From Vietnam to the global battle against communism – spies, secrets and the story of the CIA under Lyndon B. JohnsonThe utterly gripping, award-winning drama Central Intelligence returns, revealing further inside stories of the CIA and featuring an all-star cast. Told from the perspective of Eloise Page (Kim Cattrall), who joined on the Agency’s first day in 1947 and, in her 40-year career, became one of its most powerful women, the serie...

This book was written in honor of two friends. We have been friends for over fifty-five years. The book was written as if we were sitting down and telling the story to a group of people. I have always wanted to write a book, and I was inspired by God to write this, along with a good lady friend whom I consider my best friend, Jenny Neumaier. My good friend George has stuck by me through thick and thin. George has been like a brother to me. We don't see each other as much as I would like, b...

From the NHL’s most unexpected All-Star MVP comes a sports memoir unlike any other. Hilarious, candid, and reflective, A Guy Like Me recounts the heartwarming story of John Scott: an average joe who became a sports icon overnight.Known as a willing-and-able fighter and bruiser in the league, John Scott was a surprising and tongue-and-cheek nominee for the 2016 NHL All-Star Game. He’d been in the league for over eight NHL seasons, playing for teams such as ...

This far-reaching study gives a concise and coherent overview of the debates surrounding the analysis of social power. The concept of power is outlined, and its main dimensions are explored through consideration of various facets – command, pressure, constraint, discipline, protest, and interpersonal power. The book examines both the theoretical debates that have arisen and the kinds of empirical materials relevant to them.Topics covered include the nature of the contemporary state...

John Scott's Ashtanga Yogais a step-by-step illustrated guide that takes you through the balanced exercise routines and breathing techniques of this dynamic form.Carefully structured, this course starts with a simple sequence for beginners which, once mastered, provides the foundation for moving on to the next level.- Purify your body with dynamic movement and precise postures- Develop physical and mental strength, increased stamina ...

Envisioning Sociology is a landmark work, the first major study of the founding of sociology in Britain and the enormous contributions made by the intellectual circle led by Victor Branford and Patrick Geddes. Authors John Scott and Ray Bromley chronicle the biographical connections and personal partnerships of the circle's key participants, their international connections, their organization-building work, and the business activities that underpinned their efforts. Branford and G...

THE LEAFEATERA young check-cashing clerk stumbles upon a serial killer's latest victim, leading her to make a dangerous choice - become his next target to bring him down. As she transforms herself into his perfect prey, she discovers the true horror may not be in catching the notorious "Leafeater," but in losing herself in the process.For twelve years, young women have been found posed like works of art across the city, their bodies unmarked, their last breaths stolen. When...

In no other country does Nature exhibit herself in more various forms of beauty and sublimity than in the north of England and the Highlands of Scotland. This is acknowledged by all who, having studied their character, and become familiar with the feelings it inspires, have compared the effects produced on their minds by our own mountainous regions, with what they have experienced among the scenery of the Alps. There, indeed, all objects are on so vast a scale, that we are for a while asto...

The second book in this delightfully strange and hilarious series perfect for Lemony Snicket and Trenton Lee Stewart fans.The evil mayor of Frederik's Hill is determined that no one will ruin her upcoming International Midsummer Festival. And town troublemakers Frederik and Pernille are trying to keep a low profile, but seem to have been the source of some pesky zombie rumors that are flooding the town and indeed threatening to do just that.Determined to tu...

John Scott hiked the 2160 mile Appalachian Trail to celebrate his life.As a teenage boy in 1970's Scotland he was fascinated by US politics and culture.John explores this fascination as he hikes through 14 States from Georgia to Maine.Over miles and months, he realises it is the land and people which now captivates him.To The Woods is a walk through a man's life.

A consistent best-seller, the wide-ranging and authoritative Dictionary of Sociology was first published in 1994 and contains more than 2,500 entries on the terminology, methods, concepts, and thinkers in the field, as well as from the related fields of psychology, economics, anthropology, philosophy, and political science. For this fourth edition, Professor John Scott has conducted a thorough review of all entries to ensure that they are concise, focused, and up to date. Revision...

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.