From renowned British politician Stanley Johnson, an exciting, intelligent thriller about the rise of a mysterious virus and one man's fight to stop a deadly pandemic, perfect f or fans of Michael Crichton and Dan Brown.How do you stop an invisible killer?When a young woman in New York City dies mysteriously after a trip to Europe, top epidemiologist Lowell Kap...

For fans of Michael Crichton and Dan Brown: a fast-paced, ecological thriller.Charles Hodson is on the trail of his brother, who has disappeared in the depths of the Brazilian rainforest. For Charles, an intrepid journalist, the rescue mission is personal but it be comes something much more terrifying when he uncovers evidence of a global conspiracy surrounding a large deposit of a rare substance: a mineral that could solve the planet's climate-change crisis.Bolting between the lush South ...

A man's search for his brother puts him on the trail of a global conspiracy—and a mineral that could stop global warming—in this international thriller.When his brother Harry disappears in the Brazilian rainforest, investigative journalist Charles Hodson races to join the search. Digging for the truth is his business, but Charles is shocked by what he uncovers. Harry is still missing—and a Brazilian mining company may be responsible for his disappearance.Char...

In the summer of 1961, Stanley Johnson, accompanied by Tim Severin and Michael de Larrabeiti, set out from Oxford on two BSA 500cc Shooting Star motorcycles to follow Marco Polo's route from Venice to Beijing. Although they came tantalizingly close to the Chinese frontier, they were forced to divert to India. With one motorcycle out of action, the three of them rode the remaining machine down the Grand Truck Road from Kabul to Calcutta. In 2023, Stanley set off again with his fourth son, M...

Life in Washington DC is trying to ‘return to normal’ after the trauma of September 11, 2001. George W. Bush is President and Hillary Clinton, former First Lady and now Senator for New York, already has her eye on higher things. One morning Su Soeung, who first came to the US as a child refugee from Cambodia receives an intriguing job offer. So begins an extraordinary train of events.Su’s efforts to discover the fate of her father who ‘disappeared’ during Cambodia’...

2016. The world is on the brink of crisis. Who could predict how events would play out?In this satirical thriller, Stanley Johnson, former MEP and father to Prime Minister Boris Johnson, just might have.‘Perfect beach material.’IndependentIn Britain, Prime Minister Jeremy Hartley is fighting a referendum nobody thinks he will lose.In the USA, brash showman Ronald Craig is fighting a Presidential Ele...

The International Conference on Population and Development in Cairo in 1994 represented a remarkable watershed. Not only did it produce an unprecedented degree of agreement among the 179 countries and thousands of non-governmental organizations taking part, it also created a wide-ranging Programme of Action which for the first time offers real chances of progress, by putting population policies at the heart of the struggle for social development.This book recounts what actually hap...

It is the incredible story of how a young boy sang his way all the way from the basement of his family home in New Jersey to an illustrious 25-year career in the music industry as a vocalist, songwriter, arranger, producer and composer. One of the most admirable on his vast list of accomplishments is the fact that he had the opportunity to become a producer for the world renowned Jackson family. From the time he was a little boy, Stanley Johnson knew he was musically inclined. Blessed and ...

This volume brings together four lecture courses on modern aspects of water waves. The intention, through the lectures, is to present quite a range of mathematical ideas, primarily to show what is possible and what, currently, is of particular interest.Water waves of large amplitude can only be fully understood in terms of nonlinear effects, linear theory being not adequate for their description. Taking advantage of insights from physical observation, experimental evidence and nume...

Independence, Colonial Relics, and Monuments in the Caribbean is a collection of critical perspectives on independence and the legacies of colonialism in the post-colonial Caribbean. The contributors examine themes relating to culture, identity, gender, nationhood, heritage and historic preservation in the post-independent Caribbean. In a twenty-first century context where calls for reparatory justice for the people of the Caribbean who have been disadvantaged by the effects of co...

"Stanley's Adventures in the Wilds of Africa" is a captivating narrative that chronicles the remarkable journeys of explorer Henry Morton Stanley. The book vividly details his expeditions across the African continent, showcasing the challenges he faced, the landscapes he traversed, and the diverse cultures he encountered. Through engaging storytelling, the authors bring to life Stanley's relentless pursuit of knowledge and adventure, highlighting his encounters with wildlife and indigenous...

"The Flags of Our Fighting Army" by Stanley C. Johnson is a compelling exploration of the various flags that have represented the United States military throughout its history. Johnson delves into the significance of these flags, not just as symbols of national pride, but as representations of the sacrifices made by soldiers. Each flag tells a story, reflecting the values and struggles of the times in which they were used. The book is richly illustrated, providing readers with a visual jou...