In For the Love of Rome, John Ferris conveys his excitement in discovering the city of Rome through language that moves those unfamiliar with the enchanted city, as well as those who have often been there. The book is not about wars, persecutions, internal struggles for power within Roman and Vatican rule, nor cultural development. As Ferris said, The book is about our experiences in [mid-1960s and -1970s] Rome, what drew my wife and me there, and what we learned by seeing and reading. The...

This book aspires to unveil a definitive timeline of the Hebrew kings during the period of the Divided Kingdom. It encompasses the 19 reigns of the kings of Israel and the 20 reigns of the kings of Judah, along with 34 cross-references between the rival kingdoms found in the biblical books of Kings and Chronicles. While past efforts to reconcile these numbers may have faltered, we now stand at a groundbreaking moment with precise dates for every reign. When compared to prevailing theories,...

The world we live in is a world of dualityan outer world composed of relationships and an inner world of what those relationships mean. For this reason, there are two threads that run throughout the book. The main thread is a deeper soul-searching journey about what happens when we experience the loss of a loved one. Do we have the power within to change what has happened? Is the past set in stone, or is it malleable? Are our loved ones lost to us forever, or are they waiting to be redisco...

John Ferris' work in strategic and intelligence history is widely praised for its originality and the breadth of its research. At last his major pioneering articles are now available in this one single volume.In Intelligence and Strategy these essential articles have been fundamentally revised to incorporate new evidence and information withheld by governments when they were first published. This volume reshapes the study of communications intelligence by tracing Britain's...

I am a Science Fiction writer of a Series I call "ORION'S BELT". I have 2 of them released and currently working on the 3rd book. The story is about an ex-Lieutenant from the Navy SEAL's, who is tragically almost killed in a rescue, & then brought back to life by the means of a secret Nano-Technology, invented by a brilliant Scientist, (&CEO),of a billion dollar Corporation. The main reason the Scientist created this Technology was to rid the planet of all disease. But Lt. Orion soon finds...

Taken for granted as the natural order of things, peace at sea is in fact an immense and recent achievement—but also an enormous strategic challenge if it is to be maintained in the future. In Maritime Strategy and Global Order, an international roster of top scholars offers historical perspectives and contemporary analysis to explore the role of naval power and maritime trade in creating the international system.The book begins in the early days of the industrial revoluti...

Based on the findings of a research project conducted by the World Health Organisation, this book contains unpublished material on AIDS-related knowledge and sexual behaviour in countries in Africa, Asia and South America, including: Cote d'Ivoire; Kenya; Lesotho; Mauritius; Tanzania; Sri Lanka; Singapore; Thailand and Brazil. The book provides an in-depth comparative analysis of the findings from 16 key surveys in the original research programme, the aim of which was to identify baseline ...

A practical guide to passive investingTime and again, individual investors discover, all too late, that actively picking stocks is a loser's game. The alternative lies with index funds. This passive form of investing allows you to participate in the markets relatively cheaply while prospering all the more because the money saved on investment expenses stays in your pocket.In his latest book, investment expert Richard Ferri shows you how easy and accessible ...

The action-packed science fiction novel adaptation of the blockbuster hit film starring Arnold Schwarzenegger from the USA Today –bestselling author.Sarah Connor is dead. Her son John is now a young man, still destined to lead humanity against the Artificial Intelligence known as Skynet and its legion of programmed machine soldiers known as Terminators.The T-X model is the most advanced Terminator. Designed to res...

For anyone who has experienced a significant loss, this wonderfully informative and accessible book is a guide to understanding and overcoming grief.The death of someone close—a familiy member, spouse, or partner—can result in feelings of overwhelming grief. At the same time, society unrealistically expects people to recover from grief as quickly as possible. I Can't Stop Crying looks at grieving as a painful but necessary process. The authors emphasize th...

Advances in Financial Economics volume 20 deals with International Corporate Governance, particularly the role played by boards of directors, internal organization design and governance mechanisms, franchise agreements, the effect of regulation and policy, the market for corporate control, and strategic alliances.

In the quaint town of Greenfield, where shadows dance and secrets whisper, a tale unfolds that will forever haunt the hearts of its inhabitants. "In the Dark" by James Whitcomb Riley is a haunting and atmospheric masterpiece that delves into the depths of human nature and the darkness that can lurk within. As the night descends, a group of friends gather around a flickering fire, sharing stories that chill the blood and stir the imagination. But as the flames dwindle and the darkness envel...