**Brought to you by Penguin.A brilliant new theory of how society works from one of the most iconoclastic thinkers of our time**What leads to political turbulence and social breakdown? How do elites maintain their dominant position? And why do ruling classes sometimes suddenly lose their grip on power?For decades, complexity scientist Peter Turchin has been studying world history like no one else. Assembling vast databases mined from 10,000 years of human activity, ...

The story of Chesapeake pirates and patriots begins with a land dispute and ends with the untimely death of an oyster dredger at the hands of the Maryland Oyster Navy. From the golden age of piracy to Confederate privateers and oyster pirates, the maritime communities of the Chesapeake Bay are intimately tied to a fascinating history of intrigue, plunder and illicit commerce raiding. Author Jamie L.H. Goodall introduces infamous men like Edward "Blackbeard" Teach and "Black Sam" Bellamy, a...

Book 4 of the American Spy Sisters - Inspired by the brave U.S. women secret agents working for Britain’s intelligence agencies during WW II.Lacy Farrington Forbes never wanted the life of a debutante. But after a family tragedy pulls her back to America from a post-deb whirl in London on the brink of WWII, she trades ballrooms for battlefields—volunteering with the Red Cross to raise funds for a field hospital near the Russian-Finnish fro...

Learning disabilities (LD) are a root cause of major problems in our society. Vast numbers of youngsters are not receiving appropriate education. Nancy Lelewer’s story began when even less was known about learning disabilities than is known today. In a gripping and fast-moving narrative style, this book brings home the fact that LD persons need to receive instruction via different routes and the earlier the better. This Second Edition is a complete update of the award winning first edition...

Have you always wondered how to use runes as a spiritual guide?Whether you're a curious beginner or an experienced practitioner of divination, Odin's Runes is the only guide you need to start a lifelong journey to unlock the true power of runes.In Odin's Runes, you'll discover:• A deep dive into the Elder Futhark runes – discover the meaning of each rune and its uses• The starting point: Where runes came from (and w...

A writer flies in from Paris and she's exhausted, but there's a party at the house where she's staying. She meets a strange man with an unusual ability.Perfect for one short listening session!“Creepy!” Reader comment

An inviting guide to nondual awakening that is fully embodied, deeply connected, and available in every momentThe Fullness of the Ground distills Dr. Judith Blackstone’s decades of teaching into the essentials of the nondual spiritual path. Embodied nondual realization can have a profound effect on your senses, your experience of your own authentic existence, and your relationships and ability to love.The first part of this guide introduces the lived...

A building crammed full of junk. A man in the woods watches her. Does this forest hide a fresh start or a dark nightmare?Francesca longs for her own piece of paradise and buys a suspiciously cheap waterfront house. But it comes packed with a hoarder’s stash of trash.Stifling the impulse to run screaming when she sees the deceased former owner’s mess and signs of another inhabitant, Francesca gets to work giving the place a makeover. But she fears a trespasser is creeping in...

Her ex-husband disappeared, leaving her overwhelmed, cleaning up the mess he left behind. She suspects a friend of foul play but can’t prove it. She must find out the truth to protect her daughter from heartbreak.Irena Fishbone is always in a hurry, repairing boat engines and caring for herteenage daughter. She’s built a thriving business despite her ex-husband owing her for child support. But when he disappears, she must sell off his prized possessions to pay his debts.

A powerful new explanation of China's rise that draws from the business world to show that China is not simply copying established great powers, but exploiting geopolitical opportunities around the world that those other powers had ignored.Thirty years ago, the idea that China could challenge the United States economically, globally, and militarily seemed unfathomable. Yet today, China is considered another great power in the international system. How did China man...

She’s used to cleaning houses and getting down in the grime. But the dirt she just dug up could kill….Miranda Diggs longs for absolution. But when she tries to purge bad memories and accidentally sends a motel up in flames, the regret-filled young woman seeks peace by checking into a mysterious remote resort. Driven by insatiable curiosity and venturing beyond the “No Trespassing” signs, she’s horrified after stepping into a rundown barn that the doors slam shut…an...

Her sudden foray into crime may have her feeling guilty as sin, but this feisty mastermind refuses to let anyone else steal her plunder.Jasmine Bucker is determined to save her father. But his rare form of deadly lung disease calls for cash she doesn’t have, so the devoted daughter turns to burglary and snatching the money from her shady boor of a boss. Though when her getaway is cut short by sirens, she vows to hunt down the bogus cops after they grab the greenbac...