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A riveting thriller about two men, one on either side of the Iron
Curtain during the Cold War, brought together by chance and
separated by world politics, whose lives are changed and endangered
by circumstances that they could never have imagined.
In his debut Thompson delivers a fast paced thriller exploring
unique aspects of the Cold War with an intriguing international
dimension: In a desperate attempt to save a failing Soviet Union
the leadership of the USSR devise a plan to bring about the
political destabilisation of the United Kingdom using the British
Trade Union movement in general and the Coal Miners Union in
particular.
In an adventure reminiscent of a John Le Carre' novel the
heroes steal top secret documents from the office of the head of
the Russian secret service that identifies agents and traitors on
either side of the Iron Curtain and use them as their passport to a
new life in Britain - the problem is; 'how to get there'?
This book offers an examination of the Lukan themes of unity and
disunity against ancient Greco-Roman and Jewish social and
political discourses on concord and discord.This book examines the
Lukan themes of unity and disunity against ancient Greco-Roman and
Jewish social and political discourses on concord and discord to
better understand the context in which Luke highlights the themes
of unity and disunity.The themes of unity and disunity are
particularly prominent in ancient discussions of the reigns of
rulers, evaluations of laws/constitutions/forms of government, and
descriptions of the contrasting effects of unity and disunity in
the destruction and preservation of peoples and cities. These
themes are grouped under the broad categories of kingship and law,
and the preservation and destruction of cities. The book contends
that, in the context of its literary setting, the theme of the
unity of the church under one Lord in "Acts" contributes to Lukan
Christological claims that Christ is the true king, and Lukan
ecclesiological claims that the Christian community is the true
people of God.This was formerly part of the "Journal for the Study
of the New Testament Supplement", a book series that explores the
many aspects of New Testament study, including historical
perspectives, social-scientific and literary theory, and
theological, cultural and contextual approaches. "The Early
Christianity in Context" series, a part of JSNTS, examines the
birth and development of early Christianity up to the end of the
third century CE. The series places Christianity in its social,
cultural, political and economic context. European Seminar on
Christian Origins and "Journal for the Study of the Historical
Jesus Supplement" are also part of JSNTS.
This unusual early work is both expensive and hard to find in its
first edition. Extensively illustrated with text diagrams and
drawings, it is a comprehensive guide to keeping rabbits and
chickens. The first half of the book is dedicated to showing how
the maximum number of eggs can be obtained from the minimum amount
of imported food and the second half aims to give practical
guidance in as simple a form as possible, catering for the needs of
the breeder who intends starting with a small number of rabbits.
Thoroughly recommended for inclusion on the poultry and game
enthusiast's bookshelf. Many of the earliest books, particularly
those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce
and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works
in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original
text and artwork.
A unique resource for all health care practitioners caring for
people with multiple sclerosis. Endorsed by The Consortium of
Multiple Sclerosis Centers Multiple sclerosis (MS), a progressive
neurologic disease, is characterized by a host of physical
symptoms. But the neurobehavioral consequences of MS can be as
devastating and debilitating as physical symptoms, and they are
often unreported and undertreated. In this new book, Dr. Anthony
Feinstein, a neuropsychiatrist, documents the effects of MS on
cognition, information processing speed, learning and memory,
executive function, personality, mood, and behavior. Feinstein
touches on a number of topics, including * the common cognitive
challenges that occur with MS, such as slowed information
processing speed, impaired memory, and executive function deficits
* psychiatric disorders that accompany MS, such as depression and
psychosis * current neuropsychological, brain MRI, and treatment
data applicable to the psychiatric and cognitive disorders Mind,
Mood, and Memory in Multiple Sclerosis is enhanced both by the
latest science and by eloquent case histories that illustrate each
cognitive and emotional disorder. Feinstein also provides
recommendations for evidence-based therapeutic interventions.
Written in an immediate, accessible way, this book has a crossover
appeal, making it of interest not only to neurologists,
psychiatrists, neuropsychiatrists, neuropsychologists,
psychologists, occupational therapists, and nurses but also to
people with MS and their caregivers, family, and friends.
Symposium B, 'Thermoelectric Materials Research and Device
Development for Power Conversion and Refrigeration', held from
November 26-30 at the 2012 MRS Fall Meeting in Boston,
Massachusetts, was the tenth in a series of symposia on
state-of-the-art materials and technologies for direct
thermal-to-electric energy conversion that produced proceedings
with primary focus on material and technological advances of
thermoelectrics and thermionics (see MRS Proceedings volumes 234,
478, 545, 626, 691, 793, 886, 1044 and 1166). In this symposium
there were 263 contributed presentations, the largest by far at the
MRS, including 10 invited talks and 168 poster presentations. These
presentations were given from researchers from academia, national
laboratories, and industry in the United States, Asia and Europe.
