Why the wind, and energy it produces, should not be private property The energy transition has begun. To succeed—to replace fossil fuels with wind and solar power—that process must be fair. Otherwise, mounting pop- ular protest against wind farms will prolong carbon pollution and deepen the climate crisis. David McDermott Hughes examines that anti-industrial, anti- corporate resistance, drawing on his time spent conducting field research in a Spanish village surrounded by wind turbines. In the lives of a community freighted with centuries of exploitation—people whom the author comes to know intimately—clean power and social justice fit together only awkwardly. A green economy will require greater efforts to get ordinary people such as these on board. Aesthetics, livelihood, property, and, most essentially, the private nature of wind resources—all these topics must be examined with fresh eyes.
Welcome to Nevaeh: a world where technology no longer exists, but magic does.Long ago, a mythical nation known as 'America' died in the violence and radiation of the terrorist wars. Now their descendants dwell in a world of ritual and magic where ten dominions struggle for supremacy while a dark power rises to threaten them all. In Nevaeh, where men are blessed with great strength and women have both strength and psychic abilities, one woman has been chosen to be Nevaeh's savior, Areenna--the only daughter of the King of Freemorn. Barely eighteen, Areenna's psychic abilities--her magic-- are already stronger than most women. But when Areenna is called to The Island, a place where all women of psychic power must go, but from where only some return, she soon learns the fate of her world is in her hands.Accompanied by Mikaal, the son of the High King of Nevaeh, the two undertake a perilous journey to a place of great power, in an effort to save Nevaeh from the oncoming darkness, and these dark and evil forces will do everything in their power to stop Areenna from reaching her destination. Areenna's journey is filled with unimaginable dangers as they cross through three of Nevaeh's ten dominions, and through the haunted wastelands and badlands filled with the mutated survivors of the nuclear holocaust to fight their way to what will either claim both their lives or give them the powers to save their world.
The Israeli novelist David Grossman's impassioned account of what he observed on the West Bank in early 1987--not only the misery of the Palestinian refugees and their deep-seated hatred of the Israelis but also the cost of occupation for both occupier and occupied--is an intimate and urgent moral report on one of the great tragedies of our time. The Yellow Wind is essential reading for anyone who seeks a deeper understanding of Israel today. This edition includes a new afterword by the author.
While covering the fascinating history of wind power as a whole, this timely handbook focuses on current technological developments and the promise—and pitfalls—of wind energy as part of the world's energy future. The use of wind power for the generation of electricity holds vast potential for solving the world's energy problems, but numerous technical and social issues must be addressed before that potential can be realized. This handbook will both educate students about current issues related to wind energy and introduce the ways in which mankind has harnessed the wind through the ages. The book covers topics as diverse as early windmills in Europe, the United States, China, and the Middle East; the development of wind farms for electricity generation; and political factors involved in the development of wind energy today. Conventional wind turbine mechanics are explained, as are the technical improvements that drive modern wind turbines and other wind systems. What makes the handbook unique is that it combines hard science with perspective pieces that address topics such as potential environmental damage that can result from modern wind technology, and how recent developments in wind turbine technology hold the promise for considerably reducing the cost of this alternate energy source, making it competitive with conventional fossil fuels. Readers will be engaged by extensive discussion of the economic, political, and ethical issues raised by the expanding use of wind energy in the United States and elsewhere, and they will be intrigued by a look at what wind power can mean to the planet's energy future.
