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This classic work is a short treatise on peace of heart in a world where restlessness and anxiety too often take the place of the confidence and peace which ought to be ours.

The thrilling and inspiring story of a US Marine and his dog Rex, a bomb sniffing German Shepard, who forged a bond of trust and loyalty while serving on the war-torn streets of Iraq’s most dangerous city.*In Iraq we put our lives in each other’s hands (and paws) day after day. We took care of each other no matter what. Rex and I have a bond that will last for the rest of our born days. If ever there was a marine who lived up to Semper Fidelis, the motto of the Mar...

In a place where medicine was used to harm, she vowed to healOccupied France, 1942: Psychiatrist Dr. Adélaïde Hautval is arrested for defending a Jewish family. When she’s deported to Auschwitz and assigned to the women’s infirmary, she’s ordered to assist with sterilization experiments under SS doctors—including the infamous Josef Mengele. As the line between healing and harm blurs, Adélaïde makes a choice that could cost her everything.London, 1964: Two decades later, one...

Homicide, the celebrated true crime-book from the creator of HBO's The Wire, is reenvisioned in this first volume of a gritty, cinematic graphic novel duology.In 1988, journalist David Simon was given unprecedented access to the Baltimore Police Department’s homicide unit. Over the next twelve months, he shadowed detectives as they took on a slew of killings in a city where killings were common. Only the most heinous cases stood out–chief amongst ...

Fiji, 1915: when a purported sighting of Germans on the run from the Great War turns deadly, Sergeant Akal Singh reluctantly investigates in this vibrant follow-up to A Disappearance in Fiji.Sergeant Akal Singh, an unwilling transplant to Fiji, is just starting to settle into his life in the capital city of Suva when he is sent to Ovalau, a neighboring island, on a series of fool’s errands. First, investigate reports of German soldiers in the area, thousan...

A comprehensive, rigorous, and up-to-date introduction to growth economics that presents all the major growth paradigms and shows how they can be used to analyze the growth process and growth policy design.This comprehensive introduction to economic growth presents the main facts and puzzles about growth, proposes simple methods and models needed to explain these facts, acquaints the reader with the most recent theoretical and empirical developments, and provides t...

A delightful tale inspired by the true story of a brave goat war hero. Perfect for fans of Finding Winnie and Rescue and Jessica.During World War I, a goat named Billy was adopted by a platoon of soldiers and made his way across the ocean to be part of the war effort.Billy . . .Trained with the soldiersWas smuggled across the oceanGot snuck into the frontlines in a box of orangesAte some secret documents and...

People often believe that we can overcome the profound environmental and climate crises we face by smart systems, green innovations and more recycling. However, the quest for complex technological solutions, which rely on increasingly exotic and scarce materials, makes this unlikely.A best-seller in France, this English language edition introduces readers to an alternative perspective on how we should be marshalling our resources to preserve the planet and secure our future. Bihoui...

The widespread availability of high-quality, high-frequency data has revolutionised the study of financial markets. By describing not only asset prices, but also market participants' actions and interactions, this wealth of information offers a new window into the inner workings of the financial ecosystem. In this original text, the authors discuss empirical facts of financial markets and introduce a wide range of models, from the micro-scale mechanics of individual order arrivals to the e...

The revelatory inside story about Guantánamo Bay—and the US government cover up—by the Staff Sergeant who felt honor-bound to uncover it: “A disturbing account…made with compelling clarity and strength of character” (Publishers Weekly).Staff Sergeant Joe Hickman was a loyal member of the armed forces and a proud American patriot. For twenty years, he worked as a prison guard, a private investigator, and in the military, earning more than twenty commendatio...

This title is meant fo Mature audiences only.Newly arrived reservist Kerri is gearing up for her first mission outside the wire and the only one she can depend on is her good friend, and sergeant, James.But when the mission goes south and the two have to fight thier way to safety, Kerri is shaken and there is only one person she can turn to.Now James is in her bed and his lips are locked around her tits as they throw caution to the wind and sexy Ker...

Set in the uncertain months after 9/11, Starlight in a Dark Sky: Breadcrumbs to the Stars is a coming-of-age novel about resilience, creative self-expression, and the quiet bravery found on the Homefront. Sixteen-year-old Eli Fomes knows the invisible weight carried by military families. When her father's deployment stretches far longer than expected, she must navigate shifting friendships, growing responsibilities, and a community that feels suspended in time.To cope, Eli...