Empirical Political Analysis introduces readers to the foundations of social science research. Organized around the stages of the research process, this textbook prepares readers to conduct both quantitative and qualitative research, from the formation of theory through the design of research projects, to the collection and analysis of data.The book offers a clear and concise presentation of basic concepts and tools that can be applied in a wide range of research settings ...

Ted Turner and Arthur Blank are not Atlanta's only business giants. In contrast to their very public, attention-seeking personalities, Walker Troup prefers the life of the enigmatic loner. His peaceful life of quiet deals and world travel is savagely attacked and everything he values is in jeopardy. Blackmail, betrayal, and murder have blown the top off of his private world, leaving him unsure of anything and everything. Troup quickly discovers that he can no longer trust his top business ...

'Fast-moving... The Bill meets Jack Reacher' THE TIMESFormer close protection officer Mickey Bale has a dangerous skillset. One that many men – good and bad – want to make use of.That's why a powerful Russian oligarch wants to hire Mickey to protect him. And with his wife gone and his track record with the Met in tatters, Mickey doesn't feel he has a choice.But when a terrorist attack kills a police firearms team, MI5 suspect that Mickey's new client and the Russian ...

Readings in Artificial Intelligence and Software Engineering covers the main techniques and application of artificial intelligence and software engineering. The ultimate goal of artificial intelligence applied to software engineering is automatic programming. Automatic programming would allow a user to simply say what is wanted and have a program produced completely automatically. This book is organized into 11 parts encompassing 34 chapters that specifically tackle the topics of deductive...

In the American imagination, the South is a place both sexually open and closed, outwardly chaste and inwardly sultry. Sex and Sexuality in Modern Southern Culture demonstrates that there is no central theme that encompasses sex in the U.S. South, but rather a rich variety of manifestations and embodiments influenced by race, gender, history, and social and political forces.The twelve essays in this volume shine a particularly bright light on the significance of race in sh...

Sex is a difficult issue for contemporary Christians, but the past decade has witnessed a newfound openness regarding the topic among Eastern Orthodox Christians. Both the theological trajectory and the historical circumstances of the Orthodox Church differ radically from those of other Christian denominations that have already developed robust and creative reflections on sexuality and sexual diversity. Within its unique history, theology, and tradition, Orthodox Christianity holds rich re...

In the realm of poetry, where words dance and emotions soar, Arthur Weir's "The Snowflake and Other Poems" emerges as a timeless masterpiece. This collection of lyrical verses captures the essence of nature, love, and the human spirit. From the delicate beauty of a snowflake to the profound depths of the human heart, Weir's words paint vivid images that resonate with readers of all ages. Prepare to be transported to a world where imagination takes flight and the power of language unfolds i...

My Best Friend Is A Secret Agent is the next fun book series for fans of Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Captain Underpants and Big Nate. Join Nort and C.H.I.P on their first hair-raising adventure!Ten year-old Nort McKrakken is a pint-sized computer genius. Fourteen year-old Chip Munson is his best friend—and loyal guinea pig. When their beloved town of Vortville is attacked by an army of brain-warping Freaky Fuzzy toys, Nort implants Chi...

They killed his sister. Now he'll kill them all.Michael Bale is an elite close protection officer. That's why the Met police has given him the toughest job of all: guarding the Minister of Defence at a moment when Chinese-British relations have hit a deadly boiling point. And when Michael's life isn't on the line for his work, he's taking his chances waging war on a powerful London gang family. Their dealer supplied a lethal ecstasy pill to his sister, and Michael is determined to ...

The zombies have upped their game.Hope refuses to die.When the world fell, Alex lost everything except her will to fight. Now, survival is more than scavenging food or outrunning the dead. It's about protecting the people she refuses to lose, even if it means tearing pieces out of herself to do it. Because family isn't who you're born to, it's who you're willing to bleed for. But the dead are changing. They're faster, Smarter, Hungrier. And the living? They're worse, ruthless...

Chuckle along with the best nineteenth-century humorists, who provide you with tall tales, puns, and witty ripostes. Seven of these twenty-seven gems are from Twain himself. No guarantees of political correctness, but they're sure to tickle your twenty-first century funny bone.Beginning with the piece that made Mark Twain famous, "The Notorious Jumping Frog of Calaveras County,"and ending with his fanciful "How I Edited an Agricultural Paper," this treasure trove of an anthology is...

Potatoes are a staple crop around the world. Covering all aspects of botany, production and uses, this book presents a comprehensive discussion of the most important topics for potato researchers and professionals. It assesses the latest research on plant growth such as tuber development, water use and seed production, covers all aspects of pest management and reviews postharvest issues such as storage, global markets, and of course, nutritional value and flavour.