Torres del Paine is set in the scenically spectacular Chilean national park of the same name. The story begins in the early part of 2020 in the Southern Hemisphere’s summer, which, in the park, is extremely windy.Inspector Ignatius Hernandez, a.k.a Nacho, has to solve the apparent murder of a visiting US Senator while the park is isolated due to weather-related incidents.A range of suspects from various nationalities, using a variety of possible killing methods, are investi...

In this latest volume of Fiction River, editor Dean Wesley Smith pulls together an eclectic but cohesive group of stories filled with difficult decisions. From a man who must question the line between justice and vengeance to a teenage fixer fighting hypocrisy to a post-apocalyptic survivor’s mission to deliver one last message, each of these stories demonstrates extremely hard choices—and some very real consequences.“The Fiction River series is a wonderful mind-expanding read…”

This volume contains the proceedings of the Second International Symposium on Biology of Brain Tumour. The first Symposium was held in 1979 at Gardonne Riviera, Italy. This meeting was planned in order to coincide with the lOOth Anniversary of the first reported operation for glioma in London on November 25, 1884. Since the first meeting, the field of neuro-oncology has made remarkable progress in understanding both basic and clinical factors of significance to patients with brain tumor. W...

Statistical data and evidence-based claims are increasingly central to our everyday lives. Critically examining ‘Big Data’, this book charts the recent explosion in sources of data, including those precipitated by global developments and technological change. It sets out changes and controversies related to data harvesting and construction, dissemination and data analytics by a range of private, governmental and social organisations in multiple settings.Analysing the power of data ...

Much has changed in US politics since the historic 2008 election. While the press covers the actions and agendas of the new administration, other impacts of this political shift have not received as much attention. These changes have forced the nation to rethink the necessary role of government, the role of the private market, the impact of science, technology, and information, and, ultimately, our place in the world.What Do We Expect From Our Government? provides a glimpse...

Detailed coverage of oomycete, fungal, viral and bacterial diseases affecting soybeansReviews developments in disease and pest-resistant varieties as well as integrated pest and weed managementSummarises research on developing food and non-food uses, from improving nutritional properties to uses in animal feed and biodiesel

Written by eminent sociologists, this book introduces and assesses some of the most influential, recent sociological theories. Each chapter explains the theory and describes a related program of empirical research. Chapters are authored by the actual founders (and/or leading exponents) of these theoretical programs; many chapters contain a description of the inception, growth, and present status of the theoretical program. The book covers a broad range of sociological concerns, from the in...

Mediated Critical Communication Pedagogy explores the role of both traditional and new media in critical communication pedagogy. This edited volume addresses not only how new and other forms of media serve as tools towards social justice in the communication classroom, but also how those media transform the classroom interaction itself in empowering and disempowering ways. Contributors describe and assess how particular instances of media use—particularly the use of new media technologies—...

Reviews latest research on crop physiology and genetic diversityDetailed coverage of key advances in breeding and their application to produce more resilient drought, salt and cold-tolerant varieties of soybeanSummarises good agricultural practices to optimise crop cultivation and make it more sustainable

From the illustrator of the bestselling If Animals Kissed Goodnight comes this author-illustrator debut about the everlasting bonds of love and family.If you could be a different kind of you,what would you wish to be?A monkey in a tree?Would you be a fluffy fox?A slow-moving sloth?Or maybe, if you had the choice,you wouldn’t be different at all…because maybe, right here with the ones you lo...

From the illustrator of the bestselling If Animals Kissed Good Night series, David Walker crafts an adorable picture book brimming with imagination and play—a must-have for every animal lover.Wouldn’t it be fun to spend a day at the zoo?Your hello would be met with a squeak and a swing, a howl and sing, as all the animals welcome you into their home. You could help Mr. Alligator brush his teeth and dress Octopus for his playdate. And don’t forget bath time ...

Unlock Your Future: Mastering the Tech Skills of TomorrowAre you tired of feeling left behind in the rapidly changing tech landscape? Do you dream of staying ahead of the curve and unlocking new opportunities in AI, cybersecurity, cloud computing, and software development?Do You Relate to These Struggles?Feeling overwhelmed by the pace of technological change and unsure of where to start?Struggling to keep up with th...