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The Mythical (Hardcover)
Nathan Oravec; Cover design or artwork by Stephen Hall
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R596
Discovery Miles 5 960
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Fourteen years after the monumental publication of the
international bestseller The Raw Shark Texts, Maxwell's Demon
heralds the triumphant return of Granta Best Young British Novelist
Steven Hall. Thomas Quinn is having a hard time. A failed novelist,
he's stuck writing short stories and audio scripts for other
people's characters. His wife, Imogen, is working on a remote
island halfway around the world, and talking to her over the webcam
isn't the same. The bills are piling up, the dirty dishes are
stacking in the sink, and the whole world seems to be hurtling
towards entropic collapse. Then he gets a voicemail from his
father, who has been dead for seven years. Thomas's relationship
with Stanley Quinn--a world-famous writer and erstwhile absent
father--was always shaky, not least because Stanley always seemed
to prefer his enigmatic assistant and protege Andrew Black to his
own son. Yet after Black published his first book, Cupid's Engine,
which went on to sell over a million copies, he disappeared
completely. Now strange things are happening to Thomas, and he
can't help but wonder if Black is tugging at the seams of his world
behind the scenes. Absurdly brilliant, wildly entertaining, and
utterly mind-bending, Maxwell's Demon triumphantly excavates the
ways we construct meaning in a world where chaotic collapse looms
closer every day.
First things first, stay calm. Eric Sanderson wakes up in a place
he doesn't recognise, unable to remember who he is. All he has left
are journal entries recalling Clio, a perfect love now gone. As he
begins to piece his memories back together, Eric finds that he is
being hunted by a creature that moves in language, that swims
through the currents of human interaction. With the help of his
cynical cat Ian, Eric must search for the Ludovician, the force
that is threatening his life, and Dr Trey Fidorus, the only man who
knows the truth.
The impact of North Sea oil and gas on the British economy is
examined thoroughly in this book. It explores why the early years
of the 1980s, when oil production had risen to the level of
self-sufficiency and beyond were years of recession and
unemployment. The book compares the record of British government
policy with that of Norway, the Netherlands, Venezuela, Australia
and Japan. Issues such as long - term energy policy are also
examined.
How can greenhouse gases be controlled and reduced - will it be in time? This book adds a significant new contribution to the crucial climate change/global warming debate. It incorporates the key political and legal considerations into 'real world', applied economic analysis. The book's focus on the wider political economy of the problem is unique. All the key issues of controlling Climate Change (costs, timing and degree of stabilisation, ecological tax, role of developing countries, and evolution of international agreements) are placed firmly within the current legal and political economy context, with state of the art economic techniques introduced to analyse the different policy proposals. Covering both the developing and developed world, this book identifies important new policies to foster effective agreements on emmissions - realistic policies which are likely to receive actual support at both international and domestic levels.
Housing. Water. Energy. Transport. Food. Education. Health care.
These are the core systems which make human life possible in the
21st century. Few of us are truly self-sufficient - we rely on the
systems built into our cities and towns of all shapes and sizes in
order to survive, let alone thrive. Despite how important these
systems are, and how much we rely on them, contemporary politics
and mainstream economics in most of the world largely ignore these
core systems. Politicians debate what they think will get them
elected; economists value what they think drives growth. This book
joins the growing chorus of activists, academics and innovators who
think that we should be focusing on what matters, on the parts of
our economy in which most of us work and upon which all of us
depend for survival. We help push this movement along by suggesting
a series of concrete steps we can take to build what we call the
"Spatial Contract". The spatial contract is a form of social
contract that pays attention to a simple fact: in order for humans
to be free, we rely on these basic systems that enable us to act.
At the heart of the spatial contract is an agreement to channel
that action into ensuring these systems are built, maintained and
available to all who need them, in big cities and small towns all
around the world. This book is relevant to both United Nations
Sustainable Development Goals 7 and 9, Affordable and clean energy
and Industry, innovation and infrastructureThis book is relevant to
United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 9, Industry, innovation
and infrastructure -- .
