A homage to the late, great scholar of war, exploring his considerable legacy and engaging with questions of conflict and strategy in the same spirit.From the collapse of the Soviet Union and the ‘end of history’ to the rise of Islamist terrorism and the onset of the ‘war on terror’, and now finally a return to great power politics—the last thirty years have been some of the most unsettled in a generation or two. Through it all, Professor Christopher Coker’s thinking on war and str...

"An uncompromising look at his younger self and the Nicaraguan revolution . . . that compels readers to question their own motivations and beliefs." — The AmericasWhen Michael Johns joined a Sandinista militia in 1983, a fellow revolutionary dubbed him a rábano, a radish: red on the outside but white on the inside. Now, more than twenty-five years later, Johns appreciates the wisdom of that label as he revisits the questions of identity he...

An illustrated study of the oft-overlooked engagements between the iconic F4F Wildcat and Imperial Japanese Naval Air Force's 6M2-N "Rufe" floatplane during the Solomon Islands campaign.A number of unique confrontations took place between floatplanes and land-based fighters during the fierce aerial battles fought above the Solomon Islands throughout 1942–43. Whilst the most famous Battle of Guadalcanal "slugfests" saw US Marine Corps/US Navy F4F Wildcats engage the...

A half-million years ago, there existed a group of magic wielding healers, known as the Ka'Jenn, who were able to mend the damage done to the Human Soul. Due to this power, the Ka'Jenn were hunted to extinction by Demonkind, and Humanity has long suffered for it. But - now, the Ka'Jenn Court returns, in the modern Age, when the Darkness is at its strongest.

One little boy. One big day. Every day a new adventure.Join Little Dougie as he spends a joyful day at the beach, filled with sunshine, laughter, and simple moments that turn into lasting memories. From warm sand between his toes to waves that tickle his legs, Dougie discovers the magic of the world around him with curiosity and excitement.With the loving presence of family and his playful puppy Scout by his side, each moment becomes part of a day he will n...

An audio original from the New York Times bestselling creators of Welcome to Night Vale.Kiara Sloan has been one of the world's biggest pop stars since before she could legally drive, but now she is in her forties, and embarking on a big comeback tour after an embarrassing public incident almost ended her career.Neil Ritter is a small town boy from Texas, still in his twenties, and desperate for his big break as a music journalist. And her...

Words flow fluently through a poetic stream where the muse paddles in both directions, where he deems most rewarding. His intention is to capture an audience full of dreams where the author can captivate his own. There are many turns and bends in the water, but somehow the shore beckons him on solid ground. Mike invites his audience to open up the pages and become familiar with the author's visions of friends, family and experiences in life.

"Crosseyed Puzzle" is 30 optical illusions that I invented over the years. It all started when I put a circle on a transparency and focused my eyes through the transparency paper until I saw two circles. This led me to the next step of drawing a face around the now two circles, which gave me the face of a bison. Then came the next step of coming up with a non-abstract picture, which looked to me like a Viking hat. Then I noticed that I didn't have to focus my eyes through the picture to co...

In an age of rapid technological advancement and global interconnectivity, the world has never appeared more progressive—yet beneath the surface lies a troubling truth. The Illusion of Progress unveils how the very systems meant to liberate and empower us have become tools of centralization, control, and surveillance. From education and healthcare to media, law, finance, and governance, power is consolidating in the hands of global institutions and technocratic elites, eroding the foundati...

Agi is happy to get back to school, and away from the Redshield family. She has spent most of her life in boarding school, and is glad to be back with her friends. Agi doesn't consider herself to be a pretty girl, but when two of the most popular boys in school start fighting over who gets to dance with her, she starts to wonder. Her best friend warns her about what happens to girls who get too popular at The Melton Conservatory, but Agi ignores her. Agi didn't know anything about the syst...

This poetry collection, like a cerebral train, travels through the varied landscapes of my thoughts, opinions, and life experiences. Words collide with syllables, erupting into vivid imagery that reaches the far recesses of the imagination. These poems are my literary children: sometimes impulsive, but always carrying a message. I hope this collection touches you like the warmth of the sun's rays on a somber October afternoon.

Just two days after his birth, Matthew Jewel's life takes a tragic turn when he becomes an orphan, following the assassination of his mother by a Russian agent. In a twist of fate, he is swiftly rescued and adopted by an aristocratic military family, who embrace him as a long-lost son. Matthew's journey leads him from public school to Persham House, Britain's exclusive and top-secret spy academy. His training there paves the way for his induction into British Military Intelligence, where h...