'Provocative, perceptive and ingenious' - A J Finn, author of The Woman in the Window A high-concept thriller from Oscar-nominated screenwriter Anthony McCarten. A New York Times Best Thriller Pick for 2023 Shortlisted for the Wilbur Smith Adventure Book Prize Perfect for fans of I Am Pilgrim and The Circle TWO HOURS TO VANISH Ten people are selected to Beta test a ground-breaking piece of spyware. Pioneered by tech-wunderkind Cy Baxter, FUSION can track anyone on earth. ONE CHANCE TO WIN Given two hours to 'Go Zero' – disappear off-grid – each Zero has thirty days to elude the sophisticated Capture Teams sent to find them. Anyone that beats FUSION will receive $3 million. If Cy's system proves itself, he wins a $90 billion contract with the CIA to revolutionize surveillance forever. ZERO ALTERNATIVES TO LOSING For Zero 10, Kaitlyn Day, the stakes are higher than money, and far more personal than Cy could have imagined. Kaitlyn needs to win to get what she wants, and Cy will stop at nothing to realize his ambitions. When the game’s timer hits zero, there will only be one winner. . . 'One of the best thrillers I've read in a long time. . . pure entertainment' – Douglas Preston, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Pendergast series 'As fast-paced as it is timely. . . wickedly taut' - Graham Moore, author of The Holdout Reader Praise for GOING ZERO: ‘I read it in a single day as it proved impossible to put down’ ‘***** a thrill ride right from the off’ ‘Twists and turns, prize money, tech, government contracts and lies. This book has it all’ ‘Fans of the techno-thriller will eat it up’ ‘As compelling as The Da Vinci Code and as fun and fast paced’ ‘***** Wow just wow! Absolutely loved this book’ ‘Hands down one of the best thrillers I’ve read lately’ ‘***** I cannot recommend this book highly enough’ ‘Had me on the edge of my seat and I couldn't put it down’ ‘All I can say is wow’

"In this volume, eleven leading scholars apply their expertise to understanding what (if anything) has changed and what has not, why the patterns are as they are, and just what the future might bring. Together, the authors address political, moral, and military factors in the decision to use or avoid military force. Case studies of the Gulf War and Bosnia, analyses of the role of women in the armed forces and the role of intelligence agencies, and studies of inter-branch and inter-agency tensions and cooperation inform the various chapters." "The volume will help scholars, policy makers, and concerned citizens contemplate national alternatives when force threatens."--BOOK JACKET.

A Fully-Updated, No-Nonsense Guide to Electronics Advance your electronics knowledge and gain the skills necessary to develop and construct your own functioning gadgets. Written by a pair of experienced engineers and dedicated hobbyists, Practical Electronics for Inventors, Fourth Edition, lays out the essentials and provides step-by-step instructions, schematics, and illustrations. Discover how to select the right components, design and build circuits, use microcontrollers and ICs, work with the latest software tools, and test and tweak your creations. This easy-to-follow book features new instruction on programmable logic, semiconductors, operational amplifiers, voltage regulators, power supplies, digital electronics, and more. Practical Electronics for Inventors, Fourth Edition, covers: Resistors, capacitors, inductors, and transformers Diodes, transistors, and integrated circuits Optoelectronics, solar cells, and phototransistors Sensors, GPS modules, and touch screens Op amps, regulators, and power supplies Digital electronics, LCD displays, and logic gates Microcontrollers and prototyping platforms Combinational and sequential programmable logic DC motors, RC servos, and stepper motors Microphones, audio amps, and speakers Modular electronics and prototypes

“Dale Brown is a superb storyteller.”— W. E. B. Griffin In this thrilling geopolitical adventure from New York Times bestselling legend Dale Brown, Brad McLanahan and the Space Force must fight to preserve America’s freedom when ruthless enemies forge an unlikely alliance to control not only the earth, but the moon and beyond Because its enemies never stop trying to undermine the security of the United States, the men and women who serve to protect America must always be vigilant. Few know this better than warriors Brad McLanahan and Nadia Rozek. Newly married, the two are just beginning to settle into their life together when they are called back into action. Though the Russians were badly defeated by Brad and the Iron Wolf Squadron in their previous bid for world dominance, they are back and doubling down on their quest for control of outer space. In addition to their cutting-edge weaponry, they have a formidable new ally: China’s energetic and ruthless leader, President Li Jun. To protect America and the rest of the free world from the Russians and the Chinese, the Americans plan to mine the moon’s helium-3 resources, which will allow them to fully exploit the revolutionary fusion power technology Brad and his team captured from the Russians aboard the Mars One weapons platform. But Russia’s minister of defense, Mikhail Leonov, and Li have devised a daring plan of their own. They are building a joint secret base on the moon’s far side fortified with a powerful Russian plasma rail gun that can destroy any spacecraft entering lunar orbit. If the heavily armed base becomes operational, it will give America’s enemies control over the world’s economic and military future. As this latest skirmish in the war for space accelerates, Brad, Nadia, and their compatriots in the Space Force must use their cunning and skill—and America’s own high-tech weaponry—to derail the Sino-Russian alliance and destroy their lunar site before it’s too late for the United States . . . and the entire world.

Provides up-to-date strategies for lowering taxes and claiming all available deductions, and includes information regarding the new Hurricane Katrina tax law.

Hundreds of DEDUCTIONS, CREDITS, and EXEMPTIONS--updated for 2014! Completely updated for the new tax year, How to Pay Zero Taxes 2014 reveals all the secrets for keeping as much of your money as the law allows. How to Pay Zero Taxes 2014 provides simple strategies that are sure to save you money--this year, next year, and beyond. From converting personal expenses into business deductions to avoiding--or surviving--an IRS audit, Jeff Schnepper's guide covers more deductions than any other tax book, all conveniently organized into six easy-access categories: exclusions, general deductions, "below the line" deductions, traditional tax shelters, and super tax shelters. How to Pay Zero Taxes provides everything you need to know about: New tax laws--including the new surtaxes on earned and unearned income Exemptions, credits, and exclusions Special capital gains and dividends rules Increased IRA and retirement plan limits Job hunting and relocation expenses Theft and casualty losses Child care and elder care Educational and Roth IRAs