The Jennings and Rockwell Mafia Families have been at war for six decades.Once a new leader takes the seat, he vows to end it, even if it means sacrificing the one thing he wanted to protect- his daughter. Storm is supposed to be the peace offering. Her soon-to-be husband? Jrue Jennings, a man so ruthless that they have no choice but to call him "Trouble."The contract is simple: No love, no loyalty, just business. But when the lines are blurred, not everyon...

Jaxon Jennings is the second of the Jennings Mafia Family.He's levelheaded and mild-mannered by nature. Unlike his oldest and youngest brothers, he thinks before he reacts. That's why he's the family's negotiator.But when the Elites call him to the table, the deal on the floor isn't business. It's personal. He has been given an order he cannot refuse. Either give up the love of his life, or she dies.Now Jax is stuck between a war he can't win and a ...

Mac users love the Safari browser. It's fast, privacy is front and centered, and new tab groups make browsing more efficient than ever.At its core, it's pretty easy to work—just like any other browser. But there's plenty of things built-in that you may not even know.Inside you will learn how to become a power-user; it will cover things like tab groups, privacy features, extensions, and much more!If you're ready to make the switch and want to make sure you understand...

JavaScript is the little scripting language that could. Once used chiefly to add interactivity to web browser windows, JavaScript is now a primary building block of powerful and robust applications. In this practical book, new and experienced JavaScript developers will learn how to use this language to create APIs as well as web, mobile, and desktop applications.Author and engineering leader Adam D. Scott covers technologies such as Node.js, GraphQL, React, React Native, and Electr...

Gold Medal for the 2024 Reader Views Literary Awards in HistoryWinner of the 2024 Reader Views Literary Awards in Regional: North-EastSilver Medal for the 2025 IPPY AwardFinalist for the 2024 Best Book Award from American Book FestHonorable Mention for the 2024 Foreword INDIES Book AwardsOn July 30, 1902, tens of thousands of mourners lined the streets of New York’s Lower East Side to bid farewell to the city’s chief rab...

Game-changing disruptions will likely unfold on your watch. Be ready.In Dual Transformation, Scott Anthony, Clark Gilbert, and Mark Johnson propose a practical and sustainable approach to one of the greatest challenges facing leaders today: transforming your business in the face of imminent disruption. Dual Transformation shows you how your company can come out of a market shift stronger and more profitable, because the threat of disruption is als...

A kaleidoscopic look at how eleven disruptive innovations—including the iPhone, the transistor, disposable diapers, and Julia Child's The Art of French Cooking—reshaped industries and societies, propelling humanity toward new frontiers.From gunpowder to generative AI, the forces of disruption are repeatedly rewriting the rules of business, society, and human possibility. But what drives these revolutionary changes?In Epic Disruptions, inno...

A large-format, beautifully illustrated look at the natural history of birdsThere are some 10,000 bird species in existence today, occupying every continent and virtually every habitat on Earth. The variety of bird species is truly astounding, from the tiny bee hummingbird to the large flightless ostrich, making birds one of the most diverse and successful animal groups on the planet. Taking you inside the extraordinary world of birds, What Is a Bird? expl...

Do you want to know what it’s like to die, to kill, to really fear for your life? Then get hooked…Detroit-based homicide detective John Barnes has seen it all—literally. Thanks to a technologically advanced machine, detectives have access to the memories of the living, the dying, and the recently dead. But extracting victims’ experiences firsthand and personally reliving everything up to the final, brutal moments of their lives—the sights, the sounds, the scents, t...

Gain a thorough understanding of the competing views on the historicity, chronology, and theological implications of the exodus.The biblical account of the Israelite exodus from Egypt is one of the most enduring narratives ever told and is a foundational event for several world religions. It resonates across cultures with its timeless themes of redemption and deliverance. It is also the only explanation the Bible gives for Israel's origin.Despite its unique...

Innovation may be the hottest discipline around today-in business circles and beyond. And for good reason. Innovation transforms companies and markets. It’s the key to solving vexing social problems. And it makes or breaks professional careers. For all the enthusiasm the topic inspires, however, the practice of innovation remains stubbornly impenetrable.No longer. In The Little Black Book of Innovation, long-time innovation expert Scott D. Anthony draws on stories from his...

The first in-depth treatment in almost a century of the metaphysics and philosophical mysticism of Philo of Alexandria, one of the most important mystics from the Greco-Roman world.Philo of Alexandria (ca. 15 BCE–50 CE) is one of the most important mystics of the ancient Mediterranean world. Accounts of ecstatic experiences and transformative encounters with God appear throughout his writings, and his most loved and lauded mystical experience, the vision of God, st...