The story unfolds through the eyes of John Cotard, a science teacher who drugs his life away. When a great fire sweeps through the land, wiping out most humans and leaving behind a scattering of zombie-like burn victims, he carries on, breaking into houses to steal drugs and hide away. One-by-one he meets the few remaining survivors including a woman starving herself thin, a combat-obsessed survivalist and a dangerous face from the past he hoped to never see again. As the group travels across the country to seek safety, they face not only the dangers of the dead world around them but of each other, discovering the strange connections they share along the way.
Christopher is an odd-job man, making a living doing the chores no one else wants to. He doesn't drive and he just may have a crush on the sword-swallower girl who performs down on the boardwalk. When he agrees to be the test subject for an experimental drug named ReQular, a transdermal patch with unknown effects, things begin to change. Between reporting to the three scientists who lead the research he becomes wrapped up in the lives of various people- Eddie, a man who lives on the street, Jeanie, a spoiled rich daughter, even the Sword Girl, who regards him as a stalker as she draws him close then pushes him away. Most dangerously he becomes obsessed with destroying the life of a random man he passes on the street, for reasons even he himself can't be sure of. Through stranger and stranger turns, Christopher gets wrapped up in a world of questions: what is ReQular, who are the mysterious Murphy Group, and who can he trust?
A short story about two men who meet in a dive bar: one is old and loud, the other just needs a drink. But who they are outside the bar is the problem.You might enjoy it if you're a fan of Noir or Hard-boiled Fiction.
Stare Deep into the Abyss...and the Ghosts Stare Back With its breathtaking views, amazing depths, and terrifying ghosts, ghouls, and UFOs, the Grand Canyon is indeed worthy of its title as one of the greatest natural—and supernatural—wonders in the world. This incredible book invites you to journey into the canyon's most haunted locations and explore first-hand accounts of spirits and unexplainable events. Ghosts of the Grand Canyon is packed with extraordinary true tales from people who have encountered the paranormal in and around this awe-inspiring hotspot. Authors Judy and Brian-James Martinez present the history of these sites, their significance to locals and tourists alike, and the facts, legends, and speculations about what caused such horrific hauntings. Also featuring photos of the canyon's breathtaking views and spookiest sites, this book dares you to look deep into the abyss and discover what lurks there.
This book considers the production of political media content from the perspective of academics who are increasingly asked to join the ranks of voices charged with informing the public. The work draws on the authors’ first-hand experience and relationships with media reporters, managers, producers, and academics offering their expertise to a wide array of media outlets to understand and report on the dynamics shaping how the academic voice in political news may be at its most useful. Featured prominently in the book is the trade-off between a conventional form of political punditry, which is often characterized by partisan rancour, and a more analytical, theoretical, and/or policy-based approach to explaining politics to both general and diverse audiences. Along the way, the work draws on original survey, in-depth interview, and experimental data to garner insights on what academics in media, reporters, and media managers perceive are the appropriate roles for academics featured in political media. This book also contains relevant technical tips for effective media communication by academics.
War and Border Crossings brings together renowned scholars to address some of the most pressing problems in public policy, international affairs, and the intercultural issues of our day. Contributors from widely varying disciplines discuss cross-cultural ethical issues and international topics ranging from American international policy and the invasion and occupation of Iraq to domestic topics such as immigration, the war on drugs, cross-cultural bioethics and ethical issues involving American Indian tribes. The culture clashes discussed in these essays raise serious questions about what principles ought to inform the negotiating of conflicts in order to achieve, or at least approach, outcomes that are fundamentally just, fair, responsible, and ethical.
This brief highlights issues relating to military service members’ expression of violence outside of the military due to the constant readiness for or the exposure to organized violence. It investigates how service members are affected by these experiences, considering both the exacerbation of aggressive traits and the impact it has on mental health. The chapters address the following types of non-combat related violence: Suicide and Self-Harm in the Military Military Sexual Violence: Sexual Assault, Sexual Harassment, and Sexual Hazing Intimate Partner and Domestic Violence Among Military Populations Violent Criminal Behavior in the Military The volume also reviews the contributing factors to the perpetration of violence, including personality traits (i.e., aggression), the military life cycle, interpersonal dynamics, and mental health. It ultimately poses future directions to mitigate risk factors for non-combat related violence. This brief is ideal for military leaders, military psychologists, and mental health providers of service members and veterans.
During the 1950s, amid increased attention to the problems facing cities—such as racial disparities in housing, education, and economic conditions; tense community-police relations; and underrepresentation of minority groups—local governments developed an interest in “human relations.” In the wake of the shocking 1965 Watts uprising, a new authority was created: the Los Angeles City Human Relations Commission. Today, such commissions exist all over the United States, charged with addressing such tasks as fighting racial discrimination and improving fair housing access. Brian Calfano and Valerie Martinez-Ebers examine the history and current efforts of human relations commissions in promoting positive intergroup outcomes and enforcing antidiscrimination laws. Drawing on a wide range of theories and methods from political science, social psychology, and public administration, they assess policy approaches, successes, and failures in four cities. The book sheds light on the advantages and disadvantages of different commission types and considers the stresses and expectations placed on commission staff in carrying out difficult agendas in highly charged political contexts. Calfano and Martinez-Ebers suggest that the path to full inclusion is fraught with complications but that human rights commissions provide guidance as to how disparate groups can be brought together to forge a common purpose. The first book to examine these widely occurring yet understudied political bodies, Human Relations Commissions is relevant to a range of urban policy issues of interest to both academics and practitioners.