Fully updated and authoritative reference to wind energy technology written by leading academic and industry professionals The newly revised Third Edition of the Wind Energy Handbook delivers a fully updated treatment of key developments in wind technology since the publication of the book’s Second Edition in 2011. The criticality of wakes within wind farms is addressed by the addition of an entirely new chapter on wake effects, including ‘engineering’ wake models and wake control. Offshore, attention is focused for the first time on the design of floating support structures, and the new ‘PISA’ method for monopile geotechnical design is introduced. The coverage of blade design has been completely rewritten, with an expanded description of laminate fatigue properties and new sections on manufacturing methods, blade testing, leading-edge erosion and bend-twist coupling. These are complemented by new sections on blade add-ons and noise in the aerodynamics chapters, which now also include a description of the Leishman-Beddoes dynamic stall model and an extended introduction to Computational Fluid Dynamics analysis. The importance of the environmental impact of wind farms both on- and offshore is recognized by expanded coverage, and the requirements of the Grid Codes to ensure wind energy plays its full role in the power system are described. The conceptual design chapter has been extended to include a number of novel concepts, including low induction rotors, multiple rotor structures, superconducting generators and magnetic gearboxes. References and further reading resources are included throughout the book and have been updated to cover the latest literature. As in previous editions, the core subjects constituting the essential background to wind turbine and wind farm design are covered. These include: The nature of the wind resource, including geographical variation, synoptic and diurnal variations, and turbulence characteristics The aerodynamics of horizontal axis wind turbines, including the actuator disc concept, rotor disc theory, the vortex cylinder model of the actuator disc and the Blade-Element/Momentum theory Design loads for horizontal axis wind turbines, including the prescriptions of international standards Alternative machine architectures The design of key components Wind turbine controller design for fixed and variable speed machines The integration of wind farms into the electrical power system Wind farm design, siting constraints, and the assessment of environmental impact Perfect for engineers and scientists learning about wind turbine technology, the Wind Energy Handbook will also earn a place in the libraries of graduate students taking courses on wind turbines and wind energy, as well as industry professionals whose work requires a deep understanding of wind energy technology.
Journeying to the Sothoii Wind Plain as a representative of the War God, Bahzell is selected to become the first Hradani windrider in history, an honor that brings as much resentment as respect.
Can a Hard-Boiled P.I. survive in today's world? Can a dead man tell a tale? Early one morning, investigator Gabe Storm is summoned to an apartment by the NYPD. Storm learns his best friend, Scotty Granger, a Broadway playwright, is dead. Police suggest Granger died in a botched burglary attempt. Unwilling to accept the NYPD's take on the murder, Storm pursues the illusive killer into the underbelly of Broadway’s high finance, the dangerous world of pimps and gangsters and through the halls of the U.S. Senate where he learns how even a dead man cannot keep a secret. Angels In Mourning Received Book of the Month Award for April 2009 from thebookawards.com TAGS: Mystery, Thrillers & Suspense, Organized Crime, Hard-Boiled, Noir, Literature & Fiction, crime fiction, Literary, Action & Adventure, Mystery, Police Procedural, Private, Investigators, Abducted Children, Missing Children, New York Police, Mafia, FBI, Police
Small Wind Turbines provides a thorough grounding in analysing, designing, building, and installing a small wind turbine. Small turbines are introduced by emphasising their differences from large ones and nearly all the analysis and design examples refer to small turbines. The accompanying software includes MATLAB® programs for power production and starting performance, as well as programs for detailed multi-objective optimisation of blade design. A spreadsheet is also given to help readers apply the simple load model of the IEC standard for small wind turbine safety. Small Wind Turbines represents the distilled outcome of over twenty years experience in fundamental research, design and installation, and field testing of small wind turbines. Small Wind Turbines is a suitable reference for student projects and detailed design studies, and also provides important background material for engineers and others using small wind turbines for remote power and distributed generation applications.
