When the algorithm is weaponised against the nation, the truth requires a human variable.Mara Voss, a Senior Investigative Analyst for the State Department's Inspector General, is used to things moving slowly. But when the newly formed Office of Governmental Efficiency and Accountability launches mass "Loyalty Audits"—purging the intelligence community under the guise of fiscal optimization—the bureaucratic silence turns deafening.Desks are emptying. Decades of institutiona...

Uncover the universe's hidden architecture through an epic popular science journey into quantum physics and cosmology. Transform your daily commute into a mind-expanding exploration of fundamental particles, from familiar atoms to the strange realms of antimatter. Experience how driven scientists smashed the boundaries of reality to map the microscopic cosmos.Perfect for deep focus or an intellectually stimulating road trip, this accessible narrative translates complex mathematics ...

Master ethical influence and resolve workplace conflict with this practical guide to confident, everyday deal-making. Stop settling for less than you deserve, whether you are asking for a promotion or securing a critical business contract. This empowering audio experience transforms high-pressure standoffs into calm, structured conversations that guarantee mutual respect and optimal results.Build the quiet confidence needed to navigate tough career transitions, push back on unfair ...

John Dominic Crossan, the eminent historical Jesus scholar, and Jonathan L. Reed, an expert in biblical archaeology, reveal through archaeology and textual scholarship that Paul, like Jesus, focused on championing the Kingdom of God––a realm of justice and equality––against the dominant, worldly powers of the Roman empire.Many theories exist about who Paul was, what he believed, and what role he played in the origins of Christianity. Using archaeological and textual evidence, and t...

Developing Public Service Leaders examines why and how governments and representative bodies in public service organizations have mounted major interventions over the last two decades to develop senior staff as leaders. A critical explanation is developed of the foundational contribution made by national leadership development interventions in the 2000s to the emergence, proliferation, and normalization of leadership development provision. Through carrying out qualitative research...

Generation after generation, families of vacationers have returned to northwestern Iowa's Okoboji and the Iowa Great Lakes for summertime rest and recreation. From the earliest pioneer days to the Spirit Lake Massacre to the first rustic outdoorsmen's accommodations, this deep glacial lake and its sister prairie lakes have been embraced by visitors for more than 150 years. Slow growing until rail service in 1882, the area saw investment in the form of the Orleans, the grandest hotel west o...

The Kindling: A Political Thriller"The exploitation of a genuine wound does not make the wound fictional."Across Europe, an invisible tide is turning. In Austria, a charismatic populist leader stuns the establishment. In Germany, a disillusioned warehouse worker is drawn into a radical online underground. In Hungary, an investigative journalist risks everything to trace a shadow network of dark money. And in a glass tower in London, Daniel Avery—a brilliant behavioral consul...

We all have dreams, but turning those dreams into reality requires more than just wishful thinking. "Design Your Destiny - A Step-by-Step Plan for Achieving Your Dreams" is your guide to taking control of your future and crafting a life you love. This book provides a clear, actionable roadmap for anyone ready to overcome obstacles, set meaningful goals, and make steady progress toward achieving their deepest aspirations."Design Your Destiny" breaks down the goal-setting process int...

The Emperor has brutally murdered one of his concubines, something which, everyone admits, he has every right to do.... Or did he? In the bitterly cold north China winter of 1153, the Eunuch Gett senses there is more to the murder, but when he is ordered by the Emperor to investigate it, he is trapped. With all clues pointing towards the Emperor himself, Gett knows that any misstep will mean his own death by execution. As he makes his way through the maze of harem sexual politics, ferociou...

Across the United States, schools face the daunting issue of confronting the widespread effects of bullying, which threaten the physical, emotional, and intellectual well-being and development of youth. Creating and Negotiating Collaborative Spaces for Socially-Just Anti-Bullying Interventions for K-12 Schools is a theoretically and empirically grounded edited volume that describes practical ways to address bullying at both systemic and individual levels. Central to the scope of the book i...

From the deepest oceans to the farthest reaches of space—and everything in between—Science Comics turns STEM topics into unforgettable graphic novel adventures. This smash-hit series has sold over a million copies!Furious floods, looming landslides, terrifying tornadoes, ferocious forest fires! Is Mother Nature trying to tell us something?As “snowpocalypse” descends once again, one temperamental weatherman is determined to set the record straight o...

In the volatile, live-wire waters of the Strait of Hormuz, the U.S. military deploys ARES: the most sophisticated autonomous weapons ecosystem ever created. Designed by brilliant systems architect Dr. Lena Vasquez, the fleet of four hundred AI-driven drones operates with flawless precision. Until 0347 on a quiet Tuesday morning.Deep within a remote command centre on the island atoll of Diego Garcia, Lena spots a statistical irregularity—a microscopic latency spike in a single unit'...