**The gripping story of Taiwan’s rich past and precarious present from the country’s top foreign correspondent, now with an updated afterword.‘Compelling and important’** – Rana Mitter, The Observer‘Few books qualify as essential reading, but Ghost Nation is one of them’ – Clive Hamilton, bestselling co-author of Hidden Hand‘A thoughtful, illuminating exploration of Taiwan’s past and present as well as its possible f...

Learn all the Java and Android skills you need to start making powerful mobile applicationsKey Features\[\*\]Kick-start your Android programming career, or just have fun publishing apps to the Google Play marketplace\[\*\]A first-principles introduction to Java, via Android, which means you’ll be able to start building your own applications from scratch\[\*\]Learn by example and build three real-world apps and over 40 mini apps throughout the b...

‘We saw a sign on the freeway. It said, “Once Perilous Now Safe,” something like that, about a bridge or something, and I said — she was looking at Tim — ‘that’s me!’Trying to avoid the loneliness that’s come in the wake of his mother’s recent passing, Phil has invited a bunch of old friends to stay with him on the coast. Tomorrow, Bella and Tim will arrive with their two kids, one on the brink of puberty; and the next day, Jo and Lucas will come too, with...

In a world saturated with dire predictions and cultural cynicism, Emergence offers a compelling counter-narrative. Dr. Anthony Horton weaves insights from Steven Pinker, Peter Zeihan and Yuval Noah Harari into an optimistic exploration of humanity's trajectory. By combining empirical data, historical analysis and critical synthesis, this essay challenges readers to reconsider their perspectives on progress, resilience and the potential of human ingenuity.Drawing from the

Get to grips with programming techniques and game development using C++ libraries and Visual Studio 2019Key FeaturesLearn game development and C++ with a fun, example-driven approachBuild clones of popular games such as Timberman, Zombie Survival Shooter, a co-op puzzle platformer, and Space InvadersDiscover tips to expand your finished games by thinking critically, technically, and creativelyBook DescriptionThe second editio...

He believed the lies.Now the billionaire who destroyed her marriage wants a second chance.Elara walked away from Arnold Wells with nothing except heartbreak and a secret growing inside her.For years, she rebuilt her life alone, far away from the man who chose scandal over trust. Now she has a thriving business, a daughter Arnold knows nothing about, and no intention of ever returning to the world that nearly destroyed her.Until Arnold finds her again.

“If you only read one book this year on America’s unending ‘War on Terror,’ it should be this persuasive and devastatingly damning account of how the United States created the original al Qaeda terrorism threat by its own actions and then increased that threat by orders of magnitude by its wanton killings in one country after another in the name of ‘counter-terrorism.’ Once I started reading it, I couldn’t stop!” — Daniel Ellsberg, Pentagon Papers whistleblower and author of The Doomsd...

In this "incendiary" memoir, a woman fights the criminal justice system to release her incarcerated sister after she kills her longtime abuser (Publishers Weekly).In September 2017, a knock on the door upends Michelle Horton’s life: she learns that her sister has just shot her partner and is now in jail. Stunned, Michelle rearranges her life to raise Nikki's two young children alongside her own son.During the investigation that follows, Michelle is...

A hilarious, no-holds-barred guide to help you survive perimenopause, with science, helpful tips and proven treatments.The first Australian guide to perimenopause, featuring Shelly's incredible story along with interviews with local and international menopause experts including Dr Louise Newson, Dr Mary Claire Haver, Dr Kelly Casperson and Dr Ginni Mansberg.Health advocate and journalist Shelly Horton thought menopause was for old ...

This is the Star Wars ebook you're looking for.If you want to comprehend the epic and intricate Star Wars saga, this is the ebook for you. It is a unique and insightful examination of this beloved franchise, including Star Wars: The Mandalorian, Star Wars: The Clone Wars, and Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.Written by Star Wars experts, including fan-favourite Pablo Hidalgo, this ebook includes stunning film and TV still...

In a world of hype, we may buy into the idea that through Jesus, we’ll be healthier and wealthier as well as wiser. So what happens when we become ill, or depressed, or bankrupt? Did we do something wrong? Has God abandoned us? As a child, Michael Horton would run up the down escalator, trying to beat it to the top. As Christians, he notes, we sometimes seek God the same way, believing we can climb to him under our own steam. But we can’t, which is why we are blessed that Jesus descends to...

Written by noted AP photographer and photoeditor Brian Horton, this is an insider’s manual to one of the most glamorous and exciting media professions. Emphasizing the creative process behind the photojournalist’s art, Brian Horton draws upon his three decades of experience, as well as the experiences of other award-winning photojournalists, to instruct readers in the secrets of snapping memorable news photos every time. With the help of more than 100 photographs from the AP archives, he a...