Jonas works for the UK secret service as an intelligence analyst. When his father is kidnapped and held for ransom by ISIS gunmen in Syria, he takes matters into his own hands and begins to steal the only currency he has access to: secret government intelligence. He heads to Beirut with a haul of the most sensitive documents imaginable and recruits an unlikely ally – an alcoholic Swiss priest named Father Tobias. Despite barely surviving his previous contact with ISIS, Tobias agrees to tra...

Daniil LaChance grew up hard on the streets of the city-state of Allistair. A chance meeting with the shapeshifting Flame known as Knife changes everything when Knife takes Daniil as her apprentice. The promise of initiation as one of the sexual mystics of the goddess Pelin turns Daniil's life from one of poverty and desperation to one of magic and mystery — and made possible the renewal of a love affair that has lasted many lifetimes.But this opportunity has come in dark times. Mo...

Throughout history, man has been digging in the dirt for many reasons. One of which has been to see what is there. Some found things that they could use, like rocks! After a while, they found different rocks for different uses. Some rocks made sparks when hit together, making fire and then some rocks (black ones) would burn, and the quest was on for more burning rocks to keep warm and cook. Mining quickly followed for special rocks and memorials. Digging for coal has been in practice for t...

Things are looking bad for disgraced spy August Drummond. In emotional free fall after the death of his wife, fired for a series of unprecedented security breaches that saw him labelled a traitor…and now his neighbour on the flight to Istanbul won’t stop talking.The only thing keeping him sane is the hunch that there’s something not quite right about the nervous young man several rows ahead – a hunch that is confirmed when August watches him throw away directions to an old European...

From a former spy comes an electrifying novel about the mystery, paranoia and ruthlessness of the secretive world of British espionage'Spies and Other Gods places him in the top tier of today's spy writers' The Spectator'Wonderfully entertaining' John Banville, author of Booker Prize-winning The Sea'Wolff offers a subtler version of comic spy fiction that treats its characters as amusing, f...

Jonas is a British spy out in the cold. When his father is kidnapped by ISIS in Syria, he heads to Beirut and recruits a Swiss priest named Father Tobias. Tobias agrees to travel into the heart of the Islamic State and inform the kidnappers that Jonas is willing to negotiate for his father's life. British intelligence agents try everything in their power to stop Jonas, and he finds himself tested to the limit as he fights to keep the negotiations alive.

The colonial period is perhaps the most significant era in American history. This valuable resource begins with a summary of exploration in the New World. It then follows early colonization efforts, describing the journeys of the first colonists into the unknown and their struggles to make something of their harsh new environment. Readers will learn about the colonies’ early societies, governments, and trades. The colonists’ growing dissatisfaction with England is charted as it swells towa...

Modern science has made remarkable advances in genetics. This volume covers the foundations of genes and heredity to give readers a solid understanding of what modern genetics has been built on, before examining the ways in which genetic testing is used to assess genetic risk. Also featured are the many ways researchers and medical professionals are using gene therapy to improve lives, as well as bioethical considerations and social ramifications inherent in going even further with genetic...

The Industrial Revolution has had the most far-reaching and transformative effects of any era in the planet's history. After detailing life and technology in Europe prior to the revolution, this volume presents the changes that led to the revolution, important inventions and innovations, societal and economic consequences, and the Second Industrial Revolution in the United States. Readers will learn how inventions we take for granted today, such as the telephone, steam engine, and railroad...

In 'Mastering Business Dynamics: Entrepreneurial Leadership & Strategy,' readers are taken on an illuminating journey through the multifaceted world of business leadership and strategic thinking. Drawing upon real-world examples, industry insights, and time-tested methodologies, this comprehensive guide demystifies the challenges and intricacies of steering a business idea from its inception to its fruition.

Welcome to "Legal Blueprint for Innovators," your essential guide through the complex landscape of business law tailored for the visionary entrepreneur. This book, deeply rooted in the transformative influence of technology on society, serves as both a practical manual and a philosophical journey into the socio-legal fabric that underpins technological innovation. Foreworded with an eloquent discussion on how technological progress reshapes our world by guest author Peter Fiekowsky, author...

This account of an evangelical initiative at Lake Tanganyika was first published in 1892. It looks at Ujiji society and commerce and includes a description and comparison of the peoples that was done for the Anthropological Institute.