It was supposed to be a simple job: go to the private island, find the missing billionaire. Instead, tracker Tye Caine and his friend Gary find themselves caught in a dark conspiracy that blends ancient artifacts with modern technology. Hunted by an unseen gunman, stalked by dark shapes in the forest, Tye and Gary must first unlock the decades-old secret of the island, then understand the modern-day technological terror that is about to be unleashed....

COMBAT, HONOR, BETRAYAL, DEATHA man scrabbles to find the BattleMech that will make his fortune. A deadly tank gunner ponders the cost of his calling. An iconic battalion fights its last battle. And in the Deep Periphery, desperate stirrings of horrible weapons breed rumor and betrayal...Sixteen stories of combat, honor, betrayal and death fill the pages of Weapons Free: BattleCorps Anthology Volume 3. Savvy readers will recognize now-familiar names...

If she succeeds, the life of her dreams is within reach. If she fails, she loses everything. Sixteen-year-old Mella's future among the aristocracy of her medieval city rests on a single test to produce a strong and beautiful animal familiar. However, when she fails to produce any creature at all, she loses everything in one crushing blow. But then she gets a second chance. Working with teenagers from the lowliest of places, Mella begins to learn...

Get the Summary of Cathy O'Neil's “Weapons of Math Destruction” in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. Original book introduction: We live in the age of the algorithm. Increasingly the decisions that affect our lives-where we go to school, whether we get a car loan, how much we pay for health insurance-are being made not by humans but by mathematical models. In theory this should lead to greater fairness: Everyone...

Prominent opening specialists take a revolutionary look at a popular group of openings – the Anti-Sicilians – and select a wealth of 'dangerous' options for both Black and White. Prominent opening specialists take a revolutionary look at a popular group of openings – the Anti-Sicilians – and select a wealth of 'dangerous' options for both Black and White.

Nuclear weapons are, today, as important as they were during the Cold War, and some experts say we could be as close to a nuclear catastrophe now as we were at the height of that conflict. Despite that, conversations about these bombs generally often happen in past tense. In Countdown, science journalist Sarah Scoles uncovers a different atomic reality: the nuclear age's present. Drawing from years of on-the-ground reporting at the nation's...

In this book, opening experts John Emms, Chris Ward and Richard Palliser team up to examine one of the most popular and respected openings at all levels of chess: the Nimzo-Indian. However, instead of pursuing the well-trodden paths, they choose an origin In this book, opening experts John Emms, Chris Ward and Richard Palliser team up to examine one of the most popular and respected openings at all levels of chess: the Nimzo-Indian. However, instead...

Weapons of Mass Confusion: Unraveling Schooling's Hidden Truths Simplified Guide & Explanations Included Are you eager to advance in your career and deepen your understanding by tackling the complexities of modern education? In search of a thorough guide that addresses all essential aspects of challenging outdated teaching methods? Your quest ends here! This guide is your essential resource for enhancing your knowledge, applying critical...

Prominent opening specialists take a revolutionary look at the Pirc and Modern Defences and select a wealth of 'dangerous' options for both White and Black. Prominent opening specialists take a revolutionary look at the Pirc and Modern Defences and select a wealth of 'dangerous' options for both White and Black.

The Art of Medieval Warfare: Strategies, Tactics, and Weapons of the BattlefieldThis comprehensive outline explores the fascinating world of medieval warfare, delving into the strategies, tactics, and weaponry that shaped the battlefields of this era.Part I: The Strategy of Medieval WarExamines the various goals of medieval warfare, from conquest and defense to religious campaigns.Discusses the importance of campaign planning, logistics, and supply...