An IT contractor stumbles upon a massive terror plot—and must come out from behind his keyboard to stop it.Jerry Barkley has never worked for the government. An IT contractor from Minnesota, he knows nothing about international espionage. But now he's on the front lines of the largest cyberattack in history—and nobody believes his warnings that an enemy is gathering data to plan a series of bombings and an act of biological warfare.To make things worse, the...

On a milestone tenth birthday, Greg Scott and his son put into motion what became a remarkable cross-Canada journey. The two ceremoniously dipped their bicycle tires in the Pacific Ocean and pedalled east as far as a young boy's legs and a little bike could handle. One year later, they picked up from the exact spot where they left off and pushed on eastward. They continued in that same fashion each summer for fifteen years, with their sights set on making it to the Atlantic Ocean to dip th...

Now the basis for the Netflix documentary Stolen: Heist of the Century about the Antwerp Diamond Heist."Tells the story with the gripping pace of a true-crime 'Ocean's Eleven.'" The New York Post • "Like a diamond, this true-life caper is clear, colorful, and brilliant." Publishers Weekly ★Starred Review★T...

** #1 Wall Street Journal Bestseller **In this essential book written by a rural native and Silicon Valley veteran, Microsoft's Chief technology officer tackles one of the most critical issues facing society today: the future of artificial intelligence and how it can be realistically used to promote growth, even in a shifting employment landscape.There are two prevailing stories about AI: for heartland low- and middle-skill workers,...

If you're a business owner wanting to learn more about taxes without going through boring textbooks, then pay attention...Benjamin Franklin once said that, “in life, only two things are certain: death and taxes.” He wasn't exaggerating about the latter. And because you must deal with taxes for as long as you live and earn money, you must get it right every time.Unlike any other infractions or violations, tax-related offenses have major repercussions. At a m...

California is more than beaches, sunshine, and vineyards.Two dozen horror authors are about to drag you into their nightmares, taking you on a wild tour behind the sun-soaked glamour, promising chills and thrills that linger long after the last page. With stories ranging from cosmic to body horror, to the comedic and the strange, Dread Coast: SoCal Horror Tales is a descent into the darkest corners of Southern California. These pages carry the whispers of ...

The evolution of the human species has always been closely tied to the relationship between biology and culture, and the human condition is rooted in this fascinating intersection. Sport, games, and competition serve as a nexus for humanity's innate fixation on movement and social activity, and these activities have served throughout history to encourage the proliferation of human culture for any number of exclusive or inclusive motivations: money, fame, health, spirituality, or social and...

Longing for financial freedom? Learn how to build (grow), protect, and sow (give) your money.You have the right to be financially free and live securely—no matter your income or age. It only feels impossible because most of us aren’t taught to manage money.Bruce Scott, an international personal finance specialist, was born into poverty in Jamaica and dug his way out. He’s now built a step-by-step road map for you to understand how to be more financially secure too.

In this essential book written by a rural native and Silicon Valley veteran, Microsoft’s Chief technology officer tackles one of the most critical issues facing society today: the future of artificial intelligence and how it can be realistically used to promote growth, even in a shifting employment landscape.There are two prevailing stories about AI: for heartland low- and middle-skill workers, a dystopian tale of steadily increasing job destruction; for urban know...

**Narrated by Scott Wallace and converted with AI to Reid Hoffman's voiceInstant New York Times and USA Today Bestseller.Tech visionary and co-founder of Manas AI Reid Hoffman shares his unique insider’s perspective on an AI-powered future, making the case for its potential to unlock a world of possibilities."An essential companion." — Fei-Fei Li"An important read." —Bill Gates"Brilliant mind. Compassionate heart. Bold ideas…...

The actual history of the United States' worst-kept military secret revealed in graphic format.Though nearly everyone has heard of it, almost no one has known anything about it . . . until now. Located in the remote Nevada desert near the dry bed of Groom Lake, Area 51 is the most famous military installation in the world that doesn't "officially" exist. In Area 51, author Dwight Zimmerman and artist Greg Scott un...

The robots from Netflix's StoryBots Answer Time star in an all-new Step 2 Step into Reading leveled reader!Bing wants to know what money is and why we use it. His questions lead him from a bank to a tour of a successful lemonade stand. What he learns will fascinate children ages 4 to 6 who love Netflix's educational show.Step 2 Readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories. For children who recognize familiar words and can...