Originally published in 1988, A Matter of Oaths is a space opera with heart, intergalactic intrigue and epic space battles.When Commander Rallya of the patrol ship Bhattya hires Rafe as their new Web officer, she knows she is taking a risk. As an oath breaker, Rafe has suffered the ultimate punishment – identity wipe – but luckily for him, there's no one else around qualified for the job.Shunned by his previous shipmates, Rafe is ready to keep his ...

Who is Satoshi Nakamoto?In 2008, the world of finance changed forever with the publication of a White Paper: Bitcoin: A Peer to Peer Electronic Cash System.Hard to believe, but bitcoin has been with us for a decade already. In that time, Satoshi Nakamoto, the pseudonymous author of the paper and creator of the bitcoin protocol, disappeared. In his absence, bitcoin underwent some drastic changes, resulting in hard forks in the code.Now, Craig Wright steps forward to ...

This new edition provides a highly practical and comprehensive resource for bankers and lawyers, at all levels of experience, involved in international lending. The author covers the terms of international loan documentation with comprehensive explanations of the purpose of the provisions, and of areas that may require negotiation.

What kind of person should I strive to be? What ideals should I pursue in my life? These basic human questions and others like them are components of the overall question that guides this book: What is enlightenment? As Dale Wright argues, any serious practitioner of human life, religious or not, confronts the challenge of living an authentic life, of overcoming common human disabilities like greed, hatred, and delusion that give rise to excessive suffering. Why then, Wright asks,...

What if your space is shaping your life more than you realize?Vastu Shastra: The Art of Invoking Positivity Through Space Alignment is your practical, modern guide to transforming the places you live and work into environments that support clarity, calm, productivity, and well-being. This book takes timeless spatial wisdom and translates it into simple, actionable steps you can apply immediately no matter the size or layout of your space.You do not need to rebuild your home...

What really happened in the Bermuda Triangle?For decades, this stretch of ocean has inspired stories of vanished ships, missing aircraft, and unexplained radio silence. Some call it a curse. Others call it a portal. But what if the truth is far more grounded, far more fascinating, and far more human?Mysteries of the Bermuda Triangle: Unraveling the Unknown takes you beyond sensational headlines and into the real world of navigation, ocean science, weather systems, and histo...

"The Great White North" by Helen S. Wright is a captivating exploration of the vast and diverse landscapes of Canada. Through vivid descriptions and engaging narratives, Wright takes readers on a journey from the rugged mountains of the Rockies to the serene shores of the Atlantic. The book delves into the rich cultural tapestry of the nation, highlighting the traditions and stories of its Indigenous peoples alongside the influences of European settlers. Each chapter immerses the reader in...

What if the ground beneath your feet held stories older than memory… older than humanity itself?Secrets of Planet Earth: Mysteries Unearthed is an immersive, eye, opening journey into the hidden forces, ancient histories, and breathtaking phenomena that shape our world. This is not just a book about geology, weather, oceans, or evolution. It is a guided exploration into the living heartbeat of the planet itself.From the moment you begin, you will travel across shifting tect...

Revolution and Civil War in North Russia shines a much-needed light on the establishment and consolidation of Bolshevik power on the civil war periphery and examines the Allied/anti-Bolshevik military and home fronts from a previously uncharted perspective.Expanding our understanding of the Russian civil war, this book provides the first detailed, archival-based study in English to analyse the two neighbouring regions of Karelia and Murmansk. Despite not b...

The Children's Six Minutes by Bruce S. Wright is a collection of brief, thoughtful messages intended for children’s devotionals or short moral lessons, designed to be shared in about six minutes each. Wright, a pastor, created these messages to be engaging, meaningful, and accessible for young listeners, often using anecdotes, stories, and simple parables that relate to everyday situations children might encounter. Each entry is intended to convey values such as kindness, honesty, faith, a...

Kids Vs... is an action-packed collection of tales where ordinary kids face extraordinary odds to conquer ancient evils, outsmart supernatural foes, and unravel mind-bending mysteries. When the adults are clueless and the stakes are high, these young heroes prove that courage comes in small packages..

A grave old world, majestically swinging upon its axis, the mystery of its northern extremity locked closely within its breast, is suddenly electrified by the news that at last man, for centuries baffled in his heroic efforts, has revealed its hidden secret, and that Old Glory, symbol of the daring of the moderns, floats from the Pole itself. What a thrill of interest passes over the nations of the earth; universal excitement; universal rejoicings. Cablegram, Marconigram, carry the wonderf...