The race to reach the South Pole is one of the most compelling and dramatic stories in humanity's long quest to explore the unknown regions of the world. It is an unmatched tale of courage, hardship, triumph and tragedy, which began with the ancient Greeks and reached a climax over 2,000 years later in the gripping duel between Amundsen and Scott.This epic narrative spanning the centuries, expertly woven by polar historian Michael Smith, reveals that the Amundsen–S...

You probably picked up this book because the math is not adding up. College costs more, rent eats more of every paycheck, and a single job rarely covers the life you are supposed to want. You have seen the gurus promising $500 a day from your phone, and you have learned to be suspicious of anyone who wants your money before you have earned your first dollar. Or maybe you are stuck at a plateau, or you have no idea where to start. Whatever brought you here, this book was written for you: th...

In this study of European American relations, originally published in 1984, the author demonstrates that many of the contentious issues of the 1980s have their origins in the roots of the ‘Atlantic partnership’ which emerged during the 1950s. The book undertakes two tasks which are essential to an understanding of European American relations. Firstly, it reviews the elements of continuity and change which have characterised transatlantic dealings since 1945, and the complexities which have...

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. Who are you when no one is watching, and why does that person feel like a stranger?Think about the last time you caught your reflection in a mirror after a long day of nodding, smiling, and laughing too loud at jokes that weren’t funny. In a world that constantly rewards performance over presence , most of us have spent years perfecting a mask, a professional mask, a social mask, even a romantic mask until we’ve completely lost touch with t...

'Fascinating analysis' Nigel West; 'Grippingly told, authoritative' Mail on Sunday; 'Meticulously researched...a remarkably good read' John Brennan, former CIA Director; 'Excellent...a detailed, highly professional account' Sir John Scarlett, former MI6 ChiefThe Special Relationship between America and Britain is feted by politicians on both sides of the Atlantic when it suits their purpose and just as frequently dismissed as a myth, not least by t...

For the first time ever, the explosive truth behind the world's most secret Special Operations organizationA top-secret U.S. Army Special Operations unit has been running covert missions all over the world, from leading death squads to the hideout of drug baron Pablo Escobar to capturing Saddam Hussein and, in one of the greatest special operations missions of all time, helping to track down al-Qa'eda leader Osama bin Laden. "The Activity," as it became known to insiders, has achie...

'Gripping... The authors skillfully capture the fear and claustrophobia. A riveting real-life drama.' Kirkus'Cabin Fever is riveting, taut, and extensively researched. Smith and Franklin have written a page-turning adventure that will keep you reading late into the night.' Martin Dugard, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Taking Paris**'A gripping account of how an invisible stowaway - the Co...

The British codebreakers at Bletchley Park are now believed to have shortened the duration of the Second World War by up to two years. During the dark days of 1941, as Britain stood almost alone against the the Nazis, this remarkable achievement seemed impossible. This extraordinary book, originally published as Action This Day, includes descriptions by some of Britain s foremost historians of the work of Bletchley Park, from the breaking ofEnigma and other wartime codes to the invention o...

The ultimate weapon has been created, and with it, the imperious Kasna intend to destroy the gods.Created by Vong Kidfar’s Father and Grandfather, the Heaven’s Gate Project has been absorbed by government and special interests, who are determined to see the endeavour through, despite any second thoughts by those involved.Sixteen year old Vong can only watch as his family, and his people, hurtle toward an uncertain future. Despite his own opposition to the project, and the r...

Fixer 13 is the first book in The Forevers, featuring Jayne Wu.Jayne Wu is a brilliant and inexplicably-lucky 13-year-old in a future Earth obsessed with its own survival. The Swarm, a meteor field billions of kilometres across, will soon smash through the solar system, destroying all life and possibly the planet itself. The only hope for humankind's survival are the biomes - twelve asteroid-size escape vessels constructed in orbit to travel to and colonize far distant worlds with ...

The remarkable true story of one man's daring solo flight around the world in a tiny amphibious plane.University dropout Michael Smith built a multimillion-dollar business fitting out movie theatres around the world, before restoring Melbourne's Sun Theatre and becoming one of the country's last independent cinema operators. After a business deal went bad, and shaken by how close he had come to being wiped out, Smith took an even bigger risk- to become the first ...

A perfect guide to speed up the predicting power of machine learning algorithmsKey FeaturesDesign, discover, and create dynamic, efficient features for your machine learning applicationUnderstand your data in-depth and derive astonishing data insights with the help of this GuideGrasp powerful feature-engineering techniques and build machine learning systemsBook DescriptionFeature engineering is the most important step in crea...