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In his 1998 book, The Threat, Jacobs uncovered disconcerting reports about aliens' plans for the future of Earth. He reported that a "change" is coming; a future when very human-like hybrids would intermingle with humans in everyday life. "Soon we will all be together," the aliens said. "Soon everyone will be happy and everyone will know his place."

It was supposed to be a routine trip for the members of the Gordian Division, both human and AI: fly out to Saturn, inspect the construction of their latest time machines, then fly back. But when the division’s top scientist and chief engineer are killed in the same freak accident, suspicions of foul play run deep. Detective Isaac Cho is sent in to investigate, but he has more on his mind than just a new case. His superiors have saddled him with an exchange officer from the neighboring Admin—Special Agent Susan Cantrell.

Doctor Benjamin Schröder was far from a man of action. In fact, he was a history teacher - chairman of the Castle Rock University history department - and if his life wasn't perfect, it was close. Until, that is the discussion of his star student Elzbietá Abramowski's dissertation on Operation Oz, the Pacific Allies' invasion of Vladivostok, was brutally interrupted. The psychotic episode that turned his entire world upside down struck with absolutely no warning, and it was more terrifying than anything he should have been able to imagine.

Decades of GMing experience! Whether it’s advice from grognards who were running games at the dawn of RPGs, or suggestions from the new generation of game designers, these 21 essays by experts are here to help you improve your GMing skills and create fun, amazing, memorable campaigns that’ll be talked about for years. In this audiobook, master GMs and storytellers give you advice about solo campaigns, shy players, cell phones, and making rulings on the fly.

What is financial independence? Is it having enough money to live a normal life, or is it having so much money that you just don’t care about expenses? Everyone wants to be independent, but as you've likely experienced, getting there is not as simple as it looks. There are a variety of pitfalls along the way, and a single mistake can set you back by years. Fortunately, there is a blueprint or method for you to follow. It’s quite simple.

Let us be your guide to bedtime, with a collection of eight classic bedtime stories to delight and entertain your little ones.

The Weltall Tournament’s professional VR games were supposed to be a symbol of cooperation between SysGov and its militaristic neighbor, the Admin. But that was before star Admin player Elly Sako received a death threat, written in blood next to a copy of her own severed head. The Admin’s Department of Temporal Investigation swiftly seizes control of the crime scene, and the tournament transforms into a flashpoint of charged politics and conflicting jurisdictions.

The Atlas Corporation was all set to tear apart the planet Mercury—converting its resources into a swarm of solar-collecting megastructures—when Esteban Velasco, lead Atlas engineer, is found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. Detective Isaac Cho and Special Agent Susan Cantrell, both eager to return to active duty despite close calls on their last case, are sent in to assess the situation. Their superiors expect a simple declaration of suicide, but Velasco’s death proves anything but typical.

Agent Raibert Kaminski and the crew of the Transtemporal Vehicle Kleio have stumbled across a temporal implosion that has claimed two whole universes, and neither Raibert nor his crew can ­ figure out what caused this calamity, or how to stop its spread. Meanwhile, old colleagues of Raibert’s from the Antiquities Rescue Trust, together with a version of Samuel Pepys transplanted from the 17th century into the 30th, have proposed an expedition into the past. The goal? To branch the timeline by preventing the Plague of Justinian, one of the worst pandemics in human history.

The Best Role in Roleplaying! Whether you're a new game master or a seasoned vet looking for a new angle to shake up your game, these 19 essays by expert game masters help construct your campaign from the ground up - and keep your players engaged until the dramatic conclusion. Complete with discussions on plotting, tone, branching storytelling, pacing, and crafting action scenes, you'll find all the tips and advice you need to take on the best role in role-playing - and become an expert game master, too!

The go-to poddy for ALL your pop culture needs, wants and desires. With self proclaimed pop culture gurus, Sarah MacKenzie and Jacob David taking to the mic to keep you covered, expect a whole lotta chaos and giggles as we dive into the world of Poppy C together! In our ROUNDUP episodes, we'll be keeping you up to date on all the latest happenings in the world of Poppy C - discussing the hottest trending topics, the latest pop music, and all the celeb shenanigans. We've got you covered and you'll never be out of the loop again. In our REWIND episodes, we're going back in time to revisit ...

Master Builder's Path is a faith-based podcast hosted by David Jacob Smith, a seasoned life coach and Christian ministry leader. This spiritually-rich podcast offers profound insights into living a purposeful life aligned with Christian values and principles. David Jacob Smith brings a wealth of experience to the podcast: - Founder of Master Builder Coaching and Kingdom Coaching Institute - Certified Christian Life Coach with over two decades of ministry experience - Author and speaker passionate about helping others discover their God-given purpose Within each concise yet impactful episode ...

I lost my job and got sick of working for The Man. So I am engaging a passion I’ve had since I was young and going into a brand new career in Voiceover. This is my story. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/david-jacobs/support

Technical help for Voiceover Artists

Meet the guys - Bryant, Charles, David and Jacob

<> Impacts of Tech on Society and Culture

Interviews with the experts behind the biggest apps in the App Store. Hosts David Barnard and Jacob Eiting dive deep to unlock insights, strategies, and stories that you can use to carve out your slice of the 'trillion-dollar App Store opportunity'.

In Berlin Mitte ist immer was los, deswegen besprechen Masha und David jede Woche nicht nur den neusten Gossip von der Straße, sondern reden auch über Themen rund um Politik, Gesellschaft und Social Media aus aller Welt.

Welcome to one of the longest running rock and roll Podcasts. Music and commentary from the original Rock and Roll Jew

Robots are now in every aspect of our daily lives, from helping in nursing homes to steering our cars and working the factory floor. Once human to do’s, now packaged into services. Peering into and sometimes beyond the hype of Industry 5.0, The Internet of Things and AI, two service designers, Jacob and David, talk to the people designing how our world will work in and after the automation revolution. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.