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At the turn of the millennium, digital technologies seemed to have immense promise for transforming our society. With these powerful new tools, the thinking went, we would be free to live our best lives, connected to our communities in ways full of infinite potential. A quarter of a century on, this form of utopianism seems like a cruel mirage. So what happened? In Against Platforms, technologist and creator Mike Pepi lays out an explanation of what went wrong—and a manifesto for putting it right.

Tom Cliffe is who many young people in the 1960s want to be: not just a lover of music, a player of music. But more than an interest, more than a passion, music and a commitment to becoming an accomplished player and recognized for it will become the driving force in Tom’s life. He will give up everything, all the accommodations of the conventional life he was brought up in and educated for.

After breaking the curse of the dungeon, young Max returns to his village, only to discover that his journey is far from over. Whispers of the Sunken City—a lost sanctuary rumored to hold forbidden knowledge and ancient power—draw him into the heart of the unknown. Guided by a mysterious map, Max ventures into the city’s ruins, a place shrouded in secrets and guarded by shadows of the past.

Continue your journey in the Connected Universe with Portals to the Stars, an exploration into the mysteries of stargates, ancient sites of power, and lost civilizations. Ancient cultures around the globe held secrets of harnessing the power of the Earth, traversing the cosmos, and interacting with beings from other worlds–or, perhaps, other dimensions. What was this esoteric knowledge lost to time we're just rediscovering today?

Tim the baby blue panda faces his fear of bamboo in this charming tale. Through determination and support from friends, Tim learns that bamboo isn't so scary after all. A heartwarming story about courage and overcoming fears.

Tim the baby blue kangaroo faces his fear of kites in this charming tale. Through determination and support from friends, Tim learns that kites aren't so scary after all. A heartwarming story about courage and overcoming fears.

Sacred Wild invites listeners on an enchanting exploration of the spiritual world of animals, delving into their captivating lives and the fascinating journey of their immortal souls. This book illuminates the mystical bond between animals and humans, revealing the profound interconnectedness of our paths. Drawing from channeled messages by spirits, alongside insights, research, and personal anecdotes, as well as the author's decades of extensive experience caring for animals, it offers listeners a spiritual transformative journey filled with discovery and wonder.

Lance Bishop, an isolated gamer, never expected his life to change—until a freak lightning storm struck his home and transported him into the world of Illondria, a magical land plagued by beasts and despair. Guided by the radiant Aloria, the Goddess of Joy, Lance is given a unique gift: the power to see thirty seconds into the future. Armed with this ability and his growing emotional strength, Lance must navigate this dangerous world, battle monstrous creatures, and face down the fearsome Nerezza, the Goddess of Despair.

It’s Groundhog Day, and young Timmy couldn’t be more excited to see what the town’s groundhog, Paul, predicts for the rest of winter. But when Paul mysteriously disappears, the whole town is left wondering if Groundhog Day will even happen. Determined to save the day, Timmy sets off on an adventure through a snowy forest, following mysterious footprints and exploring shadowy trails. As Timmy ventures deeper, he encounters unexpected signs of a larger mystery lurking in the woods.

Planet Earth burns in nuclear flame. But The System was kind and wise enough to transfer all its little humans into a new world. Everyone has been granted a new name, a starting bonus, and a rousing kick up the backside. Some got a sword, some a crown, and me . . . A potato?! How am I supposed to take over the world with this thing? System, are you sure you're so kind and wise after all?

In The Builders, humanity’s greatest war begins with a mystery: an enigmatic object discovered in Earth’s oceans. For Kimberly "Kim" Pinkerton, a brilliant missile guidance expert, this event pulls her into a web of intergalactic intrigue. She joins a team of specialists to decode the builders’ technology—an ancient network known as the grid that connects the galaxy’s civilizations.

The Virgin Mary's part in history doesn't begin and end with her yes to God. Popular Catholic author Mike Aquilina points out that Mary is at the center of history from creation to the end of time and everywhere in between. In History's Queen, you'll learn about the many ways the mother of humanity has left her mark on the great events of time, not only as we see them in the Bible, but also in pivotal events such as Fatima, the battle of Lepanto, and the plague.

What if I don't know how to "do stuff" all the other gays can do? What if I don't know the name of that gay Netflix movie? What if I'm not obsessed with Jennifer Coolidge like everyone else? Am I really bad at being gay? While being gay has become more socially and legally acceptable, there's a...

Early Retirement Game Plan is your guide to achieving early retirement. It uncovers nine distinct retirement paths, proven strategies, practical advice, and real-world scenarios. For example, choose a DINK lifestyle, climb the corporate ladder, or both.

In this brand-new digitally exclusive novella from Edgar Award finalist Mike Lawson, beloved Washington, DC troubleshooter Joe DeMarco finds himself face to face with Ella Fields, a cunning, ruthless woman he thought he’d locked up behind bars for good. Ella Fields was supposed to serve...

Dimo “DeeDee” Dervey, a bold and resourceful starship captain, has spent her life skirting the galaxy’s edges, evading powerful syndicates and scavenging relics from forgotten worlds. But when a routine mission leads her to a map of the Void—an uncharted region that holds the Builders’ long-buried secrets—she finds herself drawn into a mystery far beyond anything she’s known.

A person listening in to the Moon and the Earth having a conversation. A poem, looking from another angle on the Planets biosystems demise. Will COP26 change anything?

On a quiet evening like any other, virtually anything that uses fuel goes up in flames, killing billions in the first twenty-four hours alone. Remnants of governments reel as they try to deal with the destruction of their countries and decimation of their military infrastructure as their cities burn to the ground. On a quiet beach in South Florida, Alice Burton and her two children have started the family vacation early - all that's left is for James to fly in from a conference in Colorado.

James, Alice and their family fight against the encroaching darkness by making peace where they can and showing no quarter when none is offered as they do all they can - and more - to survive.

On a quiet evening like any other, virtually anything that uses fuel goes up in flames, killing billions in the first twenty-four hours alone. Remnants of governments reel as they try to deal with the destruction of their countries and decimation of their military infrastructure as their cities burn to the ground.