Self-anointed guru of the Digital Age, Guy Matthias, CEO of Beetle, has become one of the world's most powerful and influential figures. Untaxed and ungoverned, his trans-Atlantic company essentially operates beyond the control of Governments or the law.But trouble is never far away, and for Guy a perfect storm is brewing: his wife wants to leave him, fed up with his serial infidelities; malfunctioning Beetle software has led to some unfortunate deaths which are proving hard to cover up; his longed for deal with China is proving troublingly elusive and, among other things, the mystery hacker, Gogol, is on his trail. With the clock ticking- Guy, his aide Douglas Varley, Britain's flailing female PM, conflicted national security agent Eloise Jayne, depressed journalist David Strachey, and Gogol, whoever that may be - the question is becoming ever more pressing, how do you live in reality when nobody knows anything, and all knowledge, all certainty, is partly or... Views: 663
"Ramzy Baroud's book of Palestinian prisoners' stories is a remarkable work. With each story, there is a roll-call of the best of humanity. courage, struggle, determination, generosity, passion, humility .. Everyone should read this searing and beautiful book." JOHN PILGER "... you will delve into the lives of men and women, read intimate stories that they have chosen to share with you, stories that may surprise you, anger you and even shock you. But they are crucial stories that must be told, read and retold." KHALIDA JARRAR, Palestine Legislative Council "The rationale for Palestinian resistance is heightened by having law and morality on the side of demands for an end to the oppressive Israeli occupation and the persistent abuse of fundamental Palestinian rights...." RICHARD FALK, former UN Special Rapporteur, Prof. Emeritus, Princeton Hundreds of thousands of Palestinians have experienced life in Israel's prisons since 1967, as did many more in previous decades during the... Views: 663
Shelley Jacobsen is in her forties with three-year-old twins and feels trapped in her life. She thought returning to the working world would provide some excitement but the coffee and décor shop that she opened with her friend Di is proving to be just another gilded cage. To make matters worse, Jerry, her husband, is newly consumed with Jewish guilt since having the twins, which reminds Shelley that she will always be a Shiksa as far as his family is concerned. Then she meets Wayde Smith, a sexy twenty-two-year-old surfer who smells like a Pina Colada Coconut Vanilla Dessert. She hires him as the shop's new barista and he offers to surf coach her kids on weekends. So, why can't a woman be friends with a young male employee? At least someone seems to appreciate last year's tummy tuck and boob lift. Shelley is tired of fighting with Jerry; she just wants some fun. But will the fun stay harmless, or is Shelley heading for a total wipeout? Being Shelley is a mix of light and dark as... Views: 663
I am the recluse billionaire of New York. Holed up in a twelve thousand square foot mansion overlooking Central Park, I spend my days doing the only thing I was ever good at: making money. Not long ago, I had everything a man could want. But then in one moment I lost everything that mattered. In the middle of the most bustling metropolis in the world, I've managed to live my life completely isolated from society for almost four years. But then she came along. Disheveled. Lost. Innocent. She crashed into my perfect tucked away life and changed everything. Views: 663
Stars are Brightly Shining [Heart of Thanks, The Hope of Love, A Christmas Kiss for the Highlander, Christmas Heart, Starlight Night – St. Clairs Christmas, One Beastly Christmas, Warming Winter’s Heart, A Bunch of Mistletoe, A Solitary Candle, A Merry MacNaughton Mishap] Views: 663
Austin Zane leaves behind his CEO position with RB Corp to play Dave, a half-dwarf in the Virtual reality game Emerilia, trying to escape his life. What Dave doesn't know is that Earth as he knows it, is really a virtual reality simulation and Emerilia is a world imbued with futuristic technologies to mimic early MMORPG's.He just wanted peace and quiet, to build a house, do some fishing, to take some time to find himself once again. What he found out instead was a cause, he found out the biggest lie of his life. He found out the truth about Emerilia and the lies of Earth.What's the best way to control slaves? Make them think that they're free.-----As the fight for Boran-al's Citadel draws to a close Dave's learned one important lesson. To protect what he cares for, he's going to have to become stronger.He can't just sit back in Cliff-Hill and take things easy. Emerilia is filled with danger as well as possibilities.It's time Dave became a Master Smith.------After four months of training, Party Zero is ready to join up with the Stone Raiders and test out their newfound power.Forces have their eyes on the Stone Raiders for their own reasons. The Stone Raiders and Party Zero will be vital to the plans of higher powers and the future of Emerilia. They just have to survive long enough to make it there.A series of events are set into motion that will change the world, and just maybe the Universe. Views: 663
