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Eruption

The Untold Story of Mount St. Helens

by Steve Olson ...

A riveting history of the Mount St. Helens eruption that will "long stand as a classic of descriptive narrative" (Simon Winchester).For months in early 1980, scientists, journalists, sightseers, and nearby residents listened anxiously to rumblings in Mount St. Helens, part of the chain of western volcanoes fueled by the 700-mile-long Cascadia fault. Still, no one was prepared when an immense ... Read more

$12.99 USD

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A riveting history of the Mount St. Helens eruption that will "long stand as a classic of descriptive narrative" (Simon Winchester).For months in early 1980, scientists, journalists, sightseers, and nearby residents listened anxiously to rumblings in Mount St. Helens, part of the chain of western volcanoes fueled by the 700-mile-long Cascadia fault. Still, no one was prepared when an immense
... Read more

Also available as: Audiobook
Beyond Experience: The Path from Doing to Knowing to Wisdom

by Steve Olson ...

Beyond Experience challenges one of the most common assumptions in leadership and professional growth: that time on the job automatically leads to wisdom.Drawing on decades of work in broadcasting, education, and leadership development, Steve Olson explores why experience alone can quietly trap us in familiar patterns, inherited habits, and unexamined beliefs. Through real-world stories, practical ... Read more

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Beyond Experience challenges one of the most common assumptions in leadership and professional growth: that time on the job automatically leads to wisdom.Drawing on decades of work in broadcasting, education, and leadership development, Steve Olson explores why experience alone can quietly trap us in familiar patterns, inherited habits, and unexamined beliefs. Through real-world stories, practical
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The Apocalypse Factory

Plutonium and the Making of the Atomic Age

by Steve Olson ...

A thrilling narrative of scientific triumph, decades of secrecy, and the unimaginable destruction wrought by the creation of the atomic bomb.It began with plutonium, the first element ever manufactured in quantity by humans. Fearing that the Germans would be the first to weaponize the atom, the United States marshaled brilliant minds and seemingly inexhaustible bodies to find a way to create a ... Read more

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A thrilling narrative of scientific triumph, decades of secrecy, and the unimaginable destruction wrought by the creation of the atomic bomb.It began with plutonium, the first element ever manufactured in quantity by humans. Fearing that the Germans would be the first to weaponize the atom, the United States marshaled brilliant minds and seemingly inexhaustible bodies to find a way to create a
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Audiobook

Proxy War

by David Bruns, J.R. Olson ...

Narrated by Steve Rausch ...

Series series Command and Control
Unabridged

11 hours 29 min

In the upcoming global showdown, the U.S. confronts a new enemy on the battlefield: Artificial Intelligence.In the heart of Central Asia, a strategic power play unfolds as the People’s Republic of China extends its military might. Under the pretext of protecting their Belt-and-Road projects, the People's Liberation Army (PLA) gains a stronghold in the region. Against this invasion, a courageous ... Read more

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In the upcoming global showdown, the U.S. confronts a new enemy on the battlefield: Artificial Intelligence.In the heart of Central Asia, a strategic power play unfolds as the People’s Republic of China extends its military might. Under the pretext of protecting their Belt-and-Road projects, the People's Liberation Army (PLA) gains a stronghold in the region. Against this invasion, a courageous
... Read more
Audiobook

Order of Battle

by David Bruns, J.R. Olson ...

Narrated by Steve Rausch ...

Series Audiobook 3 - Command and Control
Unabridged

11 hours 48 min

A conflict in Ukraine threatens to escalate into a global power struggle between the United States and Russia.When mercenaries attack in eastern Ukraine, the world is thrust into turmoil. Russian President Luchnik is quick to respond, launching a full-scale military invasion to quell this “national emergency” in the former Soviet country.The United States, reluctant to put boots on the ground in ... Read more

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A conflict in Ukraine threatens to escalate into a global power struggle between the United States and Russia.When mercenaries attack in eastern Ukraine, the world is thrust into turmoil. Russian President Luchnik is quick to respond, launching a full-scale military invasion to quell this “national emergency” in the former Soviet country.The United States, reluctant to put boots on the ground in
... Read more
Audiobook

Line of Succession

by David Bruns, J.R. Olson ...

Narrated by Steve Rausch ...

Series series Command and Control
Unabridged

8 hours 17 min

In the wake of a global crisis, a covert action team goes to work on behalf of an enemy of the United States.When a failed assassination attempt on the Russian President rocks the global stage, U.S. President Eleanor Cashman, a hardline Russia hawk, faces a brutal decision: watch a nuclear-armed Russia destabilize, or prop up a weakened Russian leader to prevent the collapse.CIA officer Harrison ... Read more

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In the wake of a global crisis, a covert action team goes to work on behalf of an enemy of the United States.When a failed assassination attempt on the Russian President rocks the global stage, U.S. President Eleanor Cashman, a hardline Russia hawk, faces a brutal decision: watch a nuclear-armed Russia destabilize, or prop up a weakened Russian leader to prevent the collapse.CIA officer Harrison
... Read more
Audiobook

Covert Action

by David Bruns, J.R. Olson ...

