First Revolution

Rumors have swirled around about the demise of the ConFed for as long as Jason Burke had been in space, a lone human among countless alien species. He largely ignored them...until now. For the first time since any of the members of Omega Force can remember, someone may have figured out how to destroy the ConFed without directly engaging its powerful military. As one crewmember's past seems connected to the current trouble, Jason must decide what side of the fight he's on....

A violent enemy has America in its grasp. An illegitimate government demands control. Even a revolution might not be enough to avoid doomsday. ICA terrorists appear to be in charge of America’s destiny. Though a far more alarming adversary is vying for absolute power. As American freedoms are being stolen daily, a revolution is in the works. But will it be in time? One last battle will decide who controls what's left of America. Yet if the survivors win, they could still lose everything. Zero hour is here.

Born in the British West Indies and orphaned as a child, Alexander Hamilton made his way to the American colonies and studied to become a lawyer. He joined a local militia during the American Revolution, rose to the rank of major general, and became the chief aide to General George Washington. After the war he became the first US secretary of the Treasury. He founded the Bank of New York and the New York Post newspaper.

In this impressive, well-researched biography, Phelps separates historical fact from long-standing myth to reveal the life of Nathan Hale, a young man who deserves to be remembered as an original American patriot. Using Hale's own journals and letters as well as testimonies from his friends and contemporaries, Phelps depicts the Revolution as it was seen from the ground.

On a near future Earth, Good Man does not mean good at all. Instead, the term signifies a member of the ruling class, and what it takes to become a Good Man and to hold onto power is downright evil. Now a conspiracy hundreds of years in the making is about to be brought to light when the imprisoned son of the Good Man of Olympic Seacity escapes from his solitary confinement cell and returns to find his father assassinated.

As the story of the REVs continue, the forces at work - either to destroy these enhanced super-warriors or to promote them - come together in a fight for the destiny of human evolution. And while the powers-that-be are tearing themselves apart with this internal struggle, mankind also faces the continuing threat of the alien Antaere...plus something new from outside the Grid. Just when the Humans thought they had the war won, this new threat appears on the scene and messes up everything.

Unhappy college sophomore Chandler Weitz has to change his life. To have any chance at happiness he needs two things, and he has to have them right away. He needs a girlfriend and a summer job. He more or less blunders into romance when a free-thinking redhead decides to take him home with her after a party. He has no idea what he’s getting into when she introduces him to her wildly unconventional friends, but he blithely joins in with them just for the chance to be with her. He even blunders into his summer job. Chandler and some friends sing in an amateur doo-wop group that a talented ...

John Jay was a master statesman and strategic diplomat who associated with all the great men of his day in the mid-18th century. However, his contemporaries said that he was modest and humble. They indicated that they could be at a party or gathering and guests had to coax him into discussing his role during the American Revolution or as the first Supreme Court Justice of the new nation.

Establish Your Voice and Boost Your Brand with a Book In the fast-paced world of entrepreneurship, professionalism, and coaching, one powerful tool can transform your journey: the written word. "Boost Your Brand with a Book" is your roadmap to leveraging the unparalleled impact of writing to establish yourself as a leading voice in your field and elevate your brand to new levels of success. This insightful book reveals the secrets of crafting a compelling book that not only resonates with your audience but also serves as a potent catalyst for enhancing your brand's reputation and reach. Key...

The joy of owning a dog is immeasurable. From the unconditional love and companionship they offer to the laughter and happiness they bring, dogs have a unique ability to enhance our lives in countless ways. However, for first-time dog owners, deciding on the right dog breed can be a daunting task. There are so many factors to consider, such as size, temperament, exercise needs, and grooming requirements. With so many options available, it is important to identify your preferences to ensure a harmonious and fulfilling relationship with your new furry friend. "The Perfect Pup: A Guide to ...

In this remarkable book, historian Jack Rakove shows how the private lives of these men were suddenly transformed into public careers - how Washington became a strategist, Franklin a pioneering cultural diplomat, Madison a sophisticated constitutional thinker, and Hamilton a brilliant policymaker. Rakove shakes off accepted notions of these men as godlike visionaries, focusing instead on the evolution of their ideas and the crystallizing of their purpose.

It's 1964, and Sunny's town is being invaded. Or at least that's what the adults of Greenwood, Mississippi are saying. All Sunny knows is that people from up north are coming to help people register to vote. They're calling it Freedom Summer. Meanwhile, Sunny can't help but feel like her house is being invaded, too. She has a new stepmother, a new brother, and a new sister crowding her life, giving her little room to breathe. And things get even trickier when Sunny and her brother are caught sneaking into the local swimming pool....

The second book in the Logan Alexander Thriller series, Unit 400: The Assassins, largely deals with the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corp's Qods Force's response to a U.S. attack on an Iranian IED 'bomb school' on the Persian Gulf in Bandar Deylam, Iran. Our hero, Logan Alexander, has left the US Navy Special Operations Command after a near fatal injury on the battlefield in Afghanistan ended his SEAL career. In the first book in the series, Cooper's Revenge, Logan and a cohort of Navy SEAL buddies, mounted the successful operation against the bomb making facility responsible for the death ...

The history of China is complex - perhaps, more complex than that of other nations. The ethnic groups that compose China go back to prehistoric times, and each group lent its own color to the enormous nation. It is not like a diluted mixture of all its cultures; rather, it is a collage. Yet, there are immutable elements still present today. Rice originated in China, and so did stir-frying.

The final novel in the War Fleet series. The conclusion to the epic series. Bonds will be tested. Alliances broken. And a new balance of power in the galaxy will reshape everything that has come before. War Fleet: Revolution is a non-stop thrill ride that will leave military science fiction fans hungry for more!

Born in the British West Indies, Hamilton arrived in New York as an "outsider". He fought in the Revolution and became Washington's most valuable aide-de-camp. He was there with Washington, Madison, and the others writing the Constitution. He was the first secretary of the treasury as the country struggled to become unified and independent.

The First Superapp provides a glimpse of the future, and Kevin Shimota, a former top executive at WeChat, tells the inside story of how this phenomenon began in the context of China’s unique internet. He tells the story of WeChat’s creation and its climb to become the first superapp, providing insights on the psyche of WeChat’s founder, and of modern China tech to explain the fundamentals of these new innovations and how the framework they form could be reproduced beyond China.

For fans of Book of Ages and American Eve, this “lively, illuminating new biography” (The Boston Globe) of 19th-century queer actress Charlotte Cushman portrays a “brisk, beautifully crafted life” (Stacy Schiff, bestselling author of The Witches and Cleopatra) that riveted New York City and made headlines across America.

In the years following the Revolutionary War, the young American nation was in a state of chaos. Citizens pleaded with government leaders to reorganize local infrastructures and heighten regulations, but economic turmoil, Native American warfare, and political unrest persisted. By 1784, one group of North Carolina frontiersmen could no longer stand the unresponsiveness of state leaders to their growing demands. This ambitious coalition of Tennessee Valley citizens declared their region independent from North Carolina, forming the state of Franklin.

This is the history of George Washington who was a president, a general, and a Founding Father of a new nation. But, most of all, it is the story of George Washington the man. Many of the anecdotes related are true stories told by the people who were his own family and friends. This captivating history audiobook covers topics such as: she was horrified, from tranquility to turmoil, two if by sea, one shot starts the revolution, Canada to New Jersey, a year of hardship, and more.