**From “one of today’s most interesting thriller writers” (Lee Child) comes an immersive, propulsive novel in which a detective and a crime writer conduct parallel investigations, six years apart, into a series of puzzling murders.“[Nesbo] can heighten suspense with a single word and wrong-foot the most attentive customer.” —Wall Street Journal**Minneapolis, Minnesota, 2016. When a small-time criminal and gun dealer is shot down in the street, all ...

**From “one of today’s most interesting thriller writers” (Lee Child) comes an immersive, propulsive novel in which a detective and a crime writer conduct parallel investigations, six years apart, into a series of puzzling murders.“[Nesbo] can heighten suspense with a single word and wrong-foot the most attentive customer.” —Wall Street Journal**Minneapolis, Minnesota, 2016. When a small-time criminal and gun dealer is shot down in the street, all ...

"An excellent workbook-like guide" to the nuts and bolts of professional conflict and the strategies you need to make conflict work for you ( Booklist, starred review).Every workplace is a minefield of conflict, and all office tension is shaped by power. Making Conflict Work teaches you to identify the nature of a conflict, determine your power position relative to anyone opposing you, and use the best strategy for achieving your goals. These stra...

From the modern master of Nordic suspense comes an explosive novel about a community in crisis and two brothers on the verge of losing everything they’ve worked so hard to achieve.By all accounts, Carl and Roy Opgard are doing quite well for themselves. Or at least they’re doing as well as can be expected in a small town like Os. Carl manages the area’s swanky and successful spa and hotel, while Roy runs a nearby gas station and harbors grand plans to build it out ...

"Surnames as a Science" by Robert Ferguson delves into the fascinating world of surnames, exploring their origins, meanings, and the cultural significance they hold. Ferguson meticulously examines how surnames can reveal insights into family history, migration patterns, and social status. Through a blend of historical research and linguistic analysis, he uncovers the stories behind various surnames, illustrating how they reflect the identities and experiences of individuals and communities...

In "Surnames as a Science," Robert Ferguson presents a meticulous exploration of the significance and evolution of surnames. Through a blend of historical analysis and linguistic inquiry, Ferguson examines the origins, meanings, and societal implications of family names, situating them within a broader context of social identity and heritage. His scholarly work employs a clear and engaging narrative style, drawing upon diverse sources, from etymological research to sociocultural studies, m...

In "The River-Names of Europe," Robert Ferguson embarks on a compelling exploration of the etymological and cultural significance of European river names, blending rigorous historical analysis with a lyrical prose style. The book delves into the interplay between geography, language, and history, meticulously tracing the origins of river names from the ancient world to the present day. Ferguson's keen attention to detail and vibrant storytelling illuminate how these names not only reflect ...

This classic text by Robert Ferguson is an effort to arrange and explain the names of European Rivers.

"An engaging, layered look into a culture complex enough both to produce stylish rain gear and to embrace the foul weather that necessitates it." — The New York Times Book ReviewWe fill our homes with Nordic furniture; we envy their humane social welfare system and healthy outdoor lifestyle; we devour their crime fiction. Even their strangely attractive melancholia seems to express a stoic, commonsensical acceptance of life's vicissitudes. But how valid is ...

Now available in paperback, the first book to chronicle the history of the Knights Templar in Scotland, from 1127 to the present, with a new theory on Templar participation at the Battle of BannockburnPlaces and books such as Rosslyn Chapel and The Da Vinci Code have focused attention on Scotland's Knights Templar. Who they were and what they did has been touched upon, but never properly explored. Close advisors to Scotland's early kings, they were major p...

'Nothing is as it seems in this sleek and cunning thriller' Evening StandardThe first novel in the Oslo Crime Files, a tense and dark quartet of thrillers for fans of Camilla Lackberg and Jo Nesbo.A woman vanishes from a forest near Oslo.Days later her body is found, seemingly mauled and maimed by a bear.When another woman is reported missing and then found dead with the same scratches and b...

**INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER • A tense and atmospheric thriller about two brothers, one small town, and a lifetime of dark secrets, from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Cockroaches.“I read The Kingdom and couldn’t put it down.... Suspenseful ... original ... special in every way.”—Stephen King, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Fairy Tale**Roy and Carl, brothers from a small mountain town, have spent their whole l...