This provocative book investigates China’s claim that Western hegemony, led by the US, harms the international community. Putting China’s geopolitical intent aside, Robert Walker assembles a breadth of independent evidence to examine the consequences of the West’s hegemonic power for individuals rather than nation states.Using the UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights as an evaluative framework, this wide-ranging book assesses the robustness and consequences of Western values an...

"Walker here pairs off proto-architect Filippo Brunelleschi and doormaker Lorenzo Ghiberti in an often engaging version of Quattrocento Smackdown." — Library JournalJoining the bestsellers Longitude and Galileo's Daughter, this is a lively and intriguing tale of two artists whose competitive spirit brought to life one of the world's most magnificent structures and ignited the Renaissance.The dome of the Santa Maria del Fiore, the gr...

Joining the bestsellers Longitude and Galileo’s Daughter, a lively and intriguing tale of two artists whose competitive spirit brought to life one of the world’s most magnificent structures and ignited the RenaissanceThe dome of the Santa Maria del Fiore, the great cathedral of Florence, is among the most enduring symbols of the Renaissance, an equal to the works of Leonardo and Michelangelo. Its designer was Filippo Brunelleschi, a temperamental architect and inventor who rediscov...

In the heart of Norway's Isdalen Valley, a chilling discovery unfolds—a woman's charred remains lie amidst the rugged landscape, her identity shrouded in a web of mystery. As investigators delve into her past, they uncover a series of aliases, coded notebooks, and a possible connection to Cold War espionage. The Isdal Woman's case becomes a haunting enigma, captivating the public imagination and challenging societal norms surrounding gender, crime, and the pursuit of truth....

**Lowell Thomas Annual Travel Book Award Silver Medal Winner 2015**Travel to the most inspiring tropical islands on the planet! Everything you need is in this one convenient Okinawa travel guide—including a large pull-out map.Okinawa and the Ryukyu Islands is the first comprehensive travel guide to the 150 sub-tropical island chain that stretches across 600 miles from Japan to Taiwan. These are some of the most stunningly beautiful islands in the w...

Dr. Mara Sutton, a top FBI hostage negotiator with a perfect record, faces her most dangerous challenge yet when a series of incidents suggests the existence of a clandestine mind-control program known as Project Threshold. As Mara investigates, she uncovers a network of sleeper agents programmed to respond to specific triggers embedded in everyday communications.But the deeper she digs, the more she realizes that the program never truly ended, and that its architects are now using...

The war for the human mind is not over. It has evolved.Three years have passed since the Arlington facility fell. Three years since Noah Greene and his small band of operatives exposed the Phoenix Protocol and shattered the Architect's plan for global control. They believed they had won. They were wrong.From the ashes of the old network, a new, more insidious threat has emerged: Phoenix Ascendant. It doesn't just control minds; it absorbs t...

They were nurses, spies, soldiers, factory workers, abolitionists, and mothers.The American Civil War was not just fought by men on battlefields. Behind the lines, a hidden army of women waged their own war – a war for survival, for freedom, and for a future where their voices would be heard.Clara Barton, the "Angel of the Battlefield" who revolutionized battlefield medicine and founded the American Red Cross.Harriet...

In the chaotic aftermath of the Russian Revolution, whispers of a miracle emerged from the shadows of the executed Romanov dynasty. Could the youngest daughter, Grand Duchess Anastasia, have somehow survived?For nearly a century, the mystery of Anastasia's fate has captivated the world, inspiring countless books, films, and legends. But what is the truth behind the myth?This book delves into the heart of the Anastasia enigma, weaving together historical fact and imaginative...

The Valley of the Kings. Howard Carter and his team unearth a discovery that will change history—the tomb of Tutankhamun, the boy king who ruled Egypt over three thousand years ago. But their triumph is short-lived. A series of strange events plague the excavation—equipment malfunctions, workers fall ill, and whispers of ancient curses fill the desert night. As the body count rises, Carter and his team must unravel the secrets of the tomb before they become its next victims. But some doors...

When a series of suspicious deaths occur in structures designed by the reclusive architect Elliot Chamberlain, Reeves discovers a pattern others have missed. The buildings themselves are not just shelters, but active participants in a twisted game of architectural justice.Chen, Chamberlain's former protégé, joins Reeves in a desperate race to expose the truth and stop the architect's deadly legacy. But as they delve deeper into Chamberlain's intricate designs, they uncover a conspi...

He can predict when your coffee will spill, but can he stop a skyscraper from collapsing?Kyle Mercer has the world's most underwhelming superpower: he predicts mundane events with 100% accuracy. From burnt toast to bird droppings, his "gift" is more cosmic joke than heroic asset. His life consists of stocking shelves at SuperMart and dodging his manager's disapproval.But when Kyle's trivial predictions start forming an alarming pattern around the city's new...