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In this gripping sequel to his bestselling 1177 B.C., Eric Cline tells the story of what happened after the Bronze Age collapsed--why some civilizations endured, why some gave way to new ones, and why some disappeared forever

"A landmark book: lucid, deep, and insightful. . . . You cannot understand human civilization and self-organization without studying what happened on, before, and after 1177 B.C."--Nassim Nicholas Taleb, bestselling author of The Black Swan

At the end of the acclaimed history 1177 B.C., many of the Late Bronze Age civilizations of the Aegean and Eastern Mediterranean lay in ruins, undone by invasion, revolt, natural disasters, famine, and the demise of international trade. An interconnected world that had boasted major empires and societies, relative peace, robust commerce, and monumental architecture was lost and the so-called First Dark Age had begun. Now, in After 1177 B.C., Eric Cline tells the compelling story of what happened next, over four centuries, across the Aegean and Eastern Mediterranean world. It is a story of resilience, transformation, and success, as well as failures, in an age of chaos and reconfiguration.

After 1177 B.C. tells how the collapse of powerful Late Bronze Age civilizations created new circumstances to which people and societies had to adapt. Those that failed to adjust disappeared from the world stage, while others transformed themselves, resulting in a new world order that included Phoenicians, Philistines, Israelites, Neo-Hittites, Neo-Assyrians, and Neo-Babylonians. Taking the story up to the resurgence of Greece marked by the first Olympic Games in 776 B.C., the book also describes how world-changing innovations such as the use of iron and the alphabet emerged amid the chaos.

Filled with lessons for today's world about why some societies survive massive shocks while others do not, After 1177 B.C. reveals why this period, far from being the First Dark Age, was a new age with new inventions and new opportunities.

"You've Got Michael" tells the inside story of the high-stakes battle to save Michael Jackson's career and market his 1995 greatest hits album, HIStory, as documented by the record executive closest to him.
While detailing the inner workings of the music business at its mega-platinum peak, "You've Got Michael" is also a gripping drama about working with a global talent through the most difficult time in his career.

In 1991, Dan Beck -- a senior marketing executive at Epic Records in New York -- became Michael Jackson's product manager, with direct responsibility for the artist's record packaging, publicity, videos, retail strategy and contact with the label. The story he tells here is of the five years in that role, dealing with Jackson's unchecked ambition, surprising need for reassurance and increasing challenges to his career, many of them self-induced. Beck recounts his often surprising (if sometimes dismaying) experiences with clear-eyed objectivity, seeing Jackson as both a superstar and a real person.

The New York Times bestselling hit series collected in one gorgeous volume!

When gods fall and heroes fail, who saves the world?

In a devastated world ruled by supervillains, the last surviving heroes embark on a desperate quest to find the mythic Hammer of Thor, believing it holds the key to restoring hope to humanity. The End League is a gripping saga of high-stakes survival, packed with character-driven storytelling and breathtaking visuals-- Essential reading for fans of Remender's Uncanny X-Force.

Superstar writer Rick Remender (THE SACRIFICERS, TOKYO GHOST) unites with comics legends Mat Broome (X-Men, Batman), Eric Canete (Iron Man, Martian Manhunter), and Andy MacDonald (Justice League, Multiple Man) for a desperate, pedal-to-the-metal fight through the ashes of civilization for a future that's already lost.

Collecting the complete series, with a brand-new cover by Eric Canete and Matt Wilson-- all for just $19.99!

Bob Lazar is the reason Area 51 became infamous in the 1980s and his recent appearance on Joe Rogan's podcast with 7 million listeners is credited with inspiring the Storm Area 51 phenomenon. In his DREAMLAND autobiography, Lazar reveals every detail of his highly controversial story about being an insider within the world's most legendary military research base.

Bob Lazar was a brilliant young physicist that found himself employed at a top secret facility in the middle of the desert outside Las Vegas. Under the watchful eye of the government elite, he is tasked with understanding an exotic propulsion system being used by an advanced aerospace vehicle he is told came from outer space.

The stressful work and long, odd hours start to wear on Bob and he becomes concerned for his safety. He tells his wife and a couple close friends about what he's doing in the desert, and his employers find out and are furious. When they station goons outside his house, Bob seeks help from wealthy UFOlogist, John Lear, who encourages Bob to take his story to award-winning investigative journalist George Knapp at KLAS-TV, a CBS affiliate.

To prove he's telling the truth, Bob takes a group of people out into the desert to watch a test flight of the "flying saucer." On the way home, they are stopped by the police, who notify the base, and Bob loses his job. In a series of interviews with CBS TV, Bob Lazar then blows the lid off "Area 51," blows the whistle on the effort to conceal this craft from the American people, and blows up his career as a top physicist.

