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Nearly everyone is familiar with holograms - three-dimensional images projected into space with the aid of a laser. Two of the world's most eminent thinkers believe that the universe itself may be a giant hologram, quite literally a kind of image or construct created, at least in part, by the human mind. University of London physicist David Bohm, one of the world's most respected quantum physicists, and Stanford neurophysiologist Karl Pribram, an architect of our modern understanding of the brain, have developed a remarkable new way of looking at the universe.

Socialite Abigail Mulholland has spent a lifetime surrounded by luxury…until her scenic flight plummets into the remote Australian wilderness. When rescue doesn’t come, she finds herself thrust into a world of deadly snakes and primitive conditions in a landscape that is both brutal and beautiful. But trekking the wilds of Kakadu means fighting two wars—one against the elements and the other against the magnetic pull she feels toward fellow survivor Mackenzie, a much younger man.

When an electromagnetic pulse (EMP) strikes Rose of the Sea, the pleasure cruise becomes a drifting nightmare. Powerless and desperate, the 1,100 passengers and crew must face their new reality: No one is coming to save them.

After surviving the EMP blast that crippled their cruise ship, the exhausted passengers from Rose of the Sea finally reach dry land. But the deserted island has a sinister history, and one wrong step on its sandy shores can mean the difference between life and death.

Adrift at sea for weeks, a rescue party finally offers safe haven to the four survivors who escaped the island. But the civilized society they've always known has fallen....and a fractured, dangerous anarchy has taken its place.

Sixteen-year-old Charlie Frith has problems. His crush is dating someone else, his sisters have glitter-bombed his prosthesis (again), and he's a seer-of-spirits in York, the most haunted city in England, and all his friends are ghosts. To make matters worse, it seems that famous spirits are mysteriously vanishing from York's haunted streets and alleys. Charlie is determined to stay out of it, but Sam, the irritating new seer in town, expects him to track down who -- or what -- is responsible and uncover the dark purpose behind these disappearances.

Tired of feeling stuck? The Path to a New You offers real transformation, not empty promises. Discover powerful stories of people who overcame life's toughest challenges and crafted a life they love.

Set in the adrenaline-fueled timeline between the novels Threshold and Ragnarok, this compilation is an electrifying journey through time and danger. Embark on a globe-trotting adventure that spans continents and eras, from the radioactive wastelands of Chernobyl to the menacing depths of the Superstition Mountains. Witness as each member of the Chess Team—King, Queen, Rook, Bishop, Knight, and Deep Blue—faces their own harrowing challenges, encounters unimaginable horrors, and battles against the clock to save not just themselves but the very fabric of the world.

Saddle up and hit the trail with three beloved tales of passion in the great Southwest. From the ranch to the bunkhouse, it's easy to see why everybody loves a cowboy - and these cowboys are ready to ride off into the sunset with that special guy.

Ex-army hero Levi (Codename: Wasp) has flown choppers in the most hellish places, but when he and his team are sent to find out why Station Eleven has gone dark, heading into the most hostile place on earth makes the nightmares he’s been through seem like child’s play. Levi hasn’t believed in a cause since a failed mission cost him everything, but saving the brilliant scientist from the icy clutches of ruthless murderers has finally given him something to fight for.

When hot-headed Zena's parole conditions lead her to the local turtle breeding ground to investigate the decline in hatchlings, she and her sister make an unexpected and horrific discovery. Now they're dodging bullets and running for their lives, and there's only one person who can help: her sister's ex-boyfriend.

Born into money, action-star hero Neon Bloom has it all: fame, fortune, and female friends. And when he’s declared Hollywood’s Most Eligible Bachelor, his ratings and income skyrocket—and so does the attention, not all of it good. Both his movie producers and mega-rich parents will pay any ransom, making full-time guards a necessity Neon hates. With an abandoned island resort as the backdrop for a new action blockbuster, ex-army sniper Maya Grayson is charged with babysitting the cocky playboy, and their personality clash is worthy of an Oscar.

Guilt over a disastrous decision Drake St Claire (Codename: Viper) made in his twenties had anger fueling his veins when he joined the army. But when that, too, implodes, his reckless thirst for danger and his unique detonation skills forged his fireman career and his role in the Alpha Tactical Ops team. Bad-tempered Viper is assigned to protect rebellious Harper, who is a complete pain in his ass, yet damn irresistible. When an explosive attack on the prime minister has them in a deadly race for their lives, they witness something that puts them square in the killers’ crosshairs.

Learn how to have the confidence to approach any girl anytime, anywhere! Having the capability to approach and engage with any woman in any setting is a crucial skill for any man. Whether you find yourself in the grocery store, Starbucks ordering your favorite cappuccino, or filling up your car at the gas station, there are always opportunities to meet and connect with attractive women. Unfortunately, many men struggle with self-confidence when it comes to talking to women in these situations and thus they miss out on valuable chances.

Royal Flying Doctor pilot Xander Devlin (Codename: Razor) walked away from his military career so broken he never wanted to see his ex-army team again. Especially Aria, the woman who crushed his heart. Yet when the team needs him for a return mission to Kyrgyzstan to hunt the bastards who sabotaged their careers, Xander can’t refuse.

Dr. John Gladstone, a scientist in Victorian London, is thrust into the world of the vampire after his carriage runs over a young man of angelic beauty named Niccolo. When Niccolo kidnaps Gladstone's child and vanishes, the doctor must go in pursuit, with the help of his daughter, Ursula, who is enticed by the lure of eternal life, and Lady Hespeth, whose demure exterior hides a dangerous obsession. Why are the vampires taking children, and what is the connection to Gladstone's experiments with a deadly virus?

Fearless ex-army hero and leg amputee Cole Tanner (Codename: Cobra) hacked into his first computer when he was twelve. That reckless action pitched him into an underworld that’s had him on a knife edge ever since. When Cobra cracks a supposedly unbreakable system, he gains intel on a shipment that could provide answers to the disasterous mission in Antarctica that he and his Alpha Tactical Ops team have failed to solve. Cobra and his team launch a covert mission onto a freighter. But trapped in the rusted hellhole, Cobra discovers a fiery redhead hiding from the chaos.

David Talbort liefert mit seiner packend erzählten Biografie über den langjährigen CIA Direktor Allen Dulles nicht nur einen realen Spionage-Thriller. Sein internationaler Bestseller führt uns auf die dunkle Seite der Macht und durch ein halbes Jahrhundert amerikanischer Schattenpolitik.

The world is louder than ever. It's not just the noise in our ears, but also the noise on our screens and in our heads. 'Silence is golden,' the adage goes. But how do we find it in times like these? Justin Zorn and Leigh Marz take us on an unlikely journey exploring why silence is essential for physical health, mental clarity, professional fulfilment, nourishing relationships, ecological sustainability and vibrant community.

After experiencing the age-old cliché of their sex life drying up in their long-term relationship, Lacey and Flynn decided to do something about it. After years of dedicated effort exploring and understanding their sexual woes, they began having the best sex of their lives, and decided to share their findings with the world. This book is a manifesto and guide, showing singles and couples who have ever struggled with lacklustre sex or a desire-divide how to create a thriving sex life for both.