Almost a decade since deciding to give up war reporting full-time, and at the unexpected prodding of his wife, award-winning journalist Patrick Graham travels to the heart of the Libyan Revolution and the Arab Spring. He delivers a story by turns harrowing and comic, rich in both dramatic, on-the-ground reportage and historical detail, of a nation on the brink of transformation.“If you’re a recovering journalist listening to reports of a distant war on the radio, then you know, wit...

Organic chemistry is the chemistry of compounds of carbon. The ability of carbon to link together to form long chain molecules and ring compounds as well as bonding with many other elements has led to a vast array of organic compounds. These compounds are central to life, forming the basis for organic molecules such as nucleic acids, proteins, carbohydrates, and lipids. In this Very Short Introduction Graham Patrick covers the whole range of organic compounds and their roles. Begi...

The 'Winds of Change' is the first book in the ten-book fantasy series called 'The Chronicles of Nim and Aria'. Nim and Aria are teenagers who live in an isolated spirefolk community called the Dawn Spires. Their home consists of a tight cluster of tall, rocky spires surrounded by dangerous forests and mountains. The survival and prosperity of the Dawn Spires community depend crucially on trade with other spire communities beyond the mountains by means of technologically advanced hot-air b...

The publication of Martin Luther's Ninety-Five Theses in 1517 immediately elicited responses from dozens of Roman Catholics in Germany and beyond. While Luther's works and those of his leading supporters have been available in English translation for many years, those of most of his Catholic opponents have not. In order to address this imbalance, win a fairer hearing for the Catholic opposition, and make it possible for students to understand both sides of the sixteenth-century religious d...

The Enchanted Glen is a fantasy adventure based on Scottish myths and legends handed down from generation to generation in the Scottish Highlands.Two teenagers, Rory and Kenny, travel to a remote part of the Highlands on a 'Munro-Bagging' expedition, aiming to climb mountains over 3,000 feet in height. While chatting with a local farmer, they hear of a legendary Enchanted Glen that has been sealed off from the outside world for over 200 years. It is reputed to contain spectacular p...

The Ritual is a fictional story that focuses on the relationships between three teenagers living in an isolated community on the rugged west coast of the Scottish Highlands. David is the fifteen-year-old son of the local doctor. He is innovative, adventurous, and keen on sports (especially shinty). He also leads the 'Crew'- an unusual village youth group organised by the youngsters themselves without adult supervision. David's latest passion is sea kayaking, and he has started up ...

With the aid of a brooch that allows him to see into the past, fourteen-year-old David sets out on a quest to find the long-lost Loch Arkaig treasure hidden in the Scottish Highlands. However, his adventure goes seriously wrong when he is accidentally transported back to the 18th century. Now trapped in this era, he joins a group of refugees hiding in the mountains from Redcoat soldiers. Gradually, David's memories of his own identity fade as he becomes integrated into the past. Will he fi...

Instant Notes in Medicinal Chemistry provides concise coverage for undergraduates studying medicinal chemistry as part of a science, pharmacy or medical course. It is a truly multidisciplinary subject involving such subject specialities as organic chemistry, pharmacology, biochemistry, physiology, microbiology, toxicology, genetics and computer mod

'Troutfishing' comically charts Steve's hapless decline from aspirational Mondeo Man to washed-up Baby Boomer, mirroring the decline of British industry at the hands of callous, southern-based politicians of all stripes.

Antimalarial Agents: Design and Mechanism of Action seeks to support medicinal chemists in their work toward antimalarial solutions, providing practical guidance on past and current developments and highlighting promising leads for the future. Malaria is a deadly disease which threatens half of the world's population. Advances over several decades have seen vast improvements in the eff ectiveness of both preventative measures and treatments, but the rapid adaptability of the disease means ...

The concept of the 'fiscal-military state', popularised by John Brewer in 1989, has become familiar, even commonplace, to many historians of eighteenth-century England. Yet even at the time of its publication the book caused controversy, and the essays in this volume demonstrate how recent work on fiscal structures, military and naval contractors, on parallel developments in Scotland and Ireland, and on the wider political context, has challenged the fundamentals of this model in increasin...

Landmark Papers in General Surgery will give surgeons, surgical trainees and other healthcare professionals an expert appraisal of key papers, and fast access to the evidence base behind current clinical practice in General Surgery. Each chapter draws together a fascinating selection of the most important clinical trials across every subspecialty within General Surgery, as selected and appraised by a panel of experts. Organized according to a common format, each discussion offers ...