To speak of mining in newly independent Mexico is to speak of silver. And silver, historically abundant in the Real del Monte–Pachuca district, was the object of the Company of Adventurers in the Mines of Real del Monte. Organized in response to a plea by Pedro Romero de Terreros for help in rehabilitating his famous family’s once-rich properties, the English Real del Monte was led by men convinced that the application of English capital, management practices, and technology to those ruine...

This book summarizes five years of learning from data collected as part of the Global Accelerator Learning Initiative. The authors present data describing impact-oriented ventures and accelerators that operate in both high-income countries and in emerging markets. Blending survey data with insights from sector experts, their various analyses shed light on the basic structure of accelerators, showing where they are having their most promising results. Unlike previous studies, this book does...

Soil Genesis and Classification, Sixth Edition, builds on the success of the previous editions to present an unparalleled resource on soil formation and classification. Featuring a color plate section containing multiple soil profiles, this text also includes information on new classification systems and emerging technologies and databases with updated references throughout. Covering the diverse needs of both the academic and professional communities, this classic text will be a must have ...

Applied Christian Ethics addresses selected themes in Christian social ethics. The book is divided in three parts. In the first section, “Foundation,” several contributors reveal their Christian realist roots and discuss the prophetic origins and multifarious agenda of social ethics. Thus, the names of Reinhold Niebuhr and Paul Tillich come up frequently. In the second section, “Economics and Justice,” the focus turns to the different levels at which economics has significance for social j...

50 Vintage Sci-Fi Short Stories 9: More Than 27 Hours of Classic Science FictionRelive the wonder and excitement of classic science fiction with 50 Vintage Sci-Fi Short Stories 9. Featuring more than 27 hours of unforgettable storytelling, this remarkable collection brings together fifty timeless tales from the authors whose imagination helped define the genre.Journey to distant worlds, uncover ancient mysteries, encounter extraordinary bei...

Dive into "Amazing Tales Volume 125", where extraordinary narratives unravel the human spirit and the mysteries of the universe. This anthology explores themes of bravery, madness, and the quest for truth. In "Hero From Yesterday" by Robert Randall, a society teetering on the brink of chaos looks to the past for salvation. When faced with the nefarious Lugert, the Council's only hope lies in resurrecting a bygone hero from a more turbulent time. Transitioning to the enigmatic expanse of sp...

Hero from Yesterday explores the lingering impact of past heroism on present life. This audiobook blends emotional depth with reflection on courage, identity, and redemption, appealing to listeners who enjoy character-driven dramatic fiction.

Menace From Vega by ROBERT RANDALL offers a concentrated, compelling experience within fiction / literary. This concise work presents carefully drawn characters and purposeful plotting that together explore themes of choice, consequence, and human connection. The prose is precise and economical, balancing vivid scenes with clear pacing to maintain narrative momentum. Ideal for readers seeking a thoughtful, accessible read, the book is well-suited to book clubs and classroom discussion. Its...

Robert Randall was the first legal medical marijuana smoker in the United States since 1937. Randall successfully used a medical necessity defense when he was charged with illegal possession of cannabis to treat his glaucoma. The case, United States v. Randall, isThe first successful articulation of the medical necessity defense in the history of the common law, and indeed, the first case to extend the necessity defense to the crimes of possession or cultivation of marijuana.

"HERO FROM YESTERDAY", authored by ROBERT RANDALL. This edition delivers a compelling exploration of its central themes and offers readers an immersive and thought-provoking experience. It examines wide-ranging themes that will resonate with thoughtful readers. Readers can expect a clear structure: an engaging opening that establishes stakes, a sequence of scenes or essays that develop central ideas, and a concluding section that synthesizes insights and suggests practical or philosophical...

A short story. MENACE FROM VEGA. by Robert Randall. Why would strangers abduct an insane girl from a psychiatric ward?

Written for pastors and parishioners, this book presents a new perspective on the teaching ministry of Jesus. Jesus' teaching work often aimed at correcting peoples' distorted thinking that kept them trapped in harmful ways of reacting to others, to their self, and to God. Jesus called these distorted ways of thinking "logs in your eyes." Within these pages the fundamental insights of cognitive psychology are used as a means for amplifying and implementing the work Jesus did to "cast out l...