Agent Belladonna" is set in1922 Dublin, having the owner of Victorian clothing store as the agent in the middle of the Irish Rebellion. The story becomes a fascinating view of the Irish Patriots that led a guerrilla war on the English Occupation Forces, and the winning of a truce that gains Irish Independence. The second story is set in the Mexican Revolution of 1910-1920, with the main characters deeply involved in the military struggle. After meeting each other, the main characters put all the bellicose actions behind them and concentrate on building a new economic world for themselves and their neighbors. The book covers engagements from Chihuahua, Zacatecas, Celaya, and ends along a market road near the port of Tampico. Love in the middle of a revolution is always complicated, as you will see in this totally encompassing perspective of a unique time in Mexican history.
A[a¬AAgent BelladonnaA[a¬A is set in1922 Dublin, having the owner of Victorian clothing store as the agent in the middle of the Irish Rebellion. The story becomes a fascinating view of the Irish Patriots that led a guerrilla war on the English Occupation Forces, and the winning of a truce that gains Irish Independence. The second story is set in the Mexican Revolution of 1910-1920, with the main characters deeply involved in the military struggle. After meeting each other, the main characters put all the bellicose actions behind them and concentrate on building a new economic world for themselves and their neighbors. The book covers engagements from Chihuahua, Zacatecas, Celaya, and ends along a market road near the port of Tampico. Love in the middle of a revolution is always complicated, as you will see in this totally encompassing perspective of a unique time in Mexican history.
Morty Martinez is known in the industry of estate liquidation as a "feeler." If you were to look him up in the Brooklyn yellow pages, he would be listed under "home content removal," but his real job is looking for stashes of cash crammed into tin cans that have been left out of wills, kept out of banks, and hidden away for decades by the frugal elderly suspicious of ATMs and the IRS. When Morty hits upon the biggest score of his life, over $800,000.00, he knows that news travels fast and he must operate quickly and carefully to safeguard his booty, his life and his destiny as patrician of a seaside Mexican village. But what he doesn't know is that there are others after the same buried treasure, including the recently paroled prison assassin Danny Kessel.
“As an in-depth explanation of one organisation’s brand strategy, this guide is both fascinating and full of useful insights.” — The CA magazine (UK) Get tactical insight from the top business-to-business branding experts—and gain a global presence This comprehensive manual lays out the steps necessary for creating an iconic global identity. It uses the lessons and inside knowledge of Deloitte, the world's largest professional services organization, to help other business-to-business operations deliver a high-impact, value-added brand experience. This book will illustrate all the components of an integrated brand identity system, and how they can be crafted and implemented for optimal effect. Here, the speculative is replaced by the proven: a seamless framework for global brand success, created and followed by an organization renowned for its consulting and advisory services. Features essential up-to-date strategies for keeping your brand fresh and enduring Addresses the role of designers; the marketing and communication function; human resources and talent teams; agencies and vendors; and more Considers the impact of digital and social media, two massive forces requiring new thinking for B2B brands Incorporates best practices for emerging markets With guidance that takes you on a clear, linear path toward achieving your brand objectives, this impressive single-source volume is the one book no business marketing professional should be without.
He's digging up more than trouble.Liam Cain is big, he's mean, and he's not, strictly speaking, human. He's also between jobs since fleeing the city of Santa Fausta in a bit of a hurry.Why all the rush? A hired killer never tells.Cain heads into the desert, not just to escape all the death and the angry crime bosses, but to find a place where he can hide from the world. When he comes across a town called Dirt, a place so small it doesn't show up on the map, he thinks he's found it.But death has a way of following a man like Liam Cain. After a dead body appears in his trailer, he learns that Dirt is a place where threats come from both above and below. With the bodies piling up, and deadly creatures on all sides, will Cain run once again? Or will he stand his ground and fight?The Unseen is a bold new take on familiar myths, from doppelgangers to vampires, demons, monsters and more. This is a series that can't be missed. But be careful- once seen, this world can't be unseen...
Ce rapport aborde les sources d'émission d'ammoniac, leur impact sur l'environnement, sur le cycle et l'utilisation de l'azote dans les sols ainsi que sur la santé humaine et animale. Il synthétise les travaux de recherche réalisés pour développer et évaluer des techniques de réduction des émissions d'ammoniac.
