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Trevor and Bax are two broke college grads who dream of breaking out of suburbia, breaking into big money tech careers, and retiring young. But as they flounder from one gig economy job to another, Trevor falls for an online conspiracy theorist's whacko beliefs. Bax watches with skepticism as his pal joins an online tribe of like-minded lonely oddballs.And when Trevor takes a wrong turn on the Internet, government authorities are watching. Swirl is a timely comic novel about San Francisco tech nerds, the fervent faith behind conspiracy theories, and the culture of 'fake it till you make it.'

A tale of love, danger, and deception set during the Berlin Airlift.

The Wars of the Roses is one of the most dramatic and fascinating periods in medieval history. Much has been written about the leading personalities, bitter dynastic rivalries, political intrigues, and the rapid change of fortune on the battlefields of England and Wales. However, there is one aspect that has been often overlooked, the role of castles in the conflict. Dan Spencer's original study traces their use from the outbreak of civil war in the reign of Henry VI in the 1450s to the triumph of Henry VII some thirty years later. Using a wide range of narrative, architectural, financial and administrative sources, he sheds new light on the place of castles within the conflict, demonstrating their importance as strategic and logistical centres, bases for marshalling troops, and as fortresses Dan Spencer's book provides a fascinating contribution to the literature on the Wars of the Roses and to the study of siege warfare in the Middle Ages.

The Wars of the Roses is one of the most dramatic and fascinating periods in medieval history. Much has been written about the leading personalities, bitter dynastic rivalries, political intrigues, and the rapid change of fortune on the battlefields of England and Wales. However, there is one aspect that has been often overlooked, the role of castles in the conflict. Dan Spencer's original study traces their use from the outbreak of civil war in the reign of Henry VI in the 1450s to the triumph of Henry VII some thirty years later. Using a wide range of narrative, architectural, financial and administrative sources, he sheds new light on the place of castles within the conflict, demonstrating their importance as strategic and logistical centres, bases for marshalling troops, and as fortresses Dan Spencer's book provides a fascinating contribution to the literature on the Wars of the Roses and to the study of siege warfare in the Middle Ages.

A funny thing happened in a parallel universe. Charlie awakens from anesthesia in a dark cavern. A science team was supposed to be on hand to greet him, but they're nowhere to be found. He doesn't know what strange new world he's entered. In a lonely corner of Oregon, Melinda sleepwalks through her life. She sees her clients, assists her aging parents, cares for her cat. Forty-one and single, she leads a drab existence. What if something, or someone, changed all that? Charlie reenters Melinda's life and leads her on a quixotic journey up and down the West Coast, across alternate universes, into their mutual pasts, and through the myriad what-ifs of love and fate. In another of his signature comic adventures, Dan Spencer spins a quirky tale about sanity, reality, mortality, and Schrodinger's cat.

First comprehensive study of English artillery in the late Middle Ages, bringing out its full impact on areas beyond the military. One of the most important technological developments of the Middle Ages was the adoption of gunpowder weapons in medieval Europe. From the fourteenth century onwards, this new technology was to eventually transform the conduct ofwarfare beyond all recognition with important implications for European and global history. Guns came to be used in all aspects of military operations, with kings, nobles and burgesses all spending large sums of money on these prestigious weapons. The growing effectiveness of gunpowder artillery prompted major changes in the design of fortifications, the composition of armies, the management of logistics and administrative systems. This book is the first full-length study of the unique English experience of gunpowder weapons, tracing their development from their introduction in the reign of Edward III to the end of the fifteenth century. The rich records of the English Exchequer and urban accounts are used to explore their role in campaigns, in sieges, on the battlefield, at sea and their role in the defence of towns, royal castles and the fortifications of the Pale of Calais. It provides a comprehensive framework for the speed of technological advances and the factors responsible for these changes, as well as an in-depth discussion of individual gun types. DAN SPENCER obtained his PhD from the University of Southampton.

No one sees us the way our pets do - and this pet has plans of his own . . .When solitary and struggling A&E doctor Ivy invites the Geologist home one night, her cat Berry's hackles are raised. As the Geologist becomes more and more a part of Berry's life, Berry determines to get rid of him. Meanwhile, as Ivy wrestles with her feelings for boyfriends old and new, she's entirely unaware of her cat's designs . . .Shifting between the perspectives of Ivy and Berry, we watch them tussle over who they are, how they got there and what they desire.

No one sees us the way our pets do - and this pet has plans of his own . . . When solitary and struggling A&E doctor Ivy invites the Geologist home one night, her cat Berry's hackles are raised. As the Geologist becomes more and more a part of Berry's life, Berry determines to get rid of him. Meanwhile, as Ivy wrestles with her feelings for boyfriends old and new, she's entirely unaware of her cat's designs . . . Shifting between the perspectives of Ivy and Berry, we watch them tussle over who they are, how they got there and what they desire.

Listen up, parents! Your children may not be telling you all the amazing things going on in their lives. Or maybe you're just not listening! But Michael Pritchard has listened. And this PBS series host and award-winning youth counselor has some wondrous stories about your kids that you need to read.

The Battle of Agincourt on 25 October, 1415, remains one of the most glorious victories in British history, with a legacy that endures today. A pivotal moment in the Hundred Years War between France and England, it reinvigorated the English campaign in France and bolstered the English crown's hereditary claims to French land. Published to mark the 600th anniversary of this famous victory, The Agincourt Companion presents the captivating story of the battle; how Henry V led an outnumbered army to glory, the skill of the archers, and the core military tactics that proved so successful for the English army. Moreover it tells a wider story about warfare in the middle ages. Delving into the development and advances in weaponry, armour and tactics during this period and the impact this had on the battlefield, this is a richly detailed look at the world of medieval warfare.