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In a world ravaged by an unprecedented EMP onslaught, only the fiercest courage, unbreakable family bonds, and noble sacrifices can ignite a blazing trail of hope. Desperate to escape the icy grip of the city, Jane Dove leads her family through the treacherous terrain, driven by the hope of finding safety and warmth in a small, remote cabin outside Aspen, Colorado. With only their horses and sheer determination as their guide, they embark on a perilous journey that will test their resilience and bond like never before.

When Mark Hawkins is found dead in a seedy motel, police deem it an accidental overdose. But billionaire computer genius Avery Turner suspects there might be more to the story. Her old friend was on the trail of the legendary General's Gold, and now Avery is determined to pick up where he left off... Teaming up with Carter Mosley, a deep-sea shipwreck diver and adrenaline junkie turned social media sensation, Avery embarks on a dangerous quest for the treasure—and the truth.

The FBI's Dr. Jessica Coran has hunted and trapped the most infamous serial killers in the country. Now she has been summoned to New York to find a modern- day Jack the Ripper nicknamed "The Claw."But her target is more cunning than anyone realizes. He knows he is being studied from afar. And he is painstakingly planning a special fate for his next intended victim...

Narrated by Kevin Hayes, this audiobook contains a selection of 10 famous stories that have pleased children of all ages around the world for many years. You will hear some of your favorites, plus a few that may be new to you. A great audiobook for children to enjoy and to help get them interested in the classics.

When a child disappears from a winter hiking trip in the woods, the local police believe the child wandered off and got lost. Extensive search parties return from the woods empty-handed. The child has vanished into thin air. No footprints in the snow. Nothing.

When an EMP strike devastates North America's technological backbone, Emily Croswell urgently sleds through the Alaskan wilderness, knowing her survivalist friend Lionel is prepared for such catastrophes. Simultaneously, the reckless celebrity Duke Redpath jeopardizes the safety of his girlfriend Lex and survival guide Harry during their rugged journey. As the world descends into chaos with raging wildfires and society's descent into anarchy, Emily faces dire threats in her quest to save her ailing friend Vivian from a trapped skyscraper.

Dr. Jessica Coran faces the most terrifying challenge of her career when her professional adversary, a criminal court judge, is kidnapped by a deranged man with an unnatural instinct for revenge....

In this electrifying EMP thriller, airline pilot Ross races against time and chaos to save his wife and son from a world plunged into anarchy. With society unraveling, and accompanied by his co-pilot Henry, Ross's mission is fraught with perilous obstacles and ruthless adversaries. Meanwhile, his son Matthew faces his own treacherous journey, pursued by enigmatic enemies. This nail-biting tale of survival, courage, and unbreakable family bonds is a must-read for fans of high-stakes, post-apocalyptic action.

The dome of the Santa Maria del Fiore, the great cathedral of Florence, is among the most enduring symbols of the Renaissance, an equal to the works of Leonardo and Michelangelo. Its designer was Filippo Brunelleschi, a temperamental architect and inventor who rediscovered the techniques of mathematical perspective. Yet the completion of the dome was not Brunelleschi’s glory alone. He was forced to share the commission with his archrival, the canny and gifted sculptor Lorenzo Ghiberti.

DR. JESSICA CORAN A brilliant and determined FBI medical examiner, she was an expert student of the criminal mind who thought she could face anything. That was before Wisconsin. Before she saw one of his victims... THE VAMPIRE KILLER The FBI agent had a special code name for his unusual method of torture: Tort 9, the draining of the victims blood. The newspapers called him the Vampire-Killer. But his own twisted love letters were signed "Teach"... and were addressed to the one woman he wanted most of all: His hunter, his prey, Dr. Jessica Coran.

The thin thread holding the civilized world together has been severed. A ranch on the outskirts of a city becomes the sanctuary for a family during the unfolding crisis of an EMP. The nation's power grid has failed. Hundreds of millions are left without basic utilities, and the enemy responsible for the EMP's detonation now wreaks havoc throughout the countryside.

Sarah races to uncover the cause of the darkness that has engulfed the planet and learns that the entire world has been plunged into darkness. She sets out on a treacherous journey to reach her parents, accompanied by Adam. Along the way, they rescue two young girls and escort them to safety, but unknown dangers still lurk as they continue their journey. Will they make it back alive?

During the coldest winter on record, an EMP sends America back into the Stone Age. Jack and his family find sanctuary in their cabin in a small, remote town, hidden deep in the forest. Little does Jack know the blizzard will be the least of his problems.

Civilization has finally reached the breaking point. During the coldest winter on record, an EMP sends America back into the Stone Age, and a family’s strength is tested. When disaster strikes, Keith Jameson and Ted Holder flee to their remote homestead with their families. Jack and his family find sanctuary in their cabin in a small, remote town, hidden deep in the forest. Little does Jack know the blizzard will be the least of his problems.

It's been a month without power. With no phones, no computers, and no reprieve, the remaining fragments of humanity are disintegrating rapidly. Starvation grips the populace as ruthless gangs emerge, seizing control in a merciless free-for-all that engulfs the entire nation.

When an EMP strike plunges the nation into darkness, John Castillo and his wife Tamin, who dedicated their life to disaster preparedness, face their most dangerous crisis. Stranded at their homestead in the hills, they must navigate the treacherous aftermath of the disaster while contending with the chilling realization that trust is the rarest and most valuable currency in this new world. As they confront unexpected threats lurking within their sanctuary, John and Tasha will be pushed to their limits, grappling with the grim reality that only one may survive this harrowing ordeal.

The Dungeons, Dragons, & Psychology Podcast is a TTRPG podcast that helps collaborative storytellers build great campaigns using psychology. Each episode dives into different aspects of tabletop roleplaying games, and offers listeners (psyclithids) tricks of the trade for how to improve their own games. Your host, Robert Walker, is a longtime DM and holds a MS in I/O Psychology. He is also the author of "Session Zero: The DMG to Writing Great Campaigns in any System."

Bread making is one of the time honored traditions in western culture and has a rich history. There are many styles of bread making that involve certain basic ingredients of flour, yeast, water, milk, oil and eggs. Bread making typically involves the baking of these ingredients after yeast rises and adds to the overall volume of the dough.

James and Marla Weller are preparing for a relaxing weekend, when an unexpected blackout spreads far beyond their St. Louis suburb and starts a devastating chain reaction. But the disabled power grid was only the beginning of a national nightmare as their vehicles and cell phones won’t function either. 

Bismarck 2013 is two novels in one, each story alternating between the two time periods, one being 1941 and Germany's attempt to control the North Atlantic shipping lanes when the infamous Bismarck is mysteriously sunk. History provides one answer to why and how the huge battlesthip was sent to her watery grave. At the same time, story number two is set in the future of 2013 when salvage operation divers go into the interior of the sunken destroyer named Bismarck.