When Margaret Massey is elected America's first female president, dictators from the Castro Brothers to Vladimir Putin, and even Somali pirates, see the nation as an easy target.The president shows international bullies how strong an American woman can be with help from Lt. Colonel Aaron Kaplan, an Army officer with an uncanny instinct for winning battles.But the collapse of Europe's banks has plunged America into a second Great Recession and a presidential strategist decid...

The phase of American architectural history we call 'mid-century modernism,' 1940-1980, saw the spread of Modern Movement tenets of functionalism, social service and anonymity into mainstream practice. It also saw the spread of their seeming opposites. Temples, arcades, domes, and other traditional types occur in both modernist and traditionalist forms from the 1950s to the 1970s. Hut Pavilion Shrine examines this crossroads of modernism and the archetypal, and critiques its buildings and ...

A sweeping radio saga of political intrigue, love affairs, financial wrangles and murder, based on the books by Anthony Trollope, creator of The Barchester ChroniclesThis epic drama follows several generations of the Palliser dynasty, as they navigate the twists and turns of political and high society in Victorian England.Wealthy aristocrat and politician Plantagenet Palliser and beautiful, spirited Lady Glencora.embark on an arranged marriage, des...

A tickle in the back of your throat? A cough that won’t let you sleep? A stuffy nose and a constant need to sneeze?When it comes to understanding the common cold, we have all had plenty of first-hand experience. We are all too familiar with the symptoms of the cold virus, having caught and fought one every few months on average. At this point, the cold is seen as an inevitable inconvenience, rather than an illness that should be wiped out.Dr David M...

A stunning collection ofnew fiction previously published as The Decameron Project and originally commissioned by The New York Times Magazine as the COVID-19 pandemic firstspread acrossthe world, from twenty-nine authors including Margaret Atwood, Tommy Orange, Edwidge Danticat, Rachel Kushner, Col...

Optimize Azure cloud operations with Microsoft Copilot by using natural language to automate deployments, cut costs, and resolve issues efficiently with AI-driven insightsKey FeaturesImplement AI-powered infrastructure management with Microsoft Copilot to deploy, scale, and optimize AzureEnable DevOps workflow acceleration using Copilot code suggestions, automation, and real-world scenariosEnsure security and compliance using AI insights, Azure...

Discovered in 1811, Bignor is one of the richest and most impressive villas in Britain, its mosaics ranking among the finest in north-western Europe. Opened to the public for the first time in 1814, the site also represents one of Britain's earliest tourist attractions, remaining in the hands of the same family, the Tuppers, to this day. This book sets out to explain the villa, who built it, when, how it would have been used and what it meant within the context of the Roman province of Bri...

The Biography Of J. Richard Munro, The Time Warner ArchitectJ. Richard Munro was a trailblazer who permanently altered the media landscape. He was more than just a media executive. Munro was instrumental in the founding of Time Warner, the world's largest media conglomerate at the time, and was the driving force behind Time Inc.'s transformation into a multimedia behemoth. His visionary leadership and strategic foresight brought about a period of media convergence that revolutioniz...

Niccolò Machiavelli is the most influential political writer of all time. His name has become synonymous with cynical scheming and the selfish pursuit of power, but the real Machiavelli, says Miles Unger, was a deeply humane and perceptive writer whose controversial theories were a response to the violence and corruption he saw around him.Machiavelli’s philosophy was shaped by the tumultuous age in which he lived, an age of towering geniuses and brutal tyrants. His first political ...

A tickle in the back of your throat? A cough that won't let you sleep? A stuffy nose and a constant need to sneeze?When it comes to understanding the common cold, we have all had plenty of first-hand experience. We are all too familiar with the symptoms of the cold virus, having caught and fought one every few months on average. At this point, the cold is seen as an inevitable inconvenience, rather than an illness that should be wiped out.Dr David Miles, a ...

Prepared by Patrick J. Sobkowski, J.D.The Law Officer’s Pocket Manual is a handy, pocket-sized, spiral-bound manual that highlights basic legal rules for quick reference and offers examples showing how those rules are applied. The manual provides concise guidance based on U.S. Supreme Court rulings on constitutional law issues and other legal developments, covering arrest, search, surveillance, and other routine as well as sensitive areas of law enforcement. It in...

The MIDI Manual is a complete reference on MIDI, written by a well-respected sound engineer and author. This best-selling guide provides a clear explanation of what MIDI is, how to use electronic instruments and an explanation of sequencers and how to use them. You will learn how to set up an efficient MIDI system and how to get the best out of your music.The MIDI Manual is packed full of useful tips and practical examples on sequencing and mixing techniques. It also covers editors...