A Legal Thriller about two lawyers working on opposite sides of the Channel, whose destinies are fatally intertwined.A pharmaceutical patent worth billions, a brutally murdered man and a trial that appears impossible to win. These are the facts at the centre of two young lawyers’ lives. The lives of men from two contrasting worlds whose paths criss-cross in a game of shadows and reflections. Where money and revenge mark the boundaries where enemies become allies; where there is no ...

"Brings the man to life and shows his questions, ideas, and solutions to be every bit as relevant as they were in the 16th century." — New York Journal of BooksMichel de Montaigne embodies the humanist ideal—curious, measured, contemplative yet not unworldly, witty, free of prejudice, and urbane. But what does this French Renaissance philosopher have to tell us about how to think and live today? In forty short, erudite, and lively chapters written over a si...

When Ulla, a physics student at Lund University, clears out her murdered grandfather’s apartment, she uncovers a shocking truth: the man she knew as a humble Iranian taxi driver was once a brilliant researcher, harbouring technology capable of reshaping time and space. As Ulla delves deeper, she gains access to his groundbreaking invention, but with such power comes danger, and she finds herself in a race against those who would exploit it.In Antarctica, three explorers discover a f...

This book showcases the latest innovations in architecture and engineering, featuring research and case studies presented at the 21st International Scientific Conference on Engineering and Architecture (CCIA 2024) in Havana, Cuba. It covers a wide range of topics, including control systems, communications, computer technologies, industrial applications, business management, construction advancements, and sustainable energy solutions. Combining theoretical insights and practical studies, th...

Elle s'est enfuie, un chagrin d'amour qui a déchiré son monde. Il n'a jamais cessé de chercher la compagne qu'il n'a jamais vraiment rejetée.Il y a cinq ans, Luna Seraphina a disparu, brisée par ce qu'elle croyait être le rejet brutal d'Alpha Thorne.Poussée par un coup psychique insupportable et un profond sentiment de trahison, elle s'est réfugiée dans les contrées les plus sauvages, troquant une vie de pouvoir et d'amour fatal contre un exil tranquille et solitaire.

In The Witches of Kyiv and Other Gothic Tales by Orest Somov the supernatural is present throughout Ukraine, from a cemetery in Kyivan Rus, to an isolated forest cottage in the seventeenth century Kozak era, to the society ballrooms of Somov’s own world – the early nineteenth century. Gothic horror appears in many guises including witches, warlocks, demons and vengeful ‘rusalka’. Strange soothsayers and malevolent visitors represent the forces of good and evil. In...

This collection of thirteen original essays by Orestes Augustus Brownson (1803–1876), a major political and philosophical figure in the American Catholic intellectual tradition, presents his developed political theory in which he devotes central attention to connecting Catholicism to American politics. These writings, which date from 1856 to 1874, cover not only his conversion to Catholicism after experimenting with a variety of religious and political beliefs but also slavery, the Civil W...

When digital attacks result in physical destruction, the rules of engagement change forever. 'Signal to Burn' investigates the 'Grim Beeper' operation and the broader implications of the cyber-physical nexus. From the weaponization of global supply chains to the complex legal challenges of modern warfare, this book offers a comprehensive analysis of the threats facing our world today. Essential reading for those tracking the intersection of technology, geopolitics, and national security. P...

Orest Somov is an undeservedly forgotten contemporary of Alexander Pushkin, Nikolai Gogol and Mikhail Lermontov. He dreamt that people would see the wild beauty of Slavic folklore, feel its seductive and terrifying atmosphere, where people live alongside the unclean as an equal force. This collection is a guide to a world where reality alternates with fiction, and fear becomes a faithful companion.Slavic folklore with mermaids, werewolves, devils, witches and the dead.

Through a combination of player interviews and historical narrative, Red Sox Legends is a tribute to the great players of the past. This book, a partnership between the Boston Public Library and the Boston Red Sox, is part of an effort to bring Red Sox history to life. Large format prints of most of the images included here are hung inside Fenway Park. The images shown are a sampling of the over 750,000 photographs in the library�s collection and the tens of thousands of images in the Red ...

New technologies have always challenged the social, economic, legal, and ideological status quo. Constitutional law is no less impacted by such technologically driven transformations, as the state must formulate a legal response to new technologies and their market applications, as well as the state's own use of new technology. In particular, the development of data collection, data mining, and algorithmic analysis by public and private actors present unique challenges to public law at the...

In an era where connectivity is constant, security is paramount. 'The WiFi-Trap: Are Your Secrets Safe?' exposes the vulnerabilities inherent in our wireless world and provides the solutions you need to stay protected in 2026.From the basics of encryption to the complexities of AI-driven cyberattacks, this book is a must-read for anyone who values their digital privacy. Learn how to secure your router, protect your mobile devices, and ensure your professio...