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This second revised and updated edition of the 1944 classic, narrated by the author James G. Skakoon, serves as a crucial compilation of “house rules”, or a professional code. It addresses three areas: what the beginner needs to learn at once; “laws” relating chiefly to engineering executives; and purely personal considerations for engineers. This new volume is a must for those entering the engineering field or those interested in improving their professional effectiveness.

What if the most dangerous force in economics isn’t greed or fraud—but agreement? In Collapse by Committee, James G. Woods II investigates the economic disasters that weren’t caused by lone wolves or rogue traders, but by groups of educated, well-intentioned leaders who, together, made catastrophic decisions. Across decades and continents, history reveals a troubling truth: when ego meets consensus and data is buried under politics, markets fall hard.

In 1919 Red Summer: The Hidden History of American Terror, James G. Edwards II uncovers one of the bloodiest, most erased chapters in U.S. history. Over the course of just a few months, white mobs attacked Black communities in more than two dozen cities — leaving hundreds dead, thousands displaced, and entire neighborhoods in ashes. From the riots in Washington D.C. to the Chicago firestorm and the massacre in Elaine, Arkansas, this gripping account reveals the racial terror that reshaped America’s future — and the chilling silence that followed.

The Fundamentals A Testimony To The Truth, commonly known as The Fundamentals, is a compelling collection of ninety essays published between 1910 and 1915 by the Testimony Publishing Company of Chicago. Designed to present a fresh statement on the core principles of Christianity, this influential work arose from concerns over certain theological shifts associated with liberal Christianity, particularly biblical higher criticism. It is widely recognized as the cornerstone of modern Christian fundamentalism. Authored by sixty-four prominent writers from various major Protestant denominations, ...

Hunting in the Dark is the definitive account of Bryan Kohberger's transformation from academic scholar to convicted killer. Drawing from exclusive interviews, court documents, and forensic evidence, investigative journalist James G. Edwards II reveals the chilling psychology behind one of America's most disturbing criminal cases.

Embark on a journey into the shadowy depths of history with The Hidden Truth About Freemasonry, The Catholic Church, And The Illuminati. This meticulously researched book unravels centuries of secrets, revealing the hidden relationships and covert operations of three of the most influential and enigmatic organizations in human history. Through a blend of historical analysis, gripping narratives, and insightful commentary, the book offers a comprehensive examination of how these entities have interacted, clashed, and sometimes colluded to steer the course of world events. Whether you are a ...

Throughout the human experience, historians have wondered “what if?”. What if Sherman had fought for the South in the US Civil War? What if Germany had fought to the end in World War I? What if World War III had actually happened? Wonder no more, for these questions, along with many others, are answered in this audiobook.

The voice that defined soul. The life that defied expectations. The truth that changes everything. What do we really know about the legends we claim to love? We know their hits, their accolades, their public personas—but do we know their truths? Etta James sang with a passion that could shatter hearts and heal souls, but behind that incomparable voice lived a woman fighting battles most of us can't imagine. At Last! The Etta James Chronicles pulls back the curtain on one of music's most complex and captivating figures, revealing the real woman behind the legend.

In The Lufthansa Heist: The Mob’s Big Score, author James G. Edwards II delivers a gripping account of the people, the plan, and the bloody aftermath of the crime that stunned law enforcement and fed the public imagination for decades. From Jimmy Burke’s deadly leadership to Henry Hill’s later confessions, this book explores how mob discipline broke down, how investigators struggled to connect dots, and how Hollywood mythologized a heist that remains shrouded in mystery.

(64 pages - estimated - illustrated.) Sherlock Holmes and his equally famous biographer, John Watson, have passed into the mists of time, long ago. But not every tale has been told. Drawing upon original text material, recently discovered, James G. Watson can now present this account of a case which his cousin, John Watson, felt was too sensitive to publish within the lifetimes of any of the principals involved. The peaceful atmosphere of an unremarkable country church is rudely disturbed by two unforeseen events; a storm damages its roof and organ, but worse is to come; the Church's one ...

With Manners Will Take You Where Brains and Money Won't, Donald James goes beyond handshakes and thank-you notes to explain how the true definition of manners is the authentic and genuine way we show up in the world. With inspiring and thought-provoking stories from his 35 years in public affairs and education at NASA, and guided by the lessons his mother taught him, Donald explains how having good manners is a key ingredient to finding purpose, fulfillment, and meaning in business and in life.

In 1949, George Orwell painted a chilling portrait of a totalitarian future where Big Brother watched every move, the Ministry of Truth rewrote history, and thoughtcrime was punishable by death. Seventy-five years later, his dystopian nightmare has become our digital reality—and we handed over the keys willingly.

Il 12 marzo 2034 il commodoro della Marina militare degli Stati Uniti – Sarah Hunt – si trova sul ponte della sua nave ammiraglia, nel Mar Cinese Meridionale, quando intercetta un peschereccio in avaria. Lo stesso giorno, il maggiore Chris "Wedge" Mitchell, aviatore della marina statunitense, sta testando una nuova tecnologia invisibile sorvolando con un F-35E Lightning lo stretto di Hormuz, sul confine dello spazio aereo iraniano. Entro la fine della giornata, Wedge sarà un prigioniero iraniano e la Marina militare cinese avrà affondato la nave di Sarah Hunt.

The Ultimate Classics Collection: Volume One is a continent-hopping, century-spanning collection of 10 of the greatest classic novels ever written, from British, Irish, American, and German authors, read by a cast of incredible narrators including Joanne Froggatt, Stephen Fry, Jonathan Keeble, David Rintoul, and many more.

Relationships can feel like a puzzle of emotions, desires, and power plays—and that’s no accident. Love, Lies, and Power: Machiavelli on Modern Relationships reveals how the principles of strategy and influence from Machiavelli’s The Prince apply to dating and interpersonal connections today.

¿Te interesa atraer y conquistar a ese hombre que tanto deseas? Con el método Atrapa a tu chico serás capaz de poner en prácticas técnicas efectivas de psicología de la seducción y poder entender la mente de un hombre para usarlo a tu favor. Aquí encontrarás consejos y trucos que te servirán para adiestrarte en el complejo mundo de las relaciones con los hombres de manera práctica y sencilla.

Although many denied it, a giant ocean liner was dying. The superstitious nodded their heads, knowing her fate had already been sealed. The freezing Atlantic crept up to the forecastle head as the massive vessel, with all her lights aglow, slowly, almost imperceptibly, sank at the bow.

Join the adventure through dystopian worlds, to outer planets and into a speculative future. Welcome to the Future Days Anthology. Seventeen authors imagine a future with thrilling tales, starships, unlikely heroes, and exotic aliens, all of which combine to make Future Days a must-listen sci-fi fantasy short story collection.

An anthology of short stories of spaceships, aliens, and the outer worlds by classic Science Fiction authors, from the Golden Age to the New Wave Era. This compilation includes stories by William Bender, Jr., Ray Bradbury, G. Gordon Dewey, Charles E. Fritch, Edward W. Ludwig, James V. McConnell, Stanley Mullen, Robert Silverberg, Jerry Sohl, Henry Slesar, and L.J. Stecher Jr.

The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum Heist: Art, Ambition, and Unsolved Mystery (1990) offers a gripping deep dive into the events of that night and the decades-long investigation that followed. Author James G. Edwards II masterfully blends true crime with art history, exploring how a single robbery devastated a cultural institution, shook the art world, and fueled countless theories—from mob connections to inside jobs.