Dick Frame was way in over his head when he accepted an offer to join the ranks of the British Secret Service. After being held hostage and tortured in the Middle East when his first operation went sour, he decided to leave, but soon found that it was not that easy to quit. He made a pact with his partner Charley Panarti to leave MI5, only to be drawn into an international triangle of drugs, arms and politics reaching from Saudi Arabia to Ireland. Less than a year later, Dick and Charley ar...

This 40-step motivational guide is designed to help individuals who struggle with a lack of confidence and doubt their ability to achieve their goals. It emphasizes the importance of self-awareness, identifying strengths and passions, setting meaningful goals, and challenging negative self-talk. The guide encourages individuals to embrace failure as a learning opportunity, surround themselves with supportive people, practice self-care, and step out of their comfort zones. It emphasizes the...

This real-life unsolved mystery: The Stolen Crown Jewels of Ireland: The Elusive Heist, captures the reader's imagination with its intricate plot, rich historical backdrop, and well-developed characters. It explores themes of greed, loyalty, and the lengths one will go to protect their legacy. The novel leaves readers on the edge of their seats until the very last page, immersing them in a captivating tale that blends reality and fiction seamlessly. The Stolen Crown Jewels of Ireland: The ...

In this 40-chapter thriller, Nicholas Lucas, a business partner, is accused of murdering Marcus Sullivan, a 55-year-old business billionaire. Forced to flee, Nicholas sets out to find the true offender and establish his innocence. He navigates a perilous labyrinth of deception, corporate intrigue, and personal vendettas alongside investigative journalist Jessica Reynolds. Nicholas creates odd connections, faces his own shortcomings, and fights for justice as they uncover the truth. He figh...

The Curse Of The Solid Kettle The book revolves around a group of people known as the Fellowship, who possess unique abilities and come together to protect the town of Ravenswood from supernatural threats. The story begins with the fellowship members being drawn to Ravenswood by strange occurrences and a sense of destiny. To uncover the source of the growing darkness that threatens the town, they form deep bonds and go on a journey together. During their investigation, the fellowship disco...

Oprah's Book Club Summer 2018 SelectionThe Instant New York Times Bestseller**A powerful, revealing story of hope, love, justice, and the power of reading by a man who spent thirty years on death row for a crime he didn't commit.“An amazing and heartwarming story, it restores our faith in the inherent goodness of humanity.”—Archbishop Desmond Tutu**In 1985, Anthony Ray Hinton was arrested and charged with two...

‘Society' is one of the most frequently used words in public life; it is also a foundational term in the social sciences. In our own time, however, the idea has never been so much in dispute and so little understood. For some critics, society is simply too consensual for a world of intensive discord. For others, the idea of ‘society' is oppressive - the very notion, so some argue, is dismissive of the infinite social differences that shape global realities.In this erudite and origi...

The United States faces major challenges in dealing with Iran, the threat of terrorism, and the tide of political instability in the Arabian Peninsula. The presence of some of the world’s largest reserves of oil and natural gas, vital shipping lanes, and Shia populations throughout the region have made the peninsula the focal point of US and Iranian strategic competition. Moreover, large youth populations, high unemployment rates, and political systems with highly centralized power bases h...

This edited volume examines the impacts of the 2014-2015 decline in the price of oil. Participants will examine the economic, social and political consequences on states and regions, along with their responses. The following questions will be examined: what were the impacts for countries experiencing an energy revolution in shale and gas like the United States and Canada? What were the repercussions of the collapse on other states of the Western hemisphere dependent on oil for growth and d...

**Oprah's Book Club Summer 2018 SelectionA powerful, revealing story of hope, love, justice, and the power of reading by a man who spent thirty years on death row for a crime he didn't commit.“An amazing and heartwarming story, it restores our faith in the inherent goodness of humanity.”—Archbishop Desmond Tutu**In 1985, Anthony Ray Hinton was arrested and charged with two counts of capital murder in Alabama. Stunned, confused, and only twenty–nine years old,...

After more than a decade of fighting in Afghanistan, the United States and its allies are set to transfer security responsibilities to Afghan forces in 2014. This transition poses many challenges, and much will depend on the future of Afghan politics, governance, corruption, development, security, and economics. How the United States manages the transition is vital for any hopes of creating a secure Afghanistan, as well as preventing the reemergence of the Taliban and other terrorist group...

The United States faces major challenges in dealing with Iran, the threat of terrorism, and the tide of political instability in the Arabian Peninsula. The presence of some of the world’s largest reserves of oil and natural gas, vital shipping lanes, and Shia populations throughout the region have made the peninsula the focal point of US and Iranian strategic competition. Moreover, large youth populations, high unemployment rates, and political systems with highly centralized power bases h...