Bob Lazar's reports have been the subject of intense controversy for decades. He has been interviewed numerous times and his story has been corroborated by other individuals he worked with and who were present when these events happened. But until now, Bob Lazar has never told his own story, in every detail in his own words, about those exciting days in the desert outside of Las Vegas and how the world came to learn about the experiments being conducted at Area 51.

A timely investigation into the rise of Peak TV and the perfect storm that caused a rapid decline in Hollywood work

When Hollywood writers and actors went on strike in 2023, they drew attention to the rapidly changing nature of film and television production. In Boom to Bust, media industry experts Miranda Banks and Kate Fortmueller combine economic and cultural analysis and interviews with industry workers to capture the lived experience of Hollywood in crisis. Tracking major disruptions of the preceding decade-including the transformation of streaming services into studios, the overproduction of series during Peak TV, as well as #MeToo and COVID-the authors explain how the conflicting interests of studio executives, creative workers, and workers' unions compelled a renegotiation of the terms of work. Grounding readers in the history of Hollywood labor negotiations, the authors provide a road map to make sense of Hollywood's present-and what comes next.

From an internationally bestselling author comes the second book in the sweeping, never before seen in paperback Arkship trilogy, perfect for readers of Adrian Tchaikovsky and Alastair Reynolds.

Their world lives on, but who will control it?

Hazel and the reawakened command AI have repaired Daedelus, the vast generation ship carrying the last of humanity on a centuries long journey to a new world. But can she convince her people of the truth she learned in the process? That humanity is not alone on Daedelus. That the Yi, an alien species, have made it their home.

But those in power don't want to listen if it means a challenge to their authority. So Hazel must travel again to the ship's far reaches, to learn what the Yi plan for Daedelus. What she discovers there is far more terrifying than a mere hole in the sky...

The gripping sequel to A Hole in the Sky

The fan-favorite Age of Apocalypse is reborn courtesy of legendary writer Jeph Loeb and acclaimed artist Simone Di Meo!

A dystopian future created when Charles Xavier was killed in a tragic time-travel accident, the Age of Apocalypse was home to a war-torn group of X-Men led by Magneto. To free their Earth from the cruel reign of Apocalypse, they were willing to sacrifice their very existence -- or so they thought! The main timeline was restored, and Apocalypse was defeated -- but their world lived on! Now follow the story from the direct aftermath of the original crossover's explosive finale as this reality's X-Men face a new battle to ensure their universe's survival. Their desperate mission will take them into the main Marvel Universe, where they will come into conflict with their classic counterparts -- forever impacting both team's destinies!

COLLECTING: X-Men of Apocalypse Alpha (2025) #1, X-Men of Apocalypse (2025) #1-4, X-Men of Apocalypse Omega (2025) #1 and material from Giant-Size Age of Apocalypse (2025) #1

Knowing the exact birth time is foundational for the astrologer to delineate the natal chart and/or give an overview of the coming year. The problem is that even in the 21st century, many countries around the world do not record birth time, and family members often provide a generic time such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night. Each of the generic times span 6-hours, so three rising signs are possible in each, and the Moon or other planets may change signs and rulers. Birth time must be more specific, and that is where rectification comes to the

rescue for the trained astrologer to derive the correct birth time that fits the client's biography and major life events.

In this unparalleled book, esteemed astrologer Carol Tebbs makes the rectification process clear and easy to follow from short time ranges to the challenging 24-hour search. Even experienced astrologers need a helping client who provides a solid biography and a list of major life events with dates, and a rating of each event for its importance. Before starting the rectification process to find the Angles, set the chart at the midpoint of the time range to find any planets in a close 1 to 2-degree Ptolemaic aspect. "Aspect Hooks" are a handy tool to align with "Event Hooks" to derive information that fits the biography.

There are many ways to make the rectification process easier by using solid astrological judgment to narrow the time range before testing events to align with appropriate astrological descriptors. Amazingly, the Moon starts the easy train of narrowing time if it straddles two signs. The biography should make that choice clear. For instance, a Scorpio Moon is very different than a Sagittarius Moon. Once one sign is chosen, several hours can be deleted from the search.

Throughout this New rectification book, there are many helpful steps to building an accurate rectified birth time that fits the person. Carol claims that a good rectified birth time brings a client for life. Now that astrologers have clients around the world through Zoom, there is greater demand for accurate birth time.

The NEW Complete Book of Chart Rectification has dozens of examples and techniques, from building a case theory to a final rectified birth time so accurate chart delineation can proceed.

A masterclass in upcycling, restoration and creative transformation by one of the world's leading DIY experts.

