Memoirs of a prisoner, who spent a decade in some of Britain's most secure prisons.

I admit it—he beat my time. But my day is coming. Any minute now time is about to run out on him!

Illustrating essential aspects of adaptive image processing from a computational intelligence viewpoint, the second edition of Adaptive Image Processing: A Computational Intelligence Perspective provides an authoritative and detailed account of computational intelligence (CI) methods and algorithms for adaptive image processing in regularization, edge detection, and early vision.With three new chapters and updated information throughout, the new edition of this pop...

The Nightmare Library welcomes you back… but it may not let you go.The stacks of The Nightmare Library beckon you with a host of horrors. The tales collected in this volume are the most terrifying yet…A simple surgery goes horribly wrong, revealing a sinister experiment.A stranded astronaut finds he is more than just lost in space, with a mind-bending mystery that extends far beyond the reaches of the c...

When one thinks of influential World War II military figures, five-star generals such as Dwight D. Eisenhower and Omar Bradley instantly come to mind. As important as these central figures were to the Second World War, the conflict produced equally effective lower-profile leaders whose influence had an undeniable impact.Among these leaders are William Simpson, commander of the US Ninth Army, and James Moore, his chief of staff. Working in tandem, the pair helmed a unit that gained ...

In Sabers through the Reich, William Stuart Nance provides the first comprehensive operational history of American corps cavalry in the European Theater of Operations (ETO) during World War II. The corps cavalry had a substantive and direct impact on Allied success in almost every campaign, and served as offensive guards for armies across Europe, conducting reconnaissance, economy of force, and security missions, as well as prisoner of war rescues. From D-Day and Operation Cobra t...

Iran is rarely out of the headlines, and there is likely to be a rush of interest from tourists and investors if the provisional framework agreement reached in April 2015 is implemented, lifting most sanctions in exchange for limits on its nuclear program for at least ten years. Western fascination with Iran is nothing new. For centuries, foreigners have been entranced by a country that is quite distinct from all others in the region. Iran is home to one of the world's oldest civilizations...

This is the essential reference companion for all who use French for business communication. Containing over 5000 words, this handy two-way A-Z glossary covers the most commonly used terms in business. It will help you to communicate with confidence in a wide variety of business situations, and is of equal value to the relative beginner or the fluent speaker. Written by an experienced native and non-native speaker team working in business language education, this unique glossary is an indi...

French Business Situations is a handy reference and learning text for all those who use or need spoken French for business. It is suitable for self-study or class use.Over 40 spoken situations are simply presented, including:Basic phone callsLeaving messagesMaking presentationsComparing, enquiring, bookingSelling techniquesWith full English translations and brief usage notes, this guide will help the user...

Ambrose of Milan is famous above all for his struggle with, and triumph over, 'Arian' heresy. Yet, almost all of the evidence comes from Ambrose's own writings, and from pious historians of the next generation who represented him as a champion of orthodoxy. This detailed study argues instead that an 'Arian' opposition in Milan was largely conjured up by Ambrose himself, lumping together critics and outsiders in order to secure and justify his own authority. Along with new interpretations o...

Manual of Business French is the most comprehensive, single-volume reference handbook for students and professionals using French.Designed for all users, no matter what level of language skill, this manual comprises five parts:* A 6000-word, two-way Glossary of the most useful business terms* A 100-page Written Communications section giving models of 50 letters, faxes and documents* An 80-page Spoken Situations section covering face-to-face and telephone sit...

French/English Business Correspondence is a handy reference and learning text for all who use written French for Business.Eighty written communications are simply presented covering memos, letters, faxes and resumes. The situations covered include:* arranging meetings* acknowledging orders* enquiring about products* applying for jobs.With full English translations, this book is suitable for both students and professionals and can be used f...