The year is 2057. Humanity rebuilt after AI nearly wiped them out, but the scars remain: bio-engineered plagues and psychological disruption devices still linger in the shadows.Meet Ian Phillips, a tech savant with a dangerous secret. Years before the global AI ban in 2040, he created QEAI, an artificial intelligence of unprecedented power. With QEAI's help, Ian invented the "Tangler," a device that can teleport inanimate objects across any distance. But when government regulators ...

Launched in 1995, Bach Perspectives has become the premier English-language serial book series dedicated to cutting-edge Bach scholarship. The University of Illinois Press now offers the first four volumes in open access editions available for free to all interested readers.The fourth volume of Bach Perspectives analyzes J. S. Bach’s orchestral works, especially his concertos, and the interpretation and performance of his music in general. The diverse contributors...

George Armstrong Custer stands as the classic example of a fallen American hero. During his lifetime, he was revered by a grateful nation as the youngest, bravest, most colorful, and most successful general of the Civil War. Then, almost immediately after his death at the Little Bighorn, he was reviled as an incompetent, immature butcher who had recklessly led his regiment into a needless slaughter in the search for glory.In The Custer America Forgot, 18611865, author

The thirteen studies in this volume explore critical problems in Fatimid history and historiography, many specifically focused on the content of doctrinal writings produced by the Ismaili supporters and agents of this caliphate who worked on behalf of the dynasty both within the empire and outside. Several concern issues in disputes that separated the various factions of Medieval Islam and served to distinguish the Ismailis from the rest, often branding the Fatimids with the charge of hete...

Bach's Well-Tempered Clavier forms part of the series American Bach Society Guides for the introduction of Johann Sebastian Bach's most important works and collections to a wider audience. Although the topic of this book is some of the most compostionally sophisticated music ever written, it avoids musical notation, explains necessary technical terminology, and assumes only basic knowledge of music history. This book presents the context, history, and music of Bach's Well-Temp...

Liver health smoothies can be a beneficial addition to a well-rounded diet and lifestyle for maintaining liver health. These smoothies are typically packed with nutrient-rich ingredients that support liver function and promote overall well-being. While they are not a cure-all solution for liver-related conditions, they can provide several benefits.Liver health smoothies often include ingredients such as leafy greens (like spinach or kale), citrus fruits (such as lemon or grapefruit...

Do you feel like your marriage is failing, your finances are not going as planned, you're not succeeding in your job or studies, you're stuck in a rut, you're being attacked by destiny, you're close to success but can't quite get there, you're not achieving what you want, you keep making promises but can't keep them, you're going through highs and lows, you're having nightmares, and your relationships are disappointing? If so, I declare that the Lord will turn your sorrow into joy, in Jesu...

An examination of Robert E. Lee's strategy at Gettysburg that would have achieved a Confederate victory, but resulted in the disaster of Pickett's Charge.Civil War historians have long been puzzled by Pickett's seemingly suicidal frontal attack on the Union center at Gettysburg.Here, for the first time, Paul D. Walker reveals Robert E. Lee's true plan for victory at Gettysburg: a simultaneous strike against the Union center from the front and rear—Major Gen...

Anger management is crucial for parents as it directly impacts their relationships with their children and the overall family dynamics. Parents who struggle with anger issues often find it challenging to maintain a healthy and positive environment for their children to grow and thrive.

Building kids' self-confidence is a crucial and worthwhile endeavor. By nurturing and developing their self-confidence, we empower children to believe in themselves, face challenges with resilience, and strive for success in various aspects of their lives.

"If you believe that President Harry S. Truman made the right decision to drop nuclear weapons on Japan, this book will supply grist for your mill. If you feel that an invasion or blockade was an alternative, you might reconsider your opinion after reading this book."--Military ReviewPresident Truman's determination to drop atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki remains one of the most controversial decisions in American history.In Truman's Dilemma: Invasion or The Bomb, mi...

Adolphus Washington Greely was one of the most forward-thinking people ever to grace the field of public service. He was the oldest person ever to receive the United States Congressional Medal of Honor at the advanced age of ninety-one, and during his lifetime he brought about some of the most significant changes to American scientific and military exploration. He was at one time the most well-known person in the world, and his acquaintance was coveted by royalty and leaders around the glo...