Geneva Vanderzeil - author of Home Is Where You Make It and founder of Collective Gen - has been a trend-maker in the DIY space for 15 years, inspiring millions with her unique approach to seeing the potential in everything. In New Again, she shares over 100 innovative projects and ideas along with tips and expert techniques to transform furniture and decor.

For beginner and expert DIYers alike, this extensive guide covers everything from painting and timber restoration to tiling and upholstery. Whether you're rescuing a roadside find, revamping a second-hand piece or breathing new life into something you already own, you will find the skills and inspiration in this book to create with confidence.

With step-by-step tutorials, impressive before and afters and Geneva's signature creative approach, New Again is the ultimate DIY handbook that will change the way you see furniture, decor and your own potential.

"Rebelión en la granja" de George Orwell es una alegoría atemporal sobre el poder, la corrupción y la rebelión. Cuando los animales de la granja Manor, sobrecargados de trabajo, derrocan a su amo humano, sueñan con una sociedad donde todos sean iguales y libres. Pero a medida que los cerdos acuden a la liderazgo, su visión utópica se convierte en una dictadura, demostrando que algunos animales son en realidad "más iguales que otros". Una crítica aguda y escalofriante del totalitarismo, "Rebelión en la granja" sigue siendo un relato poderoso y de advertencia sobre la naturaleza del poder y el costo de la obediencia ciega.

The Human Edge is a call to action for anyone who wants to lead--and not merely follow--using artificial intelligence (AI) to transform the way we make decisions. But as Cheryl Strauss Einhorn shows, AI can either simplify complex problems or obscure them, expand your thinking or constrain it. With AI becoming more embedded in our work and personal lives, the challenge we face is no longer about using AI--it is about leading AI with clarity, discernment, and a commitment to human agency.

This approachable guide for professionals, leaders, and teams who want to make better, more confident choices when using AI systems, offers practical tools to help frame problems and surface solutions, using AI to augment--not replace--your judgment. Urgent, empowering, and grounded in real-world examples, The Human Edge will show you and your organization how to confidently make use of AI's vast capabilities for smart decision-making by emphasizing the importance of human curiosity, perspectives, values and the courage to define and achieve success.

A stunning graphic history of how enslaved Africans on board the Amistad rebelled and captured the slave ship in 1839, challenging a whitewashed version of history and putting the Africans back at the center of their own freedom story

From the trio of Rediker, Lester, and Buhle comes another graphic "history from below" about the Amistad rebellion of 1839 when 53 enslaved Africans on the slave ship Amistad slipped out of their restraints and overpowered their enslavers and ship's crew. Sold into slavery in their homeland of Sierra Leone and later bound for Puerto Príncipe, Cuba, from Havana, these Africans, led by the charismatic warrior Cinqué, forced the ship's remaining crew to sail homeward.

Divided into 3 parts, The Black Schooner begins with the intense night of the uprising and takes readers on a reconstructed journey: from sailing on the open ocean to a New Haven, Connecticut, jail, where the captured Africans awaited trial for mutiny and murder; to the Supreme courtroom that found that the rebels had been illegally enslaved and would now be free to return to their native land. Through it all, artist David Lester chronicles their story using striking imagery, showing how they achieved an unexpected and powerful international victory for the abolitionist movement and forced some of the most powerful people in the world to confront the issue of human bondage.

Based on Rediker's book The Amistad Rebellion: An Atlantic Odyssey of Slavery and Freedom, The Black Schooner challenges a whitewashed history and instead, puts the Africans back at the center of their own freedom story--where they belong.

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When a grumpy park ranger meets a charming kraken, love might be worth the swim upstream in this sexy monster romance.

There is only one thing holding back Briar Glenn Parks Department supervisor Reece Rollins from success in his upcoming triathlon--his subpar swimming skills. At the urging of his sister's wolven mate, Reece joins Leviathan Fitness to train in the gym's Olympic-size pool. There he meets Cyrus, a charming kraken with unparalleled skill in the pool, and many, many tentacles that both intimidate and intrigue Reece. When Cyrus offers to coach Reece for his race, he happily accepts the help.

For the past few months, Cyrus has been floating through life without his usual spark. He's even hit a creative block with his painting and hasn't been able to produce a new piece of artwork in a while. But the opportunity to train this handsome human grump gives Cyrus something real to smile about.

New and unexpected feelings begin to arise from the depths as Reece and Cyrus start to spend time together in and out of the water. But can both men let down their guards enough to be swept away by love?

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The second volume of spine-chilling horror stories based on anecdotes collected from all over Japan across twenty-plus years, adapted into manga by Kensei Hokamoto, whose art captures the truth and madness of the human soul. The world of grim ghost stories beckons you.