Asteroid Justice by V. E. Thiessen is a gripping science fiction tale that brings law, order, and moral conflict into the harsh and unforgiving environment of space. Thiessen crafts a narrative where justice is no longer confined to Earth, but must be upheld in the distant reaches of asteroid colonies, where survival and legality often collide. The story unfolds with tension and intrigue, drawing readers into a frontier where every decision carries weight ...

There Will Be School Tomorrow by V. E. Thiessen.

Fantastic Universe' started publishing in 1953 and continued until March 1960. It was one of the better magazines to launch during the boom in science fiction magazines publishing. It published many important stories' by some of the fields best known writers. Collected in this over sized edition are more than 175,000 words of science fiction and fantasy. Escape back to the golden age of science fiction! 'Exile from Space' by Judith Merril 'Cogito, Ergo Sum' by John Foster West 'Grove of th...

"Thiessen has done her research, and talked to people who truly have insight into the process of making both yarn and clothing." — Modern Daily KnittingLike the "slow food" movement, Slow Knitting encourages knitters to step back, pare down, and celebrate the craftsmanship of their work. In five chapters centered around the tenets of slow knitting—sourcing carefully, making thoughtfully, thinking environmentally, experimenting fearlessly, and explo...

After Vladimir Lenin's death, Stalin orders two Jewish scientists to preserve Lenin's body for all time. If they succeed, the rewards will be considerable. If not, it's the gulag – or worse. Based on real events, Vern Thiessen's nimble dark comedy exposes the absurdities of Soviet life under Stalin.Lenin's Embalmers is part of L.A. Theatre Works' Relativity Series featuring science-themed plays. Lead funding for the Relativity Series is provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, b...

The Bradt guide to Borneo is the only guide dedicated to Sabah, Sarawak and Brunei. In this new edition from expert author Tamara Thiessen, a full update has been undertaken, with particular attention paid to ensuring all practical information in the guide is up-to-date. Also revised are the deforestation and conservation sections, along with government and politics in light of changes in the national (Malaysian/Brunei) and state (Sabah, Sarawak) situation. Maps have been rechecked and upd...

Das Fundament von Finanzdienstleistungen wird daten- und algorithmenbasiert. Doch die Zukunft von Banken wird nicht primär durch künstlich intelligente Robo-Advisors geprägt, sondern durch offene Netzwerke aus traditionellen und neuen Anbietern, die gemeinsam Lösungen für Kunden entwickeln. Solche Ökosysteme erfordern eine Anpassung der Architektur des Bankensystems, bei der nicht wettbewerbsrelevante Basisleistungen und regulatorische Prozesse zentralisiert ausgelagert werden. Vor allem b...

An exploration of one of the most silent characters in history: Anne Hathaway, the wife of William Shakespeare.The play sheds light on unexplored aspects of Hathaway's life by looking through the eyes and heart of the woman who spent a lifetime with—and without—the great poet. This work is the celebration of a life unbowed by tragedy and unapologetic in the face of public scorn.

"Thiessen's new book is all about promoting creativity at a slower pace, offering advice on finding the time and space to knit in a restful, calming way." — The KnitterSlow Knitting introduced crafters to a process of more mindful making through five basic tenets: source carefully, make thoughtfully, think seasonally, experiment fearlessly, and explore openly. Now, this seasonal approach encourages knitters to delve deeper into those concepts, appl...

This book serves as an important link between conflict resolution practice and education by providing research from the unique perspective and approach of the Arthur V. Mauro Centre for Peace and Justice, one of the world’s leading academic programs for PACS research: storytelling, peacebuilding, and conflict transformation. Each chapter presents original research in critical issues in the field of PACS, and provides recent research for the future development of the field and the education...

A wealthy businessman wakes up bound and gagged in a utility shed, kidnapped by his own employees—brothers and icemen Joe and Rennie. In the midst of the Great Depression, the brothers’ ice harvesting livelihood in Kempenfelt Bay is melting away due to the advent of refrigeration, only to further line the pockets of their employers. Desperate to claim what is rightfully theirs, these honest workers turned reluctant captors will stop at nothing to bring their greedy boss to a final reckonin...

Die Geschichte Eine Dorfjugend in den 70er Jahren und ein dunkles Geheimnis: Karg ist das Land im Koog an der Nordseeküste hinterm Deich. Die Bewohner reden nicht viel, und wenn, dann auf Platt. Auch Matthias’ Vater ist wortkarg und streng. Ganz im Gegensatz zu dem versponnenen 14-Jährigen, der zwar bei den Arbeiten auf dem Hof hilft, beim Dreschen und bei der Kohlernte, der sich aber mit der Enge des Alltags im Koog nicht abfinden kann. Als er in der Scheune des elterlichen Hofes eine ros...