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The spinosaurs – the controversial group that includes the largest land predator of all time, the awe-inspiring Spinosaurus – are brought to life in this cutting-edge review. The giant sail-backed carnivorous dinosaur Spinosaurus is one of the most famous of all dinosaurs; a staple of documentaries, books and video games, and the species that bested the mighty Tyrannosaurus rex in Jurassic Park III. The spinosaurs were some of the strangest predatory dinosaurs, combining a long low skull with powerfully clawed hands. Some species had huge sails over their backs, as well as fin-like tails.

On Christmas Eve, DCI Mackenzie Jones is called to a shooting at a remote farmhouse. Ralph Mallender believes his father lies dead inside. When three more bodies are discovered, it's clear a festive family gathering has turned into a gruesome tragedy. At first it seems like an open and shut case: a murder suicide committed by Ralph's volatile brother Cameron. Then new evidence makes Mack suspect the man who reported the crime is in fact the perpetrator. But Mack isn't the only one with a stake in the case.

Insanity seems to rule the financial markets and many investors are driven by delusion and anxiety. Could everything you thought you knew about investing be wrong? The Austrian School’s approach provides the needed respite for investors caught in inflationary treadmills. Conventional investment experts often overlook economic developments, which may become a hazard for mainstream investors. Instead, the Austrian School of Economics has proved itself as an independent approach beyond the interests of politicians and bankers.

Blockchain technology has been called the greatest innovation since the Internet. Governments and companies are rushing to implement blockchain technology in a range of areas that could impact every person on the planet within a few years. Is blockchain technology one of the greatest technological revolutions in history, or is it just hype? Will blockchain technology cause governments and banking systems to change the way they process information, or will it be business as usual? In this book we'll look at the answers to these questions along with addressing the different sides of the arguments for and against blockchain technology. Blockchain is not just bitcoin; blockchain technology is much bigger than bitcoin, and it is predicted to change the world.

The Big Three in Economics reveals the battle of ideas among the three most influential economists in world history: Adam Smith, representing laissez faire; Karl Marx, reflecting the radical socialist model; and John Maynard Keynes, symbolizing big government and the welfare state. History comes alive in this fascinating story of opposing views that continue to play a fundamental role in today's politics and economics.

Blind Visionaries and AI: Seeing Differently explores how people living with vision loss are reshaping their lives through artificial intelligence and other technologies. Edited by Dagmar Jamieson, who lost her sight to cone-rod dystrophy, and Mark Rawleigh, diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa, the book gathers the voices of blind and partially sighted artists, scholars, and researchers who have embraced AI tools in creative and practical ways.

How to Age Disgracefully isn’t a guide to graceful decline—it’s a battle cry for living louder, laughing harder, and refusing to fade into beige. Society tells us to “act our age.” Translation? Disappear quietly, wear sensible shoes, and stop embarrassing the family. Mark Wilder calls nonsense on that. With wit as sharp as a raised eyebrow and stories that will make you howl with laughter, this unapologetic manifesto shows you how to swap polite invisibility for outrageous freedom.

In his Rousas John Rushdoony: A Brief History of the Life and Ministry of My Father, Mark Rushdoony offers an intimate account of one of the most influential—and controversial—Christian thinkers of the 20th century. Rather than a psychological biography or hagiography, this volume chronicles the facts of R. J. Rushdoony’s life, shaped by faith, conviction, and an uncompromising view of Christ’s lordship over all of life.

Most productivity advice asks one thing: do more. Productive Without Collapse asks a different question: how do you do the right work and still have the energy to enjoy the life that work is meant to buy? Drawing on neuroscience, sleep science, behavioral psychology, and real-world case studies, this book replaces myths of hustle with a durable architecture for performance. You’ll discover why willpower fails, how ultradian rhythms shape your best thinking, and why rest is not indulgence — it’s infrastructure.

