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Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Bad Seed is about a daughter of a young girl who had been raped by
five local boys who were the sons of the big men in town. The
mother went to the hospital to give birth to her daughter, then
that night, after giving birth, the mother disappeared. The baby
grew up with her grandparents until she had heard what had happened
to her mother and she went for revenge. She went after the five
with the help of a young detective from the next town who helped
bring them to justice.
LUCKY 12: It started in Brooklyn NY in a carpet shop. And the
people that work there hit a big New York lottery. The owner of the
carpet shop had also wanted to go west and live. Now he thought
with the money he made he could build a town of his own, and the
other hadn't thought about it, so he had a meeting with the other
eleven and brought up his idea. About building a small town
together, they pick Arizona, as the place. Three of them went out
to see if they could find a place they found what they were looking
for and the rest followed, they built their homes and raised their
children and make friends with the Indians in the area, some of the
children were Indians.
Jamil, Eric and Alicia were best friends and they as far as they
were concerned, they would do anything for each other; even die.
However, when Rome unleashes a plot that would forever change their
relationships, he also forces them to stand in front of a mirror
and question just how strong their commitment to each other really
is. They discover that even truth can contain deceit and are forced
to fight through an avalanche of secrets that leave them on the
verge of tearing each other apart. Truth is only truth if it is
absolute and they can do nothing to stop the impact of their
secrets as it wreaks havoc on all involved.
Kim Philby is perhaps the most notorious traitor in British History
and the archetypal spy: ingenious, charming and deceitful. The
reluctance of the British and Russian governments to reveal full
details of his career meant that for many years a shortage of
evidence fuelled controversy. Was Philby an ideological spy,
working for the Soviet Union out of Communist conviction, or was he
prompted by a personality defect to choose a life of treachery? Was
Philby the perfect agent, the 'KGB masterspy', or just plain lucky?
In this new biography, Edward Harrison re-examines the crucial
early years of Philby's work as a Soviet agent and British
intelligence officer using documents from the United Kingdom
National Archives, and private papers. He shows how Philby
established an early pattern of deceit and betrayed his father St
John Philby. But the book also demonstrates how in all the major
decisions Philby slavishly sought to emulate his father. This
contradicts the myth of independence Philby sought to propagate in
'My Silent War' (his memoirs), along with other deceptions. Later
chapters offer the first detailed study of Philby's work as a
counter-espionage officer during the Second World War, examining
his rapid promotion and providing a substantial explanation of why
he was appointed head of the anti-Soviet section of the British
Secret Intelligence Service. Harrison also explains that Philby was
never wholly trusted by the Soviet secret service.
Cosmology: The Science of the Universe is an introduction to past
and present cosmological theory. For much of the world's history,
cosmological thought was formulated in religious or philosophical
language and was thus theological or metaphysical in nature.
However, cosmological speculation and theory has now become a
science in which the empirical discoveries of the astronomer,
theoretical physicist, and biologist are woven into intricate
models that attempt to account for the universe as a whole.
Professor Harrison draws on the discoveries and speculations of
these scientists to provide a comprehensive survey of man's current
understanding of the universe and its history. Tracing the rise of
the scientific method, the major aim of this book is to provide an
elementary understanding of the physical universe of modern times.
Thoroughly revised and updated, this second edition extends the
much acclaimed first edition taking into account the many
developments that have occurred.
This collection of vivid essays examines some of the most
fascinating aspects of the German resistance to Hitler. It includes
the first translations into English of pioneering studies on the
role of a leading Nazi in the July Plot, the flight of Rudolf Hess
to Britain and the vigorous controversy over Hugh Trevor-Roper's
investigation of Hitler's death. The book also explores vociferous
Catholic dissent in Franconia and the conspiracies against the
Third Reich of the revolutionary New Beginning movement. Through
the study of important personalities and dramatic events this book
explores the possibilities and challenges faced by Germans in
attempts to frustrate and defy Hitler's tyranny.
In Masks of the Universe, Edward Harrison brings together
fundamental scientific, philosophical and religious issues in
cosmology and raises thought provoking questions. Philosophical
issues dominated cosmology in the ancient world. Theological issues
ranked foremost in the Middle Ages; astronomy and the physical
sciences have taken over in more recent times. Yet every attempt to
grasp the true nature of the universe creates a new "mask," People
have always pitied the universes of their ancestors, believing that
their generation has at last discovered the "real" universe. Do we
now stand at the threshold of knowing everything, or have we
created yet another "mask," doomed to fade like those preceding
ours? Edward Harrison is Adjunct Professor of Astronomy, Steward
Observatory, University of Arizona, and Emeritus Professor of
Physics and Astronomy, University of Massachusetts, Amherst. He
worked as a scientist for the Atomic Energy Research Establishment
and the Rutherford High Energy Laboratory in England until 1966
when he became a Five College professor at the University of
Massachusetts and taught at Amherst, Hampshire, Mount Holyoke, and
Smith College. He is the author of numerous books, including
Cosmology: the Science of the Universe (Cambridge, 2001)
In Masks of the Universe, Edward Harrison brings together fundamental scientific, philosophical and religious issues in cosmology and raises thought provoking questions. Philosophical issues dominated cosmology in the ancient world. Theological issues ranked foremost in the Middle Ages; astronomy and the physical sciences have taken over in more recent times. Yet every attempt to grasp the true nature of the universe creates a new "mask," People have always pitied the universes of their ancestors, believing that their generation has at last discovered the "real" universe. Do we now stand at the threshold of knowing everything, or have we created yet another "mask," doomed to fade like those preceding ours? Edward Harrison is Adjunct Professor of Astronomy, Steward Observatory, University of Arizona, and Emeritus Professor of Physics and Astronomy, University of Massachusetts, Amherst. He worked as a scientist for the Atomic Energy Research Establishment and the Rutherford High Energy Laboratory in England until 1966 when he became a Five College professor at the University of Massachusetts and taught at Amherst, Hampshire, Mount Holyoke, and Smith College. He is the author of numerous books, including Cosmology: the Science of the Universe (Cambridge, 2001)
Cosmology: The Science of the Universe is a broad introduction to the science of modern cosmology, with emphasis on its historical origins. The first edition of this best-selling book received worldwide acclaim for its lucid style and wide-ranging exploration of the universe. This eagerly awaited second edition updates and greatly extends the first with seven new chapters that explore early scientific cosmology, Cartesian and Newtonian world systems, cosmology after Newton and before Einstein, special relativity, observational cosmology, inflation and creation of the universe. All chapters conclude with a section entitled Reflections containing provocative topics that will foster lively debate. The new Projects section, also at the end of each chapter, raises questions and issues to challenge the reader.
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