Detan Honding, a wanted conman of noble birth and ignoble tongue, has found himself in the oasis city of Aransa. He and his trusted companion Tibs may have pulled off one too many cons against the city's elite and need to make a quick escape. They set their sights on their biggest heist yet - the gorgeous airship of the exiled commodore Thratia.But in the middle of his scheme, a face changer known as a doppel starts murdering key members of Aransa's government. The sudden paranoia ...

In an age where antimicrobial resistance amongst pathogens grows more prevalent, particularly in the hospital setting, antimicrobial stewardship is an evidence-based, proven measure in the battle against resistance and infection. This single comprehensive, definitive reference work is written by an international team of acknowledged experts in the field. The authors explore the effective use of coordinated antimicrobial interventions to change prescribing practice and help slow the emergen...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Peptide therapy is one of the most cutting-edge fields in regenerative medicine, but finding reliable and practical information can be a challenge. Most available resources are scattered, incomplete, or too technical for non-medical professionals.How can you access the incredible benefits of peptides without unnecessary risks or wasting time on vague or outdated information? Don’t worry, you’re not alone in this...

While producing a documentary about Elvis’ early years, “Elvis: Return toTupelo,” I discovered a cache of never before seen Elvis photos from hislate spring tour in 1956. These remarkable photos show the singer as he wasjust on the cusp of becoming a star. They’re wonderful candid shots of himperforming, meeting his fans, relaxing between shows at a local arcade and athome with his family in Memphis. It was too late to include them in my documentary ...

When the public envisions Atlanta during the Civil War, two primary images�of two unparalleled individuals�dominate: William Tecumseh Sherman and Scarlett O�Hara; however, there is more to the city�s Civil War heritage than a frowning general and a wily gentlewoman. Within the pages of Atlanta: A Portrait of the Civil War, discover the old city streets, period homes, and military fortifications of Atlanta in a number of rarely reproduced Civil War photographs. Taken from the Atlanta Histor...

Michael Rose observes the world with a passionate and playful eye, bringing the everyday to life. Whether drawing on his family history, his personal love story, the Scottish coastline, or the vocabulary of modern food criticism, what underpins his sharp observations is affection. Both social commentary and documentary, his poems address the heart and mind.

Over the past 40 years, life in Timor-Leste has changed radically. Before 1975 most of the population lived in highland villages, spoke local languages, and rarely used money. Today many have moved to peri-urban lowland settlements, and even those whose lives remain dominated by customary ways understand that those of their children will not. For the Atoni Pah Meto of Timor-Leste's remote Oecussi Enclave, the world was neatly divided into two distinct categories: the meto (indigen...

Make your public key protocols smaller and more secure with this accessible guide to Elliptic Curve Cryptography.Elliptic Curve Cryptography for Developers introduces the mathematics of elliptic curves—a powerful alternative to the prime number-based RSA encryption standard. You’ll learn to deliver zero-knowledge proofs and aggregated multi-signatures that are not even possible with RSA mathematics. All you need is the basics of calculus you learned in hig...

The Birth of an Opera offers illuminating insight into how operas are written and the personalities, incidents, and musical circumstances that have shaped their composition.Through a deft compilation of primary sources—letters, memoirs, and personal accounts from composers, librettists, and performers—Michael Rose re-creates for his readers the circumstances that gave rise to fifteen operatic milestones. From Monteverdi and Mozart to Puccini and Berg, each chapter focuses ...

If you or a loved one suffer with Bipolar Disorder, you’re holding the keys to hope!This book offers five gifts to help achieve recovery: • Practical tools for recovery including worksheets that help you go beyond mere survival to wellness—even happiness. • Comprehensive and understandable explanations of how to turn Bipolar Illness into Bipolar Wellness. • A promising nutritional approach that’s being tested at advanced psychiatric facilities. • The autho...

Goodbye, Good Men uncovers how radical liberalism has infiltrated the Catholic Church, overthrowing traditional beliefs, standards, and disciplines.

The Subversive Art of a Classical Education is a bold call to reclaim traditional education as a radical act of cultural resistance, forming minds and souls for wisdom in an age of distraction and declineIn an age obsessed with screens, speed, and skills, The Subversive Art of a Classical Education delivers a bold, timely manifesto for reclaiming education as a deeply human pursuit. Veteran educator and bestselling author Michael ...