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...

"Minds of Madness, Thoughts of Sadness" is more a work of art than a piece of literature. This collection of poetry was written by Rick Smith, ThD in the late 1970s during an extended hospital stay and rehabilitation period. The author went through physical therapy so he could regain the use of his legs after waking up paralyzed from the lower back down. He was alone and unable to contact anyone. After two days of fruitless attempts to get help, his neighbor came home from a business trip ...

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...

With Rick Steves, Normandy is yours to discover! This slim guide excerpted from Rick Steves France includes:Rick's firsthand, up-to-date advice on Normandy's best sights, restaurants, hotels, and more, plus tips to beat the crowds, skip the lines, and avoid tourist trapsTop sights and local experiences: Visit the Great Clock in Rouen that dates back to the Renaissance and see the famed Baye...

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...

With Rick Steves, Nice and the French Riviera are yours to discover! This slim guide excerpted from Rick Steves Provence & the French Riviera includes:Rick's firsthand, up-to-date advice on the best sights, restaurants, hotels, and more in Nice and the French Riviera, plus tips to beat the crowds, skip the lines, and avoid tourist trapsTop sights and local experiences: Expl...

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

Cocher, drive to the rue Falguière--this in my best restaurant French. The man with the varnished hat shrugged his shoulders, and raised his eyebrows in doubt. He evidently had never heard of the rue Falguière. "Yes, rue Falguière, the old rue des Fourneaux," I continued. Cabby's face broke out into a smile. "Ah, oui, oui, le Quartier Latin." And it was at the end of this crooked street, through a lane that led into a half court flanked by a row of studio buildings, and up one pair of ding...

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...

Monmouth County's past encompasses more than just sandy beaches and rural farm life.George Washington fought at the Battle of Monmouth as the region played a pivotal role in the birth of the republic. Henry Hudson anchored off Monmouth's shores in 1609 and was the first European to meet with the Lenape Native Americans there. A gun barrel of the USS New Jersey, the most decorated battleship in American history, was painstakingly transported to Battery Lewis, a fort...

This edited collection presents current research dealing with crime involving information and communications technologies in the months immediately before, during and following the coronavirus pandemic since 2019. Information and communications technologies played a pivotal role during the pandemic in communicating information across the globe on the risks and responses to the pandemic but also in providing opportunities for various forms of illegality. This volume describes the nature and...