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...

Since the first rustic vacation retreat for hunters and fishermen was built in 1871, Okoboji and the Iowa Great Lakes have been a drawing card for families, generation after generation. Over the decades, dozens of vacation resorts, from the magnificent Hotel Orleans on Big Spirit Lake to the iconic Inn on West Okoboji, have lured happy summertime visitors. Just mentioning the name of a resort often evokes memories of swimming, boating, fishing, waterskiing, or just good times spent with fr...

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...

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 ...

This book is exactly what it says: a Book of Last Resort. But if you're an artist toiling without traction, it may be time for something different. Fifteen years in the making, The Book of Last Resort is Jon Reed's hand-crafted love letter to all the artists who aren't where they want to be creatively - or financially. The goal? Turning hard truths about the digital economy into a methodology that artists can use.Is free content a potent marketing tactic, or a trap...

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...

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 ...

Conquer self-sabotage and rewire your nervous system with this empowering psychology guide for lasting habit change. Whether you are navigating a stressful life transition, feeling stuck at work, or battling relationship anxiety, these compassionate insights will help you uncover the hidden roots of your behavior. Turn your daily commute into an uplifting space for emotional healing and mental clarity.Far from assigning blame or demanding flawless willpower, this calming audio expe...

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...

Child Neuropsychology“Reed and Warner-Rogers have made a substantial contribution to the development of child neuropsychology, which has suffered a dearth of comprehensive texts, in this broad-ranging, well-conceived, and authoritative volume.”Professor J Graham Beaumont, Department of Clinical Psychology, Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability, London“For me, they have more than succeeded in meeting their goals for combining s...

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...

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...