The untold story of Hamilton's—and Burr's—personal physician, whose dream to build America's first botanical garden inspired the young Republic.On a clear morning in July 1804, Alexander Hamilton stepped onto a boat at the edge of the Hudson River. He was bound for a New Jersey dueling ground to settle his bitter dispute with Aaron Burr. Hamilton took just two men with him: his "second" for the duel, and Dr. David Hosack.As historian Victoria Johnson reveals in her groundbreaking biography, Hosack was one of the few points the duelists did agree on. Summoned that morning because of his role as the beloved Hamilton family doctor, he was also a close friend of Burr. A brilliant surgeon and a world-class botanist, Hosack—who until now has been lost in the fog of history—was a pioneering thinker who shaped a young nation.Born in New York City, he was educated in Europe and returned to America inspired by his newfound knowledge. He... Views: 60
In his first book ever, the father of string theory reinvents the world's concept of the known universe and man's unique place within it. Line drawings. Views: 60
A vibrant collection of essays on the cosmos from the nation's best-known astrophysicist. Loyal readers of the monthly "Universe" essays in Natural History magazine have long recognized Neil deGrasse Tyson's talent for guiding them through the mysteries of the cosmos with stunning clarity and almost childlike enthusiasm. Here, Tyson compiles his favorite essays across a myriad of cosmic topics. The title essay introduces readers to the physics of black holes by explaining the gory details of what would happen to your body if you fell into one. "Holy Wars" examines the needless friction between science and religion in the context of historical conflicts. "The Search for Life in the Universe" explores astral life from the frontiers of astrobiology. And "Hollywood Nights" assails the movie industry's feeble efforts to get its night skies right. Known for his ability to blend content, accessibility, and humor, Tyson is a natural teacher who simplifies some of the most complex concepts in astrophysics while simultaneously sharing his infectious excitement about our universe. Views: 60
This novel focuses on a sorcereress with the hellish magic of a blood magus at her command and a mounting ambition for territory and domination in her heart, and a ghostwalker's attempts to defend a village from her seemingly inevitable success. Views: 60
Originally published as “Inside the Comet”. Views: 60
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Red. The color of blood, of war, of passion—and of a new unicorn herd. A Game of Horns: A Red Unicorn Anthology has gathered 21 original stories about red unicorns from famous and soon-to-be-famous authors, including New York Times best-selling authors Jody Lynn Nye and David Farland. Some stories feature physical unicorns; most do not. Some unicorns are kind; most are not. From a battlefield to a candy store, from zombie unicorns in rural America to telepathic unicorns on the dark side of Europa, from the fantastical past to the possible future, no creative avenue or conflict remains unexplored by these talented storytellers. Pick a story. Take a chance. And play A Game of Horns. All profits benefit the Don Hodge Memorial Scholarship Fund.** Views: 59
The gripping conclusion to The Boston Brahmin series - coming 09.29.16
How do the weak vanquish the powerful?
America has been crippled by a false flag, cyber attack event and martial law has been implemented across the nation. A President, desperate to hold onto power, works in conjunction with the United Nations and uses the collapse event as a way to abolish the constitutional rights of Americans.
From six-time Amazon bestselling author Bobby Akart, The Mechanics continues The Boston Brahmin series into a post-apocalyptic world to show how the government uses a crisis to take away the freedoms of its citizens, and how Americans fight back to restore their Republic.
It will take a committed group of patriots armed with strong survival skills and a desire for freedom to save the nation from tyranny. The Mechanics are the insurgent arm of The Loyal Nine and are well equipped to take on a stronger enemy in this post apocalyptic world.
BOOKS IN THE BOSTON BRAHMIN SERIES
Book One: THE LOYAL NINE
Book Two: CYBER ATTACK
Book Three: MARTIAL LAW
Book Four: FALSE FLAG
Book Five: THE MECHANICS
Book Six: CHOOSE FREEDOM (Pre-order now for September 2016 delivery)
**Review
"I highly recommended this post-apocalyptic fiction series for the intense action, plot and well developed characters." ~ Amazon Top 500 Reviewer
"Mr. Akart brings together political history, technology, geopolitics, and current events into a vast and intriguing story." Franklin Horton, Author of The Borrowed World Series
"Bobby Akart has quickly developed into a MUST READ author. His knowledge of history, law, preparedness, and literature coalesces into a fantastic series of novels." - Tom Abrahams, Veteran Television Journalist and Author of Home
"A terrifyingly realistic, prescient new post-apocalyptic series ... which can only be described as prophetic." - G. Michael Hopf, best selling author of The New World series.
