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When the Wright Brothers dreamed of flying like birds; a powered, heavier-than-air flying machine, known as the Wright Flyer, powered by a 12 Hp gasoline engine made of Aluminum block; effectively enabled them to realize their dream in 1903 while also ushering in the ‘Age of Flight’ for humans. That rudimentary machine & engine paved the way for the development of larger piston engines & propeller powered fighters which proved to be instrumental during the World War I & II and later gave way to the emergence of turbojets (during the final years of World War II) and ultimately had their ...

A genuine classic. Not to be missed. By one of the masters of nonfiction. Monte Sole - Mountain of the Sun - had the bad luck to lie on the main route of withdrawal of the retreating German armies in autumn 1944. As the allied advance stormed up Italy to the very shadow of Monte Sole, Axis frustration over their retreat and the harassing Italian partisans reached its peak.

Neither a protest against AI, nor a speculative work on how AI could replace humans, Algorithms of Armageddon provides a time-critical understanding of why AI is being implemented through state weaponization, the realities for the global power balance, and more importantly, U.S. national security.

When the stakes have never been higher, these daring agents of espionage risked it all in the name of their countries .... Since the beginning of recorded history, there have been spies. From the ancient Greeks and Romans to the modern day James Bond, the art of espionage is one that is constantly changing and adapting as the world evolves. World War II marked a step into a new world of spycraft with the advent of technologies like nothing the world had ever seen. Suddenly cryptography, intelligence gathering, and cover stories were more complicated than ever before. From fearless double ...

Dr Kelsy Burke has spent the last five years researching and interviewing internet pornography’s opponents and its sympathizers. In The Pornography Wars, Burke does a deep dive into the long history of pornography in America and then turns her gaze on our present society to examine the ways this industry touches on the most intimate parts of American lives. She offers a complete understanding of the major players in the debates around porn's place in society.

Despite its reputation as a language only of spies and hackers, cryptography plays a critical role in our everyday lives. Though often invisible, it underpins the security of our mobile phone calls, credit card payments, web searches, internet messaging, and cryptocurrencies - in short, everything we do online.

Herman Melville, born in 1819 in New York City, led a life filled with adventure, literary exploration, and contemplation. His early experiences as a sailor aboard whaling ships provided the inspiration for his most famous work, "Moby-Dick," a literary masterpiece that would later secure his place in literary history. Melville's writings delve into profound themes such as obsession, the human condition, morality, and the conflict between man and nature.

Keep your eyes on the radar… Austin ‘Sparky’ Calder wasn’t dumb – he was a realist. If fairytales and fables were true? He was the ogre or troll in the story. Luck was not on his side and there was no magical potion, no charm, no magic wand that would change that fact. He was reckless to the point it was dangerous… and part of the reason he ended up in Ghazni in the first place! … Just believe. Giselle Beck was a daydreamer, an optimist, and was determined to always look for a silver lining or magical rainbow. It was just harder to see sometimes when your location was a desert...

Unleash Your Inner Warrior Monk: Transform Your Life with Ancient Wisdom and Modern Grit Are you tired of feeling stuck, unfulfilled, and disconnected from your true potential? It's time to awaken the warrior monk within you. In The Warrior Monk Ethos Sidharth Agarwal presents a revolutionary approach to personal growth that combines the spiritual depth of Eastern philosophy with the unyielding resolve of a warrior. This isn't just another self-help book—it's a battle cry for the soul. Inside, you'll discover: • The "Warrior's Whisper" - Learn to hear and answer the call to greatness ...

In Another Man's War, follow Sam Childer's remarkable transformation from violent thug to a man of faith, and his ongoing battle to save children in one of the world's most lawless areas.

Contained here is Julius Caesar's account of his activities following the Gallic Wars, in three books that detail his retaliation to a political conspiracy in Rome, leading to conflicts against his own countrymen and rival general Pompey. It is uniquely presented in Caesar's first-person perspective (the original Latin is in the third-person perspective). This production is based on a translation of the work by W.A. McDevitte and W.S. Bohn published in New York in 1869.

