Your private life is streamed live to a global audience. But no one told you about the cameras hidden in your home. And now a killer is watching, learning, planning . . .Jenny Price, talented and ambitious police detective, leads the investigation into the murder of a beautiful young cellist. Baffled by the killer’s intimate knowledge of the girl's dreams and desires the case begins to run out of steam.Out of leads, Jenny reluctantly accepts the ai...

Whose side is he on? The drug company curing dementia or the animal rights activists protesting outside?Brody Taylor loves hacking humans. After all, people are the weakest link in all computer systems. If he’s hired to break into your network, he will find and exploit the weak point. You.The problem with always manipulating people is that even those closest to you don’t trust you.And Brody’s just fallen in love with Melanie, a zany, beautiful Frenc...

Would you kill yourself to save your loved one?When Brody Taylor receives a 'death letter’ from a fellow elite hacker, sent a week after his murder, its contents present Brody with an offer even he can't refuse. But the investigation is being led by Brody’s girlfriend, talented police detective Jenny Price. Unaware of the victim’s true profession, Jenny is stumped. How and why would a disabled Afghan war veteran could come to be poisoned by one of the world’s deadl...

What are the main characteristics of effective leadership?How can we understand leadership today?This wide-ranging, inter-disciplinary book provides readers with a complete introduction to the essentials of leadership. Included here are accessible and insightful entries on what leadership is, how it is practised and the relevant strengths and pitfalls. The book provides a one stop introductory guide to one of the most central and contested concepts in the social sciences.

The aim of this book is to outline the main methods and techniques available to ornithologists. A general shortage of information about available techniques is greatly hindering progress in avian ecology and conservation. Currently this sort of information is disparate and difficult to locate with much of it widely dispersed in books, journals and grey literature. Sutherland and his editorial team bring together in a single authoritative source all the ornithological techniques the avian c...

Crime research has grown substantially over the past decade, with a rise in evidence-informed approaches to criminal justice, statistics-driven decision-making and predictive analytics. The fuel that has driven this growth is data – and one of its most pressing challenges is the lack of research on the use and interpretation of data sources.This accessible, engaging book closes that gap for researchers, practitioners and students. International researchers and crime analysts discus...

U is for Unexplained is the twenty-first book in an epic series of twenty-six horror anthologies. Within these pages you will find a collection of thirteen bizarre tales from some of the most skilled independent horror authors writing today. From mysterious stalkers to geological anomalies, from carnival freakshows to otherworldly entities, U is for Unexplained will have you turning the pages in intrigue and teach you that not all mysteries can be solved.

What are our options after death?The baby boom was the greatest explosion of births in history. It follows that someday soon we'll see the greatest explosion of deaths in history, and we aren't ready for it. Cemeteries are full and news ones aren't being created. Also, burying bodies in the ground is bad for the environment. Burning them, it turns out, is even worse, which rules out cremation, the most popular means of disposal at present.What are the alter...

"The general gave us a talk. He said the more Germans you kill, the quicker you're gonna get home."As a young anthropologist, Ian Cosh set out to document the memories of a little-known but costly World War II battle fought over Christmas in the Italian town of Ortona. His research took him across western Canada, and to Italy and Germany, interviewing veterans and civilians. In their stories, he encountered puzzling details—hints of things unspoke...

Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people often face unique challenges as they grow older. It is vital that those providing them with care and support understand their needs, wishes and experiences.This book demonstrates how biographical approaches can increase understanding about the distinct perspectives of older LGBT people, enhancing inclusive care and support. Chapters explore people's expectations and fears surrounding care and service provision, the impact of disc...

This volume draws upon historical and theological sources and empirical research to provide a unique and diverse perspective on theological education in the twenty-first century. The volume develops and promulgates the best thinking about theological education by drawing upon the breadth of expertise represented by the faculty of colleges within the Australian College of Theology. This volume not only produces crucial insights for the future of theological education around the world but gi...

In HOME, WAR AND DOGS, writer Ian C. Sutherland examines themes of trauma, stress and ambition through four unique, short stories. In "Trenches", a WWI era private named Anton tries to protect his mother's best cake recipe as he trudges through the battlefield. "Best Friends" finds Telly and Miguel, two low level criminals ruminating on life before a heist that could make or break their careers. In "Flinch", Jacob, an Iraq war veteran returns home from work to find his front door unlocked,...