Examining US-China-Russia Foreign Relations explores the changing nature and function of the US–China–Russia strategic triangle from the end of the Cold War up to the present.Gregory Hall uses neoclassical realist international relations (IR) theory to argue that, since the mid-2000s, the politics of the strategic triangle have been increasingly influenced by factors related to the Big3 countries’ respective domestic environments. Hall utilizes agency and context for each ...

Authority, Ascendancy, and Supremacy examines the American, Chinese, and Russian (Big 3) competition for power and influence in the Post-Cold War Era. With the ascension of regional powers such as India, Iran, Brazil, and Turkey, the Big 3 dynamic is an evolving one, which cannot be ignored because of its effect to not only reshape regional security, but also control influence and power in world affairs.How does one define a "global" or "regional" power in the Post-Cold Wa...

Shapeshifting stories by Tanith Lee, Peter S. Beagle, Midori Snyder, Jane Yolen, and others: "Rich reading that meets the editors' high standards." — Kirkus ReviewsIn world mythology, transformation legends are attached to almost every type of animal: a variety of birds, fish, reptiles, and even insects. In this book, you'll find stories inspired by such myths from around the world, retold and reimagined by some of the very best writers in the realm of fant...

Step into a spellbinding historical mystery where the untold stories of the women behind the Gunpowder Plot echo across time. Perfect for fans of Barbara Erskine, Lucinda Riley and Irina Shapiro! ️⏳‘A king adorns the throne… He has no subtlety, no grace but he does not deserve to die in the way that has been planned and this is why we shall stop them, our men, our kin and save us all’1605Bess Throckmorton is well used to cunni...

Jim’s birthday is coming up, and Emmett is determined to make it a good one. Scratch that. A perfect one. Sure, that means spending money he doesn’t have. Sure, that means trying to keep secrets, which Jim is irritatingly good at ferreting out. It even means playing nice when his parents attempt a reconciliation, no matter how much he wants to tell them to screw off. But he can do that—all of it—for Jim.When Emmett’s parents ask him to befriend a girl who survived a terrible car cr...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Deck the Halls: Creative Christmas Decorating Ideas for Every Room is a comprehensive guide to transforming your home into a winter wonderland. With dozens of unique ideas, step-by-step instructions, and stunning photography, this book will inspire you to create a festive atmosphere that will delight your family and friends.From classic Christmas trees to whimsical gingerbread houses, Deck the Halls has something for every taste and bud...

Dive into worlds of wonder, action, adventure, and so much more. This collaboration includes short LitRPG stories of all types.Warning: Expect stats, character sheets, and experience points. This is meant for the PG 13 audience and avoids intense adult content.

From award-winning author Daryl Gregory, whom Library Journal called “[a] bright new voice of the twenty-first century,”comes a new breed of zombie novel—a surprisingly funny, vividly frightening, and ultimately deeply moving story of self-discovery and family love.In 1968, after the first zombie outbreak, Wanda Mayhall and her three young daughters discover the body of a teenage mother during a snowstorm. Wrapped in the woman’s arms is a baby, stone-cold,...

The field’s definitive text―updated with the latest advances in critical care and 1,000+ color imagesA Doody's Core Title for 2024 & 2026!Comprehensive and current, Hall, Schmidt, and Wood's Principles of Critical Care is the authoritative guide to diagnosing and treating the most common problems encountered in the practice of critical care. Written by expert critical care physicians who are also experienced teachers, it f...

Across a Vast Distance or 5.9 Billion Kilometers or the Equivalent of 39.5 Astronomical Units… At Mercury, the massive solar satellite Heliopolis and its heroic station commander battle both renegades and enemies from within to steer the course of humanity' s future. On Earth, one man and his giant robot alter ego stand alone against the overwhelming onslaught of ruthless alien invaders. Jupiter' s malevolent red eye scrutinizes the approach of an unsuspecting scientific expedition, while ...

Quickly and accurately diagnose and treat the critically ill patient with guidance from the field's definitive text"…Clearly the finest textbook available in the field." -- Critical Care Medicine journal"…Very well done…unusually user-friendly…excellent…a significant contribution to the field. It should be placed not only in the critical care practitioner's library, but also in the rounds and nurses' conference rooms of critical care units." -- Journal o...

For orphans Alex, Maya, and Leo, the world has been a cold place since their parents vanished years ago. Just as they hit rock bottom, they inherit a legacy they never knew existed: the Midnight Carnival, a sprawling, run-down lot of archaic rides left to them by a long-lost grandfather.But the rusty Ferris wheel and cracked Hall of Mirrors aren't just relics of the past—they are incredibly complex mechanical puzzles. By solving th...