The first proper history of the world’s most notorious secret society and its bizarre and dangerous afterlifeOn 1 May 1776 a radical young professor named Adam Weishaupt founded a secret society whose aim was to infiltrate and overturn the system of world power from within. Intellectuals, judges, politicians and poets joined, united by Enlightenment ideals and liberal attitudes towards politics and religion. They called themselves the Order of the Illuminati.

Management Mastery and Practice Series is suited to a range of managers. You might be a newly promoted manager or about to step into a greater managerial role with increased responsibilities. Or perhaps you have been in a management position for some years’ time but have had no formal management training, or you are an executive leader but have simply forgotten some of the basics of leading and managing yourself and others. Whichever length of time you have been managing, this series is to...

Contrary to popular belief, the future is optimistic; can you even imagine what would happen if you welcomed life's positivity with open arms?Much more than being just a philosophy, optimism has a scientific background. Even more, it's a state of mind that has the power to change one's world - if not the whole world. The dictionary defines optimism as 'hopefulness and confidence about the future or the success of something'.Somewhere along the way, we forgot how to be hop...

This goes on your book's back cover and product page. It should hook, set the stakes, and end with intrigue:The Synthetic AgeThey promised unity. They delivered control.In a city ruled by glowing Towers and corporate CEOs worshipped as gods, food is no longer food—it's programming. Every soda, every snack, every artificial flavor carries instructions that reshape identity and bind the people to the Glow.Kai never asked to be part of ...

For nearly 80 years, Christian Aid has been a force for justice on the global stage - speaking truth to power, responding to crises, and challenging the structures that keep people poor.Justice Song tells the story of this groundbreaking organisation not as a linear history, but through a series of vivid, thematic chapters that trace its evolution from post-war beginnings to present-day campaigns. It explores how a church-founded agency became a pioneering voice in...

In a perilous era, only the most skilled are summoned to safeguard our way of life. Amidst the allure of sex and drugs, the deceit of crooks, and the intricate dance between the police and doctors, this tale offers a deep dive into the world of clinical medicine. It spotlights a unique cadre of practitioners determined to make a difference, even as they navigate the challenges of an underfunded NHS, a government stretched thin, and a public often left in the dark. Medicine is not just a pr...

About the BookScepter of Soren centers on a diverse assemblage of heroes, each embarked on their unique, yet interconnected, quests. During their journey, they offer assistance to a multitude of beings across their world, whilst simultaneously contending with an archaic evil that has slipped its shackles from a parallel universe. The narrative brims with dynamic action sequences and introduces a broad array of species, including both animal and humanoid, each inhabiting distinct env...

Contrary to popular belief, the future is optimistic; can you even imagine what would happen if you welcomed life's positivity with open arms?Much more than being just a philosophy, optimism has a scientific background. Even more, it's a state of mind that has the power to change one's world - if not the whole world. The dictionary defines optimism as 'hopefulness and confidence about the future or the success of something'.Somewhere along the way, we forgot how to be hopef...

Live vicariously through Mike Taylor as he recounts his tales of leaving Corporate America for a teaching position in a small town in Hungary. Feel the angst of breaking the golden handcuffs, the excitement of meeting the students and new friends, the joy of traveling about Europe, and the humor of a day-to-day existence in a foreign culture.You'll laugh and sympathize with him as he:- Discovers the eccentricities of the locals, such as the Ukrainian physicist who drops by ...

Publishing essays in the age of the tweet is a bit like selling buggywhips next to the car dealership. One would only expect such an activity to be pursued by old fuddy-duddies waving their canes at the kids on their lawns. We are actually huge proponents of social media. The restrictions of 140 characters have brought soul back to wit, and created surprisingly elegant moments of poignancy in the decade since first we tweeted. Still, sometimes, after consuming a cascade of snappy one-liner...

It’s spring. Bobby and Amy go to the park. In the park, they see many things. Amy sees a bear, but it is a dog. And Bobby sees a bee. Can you guess where it is?

The school bus is going to the zoo. On the way, it will pass many places. What places can you see? Which one is your favorite?