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A riveting history of the Mount St. Helens eruption that will "long stand as a classic of descriptive narrative" (Simon Winchester).For months in early 1980, scientists, journalists, sightseers, and nearby residents listened anxiously to rumblings in Mount St. Helens, part of the chain of western volcanoes fueled by the 700-mile-long Cascadia fault. Still, no one was prepared when an immense eruption took the top off of the mountain and laid waste to hundreds of sq...

A thrilling narrative of scientific triumph, decades of secrecy, and the unimaginable destruction wrought by the creation of the atomic bomb.It began with plutonium, the first element ever manufactured in quantity by humans. Fearing that the Germans would be the first to weaponize the atom, the United States marshaled brilliant minds and seemingly inexhaustible bodies to find a way to create a nuclear chain reaction of inconceivable explosive power. In a matter of ...

Beyond Experience challenges one of the most common assumptions in leadership and professional growth: that time on the job automatically leads to wisdom.Drawing on decades of work in broadcasting, education, and leadership development, Steve Olson explores why experience alone can quietly trap us in familiar patterns, inherited habits, and unexamined beliefs. Through real-world stories, practical examples, and thoughtful reflection, he shows how true growth happen...

From punk rock band Bad Religion's Greg Graffin and Steve Olson, Anarchy Evolution is a provocative look at the collision between religion and science."Take one man who rejects authority and religion, and leads a punk band. Take another man who wonders whether vertebrates arose in rivers or in the ocean. . . . Put them together, what do you get? Greg Graffin, and this uniquely fascinating book." —Pulitzer Prize-win...

When China launches a blitz attack on the island of Taiwan, the world order hangs in the balance and the CIA must mobilize all forces to prevent the start of World War III.The operation by the People’s Liberation Army is airtight, with a high-tech battle network that guarantees total occupation within ten days. The United States rallies every available asset on land, sea, and air to launch a desperate counter strike against the occupying forces.But in order...

This book translates the best current research on adolescent writing instruction into teacher-friendly practices that are easy to implement in today’s diverse classrooms. Leading experts present instructional methods that are applicable across the curriculum as well as specific, proven techniques to build writing skills and promote critical thinking in English language arts, social studies, science, and math. Key chapters address multimodal writing and pedagogical uses of ...

What turns experience into wisdom?We’re told experience is everything. That time alone will teach us what we need to know. But experience, left unexamined, can just as easily trap us in repetition as guide us forward.Beyond Experience is a reflective audiobook about how wisdom actually forms, not through doing alone, but through the pairing of experience, knowledge, and thoughtful reflection.Written and narrated by the author, this audioboo...

It began with plutonium, the first element ever manufactured in quantity by humans. Fearing that the Germans would be the first to weaponize the atom, the United States marshaled brilliant minds and seemingly inexhaustible bodies to find a way to create a nuclear chain reaction of inconceivable explosive power. In a matter of months, the Hanford nuclear facility was built to produce and weaponize the enigmatic and deadly new material that would fuel atomic bombs. In the desert of eastern W...

Lessons in Leadership: A Storied Approach is a leadership book with a difference! The stories are personal and range from humorous to poignant. They include the follies of youth, the mistakes of being a new leader, and wisdom from knowledge and experience. The lessons learned are relevant and come with several points to ponder that will help you gain insights about yourself.

As a string of unexplained attacks push superpowers to the brink, the clock is ticking toward the start of World War III."A masterpiece of a military thriller...” —Jason Kasper, USA Today bestselling author of The Enemies of My CountryDon Riley, head of the CIA’s Emerging Threats Group, has never seen anything like this.Riley and his team are tasked with identifying national security threats before they become tomorrow’s ba...

In the upcoming global showdown, the U.S. confronts a new enemy on the battlefield: Artificial Intelligence.In the heart of Central Asia, a strategic power play unfolds as the People’s Republic of China extends its military might. Under the pretext of protecting their Belt-and-Road projects, the People's Liberation Army (PLA) gains a stronghold in the region. Against this invasion, a courageous band of freedom fighters is the only challenge to the PLA forces.

A conflict in Ukraine threatens to escalate into a global power struggle between the United States and Russia.When mercenaries attack in eastern Ukraine, the world is thrust into turmoil. Russian President Luchnik is quick to respond, launching a full-scale military invasion to quell this “national emergency” in the former Soviet country.The United States, reluctant to put boots on the ground in yet another regional conflict, takes a different path. Preside...