The world is sharply divided by national and cultural borders. The world is full of dangerous monsters, wars, famine, and division. The worlds people, desperate for a solution to a problem lasting hundreds of years, finally start working together by forming the first world union. A retired military captain, Michael Zikovitz, is called upon to service his nation one last time as a delegate to the World Union. He comes to a beautiful castle, built to be the base of the Union, to an unfamilia...

**Set at the heart of political power in Washington DC, Absolute Power is the book which launched David Baldacci’s career as a worldwide bestseller of thrilling fiction. As adapted to the screen, directed by and starring Clint Eastwood.With an exclusive new introduction from the author.**In a heavily guarded mansion in the Virginian countryside, professional burglar and break-in artist Luther Whitney is trapped behind a one-way mirror. What he witnesses destroys hi...

International Bestseller: Take charge of your personal development—and dive deep into the realms of consciousness—with this groundbreaking road map to understanding human behavior and emotions.The universe holds its breath as we choose, instant by instant, which pathway to follow; for the universe, the very essence of life itself, is highly conscious. Every act, thought, and choice adds to a permanent mosaic; our decisions ripple through the universe of consciousne...

'THE HARD-BITTEN CHAMPION OF BRITISH HEROIC FANTASY' - Joe Abercrombie'HEROISM AND HEARTBREAK . . . GEMMELL IS ADRENALINE WITH SOUL' - Brent WeeksThe soul of Uther Pendragon is chained in hell. The sword of power is lost in swirling chaos. The realm is under threat from barbarian hordes - led by an Undead god from the vaults of pre-history. And a new Dark Age is dawning over Roman Britain.Then comes a man called Revelation, seeking ...

Pierre Bourdieu is one of the world's most important social theorists and is also one of the great empirical researchers in contemporary sociology. However, reading Bourdieu can be difficult for those not familiar with the French cultural context, and until now a comprehensive introduction to Bourdieu's oeuvre has not been available.David Swartz focuses on a central theme in Bourdieu's work—the complex relationship between culture and power—and explains that sociology for Bourdieu i...

Power and Choice offers an in-depth look into the nuances of politics through the analysis of collective choices for a group or state through the use of power. Organized topically and using extended case examples from around the world, Power and Choice provides undergraduate students with a clear and engaging introduction to political science and comparative politics.The Seventeen Edition has been updated to address the growing importance of understanding the mode...

This fascinating look at the power struggles between public and private entities is "a lively, accessible treatment of a multifaceted, complex subject" ( Kirkus Reviews, starred review).Walmart has revenues higher than the GDP of all but twenty-five of the world's countries. Its employees outnumber the populations of almost a hundred nations. The world's largest asset manager, a secretive New York company called BlackRock, controls assets greater than the n...

Lyndon Baines Johnson, Margaret Thatcher, Bill Clinton, Tony Blair, Barack Obama, Gordon Brown, Theresa May, and Donald Trump: each had different motivations, methods, and paths, but they all sought the highest office. And yet when they reached their goal, they often found that the power they had imagined was illusory. Their sweeping visions of reform faltered. They faced bureaucratic obstructions, but often the biggest obstruction was their own character.However, their personaliti...

An insider's look into the largely anonymous volunteers in local party organizations who make decisions in elections with profound implications for American democracy. Although scholars have long recognized that local American parties play an important role in elections, surprisingly little is known about the individuals who lead these typically small, volunteer-based organizations. As David Doherty, Conor M. Dowling, and Michael G. Miller show in Small Power, lo...

"Passion Power: Igniting Health, Happiness, and Fulfillment" offers readers the transformative opportunity to unlock their full potential and embrace a life of profound joy, vitality, and purpose. By harnessing the power of passion, readers will discover:Enhanced Health and Well-BeingPursuing passions boosts immunity, reduces stress, and promotes overall well-being, leading to a healthier and more vibrant life....

Everyone possesses some sort of psychic powers. Some people's psychic abilities are more pronounced and developed than others. Nonetheless, we all have psychic potential, but it is up to the individual to recognize and develop this immense innate ability. There are people who are already aware of some of their psychic abilities like for example ESP, clairvoyance, channeling as well as others and have tapped into these abilities and have fully embraced the concept of having psychic powers.

**'A meticulously researched and balanced history'**The Times'Highly-readable and well-researched' The Sunday Times'Faultless account of the twists and turns undertaken by the hard left of the Labour Party to retain relevance and the hope of power' James O'Brien, TLS'A very good book, probably the most ev...