This collection contains "What ifs" of military alternate history so daring their heroes would be welcomed into any warriors' hall:Stand on the deck of the H.M.S. Illustrious off the Falkland Islands as the Royal Navy sails into the first carrier battle since 1945 in "Fate of the Falklands"In "The Lightnings and the Cactus," see what happens when an unfortunate heart attack leads to P-38 Lightnings arriving at Henderson Field in October 1942

A step-by-step technique for sparking breakthrough creativity in advertising--or any fieldSince its publication in 1965, A Technique for Producing Ideas has helped thousands of advertising copywriters smash through internal barriers to unleash their creativity. Professionals from poets and painters to scientists and engineers have also used the techniques in this concise, powerful book to generate exciting ideas on demand, at any time, on any subj...

_______________'A coolly literary masterpiece' - Greil Marcus, Esquire**'**Sad, funny, brilliant' - The Daily Telegraph'In classic fish-out-of-water fashion Young writes with wry amusement alongside a fair bit of affection for his icy boss' - The Times_______________Fully updated with a new introduction, this is the story of Nico, fo...

What if some of the most serious health conditions we fear most deserve a deeper second look?Cancer. Diabetes. Chronic inflammation. Unexplained illness. Tumors that may not be what they first appear to be. Parasites and infections that are rarely discussed until it is too late.In The Parasite-Cancer Connection, James Young, RN, brings more than 21 years of nursing experience, along with a background as a paramedic and law enforcement officer, into a powerful investigation ...

The Confederation of Man has overseen humanity’s prosperous expansion for almost eight centuries, with the Confederation Fleet its bulwark against all enemies both internal and external. Despite its numerous successes, the Fleet is a shield that is becoming warped by the schism between its Carrier and Line factions. In the year 3050, Fleet Admiral Malinverni has overseen the design and commissioning of a vessel intended to merge the best of both factions: the battlecruiser Constitution...

This book chronicles the history and development of cucurbiturils. It provides a general introduction and a field-wide overview of the synthesis, properties and applications of cucurbiturils.Beginning with a chronicled history in the development of the once little-known peculiarity to the forefront of supramolecular chemistry, followed by an in depth look at the preparation, properties and host-guest chemistry, the title showcases the uses of cucurbiturils in chemistry, materials science a...

Advances in Heat Transfer presents review articles on topics of current interest. Each contribution starts from widely understood principles and brings the reader up to the forefront of the topic being addressed. The favorable response by the international scientific and engineering community to the 37 volumes published to date is an indication of the success of our authors in fulfilling this purpose. This is recommended reading for all mechanical engineers and researchers. - Provides an o...

Understanding Your Audience by D.D.BOOKS offers a concentrated, compelling experience within fiction / literary. This concise work presents carefully drawn characters and purposeful plotting that together explore themes of choice, consequence, and human connection. The prose is precise and economical, balancing vivid scenes with clear pacing to maintain narrative momentum. Ideal for readers seeking a thoughtful, accessible read, the book is well-suited to book clubs and classroom discussio...

Corsica is so small that from its highest point one can see almost all over the island. It is only about three times the size of Yorkshire. As the island is approached by steamer, it appears from every point of view something like an ocean of granite, a mass of rock-waves. High up on the crests of some of the granite billows small villages can be seen, themselves resembling a heap of rocks more than anything else. An examination of the map at the front of this book will show that there is ...

Foreclosure Defense Survival Playbook is a practical, step-by-step guide designed to help homeowners understand the foreclosure process, review mortgage documents, identify possible problems, and take informed action before important deadlines pass.Foreclosure can be confusing and overwhelming. Homeowners are often faced with unfamiliar legal language, strict court deadlines, aggressive collection efforts, complicated servicing records, and questions about who owns...

This self-help novel is one that the reader antagonizes for a time. The protagonist shows his rearing and co-dependencies only briefly at the start. After a calamity at a time in his journey, the reader realizes that the main character (protagonist) had found his genuine.

The Venice Ghetto was founded in 1516 by the Venetian government as a segregated area of the city in which Jews were compelled to live. The world's first ghetto and the origin of the English word, the term simultaneously works to mark specific places and their histories, and as a global symbol that evokes themes of identity, exile, marginalization, and segregation. To capture these multiple meanings, the editors of this volume conceptualize the ghetto as a "memory space that travels" throu...