Narrated by Steve Rausch ...

Series series Command and Control
Unabridged

11 hours 27 min

Following their military defeat in the Battle of Taiwan, China opens a new front in the struggle for geopolitical supremacy.As China's Belt and Road Initiative brings together the final pieces of a 1000-mile rail and road connection between China and Tehran, a series of terrorist attacks rock the fractious states of Central Asia. A declining Russia, an isolated India, and a rising Iran all have a ... Read more

$25.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Following their military defeat in the Battle of Taiwan, China opens a new front in the struggle for geopolitical supremacy.As China's Belt and Road Initiative brings together the final pieces of a 1000-mile rail and road connection between China and Tehran, a series of terrorist attacks rock the fractious states of Central Asia. A declining Russia, an isolated India, and a rising Iran all have a
... Read more
Audiobook

Threat Axis

by David Bruns, J.R. Olson ...

Narrated by Steve Rausch ...

Series series Command and Control
Unabridged

11 hours 32 min

In the midst of a global manhunt, the leader of the world's largest private army sees his opportunity to upset the international order.Ian Thomas is supposed to be dead. An international terrorist responsible for the bombing of the US Naval War College, he's been deceased for three years. But Don Riley, head of the CIA's Emerging Threats Group, is staring at a social media post showing him to be ... Read more

$25.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

In the midst of a global manhunt, the leader of the world's largest private army sees his opportunity to upset the international order.Ian Thomas is supposed to be dead. An international terrorist responsible for the bombing of the US Naval War College, he's been deceased for three years. But Don Riley, head of the CIA's Emerging Threats Group, is staring at a social media post showing him to be
... Read more
Audiobook

Counter Strike

by David Bruns, J.R. Olson ...

Narrated by Steve Rausch ...

Series Audiobook 2 - Command and Control
Unabridged

12 hours 33 min

When China launches a blitz attack on the island of Taiwan, the world order hangs in the balance and the CIA must mobilize all forces to prevent the start of World War III.The operation by the People’s Liberation Army is airtight, with a high-tech battle network that guarantees total occupation within ten days. The United States rallies every available asset on land, sea, and air to launch a ... Read more

$19.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

When China launches a blitz attack on the island of Taiwan, the world order hangs in the balance and the CIA must mobilize all forces to prevent the start of World War III.The operation by the People’s Liberation Army is airtight, with a high-tech battle network that guarantees total occupation within ten days. The United States rallies every available asset on land, sea, and air to launch a
... Read more
Audiobook

Command and Control

by David Bruns, J.R. Olson ...

Narrated by Steve Rausch ...

Series Audiobook 1 - Command and Control
Unabridged

13 hours 39 min

As a string of unexplained attacks push superpowers to the brink, the clock is ticking toward the start of World War III."A masterpiece of a military thriller...” —Jason Kasper, USA Today bestselling author of The Enemies of My CountryDon Riley, head of the CIA’s Emerging Threats Group, has never seen anything like this.Riley and his team are tasked with identifying national security threats ... Read more

$19.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

As a string of unexplained attacks push superpowers to the brink, the clock is ticking toward the start of World War III."A masterpiece of a military thriller...” —Jason Kasper, USA Today bestselling author of The Enemies of My CountryDon Riley, head of the CIA’s Emerging Threats Group, has never seen anything like this.Riley and his team are tasked with identifying national security threats
... Read more
Audiobook

Eruption

The Untold Story of Mount St. Helens

by Steve Olson ...

Narrated by Jonathan Yen ...

Unabridged

8 hours 34 min

Survival narrative meets scientific, natural, and social history in the riveting story of a volcanic disaster. For months in early 1980, scientists, journalists, and ordinary people listened anxiously to rumblings in the longquiescent volcano Mount St. Helens. Still, when a massive explosion took the top off the mountain, no one was prepared. Fifty-seven people died, including newlywed logger John ... Read more

$25.99 USD

Also available as: eBook

Survival narrative meets scientific, natural, and social history in the riveting story of a volcanic disaster. For months in early 1980, scientists, journalists, and ordinary people listened anxiously to rumblings in the longquiescent volcano Mount St. Helens. Still, when a massive explosion took the top off the mountain, no one was prepared. Fifty-seven people died, including newlywed logger John
... Read more

Also available as: eBook
Anarchy Evolution

Faith, Science, and Bad Religion in a World Without God

by Greg Graffin, Steve Olson ...

From punk rock band Bad Religion's Greg Graffin and Steve Olson, Anarchy Evolution is a provocative look at the collision between religion and science."Take one man who rejects authority and religion, and leads a punk band. Take another man who wonders whether vertebrates arose in rivers or in the ocean. . . . Put them together, what do you get? Greg Graffin, and this uniquely fascinating book." ... Read more

Was $12.99 USD Now $2.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

From punk rock band Bad Religion's Greg Graffin and Steve Olson, Anarchy Evolution is a provocative look at the collision between religion and science."Take one man who rejects authority and religion, and leads a punk band. Take another man who wonders whether vertebrates arose in rivers or in the ocean. . . . Put them together, what do you get? Greg Graffin, and this uniquely fascinating book."
... Read more