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"This fearless, deeply reported book about laboratory accidents asks the haunting question some elite scientists don't want the public to entertain: Did the COVID-19 pandemic start with a lab leak in Wuhan, China? This is an obvious question. Yet there's been an extraordinary effort by government officials in China, as well as leading scientific experts in the United States and around the world, to shut down any investigation or discussion of the lab leak theory. In private, however, some of the world's elite scientists have seen a lab accident as a very real and horrifying possibility. They know what the public doesn't. Lab accidents happen with shocking frequency. Even at the world's best-run labs. That's among the revelations from Alison Young, the award-winning investigative reporter who has spent nearly 15 years uncovering shocking safety breaches at prestigious U.S. laboratories for USA Today and other respected news outlets. In Pandora's Gamble, Young goes deep into the troubling history -- and enormous risks -- of leaks and accidents at scientific labs. She takes readers on a riveting journey around the world to some of the worst lab mishaps in history, including the largely unknown stories of the lab workers at the U.S. Army's Camp Detrick who suffered devastating infections at alarming rates during World War II. And her groundbreaking reporting exposes for the first time disturbing new details about recent accidents at prestigious laboratories - and the alarming gaps in government oversight that put all of us at risk. Sourced through meticulous reporting and exclusive interviews with key players including Dr. Anthony Fauci, former CDC Director Tom Frieden and others, Young's examination reveals that the only thing rare about lab accidents is the public rarely finds out about them. Because when accidents happen, powerful people and institutions often work hard to keep the information secret"--

"A nameless undead awakens in an ancient crypt, and thus does the journey begin. Drawn mysteriously toward the horizon, he ventures into a land of perils beyond death. A once shining kingdom has been fractured, and mindless Hollows prowl the dark corners. To see it united and restored, the old king must be freed by his get-the youth Balarion. The undead and his companions, surviving champions of the halcyon era, accompany Balarion on this journey to release his father, battling foes both monstrous and clever. Yet it is not their enemies that give them doubt, it is their quest. Can a world so troubled truly be set right again, or is it fated to vanish into the dark?"--

The definitive, behind-the-scenes look at the most popular sitcom of the last decade, The Big Bang Theory, packed with all-new, exclusive interviews with the producers and entire cast.

The Ultra Reincarnation Party unleashes chaos upon the capital, stretching the academy’s forces to their limit! Sugimura leads the monster class into battle against a terrible foe but soon learns kaijin aren’t the only threat arrayed against them. With his back to the wall and the girls under his protection in mortal danger, the stalwart son of Kyushu rises to meet the challenge…!

Just as Iska and Unit 907 finally rescue Princess Sisbell, the Lord Yunmelngen abducts Rin and orders them back to the Imperial capital. Despite the obvious danger, Iska and company hurry to the heart of the Empire to both free their comrade and discover what transpired there a century ago during the creation of witches. But neither of these tasks will be easy, for the Eight Great Apostles are determined to end Iska’s pursuit of the truth. Meanwhile, disaster brews in the Nebulis Sovereignty!

Now a National Bestseller!The New York Times bestselling author of Woke Inc. makes the case that the essence of true American identity is to pursue excellence unapologetically and reject victimhood culture.

"Cyrus wants out. Trained to be an assassin in order to oust the invading Empire from his kingdom, Cyrus is now worried the price of his vengeance is too high. His old master has been keeping too many secrets to be trusted. And the mask he wears to hide his true identity and become the legendary "Vagrant" has started whispering to him in the dark. But the fight isn't over and the Empire has sent its full force to bear upon Cyrus's floundering revolution. He'll have to decide once and for all whether to become the thing he fears or lose the country he loves"--

"Fade to Black is the newest hit ghost hunting reality TV show. It's led by husband and wife team Matt and Claire Kirklin and features a dedicated crew of ghost-hunting experts. Episode Thirteen takes them to Matt's holy grail: the Paranormal Research Foundation. This crumbling, derelict mansion holds secrets and clues about the bizarre experiments that took place there in the 1970s. It's also, undoubtedly, haunted, and Matt hopes to use their scientific techniques and high tech gear to prove it. But, as the house begins to slowly reveal itself to them, proof of an afterlife might not be everything Matt dreamed of. A story told in broken pieces, in tapes, journals, correspondence, and research files, this is the story of Episode Thirteen--and how everything went horribly wrong"--

“i don’t care if i have to lose my position as loggervian royalty.” An ominous shadow falls over Rit and Red as they try their best to enjoy their new lives—the unscrupulous Fire Mage Dir, who still holds a grudge against them for thwarting his attempt to betray the Hero’s party, has made his way to Zoltan. Jealous of their happiness, he’s sure to do all that he can to ruin their lives. But just what is he plotting...?!

