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Shadowy assassins, little green men, poisoned door knobs, ruthless cyber attacks, and mass deception. From Peter the Great to Vladimir Putin, discover how Russia's institutions, historical development, and geographic positioning have shaped the Kremlin's objectives and formed its methods. Through case studies of historic Russian military operations, author and former Green Beret Curtis L. Fox demonstrates that, while Russia's methods appear to be cloaked in a shadow of mystique, their strategic realities make them consistent and predictable.

A billionaire without borders. A philosopher without faith. A playbook without rules. Peter Thiel isn’t just another tech mogul. He’s the architect of a worldview—quiet, calculated, and deeply contrarian—that has reshaped Silicon Valley, national politics, and the very future of civilization. From his PayPal coup to his shadow war against the media, his bets on Trump, Palantir, and immortality itself, Thiel: The Power Broker of Silicon Valley walks through his life like a thriller—but reads like a manual for the new elite.

He’s the richest man alive, the loudest presence online, and the only person seriously planning to die on Mars. Elon Musk’s journey is unlike any other — from bullied kid in apartheid South Africa to the most polarizing figure on Earth. He built PayPal, nearly destroyed Tesla, crashed rockets for fun, and now controls the internet’s favorite town square. But this isn’t just a story about companies. It’s about simulation theory, brain chips, artificial intelligence, flame-throwers, and Mars.

Bill Gates didn’t invent the computer. He didn’t design the first operating system. He didn’t even finish college. And yet — his fingerprints are on every desktop, every spreadsheet, every mouse click that reshaped the modern world. This biography reveals the man behind the myth, the moves behind the money, and the mind behind Microsoft.

Steve Jobs didn’t invent the future. He made it feel inevitable. From a California garage to global godhood, this is the story of the man who turned computers into companions, products into rituals, and simplicity into a cult. But beneath the keynote charisma and polished glass lies something deeper: obsession, control, intuition, rage, and raw design philosophy that reshaped the modern world. Jobs: The Man Behind the Glass goes beyond the black turtleneck myth to uncover the ghost still flickering inside every screen. Because what he built wasn’t just a company.

Are you tired? Has life worn you down? Do you feel abandoned by God? The inspirational devotional, Words to the Weary, was written to bring daily words of encouragement and hope to weary souls who carry heavy burdens. Michelle Gunnin has walked a long and difficult road, from her own journey through cancer and her husband’s traumatic brain injury, to miscarriage and navigating brain cancer and dementia with elderly parents, all the way to family relationships, addiction issues, and even a house fire.

Jeff Bezos didn’t just change shopping. He changed everything. From garage startup to global empire, Bezos: The Man Who Delivered the World walks you through the quiet construction of a system that now runs beneath your life — one click at a time. This isn’t a love letter. It’s not a hit piece either. It’s the blueprint. This is the story of how Jeff Bezos didn’t just sell you stuff… He taught you how to live inside the system that sells it.

Mark Zuckerberg didn’t just build a website. He rewired the internet. From a teenage coder in a hoodie to one of the most powerful figures in human history, Zuckerberg: The Boy Who Broke the Feed is the full story of how a socially awkward Harvard dropout created the platform that shaped — and distorted — an entire generation. This is not a hit piece. Not a love letter. It’s the autopsy of a system we all clicked on. Told with brutal clarity and insight, this book doesn’t ask whether Mark Zuckerberg is good or evil. It asks whether he ever had to be—when all he needed was your attention.

Focused Interviewing is the third edition of the popular law enforcement text used to instruct interview and interrogation. The newest version has been updated to include only the scientifically validated approaches to the art of interviewing. Of particular interest in the section dealing with False Confession Syndrome and how to easily avoid similar allegations. Formerly strictly a law enforcement text, Focused Interviewing 2013 has been expanded to include approaches for parents, teachers, employers, employees, doctors and patients, military officers and investigators.

Further adventures of the 6-year-old Alex and his talking cat Bim. In these “Catventures” Alex again spends his summer vacation with Grandma in Upstate New York. He sells lemonade to passersby, he learns how to swim, and watches street artists. On July 4th he goes for a trip to New York City, where he visits the Statue of Liberty, The Magic Toy Shop, and finally witnesses the famous fireworks at the Brooklyn Bridge.