1899, Charles Hadleigh leaves his quiet life in rural England to work for his uncle in the colony of British Somaliland. As he arrives a rebellion breaks out led by the Mad Mullah. The Mullah and his fanatical Dervish warriors have declared a jihad against the infidels. They have vowed to drive the British into the sea. The entire colony is at peril of fire and sword. For the British there can be no retreat. For the Mullah there can be no surrender. For once the sword of rebellion has been...

Two things were widely known of Zephaniah Douglas Miller. His relationship status at the turn of the decade. And his vocation. Zeph Miller is closing in on a profitable deal as he prepares for a move upstate to New Jersey. His main wish, however, is for he and Keira Dumont to be leasing the same property. Zeph Miller’s long-term prayers are answered, for he and Keira Dumont, his girlfriend and waiting, but not exactly as Zeph thought.

This book’s primary purpose is to commemorate the 300th anniversary of Montesquieu’s Persian Letters, a seminal book in classical liberal thought. Persian Letters is a delightfully rich, sympathetic satire of commercial society’s promise and discontents, covering a wide range of issues and themes that shaped the direction of liberal modernity. It consists of a series of letters largely written by two Persian travelers to Paris, who allow modern readers to view Parisian life from the perspe...

For those with access to even a modest telescope and CCD camera, this new and improved guide delivers all the information needed to take part in the scientific study of asteroids and variable stars. New techniques in photometry continue to be refined, and expert Brian Warner covers the developing territory in detail for those both new and experienced. Updated to reflect changes in telescope and CCD technology, it also includes an expanded chapter on the analysis of asteroid lightcurves to ...

A poetic look through relationships, trauma and life. Each work takes you into the mind of the author at various stages of his life. Filled with powerful emotions and based on relatable experiences this book is a window into the heart of any person who has ever revelled in love or been tormented by mental illness, loss and trauma.

Covers the latest research on controlling pathogenic and non-pathogenic safety risks associated with pig meatComprehensive review of the factors affecting the different aspects of pig meat qualityAssesses ways of minimising the environmental impact of pig production such as reducing input use, emissions and waste

There was once a very brave man whose name was John Smith. He came to this country many years ago, when there were great woods everywhere, and many wild beasts and Indians. Many tales are told of his adventures, some of them true and some of them untrue. The most famous of all these is the following:One day when Smith was in the woods, some Indians came upon him, and made him their prisoner. They led him to their king, and in a short time they made ready to put him to death.A...

The service of African-American soldiers during the Civil War is one of that conflict's most stirring, if still not completely understood, aspects.Where the infantry regiments recruited largely free Blacks from the North, the 5th focused on escaped slaves who it was believed would be better horsemen. Not only would the former slaves be fighting for themselves, but they would be fighting to liberate loved ones still enslaved.As part of the mostly Black XXV Corps, the cavalry...

How far would you go to keep a promise?There were just some things that Reed Bradford never thought that he would do, and falling in love with his best friend’s sister was one of them in this romantic comedy from New York Times bestselling author R.L Mathewson.He never should have made that promise.He’d barely survived Joey Lawson the first time around, but now, his best friend’s little sister, his one-time neighbor, and the woman t...

The book that started the phenomenon! Courtney Peppernell’s Pillow Thoughts series has become an international success. Join in with her beautiful, deeply resonant first collection about heartbreak, love, and raw emotions. Organized into mood-based chapters like "If you are heartbroken," "If you are lonely," and "If you need encouragement," this book of poetry and short prose meets readers exactly where they are.Written with honesty, warmth, and compassion, and illustrated...

Nutrient Requirements of Domesticated Ruminants draws on the most up-to-date research on the energy, protein, mineral, vitamin and water requirements of beef and dairy cattle, sheep and goats. It defines the responses of animals, in weight change, milk production and wool growth, to quantitative and qualitative changes in their feed supply. It has particular application to grazing animals. Factors affecting the intake of feed are taken into account and recommendations are given according to t...

An FBI agent hopes to save a reporter from becoming the final victim in a string of murders in this romantic suspense tale.The phone rings. She picks up, but no one is there. She hears music and the sound of thunder. She hangs up in a trance. Minutes later, she is dead.Ginny Shapiro stares at the photograph of seven smiling schoolgirls from the exclusive Montgomery Academy. Six of them are dead. She is the only one still alive.The phone rings. Ginny ge...