Everything is legal – if you can get away with it.Billy Crawford is a hero. The star of the Rose City Rounders, the baseball player has been thrilling fans of the city for years. But Billy’s not as young as he used to be and his tendency to play hard is catching up with him. A string of losses for the Rounders puts his position at risk as the team’s owner, local developer Carroll Miller, doesn’t like being associated with anything that loses. Miller’s thinking of m...

Storming the Gap First Strike reveals the explosive origins of the Third World War and delves into the opening salvos of the conflict between NATO and the Warsaw Pact in a world where the Cold War turns hot in 1985.This epic story is told from a range of viewpoints - through the eyes of the decision-makers in Washington as well as the tankers and infantry fighting through hills and towns of southern Germany.Based partly on the scenarios from the smash-hit game by Lock ‘n Lo...

**The New York Times bestseller, now updated with new material on cyber attacks, digital sovereignty, and tech in a pandemic.From Microsoft's president and one of the tech industry's broadest thinkers, a frank and thoughtful reckoning with how to balance enormous promise and existential risk as the digitization of everything accelerates.“A colorful and insightful insiders’ view of how technology is both empowering and threatening us. From privacy to cyberattacks, t...

*THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER AND WORLD ECONOMIC FORUM BOOK CLUB PICK*'A clear, compelling guide to some of the most pressing debates in technology today.' Bill Gates'A colourful and insightful insiders' view of how technology is both empowering us and threatening us. From privacy to cyberattacks, this timely book is a useful guide for how to navigate the digital future.' Walter Isaacson, bestselling a...

Learn the innovative strategies Microsoft pioneered that created a virtuous cycle of giving and volunteerism that has benefited the company and fulfilled its employees while making the world a better place.Early on in the Microsoft story, Bill Gates and other key executives met to decide how they would incentivize employees to make a charitable impact. The status quo was to offer a small percentage of your paycheck as a pretax deduction to a charity selected by you...

She was chosen to bear the Son of God — but what did it cost her?In a world ruled by men and empires, Mary of Nazareth is a quiet force of faith and courage.From her humble beginnings to the harrowing flight to Egypt, the return to Nazareth and the agony of watching her son's crucifixion, this is her story — told not just as a mother, but as a woman of unshakable strength.Blending Biblical and historical details with spiritual insight, Mariam's Memoirs invites you i...

**FOREWORD BY BRAD SMITH, VICE CHAIR AND PRESIDENT OF MICROSOFTDiscover how AI leaders and researchers are using AI to transform the world for the better**In AI for Good: Applications in Sustainability, Humanitarian Action, and Health, a team of veteran Microsoft AI researchers delivers an insightful and fascinating discussion of how one of the world's most recognizable software companies is tackling intractable social problems with the power of artificial intellig...

Discover the exciting world of Bluesky, the next frontier of decentralized social media. As the landscape of social networking continues to evolve, Bluesky stands out by offering a platform that prioritizes user control, privacy, and innovative features. This book, "Bluesky Decoded: Navigating Social Media's Next Revolution," is designed to cater to both tech novices and seasoned social media enthusiasts, guiding you through every aspect of the platform. Whether you're looking to set up yo...

Back in the Garden, work was fun. Yet, in today’s fallen world, joy and work are rarely used in the same sentence. But God really does intend for us to find joy in our work. Join Raymond Bakke, Brad Smith, and Bill Hendricks as they explore what the Bible says about the purpose of business and our right to a joyful workplace. No matter where you spend those 50 or 60 hours during the week-whether it’s in business, government, or the nonprofit sector; in church, at home, or anywhere else-God...

Summer 1936, Wilkes County, North Carolina during the great depression. The Flagg family resides in the middle of the Appalachia – one of the hardest hit areas in the country. As the depression drags on the Flagg family watch their molasses business decimated. Jedediah, the family patriarch and his sons Morgan and Ezra struggle to produce a few meager gallons a week. That is until their sister Ava arrives home and takes control of the family business and starts running moonshine. Ava bails...

The Second Wave has been UnleashedThe forces of the Warsaw Pact storm west over the Inner German Border and unleash devastation on the first days of the conflict. Among the NATO defenders of West Germany are Captain Kurt Mohr and his company of Leopard tanks. Outgunned and outnumbered, the men must conduct vital delaying operations until reinforcements can mobilize to stop the communists in their tracks.After a harrowing battle to prevent the Czechoslovakia...

Via Crucis Via Lucis is a 28-day devotional that walks us through the 14 Stations of the Cross and the 14 Stations of the Light during the Easter period. Use each chapter of the Via Crucis to enter into a time of reflection, repentance and spiritual growth during the season of Lent.Applying countless hours of research, Brother Brad Smith has brought together Biblical and historical facts,...