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What if the secrets of existence were hiding in plain sight—in shapes, spirals, and symmetry? 'Sacred Geometry: The Blueprint of Everything' is a journey through the invisible code behind the visible world. This book isn’t just about lines and patterns—it’s about unlocking the structures that build reality itself. From the infinite loop of the circle to the silent elegance of the Platonic Solids, JJ walks you through the visual grammar of creation.

Before Heaven and Hell tells the true story of Zoroastrianism—the world’s first documented monotheism and the forgotten root of many modern beliefs. Long overshadowed by the religions it helped inspire, Zoroastrianism introduced core concepts we now take for granted: Heaven and Hell, final judgment, a cosmic savior, angels, demons, ethical dualism, and free will as a sacred responsibility.

A quiet mountain town. A historic inn. A death no one wants investigated. Freelance journalist Avery Mitchell comes to Prospect, Colorado to write a feel-good feature about a former mining town reinventing itself. Nestled among towering peaks and old Victorian buildings, Prospect seems like the perfect place to catch her breath—and remember why she became a writer in the first place. Then one of the inn’s guests disappears. When his body is discovered near an abandoned mine high on Eagle Ridge, authorities quickly rule the death an accident.

In an era before modern forensics and digital surveillance, a group of clever criminals orchestrated a railway heist so precise, it baffled Victorian law enforcement and captivated the public. On a summer night in 1855, as a train carried war funds from London to Folkestone, thieves swapped the shipment’s gold bars with lead and escaped undetected.

When a sealed corridor is uncovered during renovations at Winterbourne House, archivist Lucian Reeve is summoned to examine a trunk of forgotten letters hidden for more than half a century. What begins as a matter of authentication soon reveals a carefully buried history—one shaped by forbidden love, surveillance, and a family’s determination to preserve its own version of the past.

The Trials of Nuremberg: Holding Evil Accountable is a powerful and lucid account of the moment the world chose justice over vengeance, truth over denial, and the rule of law over the rule of fear.

What is electricity? Not just in theory, but really. What is it? Where did it come from? Who figured it out? How does it move, store, think, and shape the entire world? This isn’t a textbook. It’s the real story of how humans stumbled into one of the most powerful forces in nature and slowly, painfully, turned it into the thing that runs civilization.

Spanning thousands of years, from ancient tribes to modern independence, The History of Ukraine is a captivating journey through one of Europe’s most resilient and fascinating nations. This beautifully written book reveals how Ukraine — a land of golden plains, powerful rivers, and determined people — became a symbol of endurance, courage, and hope.

John Lennon wasn’t just a Beatle. He was a symbol of a generation and a mirror for its contradictions. From the angry boy in wartime Liverpool to the radical artist tracked by the FBI, LENNON tells the story of a man who refused to stay still. This book is not a list of dates and albums. It’s a life, told as a story. You’ll follow the Beatles’ rise and fall through Lennon’s eyes. You’ll see the costs of fame, the power of protest, and the quiet redemption of fatherhood. You’ll watch him burn everything down just to find out what was real.

Why does Africa look like it was divided by a toddler with a ruler? Why does Canada still technically report to a king? Why does Chile look like a linguine noodle, and why is there a whole country inside Italy? This is not an atlas. This is the story of how the map got made — badly. From ancient empires to colonial chaos, from revolutions to real estate deals, The Borders Book takes you on a wild, bloody, and often ridiculous journey through the history of how every country on Earth got its shape. Some were forged in war. Others were drawn in pencil by people who’d never even been there.

Secrets in the Shadows: Historical Conspiracy Theories takes you on a captivating journey through some of the most mysterious and puzzling events in history. From the tragic death of Julius Caesar to the unsolved disappearance of the Franklin Expedition, this book delves into the conspiracy theories that challenge the accepted narrative and question the forces that have shaped our world.

Charles Darwin didn’t set out to destroy the old story of life. He just couldn’t look away from the cracks in it. From the deck of the Beagle to the hills of the Galápagos, Darwin saw what others missed — tiny details, local variations, uncomfortable truths. His theory of natural selection reshaped biology, shattered theology, and sparked one of the most dangerous ideas in human history: we are not separate from nature… we are subject to it. This is the story of a quiet man who changed the world — not with force, but with focus.

Venture into the heart of one of the most mysterious and chilling places in America with Secrets in the Shadows: Skinwalker Ranch Conspiracy Theories. This captivating collection features over 20 mini-stories that explore the strange and unsettling events surrounding Skinwalker Ranch—an infamous site known for its eerie paranormal activity, inexplicable phenomena, and dark secrets. From strange lights in the sky to encounters with terrifying creatures, Skinwalker Ranch has long been a magnet for theories ranging from the supernatural to the extraterrestrial.

Uncover the hidden truths behind the world of wealth and power with Secrets in the Shadows: Financial Conspiracy Theories. This fascinating collection features over 20 captivating mini-stories that delve into the mysterious and often controversial theories surrounding global finance.

For decades, the Bermuda Triangle has been one of the world’s most baffling mysteries, a region where ships vanish without a trace, planes disappear from radar, and strange phenomena defy explanation. What is really happening in these treacherous waters? Secrets in the Shadows: Bermuda Triangle Conspiracy Theories dives deep into over 20 gripping mini-stories that explore the eerie disappearances and mind-bending theories surrounding this enigmatic stretch of ocean. Could the Bermuda Triangle be home to an underwater alien base? Is it a gateway to another dimension?

Step into the hidden layers of society with Secrets in the Shadows: Social and Cultural Conspiracy Theories. This intriguing collection brings you over 20 compelling mini-stories that unravel the whispered secrets, shadowy plots, and controversial theories that have shaped cultures and societies across the globe.

Delve into the shadowy world of political intrigue with Secrets in the Shadows: Political Conspiracy Theories. This gripping collection features over 20 thought-provoking mini-stories that explore the hidden agendas, covert operations, and mysterious events that have shaped political landscapes across history.

Unlock the mysteries hidden behind the curtains of the health and medical world with Secrets in the Shadows: Health and Medical Conspiracy Theories. This thought-provoking book dives deep into more than 20 captivating mini-stories, each exploring a conspiracy theory that challenges the boundaries of belief. This book isn’t just a collection of stories; it’s an invitation to question the narratives we’ve been told. With a mix of historical mysteries, chilling "what-ifs," and startling connections, Secrets in the Shadows will intrigue skeptics and believers alike.

Society Without People is the first major scholarly analysis of the profound social and cultural effects of emerging technologies such as generative AI and the Metaverse. Using an approachable style and compelling scenarios, Pieper and Nelson examine the potential ways these technologies will shape identity, institutions, relationships, communities, power, and personhood itself in the near future. Introducing the theory of Gamism, the authors suggest that the logic of games could serve as the new ideology governing this strange, exciting world.

Step into the mysteries of the ancient world with Secrets in the Shadows: Pyramid Conspiracy Theories. This captivating book features over 20 intriguing mini-stories that explore the conspiracy theories, enigmas, and hidden secrets surrounding the world’s most iconic structures—the pyramids.