From Napoleon to nuclear war, War Is Hell unravels the brutal rise of total war and its devastating impact on soldiers and civilians alike.General William Tecumseh Sherman said it best during the American Civil War: “War is hell” – for soldiers as well as for civilians. As a pioneer and practitioner of total war, Sherman knew better than most what warfare had become by the middle of the nineteenth century, how it had becom...

2020 Next Generation Indie Book Awards Winner — Science Category2018 Forward Indies Finalist — Psychology CategoryWhy are we obsessed with the things we want only to be bored when we get them? Why is addiction perfectly logical to an addict? Why does love change so quickly from passion to indifference? Why are some people die-hard liberals and others hardcore conservatives?...

The closer I get to the truth, the further away it feels. Every step I take is met with resistance—not just from the monsters still chasing me, but from the very men who have sworn to protect me. Especially Bones.Cold. Controlled. Ruthless.He watches me like I'm the problem he's been ordered to solve, not the woman desperate to find her missing sister. And maybe I am the problem—because I won't stop. Not for him. Not for anyone.But when a lead surfa...

Engage, Connect, and Influence: Making Friends and Winning People OverBy Daniel S. Long.Discover the Secrets to Easily Building Lasting Relationships and Mastering the Art of Influence!In a world where meaningful relationships are becoming increasingly rare, "Engage, Connect, Influence" is the ultimate guide to improving your social interactions and developing strong, long-lasting friendships. Whether you want to improve your personal life or grow your business netw...

Why are we obsessed with the things we want and bored when we get them?Why is addiction “perfectly logical” to an addict?Why does love change so quickly from passion to disinterest?Why are some people diehard liberals and others hardcore conservatives?Why are we always hopeful for solutions even in the darkest times—and so good at figuring them out?The answer is found in a single chemical in your brain:

My name is Grace Degas Black.Years ago, I made a splash during a charity fashion show where an agent discovered me. My work led to the glitzy world of haute couture, perfume ads, and more. I was living my best life, traveling the world, and the only thing that would have made it better was if my twin had come along for the ride. My other half. My best friend.Then one day, she disappeared.I couldn't escape that sinking feeling of something being terr...

I've existed only in the shadows.My only connections were forged through the veil of a computer screen. I was their voice in the dark, their operator. I was their lifeline—until the day my past tore into my present, and they had to become mine.Captured, subjected to torture and relentless interrogation, I survived long enough for them to find me. I harbor no delusions; fleeing and disappearing again is not an option.The only way to win is to fight. ...

"Patch online…"Five years ago, I disappeared from the life I had and built this one. I spend my days and most of my nights on the line, helping my clients achieve their goals. They call me when they are in a jam or are getting ready to move on a target.I'm their information specialist. The woman in the chair. I'm their switchboard.Intelligence, electronic eyes, computer hacking—I do it all. My singular goal is to bring my clients home safely. Some c...

Of all the dreams I'd ever chased, the last thing I expected was for a nightmare to be the one that came true.I'm no stranger to survival. I've always acted a lot tougher than I am, but I'm a big believer in fake it until you make it. But even I couldn't imagine the relentless pursuit of my former kidnappers, and the only thing standing in their way is four calculating and dangerous men.Each time I think I've found some measure of relief, a new danger threa...

Long and Imamura examine language contact phenomena in the Asia Pacific region in the context of early 20th-century colonial history, focusing on the effects the Japanese language continues to have over island societies in the Pacific.Beginning in the early 20th century when these islands were taken over by the Japanese Empire and continuing into the 21st century, the book examines 5,150 Japanese-origin loanwords used in 14 different languages. It delves into semantic, phonological...

Featured on The Next Big Idea Club’s April 2025 Must-Read BooksDopamine, “the molecule of more,” makes it easy to get stuck in a cycle of never being truly satisfied. It promises happiness, but can never deliver. That part is up to us.A more fulfilling life begins with training your brain to overcome the dopamine chase—and it’s easier than you think.From Michael E. Long, coauthor of the life-changing book The Mo...

This handbook brings together a distinguished team of scholars from philosophy, theology, and religious studies to provide the first in-depth discussion of Vedanta and the many different systems of thought that make up this tradition of Indian philosophy.Emphasizing the historical development of Vedantic thought, it includes chapters on numerous classical Vedantic philosophies as well as the modern Vedantic views of Sri Ramakrishna, Sri Aurobindo, and Romain Rollan...