Science fiction often envisions a future tinged with pessimism, drawing parallels from our current societal concerns. Yet, amidst the warning signals, the endurance of empathy holds the key to unlocking genuine hope. Empathy, in its essence, fosters not just survival but the conditions for thriving. It's a unifying force, transcending divisions.In "Sins of Variance" by Rob Williams, we encounter a crossroads in a future fraught with challenging choices for humanity. Williams presents a world where genetic modifications aim to eliminate conflict, prompting reflection on the repercussions of such success, particularly the neutralization of emotional experiences.As we approach a century marked by the advent of true artificial intelligence and the need for mankind to coexist harmoniously with evolving technology, the questions raised by the author gain immediacy. It becomes paramount to address these inquiries today, for failure to do so may lead to a future where our species succumbs to a relentless erosion of hope. In such a world, survival becomes a privilege reserved for the powerful, threatening the very fabric of our existence.
Based around actual events, Storm Cloud Rising follows the efforts of three dedicated Special Operations soldiers battling through a growing web of lies on the part of their superiors. Developed to work deep undercover, their mission was to find four terrorists operating on American soil who were partly responsible for 9/11 and prepare to bring them to justice, only to receive orders, eliminate without delay. The Storm Cloud team had in their hands a cell of ruthless professionals who held in their hearts the darkest secrets about 9/11. Incredibly no one at the top was interested in interrogating them, but the men of Storm Cloud wanted answers, and the answers they uncovered brought them face to face with an alarming truth. Storm Cloud Rising is both a heart wrenching account of how these three dedicated young soldiers sacrificed everything trying to expose the truth, and a cautionary tale of political power showing the lengths to which a government will go to keep its secrets hidden from the light of day.
Football is a treasured pastime in American culture. It doesn't matter if it's a Saturday morning pickup game in the neighborhood, or a Sunday afternoon NFL game on the big screen. The rough, hard hitting, yet strategic game has long fulfilled our need to watch or be a part of physical competition. What gets lost on spectators of this violent game is the true sportsmanship and brotherhood shared by those who wear the pads. This short story will pull at your heartstrings and allow you a glimpse into the world of young men who still understand the honor in humility. With the playoffs winding down, two schools were about to battle it out on the gridiron. The College Football Division III National Championship game was awaiting the winner, but something more personal had to be dealt with first. The fun and excitement of game day was clashing with the reality and heartbreak of life. While one team had to overcome the loss of one of their own, the other squad was determined to pay tribute to a fallen football brother. What was witnessed by those in attendance put the game these kids love to play and human tragedy into perspective. Winning was the goal for both teams, but paying respect and showing compassion would find themselves the priority on this day.
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Rest in Brandon Springs is the third, and last, novel of the Brandon Springs series.Ryan Walker's best friend, Larry, leaves the lucrative world of finance to become a minister who runs a mission for the homeless.Tiffany is a beautiful, but troubled, woman. She takes the fall for the man she loves, a drug dealer with a long record. Not knowing that she was pregnant, she gives birth to a daughter, Brandy, while in prison.After her release, as part of her re-entry into society, she and her daughter are placed in Larry's mission. Lives become endangered as they become entangled with Tiffany and her ruthless acquaintances.Larry experiences fear that he has never known, and lives are tragically lost. Once a path is chosen in life, must one remain on that path?Choices always have consequences, and poor choices can bring disaster for us and collateral damage to those around us. It is encouraging to understand that God can take our worst situation and bring blessing into it.
In Search of Brandon Springs is the second of the Brandon Springs series.When he answers the front door of his recently inherited farmhouse in Brandon Springs, Ryan Walker is taken by surprise when a local waitress, Layla, immediately wraps her arms around his neck and thanks him while weeping. She reveals that someone placed an envelope containing $10,000 on the front seat of her car, and she suspects the gift came from Ryan.When he later returns home to Boston, mysterious events lead him to become knowledgeable of a charitable operation done in secret. Ryan is forced to face ethical challenges when he becomes aware of serious illegalities involving the effort. Though he longs for the simplicity of life he had experienced in Brandon Springs, his life quickly becomes extremely complicated.Ryan is soon pulled into the thick of the matter, and he finds himself in a situation that becomes deadly. The story involves spiritual awakenings and revelations about human nature, as it progresses through tragedies and incredible experiences that span more than one generation.Will Ryan's faith in both humanity and God survive these experiences?
After receiving a letter from a probate judge requesting his presence, Ryan Walker, a thirty-year-old career minded Bostonian professional, returns to a small town in the southern Appalachians.Brandon Springs, the hometown of his murdered parents, had always seemed to him to be a dull little village. However, little is as he remembers from childhood visits to his Uncle Andrew and Aunt Sally. During his return trip to Brandon Springs, he experiences emotional and mental turns which cause him to doubt his sanity.He is haunted by a mysterious fellow even in his dreams. These volatile experiences cause Ryan to reach out for God. Will this attempt bring about the stability he needs, or will he collapse under the reality he finds and the weight of guilt?There are elements of mystery and unexpected twists as the story progresses to a revealing conclusion.
