After his twelve year old son is kidnapped, Sheldon Smith receives a mysterious call that to get him back he must murder an innocent man. Unable to inform the police or even his wife, Sheldon must fight this battle alone and find the kidnapper before it's too late. Will he be able to find his son's taker in time or will he have to make the ultimate decision of taking one life to save another.

Jackson Stewart is currently serving a twenty year jail sentence for a murder he claims he didn't commit leaving behind his wife and precious daughter. Unable to miss any more of their lives behind bars, Jackson decides he needs to escape from prison. His attempt is a brazen and masterful one except for one giant obstacle, the infamous Warden John Dever. This is a story that will take you on a fast-paced journey through both the streets and minds of two lives each determined reach their go...

A World War II British Royal Air Force flying ace shares his story of fighting in the Battle of Britain.John Greenwood was born in East London on 3 April 1921. At the age of eighteen, in February 1939, he forged his father's signature and joined the RAF on a short service commission. Seven months later, Britain declared war on Germany, and 253 Squadron was formed. In May 1940, John and his fellow pilots were sent to France with twenty-four hours' notice where he sho...

Henry Barrow and John Greenwood are the fathers of Elizabethan Separatism. Unlike Robert Browne, they refused to compromise their beliefs or conform to Anglicanism and as a consequence they died in 1593 - as martyrs for their steadfast adherence to the principles of English Congregationalism. Volumes three and four include c. 40 items derived from manuscripts, surreptitiously printed books and very rare pamphlets and documents which allow evaluation of the teachings of the Separatists, in ...

When execution style murders begin happening on the mega-cruise ship The Calypso passengers and crew fear the worst. Far out at sea with no land in sight panic and chaos overtake the passengers as they fear for their lives. It is up to Adam Meluzzo, the Calypso's Head of Security to stop the killings before it's too late for not only the passengers but also the Calypso itself.

Volumes five and six contain c. 25 pieces of manuscript material, or rare tracts many of which have been available for the first time.

By 1813, in an area originally inhabited by Native Americans, including a significant Delaware Indian village located on White River�s western banks, the future Greenwood was made safe for settlement by the Kentucky and Indiana militias. In 1818, with the New Purchase treaties and establishment of Whetzel Trace, the earliest east-west transportation route through central Indiana, the dense, overgrown forest became readied for settlement. Arising from humble beginnings as Smocktown, the com...

This title was first published in 2000: Serving the State is an invaluable two-volume exploration of global trends in public administration education and training. Volume 2 of this important reference work explores traditions and contexts. Included for examination are the French and Islamic traditions, The Netherlands, Scandinavia, Latin America, Small Island States and former communist countries such as Poland and the Ukraine as well as other countries undergoing rapid economic change.

First published in 1984 this book has established itself as the leading text in British public administration. The third edition builds on the previous edition's success to bring the considerable changes and very latest developments in the field. This edition includes: * a new chapter on the influence of Europe * a focus on new developments that have emerged in recent years such as managerialism, privatisation, consumerism, charters, contracting and regulation * new features include boxed ...

The aim of this book is to provide a compact text for practicing physicians and cardiologists or radiologists in training that contains all aspects of cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging relevant for the appropriate use of this imaging modality in clinical practice. In a tutorial style, the book provides an overview of the relevant physics that govern CMR imaging and provide details on commonly accepted indications for referral. The book also provides the necessary background informa...

This biography tells the complete story of John Lennon's life, including the controversial influence of his music, art, and philosophy upon the world.John Lennon was a singer, songwriter, activist, artist, and writer whose life and work left an indelible mark on rock music and the world. Lennon first became famous as the founding member of The Beatles, and his songwriting partnership with bandmate Paul McCartney remains legendary in the history of pop music. Lennon...

This volume explores the political, cultural, and economic history of the United Arab Emirates, from early antiquity through the 2010s.The United Arab Emirates is a relatively young country in the Middle East, made up of seven emirates: Abu Dhabi, Ajman, Dubai, Fujairah, Ras Al Khaimah, Sharjah, and Umm Al Quwain. How did these seven separate emirates come together to form the United Arab Emirates?This volume explores the long, rich history of these seven e...