"Claudia's Brain" is a philosophical novel about a young woman whose superpower is a clear-eyed view of truth and fiction. Through multiple heartbreaks, her remarkable intellect takes her from Cumberland Gap, Tennessee to positions of authority in the State Department and CIA, where her specialty is ferreting out nonsense. Her story is told by David Miller, who loved Claudia, but was not picked by her. "Claudia's Brain" encounters themes of reason, post-truth and irony in a compelling narr...

America, Then What? provides a scathing critique of the undesirable aspects of American culture and society, informed in large part by the author's personal experiences abroad and perspective gained, having lived overseas for substantial periods of time. Furthermore, the goal and hope is to awaken Americans up to the forces that seek to keep us divided, thereby rendering the masses ineffectual at challenging the status quo and preventing the necessary uprising to ...

Payden grew up in a town that retreated inside to a virtual life of computers, tablets, and phones. Over a decade ago, two children mysteriously disappeared from small town Manger. The case remains unsolved. For the generation of kids who followed, known as the "insurance children," that seemed normal. Separated from sunshine, fresh air, green grass, and each other, "the insurance children" don't even know what they're missing - until Minka comes to town. She inspires Payden to step outsid...

A thought provoking collection of six original speculative fiction, science fiction, horror and fantasy short stories by authors Thomas H. Tribble and J. Brian Baker.Stories include:Jack in the Box - A morning bike ride turns into the ride of a young professor's life.Maewyn - A true story of heroism and adventure where Tolkien meets Pratchett. Well, it could have all happened... maybe.Darwin's God - A man die...

Have you always wanted to learn to chainmail but were afraid it's too difficult to learn or too expensive?This is the second in a series of books detailing how to chainmail for beginners with absolutely no experience. Chain mail, also known as chainmail, maille, or chainmaille is a great hobby for any age that doesn't involve just making armor.In this second volume you'll learn the following:• General chainmail techniques8 Wicked Weaves:• Euro 4-in-1 (...

Collins British Bird Identifier is a revolution in bird identification. It brings together exceptional new artwork, with a unique, practical and comprehensive guide to the 5 essential features needed to identify every species of British bird.A new approach to bird identification, detailing five unique features that will definitively identify every species of British bird. The Collins British Bird Identifier is an essential field guide for beginners, experts and ph...

Are you getting the message? Just think of those times when you're studying the scriptures and suddenly wham, you notice something that you hadn't seen before, despite the fact that you're reading 1 Nephi for at least the twentieth time. This book is a collection of over 125 crucial messages from Latter-day Saint scripture. These bits of wisdom and insight will enhance your study of the standard works and will inspire you every day.Messages in this book include:* If we e...

As megalomaniac barons and savage anarchy compete to lay claim to post-nuclear America, perseverance and a will to live are what keep Ryan Cawdor and his band of warrior survivalists roving through the worst and best of a new world. Armed with secrets of pre-Dark tech, they possess what few in Deathlands can imagine: hope for a better tomorrow.Ryan Cawdor is gunned down and left for dead by the new Provisional U.S. Army, commanded by a brilliant general with a propensity for casual...

An ancient order tied to the Vatican...A blood fortune buried in the caves of France...A conspiracy of power, greed and darkest evil...Archaeologist and explorer Annja Creed's fascination with the myths and mysteries of the past leads her to a crypt in the caves of France, where the terrifying legend of the Beast of Gevaudan hints at the unimaginable. What she discovers is shattering: an artifact that will seal her destiny; a brotherhood of monks willing to murder to ...

America had barely survived the nuclear holocaust but two centuries later a new order emerges to inflict its rule on the fortified cities. Beyond the walls are the outlands, where a fragile freedom remains.Once a fearsome warrior of the new order, Kane discovers a secret that has damned humanity since the dawn of history. Now banished as an enemy of the state, he joins forces with Brigid Baptiste, keeper of the archives, and Grant, brother-in-arms and innovative weapons specialist....

Deep in the Malaysian jungle, a group of scientists gets a lethal surprise and a lone survivor rants about a prehistoric monster who eats men alive.The survivor dies with bizarre symptoms--and CURE's Dr. Harold Smith wants answers. So Remo, his favorite problem solver, finds himself armed with a brand-new doctorate and joining an international expedition to look for the next Jurassic park.But things heat up even more in the jungle. Who's to tell what the adventure will be, ...

Something funny is going on in the East African nation of Luzuland...and it's more than just the usual civil unrest or military coup. Organized crime lords are converging for what looks like an underworld summit - and Dr. Harold Smith dispatches Remo for a look-see and some quiet, effective neutralization.But Remo has his own problems and he's just not in the mood to be killing his way up chain of command in East Africa. Chiun has gone AWOL, fulfilling some ancient Sinanju contract...