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Olympus Dawn - Gaia: dystopian scifi technothriller 4

Genres: Adventure, Dystopian, Science Fiction (Sci-Fi)
Formats: E-Book, Audio, Paperback
Age Groups: 18+

A ruthless CEO wants Mars. A battle-scarred crew stands in his way. When a merciless corporate titan sabotages humanity’s first long-term Mars mission to seize its breakthrough terraforming technology, two commanders must lead their battle-scarred crew through danger, betrayal, and the fight for the future of two worlds. Earth is spiralling into political chaos as Lincoln Ellison, the ruthless CEO of Spaceward Bound, sets his sights on claiming Mars as his personal empire. His plan: cripple the Olympus mission, steal its secrets, and seize control of a technology that could reshape planets… and fortunes. But on the Red Planet, Commanders Troy Bruin and Xanthe Waters have problems of their own. Sabotage undermines their systems. Old rivalries crackle through the team. And every step across the Martian surface exacts a deadly price. As Xanthe struggles with the cost of leadership and Troy races to uncover the truth, the Olympus crew must...

Power Games: A LEader's Guide to Office Politics and Drama-Free Collaboration

Genres: Advice & How To, Business, Self-Help/Personal Development
Formats: E-Book, Audio, Paperback
Age Groups: 18+

Backstabbers. Credit-thieves. Hidden agendas.
 If toxic office politics are draining your energy, leadership futurist Zoë Routh hands you the playbook to win—without losing your integrity. Power Games is not another “lean in harder” manual. Instead, it reveals: ✔ The Four Spheres of Power—Crown, Conch, Coin & Cauldron—so you can decode who really holds sway. ✔ Shadow Archetypes—Tyrant, Bully, Manipulator, Fanatic & Gambler—and the antidotes that neutralise them. ✔ Team-proof tools—the High-Performing Team Bicycle and Circles & Triangles structures—to stop silos before they start. ✔ Ethical influence scripts to share power and strengthen culture. You’ll learn to: Spot power plays before they take root Build coalitions without losing control Lead culture change that sticks Leadership is a privilege, not for privileges.
Become the torch that lights the way—not the sword that cuts people down. Get Power Games today and turn politics into progress.

Olympus Rising - Gaia: dystopian scifi technothriller 3

Genres: Adventure, Dystopian, Science Fiction (Sci-Fi)
Formats: E-Book, Audio, Paperback
Age Groups: 18+

Olympus Rising: Where the lines between hero and villain blur. Earth is dying, and the Moon holds humanity’s last hope—a vast reserve of helium-3, a crucial energy source. But power corrupts, even in the vacuum of space. Commander Xanthe Waters leads the mission to secure the Moon’s resources, but as the covert battle for control escalates, she’s forced to question who the real enemies are. With political betrayal at every turn and eco-terrorists—backed by shadowy forces—seizing her crew, Xanthe finds herself walking a thin line between saving humanity and sacrificing her own values. In a race against time, Xanthe must risk everything to expose a conspiracy that could plunge Earth into darkness. But in the ruthless fight for survival, even heroes can become villains. Olympus Rising is a thrilling near-future eco-thriller, blending cutting-edge science, political suspense, and ethical dilemmas into a high-stakes battle for survival. If you love strong female...

Olympus Bound - Gaia: dystopian scifi technothriller 2

Genres: Adventure, Dystopian, Science Fiction (Sci-Fi)
Formats: E-Book, Audio, Paperback
Age Groups: 18+

Can ideals triumph over greed? Survival hangs on a knife-edge. Commander Xanthe Waters, a visionary leader haunted by her past, steers the groundbreaking Moon base, Olympus, through its darkest hour. As they stand six months into their lunar odyssey, catastrophe strikes, severing their lifeline to an Earth besieged by ecoterrorism, environmental collapse, and a spiraling political maelstrom. Amid the unforgiving lunar landscape, Olympus teeters on the precipice of transformation. A breakthrough in helium-3 technology redefines its destiny, pivoting from a beacon of human achievement to a critical node in asteroid mining, a sanctuary for climate refugees, and a volatile chess piece in the interstellar power game. Here, in the vacuum of space, the crew must confront not just external dangers but the internal shadows of ambition, jealousy, and fractured loyalties. At the heart of this maelstrom stands Xanthe Waters, whose leadership is tested like never before. Torn between duty and...

Terra Blanca Insurrection - Gaia: dystopian scifi technothriller 0.5

Genres: Dystopian, Science Fiction (Sci-Fi), Thriller
Formats: E-Book, Audio, Paperback
Age Groups: 18+

Rylie Addison faces the greatest leadership challenge of her life. As climate change ravages the world, leaving millions displaced, Rylie is handpicked by the enigmatic Maja Garcia of Gaia Enterprises to govern Terra Blanca, an unprecedented man-made island community for climate refugees. Thrust into a new world of power and responsibility, Rylie must navigate the treacherous waters of team dynamics and power struggles as she fights to make Terra Blanca a beacon of hope amidst the chaos. But her mission takes a sinister turn when a secret agent infiltrates the community, hell-bent on testing the innovative governance and social structures that form the backbone of the ambitious social experiment. As the stakes rise and the fragile foundations of Terra Blanca begin to crumble, Rylie is forced to confront her own beliefs and faces a leadership decision that could change the course of history. Can she find the strength to make...

The Olympus Project - Gaia:  dystopian scifi technothriller 1

Genres: Adventure, Dystopian, Science Fiction (Sci-Fi)
Formats: E-Book, Audio, Paperback
Age Groups: 18+

The future of humanity hangs by a single thread. Climate change has rendered much of the world desolate, with crops failing and coastal communities flooding. The Olympus Project is the last hope for humanity, a plan to colonise the moon led by three of the world's best and brightest - Troy Bruin, Xavier Consus, and Xanthe Waters. But even the best and brightest can fall prey to humanity’s failing. Soon Xavier, Troy, and Xanthe are at war—with the arduous process of creating a new home on a hostile Moon, with meddling corporations jockeying for control, with the new recruits battling for open positions on their team…and with themselves. The future looks grim—and it’s about to get worse. Because even as the crew searches for a way to reconcile their differences and work together, a secret organisation is planning to destroy what they’ve accomplished, and finish off what Mother Nature has...

People Stuff: Beyond Personality Problems - An Advanced Handbook for Leadership

Genres: Advice & How To, Business, Self-Help/Personal Development
Formats: E-Book, Audio, Paperback
Age Groups: 18+

Do people drive you nuts? Are silos and turf wars challenging the culture? Wondering if it ever gets any easier? The toughest - and best - part of leadership is the people. But let’s face it, people dynamics can be tricky. Solutions are within. People Stuff is your map to the complex territory of human behaviour and leadership strategies. People Stuff goes well beyond frustrating ‘personality clashes’ to uncover the dynamics of human interactions at work. You’ll clarify how you see yourself, your people and your organisation to avoid ineffective superficial solutions to complex problems. Perspective is power. In order to create positive and lasting change, we need to dive below the surface and see the patterns and systems that are creating the issues in the first place. People Stuff offers intuitive maps and frameworks to develop your practice of perspective. You’ll be able to see more and lead better....