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The rivetingly strange story of the world's most expensive bottle of wine, and the even stranger characters whose lives have intersected with it. The New York Times bestseller, updated with a new epilogue, that tells the true story of a 1787 Ch teau Lafite Bordeaux--supposedly owned by Thomas Jefferson--that sold for $156,000 at auction and of the eccentrics whose lives intersected with it. Was it truly entombed in a Paris cellar for two hundred years? Or did it come from a secret Nazi bunker? Or from the moldy basement of a devilishly brilliant con artist? As Benjamin Wallace unravels the mystery, we meet a gallery of intriguing players--from the bicycle-riding British auctioneer who speaks of wines as if they are women to the obsessive wine collector who discovered the bottle. Suspenseful and thrillingly strange, this is the vintage tale of what could be the most elaborate con since the Hitler diaries. "Part detective story, part wine history, this is one juicy tale, even for those with no interest in the fruit of the vine. . . . As delicious as a true vintage Lafite." --BusinessWeek

The post-apocalyptic world isn't that bad. Sure, there are mutants. But, for the people of New Hope, daily life isn't so much a struggle of finding food or medicine as it is trying to find a new shortstop for their kickball team. This makes it difficult for a post-apocalyptic warrior to find work. Thankfully, an army full of killers is making its way to the peaceful town and plans to raze it to the ground. Only a fully trained post-apocalyptic nomadic warrior can stop them. Two have offered their services. One is invited to help. The other is sent to roam the wasteland. Did the townspeople make the right decision? Will they be saved? Did they find a shortstop? What's with all the bears? Find out in Post-Apocalyptic Nomadic Warriors, the first book in the Duck and Cover Adventures. It's the end of the world as you've never known it.

A "highly entertaining" (The Wall Street Journal) investigation into the mysterious identity of Bitcoin's creator and a deep dive into crypto's utopian origin story--from The New York Times bestselling author of The Billionaire's Vinegar "Could be the best mystery story of the past twenty years."--James Patterson "Superb."--David Grann, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Wager, Killers of the Flower Moon, and The Lost City of Z In October 2008, someone going by the name Satoshi Nakamoto posted a white paper outlining "a peer-to-peer electronic cash system" called Bitcoin to an arcane listserv populated by Cypherpunks. No one in the community had heard of Nakamoto, and just as people were starting to wonder who he was, he vanished. As the years passed, and the scope of Nakamoto's achievement became clear, the truth of his identity grew into the greatest unsolved mystery of our time. The Mysterious Mr. Nakamoto traces Benjamin Wallace's attempt to unmask the figure behind the currency and the world it wrought. Nakamoto's Bitcoin at first seemed destined to fulfill the dreams of fringe 1990s utopians for a currency set free from governments and big banks. Yet after he disappeared, his creation took on a strange new life in the financial markets, where rampant speculation fueled a vision of crypto as a potential windfall, inviting charlatans and scammers and opening a vast gulf between Bitcoin's idealistic origins and its troubled reputation. But who was Nakamoto? Whoever he was could rightly claim to have invented one of the most important technologies of the new century. And Nakamoto was a billionaire--his Bitcoin wallet held an untouched eleven-figure fortune waiting to be claimed. With the same propulsive-narrative flair that made his New York Times bestseller The Billionaire's Vinegar an instant success, Benjamin Wallace presents a page-turning work of investigative journalism. Tracking leads from London to Oslo to Los Angeles, from coastal Australia to the Arizona desert, he takes readers through a rogues' gallery tour of Nakamoto suspects--from benevolent geniuses like cryptographer Hal Finney to difficult ones like a reclusive polymath known to his followers only as Jim; from the mercurial Australian Craig Wright, who claims to be Nakamoto, to a secret team at the National Security Agency. With the forensic skill of Sherlock Holmes and the storytelling verve of Arthur Conan Doyle, Wallace follows the trail of computer code and personal writings to the heart of the Nakamoto mystery while interrogating the very nature of mystery itself.

The greatest adventure ever written. Now with bears Join Danger Bear and his friends as they embark on Odysseus' ten year journey home from the Trojan War. It's a coloring adventure filled with gods, goddesses, cyclops, monsters, and a lot of really, really bad luck. Introduce your child to one of the greatest works of Western literature with this fun-filled coloring adventure.

A Laugh-Out-Loud Look at the End of the World.Even a mushroom cloud has a silver lining. Jerry has carved out a new life in the wasteland as a post-apocalyptic nomadic warrior. He travels the country, fights mutants, defends towns against bloodthirsty raiders... the usual. It's a pretty good life, all things considered. But when a face from his past shows up in a new town, everything changes. Now, to save the people of New Hope, he must face a past he's tried desperately to leave behind. And also stop a death truck, fight off super smart bears and travel through the heart of the Dallas jungles. Read the book readers are calling "Mad Max meets the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy."

