An eighteen-year-old enters a bunker in western Massachusetts. She reawakens an emergent behavior artificial intelligence placed in the vault five days after she was born. The machine introduces itself as Arthur; she was intended to resurrect the AI after it had been murdered by its creator, Adam Eli Nilo, her maternal grandfather's father. Dr. Nilo's efforts to save humanity from self-destruction using advanced technologies such as AI and genetic manipulation all lead to more problems tha...

A Heart-Gripping Story of Championship Resilience in Life's Toughest Battles“Read it in 5 hours and was moved to tears!”The Pyramid Principle is based on the true and never before told story of Hall-of-Famer John Vallely. Filled with miraculous triumphs and hellacious heartbreaks, The Pyramid Principle masterfully depicts the impact of UCLA Coach John Wooden and his legendary “Pyramid of Success” he invested into all his players during his 29 year coaching ...

THE MAGIC OF MORDIFORD - A project celebrating folklore, music and art. This project is an adaptation of two combined traditional folktales set in the magical village of Mordiford, Herefordshire. A retelling of 'Flying with Faeries' and 'The Mordiford Dragon'. Join in the adventures of a young boy and girl as they encounter many magical creatures, including witches, wizards, faeries and dragons. The full audio-book edition is fused together with seven pieces of music. www.magicofmordiford....

"A terrific biography. . . . The dramatic story of how the American army that beat the British was forged has never been better told." —Doris Kearns Goodwin, New York Times–bestselling author of Team of RivalsFrustrated with a stalled career in midlife, the Baron de Steuben uprooted himself from his native Europe to seek one last chance at glory and fame in the New World. Steeped in the traditions of the Prussian army of Frederick the Great—the most ruthlessly effec...

Giallo - racconto lungo (44 pagine) - Un attentato alla vita di Mycroft convince Sherlock Holmes che potrebbe esserci un legame tra il Barone e il suo più mortale avversario!Quando un’anziana nobildonna vedova chiede a Holmes di indagare su una truffa che minaccia di ridurla sul lastrico, il detective presto scopre che suo marito e un sinistro Barone erano entrambi membri del Diogenes Club, a cui appartiene da tempo anche Mycroft, il fratello di Holmes. Un attentat...

Les "Souvenirs de Charles-Henri Baron de Gleichen" constituent une œuvre autobiographique qui offre un aperçu fascinant de la vie d'un aristocrate français du XIXe siècle. Dans un style narratif à la fois élégant et introspectif, Gleichen excelle à capturer les nuances d'une époque marquée par des bouleversements sociaux et politiques. Ses réflexions personnelles, parsemées d'anecdotes historiques, mettent en lumière la tension entre la tradition et le changement, tout en offrant une intro...

In "Superstition In All Ages," Baron d' Paul Henri Thiry Holbach presents a critical examination of the pervasive nature of superstition throughout human history. Using a rationalist lens, Holbach elucidates the psychological and sociocultural mechanisms that have perpetuated superstitious beliefs and practices, challenging the reader to confront the illogical foundations of such ideas. His clear, incisive prose is reflective of Enlightenment ideals, where reason triumphs over belief, whil...

MedStar NRH Press is proud to offer the Second Edition of this popular and easy-to-use guide for stroke patients and their families. This no-nonsense book covers the effects of stroke from every angle—medical, emotional and social—and puts the power of recovery in patients’ hands. It’s packed with practical information about life after stroke—answering questions about everything from preventing recurrent stroke, and sex after stroke, to navigating the complexities of health insurance cover...

“So many superstar Western authors. So many stunning stories. This one’s a keeper.” —DAVID MORRELL, New York Times Bestselling Author of First Blood and Last ReveilleJustice is never clean. Out here, it’s personal.From the dust-choked trails of the frontier to the shadowed backroads of the modern West, Hard Country portrays the raw, unflinching heart of Western crime, as...

Dans 'De la cruauté religieuse', Paul Henri Thiry, baron d'Holbach, s'attaque aux dogmes et aux institutions religieuses qui, selon lui, fomentent la cruauté envers l'humanité. À travers une prose incisive et philosophique, Holbach déploie une critique rigoureuse de la religion, soutenant que les croyances traditionnelles engendrent des souffrances et des injustices. Son style est marqué par une clarté argumentative et un cynisme manifeste qui lui permettent d'exposer les contradictions de...

"Good Sense" by Baron d'Holbach is a philosophical work that advocates for rational thought and skepticism towards religious dogma. In this book, d'Holbach argues for the importance of reason and empirical evidence in understanding the world. He critiques superstition and the influence of religion on human behavior, promoting a worldview grounded in materialism and naturalism. The text serves as a call to embrace enlightenment ideals, encouraging readers to seek knowledge through observati...

In "Superstition in All Ages," Paul Henri Thiry baron d'Holbach presents a rigorous examination of the role of superstition throughout human history, articulating how it has shaped societies and influenced individual behavior. Written in a clear yet incisive literary style indicative of the Enlightenment, d'Holbach critiques religious and superstitious beliefs that have pervaded cultures from ancient times to his own, emphasizing a rationalist perspective that champions reason over faith. ...