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"A superb analysis of American paranoia . . . a terrific, measured, objective study of one of American culture's most loaded topics." — Publishers Weekly (starred review)Conspiracies have been woven through America's social tapestry since the beginning of its history. The United States of Paranoia is a unique and fascinating look at how these commonly held beliefs—true or not—have helped shape the American cultural imagination. Using examples from ...

Max Strong, a former special forces operator, is a man torn apart by the murder of his wife, a former federal prosecutor, and the framing for the crime that landed him in prison. After newly discovered evidence, and the Pro Bono work of a powerful attorney, leads to his convictions being overturned and his release, his mind is set on seeking justice for his slain wife and getting answers along the way. Taking on a new career as a contractor for Defense Corporation, a provider of private mi...

Explores the alternative radio that refuses to succumb to the big business that monopolizes the airwavesBoring DJs who never shut up, and who don't even pick their own records. The same hits, over and over. A constant stream of annoying commercials. How did radio get so dull?Not by accident, contends journalist and historian Jesse Walker. For decades, government and big business have colluded to monopolize the airwaves, stamping out competition, reducing va...

North Woods Survival: Book 1 of 4When Hatchet and My Side of the Mountain collide, an offspring is born: NORTH WOODS SURVIVAL★ A heart-pounding story of survival in the unforgiving wilderness.★ Beautifully illustrated and a must read for those who are fans of wilderness survival!!A TEENAGE BOY BECOMES STRANDED in the remote woodlands of Northern Canada after his bush plane crashes ...

"A superb analysis of American paranoia . . . a terrific, measured, objective study of one of American culture's most loaded topics." — Publishers Weekly (starred review)Jesse Walker's The United States of Paranoia presents a comprehensive history of conspiracy theories in American culture and politics, from the colonial era to the War on Terror.The fear of intrigue and subversion doesn't exist only on the fringes of society, but has always ...

Increasing population, expanding industry and commerce, and tourism are placing added pressures on an already highly-utilized coastal zone. This book, through a series of case studies, illustrates the variety of changes already made along the coastlines of the world. The examples used are mainly from China, Japan, The Netherlands, and the United States, all countries with extensively engineered shorelines. Modifications emphasized include those associated with protection against coastal er...

This volume is the result of an initiative of the Commission on the Coastal Environment of the International Geographical Union. The initial concept from which the plan has proceeded was presented at the 24th International Geographical Congress in Japan in 1980. AUTHORSHIP AND COVERAGE All of the articles in this volume have been written by specialists familiar with the coastal segment discussed. Nearly all have been prepared by citizens of the country (and, for that matter, even each subr...

Ren’s quest to dismantle Kathor’s corrupt system comes to a head as political machinations and a mysterious disease take hold of the city in this edge-of-your-seat conclusion to the “pulse-pounding” (Publishers Weekly, on A Door in the Dark) New York Times bestselling Waxways series.After taking control of House Brood, Ren and Theo dreamed of using their newfound influence to change the rest of Kathor, but now they find their efforts bein...

An EMP attack cripples the grid in seconds, leaving Bethany and Krystal trapped in Baja and hunted by cartel thugs. Hundreds of miles away, her husband Lucas begins a desperate journey on foot while their son Reuben escapes a burning city with his bandmates. With no power, no communication, and danger at every turn, each of them must fight to survive and find their way back to each other.

**“When it comes to thrillers, Jaclyn Goldis knows how to write—and how to write well!…Unputdownable.” —Parade“Brilliant...A can't-miss book.” —Ashley Winstead, USA TODAY bestselling author of This Book Will Bury MeTen years ago, a teenage summer camper disappeared while searching for a rumored treasure on a remote island. Now, the long-buried truth of wh...

In this sequel to the New York Times bestselling, “pulse-pounding” (Publishers Weekly) A Door in the Dark, Ren’s intellect and cunning are stretched to the limit in her quest to take down the system that stole her father’s life.Ren Monroe is one step closer to avenging her father's death. Bonding with Theo Brood has allowed her to infiltrate one of the oldest houses in Kathor. But Theo’s father is playing his own game. He exiles Theo, iso...

Six influencers. One luxury yacht. Nowhere to hide.Charlie Engels is broke and desperate when her bookstagram account lands her the offer of a lifetime: join Empress, a state-of-the-art yacht houseboat off the Florida Keys turned influencer paradise. Lucrative brand deals and a ready-made "sisterhood" of internet stars—it may not be Charlie's dream job, but she knows she'd be a fool to turn it down.It's also the perfect distraction; Charlie's eager to outrun ...