A Thrill a Minute (If you read fast enough.)In the middle of the Gulf of Mexico, on a chain of manmade islands, Steve Bennett finds himself thrust into a world he doesn't understand. An unexpected inheritance places him among the world's wealthiest people. His best friend, Paul, is more than happy to stand by him as Steve works through his newfound affluence. Right until the pair stumbles upon a secret that could change the world forever.The Action Never Stops (As long as you keep reading. Don't be a quitter.)Their discovery puts the two friends in the sights of conspirators and killers that will stop at nothing to see their plans fulfilled. Steve and Paul must evade the killers, escape the islands and save the world. Of course, they have no training, no allies and no idea what they're doing. They're not really in the best shape. And, Paul's really not the brightest guy.The Pages Turn Themselves (Actually, that's not true. You still have to do that.)The action unfolds across the chain of luxury islands with boat chases, car chases, blazing guns, beautiful women, charging rhinos, castles (okay, it's just one castle) daring escapes, dirty limericks, deadly villains and more.Read the thrilling adventure that spent over a year at the top of the charts.Read Tortugas Rising.

Join the world's greatest adventurer on his greatest adventure in the world.Raised from birth to be a force for justice, Damian Stockwell has forever trained to combat the evils of the world. Blessed with the physique of a demigod and one of the world's foremost minds, he travels the globe on a quest to confront evil and punch it in the face. At his disposal is a vast fortune, an endless array of gadgets and loyal friends.Now, on the eve of World War II, his old friend, Nikola Tesla, delivers grave news. The plans to his greatest weapons have been stolen and the forces of evil intend to use them against America. His patriotism inflamed, Stockwell begins the hunt for the missing plans. If he's to save America, he'll have to punch his way through Nazis, ninjas and the mad science of the Master of Lighting himself.It's action and adventure of the highest order in The Bulletproof Adventures of Damian Stockwell: Terrors of Tesla.

They've got bounty hunters on their trail, a kingdom against them and no one they can trust. A price on their heads has driven Jerry, the post-apocalyptic nomadic warrior, Erica and their loyal mastiff west in search of a new beginning. But when their truck breaks down in what was once southern Colorado they are swept into an epic quest at the behest of King Elias, ruler of the Kingdom of the Five Peaks.On their quest they will meet old friends and new foes, mutant cannibals, savage mountain men, fearsome knights and much, much more.Powered by gold and driven by steam, the kingdom has risen from the ashes of the apocalypse into a realm of prosperity and relative peace. The king has offered them a new start within the walls of the kingdom. But is the prize worth it?It's the end of the world as you've never known it.

Being a father is an amazing and dangerous experience. Don't go into it unprepared.Watch Your Junk and other Advice for Expectant Fathers tackles the subjects that other baby books ignore: - Why you shouldn't touch the wand in the sonogram room- The exact moment your opinion no longer counts- How friends and family will respond to the news- How TV and baby classes have lied to us- Which poop jokes to expect in the delivery room- How to convert diapers into usable guilt- How to insure your child says your name firstAnd much, much moreWatch Your Junk includes a special twin version of fatherhood in the event that you are so much a man that you knocked up your wife twice at the same time.Don't go into fatherhood unprepared, read Watch Your Junk and other Advice for Expectant Fathers today and know what to expect before it's too late.------------------What readers are saying: ★★★★★ A book for dads that moms will enjoy too. I was curious about it and decided to check it out. I was originally just going to read the 1st chapter or so to see if my husband would like it but next thing I know I had read the whole book in one night. This book is hilarious. ★★★★★ Finally an actually funny parenting book Sick of fatherhood books that give you a bunch of bulls*it info that probably does pertain to you? This book is the answer to the plethora of fatherhood books you have been wading through looking for an enjoyable read. This book is for guys (and gals) who want to learn something but not be bored to tears reading through a daddy advice book. The author is funny, knowledgeable, and candid. He seems like a guy you might have beers with while on a baby play date. Thank you for this book Benjamin Wallace.★★★★★ Not just for dads ...but dads should read. Pregnant wife here. This was an amazing read Sarcastic, funny, and poop-filled. I laughed. Like hearty, scare-the-dogs, wake the neighbors laughed. I also cried, but I chock that up to hormones. I got this for my spouse, but I'm nosey, so I read it first. Now my spouse who hates reading about anything but weapons and boomsticks has to read it. ★★★★★ The Only Book He'd Read - He LOVED It Bought this for my husband when we found out I was expecting. He LOVED it. The author is down-to-earth and hilarious. My husband said "it felt like one of the bros just talking to me." The only pregnancy book he would pick up, and once he did, he didn't want to put it down. Definitely recommend to first-time parents-to-be.★★★★★ Best book ever Best book ever I bought it for my husband to read before the birth of our first kiddo. I had to read it before I gave it to him and I was on the floor cracking up. He enjoyed the book and found it to be really funny. He hates reading and said he couldn't put it down ★★★★★ If you need to get your man to really read one of these books this is the one. It's funny enough to keep them entertained and laughing out loud while sharing very insightful information. I read it myself first to know which info he was getting and I was surprised. Very good.★★★★★ My husband LOVES reading this book and can't put it down It's hilarious and he just laughes while reading it. One thing he likes so much is the book is written by a Dad from a typical dad's perspective. Great read I am so glad I bought it for my husband He is teaching me things ★★★★★ Great funny book Hilarious and absolutely accurate about being a dad. My wife was frustrated because I kept having to read her "one more line."★★★★★ Friggin hilarious- and informative. This guy is awesome. So funny, and so spot-on. My daughter is now 15 weeks. So far this book is absolutely right about what to expect. I just hope he's wrong about the poop smearing pa

