Against a backdrop of the clash of the Roman and Carthaginian empires, the battle for sovereignty takes place on the high seasAtticus, captain of one of the ships of Rome's small, coastal fleet, is from a Greek fishing family. Septimus, legionary commander, reluctantly ordered aboard ship, is from Rome, born into a traditionally army family. It could never be an easy alliance. But the arrival of a hostile fleet, larger, far more skilful and more powerful than any Atticus has encoun...

Atticus Perennis, Roman prefect and hero of the seas, is stranded in Carthage.His Roman masters have all but abandoned him, and at his feet gape the jaws of an angry mercenary army. For while the senators and consuls of Rome bicker and debate, the mercenaries around Utica are running out of patience and strain at the leash, on the verge of war. And then, when a councillor is sent as a message to Atticus and his comrades, all but dead and hideously disfigured, the leash finally brea...

Second Book in the Cody's Adventure Series, this time rescuing at the zoo

The trilogy of John Stack’s brilliant MASTERS OF THE SEA about the clash of the Roman and Carthaginian empires and the battle for sovereignty that rips up the high seas, here in a complete ebook for the first time.John Stack’s MASTERS OF THE SEA trilogy brings to life the high politics and naval action endured on the high seas.SHIP OF ROME brings to life the tremendous clash of the Roman and Carthaginian empires through the battle for sovereignty that takes place on the hig...

Atticus Perennis, prefect of the Roman fleet, waits restlessly in Carthage.His crew is agitated, as they wait on edge for news from Rome, hoping the powers-that-be send more ships to help his Carthaginian forces put down a rebel mercenary army. When word reaches them that a fleet is on their way, it seems there might be an end in sight to the ceaseless violence.However, the optimism does not last long. When an act of treachery by the Carthaginian side is committed against t...

A stirring adventure novel set amid the tumultuous clashes between the Roman and Carthaginian empires, battling for control of the Mediterranean, north Africa and Rome itself.Atticus, the young Greek captain, is now a commander of the growing Roman navy, blockading a port near Tunis, when the Roman legions suffer terrible defeat by the triumphant Carthaginian army, spearheaded by the elephant charges. He and his ships escape together with the main body of the Roman fleet out manoev...

Follow Nobel laureate and legendary teacher Enrico Fermi’s lost course on geophysics.Nobel Prize–winning physicist Enrico Fermi (1901–54) is known for his work on experimental particle and nuclear physics, quantum theory, and statistical mechanics, and for his particular ability to condense complicated problems into approximations for understanding and testing theory in a variety of scientific disciplines. Six of his graduate students went on to win their own Nobel...

The Supreme Court is frequently portrayed as an isolated entity void of politics that reaches judgments by some unseen and unknowable logic. At the same time, Congress is cast as a singularly political enterprise with little regard for nuanced lawmaking. This volume of original essays by leading scholars shows both branches in a new light. It explores the impact of sustained partisan politics, the recent reassertion of legislative power at the expense of judicial review, and the sometimes ...

Have you wondered if it is possible to stop intense feelings of worry, anxiety or depression without resorting to medication?Most depression related medication can have a series of harmful side effects that sometimes leave patients in an even worse state than before.Cognitive behavioral therapy has been one of the most successful methods of treating and eliminating depression, anxiety and negative thought patterns with little to virtually no side effects.Here's some...

Have you ever wondered why some people seem to always make great decisions?Most people believe that you are either born a great critical thinker or you aren't. But this is simply not the caseMost people end up living their lives blindly following the advice others give them, and living an unfulfilling existence as a result.Here's some of what you can expect to learn inside the pages of this book:Discover the exact habits of the greatest critical thinke...

Have you wondered if you're making the right decisions when it comes to raising your son?Over the last years, there has been a lot of confusion about the role of boys and men in our society. It's easy to see why parents are left with lots of unanswered questions when they're raising their sons.Raising boys the right way through positive parenting can help them become responsible and balanced teenagers and adults.Here's some of what you can expect to learn inside the...

How prepared are you to guide your baby through the first and most important year of his life?There's nothing quite like a baby's first months of life, as they are arguably the ones that will have the most impact throughout their entire development.First-time parents and veterans agree that the first year can be one of the most challenging stages to face.Here's some of what you can expect to learn inside the pages of this book:How to properly feed your...