonization of the moon. With NASA defunct, few scientific probes are being launched, and no one even talks about human spaceflight anymore. Stevens is out to change that.

What are the upper limits of human potential? At the intersection of flow states, mystical experiences, peak performance, and psychedelics lies a mysterious space of possibility. In Mapping Cloud Nine, bestselling author and award-winning journalist Steven Kotler takes us on a heady thrill ride...

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...

Discover the true story of the women who stood beside some of the greatest heroes of American space travel in this New York Times bestseller that inspired the limited TV series on ABC! As America's Mercury Seven astronauts were launched on death-defying missions, television cameras focused on...

The count is 29 and declining. The boundary is moving. And for the first time in the program's history, the decoding team is close enough to read what the record has been hiding for 278 million years. Three years after the mission to 0.31 AU returned with the operational record of the sun's coherent state, Elena Vasquez's program has penetrated 800 million years of a 3.8-billion-year transmission. The next layer is finally within reach — the record of a contact attempt with a biological civilization 278 million years ago, and what happened to it. What the decoding team finds when they ...

Get ready for the strangest road trip through the Sunshine State. Weird Central Florida Stories: The Ultimate Road Trip Guide takes you deep into the bizarre heart of Florida — where giant roadside oranges, haunted beach hotels, swamp ghosts, UFO sightings, escaped monkeys, alligator-filled golf courses, and rocket launches somehow all exist in the same stretch of highway. This funny and fascinating travel book explores the weirdest true stories, forgotten attractions, creepy legends, bizarre tourist traps, and unbelievable local history hiding across Central Florida. From the strange ...

Alabama: A History of the Yellowhammer State From ancient Native American civilizations to rocket science, civil rights, automobile manufacturing, and the modern digital economy—discover the extraordinary story of Alabama. Alabama's history is far more than cotton fields and the Civil War. It is the story of ancient civilizations that flourished along its rivers, European exploration and settlement, the rise and fall of the cotton kingdom, the painful legacy of slavery, the devastation of the Civil War, the struggles of Reconstruction, the long era of segregation, and the courageous ...

He’s half man, half bull. She’s half human, half living volcano. Together, they’re humanity’s last hope. Lavender always knew she didn’t fit in. When your mother is literal lava and you can read minds, dating is… complicated. But she’s determined to live on her own terms, even if that means crossing oceans to find the one guy tough enough for her: The Bull. Carl Gray didn’t ask to be a superhero. One lightning strike fused him with a rodeo bull, giving him horns, hooves, unbreakable strength. And a very short fuse. These days he’s more interested in drinking himself into ...

The core philosophy of this book is "Intuition First, Theory Second, Practice Always." State Space Models (SSM) emerge from the intersection of advanced mathematics (linear algebra, differential equations) and cutting-edge deep learning. A purely theoretical approach can be intimidating, while a purely code-based approach can leave the learner without a deep understanding. This book carefully balances the two. We will start by building an intuitive understanding of why a new model is needed, then introduce the necessary mathematical theory in a digestible manner, and immediately solidify ...

A comprehensive look at the long tradition of psychedelic magic and religion in Western Civilization Explores the use of psychedelics and entheogens from Neolithic times through Antiquity, the Middle Ages, and the Renaissance to the Victorian era and beyond Reveals how psychedelics were...

There is so much pain in life that is undeniable. Pain from abuse, mental health stigma, trauma, and heartbreak can come from so many places in life. There is no denying the things you face are not only real, but are oppressive. Self-esteem, depression, failed friendships, grief, anxiety, domestic violence, and heartbreak all take their toll on the lives they impact, but there are answers to help you win in life.The State of Black Girls is a non-fiction piece whose aim is to empower young black girls in the face of the obstacles that stand before them each day. This book offers perspectives...

In recent years, mega-city projects such as Saudi Arabia's Neom and the UAE's Mazdar City have made headlines in western nations, yet there has been little push for such developments in the western world from our political leadership despite endless talk about climate issues. Through the STAR Party international and Toronto Arcology COOP project communities founded by the writer of this book, some are working to change that. Through this book, I hope to inspire western society to dream of greater things than that which we have known and drive us toward a cosmic future we deserve, starting ...

Admiral Robert O’Hara once commanded the Lunar Free State’s fleet, but he’s finding that leading the nation as Chief Executive requires different skills, as well as an entirely different mindset. The confrontation between the LFS and the Confederated Nations of Earth continues, but now it includes a race to build colonies on Xanadu, a competition that has strained Luna’s financial resources to the limit.

In the 1970’s in the USA, especially in Palo Alto, California, if someone was not experimenting in some way with altered states of consciousness and self-awareness they were probably considered silly, perhaps superficial. In 2015, if someone is experimenting with altered states of consciousness, it is likely the general population will consider them to be a bit silly. Times change and cultural values change. If you are someone who has already done such experimenting, this book may not be for you. You already have your own memories of psychoactive chemicals and meditation techniques. But, ...

Explore the fascinating stories of Florida's past and discover the key events, people, and places that shaped the Sunshine State into the vibrant and diverse place it is today. From ancient civilizations to modern innovations, Florida History Highlights takes readers on a journey through the state's captivating history. Benefits: - Gain a deeper understanding of Florida's unique place in American and world history - Enjoy well-researched narratives written in a compelling and readable style - Explore Florida's cultural and environmental heritage, from iconic landmarks to natural wonders - ...

Discover the vibrant and complex story of the Sunshine State in Sunshine Chronicles: A History of Florida. From its Indigenous roots and Spanish conquests to its role as a modern hub of innovation and diversity, this book explores Florida’s rich history and ever-evolving identity. Journey through the state’s defining moments: the rise of St. Augustine, the Seminole Wars, and the Civil War; the excitement of the land booms, the devastation of hurricanes, and the technological triumphs of the Space Race. Learn how visionaries like Henry Flagler and daring astronauts helped shape ...