"a dystopian thrill ride that ratchets up the action with each page." --Jacqui Castle, best selling author of The SeclusionIt's 2096, sixty years after ninety percent died from a man-made Bioplague. Humanity has splintered into four unequal subspecies: immortals, cyborgs, enhancers, and subservient half-human, half-animal hybrids.The world is anything but equal. Hybrids everywhere are suffering, but sixteen-year-old Raek Mekorian, a wolfish with a nose for ...

Would you sell your life to save another?Special forces vet, Samantha Jones, is a lowly bodyguard for Ethan Anderson, the biotech billionaire who revolutionized life extension. But at least she’s got a job, unlike most, and won’t have to sell her organs to support her family. Sure, they’re poor, but she’s got death insurance and a roof over her head. Life is livable...But then Sam’s daughter is kidnapped and sold for parts. Overnight, her life (and belief i...

Imagine Game of Thrones, but Neanderthals never died off.It’s 1107, and the once-great Neanderthal empire is no more, laid waste by the dark Sapien king, Isaac, the same bastard who slaughtered the Thal queen’s young heirs. A brutal reversal of medieval power forged in blood and fueled by Sap ingenuity.But one babe escaped the mad king’s wrath.Raised the son of a simple Thal herder, Maralek’s a rough lad with the ferocious pride and temper of his ru...

What if we all dreamt the same dream?Every night, Rob Ottman and his fellow dreamers secretly design state-sponsored dreams to sway the desires of World Republic citizens. It’s propaganda on an unprecedented scale, all in pursuit of a perfect world.At least, that’s what president-turned-mogul, Justice Jefferson, tells Rob and the other dreamers. And it seems to be working. People are happier and healthier than ever, and the economy is booming—but there are ...

His impossible hybrid rebellion crushed the immortal government. But then, his wife died, and his unborn son, both at the hands of his all-powerful father.Now a cripple, Raek must rise once more to fulfill his wife’s dying wish: to unify the splintered species of humanity... Even the cyborgs and fallen immortals push for war, revenge, and the absolute decimation of the once subservient hybrids.Unimaginable destruction amidst a veneer of peace, until a myste...

Do you want more money, more time, and more freedom?We all do, but those achievements aren't enough if joy doesn't accompany them.In The High-Five Effect, long-time business owner and business consultant Matt Ward shares the components that will bring you so much joy in your business that you'll want to high-five your clients.Achieving that joy boils down to finding the right clients and focusing on what you're good at, while saying no to the wrong clients ...

Shen doesn't like to share anything - especially not his yummy pears. Can a hungry beggar teach him a little kindness? The Chinese folktale specially retold for beginner readers. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton, specially written for children just starting to read alone. Includes audio."Crack reading and make confident and enthusiastic readers with this fantastic reading programme." - Julia Eccleshare

When Mrs. Ping wishes for a little child, that's exactly what she gets. But there's something very unusual about this particular boy. A delightful Japanese folktale retold in simple, flowing text designed to build the confidence of beginner readers. This book includes audio and links to downloadable worksheets and teacher's notes."Crack reading and make confident and enthusiastic readers with this fantastic reading programme." - Julia Eccleshare

Imagine Game of Thrones, but with Neanderthals too!It’s 1107, and the once-great Neanderthal empire is no more, laid waste by the dark Sapien king, Isaac, the same bastard who slaughtered the Thal queen’s young heirs. A brutal reversal of medieval power forged in blood and fueled by Sap ingenuity.But one babe escaped the mad king’s wrath.Raised the son of a simple Thal herder, Maralek’s a rough lad with the ferocious pride and temper of his ruined p...

His impossible hybrid rebellion crushed the immortal government.But then, his wife died, and his unborn son, both at the hands of his all-powerful father.Now a cripple, Raek must rise once more to fulfill his wife’s dying wish: to unify the splintered species of humanity... Even the cyborgs and fallen immortals push for war, revenge, and the absolute decimation of the once subservient hybrids.Unimaginable destruction amidst a veneer of peace, until ...

Artificial Intelligence in Practice is a fascinating look into how companies use AI and machine learning to solve problems. Presenting fifty case studies of actual situations, this book demonstrates practical applications to issues faced by businesses around the globe. The rapidly evolving field of artificial intelligence has expanded beyond research labs and computer science departments and made its way into the mainstream business environment. Artificial intelligence and machine...