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When a particle research lab is suddenly cut off from the rest of the world, journalism student Chase Adkins and the others trapped inside must band together to survive and try to find a way out. But as more inexplicable things start happening around the lab, will the growing tension turn them against each other? Why doesn't anyone remember the time between 12:26 and 1am?
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If Chairman Mao came back to life today, what would he think of Nanjings bookstore, the Librairie Avant-Garde, where it is easier to find primers on Michel Foucaults philosophy than copies of the Little Red Book? What does it really mean to order a latte at Starbucks in Beijing? Is it possible that Aldous Huxley wrote a novel even more useful than Orwells 1984 for making sense of post-Tiananmen Chinaor post-9/11 America?
In these often playful, always...
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Metaphysics explores the abstract concepts of space, time, and perception, and dwells in the amazing power of our own minds. This abstract, world-bending, psychedelic guide to metaphysical living is a mission statement for anyone who wishes to push the boundaries of consciousness with exciting esoteric knowledge of all varieties. Maggie Wilson introduces listeners to quantum theory, astral tripping, and plant spirit medicine, among many other studies...
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Clutter and hoarding, creativity and the artist, and death and dying come together in this dystopian novel.Before you die, you must divest yourself of all your worldly goods. That is The Naked Law of a new world order. But if you keep telling stories, or if you keep making art, you may just delay the Final Reckoning."The Naked Law" opens with the launch of a blog that shares stories about life after The Final Catastrophe. You will hear from a chorus...
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Across 1400 years and six continents (sorry, Australia), Impossible Histories examines pivotal moments in history from both sides-what happened and what would have happened had things gone differently. The results are by turns strange, hilarious, tragic…and always fascinating.
Imagine a world in which...
- Hitler builds a thousand-year Reich
- Columbus gets driven from the Americas by mounted knights
- Robespierre decapitates Caesar Augustus
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From bestselling author John Crace comes a blisteringly hilarious tour through the whirlwind of post-Brexit Britain, from the ousting of Boris to the dawn of a new era . . . sort of.
O brave new world, that has such people in't. Or not. William Shakespeare clearly had never imagined a clusterf*ck on this scale. Given the state of the country right now, he would be in need of a long lie down.
Another month, another prime minister - how many have we...
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Seeing Through the Game of Life is a practical guide to spiritual enlightenment that includes sixteen powerful practice ideas on how to awaken to your authentic self, satisfy the self-fulfilling prophecy of enlightenment, discover the ultimate truth of your existence, see through your thoughts, stories, and projections . . . and cultivate mystical experiences that lead to enlightened living in a brave new world."Seeing through the game of life is...
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An old-fashioned adventure of the future... It's a not-so-brave new world. Corporations rule humanity. The world is a bleak and unkind place. But then the Mitoc, powerful aliens from the distant reaches of the universe, came and things got worse. Humans found themselves unable to resist the Mitoc's call. Like sheep, they climbed aboard the vast alien spaceships, to be shipped off to the stars to fight the alien race's war for them. To die for them.Because...
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When the introduction of brothels manned by AI-powered sex robots threaten the profitability of the world's oldest profession, the street girls decide it's time to fight for their future and bring the punters back where they belong: between their legs. Hatching a drastic plan to ensure the Johns turn against erotic automatons, the whores take on the brave new world and inadvertently unleash a battle for survival as technology's finest refuse to take...
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Genetic science is about to radically alter our lives. Sooner than you can imagine, human beings will be capable of diagnosing their own illnesses, designating the sex of their children, even designing the food they eat -- all as easily as using a cell phone. Now is the time for every one of us to take control of our DNA, and one man is uniquely qualified to show us how: Glenn McGee, bioethicist at the University of Pennsylvania, pioneer in the study...
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What's the most important thing you can have for a safe and happy pregnancy? A healthy diet? A positive mindset? Or information?
Pregnancy and motherhood are journeys that begin with love, curiosity, and anticipation. But it is also a journey into the unknown, and one where you might find yourself questioning the effects of every decision you make for nine months and beyond!
Knowing the recommendations, risks, and challenges you will face during your...
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Discover the Dawn of a New Era: The Ties Between Artificial Intelligence and Our Future
Imagine a world where every aspect of life is enhanced by artificial intelligence–our jobs, our ethical decisions, and even the way we interact with one another. "When Machines Learn: AI and the Transformation of Society" is a gripping exploration of this not-so-distant future, where AI is not only a tool but a transformative force reshaping every facet of human...
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Welcome to the forefront of modern living, where technology seamlessly integrates with our homes to enhance comfort, efficiency, and security. In this era of rapid technological advancement, the concept of home automation has emerged as a transformative force, reshaping the way we interact with our living spaces and redefining our expectations of modern convenience. In the pages that follow, we embark on a journey through the evolution of home automation-a...
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Embark on the Adventure of A Lifetime: Navigate the Future of Work with a Nomadic Spirit
Imagine swapping your desk view for a window onto the world, your cubicle for a caf in Paris, or a beach in Bali. Embrace a work lifestyle that encourages exploration, freedom, and limitless opportunities. "Nomadic Mindset: The Future of Digital Work" is your compass to navigating this brave new world, where the office is anywhere and everywhere.
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2024.
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"Sam Wilson is Captain America! Join him as he takes up the legacy of Captain America's shield and fights as the new Sentinel of Liberty against enemies of peace and justice! Learn to read and join in the action as this brave hero and his allies save the world!"--
19) Wayfinders
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Wayfinders volume 1
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Blackstone Publishing
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2024.
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"Between school and family drama, Chloe Summers has more than enough on her plate. But when a giant literally crashes into her house--not to mention the mermaid in the bathtub and the unicorn in the barn--Chloe and her dad find themselves on a wild adventure to save a group of fairy tale creatures and help return them to their home. To do so, they must find a way to reopen a secret portal to a magical world while preventing others from taking the...
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Bloomsbury Publishing
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2023.
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In 1977, twenty-seven-year-old Robyn Davidson set off with a dog and four camels to cross 1,700 miles of Australian desert to the sea. A life of almost constant traveling followed. From the deserts of Australia, to Sydney's underworld; from Sixties street life, to the London literary scene; from migrating with nomads in Tibet, to 'marrying' an Indian prince, Davidson's quest was motivated by an unquenchable curiosity about other ways of seeing and...