The Sultan's Pearls; or, Nick Carter's Porto Rico Trail is a compelling anthology that unfolds the gripping adventures and mysteries found within the realm of detective fiction. This collection juxtaposes the exotic allure of Puerto Rico with the intricate plots characteristic of pulp fiction. Through varied narratives and settings, the anthology showcases a spectrum of literary styles'Äîfrom suspenseful mysteries to fast-paced thrillers'Äîeach piece contributes uniquely to the central the...

Carter and Pickett explore how educators and families can teach peace education through youth literature and literacy development. Showing how to assess, choose, and make use of literature that can be used to teach both literacy and peace education, they walk through individual methods: recognizing and teaching different portrayals of conflict in youth literature, analyzing characterization, and examining the role of illustrations. Educators who want to incorporate peace education within a...

The story begins when a priceless string of pearls, belonging to a Sultan and known for its extraordinary size and purity, is stolen while being transported to a European collector. The theft sparks a diplomatic crisis, as the pearls symbolize a significant alliance between the Sultan's realm and a foreign power. The thieves vanish without a trace, leaving only a cryptic symbol as their calling card. Nick Carter is enlisted to track down the culprits and recover the treasure before tension...

Operations Research: A Practical Introduction is just that: a hands-on approach to the field of operations research (OR) and a useful guide for using OR techniques in scientific decision making, design, analysis and management. The text accomplishes two goals. First, it provides readers with an introduction to standard mathematical models and algorithms. Second, it is a thorough examination of practical issues relevant to the development and use of computational m...

During the second half of the twentieth century, the forest industry removed more than 300 billion cubic feet of timber from southern forests. Yet at the same time, partnerships between public and private entities improved the inventory, health, and productivity of this vast and resilient resource. A comprehensive and multilayered history, Forestry in the U.S. South explores the remarkable commercial and environmental gains made possible through the collaboration of industry, universities,...

Assembly Theory and Assembly Time Theory: The New Frontier in Interdisciplinary ScienceIn an era of rapid scientific advancements and interdisciplinary exploration, a revolutionary concept has emerged at the forefront of scientific inquiry - Assembly Theory. What was once perceived as a mere assembly line process in manufacturing has now evolved into a groundbreaking paradigm that transcends traditional boundaries, encompassing the realms of biology, chemistry, physics, and beyond....

This book analyzes the interactions of international criminal tribunals established since the 1990s with international, national and regional bodies, making recommendations for the International Criminal Court (ICC) as it goes forward. Placing the core issues within the statutory framework of the Rome Statute and major policy considerations, the authors examine ways in which the ICC can best coordinate with other accountability mechanisms on national and regional prosecutions, the UN Secur...

The founding of the United States may be the single greatest event in the history of the rise and fall of nations. Thirteen infant colonies challenged the mightiest military power on earth and won! The victory of the underfunded, ill-equipped, and inadequately-trained colonists was made possible by the heroic efforts of the patriots, some of whom have been memorialized, but others whose names are not even known. In Unlikely Heroes, Ron Carter brings these forgotten individuals and courageo...

What exactly is self-control, and what life outcomes does it affect? What causes a person to have high or low self-control to begin with? What effect does self-control have on crime and other harmful behavior?Using a clear, conversational writing style, Self-Control and Crime Over the Life Course answers critical questions about self-control and its importance for understanding criminal behavior. Authors Carter Hay and Ryan Meldrum use intuitive examples t...

This book is dedicated to all the broken and hurting people that may feel they have no reason to hope.To the ones that feel unloved and unwanted, even by our Savior, Jesus Christ.Be encouraged! He loves and wants you so much that He died for you! And you will never find any greater love than that!As you read this book, please allow yourself to let our heavenly Father, His Holy Spirit, minister to you as only He can. He has done it for me, and He can do it for you! R...

Ceramic Materials: Science and Engineering is an up-to-date treatment of ceramic science, engineering, and applications in a single, comprehensive text. Building on a foundation of crystal structures, phase equilibria, defects, and the mechanical properties of ceramic materials, students are shown how these materials are processed for a wide diversity of applications in today's society. Concepts such as how and why ions move, how ceramics interact with light and magnetic fields, a...

The Foundation of Heaven is a historical fictional work about the fall of the Aztec empire (old Mexico). Using his familiar style of mixing historical narrative with literary fiction, author D.H.C. Carter takes us into the world of the early 16th century and shows the collision of cultures that takes place between the old world and the new. Historic figures such as Cortez and Montezuma are brought into focus and their relationship is explored. Once again, Carter uses fictional characters t...