From the Author
ABOUT THE BOSTON BRAHMIN SERIES
Works of fiction are frequently based upon historical fact. The Boston Brahmin series portrays a very factually based argument for why every American must understand the threat of government overreach and Cyber Attack vulnerabilities. G. Michael Hopf, best selling author of The New World Series, said it best when he wrote, "A terrifyingly realistic, prescient new post-apocalyptic series ... which can only be described as prophetic."
In the case of the entire Boston Brahmin Series, history repeats itself. The Loyal Nine takes its name from nine patriotic Bostonians who chose freedom over the tyrannical rule of Great Britain. As the British exerted more control over the colonists, especially in the form of taxes, anger and resentment rose to a crescendo, resulting in the War for Independence.
Author Bobby Akart has observed similar acts of rage and discontent in America today. He perceives an America which is in decline socially and economically. There are many perspectives and theories all across the political spectrum on how to save her. Methods may differ, but does it matter if the ultimate goal is achieved?
The Boston Brahmin series will take the reader on a journey based in historical fact--both in its character development and the events that take place during the timeline of the series. This is a series about the societal and economic collapse of America. This type of collapse event is gradual and not sudden. The events portrayed in The Boston Brahmin series will rise to a crescendo, forcing the characters to make a decision--choose tyranny or freedom. They will be challenged physically and emotionally. As always, nothing is exactly what it seems.
Writing a post apocalyptic fiction series of this magnitude takes a considerable amount of time and research. It also asks the reader to become invested in the journey of the characters. Creating a book series about societal and economic collapse is a marathon, not a sprint. Read with us. Learn with us. Get involved in the backstory and details of the novels by frequently visiting our fan-dedicated website TheBostonBrahmin.com. I encourage you to interact with us on social media. I truly enjoy conversing with my readers--all of whom I consider friends.
If you have not had the opportunity to read Seeds of Liberty, a #1 best seller in the Politics, Social Sciences category and the Modern History category. Seeds of Liberty is a nonfiction companion guide to The Boston Brahmin series, which provides both a sociological analysis and a complete historical perspective of America's penchant for rebellion.
I hope you enjoy this epic, history-rich post apocalyptic series. Torn from the headlines, The Boston Brahmin series presents a nation plunged into chaos by enemies "foreign and domestic." Only The Loyal Nine, a patriotic group of descendants of our Founding Fathers, can navigate the collapse and restore the American republic.
As the country slowly descends into economic and societal despair, America is one bad news story away from collapse. In Cyber Attack, Book Two of The Boston Brahmin Series, the reader is taken through a very realistic scenario that would bring America to its knees.
The series continues with Martial Law, book three in The Boston Brahmin series. A President, with an election looming as his second term nears an end, conspires with the wealthy and politically powerful Boston Brahmin to bring the country to its knees. The U.S. Government, in conjunction with the United Nations, plans to strip away constitutional rights and confiscate the guns of Americans who stand in opposition to the President.
False Flag, book four in the series, reminds the readers that things are not always as they seem. Governments and military operations have used false flag events throughout history. They have been used to persecute a political enemy, or to enact laws in the name of security.
The Boston Brahmin series confirms that a false flag is used as an ideological weapon to control the citizenry with the fear of a manufactured enemy.
With The Mechanics, book five in the series, the nation is torn apart and patriotic citizens rise up in arms against a much stronger enemy - its own government and the armies of the United Nations. How do the weak vanquish the strong? Through grit, determination, and perseverance.
Immerse yourself in The Boston Brahmin series and consider the real world events surrounding us today. I think you'll find fiction can become reality.
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Most Anticipated, Too: The Great 2016 Nonfiction Book PreviewThe MillionsSallie Tisdale is the author of seven books on such varied subjects as medical technology, her pioneer ancestors and Buddhist women teachers. Her many essays have appeared in Harper's, Conjunctions, The New Yorker, Antioch Review, Threepenny Review and many other journals. This first collection of work spans thirty years, and includes an introduction and brief epilogues to each essay. Tisdale's questing curiosity pursues subjects from the biology of flies to the experience of working in an abortion clinic, why it is so difficult to play sports with men, and whether it's possible for writers to tell the truth. She restlessly returns to themes of the body, the family, and how we try to explain ourselves to each other. She is unwilling to settle for easy answers, and finds the ambiguity and wonder underneath ordinary events. The collection includes a recent... Views: 59
