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“Silly of me to blame it on dates, but so it happened to be. Dammit, it was the Twenties, and we had to be smarty.” – Dorothy Parker The Algonquin Round Table, or “The Vicious Circle” as it was commonly known, came about much like so many social gatherings. A few friends get together, have a good time, and decide it would be fun to do it on a regular basis. Now give them all literary or theatrical pedigrees and larger than life personalities. Then put them in a time and place that encourages artistic creativity, excessive social drinking and some rather outrageous behavior. Lastly...

An interstellar craft is decelerating after its century-long voyage. Its destination is V538 Aurigae, a now-empty planet dominated by one gigantic megastructure, a conical mountain of such height that its summit is high above the atmosphere. The ship's crew of five hope to discover how the long-departed builders made such a colossal thing, and why: a space elevator? a temple? a work of art? Its resemblance to the mountain of purgatory lead the crew to call this world Dante.

Why did Elon Musk feel compelled to send a red Tesla into space? What accounts for the multiple rocket-themed playgrounds constructed after the Russians launched Sputnik? Gorman - affectionately known as "Dr Space Junk" - takes listeners on a journey through the solar system and beyond, deploying space artifacts, historical explorations, and even the occasional cocktail recipe in search of the ways that we make space meaningful. Engaging and erudite, Gorman recounts her background as a (nonspace) archaeologist and how she became interested in space artifacts.

It is 1958 and France's first nuclear submarine, Plongeur, leaves port for the first of its sea trials. On board, gathered together for the first time, are one of the Navy's most experienced captains and a tiny skeleton crew of sailors, engineers, and scientists. The Plongeur makes her first dive and goes down, and down and down. Out of control, the submarine plummets to a depth where the pressure will crush her hull, killing everyone on board, and beyond.

Robert and Olivia Temple's new book, The Sphinx Mystery, is a work of profound significance for Egyptology. Not only do the Temples completely re-analyze what the Sphinx is and represents; they re-trace its epic origins and re-examine its original purpose. In a remarkable investigation, they uncover what was before our very eyes, a startling discovery that even the world's most learned Egyptologists have failed to see.

This book takes a look at what the Bible says about the future. Find answers to these questions: What will the last days be like? What will happen when Jesus returns? What is the rapture? How can I prepare for what is coming? RAPTURE READY is an updated version of THE APPROACHING APOCALYPSE

Adam Roberts' new novel is a terrifying vision of a near future war - a civil war that tears the UK apart as new technologies allow the worlds first truly democratic army to take on the British army and wrest control from the powers that be. Taking advances in modern communication and the new...

In The Time Meddler, the turbulent English coastline in 1066 is the scene of a troubled encounter between the Meddling Monk and the First Doctor, Steven and Vicki. In The Deadly Assassin, the Fourth Doctor returns to Gallifrey and is framed for presidential murder. In Shada, the Fourth Doctor and Romana visit their old friend, the retired Time Lord Professor Chronotis, at Cambridge University. In The Mark of the Rani, the TARDIS lands the Sixth Doctor and Peri in the Industrial Revolution.

A Parent’s Guide to Raising Spiritual Warriors Night after night, Sharee Dorsett’s three-year-old son was tormented by frightening dreams and visions. She would turn on the lights to show him that nothing was there, and yet he still woke with marks and scratches. Exhausted and crying out to God for answers, Sharee heard the Holy Spirit say, “Why are you lying to him? There is something in his room.” She questioned: “God, what do you want me to do, tell my little boy that there are monsters in his room?” The Lord responded “No! Teach his hands to war.” Sharee began seeking ...

Gute Menschen haben immer das Nachsehen, und die Egoisten räumen ab – dieses Denkschema stimmt nicht mehr. Denn gerade mit einer selbstlosen Einstellung kommt man meist besser voran. Anstand, Empathie und soziale Verantwortung zahlen sich aus. Anhand schlagender Beispiele aus der Wirtschaftswelt verdeutlicht der führende amerikanische Organisationspsychologe Adam Grant, dass vor allem Geber den Weg zu beruflichem Erfolg und persönlicher Zufriedenheit finden – und dass sie so unsere Arbeitswelt und Wettbewerbsgesellschaft ein Stück wertschätzender und menschlicher gestalten.

The topic of the temples of God permeates the Bible and runs like a thread through its pages. The predecessor of the temples of God that were made of stone, was the tent, or tabernacle, that Moses constructed when the people of Israel were on their way to the Promised Land. After several centuries, the tabernacle was replaced by a grand temple that King Solomon built in Jerusalem. Solomon’s temple stood for several centuries before being destroyed by the Babylonians. A new temple was built on the same site and later enlarged under King Herod. But it too was eventually destroyed, this time...

“You can’t make this stuff up. It’s a wonder anyone bothers writing fiction.” Join our narrator in encounters ranging from poignant to absurd, many laugh-out-loud funny, as he wrestles with self-identity on a journey towards acceptance and gratitude.

Step into the heart of America's foundation with Charters of Freedom: The United States Law Collection, a beautifully curated and remastered edition of the three most pivotal documents in American history: The Declaration of Independence, The United States Bill of Rights, and The United States Constitution. These timeless texts, which have shaped the values and freedoms of the nation, are now more relevant than ever.

When results depend on your availability and constant rescue, growth never feels stable. It feels like pressure—like you’re always on. Results on Repeat is a multi-author playbook for founders and leaders who want predictable growth without becoming the bottleneck. It replaces hustle with operating systems built on four levers: capacity, delegation, structure, and trust.

Are you an entrepreneur or business owner with an endless to-do list - where to even begin? Look no further than Influence Network Media’s latest publication created by business professionals, Powerhouse. This group of men and women are experts in their fields and are the trusted advisors needed on your short list. They have compiled their wisdom and business expertise into an easy and accessible book that’s sure to take care of any lingering questions you may have about conquering a successful business in today’s market.

The pages of the Bible abound with prophecies of the future coming of Jesus. With so much information from Scripture available, it is easy to get lost in the maze of material. How will the coming of Jesus happen? What impact will it make on the world? What will it mean for those who belong to the Lord? How will it affect the people of Israel? THE COMING unpacks the message of the Scriptures concerning the return of Christ and gives clear answers to these questions. The author takes a good look at the testimony of Jesus and His apostles and shows how their teaching correlates with the former...

For centuries England has always had a leading and admired reputation for its poets and poetry. In this volume we explore those born in the East of England who created such revered, enduring and respected verse.

Railway Baron Sir Martin Malprelate has been laying waste to the warren of Camden; buying up houses and clearing streets for his new railway line linking King’s Cross with the prosperous town of Middlemarch. He stands to make his fortune ever more vast and to earn the loathing of all who attempt to stand up to him. Little wonder, then, that he meets a violent end on a foggy street after walking out of a particularly bitter meeting with outraged residents facing eviction. But the cause of his death causes more wonder.

From 14 best-selling authors comes a new crime thriller anthology guaranteed to keep you up all night.

Science is always telling stories. Whether in the creation myths of evolution or the Big Bang, or in the eureka moments of science history, narrative just as much as metaphor is a key tool in the scientist's surprisingly literary toolkit. In this unique anthology, authors have collaborated with leading scientists, to bounce literary, human narratives against purely theoretical ones, alloying together real stories with abstract ones, to produce truly extraordinary results.