An investigation into the kidnapping of an Atlanta waitress by the local police and the FBI becomes deadly while shadowy forces move with unimaginable arrogance below the radar.Humans yearn to know secrets; it's in our nature.An unlikely duo, a daughter of one of the wealthiest families and a relatively poor construction worker, stumble unto a secret society with the ability to shape world events. Like chess masters moving pieces across a board, members of this group position elements of the world as they implement a radical design planned over several centuries -an ultimate restructuring of the world.Just as the world isn't as it seems to be on the surface, people can be much more interesting if we look much deeper. Though worlds apart in education and privilege, Sam and Megan find that they are similar souls."A woman unearths a sinister secret about her parents in this Da Vinci Code-esque thriller." - Kirkus Reviews
An unusual woman with no personal identification steps from the woods near John Walker's cabin by a stream and warns him that he has no right to fish on her husband's property.After John points to his cabin and insists that this is his property, the bewildered woman retreats back into the trees.Throughout this fictional mystery novel, the actual identity of the woman who claims to be Rebecca Johnson remains in question. She gives various stories regarding her past, and John's attorney/friend advises him to stay away from her. The wealthy Atlanta businessman, John, finds that he cannot force himself to abide by the attorney's advice. Within just a short period of time, John becomes inexplicably drawn to her.Follow along as John throws himself into the whirlwind life of this mysterious woman and finds his life changed forever.
Based around actual events, Storm Cloud Rising follows the efforts of three dedicated Special Operations soldiers battling through a growing web of lies on the part of their superiors. Developed to work deep undercover, their mission was to find four terrorists operating on American soil who were partly responsible for 9/11 and prepare to bring them to justice, only to receive orders, eliminate without delay. The Storm Cloud team had in their hands a cell of ruthless professionals who held in their hearts the darkest secrets about 9/11. Incredibly no one at the top was interested in interrogating them, but the men of Storm Cloud wanted answers, and the answers they uncovered brought them face to face with an alarming truth. Storm Cloud Rising is both a heart wrenching account of how these three dedicated young soldiers sacrificed everything trying to expose the truth, and a cautionary tale of political power showing the lengths to which a government will go to keep its secrets hidden from the light of day.
In 1977, future lawman Judge Dredd roared onto the pages of 2000AD and quickly became a fan favorite. Under the pens of John Wagner, Pat Mills, and many others, Dredd's world has thrilled fans and satirized society for over four decades. Judging Dredd: Examining the World of Judge Dredd travels the mean streets of Mega-City One and the wastes of the Cursed Earth. This collection of essays examines the series and its world, from its greatest sagas, its predictions on national security, Dredd's weirdest crossovers, and even his movie adaptations. With a foreword by Matt Smith and an interview with Rob Williams, this book is a must for every Judge Dredd fan! From Sequart Organization.
Judge Barbara Hershey is older, more brutal, and only has one chance to make things right. Critically acclaimed creative team Rob Williams (Judge Dredd, Doctor Who) and Simon Fraser (Judge Dredd, Doctor Who) tell a globe-spanning story of one woman's quest for retribution.
Judge Dredd is the top lawman of Mega-City One but now it seems as though the end has come - he must face off against the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse! Luckily he has an unexpected ally at his side in the form of meta-normal cowboy killer Ichabod Azrael.
The critically-acclaimed and fan-lauded latest Judge Dredd tale which sent shockwaves through the universe.
The second instalment of the all new - and highly anticipated - Roy of the Rovers graphic novel series!
The truth behind the Doctor's possible-crime revealed! Shocking surprises in store for the Doctor's companions! The thrilling chase resolved; every mystery unveiled! Don't miss this final chapter where the Doctor and his companions face. The Malignant Truth!
The Eleventh Doctor and Alice are BACK for the start of a brand-new season! Who - or what - is The Scream? How is The Sapling connected to both the Doctor and Alice? Who joins the TARDIS? What secret messages has cosmic musician Jones left for the Doctor through time and space? Collects Doctor Who: The Eleventh Doctor Year Three #1- 5.
Accused of terrible war crimes that he can't remember committing, the Eleventh Doctor goes on the run' with his companion Alice Obiefune, along with a mysterious amnesiac who calls herself The Squire! As they dig deep into the history of the Time War in hope of clearing the Doctor's name, a bounty hunter, tracks them at every turn!
Long ago, Captain Britain, Dark Angel, Motormouth and the pantheon of Marvel UK heroes believed they had defeated the shadowy Mys-Tech organisation in one Earth-shattering climactic battle. But they were wrong. Mys-Tech has returned, and their presence threatens not only the world - but the entire universe! Now, Marvel UK''s greatest heroes must band together for the first time in 20 years to stop a long forgotten enemy. But are they too late?
Imagine a world where everyone has super powers. That is, except you. You are the same old turgid, miserable, lonely loser, you've always been. What's needed is a return to normality, to devolve back from Superhuman to just human - and there's only one man for the job: down-at-heal, divorced New York plumber, Michael Fisher.
Tired of always being on the run from SERVEYOUinc, the Doctor tries to buy the corporation... but it doesn't work out as he planned! Can companions Alice Obiefune, Jones and ARC rescue the Doctor from himself? Plus, tracking a falling meteor back into the past sees the TARDIS team colliding with warring Roman Emperors in 312 AD.
Prepare. Practice. Perform. Succeed! Are you chasing a job that you really want, but need to take a verbal reasoning test to get it? With the help of this book, youll sharpen your skills and quickly become confident in your ability to pass.Written by a psychologist with years of test-writing experience, its packed with examples of every kind of test and will take you through everything you need to pass with flying colours. Feel practiced, prepared and confident Be ready to take on any type of test Develop a strategy to maximise your performanceWith plenty of tips, tricks and practice tests to help you, no matter what level or type of test you face, prepare to succeed!
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