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In a contest of change, which century from the past millennium would come up trumps? Imagine the Black Death took on the female vote in a pub brawl, or the Industrial Revolution faced the Internet in a medieval joust - whose side would you be on? In this hugely entertaining book, celebrated historian Ian Mortimer takes us on a whirlwind tour of Western history, pitting one century against another in his quest to measure change.

In 1930s Kansas, Theodore “Teddy” Davidson is shaped by the hardships of the Great Depression, the Dust Bowl, and long days on the family farm. Determined to rise above those challenges, he earns a place in the Naval ROTC program at Georgia Tech, where he discovers a passion for aviation—and meets Caroline, the spirited Southern co-ed who changes his life. As Teddy works toward becoming a naval aviator, their young romance grows in the shadow of a world edging toward war. When conflict erupts, Caroline joins the Women’s Auxiliary as a ferry pilot while Teddy is deployed to the Pacific.

What changes would you make if you could live your life over? That’s what Scott Thompson wonders. He’s just gone to bed in the guest bedroom after another fight with his wife, Kathy. He’s lying in the dark and thinks how much better his marriage and his life would be if he had married any one of the three women he seriously dated before meeting Kathy. Melanie was his college sweetheart. She was smart, sexy, and adventurous. She could also be a handful when she drank; loving and amorous one night, volatile and angry the next. But when things were good with Melanie, they were very good.

SOME MONSTERS ARE REAL—AND SOME SECRETS ARE DEADLY After a dragon-like attack, a paleontologist’s team ventures deep into an island jungle—only to discover the true nightmare has just begun. Deep in a Caribbean rainforest, a secret U. S. military base is hiding something terrifying. After a dragon-like creature decimates a village on the Puerto Rican island of Isla Lagarta, survivors’ claims are dismissed—until paleontologist Dr. Vikki Barnes and her scientist ex-boyfriend start digging for answers.

But once a thief and a prince are forced together, Reagan and Lukas are thrown into a dance of secrets and stealth. Reagan needs the prince to give her sister the life she deserves, and Lukas is already too deep in the thief's schemes to run.

Stop Watching Them. What if the biggest thing holding you back wasn’t your talent, effort, or luck—but the time you waste comparing yourself to "those guys"? The ones who seem ahead, who make it look easy, who leave you wondering if you’re falling behind. Here’s the truth: They don’t matter. And they never did. F *ck Those Guys is your ultimate guide to breaking free from the endless cycle of comparison, embracing self-improvement, and taking back control of your life. It’s time to focus on your personal growth, not someone else's timeline.

The Moon was once colonized. Now it lies silent—mostly. When a mysterious radio signal echoes from the abandoned colony of Serenitatis, the Vatican dispatches an elite squad of space marines to investigate. Paladin-Captain Samuel Cohen’s mission is simple: locate survivors, uncover the signal’s source, and get out. But beneath the sterile domes, something ancient stirs—an adversary that challenges not only the mission but the very foundations of his faith. Orders of Magnitude explores the resilience of the human—and holy—spirit in the darkness of the void.

In Nazi-occupied Normandy, Resistance fighter Marie Leclerc and American OSS operative Jack Davis risk everything to undermine German defenses. Through clandestine operations, coded messages carried by pigeons, and daring sabotage, they navigate a landscape of betrayal and danger. As their bond deepens amidst the chaos, they confront the brutal Gestapo officer known as the Bavarian Butcher, whose shadow looms over their mission. With Allied forces closing in, their courage and love become a beacon of hope in a world on the brink of liberation.

What begins as a simple arrest soon propels Detective Rick Dietz into a bizarre case involving recombinant DNA, the altering of a man's mind, personality and murder. Dietz is introduced by his girlfriend, attorney Beth Hamilton, to Professor Ken Gormund. The sparks fly as the two find they are competitors not only for Beth but also at opposite sides of the law. Gormund is the director of a research facility in Cincinnati and his research has led him from altering ordinary dogs and cats into faultless animals to kidnapping a young thief named Nat Jiminson.

Curious about how artificial intelligence (AI) can impact your life or career, but overwhelmed by the jargon? This simple, step-by-step guide makes AI accessible and exciting, even for those who are not tech-savvy. AI for Beginners breaks down complex ideas into clear, practical lessons you can apply right away.

The Principle Advantage tells the story of a dramatic personal transformation, but it is also a practical, step-by-step blueprint for anyone ready to stop drifting and start living on purpose. Through the powerful mentorship of a seasoned leader named Julian, the listener follows the narrator, Alex, on a one-year journey from a life of hollow success to one of profound meaning and discipline.

Whether you're a young player eager to sharpen your skills, a coach looking for effective drills and strategies, or a parent wanting to better support your soccer player, The Youth Soccer Handbook is your complete playbook for success—both on and off the field. This audiobook breaks down the fundamentals of soccer into clear, easy-to-follow steps, covering everything from dribbling and passing to shooting and teamwork. You'll not only learn the physical skills needed to succeed but also how to build mental toughness, leadership, and resilience under pressure.