The Islamic State falls. Brilliant combat jihadist escapes to Syria, forms a terrorist cell, secretly masterminds a scheme exploiting a crack in aviation security. The Desert Southwest Coral Snake is their weapon of choice; pilot and co-pilot their targets. An American airliner is brought down from 31,000 feet. Jaysh al-Allah, the Army of God, takes credit, paralyzing commercial aviation. US Marine sniper, FBI and CIA resources are brought to bear. A high-altitude drone with laser...

In this book, first published in 1989, Ken Post and Phil Wright provide a critical analysis of socialist construction in underdeveloped countries. Pointing out that all the socialist revolutions of the twentieth century have occurred in underdeveloped peripheral capitalist countries, they focus on the relationship between socialism and underdevelopment. They bring together the insights of both development theory and the political economy of socialism, and draw upon their direct experience ...

The definitive field guide for anyone wanting to learn B&C's world-famous big game scoring system and apply this knowledge to effectively judge big game in the field.This definitive manual is now available in this updated, convenient field guide that easily fits into backpacks. Inside you will find detailed instructions on how to score each of the native North American big game categories recognized by the Club, including numerous illustrations to clearly demonstrate techniques for...

A two-play dramatisation of Philip Pullman's extraordinary award-winning fantasy trilogy, first seen at the National Theatre.His Dark Materials takes us on a thrilling journey through worlds familiar and unknown. For Lyra and Will, its two central characters, it's a coming of age and a transforming spiritual experience. Their great quest demands a savage struggle against the most dangerous of enemies. They encounter fantastical creatures in parallel worlds – rebellious ang...

Published nearly a decade ago, Fluid Machinery: Performance, Analysis, and Design quickly became popular with students, professors, and professionals because of its comprehensive and comprehensible introduction to the fluid mechanics of turbomachinery. Renamed to reflect its wider scope and reorganized content, this second edition provides a more l

Commander John Hanson recounts his harrowing adventure with the Electites of space. Beings of Ether who don't want your blood, they want your soul and eat your entire ship along with it. Listen as Commander Hanson faces certain death but battles his way out using unusual means. Very unusual means.

"**This is such a great book for primary school age children and a little beyond for finding out about the world, its countries and people" Amazon customer review- Philip's atlas, designed specially to use at home and at school with guidance for parents and teachers- Clear maps and fascinating facts bring geography to life for readers aged 7-12- Published by Philip's in association with the Royal Geogr...

"**This is such a great book for primary school age children and a little beyond for finding out about the world, its countries and people" Amazon customer review- Philip's atlas, designed specially to use at home and at school with guidance for parents and teachers- Clear maps and fascinating facts bring geography to life for readers aged 7-12- Published in association with the Royal Geographical Soci...

Written for 5 to 7 year-old this atlas is ideal for teaching Key Stage 1, helping to cover geography, history, science, citizenship and literacy requirements- Written by experts Professor David Wright and Rachel Noonan- Published in association with the Royal Geographical Society- 50 pages of clear, child-friendly maps showing our world today- Countries of the world brought to life

Climate change, and the inevitability of sea level rise, will require much more of us than simply pulling back from the coastline. The thesis of Weston Wright's More Water Less Land New Architecture is that we need to start thinking in an entirely different way about the relationship of cities to waterfront sites and of the relationship of buildings to water, which means rethinking many of architecture's implicit premises. If architecture has been confrontational with water—think bold towe...

A collection of stories exploring the depths of human connection and the power of nature.This anthology weaves together tales of conservation, mentorship, and the search for redemption. From the Smoky Mountains to the icy Sea of Mortla, characters grapple with their pasts, confront cultural divides, and strive to find their place in the world.Discover the joy of unlikely friendships, the sting of betrayal, and the resilience of the human spirit in the face ...

Winner, Best History, 2012 Association for Recorded Sound Collections Award for Excellence in Historical Recorded Sound ResearchWhen Mississippi John Hurt (1892-1966) was "rediscovered" by blues revivalists in 1963, his musicianship and recordings transformed popular notions of prewar country blues. At seventy-one he moved to Washington, D.C., from Avalon, Mississippi, and became a live-wire connection to a powerful, authentic past. His intricate and lively style m...