In the spring of 1705, fifteen-year-old Nathaniel Helms flees a life of hardship and signs aboard the merchant ship Golden Venture, hoping to build a better future across the Atlantic. What he discovers instead is a mystery buried beneath decades of secrets.Hidden within the ship lies an old journal belonging to William Bonaparte a sailor remembered by history only as the infamous pirate Billy Bones. As Nathaniel begins to unravel the journal's cryptic pages, he finds himself drawn...

Increase your SIFT Score with the Complete SIFT Study Guide!Written by people who've been in the field and on the front line, we know what it takes to study for the SIFT exam and pass with flying colors.  Increase your score by gaining insider tips and trick and ensure you'll become an Army Aviator.If your want to start a career as an Army Aviator, you're going to need the extra insight this study guide gives.  Every year it is becoming more difficult to ente...

This bibliography in two volumes, originally published in 1988, lists and describes works by and about Jacques Lacan published in French, English, and seven other languages including Japanese and Russian. It incorporates and corrects where necessary all information from earlier published bibliographies of Lacan’s work. Also included as background works are books and essays that discuss Lacan in the course of a more general study, as well as all relevant items in various bibliographic sourc...

Racing to find a killer before he strikes again, an unlikely investigator is haunted by an even more unlikely source in this gripping crime novel“Clark writes well and has created some amusingly zany characters.” — Publishers Weekly on Clean SweepIt’s the summer of 1985 and mechanic Steve Mahoney is dreaming big about owning his own shop. He’s getting there as slowly as possible, working one night shift at a time for a local towing company...

Paradoxes from A to Z, Third edition is the essential guide to paradoxes, and takes the reader on a lively tour of puzzles that have taxed thinkers from Zeno to Galileo, and Lewis Carroll to Bertrand Russell. Michael Clark uncovers an array of conundrums, such as Achilles and the Tortoise, Theseus’ Ship, and the Prisoner’s Dilemma, taking in subjects as diverse as knowledge, science, art and politics. Clark discusses each paradox in non-technical terms, considering its significanc...

You think you know what abusive relationships look like, until you see it for yourself.When Lucy and Meg's mother is assaulted by her husband, stepfather Greg, his arrest seems to mark the end of a nightmare. But when their mother chooses to stay with him, the sisters are thrust into a disturbing moral dilemma.Desperate to protect her, they take a drastic step: secretly install hidden cameras to capture the truth for themselves-and the rest of the world. Wh...

Unlock the Power of Data Science and Machine LearningIn this comprehensive guide, we delve into the world of data science, machinelearning, and AI modeling, providing readers with a robust foundation and practical skills to tackle real-world problems. From basic modeling techniques to advanced machine learning algorithms, this book covers a wide range of topics,ensuring that readers at all levels can benefit from its content. Each chapter is meticulously crafted to offer cle...

In The Trouble with Light, Jeremy Michael Clark reflects on the legacy of familial trauma as he delves into questions about belonging, survival, knowledge, and self-discovery in unflinching lyrical poems. “Like you,” he writes, “I have . . . [a] history of / hardly caring for my body, of letting / whoever drink their share of me, / thinking it could cure / my fear of dirt.” Whether ruminating on intimacy, lineage, identity, faith, or addiction, Clark’s poems embody a restless, rig...

This bibliography in two volumes, originally published in 1988, lists and describes works by and about Jacques Lacan published in French, English, and seven other languages including Japanese and Russian. It incorporates and corrects where necessary all information from earlier published bibliographies of Lacan’s work. Also included as background works are books and essays that discuss Lacan in the course of a more general study, as well as all relevant items in various bibliographic sourc...

First published in 1992, Waste Location seeks to widen and integrate the debate on the intrinsically spatial nature of waste disposal. The political and industrial significance of the new environmentalism of the 1980s came from the recognition of growing public pressure for environmental quality and product reliability. Attention was turned to waste as the product of consumption. As the political economy of waste was explored, new issues were raised: new technologies, recycling, p...

Poultry are a major source of valuable high-quality protein for much of the world's population, so food security is heavily dependent on maintaining poultry health. They are also increasingly important as specialist hobby animals in back-yard flocks. Despite this, veterinarians specializing in the care and health of these important domestic animals are few and far between, and many vets in small animal practice have little real experience of poultry health management and disease. Providing...

When Michael came to live with Andrea and Dave, all he had was one bag and a list of questions. The biggest being: Will I stay?He met their dog, Rory, and had his favorite dinner. He went camping and started a new school with new friends. All while asking himself the same question: Will I stay?As Michael felt more and more at home, his worry that he would have to leave grew bigger than ever. And finally, one day, he got the answer to his question. And a su...