Marcus was born broken and abandoned, haunted by visions, and marked by powers he never asked for.Now, Earth is collapsing. A mind-warping virus spreads. Alien overlords tighten their grip. And the secret buried in Marcus’s blood may be humanity’s last chance—or its final undoing.He’s not a hero. He’s a conduit. And what flows through him could save us… or destroy everything.Conduit: The Beginning is a dark sci-fi thriller of alien ...

Plato is considered one of the greatest philosophers of all time. He was a Greek polymath: a philosopher, a mathematician, a writer and founder (at the age of 30) of the Academy in Athens - an institution of higher learning where he taught Aristotle, amongst others. Here is a collection of his finest quotes.

Yes, they make us groan and roll our eyes and plead &quote;Stop!&quote;, but corny Christmas cracker jokes still make us laugh! Here are 101 of the best, the worst and the cheesiest jokes for the festive season, guaranteed to make Christmas go with a bang!

Prince Philip (born Prince Philip of Greece and Denmark, 1921): Duke of Edinburgh, Prince of the United Kingdom, Lord High Admiral... He may have several titles and be of noble background and married to the ever-popular Queen Elizabeth II, but Prince Philip has a reputation for uttering controversial remarks - gaffes, jokes, humorous comments (misconstrued or otherwise), offensive jibes, call them what you will - dream material for the Press to report in whichever way they choose. Here is ...

Born on 17 July 1917 in Lima, Ohio, Phyllis Ada Diller (nee Driver) was an American actress and comic. An eccentric in character and appearance, she will be remembered for her quickly-delivered one-liners and self-deprecating jokes, wild hair, distinctive cackle, cigarette holder, and exotic dress sense. Here is a collection of her best and funniest quotes.

In a twisted parallel world, Jared’s doppelganger is a ruthless killer. When they switch bodies, his wife becomes the target of this murderous imposter.Jared’s life is turned upside down as he’s randomly forced to switch bodies with his alter ego J-Rock, who takes advantage of the opportunity to wreak havoc on Jared’s real life and chip away at everything and everyone he holds dear. Seeing the pain his evil twin has inflicted upon the woman identical to Jared’s own...

Life is full of misadventures.Some heroic, some ridiculous,and most entirely unplanned.In Super Doesn't Require a CapeJames Alexander shares laugh-out-loud storiesand honest reflections on theeveryday challenges of life.Finding humor in the chaos of daily lifeLessons learned in unexpected momentsInsights on finding the funny in life's flawsA reminder that it's ok to be perfectly imperfectA great read for anyone...

Two alien factions. One man caught between them. What awakens inside Marcus could save Earth—or end it.A new threat rises from the ocean depths: an exiled alien zealot whose followers have returned to claim a dying world. Their war once destroyed their own planet. Now they intend to finish it here.Marcus, the only successful hybrid of their ancient experiments, is the key they need—and the weapon they fear. Still reeling from the truth of his origins, he se...

In Feather Fight Breaks Loose at Fairgrounds, what starts as a simple game of tossing feathers turns into the most chaotic and hilarious feather fight the fairgrounds have ever seen! From elephants sneezing feathers across fields to shy turtles buried under massive piles of fluff, every corner of the fair is filled with laughter and wild antics. Join a group of fun-loving animals as they embark on a day full of silly games, unexpected heroes, and feather-filled mayhem. Whether it’...

Faith: - A complete trust or confidence in someone or something - A strong belief in the doctrines of a religion, based on spiritual conviction rather than proof - A belief that is not based on proof - A belief in anything as a code of ethics or standards of merit - An allegiance to duty of a person - Being sure of what you hope for and certain of what you do not see... However you wish to define 'faith', it is a very personal thing; the force of life, as Tolstoy said. Faith offers with it...

At time of publication, forty five people have taken the oath of office to become President of the United States.There have been fifty seven formal presidential inaugural ceremonies held since the first took place on Thursday, April 30, 1789. Since the first ceremony, the inaugural address of the incoming President has become a mainstay of the democratic life of the United States and an enduring symbol of the peaceful transfer of power.For the first time this book publishes...

Ageing... there's precious little we can do about it, so we may as well accept it, get on with it and even enjoy it. Barring illness, how we cope with ageing is, to a certain extent, a question of mind over matter: we've all heard the joke... if you don't mind, it doesn't matter. This little compilation of quotes from the likes of actors, writers, comedians and philosophers takes a gentle poke at the ageing process and reminds us that it's not the end of the world... yet!