From one of the most prominent post-Cold War geopolitics experts, an “illuminating, insightful, and essential” (Chris Miller, bestselling author of Chip War) look at US-China relations and the China experts who have influenced—and continue to influence—America’s policy toward its greatest rival.Few countries or civilizations are as big or as old as China. In the minds of Americans whose job it is to contemplate international affairs, the present-day superp...

From one of the most prominent post-Cold War geopolitics experts, an “illuminating, insightful, and essential” (Chris Miller, bestselling author of Chip War) look at US-China relations and the China experts who have influenced—and continue to influence—America’s policy toward its greatest rival.Few countries or civilizations are as big or as old as China. In the minds of Americans whose job it is to contemplate international affairs, the present-day superp...

Why would someone want to hang out with dead bodies?With curious anecdotes and unbelievable truth, funeral director Robert Webster reveals that answer and more, offering listeners entertaining and quirky stories gleaned from a life lived around death. Webster tackles those embarrassing questions we all have about what really goes on behind the scenes when you've left this world:Strange things people put in casketsThe biggest rip-offs in the ...

Mysterious deaths force an MI5 agent to investigate his missing memories in this dark psychological thriller.This audiobook is narrated using advanced digital voice technology for clear, natural-sounding storytelling.Paul finally has his life back on track. After losing his wife, Helena in a horrific car crash, he has found love with Sally and moves into her country cottage.As a former high-ranking Naval Officer, Paul now works as Head of S...

Texas Ranger John Carter's father, Luke Carter, is a former Marine Corps captain in the Military Police. He is contacted by his former commanding officer about a 20-year-old Top Secret Operation Raven being active again. Luke finds himself caught between a man trying to expose Operation Raven and those trying to protect it, and both sides are willing to kill to get what they want.

by Robert D. Drennan, C. Adam Berrey and Christian E. Peterson

A story about the better or worse in the life of an average couple. From the time when they first met their true love of their life, to all the fun and great times, struggles, to the highs and lows and until the time of one dying. Life isn't always that bowl of cherries, that some talk about. There are plenty of cherries along the way, but there are some sour grapes you have to swallow too. Over 44 years of living with someone and becoming a couple, you learn to grow and accept the good an...

Fifty years apart. A lifetime of memories. One last chance to come together. They grew up together, bound by the innocent promises of youth, until the passage of time and the demands of life swept them in opposite directions. For five decades, they lived separate lives-miles apart, holding onto memories of a past that seemed forever out of reach.When time finally brings their paths back together, they discover that while everything around them has changed, the quiet truth of what t...

The Dog Park is a heartwarming celebration of the incredible bond between dogs and the people who love them.Through personal stories, memorable encounters, and the unforgettable personalities of the dogs and their owners, Robert D. Janz invites readers into the welcoming community of his local dog park. Alongside his beloved dog, Bentley, he shares touching moments of friendship, loyalty, laughter, and compassion that remind us of the joy our four-legged companions...

Electroanalytical Overview offers a comprehensive introduction to electrochemistry and its applications in electroanalysis. It begins by establishing the fundamental principles before guiding readers through the most widely used electroanalytical techniques, their practical applications, and methods for reliable data analysis. Sensor design and fabrication are explored in detail, along with key considerations for experiments conducted in the laboratory, with real samples, or on site.

Technologies and tech companies are routinely accused of creating many societal problems. This book exposes these charges as mostly myths, falsehoods, and exaggerations. Technology Fears and Scapegoats debunks 40 widespread myths about Big Tech, Big Data, AI, privacy, trust, polarization, automation, and similar fears, while exposing the scapegoating behind these complaints. The result is a balanced and positive view of the societal impact of technology thus far. The book takes readers thr...

In Guyana a man will pay three hundred dollars for a bag of mango he does not want rather than say two words to a vendor. He is not weak. He has calculated, correctly, that the cost of speaking is higher than the cost of paying — and he has run that calculation so many times that he no longer notices running it.This is a book about fear — the inherited, rational fear of two peoples who each believe that to be ruled by the other is more dangerous than to be robbed by their own. It is about ...