David B : 584 books

six sci-fi stories to make you think - the future is never set in stone.

SYNOPSISofENSLAVEMENTBrodrick DeValt's friend discovers a very old hand written book with a map hidden in the cover, describing how the Maya Civilisation had been controlled by an alien before its collapse.Together they travel to Guatemala, seek out the old ruins, and find the old book...

In a faraway Galaxy, a solar system of some four planets came under threat from an alien force. On one of the planets, a civilisation had developed, split in two, and gone their separate ways. Their salvation from destruction will depend upon someone from one of the lesser groups of near savages (by...

After informing the General Council of their success in using Kono’s (Stinky’s) mind blast in destroying the target ship (with the comatosed man from the mountain tribe inside), Zuki thought he should visit his parents, who by now would be worried about his absence, and considered it a kindness...

Stupidity, greed, and isolationistic fundamentalism between the three main super powers had pushed mankind to the brink of destruction.Just before the holocaust began, a group of wealthy and reasonably sane individuals decided save some small remnant of humankind. A small group of near genetically perfect people would be sent to another star system, and so Project Transplant began.

The most comprehensive book about Florida's marine fishes ever produced, Marine Fishes of Florida includes hundreds of photographs and descriptions of species you'll encounter—plus many that are rare—when diving, snorkeling, kayaking, or fishing. Coverage includes both the Atlantic and Gulf coastline,...

Learn to play Blackjack. This guide will teach you not only how to play, but also how to be successful at blackjack. Success = Winning.

Most people do not think to observe geology from the sidewalks of a major city, but all David B. Williams has to do is look at building stone in any urban center to find a range of rocks equal to any assembled by plate tectonics. In Stories in Stone, he takes you on explorations to find 3.5-billion-year-old...

Können wir bis ins hohe Alter fit und gesund bleiben? Sind Verfall und Krankheit wirklich unausweichlich? David B. Agus geht diesen fundamentalen Fragen nach und zeigt, wie eine neue Sichtweise auf unsere Gesundheit jedem Einzelnen den Weg ebnet zu jenem bisher unerreichbaren Ziel: einem langen und...

Wired to Care: How Companies Prosper When They Create Widespread Empathy , first edition, explains how companies can challenge themselves to meet their customers more than halfway. The author's original approach walks helps readers shift their thinking and their companies' thinking beyond the borders...

Competing on Internet time means competitive advantage can be won and lost overnight. In this penetrating analysis of strategy-making and product innovation in the dynamic markets of commercial cyberspace, bestselling Microsoft Secrets co-author Michael Cusumano and top competitive strategy expert...

The questions every investor should ask before parting with their hard-earned cash This book serves as an advocate of the consumer and brings to light what insiders know about the side of the sales pitches that consumers don't, but need to hear. Stop the Investing Rip-Off reveals the questions...

This accessible, state-of-the-art review of Mayan hieroglyphics and cosmology also serves as a tribute to one of the field's most noted pioneers. The core of this book focuses on the current study of Mayan hieroglyphics as inspired by the recently deceased Mayanist Linda Schele. As author or...

A classic in-depth, extremely honest first person account of grief from the loss of a child. First published in 1981, this book will help those dealing with a similar loss or those who wish to better understand and help family or friends who may be struggling with such a loss. In his foreword, Charles...