We want to make sure that you pass your examination with confidence. To give you every chance of passing this year, we have prepared over 100 practice questions for you, with full answers in Chapter 5. These practice questions are multiple choice and derived from the official list of 100 questions. The aim of this section is to build up your familiarity with the content of the test, so you are ready to answer the official questions.

Ride into the heart of the Old West with Bounty Hunter Nate Landry: Major Issues — a gripping Western adventure audiobook by Mark L. Redmond, brought to life in his own powerful narration. In the rugged wilds of the Arizona Territory, justice is swift and survival is earned. Nate Landry, a fearless bounty hunter, lives by a simple code: deliver the law where none exists. But when Anna Thomas pleads for his help to rescue her kidnapped son from the same outlaws who murdered her husband, Nate refuses—until he learns the name of the man behind it all.

When Sarah Jensen agrees to house-sit for her aunt and uncle, she expects a quiet retreat in the woods. What she finds is silence that watches her, shadows that move, and a creeping sense that she’s been led there for a reason. Unseen and ancient, the Wrenkle curse has marked generations of women—and now it’s watching her. As the lines blur between reality and nightmare, Sarah must uncover the dark truth behind her family’s past before it consumes her. But in a house full of secrets, some doors were never meant to be opened.

Men Get Depressed Too: Breaking the Silence, Finding Strength is a straight-talking, practical guide for men who are tired of carrying the weight alone. Written with honesty and compassion, bestselling author Mark Anthony challenges the stigma around male depression and shows that real strength comes not from silence, but from courage, connection, and action.

Affording and Surviving College describes a family's journey through the college process and examines three siblings' experiences with three separate results: success, mediocre results, and complete failure. The book explains the reasons behind each success and failure and then provides a plan for future families to create their own path to college success without going broke.

Charlie Cooper, ein Mitglied der verdeckten Gruppe fünfzehn, reist nach Israel, um seinen entfremdeten Halbbruder Freddy zu finden, der geheimnisvollerweise verschwunden ist. Freddys Verbindungen zu NetGuardian, einer CyberSecurity-Firma, die in zweifelhafte Aktivitäten verwickelt ist, führt Cooper in ein gefährliches Netz aus Industriespionage, hochmoderner Überwachungstechnologie und der skrupellosen Welt der Geheimdienste.

NATIONAL BESTSELLER True success doesn’t happen overnight. The New York Times bestselling author of Win the Day reveals a life-changing truth about achievement: God is building you up steadily so you’re ready for overnight success. “How did you go bankrupt?” asked a character in...

In 2011, Mark Herzlich became a starting linebacker for a New York Giants team that would win the Super Bowl - just two years after he had been told that he would never play football again. Now Herzlich tells his triumphant story for the first time. Mark Herzlich fought a battle against cancer, against statistics, and some days against himself. Told with candor and raw emotion, this is a story for anyone who has ever fought to beat the odds, for anyone who has ever been told that what they are about to attempt is next to impossible.

Before Mark Epstein became a medical student at Harvard and began training as a psychiatrist, he immersed himself in Buddhism through experiences with such influential Buddhist teachers as Ram Dass, Joseph Goldstein, and Jack Kornfield. The positive outlook of Buddhism and the meditative...

The Etymologicon is a completely unauthorized guide to the strange underpinnings of the English language. It explains: How you get from “gruntled” to “disgruntled”; why you are absolutely right to believe that your meager salary barely covers “money for salt”; how the biggest chain of coffee shops in the world (hint: Seattle) connects to whaling in Nantucket; and what precisely the Rolling Stones have to do with gardening.

Between May 1944 and his return home in November 1945, Roy wrote letters almost daily to Carmela from the Pacific. As he wrote to Carmela, “One of the things that will keep us together in spirit will be the letters. We must keep them flowing in an unbroken chain.” On one hand, they are indeed love letters; on the other hand, they are historic documents. In writing Roy & Carmela, Mark Brown, Roy and Carmela’s youngest son, put together a history of the U.S. war against Japan from Roy’s unique perspective in Saipan.