Succeed as a Professional Writer, outside of the Traditional Publishing World by having the right guide: that is your best chance for survival... And this is your guide!. ----A step by step guide for Professional Indie Writers and authors, from final draft to publication and launch marketing. This handbook covers publishing / Self-Publishing, editing, cover, and design resources dedicated to moving writers out of the "self-Publishing" associated with vanity presses and into the world of professional Indie writing--the world of Independently self-published authors — Florida Authors and Publishers Association, HOW-TO Book of the Year: Bronze Medallion — A B.R.A.G. MEDALLION HONOREE .... With a Foreword by Mel Jolly! --David Wind is a Hybrid author with 40 books of fiction published both Traditionally and Independently. He is a member of the Authors Guild, The Mystery Writers of America, The Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America, and Novelists Inc, and is the President of the Florida Chapter of the MWA for 2020. TAGS: Writing Skills, Indie Writing, Self-publishing guides. publishing guides, Book Publishing Industry, Independent Writing, independent Publishing, self Publishing, Creativity Self-Help, Publishing & Books, Media & Communications Industry, Fiction Writing Reference, Writing Skill Reference, Web Marketing, Business Writing Skill, Writing Skills in Advertising, Nonfiction Writing Reference, Genre Fiction Writing Reference, Education Research, Writing Skills in Advertising
Trinity, the Post Apocalyptic Epic Science Fiction Fantasy of the far future continues in the metaphysical world of Earth's 53rd Century with Trinity, the third volume of the Tales of Nevaeh series, as Areenna of Freemorn and Mikaal of Tolemac bring together the ten dominions for one last battle against their ruthless enemy. The Dark Masters threaten to annihilate the Nevaens, wiping humanity from the face of the earth, unless Areenna and Mikaal can find the mystical power that is Nevaeh's salvation. To save their world and their people, they must go where no one has gone for 3000 years: below the Island—deep beneath what used to be Manhattan. As the days grow darker, they search to find deliverance for their people, and become what has been prophesied—the Trinity of power. To accomplish this, they must first discover the third pillar of their powers. Time is running out. Will they build the Trinity in time to save humanity from extinction? The Tales of Nevaeh series is a mix between Shannara Chronicles by Terry Brooks and The Hundred Series by Kass Morgan, combines futuristic dystopian societies ruled by sword & sorcery and metaphysical elements with science fiction. Teens, young adults, and adults alike will love this fantasy book series based upon the magic that grew from the science & technology of the 20th & 21st centuries. "...a great series!" Author William Stuart, The Gemstone Chronicles "...a riveting series." Effrosyni Moschoudi, Author of the Lady of The Pier Trilogy "....an action filled, intense, page-turning, thrilling read. Definitely five-stars all the way." Sheri W, Goodreads Search Terms: Tales of Nevaeh, Post Apocalyptic, sword sorcery magic dragon quest, Fantasy, metaphysical visionary theology spiritual, Magic, Science Fiction, YA, Science & Technology, Women Warriors, Dystopian, young adult Epic Fantasy sword Sorcery, Young Adult Coming of Age, teen and young adult epic fantasy, witch wizard warlock druid shaman, psychics mutants psychic telepathic, coming of age, historical fantasy, Paranormal Fantasy
An epic bicycle journey across the American hinterland that explores the challenges of climate change alongside a diverse array of American voices. After a distinguished career in climate science as the Director of the UN Global Climate Observing System in Geneva, David Goodrich returned home to the United States to find a nation and a people in denial. Concerned that the American people are willfully deluded by the misinformation about climate that dominates media and politics, David thought a little straight talk could set things right. As they say in Animal House, he decided that "this calls for a stupid and futile gesture on someone's part, and I'm just the guy to do it." Starting on the beach in Delaware, David rode his bike 4,200 miles to Oregon, talking with the people he met on the ultimate road trip. Along the way he learned a great deal about why climate is a complicated issue for many Americans and even more about the country we all share. Climate change is the central environmental issue of our time. But A Hole in the Wind is also about the people Dave met and the experiences he had along the way, like the toddler's beauty pageant in Delaware, the tornado in Missouri, rust-belt towns and their relationship with fracking, and the mined-out uranium ghost town in Wyoming. As he rides, David will discuss the climate with audiences varying from laboratories to diners to elementary schools. Beautifully simple, direct, and honest, A Hole in the Wind is a fresh, refreshing ride through a difficult and controversial topic, and a rich read that makes you glad to be alive.