Between the 1870s and 1930s, American social reformers, working closely with the US government, transformed sexual vice into an international political and humanitarian concern. As these activists worked to eradicate prostitution and trafficking, they promoted sexual self-control for both men and women as a cornerstone of civilization and a basis of American exceptionalism. Empire of Purity traces the history of these efforts, showing how the policing and penalization of sexuality was used to justify American interventions around the world.

After a series of terror attacks Max finds himself once again in battle with a ghost from the past – Daniel McBain, who as unearthed an annihilator base on the Oregon coast. Inadvertently Max, Susan and their group are whisked back to 1943 where history has been altered in the Nazi’s favor. They are pitted against an ARDU unit that will stop at nothing to kill them. They must somehow find a way back in order to correct the time line and stop a worldwide genocide

Following the events of Planet of the Dead, survivors of the expanding outbreak take shelter in homes and bunkers and apartment complexes. Across the world, armed police and military struggle to maintain safety. Tensions mount as the worst imaginable comes to pass when nuclear weapons are used on civilian populations overrun with the living dead.

"The Antiwork Rebellion: Liberating Ourselves from the Tyranny of Work" is a thought-provoking and insightful book that challenges the dominant cultural narrative that work is the key to success and fulfillment. In this book, readers will embark on a journey to explore the antiwork movement and its vision for a society that values leisure, community, and creativity over endless toil and consumption. "The Antiwork Rebellion" provides a comprehensive examination of the historical, cultural, economic, and social implications of a society built around work. It delves into critiques of ...

While returning from a mission in Russia, Olivia and Austin find that an EMP terror attack has crippled the United States. Landing in Texas they discover that the terror attack was actually a false flag event initiated by the current Administration in a plot to take over the country and destroy the Constitution. The country is now divided and a new revolutionary war has begun, pitting the Administration, aided by NATO and factions in Russia and China against the United States military which now calls itself the New Republic Army (NRA). Olivia and Austin assist the NRA, Austin sent to ...

In our modern world the gospel of Jesus is seen by many less as good news for all humanity, and more as the bigoted edicts of a bygone era. Benjamin Chang explores the stories of the revolution, tracing the trajectories of four of the biggest social justice movements–feminism, racial justice, gay pride, and the trans movement–before looking at the ways Christians usually engage with these arenas of cultural conflict (mirror, argue, ignore) and identifying a better way forward.

A tour de force take on the fabled Airbus vs. Boeing arch-rivalry decrypting the relative strategy playbooks of the two arch-rivals & aerospace giants from mid-1980s to 2020. It deciphers Airbus’ meteoric rise in the narrow body aircraft market from a virtual industry underdog to a worthy & equal adversary within a span of 3+ decades and Boeing's fall from grace following the 737MAX disaster. The original publication, released as a 2-part book series, unraveled the lesser known & largely forgotten aspects of the high stakes aerial battles waged between the two heavyweights. This is a ...

As COVID has shown us, humans can spread viruses worldwide to billions of people in just a few weeks. While that’s alarming, here’s what even scarier: computers can spread viruses globally within minutes. In The Cyber Pandemic Survival Guide, cybersecurity expert Tom Kirkham explains how weak our governments and businesses—large and small—are in the face of the sort of cyber warfare we’re experiencing. He also demonstrates how woefully underprepared our society is for a large-scale, worldwide cyberattack, despite the fact that many security experts believe cyberattacks are an ...

Follow my lead, Flyboy… Captain Stephanie ‘Piranha’ Ely had fought for every commendation and honor that she’d received her entire life – and wasn’t about to let anyone take that from her. She volunteered for this assignment, knowing it would guarantee a spot in command and had no clue just how much resolve it was actually going to take – especially when it came to Scarecrow. Copy that – I’m on your tail… Joey ‘Scarecrow’ Charlton didn’t have a care in the world. No commitments, no strings attached back home, and zero drive to do anything else. Eat, sleep, and fly...