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John Davie

Ancient Greek lives on in our culture in surprising ways. Sometimes funny - the word for an actor, hupokrites, gives us 'hypocrite'; sometimes beautiful - an astronaut is literally a sailor of the skies. And that's before we get to the myths which gave us our Achilles heel or our Midas Touch. And what about crocodile tears, which comes from the Greek's belief that crocodiles cried while eating their victims!This is a learned but always entertaining journey through the world of the ...

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John Davis

Lieutenant Jack Strong leads his team of elite marines to a distress beacon in the far reaches of colonization. Expecting faulty equipment, they instead find themselves in the first stages of war against a species similar to mythical demons.The Colony is a fantastic short story of military warfare and science fiction, with an ending that will leave you questioning everything.

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John Davis

Opdyke is known as the Ghost Planet for good reason. Those who are forced to terraform the icy planet, never leave. When Val Lucas finds himself on the prison train bringing fresh souls to the labor camp, he has other plans. Earning the trust of several within the camp, Val begins to plan their escape. Now, it's a matter of surviving the frigid weather, packs of ferren (ice wolves) and the Continuum soldiers who will hunt them. That's only the beginning.True adventure awaits them in...

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John Davis

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Gunship

In a distant galaxy, planets are on the brink of civil war. While the totalitarian Legion prepares its troops, Captain Adam Michaels sees opportunity in the field of smuggling. Now, along with the rest of the Gunship's crew, Adam will chase their biggest payday yet. Of course, they'll have to face vampires, orc, true love, and plenty of other perils along the way. Gunship is the perfect mix of whiskey, saloons, spaceships and alien races.

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John Davis

One November day in the year 2087, everything was normal. The very next, Ancient ships had descended from the sky and just like that, there was no normal. Not anymore.There were only two governments left standing, the United States and Germany. In mere minutes of news coverage, we had answers to some of mankind's greatest mysteries. They left shortly after the rise of the Egyptian armies. Not out of fear, that's for damn sure. To our best estimation, they left so we would breed, exp...

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John Davies

Stretching from the Ice Ages to the present day, this masterful account traces the political, social and cultural history of the land that has come to be called Wales.Spanning prehistoric hill forts and Roman ruins to the Reformation, the Industrial Revolution and the series of strikes by Welsh miners in the late twentieth century, this is the definitive history of an enduring people: a unique and compelling exploration of the origins of the Welsh nation, its development and its ro...

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John Davies, Alexander J. Kent

The "utterly fascinating" untold story of Soviet Russia's global military mapping program—featuring many of the surprising maps that resulted (Marina Lewycka, author of A Short History of Tractors in Ukrainian).From 1950 to 1990, the Soviet Army conducted a global topographic mapping program, creating large-scale maps for much of the world that included a diversity of detail that would have supported a full range of military planning. For big cities like Ne...

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John Davis

The lost city of Atlantis is real. As Lieutenant Josh Pierce discharges from the military following eight tough years of service, he comes home to find his life turned upside down. Shortly after, strangers arrive to volunteer Josh for a meeting with a secretive Atlantis team.Unlike anything you've read before, Lost City is a story of love, deception and exploration, all tied to a city that thrived thousands of years before our own civilization. As the mission of the Atlantis team sl...

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John Davis

Are you navigating the exhilarating journey of parenting adult children and seeking valuable insights for fostering strong, meaningful connections? Look no further! Our comprehensive guide is your compass to successfully traverse the dynamic terrain of parenting in the later stages, offering a wealth of wisdom, practical advice, and heartfelt guidance.Key Features:Transitioning with Grace: Explore strategies for gracefully transitioning into ...

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John Davis

Embark on a journey of self-discovery and empowerment with our transformative guide, "Overcoming Self-Condemnation and Low Self-Esteem." This comprehensive resource is designed to help you break free from the shackles of negative self-talk, self-doubt, and low self-esteem, empowering you to embrace your true worth and live a fulfilling life.Inside, you'll find practical strategies and empowering techniques to overcome self-condemnation and cultivate a healthier sense of self-esteem....

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John Davis

Do you struggle to start conversations, keep them flowing, or turn small talk into something more meaningful? Whether you're networking at work, making new friends, or deepening relationships with loved ones, How to Talk to Anyone About Anything is your essential guide to mastering communication.Packed with practical tips, proven strategies, and insightful examples, this book will help you:Build confidence in any social situationMaster the art of active liste...

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John Davis

Rarely in history has a great city arisen in a less likely place than the islands and mud flats of the Venetian lagoon. But they provided the city's founders with a refuge from the barbarians who had invaded their mainland homes. With energy and ingenuity, these displaced people created a maritime empire of unequaled splendor. At its height, the Republic of Venice was said to encompass "one quarter and one half of one quarter" of the known world. During those years, its merchant princess l...