As ports are critical nodes in global energy flows, understanding their evolving functions in supporting renewable energy carriers is essential. This book provides a comprehensive analysis of the role of European ports in the energy transition, focusing specifically on the import, storage, and infrastructure challenges related to green hydrogen and ammonia.The authors address the pressing need for strategic guidance on how ports can adapt to and facilitate the shift from fossil fue...

Worth Following addresses one of the most demanding transitions in a Marine officer’s career: the moment a newly commissioned lieutenant assumes responsibility for leading Marines—many of them older, more experienced, and already tested under pressure. Authority may come with rank, but credibility does not. This book is about how young officers earn it.Written by Major Ted Powers, Worth Following is a practical guide to professional development and leadership for ...

A landmark new translation and editionWritten almost two millennia ago, Patañjali's work focuses on how to attain the direct experience and realization of the purusa: the innermost individual self, or soul. As the classical treatise on the Hindu understanding of mind and consciousness and on the technique of meditation, it has exerted immense influence over the religious practices of Hinduism in India and, more recently, in the West.Edwin F. Bryant...

I have become accustomed to expressing myself freely about matters well beyond my expertise but only after trying to inform myself. (One might say that that became my expertise as a lawyer.) But, this is first time that I have gone beyond my comfort zone. Religious beliefs constitute a treacherous area in which to stomp around. I tried to hedge the risks by focusing on an intellectual issue susceptible to relatively objective analysis, but I realized quickly that one cannot avoid one's own...

Flatland is uniquely both a social critique and a primer on multi-dimensional geometry. Written in two parts in 1884 by Edwin A. Abbott, an English mathematician and theologian, it tells the story of a square living in Flatland: a two-dimensional realm. After a dream of a restrictive one-dimensional existence and the difficulties this poses, he is visited by a sphere from a three-dimensional space who wishes to enlighten him into the ways of "Upward, yet not Northward."Edw...

A delightful anthology bringing together some of the greatest comedic works in classic literature. Filled with clever storytelling, unforgettable characters, and sharp humor, this collection explores the many forms of comedy—from satire and social wit to amusing adventures and lighthearted misunderstandings. Each masterpiece offers readers a unique blend of laughter, insight, and literary charm. Featuring works by celebrated authors, the volume captures the timeless appeal of comedy while ...

In 2103, the architecture optimizes daily life for nearly everyone via implanted augmentation tech. The system knows what you focus on and whether your behaviors are safely average. Wellness coordinators arrive politely in the apartments of those who don't fit. Children who see patterns the system can't model are gently recalibrated.Seventy years earlier, a girl named Mara wakes from cardiac arrest certain she has seen how everything fits together — tree roots, river paths, the lin...

That Royle Girl by Edwin Balmer is a lively and emotionally engaging novel that explores independence, ambition, and the complexities of personal identity within a changing social world. Blending humor, drama, and sharp character observation, Balmer creates a story centered on a spirited young woman determined to define her own path despite the expectations placed upon her. At the heart of the narrative is the "Royle girl," a memorable and unconventional heroine whose confidence, intellige...

Flying Death by Edwin Balmer is a fast-paced thriller that blends aviation adventure, suspense, and high-stakes danger into a gripping early twentieth-century narrative. Set in an era when flight was still new, uncertain, and awe-inspiring, the novel captures both the excitement and the peril of the skies. At the center of the story is a series of mysterious and deadly events linked to the emerging world of aircraft. As pilots, inventors, and investigators become entangled in a web of sabo...

The Achievements of Luther Trant by Edwin Balmer and William MacHarg is a compelling early twentieth-century collection of psychological detective stories that showcases one of the most distinctive crime-solving minds in classic fiction. Blending scientific reasoning with narrative suspense, the book follows the innovative methods of Luther Trant, a pioneer in the use of psychological observation to uncover truth. At the center of the work is Luther Trant himself, a consulting investigator...

Dangerous Business by Edwin Balmer is a gripping novel of suspense, ambition, and hidden conflict set within a world where professional success and personal risk are deeply intertwined. With sharp pacing and an atmosphere charged with tension, Balmer crafts a story that explores the consequences of power, secrecy, and the pursuit of advantage in uncertain circumstances. At the center of the narrative are characters drawn into situations where business dealings become increasingly perilous,...

Keeban by Edwin Balmer is a suspenseful and imaginative novel that combines mystery, adventure, and psychological tension within a richly atmospheric narrative. Known for his ability to blend intrigue with compelling character development, Balmer crafts a story that steadily draws readers into a world of hidden motives, uncertain loyalties, and unfolding danger. At the center of the novel is the enigmatic figure or force known as Keeban, whose presence influences the actions and decisions ...