An essay on the relationship between African American males and law enforcement, including insights on Rodney King, OJ Simpson and personal experiences of the author. An appeal to correct systemic wrongs and forge a new future.

Legal perspective of a murder in San Francisco. Deputy District Attorney Destiny Mitchell vies to convict wealthy socialite, Jordan Alexander, in the brutal murder of his wife.

The President announces the imminent approach of an asteroid that will end all life on Earth and bring about cosmic winter. America and the world react as governments collapse, wary militia groups rally to secede in the mid-West and scientists propose to launch Life Ark, a project that will preserve humans in stasis in space.Part One of THE LAST YEAR TRILOGY.

In Sevilla, Spain, two identical twin brothers, Antonio and Fernando Castañeda de Castilla, aspire to be matadors, but only one will succeed. In love with the same woman, Isabella Zamora, the brothers compete for her love, yet only one will win her heart. Antonio is a physical man, bold and daring, while Fernando is intellectual, introspective and deeply philosophical. In a cruel twist of Fate, Antonio is forced to "take his brother's life," and vows to Fernando at his death to keep a secr...

The Real Future of the Drone ProgramViral Vector – You understand the words, but the concept is vague. You are not alone.Think of the President's controversial drone program, complete with a verified kill list, a degree of secrecy and the complicit approval of the American people.Now think of an advanced technology that would take the precision of a drone strike down to a DNA-specific level, meaning targets would die as a result of their own DNA being weaponized and tu...

Synchronicity is a second short story collection by Marcus McGee, following Four Stories. This book contains some of the author's favorite works, including The Club, Estéban and Synchronicity. It also includes his earliest short stories, Mister Peacock, Till Death Do Us Part and Anthropophagi. It finishes with three blank verse parables, Coat of Black, The Thinking Man and The Crab Story.

First published in 1998, Four Stories is the first short story collection written by Marcus McGee, a favorite for readers who appreciate the author's twisted humor. The stories are loosely autobiographical and center on issues involving family life. Yet they illustrate how political family life can become at times.

As global great power competition intensifies, there is growing concern about the geopolitical future of Antarctica. This book delves into the question of how can we anticipate, prepare for, and potentially evenshape that future? Now in its 60th year, the Antarctic Treaty System has been comparatively resilient and successful in governing the Antarctic region. This book assesses how our ability to make accurate predictions about the future of the Antarctic Treaty System reduces rapidly in ...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.This comprehensive guide will introduce you to the concept of xeriscaping - a water-efficient landscaping method that incorporates drought-tolerant plants to conserve water. Learn how to design a stunning garden that not only adds beauty to your outdoor space but also helps you save on water usage, making it both eco-friendly and cost-effective. Explore a wide variety of drought-resistant plants that thrive in various climates and soil ...

During mid-January, Judge Thomas Dolittle is visited by the haint of Marshall, his predecessor, who expresses great regret for not doing more for Justice in his position as a judge, and Marshall warns Dolittle of the dire consequences involved in failing a legacy. He tells Dolittle that he can save himself, but that he will be visited by three haints, those of Injustice Past, Injustice Present and Injustice Yet-to-Come.In his dreams that night, Dolittle meets Pathos (Injustice Past...

A collection of killer stories from some of today's hottest crime fiction writers, edited by grandmaster and #1 New York Times bestselling author Lee Child.Killer Year is a group of thirteen authors whose first novels were published in the year 2007. Now, each member of this widely-praised organization has written a story with his or her own unique twist on the world of crime. Each entry in this one-of-a-kind collection is introduced by the author's Killer Year men...

An Essay by Marcus McGee on the efficacy of long-term marriage in an impermanent society. Author proposes a seven-year term on marriage licenses in an attempt to save "the marriage institution" in America.