In the dry and dusty heat of Texas, this novel seems destined to end in tragedy and despair from the first moment. Heartfelt, the characters transcend nothing but provide a rare glimpse into raw emotion and give readers a dramatic, insightful and violent view of what life is like for two young men-- one of Mexican decent and the other half Comanche Indian --without limits, laws or love in the 1850s. Running a feverish course to a bitter end, one lawman with heartache of his own must stop t...

Introduction to Security, Tenth Edition, provides an overview of the security industry with an emphasis on the theories of security and loss prevention that have shaped the profession. Security is covered in totality, providing readers with a glimpse of the various and diverse components that make up the security function. This updated book is the latest edition in what has historically been the go-to textbook on the subject for more than 30 years.While this fully updated edition continues...

Java Closures and Lambda introduces you to significant new changes to the Java language coming out of what is termed Project Lambda. These new changes make their debut in Java 8, and their highlight is the long-awaited support for lambda expressions in the Java language. You’ll learn to write lambda expressions and use them to create functional interfaces and default methods for evolving APIs, among many other uses.The changes in Java 8 are significant. Syntax and usage of...

This book presents essential information on systems and interactions in automotive transmission technology and outlines the methodologies used to analyze and develop transmission concepts and designs. Functions of and interactions between components and subassemblies of transmissions are introduced, providing a basis for designing transmission systems and for determining their potentials and properties in vehicle-specific applications: passenger cars, trucks, buses, tractors and motorcycle...

Introduction to Security has been the leading text on private security for over thirty years. Celebrated for its balanced and professional approach, this new edition gives future security professionals a broad, solid base that prepares them to serve in a variety of positions. Security is a diverse and rapidly growing field that is immune to outsourcing. The author team as well as an outstanding group of subject-matter experts combine their knowledge and experience with a full package of ma...

Trace the awe-inspiring evolutionary biology of feathered dinosaurs that survived a global apocalypse to rule the skies. This captivating natural history journey tracks the miraculous transformation from earthbound prehistoric hunters to the incredibly diverse avian species in our daily lives. Witness the astonishing timeline of how hollow bones and brilliant feathers engineered the ultimate masters of flight.Perfect for an educational commute or a relaxing nature walk, this immers...

Trace the awe-inspiring evolutionary biology of feathered dinosaurs that survived a global apocalypse to rule the skies. This captivating natural history journey tracks the miraculous transformation from earthbound prehistoric hunters to the incredibly diverse avian species in our daily lives. Witness the astonishing timeline of how hollow bones and brilliant feathers engineered the ultimate masters of flight.Perfect for an educational commute or a relaxing nature walk, this immers...

Trace the awe-inspiring evolutionary biology of feathered dinosaurs that survived a global apocalypse to rule the skies. This captivating natural history journey tracks the miraculous transformation from earthbound prehistoric hunters to the incredibly diverse avian species in our daily lives. Witness the astonishing timeline of how hollow bones and brilliant feathers engineered the ultimate masters of flight.Perfect for an educational commute or a relaxing nature walk, this immers...

Trace the awe-inspiring evolutionary biology of feathered dinosaurs that survived a global apocalypse to rule the skies. This captivating natural history journey tracks the miraculous transformation from earthbound prehistoric hunters to the incredibly diverse avian species in our daily lives. Witness the astonishing timeline of how hollow bones and brilliant feathers engineered the ultimate masters of flight.Perfect for an educational commute or a relaxing nature walk, this immers...

In this mini ebook, Robert Fischer, M.D., psychiatrist and Executive Director at the Optimum Performance Institute, a residential mental health treatment facility for young adults in Southern California, discusses the development of Asperger's from childhood into early adulthood.

Young adults with Asperger's disorder face unique challenges when it comes to overcoming failure to launch syndrome. Ryan's inspirational story about how he is now living independently and learning to have fulfilling relationships, work, and hobbies is sure to encourage and inspire.

In this day and age, everyone has a seemingly endless number of website passwords to remember, but Evernote is a great tool to help you keep everything in an accessible place, no matter what computer you are using. Many people keep these organized on a flash drive, but what if forget it and aren't at home? With Evernote, no matter what computer you are using, you can have access to all of your files, including the all important document where you keep your passwords and much more!