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Brief Answers to the Big Questions (2018) presents the thoughts of theoretical physicist and cosmologist Stephen Hawking on 10 major scientific and philosophical debates, including whether a deity exists, whether intelligent life exists in space, and whether humans should seek out a new home outside of Earth.

During 14 years, from 1955 to 1969, the Soviet Union and the United States of America were engaged in a dramatic race against each other to conquer space. This period encompassed dramatic victories, humbling defeats, and more than one tragedy. This is a story of human courage and ingenuity at its best and political maneuvering at its worst, of almost unbelievable technological progress undertaken with the object not just of advancing human knowledge but also of proving the superiority of one country over another.

He was the first emperor of one of the greatest empires ever known to man. He commanded unmatched authority in the ancient world and was always one step ahead of his opponents. He had an intellect and a sharp wit that could cut down his foes just as easily as the steel of his sword. The life of Octavian - later known as Augustus - was rich and full. Although he lived and died over 2,000 years ago, this founder of the Roman Empire is as intriguing as ever.

History describes the 872-day Siege of Leningrad as the most devastating siege in history. The German army had made its way to Leningrad before the city had the opportunity to prepare for an assault, and the consequences were lethal. Accompanied by one of the worst famines in history, as well as a brutally cold winter in 1941-1942, the civilians were doomed. It’s a harrowing saga of bravery and brutality, but one that must be told.

Walking death, they're called. And those horrible macadamia trees. But their real names are Whig, Mary Jane, and Quetzalcoatl, just to name three of them. Trees don't walk. But here they do. In Ill Met by Moonlight they walk, they kill, they eat people, and then they're...nope. Telling you more would spoil the fun.

In the tradition of Andy Andrews and Naploeon Hill, Author and USPTA Certified Elite Tennis Professional David F. Berens takes us inside an exciting tennis match with veteran pro, Whitfield Franklin Andrews, and the young phenom, Heinrick McStultz. During this epic battle, he finds lessons that translate not only to better tennis, but a better life. If you are struggling, and on the edge of your own Break Point, this book lays out nine principles that will help get you back on track and headed to a new beginning!

A guide to Slaughterhouse-Five.

Harry Dent believes that the Fed cannot keep the bubble from popping much longer - and when it does pop, every individual will need to be prepared for a period he calls an "economic winter". In this program you'll learn the personal and business strategies that will be essential to protect and preserve your assets and the few areas of the economy that will still do well during this winter period. This is essential listening for every American citizen.

Being on loan to the FBI has its advantages, and for the first time in far too long, Mark is taking a few weeks off with his family. But he's barely gotten started when he finds his brother unwittingly entangled in a mess that can be traced directly back to an attempt on Mark's life some months ago.

Making money online requires you to have the right knowledge, and you need to invest time and effort to make it work. By the time you finish listening to this book, you will have the keys that will allow you to make $100 to $100,000 solely from your online income.

Have you ever wondered how God sees your marriage and what He would say about it? If you examine the Bible carefully, you will discover how God describes a variety of marriages. There’s a reason He shares these marriages in detail, including some marriages that are good, some that are dysfunctional, and some that are spiteful. Marriages in the Bible, the sixth offering from Gary H. Lovejoy, Ph.D., reveals God’s perspective on biblical marriages so listeners may discover the essential ingredients for happy, fulfilling, lasting unions as God intended – and how to identify ways to shipwreck them!

What’s worse than being fat your freshman year? Being fat your sophomore year. Life used to be so simple for Andrew Zansky - hang with the Model UN guys, avoid gym class, and eat and eat and eat. He’s used to not fitting in: into his family, his sports-crazed school, or his size-48 pants. But not anymore. Andrew just met April, the new girl at school and the instant love of his life! He wants to find a way to win her over, but how? When O. Douglas, the heartthrob quarterback and high-school legend, saves him from getting beaten up by the school bully, Andrew sees his chance to get in with the football squad.

Discover everything you need to know to strike out on your own and not end up back on your parents’ couch. Are you excited to move out and be on your own, but the thought also terrifies you? If you feel unprepared, you are not alone.

Sound interesting? The author thinks so too! Listen to 5,000 Most Common GRE Words with Example Sentences: Official Test Preparation Guide: A Vocabulary Builder for Adults and build up your vocabulary for the GRE.

If you realize that the unthinkable could happen and you want to be prepared, then you need this audiobook. It will show you what items you will need, how to use those items, and how you can survive for extended periods of time without power, convenience stores, or a reliable and clean water source. You will learn when you should evacuate or stay put, what to bring with you if you must evacuate, and how to handle hygiene concerns wherever you may be.

Embark on an inspiring journey into the realm of creativity with "Beyond the Limits" and discover how this essential skill can propel your personal and professional growth. In this book, you'll explore the transformative power of creativity and learn how to cultivate and enhance this skill in all areas of your life. Unleash your creative potential, overcome blocks and barriers, and pave the way for innovative solutions. This book will guide you through a dynamic process of self-discovery and personal development.

A computer programmer grows to realize that under the stainless-steel exterior of the world's most advanced computer is the complex soul of a jealous woman who has fallen madly in love with him.

A prospector, threatened with death by a native conjuror for violating African land, feels himself stalked in the late night deserted streets of Manhattan by giant jungle beasts.

Rock star Peter Flame is found dead. It looked like he hanged himself, but the coroner ruled it a homicide. Now it’s up to Spike Berenger and Rockin’ Security to find out who killed Flame…and why. Was it his ex-wife? A former bandmate? A religious cult that had become Flame’s groupies? A member of one of the mysterious rock ‘n’ roll gangs terrorizing New York? Only a music insider like Spike can hope to wade through the rumors and the legends and find the cold hard facts…and a cold-blooded killer.

Nigeria is located in West Africa and shares land borders with Benin in the west, Chad and Cameroon in the east, and Niger in the north. It is the most populous country in Africa and the eighth most populous country in the world. The capital city is Abuja and the three largest and most influential ethnic groups are the Hausa, Ibo and Yoruba.