My name is James Gates. I grew up in the 1940s and 50s, in a diverse hostile social environment in a complex time. This environment was governed by insanity, bigotry, fear and inhumanity. But beyond all the madness, a sense of hopelessness induced a measure of tolerance that created a guarded feeling of happiness and well being, yet tainted by fear.As I observed and experienced the blatant inhumanities associated with bigotry and other flaws, I realized that I was in a unique posit...

For people who desire to realise the value of enlightenment and tranquility, Alchemy of Enlightenment helps self-reflection rather than the skills of meditation. To see the world is not to be seen but to see through the eyes of own. The true freedom can be achieved by putting oneself on top of everything else in terms of ways of living and seeing.

"Commentary Upon the Maya-Tzental Perez Codex" by William Gates is a significant scholarly work that delves into the intricacies of the Maya-Tzental culture through the lens of the Perez Codex. Gates meticulously analyzes the codex, which is a vital historical document that provides insights into the rituals, beliefs, and daily life of the Tzental people. His commentary not only elucidates the text but also contextualizes it within the broader framework of Maya civilization, making it an e...

**NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERNATIONAL BESTSELLERIn this urgent, singularly authoritative book, Bill Gates sets out a wide-ranging, practical--and accessible--plan for how the world can get to zero greenhouse gas emissions in time to avoid an irreversible climate catastrophe.**Bill Gates has spent a decade investigating the causes and effects of climate change. With the help and guidance of experts in the fields of physics, chemistry, biology, engineering, poli...

**#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Barnes & Noble’s Best Business Books of 2025The origin story of one of the most influential and transformative business leaders and philanthropists of the modern age.“A surprisingly candid memoir of the Microsoft mogul’s early years. . . . Reading this book feels like watching someone take a well-known black-and-white sketch, fill in the details, and paint it in vivid color.” —GeekWire**The business triumph...

The author of By Book or By Crook returns to the Outer Banks and the Lighthouse Library, where Lucy Richardson must shed light on a shocking murder…Lucy has finally found her bliss as a librarian and resident of the Bodie Island Lighthouse. She loves walking on the beach, passing her evenings with the local book club, bonding with the library cat, Charles, and enjoying the attention of not one, but TWO eligible men. But then her socialite mother, Suzanne, ...

The national bestselling author of The Spook in the Stacks returns with another charming mystery set in the most literary lighthouse in North Carolina’s Outer Banks.Misfortune blows into North Carolina’s Outer Banks when a dead body in a boat on the shore leaves local librarian Lucy Richardson racing to solve a strange new mystery....After a successful party at Bodie Island’s Lighthouse Library, librarian Lucy Richardson is ready to curl u...

Lucy’s wedding is at stake—and to save the date, she’ll need to find an elusive killer—in the 8th whodunit in the Lighthouse Library cozy mystery series.They’re getting married! Lucy Richardson and Connor McNeil have announced their engagement. Their friends throw a party for the couple at Coquina Beach, close to Lucy's beloved Bodie Island Lighthouse Library.As they’re packing up the presents and the (few) leftovers from Josie's Cozy Bakery, who should arr...

Five Stars: "You will not believe how good this book is." -Amz ReviewFive Stars: "A nail biter! Did not see this ending coming." -Amz ReviewFive Stars: "...a fantastic book. I couldn't read fast enough." -Goodreads ReviewSynopsis:She had the perfect life: a beautiful family, a nice home, and a great career. Then an encounter with a serial killer left Valkyrie physically disabled, her family dead, her life in ruins. Now, after years of rehabilitation, she's goi...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER“In her book, Melinda tells the stories of the inspiring people she’s met through her work all over the world, digs into the data, and powerfully illustrates issues that need our attention—from child marriage to gender inequity in the workplace.” — President Barack Obama“The Moment of Lift is an urgent call to courage. It changed how I think about myself, my family, my work, and what’s possible in the world. Melind...

Librarian Lucy’s wedding is nearly perfect—aside from a missing guest and the strangled body she finds. Now, she must vow to find the killer in this 10th Lighthouse Library mystery.Lucy and Connor planned for the perfect Outer Banks wedding—and that’s exactly what they got. Aside from typical rumblings of familial tensions, the late spring weather allowed for a beautiful day, the food was delicious, and everyone had a good time, until one of the guests goes missing...

The seventh “entertaining” cozy mystery in a series by national–bestselling author Eva Gates [Vicki Delany]—“complete with a library, a cat, and a captivating location and sleuth” (Library Journal).When her former director is found dead in the water, librarian Lucy Richardson must get to the bottom of the mystery before the killer ends her tale.It’s summertime in the Outer Banks of North Carolina and Bertie James’s college class is...