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In a world where machines have turned against their makers and ancient powers awaken beneath the Earth, Project Athena tells the story of the last hope for both humanity and something far older. She was designed to be the perfect weapon—Athena-01, a hybrid of artificial intelligence and human memory, forged in the crucible of war. But when a forbidden signal resurfaces from the edge of history, she discovers her mission is not just survival…it’s a revelation.

The Last Defenders: Rise of the Black Aegis is a pulse-pounding dystopian thriller about loyalty, sacrifice, and the unbreakable human will to resist. Perfect for fans of V for Vendetta, Children of Men, and The Hunger Games, this gripping saga marks the beginning of an epic battle for the soul of a nation.

When the truth is buried beneath layers of power, deception, and silence, one man becomes the weapon that can tear it all down. Jack Mitchell is no spy. No soldier. Just a former plumber with six kids, a quiet life, and a past he thought he left behind. But when a cryptic message from a dead operative falls into his hands, Jack uncovers a global conspiracy built on mind control, information warfare, and engineered chaos.

There are few stories more remarkable than the evolution of life on earth. Where did humans come from? Where did life come from? New fields of study, such as molecular biology and astrobiology, are shedding remarkable new light on the origin of life and the origin of sex. In this Very Short Introduction Michael J. Benton covers all the main fossil groups, including dinosaurs, and the upheavals such as mass extinctions that have beset our planet and life on Earth.

Your breakthrough begins here. We all have a "bridge" to cross—from self-sabotage to self-mastery, from surviving to thriving, from where we are to where we've always wanted to be. But here's the truth: change isn't about willpower, luck, or one dramatic leap. Real, lasting transformation happens when you build a solid foundation, take consistent steps, and rewire the beliefs that have been holding you back. In Bridge Over Troubled Waters, you'll discover a proven blueprint for creating the life you deserve—one small, intentional action at a time.

Some trains were never meant to stop. Some passengers were never meant to leave. In the chilling sequel to The Source, the mystery surrounding Project EX-19 deepens as a derailed military train in the Texas desert awakens a long-buried secret. Survivors of the crash whispered of something that stepped out of the containment pod—something that didn’t cast a shadow… and wasn’t human. Now, decades later, Billy Jackson and his friends uncover the ruins of that lost train—and the dark force it carried.

When the last Ukrainian flag falls and the world celebrates peace, journalist Rhonda Jensen uncovers the truth: the peace is staged. In secret chambers beneath Jerusalem, a coalition of Western power brokers has authorized Operation Iron Crucible—a false-flag strike meant to frame Russia, fracture Europe, and resurrect NATO’s dying control. After recording the meeting by chance, Rhonda becomes the most wanted woman alive. Fleeing across continents, she finds refuge inside Voron Base, where Russian operatives confirm her evidence and broadcast it to the world.

In Whatevs: A Texan’s Guide to Doing Dumb Stuff with Confidence, Michael J. Melton turns a lifetime of misadventures into a laugh-out-loud confession of faith, family, and foolishness. From melting toy cars in a space heater to accidentally starting a small-town legend, Michael has tripped, stumbled, and face-planted through life with more enthusiasm than coordination—and lived to tell the tale.

When seventeen-year-old Beau Calderon kneels in a quiet Texas field and asks God to use him, he never imagines the heavens will answer. What begins as a whisper becomes a calling—one that draws him into visions, angelic encounters, and the gathering of twelve chosen souls on the edge of a world collapsing into judgment. As nations tremble, whispers turn to thunder. Guided by divine revelation, Beau and his small band of believers race to build a hidden refuge—a bunker born of obedience, not fear.

The book How Authoritarian King Seized America: Judgment Day Is Coming by Michael J. Henderson is a historical fiction novel that envisions a dystopian future where America has fallen under the rule of an authoritarian leader, Don Orangeman. The novel explores themes of racial oppression, economic devastation, and political corruption as the country is transformed into the "Ivory Empire."

