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Rethinking Trade calls for a bold overhaul of the global trade system to make it just, inclusive, and sustainable. It critiques outdated structures rooted in post–World War II institutions and proposes a new architecture grounded in equity, climate action, and digital access. The book outlines reforms like a multipolar currency system, tiered trade rules for development equity, enforceable labor and climate standards, democratized dispute resolution, and the use of emerging technologies for transparency and inclusion.

Mediterranean Diet Made Easy is your go-to cookbook for fast, wholesome meals inspired by one of the world’s healthiest eating patterns. Perfect for busy individuals and families, this guide delivers over 100 mouth-watering recipes that are rich in fresh vegetables, heart-healthy fats, lean proteins, and clean ingredients—ready in under half an hour.

Discover the transformative power of travel through authentic cultural immersion. If you're tired of surface-level sightseeing and craving meaningful global experiences, Cultural Immersion: Experiencing Local Life Around the Globe is your ultimate guide to connecting with people, traditions, and places on a deeper level. Packed with actionable insights, ethical travel strategies, and firsthand reflections, this book is for conscious travelers, gap year students, solo backpackers, digital nomads, educators, and global citizens alike.

Whether you're stepping into a climbing gym for the first time or preparing to crush your next outdoor project, Reach the Summit is your complete companion for the vertical journey. Written for beginners, weekend warriors, and seasoned senders alike, this guide delivers everything you need to grow as a climber—physically, mentally, and emotionally.

A meditation on listening, belonging, and the quiet magic of community, Poetry Thursdays reminds us that the truest art is not imagined—it is remembered.

AI for Beginners is a clear, accessible guide that helps everyday listeners understand what Artificial Intelligence is, how it works, and how it’s already shaping our lives. Covering everything from AI history and basic concepts to practical tools and ethical concerns, the book empowers listeners to explore AI hands-on—without needing to code. It shows how AI appears in smartphones, workplaces, education, and healthcare, and provides tips on building a personal AI practice.

This visionary book reimagines robots not as copies of human movement, but as creators of entirely new forms of motion. From flying, gliding, swimming, and wall-crawling, to swarming, shape-shifting, and moving matter without touch, robots will revolutionize how we live, work, create, and dream. Exploring industries, cities, sports, and the arts, the book shows how dynamic motion will transform architecture, rescue missions, manufacturing, entertainment, and everyday life.

Gear up for high-flying heists, cutlass-clashing duels, and steam-powered mayhem. From gritty alleyways to sky-high airships, this anthology throws you into the heart of adventure—where pirates rule, danger lurks, and only the bold survive. So, tighten your goggles, grab your cutlass, and hold on tight.

He was too young to fight, but war doesn’t check IDs. A runaway farm boy. A fearless fighter pilot. A ghost in the shadows of the Cold War. When the agencies with no names needed a man who could do the impossible, they called Captain Tom Darby. But no one stays a spy forever. He tried to walk away. Fate had other plans. Before he vanished into legend, these are the missions they tried to erase.

Sure, men fight for their beliefs, their country, and their ways of life. And often times the battles are hard fought and devastating. But more often than not, the outcome is decided by who has the better gear.

Bill Arena was sick and tired of the grind of practicing law. He dreamed of a way out and when that way came along, he grabbed it, and learned that there were unimaginable consequences that came with it. The forces that were unleashed when Bill crossed the moral line between good and evil wreak havoc on Bill and his family. Now Bill must face those forces in order to protect his family from further harm.

After one of their hired hackers got machine-gunned in New York City, it fell to the men and women at America’s most overlooked military intelligence contracting firm to figure out whodunit and, more importantly, why. Then someone tried killing the company’s CEO in his own front yard. Some things just can’t be forgiven, so a discreet war will rage in the shadows where geopolitics and international crime do business. And when the other players in the game are all heading to Nevada to try their luck, it’s time for the Professor and Athenaeum, Inc. to roll the dice again.

It was supposed to be a simple rescue mission—supposed to be. If Corporal John Harden had learned anything from his time in the 1215th Legion, it was that no mission went the way you expected. The Mission: Board the derelict cargo hauler DFMS Lumo, rescue any survivors, secure the vessel for return to the closest Dagdan Federation Port, and return safely to the Dagdan Federation Battlecruiser Nathanial B. Hughes. Now, he’s trapped aboard a derelict cargo hauler, low on ammo, and running out of options. Not the best showing for a freshly minted fire team leader.

Dan Kemp takes you along for a deep dive into a shadowy world of espionage, private military contractors, criminal organizations and government agencies where the good guys and bad guys are often one and the same. If you had enough capacity for violence to seize a billion dollars from a powerful drug cartel, would you do it? The Professor has problems, and not just what decades of soldiering did to his back and his knees. His boss just died, leaving him as CEO of the extremely discreet intelligence contractor Athenaeum, Incorporated.

Buckle up for an explosive ride into the heart of battle with 'Contested Landing' – the ultimate anthology of military science fiction that'll leave you on the edge of your seat! Get ready to dive headfirst into the fray as fearless defenders clash with relentless invaders in heart-pounding actions across the cosmos. From pulse-pounding firefights to jaw-dropping heroics, these adrenaline-fueled tales will thrust you into the heart of interstellar conflict like never before.

Welcome to "Heathens & Heroes," where the bravest souls find their destiny amidst the chaos of battle, and ancient swords gleam with untold power while dark magic crackles like lightning across the battlefield. Embark on an epic journey through the realms of imagination with this spellbinding anthology of sword and sorcery tales. From the shadowed corridors of forgotten castles to the savage wilderness where mythical beasts roam, immerse yourself in a tapestry of adventure, honor, and mystic intrigue.