“WHAT IF I’M ABANDONED YET AGAIN?” Thanks to the boisterous Carsein and her new imperial bodyguards, Aristia is able to put her desperation aside and find her smile again. But when the dreaded invitation to the crown prince’s coming-of-age ceremony arrives before her father can return from the border regions, she’s overwhelmed with the daunting prospect of announcing her plans for the future to the emperor all by herself. If only there were just one person, one friend she could trust, to whom she could tell her story…

AND SO A NEW ROUTINE BEGINS. With winter behind them and spring in full bloom, the entire cast takes a new step forward. Haruto Fuwa has announced a new book series; Miyako Shirakawa joins Branch Hill Publishing and becomes a full-fledged professional editor; Chihiro is quickly becoming princess of the nerds at her college’s tabletop RPG club—and after his 40,000-word love letter, Itsuki Hashima has regained his groove, writing and attempting to become the protagonist of his own tale once more. Between gaming, traveling, drinking, and occasionally romancing, things are both changing and as ribald as usual—all while the popular romcom ensemble series approaches its conclusion!

"After gettin' quite the one-sided beatdown from the Demon Lord, who should show up but my hero? At least, that's what the label on the can says. But who knows? Maybe he has a useful skill that can defeat a Demon Lord...I need all the help I can get to save me, Vampy, and that dandy stud!! "--Provided by publisher.

The moment has arrived. Miyano knows. He knows Sasaki likes him. And Miyano has realized...he likes Sasaki back, in a BL romance kind of way. Step one: realization is complete—but step two: confession is much harder than he thought it’d be. Just how did the guy he’s crushing on work up the courage to say it to his face all those months ago?

BEST FRENEMIES FOREVER High-elf adventurer Cayna was exploring a dungeon where she was reunited with Opus, an old friend and rival from her gaming days. With two centuries since their last meeting, they’ve got a lot of ground to cover. And given Opus’s connections to the Admins, he just might be able to answer some of Cayna’s most pressing questions: How did she get here? What happened to the VRMMO Leadale? Why can’t she remember the past two hundred years? But more importantly: Will Cayna be able to come to grips with the revelations Opus has in store for her?

Red has finally achieved his dream of opening up an apothecary! But afterprincess,prominent adventurer, hero, and former comrade Rit butts into hisbusiness, can thetwo of them coexist peacefully as coworkers?! And whathurdles are fate going tothrow in the way of RedΓÇÖs peaceful lifetomorrow?!

Still enjoying playing the part of an eminence in shadow, Cid visits theSacred Landwhere a test of strength known as the GoddessΓÇÖs Trial isheld. However, there are someunsavory rumors going around about the actingarchbishop...

In order to reclaim their city from enemy forces, the royal selectioncandidates and theknights finally face off against the Witch CultArchbishop! Meanwhile, Subaru andReinhardt crash the worst wedding ever torescue Emilia from the clutches of Regulus,Archbishop of Greed. But willthis tag team consisting of the weakest and strongestknights in the kingdombe enough to topple their ΓÇ£invincibleΓÇ¥ opponent?

The 203rd Battalion’s manned V-1 rocket assault, a mission that will determine the fate of the Empire, has thrown the François Republic’s headquarters into chaos—and Tanya, along with a company of her toughest elites, is right on its doorstep to finish the job. As the Commonwealth waffles over its next moves, lulled into complacency by the Empire’s retreat from the Rhine, General Zettour unveils the next phase of his devilishly brilliant strategy...

Framea‿s all-expenses-paid tour of Tempest continues, along with hernever-endingsearch for three-star delights! But unfortunately for her,she‿s about to hit a majorroadblock‿three know-it-all demonictourists! Now instead of seeing the sights herself,she‿s stuck guidingthese newcomers around, and they‿re about to become moretrouble thanthey‿re worth...

Move past what used to be, stop day-dreaming about what could be, and make the most of today with the fourteen values that help leaders win at life.   The choices you make every day based on your values are what define you. And define your life. Make the right ones, and you are a winner. And here’s the good news: they’re not rocket science. Anyone can make them. Internationally bestselling author and leadership expert John C. Maxwell shares twelve everyday choices that you can make today and every day. They will help you master what matters so that you can have a better life.About Maxwell Moments Maxwell Moments is an innovative new line of derivative books unlike any other Maxwell books in the marketplace. They will look and feel fresh, appealing to a younger and more innovative audience while delivering the time-tested Maxwell message of hope, personal growth, leadership development, and success.   Titles in the Maxwell Moments series will be single-concept books in a creative format, chock full of wisdom, insight, and inspiration. Each will contain the essence of one of John’s messages, divided into short chapters to be savored in small bites, read in a single sitting, given as gifts, and used as mentoring tools.

New York Times bestselling author William Alexander takes readers on the surprisingly twisty journey of the beloved tomato in this fascinating and erudite microhistory.

One day, Cayna receives an urgent correspondence from Shining Saber, afellow Leadale player also transported to this new world. It turns out that ahorde of monsters is headed for the royal capital, and he needs Cayna to lendher mighty powers to stop the beasts. But when a Guardian Tower in the form of agiant tortoise appears in CaynaΓÇÖs absence, will Exis and Quolke have whatit takes to handle it themselves?!