Welcome to "Facts That Aren't True," a mind-expanding journey into the world of misinformation, urban legends, and half-truths that have been passed down from generation to generation. From ancient superstitions to modern media myths, this book pulls back the curtain on the lies we've all accepted as fact. But this isn't just a collection of busted myths — it's a masterclass in critical thinking, logic, and the power of evidence-based knowledge. Every section tackles a different set of "fa...

"Rational Answers to Stupid Questions" is an expansive and meticulously researched book that addresses and dissects around one hundred of the most prevalent and persistent arguments that challenge and often contradict mainstream scientific understanding. This book is a comprehensive journey through various fields of science, systematically debunking misconceptions and unfounded claims that frequently surface in public discourse and media. The book is divided into several sections, each ded...

Cosmical War: Part TwoBy Eric PetersonLove was never part of the ritual.When Alessia senses her soulmate, Miles, has been taken, she knows the rules no longer matter. Pregnant and weakened, her once-unbreakable bond to him flickers—but it hasn't failed. Not yet.The Serpent's Coil, a secret cult operating beneath Brooklyn's streets, believes separation preserves cosmic balance. They'r...

An unconventional biography of Nikola Tesla focused on his later years and increasing eccentricity, told through his daily ritual of feeding pigeons in New York City parks. Uses the pigeons as a framing device to explore his brilliant mind, his fall from scientific grace, and his eventual isolation. Each chapter named after a different pigeon he claimed to know personally.

Brooklyn was never supposed to become the center of the apocalypse.When a crimson eclipse freezes above Earth, reality begins tearing apart. Shadow creatures emerge from beneath the city streets, ancient celestial kingdoms awaken beyond the stars, and humanity collapses under the weight of a war older than creation itself.Miles and Alessia soon discover the horrifying truth:They were never human.Across countless lifetimes, they have existed as Aetherion and ...

After a bitter and humiliating breakup, Charlie Vernon lives not-quite-alone in his Capitol Hill town house. He kept Mamie, the cockapoo that he and Freddie adopted together, but he’s just arrived home to find he’s been visited by thieves…and they’ve taken Mamie.For the next thirty-six hours, he and his family of choice—a pair of rhyming lesbians, a Georgia-born man who might be married to a sex addict, and the hostess of DC’s hottest Drag Bingo—will band together to search for Mam...

Cosmical WarBy Eric PetersonA quiet escape becomes the start of a hidden war.When Alessia is violently taken from a secluded cabin, Miles is pulled into the city's darkest underworld—guided by a terrifying connection that allows him to feel her fear as if it were his own. What begins as a desperate search becomes a descent into secret cults, psychological manipulation, and an unseen battle being fought on Earth, not in space.This is a war waged in minds and ...

The frictionless promise of "free returns" has created a multi-billion dollar blind spot in modern digital retail. When a consumer clicks a button to send back a perfectly good blender or a slightly ill-fitting sweater, they assume the item smoothly re-enters the warehouse inventory. The brutal reality of reverse logistics is a chaotic, hemorrhaging supply chain completely unequipped to handle individual, unboxed items. Processing a single return requires manual labor to inspect for damage...

Selling for a lower price than any similar guidebook, and deliberately limited to a short 256 pages, this EasyGuide is an exercise in creating easily-absorbed travel information. It emphasizes the authentic experiences in each destination:the most important attractions, the classic method of approaching a particular destination; the best choices for accommodations and meals; the best ways to maximize the enjoyment of your stay. Because it is "quick to read, light to carry", it is called an...

In a journey that will change his life, a former college football player enlists as bartender and personal valet to a legendary food writer and social critic who travels the country by private railroad car. Awarded the IBPA Benjamin Franklin Gold Award for Popular Fiction, the San Diego Book Award Gold Medal for Contemporary Fiction, and the Readers' Favorite Book Award Silver Medal for Literary Fiction.

here do the tunnels under the Colorado State Capitol go and why were they dug there in the first place? What is the backstory behind Tom’s Baby, the largest piece of gold ever unearthed in Colorado? Denver may be known worldwide as the Mile High City, but its elevation is just one item on a long list of anomalies.In Secret Denver: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure you’ll find many more quirks and mysteries to explore. Learn why Lakeside is one of the most histor...

Quick to read, light to carry with expert advice in all price ranges, Frommer's EasyGuide to National Parks of the American West is the complete up-to-date reference for travelers who want to maximize their visit in the smartest, most time-efficient way. Frommer's trademark candid and accessible expertise offers reviews on selecting the correct park for you based on interests and length of stay, complete with suggested driving tours. The guide also covers where to find the best hi...