The year is 2164 and politics has become unrecognizable. Democrats have become conservative, Republicans have become liberal, and an upstart party called the Empathy Party blames all the world's ills on sociopaths. An assassination leaves the Empathy Party's candidacy wide open and a clown car of candidates vies for the nomination. One, hotel heir and failed comedian Jim Liu, stands out from the others when he chooses a genetically modified, super-intelligent, opium-addicted parrot as his running mate. This book follows his quest to become the Empathy Party's nominee for the 2164 presidential election. His campaign takes him through an America where most days are public holidays, psychedelic drug use is widespread, and the last uncontacted people on Earth are the unknowing subjects of a reality show whose fans have tuned it into a new religion.
Year 1944. According to information received from a recruited German agent, the Nazis are planning a major act of sabotage in one of the Arctic ports through which the Soviet Union is supplied with food, goods and material of vital importance from the Allies under the Lend-Lease programme. Heroes Yelena Soley and Sergey Saburov, from the "The Black Sea" series, will have to disrupt the enemy operation and save the port from impending disaster
Romania is drifting further away from the path to a better future, a future promised over 33 years ago. Now, more than ever, it's crucial for us, the citizens, to unite in defense of democracy. In Starea Impostorilor, activist Valeriu Nicolae takes over the Starea Nației platform to expose and discuss in detail the systemic issues and political impostors undermining the nation's progress. With sharp analysis and compelling insight, this show shines a light on the realities we must confront. Stay tuned, dear viewers!
In 1935, Sichuan commander Pan Tianxiong, torn between duty and patriotism, secretly cooperates with the Red Army. Inspired by officer Yi Min, he shifts his focus to resisting Japanese aggression. Despite relentless pressure and betrayal, he remains steadfast in defending his country, ultimately making a heroic final stand.
This collection brings to life forgotten stories of the Civil War from both sides of the conflict. How did Union generals capture General Robert E. Lee's battle plans just before Antietam? Which Confederate victories delayed the Emancipation Proclamation? What factors turned the tides of the battle of Gettysburg? These and other secrets of the Civil War are examined in this dramatic and comprehensive collection featuring sweeping battle reenactments and historical experts.