Silicon Seduction


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Industrial espionage tests personal and national ethics, risking the unthinkable, when ex-lovers cross paths in Silicon Valley. After graduating from Stanford in 1968 with a degree in international law, Michael Whitaker honored his fathers last wish to serve his country and lead a good and meaningful life by committing to protect proprietary technology from dangerous factions and governments. But that was before he fell for Charmaine Walker, cruel fate separated and scared them, and a French industrial secrets broker slaughtered Michaels partners from Jackson Hole to Manila. When circuit designs that could trigger Armageddon are stolen from a secret facility, Michael is driven to to find the technology and avenge his mentors murder. Though warned of dangerous and beautiful woman sourcing the lethal commerce, he tracks the thiefs exotic accomplice from Cebu to Silicon Valley not realizing that following the package to her door may jeopardize everything that matters to himand endanger the safety of the world. A juicy genre bending tale by a Silicon Valley insider a smart read filled with action, romance, and espionage that readers will think about long after they close the book.




The Next Digital Decade


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Seductions of Place


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Cartier and Lew's interesting and informative book explores contemporary issues in travel and tourism and human geography, and the complex cultural, political, and economic activities at stake in touristed landscapes as a result of globalization.




Christian Sex Ed


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According to a survey of two thousand Christians done by Christian Sex Ed. Ministries, 91 percent believe that the community of faith doesn’t talk enough about sexual purity. Christian Sex Ed is the answer to that problem. As you read through these pages, you will learn about sex in an educational, scientific, transparent, and—above all else—a biblical manner. Not only will you be educated about sex, but you will be equipped to walk in sexual purity. After spending twelve years as a slave to sexual sin, Pastor Dane shares the biblical and practical steps that helped him overcome a life of sexual immorality and walk in continuous freedom. Dane Fragger is the founder of Christian Sex Ed. Ministries. Millions of believers around the world who desire to learn about dating, sex, and sexual purity view his content each month. In addition, Dane serves as a pastor in Los Angeles, California, where he lives with his beautiful wife and lovely daughters.




Getting to the Better Future


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Renesch puts forth a vision for historic transformation for all humankind as he pictures a global future full of possibilities--a much "better future" than the one that appears most likely if we rely upon forecasts based on existing trends. Not only that, the author points directly to the business community as the segment of our society that can best lead the rest of the world in such an incredible transition for all humanity.




Behind the Silicon Curtain


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An eloquent, inside account of trouble in the ersatz paradise of Silicon Valley...The expose of the 'clean rooms' will shock readers...Discussions of computer hackers...and desperate entrepreneurs condemn the corporate atmosphere...The documentation and...daring are commendable.--"Kirkus Reviews"




Killer commodities


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Killer Commodities enters the increasingly heated debate regarding consumer culture with a critical examination of the relationship between corporate production of goods for profit and for public health. This collection analyzes the nature and public health impact of a wide range of dangerous commercial products from around the world, and it addresses the question of how policies should be changed to better protect the public, workers, and the environment.




Behind the Silicon Curtain


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Next


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A nonfiction armchair journey into the near future, "Next" breaks down the art of trend-tracking that made the authors' company, The Department of the Future, one of the most sought-after in the world.