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The autobiography of one of the greatest pilots in history. In 1939 Eric Brown was on a University of Edinburgh exchange course in Germany, and the first he knew of the war was when the Gestapo came to arrest him. They released him, not realising he was a pilot in the RAF volunteer reserve - and the rest is history. Eric Brown joined the Fleet Air Arm and went on to be the greatest test pilot in history, flying more different aircraft types than anyone else.

Five hundred years from its launch, the colony vessel Lovelock is deep into its sub lightspeed journey, carrying four thousand humans in search of a habitable planet. When a series of explosions tear the ship apart, it is forced to land on the nearest possible location: a polar section of the Helix—a vast, spiral construct of worlds, wound about a G-type sun.

It's the 22nd century. Humanity has taken its first steps into the galaxy, and we've found ourselves in a vast playground of alien races, environments, and cultures. As the newest players on the universal stage, though, our position is readily apparent - we're at the bottom of the food chain.

Real Estate Investing All-in-One For Dummies will show new and seasoned real estate investors how to make smart decisions. With seven books in one, this complete resource will teach you how to purchase real estate, flip houses, invest in commercial real estate and foreclosures, sell your house, buy real estate internationally, and more. We even explain the ins and outs of short-term rentals like Airbnb, so all your passive income options are covered.

A man of great power and wealth, Robert Jensen wasn't content with the ordinary. His drive to conquer the world led him to its darkest corners. There, he began to assemble a collection of monsters beyond belief - Sasquatch, Thunderbirds, Skunk Apes, and more.

CASPers - Combat Assault Systems, Personal - are the lords of the future battlefield. The massive mechs were created to give humanity an edge against the rest of the mercenary forces in the Galactic Union. Just like today's tanks, though, massive amounts of armor and weaponry just make the CASPers "hard to kill", not "invulnerable". There are things in the galaxy even stronger than the CASPer, and when humans run up against them, it's up to the human inside to figure out a way to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat.

A group of friends head into the woods for a hike that will forever change their lives. Their grand adventure soon becomes a desperate fight for survival as they very quickly learn that some monsters are indeed very real...and very hungry.

No one saw it coming. The attacks began out of nowhere. Giant alligators emerged from the sewers, huge bats swarmed New Mexico, an army of Chupacabras invaded Texas, and Thunderbirds soared the skies searching for prey. . . All across the globe, the cryptids came out of the woods, rose up from beneath the waves, and crawled out of dark caves. Humanity's only hope is to find out what is behind the attacks and destroy it or face extinction!

The rains came, flooding the sleepy little town of Sylva. Sheriff Hanson never thought that he would be fighting a battle to survive against real life monsters, but with the waters came hungry, flesh-eating creatures that swept through Sylva's streets like locusts, devouring everyone in their path.

Lowah, Alaska was a quiet, little town in the middle of nowhere—until workers sent by an American corporation arrived to reopen its long closed mine. Protests erupted, but they were nothing to what was coming next. No one knew the Sasquatch tribes in the woods surrounding the town had claimed the mine as their own until it was too late.

Giant crocodiles exist—the man-eating Kaiju of the real world. Dr. Jennings plans on capturing one alive. Accompanied by a squad of hired mercs and an anti-poaching unit on loan from the local government, she sets out to locate and trap Tuwile, rumored to be the largest giant croc alive. Of course, things never go as planned....

Dr. Jason Phisher has been haunted by nightmares his entire life. They show him glimpses of the future and of dark things yet to come. Now Phisher finds himself kidnapped by ruthless mercenaries who demand his help in locating the pieces of a lost, ancient artifact that holds immense power. Phisher is about to find out that monsters of his nightmares are very real as he encounters Yeti, Sasquatch, and more on a globe-trotting adventure to find The Lost Relic.

All David Conway wants after the death of his daughter and the break-up of his marriage is a quiet life away from Earth, and when he comes to Chalcedony, he thinks he's found that. What he does find is a group of people whose friendship will change his life forever, as well as a haunted starship, extraterrestrials with an uncanny ability to read future events, and a conflict between alien races that has lasted for millennia - and is about to begin all over again.

Strange things are happening in the small town of Canton, North Carolina. Megan and her friends should be enjoying summer vacation and the end of the school year, but instead find themselves caught up in a nightmare.

Marshal Lucas and his partner Marshal Stephen are assigned the challenging task of apprehending the dangerous criminal. However, they soon realize that they are not the only ones dwelling in the mountains. A monstrous creature straight out of legend awaits them, and they will discover the hard way that Sasquatch is very, very real...and not at all peaceful.

2110. Earth is suffering major resource shortages, and the impact of climate change is peaking. Colonies have been established on Mars and the Moon, but these cannot hope to sustain any more than hundreds of citizens. Attention has turned to the need to discover an extra-solar colony world. Scientists have identified the means of creating a wormhole in the space-time continuum, which would allow interstellar travel. However, to do so they must first physically transport one end of the wormhole to where they want it to be, so setting up a wormhole will always rely on physical travel.

Danny's family were brutally slaughtered by a Sasquatch before his eyes when he was a small child. No one believed him. Now, grown up and a professional soldier, Danny has returned home to make the beast pay. Unfortunately for him, not everything is as it seems, and there just may be more lurking in the woods than he's prepared to deal with.

Welcome to “Resilience in Chaos: The RIC Team" podcast, where firefighters Eric Padgett and Shane Brown share 40+ years of knowledge, trying to help first responders overcome challenges with a resilient mindset. They discuss real-life struggles on and off the job, fostering camaraderie and unwavering support. Drawing from their busy careers in California fire departments, they aim to offer strategies and support for navigating obstacles, enabling a fulfilling life amidst chaos. Join for heartfelt discussions and actionable advice, building a united community of resilient first responders.

Shootorials, the podcast that brings you quick tips, fresh takes, and a shot of inspiration! Whether snapping photos on your phone, experimenting with your first DSLR, or exploring a career behind the lens, Shootorials delivers bite-sized insights and creative techniques to elevate your shots. Join us for fast-paced, lively chats on everything from lighting and posing to the art and psychology behind an image. You’ll discover easy-to-try tips and new perspectives to sharpen your skills and expand your horizon. Ready to see the world through a different lens? Tune in, level up, and let’s ...

They are known as the "Family", and they kill folks for a living. They are the very best at dealing death and defeating it. Their legendary saga spans from the American Old West to the very near future. Battling both hell-birthed demons and aliens from other planets, sentient werewolves were never more dynamic or terrifying.