The symposia covered a broad range of topics in the areas of
materials, measurement techniques, and device development. This
volume provides an overview of the exciting recent developments in
the field.
An Introduction to Criminal Evidence: Cases and Concepts provides
comprehensive and applied coverage of the rules of evidence, along
with numerous case excerpts that clearly illustrate those rules.
Using engaging, straightforward language, authors R. Alan Thompson,
Lisa S. Nored, John Worrall, and Craig Hemmens offer an invaluable
and innovative resource for both students and instructors.
Concentrating on the Federal Rules of Evidence, this distinctive
text presents in-depth yet concise coverage of evidentiary law in
thirteen succinct chapters. To draw students into this complex
subject, the authors explain criminal evidence through a unique
blend of text and case excerpts; throughout, these excerpts
illuminate the rules in useful, fascinating, and often humorous
examples. Helpful pedagogical resources and study aids--including
discussion questions, lists of relevant websites, and a glossary of
key terms--further enhance students' engagement with the material.
Ideal for courses in criminal justice and law, An Introduction to
Criminal Evidence integrates theory with practice to expand and
enliven this significant subject.
Action, adventure, romance, mystery, suspense The politics of
nuclear power - played out at the highest levels of the United
States government - combined with an angry man's search for
redemption, make The Kingfishers a story as new as today's
headlines and as old as Eden. Tommy Sawyer's new job in Washington
provides him with a first-hand view of the dangerous corruption
among the politicians and businesspeople charged with producing the
nation's nuclear energy. When he tries to expose it, the situation
escalates - thousands of people are at risk of annihilation, and
millions more suffer from the "fallout." Against this backdrop,
Tommy encounters the woman who walked out on him twenty years
earlier. His struggle to come to terms with the rage that has
consumed him ever since, and the possibility that they might
reconcile, add an intensely personal note to a cautionary tale
about "power" in our nation's capital.
A riveting thriller about two men, one on either side of the Iron
Curtain during the Cold War, brought together by chance and
separated by world politics, whose lives are changed and endangered
by circumstances that they could never have imagined.
In his debut Thompson delivers a fast paced thriller exploring
unique aspects of the Cold War with an intriguing international
dimension: In a desperate attempt to save a failing Soviet Union
the leadership of the USSR devise a plan to bring about the
political destabilisation of the United Kingdom using the British
Trade Union movement in general and the Coal Miners Union in
particular.
In an adventure reminiscent of a John Le Carre' novel the
heroes steal top secret documents from the office of the head of
the Russian secret service that identifies agents and traitors on
either side of the Iron Curtain and use them as their passport to a
new life in Britain - the problem is; 'how to get there'?
This contemporary Western novel opens by setting the backgrounds of
three complete strangers whose lives are changed forever when their
paths cross unexpectedly in San Francisco. Monty is a young cattle
rancher, needing to buy some bulls at an important auction for his
16,000-acre ranch; Laura, a young computer professional in Montreal
sent to San Francisco for a training course; and Ranny, a
embittered laborer living and working in San Francisco. When
circumstances bring them together one night at the Cow Palace, an
initial violent act carries the three along in a frightening
adventure. The growing attraction between the unlikely young couple
is accelerated and heightened by the escalating danger of the
situation in which they find themselves. Each supports the other in
trying to get through this ordeal to its final, dramatic
conclusion.
Mystery, action, romance, suspense and eerie surprises permeate
Thompson's newest presentation. His hero, Harry Monmouth, is in
trouble - big trouble. He's a nice young man whom no one -
including Harry - takes very seriously. When his girlfriend, Alexis
Bradford, announces his impending fatherhood, his marriage proposal
is met with a lukewarm response, and the baby's future is in doubt.
In his effort to win Alex over, he opens a door to the past that
threatens to destroy him. He discovers the systematic misery
imposed on New Hope's less fortunate citizens, and uncovers larceny
of monumental proportions. At the same time, a botched abortion
leads to trumped-up murder charges, a mystery that divides his
little college town. Indifferent before, his personal circumstances
compel him to join the fray, a decision with far-reaching
consequences. Gods and Lesser Men is the tale of a man's journey
from carefree days to extraordinary burdens. The things that have
sustained him - family and place - have become problematic. Painful
truths are told. The sins of the father - and the mother - are
visited upon the child, and Harry's struggle to overcome them is a
story as old as humanity.
This unusual early work is both expensive and hard to find in its
first edition. Extensively illustrated with text diagrams and
drawings, it is a comprehensive guide to keeping rabbits and
chickens. The first half of the book is dedicated to showing how
the maximum number of eggs can be obtained from the minimum amount
of imported food and the second half aims to give practical
guidance in as simple a form as possible, catering for the needs of
the breeder who intends starting with a small number of rabbits.
Thoroughly recommended for inclusion on the poultry and game
enthusiast's bookshelf. Many of the earliest books, particularly
those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce
and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works
in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original
text and artwork.
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