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Scientists in the past few decades have made crucial discoveries about how our cosmos evolved over the past 13.8 billion years. But there remains a critical gap in our knowledge: We still know very little about what happened in the first seconds after the Big Bang. At the Edge of Time focuses on what we have recently learned and are still striving to understand about this most essential and mysterious period of time at the beginning of cosmic history.

The Saturday Review of Literature proclaims The Edge of Time is "a fundamentally honest and literate telling of one of the lesser-known chapters in the American saga." Revered by readers for over 50 years, Loula Grace Erdman tells the story of a young couple settling in the Texas Panhandle in the 1800s.

To stop her sadistic grandfather, Saul, and his band of time travelers from rewriting history, Kate must race to retrieve the CHRONOS keys before they fall into the Cyrists’ hands. If she jumps back in time and pulls the wrong key - one that might tip off the Cyrists to her strategy - her whole plan could come crashing down, jeopardizing the future of millions of innocent people. Kate’s only ally is Kiernan, who also carries the time-traveling gene.

Often compared to Margaret Atwood's The Handmaid’s Tale and Naomi Alderman's The Power - Woman on the Edge of Time has been hailed as a classic of speculative science fiction. Disturbing and forward thinking, Marge Piercy’s remarkable novel will speak to a new generation. Connie Ramos has been unjustly incarcerated in a mental institution with no hope of release. The authorities view her as a danger to herself and to others. Her family has given up on her. But Connie has a secret - a way to escape the confines of her cell. She can see the future.

John Kretschmer is sailing’s practical philosopher - as much a doer as a thinker. And that is the overarching theme of this chronicle of a sailing life. Often amusing, sometimes poignant, occasionally terrifying but always inspiring, his deeply personal account is a welcome reminder of the good life waiting at sea. With hundreds of thousands of nautical miles under his keel, John’s adventures have taken him several times around the world.

In today's cutthroat sales world, where sales professionals are constantly juggling multiple responsibilities and navigating a sea of relentless competitors, everyone is looking for an edge. What if that EDGE is found in a tool powerful enough to give you more time in your sales day, accelerate your productivity, and still leave room for the human touch that's vital to building relationships? Enter the game-changing world of Artificial Intelligence. Enter The AI Edge.

There exists a secret and highly illegal trade in mythological creatures and their artifacts. Certain individuals pay fortunes for a sliver of a satyr's hoof, a gryphon's claw, a basilisk's scale, or an angel's wing. Embroiled in the hidden world of the Relics, creatures known as the Kin, Angela Gough is now on the run in the United States. Forty years ago the town of Longford was the site of a deadly disease outbreak that wiped out the entire population. Now the town is revealed again. The Kin have an interest in the ruins.

The roots of psychological conflict. 1 April 1980. Duration: 82 minutes. Has humanity taken a wrong turn? What is the root of this tremendous inward conflict of humanity? When I am trying to become something, it is a constant battle. Can the brain itself see that it is caught in time and as long as it is moving in that direction conflict is eternal, endless? Can the mind realise, resolve a psychological problem immediately?

From the creator of the 100 Greatest Invention Podcast, and the philosopher behind the Monetary Revolution comes a brand new philosophy podcast which seeks to push the bounds of human knowledge and understanding far beyond that which we can see with our own eyes. Interests include: political philosophy, philosophy of time, philosophy of economics, sovereign individualism, the ethics of pleasure, and philosophy through literature.

Per fermare il sadico Saul e la sua banda di viaggiatori nel tempo impegnata a riscrivere la Storia, Kate Pierce-Keller deve essere pronta a tutto e recuperare le chiavi chronos prima che finiscano nelle mani sbagliate. I seguaci di Saul, organizzati in una setta ricca e potente, hanno predetto un'apocalisse che, se portata a compimento, cancellerebbe dalla faccia della terra chiunque non condivida la loro fede. Per Kate, ogni viaggio nel tempo è un'occasione per scoprire qualcosa di più sul piano diabolico che Saul ha ordito.

Leading companies invest a lot of resources into competitive intelligence, so why are they still caught off guard by the actions and reactions of their competitors? In Inside the Competitor’s Mindset, John Horn shares proven techniques to help businesses think like the competition and understand why they act the way they do. The keys to unlocking this mindset are cognitive empathy and a strategic approach to competitive insight that focuses on the “why” of a competitor’s move, and not just on “what happened.”

This book breaks through both the hype and the doom-and-gloom surrounding automation and the deployment of artificial intelligence-enabled—“smart”—systems at work. Management and technology experts Thomas Davenport and Steven Miller show that, contrary to widespread predictions, prescriptions, and denunciations, AI is not primarily a job destroyer. Rather, AI changes the way we work—by taking over some tasks but not entire jobs, freeing people to do other, more important and more challenging work.

The one habit that can improve almost every leadership skill. There is a simple practice that can improve nearly every component of leadership excellence and it doesn't require adding anything to your busy schedule. In The Mindfulness Edge, you'll discover how a subtle inner shift, called mindfulness, can transform things that you already do every day into opportunities to become a better leader.

Bold conversations where AI, cybersecurity, and digital infrastructure intersect. From data center strategy and power resilience to emerging threats and tech trends, we explore what's really happening at the edge of innovation — and what's coming next. Brought to you by The ANTARA Group.

The Scalpel's Edge is a podcast hosted by Dr. Tim Sayed, a leading plastic surgeon and physician innovator, dedicated to exploring the forefront of excellence and wellness. The show delves into cutting-edge medical technologies, industry controversies, and innovative approaches to healthcare and personal growth. With insightful discussions featuring top leaders and innovators from healthcare and beyond, the podcast aims to optimize performance, enhance wellness, and deepen self-understanding. Listeners can follow the podcast on platforms like Apple and Spotify to join this journey into ...

It is the fall of 1867. Twenty-two years have passed since Tim Colter and his family were ambushed on the Oregon Trail, forcing the young boy to grow up, forge ahead, and find an unlikely ally in one-eyed mountain man Jed Reno. Now a widowed deputy, US marshal, and Civil War veteran, Colter is finally ready to remarry and settle down - until a dangerous new assignment becomes a life-or-death struggle for the soul of a town and the heart of its people....

Coffee Time at the Water's Edge is produced by Water's Edge Church in Virginia Beach. Dr. Steven Roby, Rodney Buse and a wonderful cast of guest (Noah Shaffer, Pastor Adam Rastetter and Dr. Kevin Newman) discuss Christian life topics, Social situation, and Theology.

"Race Tightens; Clinton Holds Narrow Edge in New Times/CBS Poll" is from the November 03, 2016 US section of The New York Times. It was written by Jonathan Martin, Dalia Sussman and Megan Thee Brenan and narrated by Kristi Burns.

"For an Edge in a Faster NHL, Players Are Turning to Figure Skaters" is from the April 16, 2016 Sports section of The New York Times. It was written by Matt Higgins and narrated by Keith Sellon-Wright.

When legends come to life, the world trembles from a single name. Ronin. Once-heroes from a different age, they wield elemental powers: wind, water, fire, stone, forest, sun, moon, flesh, and metal. At the same time, a young man discovers his best friend with a sword in her stomach and dark wings sprouting from her back. Guards rush to the scene and accuse him of the act, and he is forced to flee.