The impact of North Sea oil and gas on the British economy is
examined thoroughly in this book. It explores why the early years
of the 1980s, when oil production had risen to the level of
self-sufficiency and beyond were years of recession and
unemployment. The book compares the record of British government
policy with that of Norway, the Netherlands, Venezuela, Australia
and Japan. Issues such as long - term energy policy are also
examined.
'Ingeniously plotted and compulsively well-paced' Sunday Times 'A
cracking detective story that seems to be investigating its own
existence' Jeff Noon 'Are you there, Tom?' I stood in the doorway,
staring at the phone. My father had been dead for almost seven
years. When Thomas Quinn receives a seemingly impossible voice
message, he can't help but wonder if Andrew Black - a legendary,
reclusive mystery writer and his father's protege - is somehow
involved. Thomas knows that Black can't be trusted, that he should
be avoided at all costs. But as the search for answers spirals into
an examination of the nature of time, entropy, the true forms of
angels, fictional stalkers and the secrets of the nativity set . .
. Thomas realises that he might not have a choice.
"The South Pennines Mountain Bike Guidebook" introduces you to the
wilderness and urban trail networks of Kirklees & Calderdale,
Airedale & Wharfedale and Lancashire. New riding centres
include: Stainburn, Healey Nab, Gisburn Forest and Lee Quarry that
mix freely with classic Pennine riding on London Road, around
Rivington Pike and on likely Moor. This guide contains 26
meticulously researched and legal routes, most with short, medium
and long modular options detailing routes that can be full day
epics, half day rides or a short blast. The modular design means
you can choose from over 70 separate possible rides to suit the
weather conditions on the day, or simply how much of a ride you
fancy. Each route is accompanied by excellent, evocative
photography clearly detailing what you can expect to see on route.
Ordnance Survey mapping, gradient profiles, clear route
descriptions and informative text make planning your ride a
pleasure in your living room and routes easy to follow from your
pocket, on the trail.
All over Europe post-Second World War large-scale housing estates
face physical, economic, social and cultural problems. This book
presents the key findings of a major EU-funded research programme
into the restructuring of twenty-nine large-scale housing estates
in Northern, Western, Southern and Eastern Europe. Policy and
practice between and within the ten countries studied - UK, the
Netherlands, Sweden, Germany, Poland, Hungary, Slovenia, Italy,
Spain, and France - is compared. While existing literature focuses
on the negative aspects of large-scale housing estates, this book
starts from the premise that the estates can be transformed into
attractive places to live and focuses on the possibilities of
sustainability and renewal through social, physical and policy
actions. Specifically, the book explains the origins and nature of
contemporary problems on the estates; examines which policy
objectives, measures and processes have had the greatest impact;
assesses and compares a wide range of local, regional and national
initiatives; discusses current ideas and philosophies, such as
'place making' and 'collaborative planning' that are likely to
influence future policy and practice and provides good practice
guidance for neighbourhood sustainability and renewal. Written by a
multi-national team of experts and drawing on original fieldwork,
the book provides unique comparative insights into the present and
future position of large-scale housing estates in Europe.
Restructuring large-scale housing estates in Europe is an
invaluable resource for a wide audience of academics, researchers,
students and policy makers in the fields of housing, urban studies,
community studies, regeneration, planning and social policy.
Small-scale fisheries make up a large proportion of world's
fisheries, both by catch and participation. Effective management is
essential to ensure access to fish for food and income. Covering
social and economic aspects of the fishery management and
governance challenge, this book provides guidance on innovative and
alternative management measures and methods for small-scale
fisheries. The book covers key topics such as rights, policy,
co-management, communications and trade, and is an important
reference for researchers and students in fisheries science and
management as well as fisheries research organizations and
policymakers.
