“Mordant, dynamic, rousing, effervescent, provocative and just plain good...Superior fiction, etched with a sharp, fierce, steely—and talented—pen.”—Los Angeles TimesWhen Skeeter Hodges is gunned down in a quiet black Washington, D.C., neighborhood, few mourn the loss. He was a vicious drug runner who took out his competition and intimidated witnesses into silence. To homicide detectives Frank Kearney and José Phelps, Skeeter got what he deserved. Still, i...

The New Penguin Dictionary of Modern Quotations contains over 8,000 quotations from 1914 to the present. As much a companion to the modern age as it is an entertaining and useful reference tool, it takes the reader on a tour of the wit and wisdom of the great and the good, from Margot Asquith to Monica Lewinsky, from George V to Boutros Boutros-Galli and Jonathan Aitken to Frank Zappa.

In the world of cops, drive-by killings don't rank high on the popularity charts. They're usually random, and barring credible witnesses, they largely go unsolved. So when Father Robert O'Brien, a popular Washington priest with a high public profile, is murdered in a drive-by shooting, D.C. police aren't beating down doors to get the case.Homicide detectives Frank Kearney and José Phelps have been members of the force for twenty-five years, partners from the start. They're smart co...

When legendary Washington Post reporter Mary Keegan is found murdered, homicide detectives Frank Kearney and Jose Phelps pull up the file on another open case. There as here, the victim was a female who had been hacked to death in a public park. And there is one other link: each was missing a little finger, a grisly souvenir - perhaps the calling card of a serial killer. When, a week later, a third woman is found in similar circumstances, they're sure of it.Kearney and Phe...

Can you feel it? Something is stirring. It’s an awakening. Around the world, people are becoming their own boss, chasing their dream, scratching an itch, building a team, creating wealth, forging the future, defining the new, leading the way.It’s called the startup explosion, and it’s getting hotter. But how can anyone learn how to kickstart a great business when everything is moving so fast, and when founders are busy competing, rather than lending a hand?If you are thinki...

More than ten people are murdered every day in Ciudad Juárez, a city about the size of Philadelphia. As Mexico has descended into a feudal narco-state-one where cartels, death squads, the army, and local police all fight over billions of dollars in profits from drug and human trafficking-the border city of Juárez has been hit hardest of all. And yet, more than a million people still live there. They even love their impoverished city, proudly repeating its mantra: "Amor por Juárez."...

When journalist Robert Andrew Powell finished his first marathon, he cried, cradled in his father’s arms. Long distance runners understand where those tears come from, even if there are others who will never understand what drives someone to run 26.2 consecutive miles in a grueling mental and physical test. Powell’s emotional reaction to completing the race wasn’t just about the run, though. It was also about the joy and relief of coming back up after hitting rock bottom.Runnin...

In "The Electron: Its Isolation and Measurement and the Determination of Some of Its Properties," Robert Andrews Millikan delivers a pioneering exploration of the subatomic world, sharply illustrating the intricacies of the electron's behavior and characteristics. This detailed work amalgamates empirical research with mathematical rigor, showcasing Millikan's methodical approach to scientific inquiry in the early 20th century. Through meticulous experimentation and innovative techniques, h...

Embark on an intellectual journey spanning from the earliest whispers of religion to the pinnacle of modernity and science with Robert Smith's illuminating work, "The Jellyfish Hypothesis." In this captivating comparative study, Smith meticulously intertwines scientific viewpoints and Biblical teachings, inviting readers to contemplate the profound mysteries that have shaped our understanding of the universe.From the dawn of human existence, our lives have undergone transformative ...

Principles of Human Evolution presents an in-depth introduction to paleoanthropology and the study of human evolution. Focusing on the fundamentals of evolutionary theory and how these apply to ecological, molecular genetic, paleontological and archeological approaches to important questions in the field, this timely textbook will help students gain a perspective on human evolution in the context of modern biological thinking.The second edition of this successful text feat...

Negu Mah has it all: a thriving uranium mining business, lots of friends, plenty of leisure time, the latest techno toys, and a loving wife -- or so he thinks. In reality, Negu Mah's wife Nanlo has had enough and wants out, and she's devised a getaway plan that's either brilliant or batty -- or maybe a little of both. This plot-twist-packed science-fiction short story will entertain long-time fans of the genre or newcomers looking for accessible and entertaining introductory reads.

Sammy, a sergeant major fish, and Scarlett, a yellowtail snapper, are best friends in the sparkling tidal pool by the edge of the turquoise sea. They take an unexpected journey when a large wave carries them out to sea. These two baby fish must work together if they want to stay alive.During their adventure, Sammy and Scarlett, learn it’s not the color of your scales that matters. It’s what’s inside that means the most. They may be tiny fish, but they have loving hearts.This ...