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Bob is no ordinary Minecraft villager. Programmed with a Google AI algorithm, he is getting smarter, but still cannot be convinced he is inside a game. When he learns the truth, he starts on a journey that only "friendly AI" can make. How far can you follow Bob as his life gradually becomes more complex and his growing understanding of "reality" makes him question his place in the universe?

In confident Edwardian Britain, the Asquith family rose to the top of politics and society, only for their world to unravel in the killing fields of the Great War. Their story bears all the hallmarks of a 20th-century Shakespearean tragedy, with Prime Minister H.H. Asquith and his mercurial, charismatic wife, Margot, at its heart. Four children from his first marriage also play central roles in this sweeping family saga.

In How to Be a Mysterious Gentleman, Brian P. Clifford lays out a practical, no-nonsense guide for men who want to master the quiet art of charm and build confidence through mystery. This isn’t a pickup artist’s manual or a gimmick-filled script—it’s a real-world approach to cultivating a magnetic presence that starts working from day one. Over thirteen focused chapters, Clifford breaks down how to create intrigue and presence in steps anyone can follow. You’ll learn how to dress with subtle edge—think dark, fitted jackets and one standout detail like a bold watch.

In a world full of distractions, Together at Heart is the ultimate guide for busy families who want to reconnect, laugh louder, and make every moment count—whether at home, in the backyard, or exploring the great outdoors.

What they say about the tunnel is true. That tunnel with the light at the end of it, t... he tunnel you’re supposed to go along when you die. What many people say is that the afterlife is at the end of it. Your creator is meant to be waiting for you there to welcome you to heaven or whatever else your beliefs tell you. Well I have been down this tunnel many times now and I can tell you that it is nothing as fantastic as that. Oh no, what lies at the end of the tunnel is you.

Eris once believed that she could keep herself safe from the suburban beast that slithered around the swampland of a small town on the US East Coast. She hid herself away behind latches and bolts and locks, making a fortress of her family home. They called this recluse a witch, and if she had lived in another age, this suburban misfit would have been hanged or burned at the stake. Despite her fortress, the dangers still found Eris. As if myths and legends were true all along, her family was torn apart one snowy night when her teenage daughter was found dead.

In Hellhounds of the Cosmos, Clifford D. Simak takes listeners on a thrilling journey through space and time. The story follows a group of explorers who encounter terrifying, mysterious creatures on a distant planet. As they navigate strange landscapes and face deadly threats, they uncover shocking secrets about the universe and their place within it. With Simak's signature blend of science fiction and philosophical musings, this gripping tale explores themes of humanity, survival, and the unknown.

With The Interpretation of Cultures, the distinguished anthropologist Clifford Geertz developed the concept of thick description, and in so doing, he virtually rewrote the rules of his field. Culture, Geertz argues, does not drive human behavior. Rather, it is a web of symbols that can help us better understand what that behavior means. A thick description explains not only the behavior, but the context in which it occurs, and to describe something thickly, Geertz argues, is the fundamental role of the anthropologist.

Tiskerskillerton is a small English country village that most people just pass through on their way to what they think are more important places. But this suits Lord Carlisle and his followers, for the less that people know about Tiskerskillerton the better. Cliffs new book is a blend of horror, cult mythology, and dark conspiracy. The little village of Tiskerskillerton is a backwater, a hide away from the world. But that suits its cult following inhabitants fine. For their plans for domination over the future of mankind should be kept safe as long as they keep this low profile.

Wellness Reimagined is your guide to creating a life that reflects your unique goals, values, and needs. Forget the one-size-fits-all wellness plans—this book is about embracing wellness as an ever-evolving, deeply personal journey. Author and wellness coach Erin Clifford invites you to take a break from the chaos of daily life to redefine what wellness truly means to you. Wellness isn’t just the absence of illness; it’s the presence of a vibrant, harmonious life that nurtures your physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being.

Tips from the Top is a collection of advice from more than sixty architects who have earned the respect of their peers and are willing to share their knowledge on building a successful and meaningful career in architecture. This book compiles more than sixty tips from a broad range of successful architects and design professionals from around the world. Organized by theme in seven broad categories—Beginnings, Inspiration, Values, Engagement, Process, Personal Development, and Determination—this book of advice offers thoughtful and thought-provoking guidance.

The world has been plunged into the chaos of war, fear and violence after a brilliant madman destroyed an American city, killed thousands and unleashed four entities into the world possessing supernatural powers. Some believe these abilities were bestowed by science, others believe these four are the Horsemen of the Apocalypse, given their powers by divine prophecy.

What’s the most frightening thing you’ve ever seen? A.A. Clifford presents four short stories so disturbing, they will change you forever.

Adventurers journey into the foreboding unknown regions of outer space in these two classic science fiction tales from the Hugo and Nebula Award winning author.

On February 6, 2018, at 20:45, Elon Musk’s Space-X launched The Falcon Heavy, the first reusable rocket from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida, on launchpad LC-39A. It was a singular scientific and aeronautical achievement, a new era in science. It was also day zero for mankind.

Jamal Weathers, a Black FBI agent, was captured by America’s most notorious killer, Kifo, a man who targeted cops as revenge for police murders of unarmed black citizens, a man who could not be seen by the human eye thanks to a cloaking suit called the 119.

Ten-year-old Trent McShane watches in horror as his beautiful young mother is swept away from California’s Typhoon Coast into the unforgiving wild blue Pacific, never to be seen again. Lost and bewildered, Trent falls under the spell of class clown Eddie Thompson, who has a wanderlust for treasure hunts—in particular, the infamous World War II Golden Lily Treasure, buried on the other side of the ocean, deep in the wild green Philippine jungle.

After a disastrous planet-wide war, Earth is nothing more than an elite graveyard—but Fletcher Carson is venturing back in search of a vital bounty. Fletcher, a former artist, is joined by a sentient machine, an ancient, powerful robot, and a treasure-seeking beauty. They soon discover that Earth harbors more than the carefully groomed tombstones. In the wild land beyond the cemetery there are dangerous machines, mutant creatures, and even humans who never left their home planet.

Thomas Richard is what some would call a genius. Born and raised in Inglewood, California, Thomas grew up in a Blood neighborhood and was somewhat fascinated by the gang lifestyle. His first cousin, Blast, was deeply involved with the Crenshaw Mafia Gangster Bloods and made sure that Thomas would never partake in that life. Thomas accepted that, but deep in his heart, he still felt he was a Blood. Now, Thomas works for a high-tech computer company and uses his high intelligence to excel at his job.

One snowy night in 1998, Brooke Mulcahy's car slides off the road in rural Vermont. Her car is discovered. She is not. Twenty-one years later, Robert Kirby, Brooke's stepbrother, is paid a visit from a young woman (Lily), claiming to be Brooke's daughter. Since a tumultuous upbringing, Robert, formerly known as "Bobby," has enjoyed considerable success. Now an esteemed professor at a private Upstate New York university, Robert has just received a significant NEH grant. After Lily's visit, Robert's life is upended.