John, Chris and Erik are neighbors in the quaint subdivision of The Creeks of Sage Valley Phase II. The three men happily live the typical suburban family life. But, it's not all birthday parties and bounce houses. These men struggle every day to fulfill their roles as fathers, friends and husbands. They face challenges like grocery shopping under pressure, learning to be the Tooth Fairy and competing for Halloween bragging rights. Throw in Santa and the HOA and it all adds up to a whole lot of crap.This handsome volume includes: Dad vs. The Grocery Store - John would rather sit and watch the game, but his wife needs some things at the store. Can he complete the list and get back in time to see the end of the game? Dad vs. Halloween - Every Halloween, Chris has the scariest house on the block and gives out the best candy. But, this year, someone is showing him up and he'll stop at nothing to find out who. Dad vs. Santa - Erik has planned the perfect Christmas for his family. The plan is foolproof, bulletproof and flame retardant. Nothing can undo the hours of planning and preparation. Nothing except maybe odd-shaped packages, ill-timed fruitcakes or an errant neighborhood Santa Claus.Dad vs. The Tooth Fairy - Erik always has a plan and he's sure he would have figured out the whole Tooth Fairy thing eventually. But, when his three-year-old son takes a frisbee to the mouth, he's forced to speed things up. Between neighborhood kids with big mouths and unhelpful dentists he's going to need to improvise. Will he bend to the pressure of inflation? Will he get caught in the act? And, what do you do with those teeth anyway?Dad vs. The HOA (A novella) - There comes a time in every man's life when he must stand for the things he believes in. John doesn't believe in bagging his grass. So, when a new allergy-prone neighbor gets the HOA to require it, there's only one thing he can do - run for President of The Creeks of Sage Valley Phase II. John, Chris and Erik put aside most of their differences to run a campaign that they hope will see John elected as President and end the meddling of the rule-loving new kid on the block. Will they succeed? It's doubtful

There's a bounty hunter to catch, an army to shake and a biker gang full of dentists hot on his tail.The bounty hunter Mr. Christopher has kidnapped Erica and The Librarian and his dog, Chewy are desperate to get her back. Willie and Coy like money and they are after The Librarian to collect the price on his head. Hawk and his gang of wasteland raiders are after Willie and Coy for a breach of contact. In the powerful city of Alasis, a movement is growing and the people consider The Librarian a hero. Lord Invictus wants the movement stopped and has sent the fearsome and mysterious Skinners to finish what Mr. Christopher started. In the middle of it all is a city where the citizens prize freedom and equality above all other things, or else. And, of course, there are bears.

Breaking things is their business.As robot reclamation specialists, it's their job to stop rampaging robots that are no longer covered by a manufacturer's warranty. But while Jake and tight-knit his team are accustomed to dealing with a murderous nannybot, a killer scarecrow and the occasional vindictive dishwasher, they've never seen anything like this. All of the machines in the city are going rogue.It's up to these hardworking heroes to stop them and find out what's behind the robot uprising that everyone promised could never happen.

The end of the world as you've never known it.From the pages of the best-selling Duck & Cover Adventures comes thirteen stories of those who survived the apocalypse. Some would go on to be heroes, others villains, some were dogs and will stay dogs, but they all must contend with the horrors of the new world and find a way to survive in the wasteland that was America. HOW TO HOST AN INTERVENTIONGONE TO THE DOGSBUNKED UPPACK HUNTERSANIMAL'S CALLINGLAST BAND OF THE APOCALYPSEPRISONER'S DILEMMAALPHA DOGTHE TRIAL OF HARMEGGEDONWILLIE AND COY RIDE AGAININ A PERSON PACKNO QUARTEREVE OF THE APOCALYPSE Get this laugh-out-loud collection of stories from the Duck & Cover Adventures post-apocalyptic series now.