Groundbreaking investor and global enterprise builder Alec Litowitz shows how to move from "making the right decision" to "making decisions right" in The Adaptability Quotient , a guide to thinking and acting under uncertainty.Over decades of success across volatile markets, creating cultures and businesses that innovate at scale and endure, Litowitz arrived at a crucial insight. What separates progress from paralysis is ...

From a young couple struggling to look after their baby to a new captain's reluctance to take command of her ship, and from a sun-addled stranger's appearance in town to the emergence of a sentient AI, the twelve tales presented here explore the central theme of an arrival by someone or something new.There's even an alien puppy.

In a futuristic Middle East, plug-ins can turn anyone into a killer in this "wry and black and savage" Nebula and Hugo award finalist (George R. R. Martin).Set in a high-tech near future featuring an ascendant Muslim world and divided Western superpowers, this cult classic takes us into a world with mind- or mood-altering drugs for any purpose, brains enhanced by electronic hardware with plug-in memory additions and modules offering the wearer new personalities, an...

A student in search of a gay fight club uncovers a hidden community of kink-- and the ringleader is the hottest professor on campus.Nick isn't just another rich kid partying away his senior year of college. He's ready to prove he's tough enough for Brayden's twisted games, if only the mysterious professor will give him half a chance.Brayden is well aware of the rumors that follow him all over campus and beyond-- rumors that are only a pale reflection of the...

An enemies-to-lovers BDSM gay romance.Thorne is the talented cat burglar who delights in relieving the wealthy of their fine art and gemstones.Lane is the kinky prosecutor who'll do almost anything to avoid sending Thorne to prison. Even if it means he has to take Thorne's punishment into his own hands...They're two very different men on opposite sides of the law, but somehow they can't stay apart.This standalone gay romance nove...

In this groundbreaking expose essential for understanding rising authoritarianism, award-winning civil rights lawyer Alec Karakatsanis introduces the concept of “Copaganda.”Copaganda is a special kind of propaganda employed by police, prosecutors, and news media to stoke fear of police-recorded crime and distort society’s response to it.What readers will discover:How mass media manipulates our perception of what keeps us safe.

Years after the events that first brought him face to face with Count Dracula, Professor Abraham Van Helsing returns to Transylvania.The villages remain fearful, the mountains conceal old roads, and the shadow of Castle Dracula still lies across the land. Although the Count was believed destroyed, rumours have begun to spread of vanished travellers, disturbed graves and a presence moving through the forests after nightfall.Van Helsing is burdened by memory and uncertain whe...

The complete Hugo and Nebula Award–nominated cyberpunk trilogy by an author whose work is "wry and black and savage" (George R. R. Martin).Praised as "a perfect example of how exciting the subgenre can and should be," George Alec Effinger's Budayeen Cycle is a towering and timeless science fiction achievement that continues to amaze, shock, and captivate readers ( SF Signal).When Gravity Fails: Set in a high-tech near future featuring an as...

Jewish Science Fiction and Fantasy? Yes!Wandering Stars is the landmark collection of Jewish science fiction and fantasy. The first of its kind, it is an established and enduring classic.This is the first time in a science fiction collection that the Jewish People—and the richness of their themes and particular points of view—appear without a mask. Wandering Stars is a showpiece of Jewish wit, culture, and lore, of the blend of humor and s...

The Essential Works of Anthony Trollope is a compilation that showcases the remarkable literary contributions of one of the Victorian era's most prolific novelists. Famed for his astute observations of social issues and intricate characterizations, Trollope's works often explore themes of class, ambition, and personal morality, all framed within his distinctively rich and engaging prose. This anthology captures the essence of Trollope's enduring narratives, from the parliamentary intrigues...

The Oxford Book of English Verse, 1250-1900 is an anthology that meticulously compiles a rich tapestry of English poetry spanning over six centuries. Including works from celebrated poets such as Geoffrey Chaucer, John Milton, and Elizabeth Barrett Browning, this volume showcases a diverse range of themes, styles, and forms, reflecting the evolution of English literature. The selections highlight the interplay between historical context and artistic expression, emphasizing the transitions ...

Twenty-three compelling accounts of desperate circumstances and unbelievable survival when planes went down in remote and dangerous locations.When a pilot experiences a sudden loud bang or sudden total silence, he is often faced with the stark choice of the parachute or attempting to get the aircraft down to earth in as few pieces as possible. This book describes twenty-three remarkable and true instances when, for a variety of reasons, all seems lost—but life was n...