An epidemic has killed off most humans, turning the rest into beasts with sharp nails, keen senses and an insatiable hunger. Now, years later, a solitary survivor hides in a trailer above a dead city. This is life with the door and windows taped shut, where survival comes down to two, simple rules: stay quiet, and protect the air. One day, a visitor comes up the mountain. It's a meeting that leads to a fateful decision, and a sacrifice that will change everything. Collected here for the first time, The Mountain and The City is a post-apocalyptic serial that has kept its faithful readers on the edge of their seats time and time again.
This is the story of American volunteers fighting from Stalingrad to Kursk with our Russian alliesa]while a German paratrooper unit is sent to Tuapse, Georgia, Russia, to save Von Kliestas 1st Panzer Tank Army, which was sent into the Caucasus to take the Russian oil fields as the Stalingrad encirclement begins with much American equipment, tank crews and logistics in southern Russia. The ensuing tank battles and political problems that develop between the U.S. volunteers and their Russian hosts are covered as are the opposing German forces attempt to stop the turning tide (as the Russian T-34 tanks begin to be made behind the Ural Mountains factories increases dramatically), changing the balance of power of American Lend-Lease and Russian forces with their own Russian-made equipment.
The IT pro's must-have guide to Windows Server 2016 Mastering Windows Server 2016 is a complete resource for IT professionals needing to get quickly up to date on the latest release. Designed to provide comprehensive information in the context of real-world usage, this book offers expert guidance through the new tools and features to help you get Windows Server 2016 up and running quickly. Straightforward discussion covers all aspects, including virtualization products, identity and access, automation, networking, security, storage and more, with clear explanations and immediately-applicable instruction. Find the answers you need, and explore new solutions as Microsoft increases their focus on security, software-defined infrastructure, and the cloud; new capabilities including containers and Nano Server, Shielded VMs, Failover Clustering, PowerShell, and more give you plenty of tools to become more efficient, more effective, and more productive. Windows Server 2016 is the ideal server for Windows 10 clients, and is loaded with new features that IT professionals need to know. This book provides a comprehensive resource grounded in real-world application to help you get up to speed quickly. Master the latest features of Windows Server 2016 Apply new tools in real-world scenarios Explore new capabilities in security, networking, and the cloud Gain expert guidance on all aspect of Windows Server 2016 migration and management System administrators tasked with upgrading, migrating, or managing Windows Server 2016 need a one-stop resource to help them get the job done. Mastering Windows Server 2016 has the answers you need, the practicality you seek, and the latest information to get you up to speed quickly.
Thoroughly impressed. I think fans of WJ Lundy, Shawn Chesser, and Bobby Adair will love this one." -James Cook, author of the Surviving the Dead series If it doesn't kill you, someone infected with it will. All the news channels can talk about is the Red Flu, a nasty strain that came out of nowhere to wreak havoc on the population. There's also something the government isn't telling the public about the Red Flu- both the secret of its true effects, and exactly how it spreads. Brody Tate doesn't care. He's a young smart-ass living in New York City, locked in a dead-end job. His only concern is telling his boss where he can shove it. Besides, the news only exists to scare people, right? But something is wrong. There's blood in his boss's office. A woman is dead on the floor. His boss is eating the cleaning lady. He kills the man in self-defense- not that the cops believe him- and gets carted away for murder. As if his day wasn't bad enough, his boss managed to bite him during the struggle. With the Red Flu tearing up his insides, Brody finds himself in a self-destructing New York, lost in the horrors of a crumbling city while fighting to stay alive. The question now is, if the Red Flu doesn't kill him, and someone with it doesn't, what will be left of him? What will he become?
For years the heroes of the Marvel Universe have lived in fear that the Avengers' greatest mistake and deadliest foe, the artificial intelligence known as Ultron, would one day fulfill its desire to eradicate all organic life and dominate the Earth - that day has arrived!
If it doesn't kill you, someone infected with it will.Bleeders: A Rising Storm continues the saga of Brody Tate where The Red Death left off. Both he and his trusty companion Jeremiah have survived the Red Flu, yet they aren't the same people they were before the infection. Their sleep is plagued with nightmares, and their waking hours prone to violent outbursts of almost inhuman levels.After having their escape from New York City go south, the two men are on their own again, making their way back toward the food bank where they'd once found safe haven. On the way they stop to rescue a few survivors, who decide to join their party- even if not all of them trust two men with red eyes and bad tempers. Together they'll try once again to flee a city gone to Hell.But the dangers they find don't just come from the Bleeders. Between random firefights, the looming plans of the military, and increasing trouble from a new kind of cult, they'll have to ask themselves what's worse: the infected, or the survivors?
Charged with recovering a sacred relic for his La Paz diocese, Morty Martinez hunts down a gold ring that rests on the finger of New York City billionaire Robert Tyson Grant. The holy quest lands Morty squarely in murderous cross plots between the billionaire and his tabloid-prone stepdaughter, Purity. Grant's conniving girlfriend, a decapitation-happy hit man, and an avaricious fortune teller have their own agendas that put Morty at the center of a sensational murder trial in Mexico. All as told by Morty the night before his execution.
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