Funny, thought-provoking, and incredibly disturbing, Slow Death by Rubber Duck reveals that just the living of daily life creates a chemical soup inside each of us.Pollution is no longer just about belching smokestacks and ugly sewer pipes - now, it's personal.The most dangerous pollution has always come from commonplace items in our homes and workplaces. Smith and Lourie ingested and inhaled a host of things that surround all of us all the time. This book ...

In "Beyond the Temporal Lobe", Rick Smith journeys through the enigmatic Realms of the Emperium, a universe as tangible as the air we breathe. Within this extraordinary realm, he uncovers transformative wisdom and knowledge that reshape his very essence. Without these profound experiences, he believes he would be nothing more than a shadow of himself. With a steadfast sense of purpose, Rick invites readers to join him on this enlightening odyssey of discovery and self-realization.

Technology will make killing a thing of the past. The gun is antiquated technology, and it is responsible for tens of thousands of senseless killings every year. Humanity has accepted that killing is an unavoidable fact of life—but Rick Smith argues that it doesn't need to be this way and that we have the means to make the bullet obsolete in our lifetime. Smith is the founder of TASER (now Axon), and in this book, he demonstrates that we are on the cusp of a world in which killing is neith...

The Great Disruption reveals how 3D printing manufacturing will transform the world in the same way that Henry Ford's Model T upended transportation or Gutenberg's printing press started an information revolution. It traces both the impact of this disruption as it rapidly spreads around the world and affects every kind of industry imaginable, while detailing specific steps that can and should be taken right now to prepare.The 3D manufacturing revolution is pervasive and gro...

Esports have rapidly expanded from a pastime undertaken by casual players to one of the largest segments of the entertainment industry, in which hundreds of millions of people play and compete daily. Esports Business Management With HKPropel Access is one of the first textbooks to present an all-encompassing look into the world of esports business, will teach both aspiring students and sports professionals about the business of this rapidly expanding industry. Written by esports e...

Theres A Lobster Loose!For more than ten years, five would-be writers have somehow managed to discard infirmity, tragedy, parental and spousal responsibility, sucky jobs, suckier prospects, literary rejection and the basic planetary pull of lifes gravity to join one another in a unique collective of literary hooliganism that may not rival The Round Table, but certainly involves congregating around a table. Enter The Loose Lobster and this collection of essays, short stories, screen...

Stroll breathtaking coastlines, explore Roman ruins, and soak up some sun in the South of France! Inside Rick Steves Provence & the French Riviera you'll find:Fully updated, comprehensive coverage for exploring Provence and the RivieraRick's strategic advice on how to get the most out of your time and money, with rankings of his must-see favoritesTop sights and hidden gems, from t...

Wander the lavender fields of Provence, bite into a perfect croissant, and climb the steps of the Eiffel Tower with Rick Steves! Inside Rick Steves France you'll find:Fully updated, comprehensive coverage for planning a multi-week trip to FranceRick's strategic advice on how to get the most out of your time and money, with rankings of his must-see favoritesTop sights and h...

Hit France's can't-miss art, sights, and bites in two weeks or less with Rick Steves Best of France! Inside you'll find:Strategic advice from Rick Steves on what's worth your time and moneyShort itineraries covering the best of Paris, Normandy, the Loire, Dordogne, Provence, the French Riviera, and Burgundy, including Versailles, Nice, the D-Day beaches, Côtes du Rhône, Monaco, Avignon, and more

From the top of the Eiffel Tower to the ancient catacombs below the city, explore Paris at every level with Rick Steves! Inside Rick Steves Paris you'll find:Comprehensive coverage for spending a week or more exploring ParisRick's strategic advice on how to get the most out of your time and money, with rankings of his must-see favoritesTop sights and hidden gems, ...

Dr. Rick and Jack, tired of work and school, dream about going to Hawaii and becoming beach bums. Mysteriously, they are suddenly on the beach collecting some really cool coral and a few pieces of lava rock. Free from work and school seemed like a great idea but it doesn't take long for Jack to realize that what he had at home might have been better than he thought. Jack was not sure if the whole thing was real or a dream but what he did learn for sure is there is no place like home! A hum...

Throughout human history, civilizations have stratified their citizens, often by establishing royal, priestly, executive, or warrior castes. Many who have achieved elite-level power joined their civilizations' premier organizations not through birthright or sociopolitical attainment, but rather by completing codified rites of passage that demonstrated their exceptional physical, spiritual, or psychological capabilities, and their deep commitment to their cultures.Crucibles: His...