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In 1862, ambitious scientist James Glaisher set out to do the impossible: ascend higher into the skies than ever before to establish his groundbreaking research. Glaisher’s death-defying journey forms the story of the major motion picture The Aeronauts, starring Eddie Redmayne as Glaisher and Felicity Jones as his balloon companion, Amelia Wren. Written in his own words, The Aeronauts chronicles Glaisher’s incredible flights and discoveries first hand, as well as his observations on the pioneers who came before and inspired him.

In autumn 1933, Albert Einstein found himself living alone in an isolated holiday hut in rural England. There, he toiled peacefully at mathematics while occasionally stepping out for walks or to play his violin. But how had Einstein come to abandon his Berlin home and go "on the run"? In this lively account, Andrew Robinson tells the story of the world’s greatest scientist and Britain for the first time, showing why Britain was the perfect refuge for Einstein from rumored assassination by Nazi agents.

The ticking bomb scenario is a thought experiment designed to demonstrate that torture can be justified in emergency conditions. If there was a bomb hidden somewhere in a major city, would it be justified to torture a captured informant in order to obtain the critical information that could prevent a devastating terrorist attack? In How to Justify Torture, cultural critic Alex Adams examines this thought experiment in depth by exploring the wide range of cultural productions. By critiquing the argument step-by-step, this audiobook reminds us why torture can never be justified.

This novel provides a fascinating look into life in late 14th-century England, the women and men Chaucer loves, the intrigues of the Richardian court, and what compels someone who holds some of the most important jobs in the English bureaucracy to spend his nights writing poetry that is still being read and studied 600 years after his death.

Citrine is the last Sinclair Jewel left with any chance to save her clan, and she's not about to fail them. But when she's a victim of mistaken identity and taken prisoner by a gorgeous—and completely maddening—pirate captain, Citrine is afraid she's missed her opportunity. But when she discovers the Black Banner holds one of her family's long-lost jewels—and refuses to tell her why—she realizes their futures are connected.

In seventeenth-century Scotland, religious struggles run rampant. Here, Young David Sempill, a moderate Presbyterian minister, pleas with his sect to have compassion for the remnants of King Montrose’s defeated army, who are being harried and slaughtered by religious extremists. But as pre-Christian nature worship and its accompanying black magicks seep forth from Melanudrigill Wood, Sempill himself disappears.

Rachel Tregarrak, Penwith pack beta and daughter of the alpha, has always called the rugged Cornish coast her home. After years of living with her mother in her grandfather's pack, Sara Gallen returns to Penzance to be with her alpha father and her brothers. She wants to build their relationships, get to know the rest of her family better than occasional visits allow. When their paths cross on the full moon, the attraction is immediate and instinctive. But Sara's father refuses to allow such a union and forbids any further contact.

When her father betrothed her to a duke, Isobel didn't worry because Alasdair swore he'd save her. But he didn't. Then word came her true love had succumbed to the plague. So, she married, and life became a living hell. Now she's on the run to protect her son from his father and she discovers Alasdair alive and well, and begging for the chance to keep the promise he made so long ago.

When she agreed to go on a date with quantum physicist Dr. David Fergusson, Kate Kallastad never expected that he would insist on demonstrating his breakthrough in the creation of a trans-space teleportation device. Nor did she expect to get caught up in a science experiment that would send both Kate and her date back in time.

In a bloody, brutal raid, Abbot Blathmac is slain on the steps of his monastery for refusing to give away the location of the sacred relics of St Columba, the missionary who first brought Christianity to Scotland. Following a night of rampage and mayhem, one Viking wakes up the next morning to find himself alone, hungover, and abandoned by his crew mates. He can't swim, there are no boats, and the only surviving monk on the island has taken his sword.