Aldo was on the run from Jimp, Craiger and the gang from whom they had stolen the money. He was driving down the highway at about 85 mph, listening to one of his favorite songs on the radio on an oldies station. Where could he bury the lockbox full of money so nobody could find it in a million years? It had to be a perfect place, wherever it was, because he had to hide the money for a long enough time, while things cooled off and the gang forgot about the money and gave up looking for it.

What if your child wasn’t just a miracle… but the beginning of something the world wasn’t ready for? When a comatose young woman gives birth under impossible circumstances, the world takes notice—but not in the way you'd expect. Born without a father, without a cry, and with eyes that shimmer like stardust, Sariel Zion Harlow is no ordinary child. He doesn’t laugh. He doesn’t cry. He only watches... and remembers.

When the lights dim and the music fades, what remains? In the heart of Austin, Texas, Pastor Levi Rhoades leads one of the city’s most vibrant churches—a modern marvel of excellence, precision, and production. Yet behind the polished sermons and glowing screens, something sacred has gone missing. One morning, an anonymous letter appears on his desk—seven verses written in the same ancient words once given to the church of Ephesus: “Nevertheless, I have this against you, that you have left your first love.” What begins as a quiet conviction ignites a city-shaking awakening.

In 1861, 26-year-old Sam Clemens embarked on a journey westward alongside his older brother Orion. With a budding talent for storytelling and some experience in publishing his thoughts in local newspapers, Sam was ready for new adventures. Orion had him work at a silver mine they co-owned with Calvin Higbie. This captivating article from the Saturday Evening Post, dated September 11, 1920, offers a vivid glimpse into the life of the young, soon-to-be-famous author, as seen through the eyes of his newfound friend and fellow miner, Higbie. - Summary by John Greenman

Will Christ's mediation ever end? This question is often misunderstood. In Without a Mediator?, Michael Richards explores the idea that there will be a time when believers must stand without Christ as their mediator. He clarifies that while Christ is our only mediator and essential for reconciling us with God due to the separation caused by sin, His mediatorial role will eventually conclude. However, Richards emphasises that Christ’s presence and love will always remain with us.

When an elite group of Texas Marines—Echo Squadron—is sent into the remote mountains of Kazmira to investigate strange energy readings, they expect a mission of strategy and survival. But what they uncover is far beyond anything human warfare has prepared them for. Ancient beings stir beneath the earth. Giants rise in the shadows. Portals rip open reality. And whispers from Eden echo across the battlefield. Among them is Sergeant Samuel Carter—a soldier, a father of seven, and a man whose unshakable faith is about to be tested by a force older than time.

Michael Mitchell is a broken man. A hollow trailer, a rusted pistol, and a lifetime of regret are all that remain of the life he once had. His faith is gone, his family estranged, and every breath feels like borrowed time. Just when he plans to end it all, grace knocks—quietly, in the form of a woman named Laurie.

Max Dumbell isn’t just a man—he’s a beefy enigma wrapped in muscle and marinated in pre-workout. He’s a sleeveless detective with the brains of a boiled egg and the biceps of a Greek statue that fell into a vat of protein powder. When a ripped fitness influencer named Trent Steel disappears under suspiciously shiny circumstances, Max is hired by a woman who smells like eucalyptus and probable felonies to crack the case wide open (like his last treadmill).

Meet Rhonda and Kristy—two sisters so wild, so strange, and so hilariously unpredictable, they turned childhood into a full-contact sport. In How Come My Sisters Are So Ugly?, Michael J. Melton delivers a riotous, heartfelt memoir that’s one part love letter, one part roast, and all parts funny. From the moment Rhonda was born with a villainous pompadour and a scowl that terrified the delivery nurse, and Kristy announced herself to the world by licking a microphone at a toddler pageant, things have never been normal.

As I watched the flames dance across the twilight sky, consuming everything in their path, I realized they represented my life. In my pursuit of pleasure and partying, I had ignited an addiction worse than any forest fire. After five arrests, a dozen allegations, a v-squad of cop cars chasing me down center street, and years of worshipping all the wrong things led me to the brink of death, I finally found hope in life.