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Since the days of the dot-com bubble in the late 1990s, no industry has made a greater impact on the world than Silicon Valley. And few individuals have done more to shape Silicon Valley than Peter Thiel. The billionaire venture capitalist and entrepreneur has been a behind-the-scenes operator influencing countless aspects of our contemporary way of life, from the technologies we use every day to the delicate power balance between Silicon Valley, Wall Street, and Washington. But despite his power and the ubiquity of his projects, no public figure is quite so mysterious.

Sonny Lowe once traveled the world captaining a successful research vessel. These days, he and his crew get by with fishing and occasionally smuggling in the North Sea. One day, they’re chartered by a mysterious marine biologist to investigate rumors of a rediscovered prehistoric fish in the wilds of the Norwegian Sea.

The sequel to 'Patriot Dawn: The Resistance Rises.' The flames of civil war rage across America. The totalitarian Regime remains in power, fighting against the forces of Resistance and the Southern Federation. With Russian and Chinese forces advancing, the storm of war is rising. America is in its death throes, as the forces of tyranny stamp out liberty across the country. Following the assault on Washington D.C. by the Southern Federation, Jack Berenger must escape the city with his Resistance forces. Facing overwhelming odds, fighting both the Regime and invading Russian forces, they must...

Legendary Western writer Max Evans takes you into the heart of Hi Lo Country to spend a little time with cowboys who work hard, play hard, live hard - and have a great time being cowboys.

Mike Hagen, an American nicknamed "Crybaby", became one of those chosen to be given an augmented reality interface. However, his favorite game was an MMA fighter - possibly, for the reason that he'd never fought in real life, and the interface adapted itself to him.

Mike Hammer is a popular guy. At least with certain people. Several failed assassination attempts have got him riled, so apart from preventing the kidnapping of a famous New York socialite, he's hell-bent on figuring out who wants him dead...someone who's desperate for the kill of his life.

Georgia Cummings no tiene suerte con las citas, y no importa lo mucho que lo intente, no es capaz de encontrarle la gracia a ese extraño universo alternativo donde los hombres piensan que enviarle la foto de un pene es el equivalente a mantener una conversación para conocer a una mujer. Como vea un selfie de esos más, renunciará a escribir a los tíos para siempre. Kline Brooks parece el chico malo por excelencia: pelo oscuro, corto y bien peinado, músculos de acero y una sonrisa que te vuelve loca. Y por si eso no fuera suficiente, es billonario. Y el jefe de Georgia...

Dr. Nick Raines wants nothing more than to keep his head on straight and his daughter in his life. But does that really have to mean he can't have love? It's a battle: head vs. heart.

Most people think of retirement as taking an extended vacation. In fact, it’s more like running a marathon. But all too often, people only realize that after they start running.

At an exclusive school somewhere outside of Arlington, Virginia, students aren't taught history, geography, or mathematics - at least not in the usual ways. Instead, they are taught to persuade. Here the art of coercion has been raised to a science. Students harness the hidden power of language to manipulate the mind and learn to break down individuals by psychographic markers in order to take control of their thoughts. The very best will graduate as "poets": adept wielders of language who belong to a nameless organization that is as influential as it is secretive.

On a lively night at the Victory saloon in Trinidad, New Mexico, Sheriff Caleb York interrupts his poker game to settle a minor dust-up that raises the stakes into major trouble. The wounded miscreant he ushers to the hoosegow spills the secret behind the mysterious disappearance of a certain stage coach. Bound for Denver, the stage carried three important passengers - beautiful ranch owner Willa Cullen, lovely temptress Rita Filley, and wealthy banker Raymond L. Parker. But all are gone, with only the corpses of fellow passengers as bullet-ridden clues.

This lively and encouraging resource is the collaboration of a gifted Bible narrator and a mentor to church leaders. In it, they show how churches can train their own teams of Scripture readers.

Armageddon tells the story of the climatic months of the Second World War and the destruction of Hitler's Germany. In this compelling study, the author addresses the big human and military questions. Why did the Allies not win the war in 1944, when they were vastly stronger than the Germans? Why did the Russians produce the best generals? What was it like to fight the British, American, German and Soviet armies?

Discover a new path to holistic freedom from anxiety and stress - even if you've struggled for years. Simple Vagus Nerve Exercises introduces a step-by-step guide to harnessing the power of the vagus nerve, offering a pathway to better mental and physical health.

Today more than 100 small, asymmetric, and revolutionary wars are being waged around the world. This book provides invaluable tools for fighting such wars by taking enemy perspectives into consideration. Using case studies, Manwaring outlines vital survival lessons for leaders and organizations concerned with national security in our contemporary world. The insurgencies Manwaring describes span the globe.

This short audiobook features 40 scriptures of promise and purpose and corresponding inspirational passages to encourage those facing everyday battles. Ideal for daily listening, each segment includes a reminder that even in difficult times, God fights for his people.

A killer blizzard sweeping across the Southwest threatens the livelihoods of everyone in the town of Trinidad. But it's two gunshots that fell Sheriff Caleb York's unlucky deputy. York knows it was a case of mistaken identity. The bullets were meant for him. It's the first nasty step in a plan rustled up by former Quantrill's Raider Luke "Burn 'Em" Burnham - eliminate the law, corral a team to rob a bank in booming Las Vegas, New Mexico, then lay low. Then they get wind of one little hitch: not only is York still alive, but he's gunning for justice - and revenge.

Zane Holden, the founder of Stonewall Investigations, has been haunted by the same case for years. He's had loved ones taken by the serial killer known as the Unicorn, and his drive to find the monster is higher than ever. Finally, he feels like he's getting close. Something else that's getting closer? His wedding day to the man of his dreams. Lorenzo De Luca found the love of his life in Zane. He's the happiest he's ever been. His career as a high-powered defense attorney is at a peak, and his daydreams are filled with wedding bells and honeymooning.

Two Who Survived chronicles the true story of two children from different worlds: a city boy and a country girl. When the persecution of Jews begins, both are plucked from their reality and thrust into concentration camps. They are stripped of everything they know and forced to navigate a truly incomprehensible, volatile, dangerous, and unpredictable world.

Prince Benedict is not what he seems. His image as a lazy playboy is carefully constructed to hide the truth. Trained since childhood to become Rosavia's top spy, he spends his life in disguise - and danger - to protect his country. Nobody sees the loneliness in his heart. Felix Wright is a genius with four degrees, no real-world experience, and a top-secret job...and he's never even been kissed. A lifetime of being alienated for his most valuable assets has left him reluctant to trust the charming prince who thrusts him into fieldwork for the very first time.