Bethany Carter, on the brink of despair following her parents' tragic murder, ardently pursues her dream of becoming a human rights lawyer. But rejected by prospective employers, she questions whether she will ever find the solace—or the closure—she seeks. So when a mysterious old woman presents with the opportunity to alter her fate, Beth steps through an archway in a dilapidated castle and finds herself catapulted back through time—and right into peril.

My people have been hunted to extinction by dragons. I am the last of my kind. Forever running. Forever alone. Then I met him. Dangerous. Carnal. Dragon. And utterly magnetic. I had no defenses against the passion that claimed us. Each time his lips touched mine, each time his arms held me, I fell deeper. And I fell hard. My mortal enemy became my world. The very reason for my existence. My one and only. Until our forever was violently snatched away. Now, I'm hunted, once more.

Thea Thomas's luck couldn't get much worse. Having dared to follow her dream of becoming a photographer, she's learned the hard way that dreams rarely come true. She's lost her home, her job, and just about every shred of pride she had left. So when a strange old woman offers her a dream photography assignment she dares to believe her luck has finally changed. That is, until she steps through an archway on the Scottish coast and is sent hurtling back through time—and right into danger.

Sensual. Clever. Daring. There’s only one thing Kendrick yearns for—peace that has eluded the Dragon Kings. Zora may have been made in the image of Earth, but it’s a far cry from home. For too long the Kings have been on the defensive, betrayed time and again. When Kendrick has an opportunity to stop a foe, he takes it. Except he isn’t the only one tracking it. Soon, he finds himself face-to-face with an exquisite swordswoman who holds him enthralled...and sparks passion within his cold heart.

Ian Cameron knows he's cursed when it comes to women. His pregnant wife was murdered at the Glencoe massacre, and he barely survived the agony of her loss. Years later, he allowed himself a fondness for another. It wasn't love, but when she died, it pained him too. No way in hell is he about to set himself up for a third heartbreaking farewell. The only problem is convincing his kin. The meddlesome MacCoinnichs are trying their best to chain him to a lovely widow with three rowdy sons. Gretna is a fine lass, but he's not about to tie himself to her and her little hellions.

Private Enquiry agent Cyrus Barker, along with his partner Thomas Llewelyn, has a long, accomplished history—he's taken on cases for Scotland Yard, the Foreign Office, and even the crown itself, fulfilling them all with great skill and discretion. None of those cases, however, are as delicate and complicated as the one laid before him by a delegation of men who, thirty years before, fought for the Confederacy during the American Civil War.

Handsome. Commanding. Powerful. Alasdair isn't a Dragon King to sit and wait. His carefully laid plans dissolve when he comes upon an enchanting woman. Lotti's beauty beguiles him, her spirit intrigues him. The longer he's with her, the more mysteries he uncovers. And the more his passion grows. He never expects she will lead him into the heart of Stonemore—while ensnaring his at the same time. With their enemies closing in, Alasdair will do anything to protect the woman he's destined to love.

Highland warrior Laird Ian Sinclair longs for adventure. After a lengthy time north in the Orkney Isles, he agrees to undertake a rescue mission at his brother’s behest. Crossing the English border to retrieve Lady Rhiannon is not going to be easy and, in fact, could prove deadly. Eager for the daring challenge, Ian dodges the enemy’s sword in order to see his task through. What he doesn’t expect is the feisty, beautiful lady he is charged with protecting or the sudden strong desire to claim her.

Clan MacCoinnich is the only family Magnus de Gray has ever known. But when a message catches up with him five years too late, he discovers he has more family than he thought. He has a son. He's determined to find the boy and bring him home to Clan MacCoinnich.

Kara Buchanan relies on nobody but herself. As an investigative reporter, she's driven and focused, always looking for the next story. But it leaves no room in her life for anything else—especially love. So when a strange old woman gives her a cryptic clue to a story she's been chasing for months, Kara jumps on it. Little does she know it will lead her to a fate that's been mapped out for her since birth, an earth-shattering secret about her past, and a man who will unlock her heart.