Victor Fridman, a 65-year-old Russian emigrant living in the United States, undertakes a task that will shake him to his core. The story begins with a visit from guests from Russia, who recount the persecution of Jehovah's Witnesses in Russia, electro-shock torture in Surgut, and elderly people imprisoned for their faith. Behind all of this stands a single name—Alexander Dvorkin, a 'cult expert' appointed in 2009 to the Russian Ministry of Justice's Expert Council.The author system...

This audiobook narrated by Anand Jagatia reveals how society can shape individual actions in times of uncertaintyWhen we make decisions, our thinking is informed by societal norms, "guardrails" guiding our decisions, like the laws and rules that govern us. But what are good guardrails in today's world of overwhelming information flows and increasingly powerful technologies, such as artificial intelligence? Based on the latest insights from the cognitive sciences, ec...

Psychiatrist Viktor Frankl's memoir has riveted generations of readers with its descriptions of life in Nazi death camps and its lessons for spiritual survival. Between 1942 and 1945 Frankl labored in four different camps, including Auschwitz, while his parents, brother, and pregnant wife perished. Based on his own experience and the experiences of others he treated later in his practice, Frankl argues that we cannot avoid suffering but we can choose how to cope with it, find meaning in it...

Three strangers who each go their own way, at one moment are accidentally brought together by the writer and set off on an absurd adventure (while ignoring the reality that is falling apart around them)... Below is a small excerpt from the book.Next was a space tunnel, where the more you move the longer it gets.Cyber - I'm scared.Li - Don't be afraid, it's not that scary.With nothing to do, they went into the tunnel. The ceiling is the same ...

THE TWILIGHT BEFORE THE STORM EXAMINES WHAT IS ARGUABLY THE MOST IMPORTANT ISSUE FACING HUMANITY: HOW CAN WE AVOID A WORLD ON FIRE?The next decade promises to be the most critical period in the transition from today’s capitalism toward a yet-to-be defined alternative system. Viktor Shvets, global strategist, asks: Will it be capitalism or communism, feudalism or despotism? The fusion of the disruptive Information Age and deep Financialization (aggravated by generational ch...

The bestselling Holocaust memoir about finding purpose and strength in times of despair—selected as a Library of Congress “10 Most Influential Books in America”This stunning gift edition of “one of the great books of our time” (Harold S. Kushner) features photos, end papers, and Frankl’s never-before-published speeches and letters.“He who has a why to live can bear almost any how” is the central theme in Man's Search For Meanin...

The open access book set LNCS 15694 + LNCS 15695 constitutes the proceedings of the 34th European Symposium on Programming, ESOP 2025, which was held as part of the International Joint Conferences on Theory and Practice of Software, ETAPS 2025, in Hamilton, Canada, during May 3-8, 2025.The 30 full papers included in the proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from a total of 88 submissions. The proceedings also contain two short artifact reports. The papers focus on aspect...

"From Oakland to the White House, Kamala Harris’s journey is one of resilience, ambition, and breaking barriers. As the first woman, first Black, and first South Asian Vice President of the United States, she has redefined leadership and inspired millions worldwide. Her story is a testament to the power of determination, justice, and the belief that no dream is too big."

A Brand New Bratva Series!Bratva Enforcers- NomadsRevenge Bratva StyleViktor leads the most powerful and deadliest team in the world. Their job is to Hand out Justice to those who have broken the rules in the Russain mob. They plan, perform and execute takedowns. Takedowns of busineses and lives in the name of the Bratva.This project takes him and his Nomads to America, where they track down a Human Trafficker,Teaga...

Daddy can kiss me if he wants toHe's not actually my dad of course, but he might as well be.He's treated me so well for so many years.He taught me so much, he's given me so much love.He pretty much brought me up.How could I not fall for him?He's the perfect guy.I've tried dating boys my own age, but frankly, they're gross.I want Daddy so much, but I know he'll never return my affections.Let alone love me the way that I love hi...

Grandmaster Viktor Moskalenko shakes up the lines of yet another chess opening! For those who have the Dutch Defense in their repertoire or play against it, this brings an explosive mixture of danger and opportunity. Danger if you stick to your old ways, opportunity if you are ready to take up Moskalenko’s new weapons or his refutations of old ones.Moskalenko covers the Anti-Dutch, Leningrad, Stonewall and Classical variations. He guides you through this ground-breaking opening book...

As relevant today as it was when it was first published, Man’s Search for Meaning is a book for finding strength and purpose in times of great despair.“This is a book I reread a lot … it gives me hope … it gives me a sense of strength.”—Anderson Cooper, Anderson Cooper 360/CNNViktor E. Frankl was a medical doctor at a psychiatric hospital in 1942 when he became a prisoner in Nazi concentration camps in World War II. In 1946, he pub...