Housing. Water. Energy. Transport. Food. Education. Health care.
These are the core systems which make human life possible in the
21st century. Few of us are truly self-sufficient - we rely on the
systems built into our cities and towns of all shapes and sizes in
order to survive, let alone thrive. Despite how important these
systems are, and how much we rely on them, contemporary politics
and mainstream economics in most of the world largely ignore these
core systems. Politicians debate what they think will get them
elected; economists value what they think drives growth. This book
joins the growing chorus of activists, academics and innovators who
think that we should be focusing on what matters, on the parts of
our economy in which most of us work and upon which all of us
depend for survival. We help push this movement along by suggesting
a series of concrete steps we can take to build what we call the
"Spatial Contract". The spatial contract is a form of social
contract that pays attention to a simple fact: in order for humans
to be free, we rely on these basic systems that enable us to act.
At the heart of the spatial contract is an agreement to channel
that action into ensuring these systems are built, maintained and
available to all who need them, in big cities and small towns all
around the world. -- .
Mason's World Encyclopedia of Livestock Breeds and Breeding
describes breeds of livestock worldwide as well as a range of
breed-related subjects such as husbandry, health and behaviour.
This definitive and prestigious reference work presents easily
accessible information on domestication (including wild ancestors
and related species), genetics and breeding, livestock produce and
markets, as well as breed conservation and the cultural and social
aspects of livestock farming. Written by renowned livestock
authorities, these volumes draw on the authors' lifelong interest
and involvement in livestock breeds of the world, presenting a
unique, comprehensive and fully cross-referenced guide to cattle,
buffalo, horses, pigs, sheep, asses, goats, camelids, yak and other
domesticants. Volume 1: contains asses, camelids, cattle, goats,
horses and pigs Volume 2: contains sheep, water buffalo, yak and
other livestock Coverage: Breed descriptions: including groups,
types and varieties, history and links between groups, livestock
products and trends for creating new breeds Wild species: ancestral
and relatives, potential domesticants and hybridization Humans and
breeds: spread of domestication, transhumance and pastoralism,
social and cultural influences, suitability of different groups for
different human purposes Genetics and Conservation: a dedicated
section and glossary of terms Placing breeds in a practical
agricultural context, this two volume encyclopedia will be of great
value to agriculturalists, breeders, geneticists, biologists, rural
historians, conservationists, ecologists, and all those who are
interested in the rich diversity of livestock breeds.
ICE Pocket Guide to Steels in the Built Environment is the quick
reference guide to using steels in construction projects and
structural design. Over 150 steels and subgrades are listed, with
each entry containing its naming convention, steel number and a
description of its properties, combined with infographics
describing the format in which each steel is available. By neatly
and definitively bringing key steel information into the one place,
while avoiding manufacturer bias, this guide offers users the
opportunity to investigate and specify the right steel for each
project, based on the properties required.
'Deliciously diabolical' Chris Brookmyre 'Wickedly playful' M.R.
Carey Thomas Quinn is having the strangest autumn . . . Nine years
ago, his mentor Andrew Black wrote a million-copy-selling mystery
novel - and then disappeared. Now could it be that Thomas is being
stalked by the hero of Black's book? And that new answerphone
message sounds a lot like his own father. His father who has been
dead for years. Thomas's wife Imogen usually has the answers but
she's on the other side of the world. If he can just find Black,
perhaps Thomas might start finding some answers . . . With the same
white-knuckle thrills as Hall's first novel, The Raw Shark Texts,
Maxwell's Demon is a freewheeling investigation into the magic
power locked inside the alphabet, love through the looking glass,
the bond between parents and children, and, at its heart, the quest
for meaning in a chaotic and untidy world.
This is a new release of the original 1948 edition.
This is a new release of the original 1948 edition.
Kessinger Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of
rare and hard-to-find books with something of interest for
everyone!
Kessinger Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of
rare and hard-to-find books with something of interest for
everyone!
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