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Nuclear Fire is a series of related even connected short stories that leads the reader through some of the most horrendous nuclear events of the past 100 years. From the development of nuclear weapons under The Manhattan Project, through the creation of reactors, to nuclear fires and core meltdowns, it takes you through plausible reasons why they happened and the implications of human greed and errors in the design, construction, and operation of both weapons reactors and commercial power reactors. Yet through it all with only one exception, the Chernobyl disaster, fewer people have died ...

Social scientists debate whether it is genes or environment that make the man. Some argue that the criminal mind is rooted in the genetics of the individual. Others claim that a particularly difficult youth could explain the individual’s turn to the darker side of life. No one really knows for certain. But the signs are everywhere in the science facts portrayed in this dark novel. In this searing novel of Extreme Prejudice, the ferocity of the mean inner-city streets, the personal impact of inter-gang violence, the lasting traumatic impressions of the violent deaths of friends and loved ...

The survivor of a brutal academy must exhume her own past in the first book in a new series from the international bestselling author of the Library Trilogy and the Broken Empire series. Set a thief to catch a thief. Set a monster to punish monsters. The Academy of Kindness exists to create...

Feminist dystopian thrillers have been hitting eerily close to reality lately, and The Last Midwife brings that discomfort home. ‘I’m going to snuff out the old witches–every last one of them!’ Childbirth in England is a state-controlled procedure. Midwives have been outlawed for decades. Only a handful remain, risking everything to help mothers give birth in secret, but now their very existence is under threat.

What is it about the cat that captivates the creative imagination? No other creature has inspired so many authors to take pen to page. Mystery, horror, science fiction, and fantasy stories have all been written about cats.

¿Y si te dijera que la verdadera seducción no tiene nada que ver con trucos o manipulación, sino con ser dueña de tu yo más profundo y auténtico? ¿Te has preguntado alguna vez por qué algunas mujeres parecen tener un encanto sobrenatural que las hace inolvidables? Es hora de descubrir los misterios de la seducción oscura.

What happens when ambition becomes addiction, and success becomes a death sentence? Blind Greed explodes off the page like a classic Greek tragedy colliding with a Jason Bourne thriller —except every shocking twist and detail actually happened.

From a renowned computer scientist, this book seeks the distinctive human quality that will prevail against artificial intelligence. If artificial intelligence takes over decision-making what, then, is unique and irreplaceable about human intelligence? The Atomic Human is a journey of discovery...

The classic that has taught millions how to live in continual fellowship with God — now rebuilt for modern listeners, fully expanded, and enriched with modern vernacular, in-depth history, and context. Practicing the Presence of God is one of the most enduring Christian guides to spiritual intimacy. Brother Lawrence, a humble Carmelite lay brother in 17th-century Paris, learned to experience God not through visions or ecstatic prayer, but by remaining with God in the ordinary moments of daily life. His words became a guide for believers seeking peace, stillness, and confidence in God’s love.

"My most usual method is this simple attention, an affectionate regard for God to whom I find myself often attached with greater sweetness and delight than that of an infant at the mother's breast. To choose an expression, I would call this state the bosom of God, for the inexpressible sweetness which I taste and experience there." This is how "Brother Lawrence" describes his constant practice of speaking with and reflecting upon God amidst the mundane tasks of life.

When John Huston died at 81 on August 28, 1987, America lost a towering figure in movie history. The director of such classic films as The Treasure of the Sierra Madre, The African Queen, The Maltese Falcon, Prizzi's Honor, and The Dead, John Huston evoked passionate responses from everyone he encountered. He was at the center of a dynasty, with three generations of Oscar winners (Walter, John and Anjelica).

Are you ready to make potty training calm, connected, and stress-free? In Potty Training Can Flush Itself, parenting expert Hazel Lawrence shares a compassionate, evidence-based approach that transforms potty learning from a battle into a bonding experience. With a blend of research-backed insights and practical tools, this audiobook guides you through every stage of potty training, helping you nurture independence and confidence in your child while maintaining peace of mind for yourself.

Daughter of the nobility, cousin to a fallen Queen, Catherine Howard rose from the cluttered ranks of courtiers at the court of Henry VIII to become the King's fifth wife. But hers is a tale that starts long before the crown was placed on her head. A tale of tragedy and challenges, predators and prey; the story of a young girl growing up in a perilous time, facing dangers untold. The fifth wife of Henry VIII would end her life on the block, like her cousin Anne Boleyn...but where did her story begin?

Drawing upon his experience as a former chief of staff on the Senate Finance Committee and as an Emmy-winning executive producer and writer of ‘The West Wing,’ Lawrence O’Donnell examines the compelling and impactful political stories of the day. Join him every weeknight.

The town of Dunhoward is situated in the picturesque Cumbrian Fells and presents a promising fresh start for DS James Coyle and his wife, Abbie. However, the town is overshadowed by Chapel Hill. On Chapel Hill is The Chapel, a dark presence. When a body is found nearby, the locals, especially The Chapel's worshippers, are strongly opposed to DS Coyle’s investigation. What secrets are concealed within The Chapel's walls? As DS Coyle digs deeper, he must confront the mystery of the intimidating structure and his own personal struggles.

Camp Red Moon was supposed to be a fresh start for Kenzie—a summer of fun and new friendships—but the remote camp has quickly turned into a waking nightmare. When the camp leader heads into town, leaving the group isolated in the high Uintah Mountains, a seemingly harmless prank to summon a demon unleashes a terror beyond their worst fears.

Step into the world of The Rover, a captivating weekly magazine of stories, poetry, and engravings, originally launched in 1843 by the visionary Seba Smith and Lawrence Labree. With a commitment to exceptional quality, the editors curate a selection of enchanting short stories and evocative poetry. This twelfth issue showcases seven delightful tales that promise to inspire and entertain. Join us for a literary journey like no other, narrated by Sonia.

In death, she would become infamous, yet in life passed often unseen. Jane Parker, daughter of the scholar Lord Morley, leaves her home at a tender age, embarking on a career in the dangerous Tudor Court. From the halls of her father's house to the palaces of London, from England to Calais and the Field of the Cloth of Gold Jane will travel, seeing much of this world, and others.

Constance Chatterley seeks to escape from the confines of a loveless marriage and the upper class surroundings that suffocate her. When she meets the gamekeeper of Chatterley mansion, Oliver Mellors, she is mesmerised and infatuated by his no-nonsense demeanour and passionate touch. The two soon forge a profound bond as a result of their sexual compatibility and sociopolitical views.