Ian Devoss and Thabo Buyeni are members of the South African Special Forces on a mission in the war-torn Central African Republic in 2013. Through circumstances beyond their control they become involved in the smuggling of arms and illicit diamonds. They experience betrayal and murder, but also camaraderie and friendship of the highest order. After demobbing, they continue in this scene in order to retrieve a very large parcel of uncut diamonds and return it to its owner, but also to take ...

Development of transgenic crop plants, their utilization for improved agriculture, health, ecology and environment and their socio-political impacts are currently important fields in education, research and industries and also of interest to policy makers, social activists and regulatory and funding agencies. This work prepared with a class-room approach on this multidisciplinary subject will fill an existing gap and meet the requirements of such a broad section of readers.Volume 2...

Development of transgenic crop plants, their utilization for improved agriculture, health, ecology and environment and their socio-political impacts are currently important fields in education, research and industries and also of interest to policy makers, social activists and regulatory and funding agencies. This work prepared with a class-room approach on this multidisciplinary subject will fill an existing gap and meet the requirements of such a broad section of readers.Volume 1...

The Junior Classics, edited by William Patten, is a captivating anthology of children's stories and tales that spans a wide array of genres and cultures. Table of Contents: Volume 1: Fairy and Wonder Tales Tales of the American Indians Tales from India Tales from the Norseland Tales from France, Spain, and Poland Tales from Russia Tales from Serbia An Irish Tale Tales from China and Japan A Tale from New Guinea A Tale from Jamaica Some Old Favorites The Fables of Aesop Volume 2: Folk Tales...

Potatoes are a staple crop around the world. Covering all aspects of botany, production and uses, this book presents a comprehensive discussion of the most important topics for potato researchers and professionals. It assesses the latest research on plant growth such as tuber development, water use and seed production, covers all aspects of pest management and reviews postharvest issues such as storage, global markets, and of course, nutritional value and flavour.

"The Comic Almanack" is a delightful collection that showcases the wit and humor of 19th-century British literature. Edited by notable figures such as Gilbert Abbott A Beckett and featuring contributions from literary giants like William Makepeace Thackeray, this volume offers a unique blend of satire, illustrations, and comedic narratives. The almanack serves as a reflection of the social and cultural landscape of its time, providing readers with a humorous yet insightful glimpse into Vic...

"The Comic Almanack, Volume 2" is a delightful collection that showcases the wit and humor of 19th-century British writers. Featuring contributions from notable figures such as Gilbert Abbott A Beckett, Henry Mayhew, and William Makepeace Thackeray, this volume offers a rich tapestry of comedic sketches, illustrations, and satirical commentary. The almanack serves as both entertainment and social critique, reflecting the cultural landscape of its time while engaging readers with its playfu...

"All the heavy hitters...came out for USA Noir...an important anthology of stories shrewdly culled by Johnny Temple."--New York Times Book Review (Editors' Choice)One of Zoom Street Magazine's Favorite Books of 2014Indie Books Roundup #1 Pick, Barnes & Noble Book BlogIncluded in Zoom Street Magazine's Summer Reading (Mysteries/Noir) RoundupOne of "1...

"These 15 new stories celebrate the differences between us and our northern neighbor. As in any good noir, poverty, drugs, and despair cloud many of the characters' lives. But even the stories about druggies have a certain je ne sais quoi...Whether it's the quirkiness of the characters, the ingenuity of the puzzles, or the big hearts inside some of the darkest villains, noir's different north of the border."--Kirkus Reviews"American crime f...

The dark side of The Lion City is explored in a thrilling anthology that gives "plenty of new and unfamiliar voices a chance to shine" ( San Francisco Book Review).The island city-state of Singapore harbors unique customs and traditions largely unknown to the West. A booming economy and embrace of conformity overshadow its gambling dens, red-light districts, and a collective passion for ghostly and gory tales.Now, in Singapore Noir, some o...

"Stories of murder, passion, betrayal . . . grounded very firmly and specifically in Toronto—Dundas Square, The Beach, Dufferin Mall, Yorkville, etc." —BlogTOA multicultural nexus, Toronto hosts Indian, Portuguese, African, Italian, and Chinese communities that provide fertile backdrops for crimes of passion and perfidy. Toronto Noir proves that Ontario's clean-cut capital hides an underworld of sin, scandal, and everyday evil.This anthology featur...

This original anthology of noir fiction set across the Big Easy includes new stories by Ace Atkins, Laura Lippman, Maureen Tan, and more.New Orleans has always the home of the lovable rogue, the poison magnolia, the bent politico, and the heartless con artist. And in post-Katrina times, it's the same old story—only with a new breed of carpetbagger thrown in. In other words, it's fertile ground for noir fiction. This sparkling col...