Set against the backdrop of the early 1990s, Deception Underway is a gripping, character-driven naval drama that immerses readers in the trials, friendships, and betrayals of life at sea and beyond. Inspired by true events, this novel follows Richard, a dedicated and ambitious U.S. Navy Electronic Warfare specialist, as he navigates the complexities of military life, the pursuit of love, and the harsh reality of deception among those he once considered his closest friends....

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.In Deception Underway, debut author and U.S. Navy veteran Patrick Riley delivers a gripping, coming-of-age naval memoir-turned-novel that explores loyalty, deception, and the pursuit of love across oceans and duty stations. Set against the backdrop of late Cold War naval operations, the story follows young Electronic Warfare Technician Richard as he navigates the intense camaraderie—and betrayal—within his crew while holding on...

Universally regarded as the greatest French political theorist and philosopher of education of the Enlightenment, and probably the greatest French social theorist tout court, Rousseau was an important forerunner of the French Revolution, though his thought was too nuanced and subtle ever to serve as mere ideology. This 2001 volume systematically surveys the full range of Rousseau's activities in politics and education, psychology, anthropology, religion, music and theater.

Want to learn more about personal finance? This book provides a comprehensive guide to personal finance topics such as credit, credit scores, credit reports, mortgage loans, income tax, insurance, investments, retirement, and estate planning. You will gain a foundational understanding of these topics which you can use to build your financial future.

This reader introduces students of philosophy and politics to the contemporary critical literature on the classical social contract theorists: Thomas Hobbes (1599-1697), John Locke (1632-1704), and Jean-Jacques Rousseau (1712-1778). Twelve thoughtfully selected essays guide students through the texts, familiarizing them with key elements of the theory, while at the same time introducing them to current scholarly controversies. A bibliography of additional work is provided. The classical so...

This collection of original essays by the nation's leading political theorists examines the origins of modernity and considers the question of tolerance as a product of early modern religious skepticism. Rather than approaching the problem through a purely historical lens, the authors actively demonstrate the significance of these issues to contemporary debates in political philosophy and public policy. The contributors to Early Modern Skepticism raise and address questions of the...

Let your imagination run wild with this collection of short stories. Featuring fantastic characters, worlds, and different moments in time, these tales will keep you on the edge of your seat. Whether you're reading by the fireplace on a cold winter night or out under the stars, these stories are sure to capture your heart. So, curl up with choose your favorite story and get lost in an enchanted world.Here are a few stories you’ll love from this book:The War of The Ghosts - ...

Mythology: Powerful Stories to Unleash Your ImaginationLet your imagination run wild with this collection of short stories. Featuring fantastic characters, worlds, and different moments in time, these tales will keep you on the edge of your seat. Whether you're reading by the fireplace on a cold winter night or out under the stars, these stories are sure to capture your heart. So, curl up with choose your favorite story and get lost in an enchanted world.Here are a few stor...

As clear, concise, and concrete as its subject, Patrick Riley's The One–Page Proposal promises to be the definitive business guide to getting your best ideas fully understood in the least amount of time.Today more than ever, business decisions are made on the fly first impressions can make all the difference. Now, in the first book of its kind, successful entrepreneur Patrick Riley shows you how to boil all the elements of your business proposal into one persuasive page ma...

"At a time when we must adapt to the changing character of conflict, this is a serious book on a serious issue that can give us the edge we need.”—General James Mattis, USMC, Ret."Left of Bang offers a crisp lesson in survival in which Van Horne and Riley affirm a compelling truth: It's better to detect sinister intentions early than respond to violent actions late. Left of Bang helps readers avoid the bang."—Gavin de Becker, bestselling author if The Gift of Fear

You walk into a restaurant and get an immediate sense that you should leave.You are about to step onto an elevator with a stranger and something stops you.You interview a potential new employee who has the résumé to do the job, but something tells you not to offer the position.These scenarios all represent "left of bang," the moments before something bad happens. But how many times have you talked yourself out...

The surface pigmentation of vertebrates is controlled by specialized cells able to synthesize a variety of pigments collectively known as melanins. Recent research has shown that melanins are produced not only in the skin but also in many other sites such as the eye, inner ear, muscles, etc., - where they are engaged in some unanticipated roles. The details of the synthetic pathway, the complexities of its regulation and biological significance that have been unravelled in recent research ...