A Serial Killer is on the loose: and Lieutenant Amy Morgan is on the hunt. Finding the killer means more than just bringing another murderer to justice. --Like a Phantom riding through the darkness of the night, he behind him a trail of dead women with lavender ribbons in their blonde hair. If he chooses you, if he wants your life, no lock will keep him out. No hiding place will be good enough. --Amy Morgan knows everything about him, except who he is: and Lieutenant Amy Morgan understands she is the only one who bring the killer in. She no longer has a choice: this case stopped being business, it's personal now — very personal. Search Terms: Serial Killer, Thriller & Suspense, Female protagonist, Crime Fiction, Strong female, Women Sleuths, Murder
A posthumous collection of recipes and articles—recommended by her friends and fans—from “the best food writer of her time” (Jane Grigson, The Times Literary Supplement). Before Elizabeth David died in 1992, she and her editor, Jill Norman, had begun work on a volume of “The Best of,” but then her health deteriorated and the project was shelved. The idea was revived in 1996, when chefs and writers and Elizabeth’s many friends were invited to select their favorite articles and recipes. The names of the contributors—who number among some of our finest food writers, such as Simon Hopkinson, Alice Waters, Sally Clarke, Richard Olney, Paul Levy, and Anne Willan—appear after the pieces they had chosen along with their notes. The writings and recipes which make up South Wind Through the Kitchen are drawn from all of Elizabeth David’s books, namely A Book of Mediterranean Food; French Country Cooking; Italian Food; Summer Cooking; French Provincial Cooking; Spices, Salt and Aromatics in the English Kitchen; English Bread and Yeast Cookery; An Omelette and a Glass of Wine; and Harvest of the Cold Months. There are over 200 recipes organized around courses and ingredients such as eggs and cheese, fish and shellfish, meat, poultry and game, vegetables, pasta, pulses and grains, sauces, sweet dishes and cakes, preserves, and bread, all interspersed with extracts and articles making it a delightful compendium to dip into as well as cook from. “The doyenne of food writers . . . a touching eulogy compiled by those who loved her . . . While it contains recipes from France, the Mediterranean, and the Levant, the book is really a collection of Mrs. David’s memories of those places.” —The Dabbler
The offshore wind sector’s trend towards larger turbines, bigger wind farm projects and greater distance to shore has a critical impact on grid connection requirements for offshore wind power plants. This important reference sets out the fundamentals and latest innovations in electrical systems and control strategies deployed in offshore electricity grids for wind power integration. Includes: All current and emerging technologies for offshore wind integration and trends in energy storage systems, fault limiters, superconducting cables and gas-insulated transformers Protection of offshore wind farms illustrating numerous system integration and protection challenges through case studies Modelling of doubly-fed induction generators (DFIG) and full-converter wind turbines structures together with an explanation of the smart grid concept in the context of wind farms Comprehensive material on power electronic equipment employed in wind turbines with emphasis on enabling technologies (HVDC, STATCOM) to facilitate the connection and compensation of large-scale onshore and offshore wind farms Worked examples and case studies to help understand the dynamic interaction between HVDC links and offshore wind generation Concise description of the voltage source converter topologies, control and operation for offshore wind farm applications Companion website containing simulation models of the cases discussed throughout Equipping electrical engineers for the engineering challenges in utility-scale offshore wind farms, this is an essential resource for power system and connection code designers and pratitioners dealing with integation of wind generation and the modelling and control of wind turbines. It will also provide high-level support to academic researchers and advanced students in power and renewable energy as well as technical and research staff in transmission and distribution system operators and in wind turbine and electrical equipment manufacturers.
Suspense, Mystery, and Death follow Suzanne everywhere A beloved TV star at six; A Hollywood scream queen at eighteen; married to a famous author and living the life of a celebrity. .....Run Suzanne… The monster wants you dead! She was safe and sound in her bubble of fame and love—except for the accidents that follow wherever she goes. .....Run Suzanne…. The Monsters in your head. For twenty years, terrible accidents haunt her life. The people she care about die. She ran from Hollywood to hide in France. But in France, the worst tragedy of her life happened when her husband and son died. .....Run Suzanne….. Ooh too late, Oh, Suzanne, you're dead Will the monster seeking Suzanne finally succeeded? SEARCH TERMS: Mystery Thrillers & Suspense, romantic suspense, female protagonist, Stalker, Domestic Thriller, Stalking, Murder, Crime Fiction, Child Star, Police, Killing, Axe Murde
The wind powers everything a sailor does and Wind Strategy has been helping sailors understand it since 1986, now fully updated for modern forecasting.
Trans Air Flight 88 is hijacked on approach to Kennedy Airport, initiating the most terrifying hours in the lives of the passengers and crew. When the police storm the plane, killing the terrorists, everyone involved believes the nightmare is over. But it's just the beginning as a serial killer stalks the streets of New York, targeting the surviving hostages. Now it's up to NYPD Lieutenant Raymond Hyte to stop the massacre. The diabolical contest between the cunning killer and the brilliant cop recreates another hostage terror situation--only this time, it's New York's five boroughs under siege. Who will emerge the victor? ALA Booklist (American Library Association) "...This excellent thriller is enhanced by by the careful detail with which police investigatory procedures are described, by the presence of a sharp protagonist in Hyte, and by more than a few clever plot twists...."--WL KIRKUS REVIEW "...Half Thriller, Have whodunit, not half bad... Nicely handled stereotypes, from people to places to emotions.... Biggest asset is Hyte, who wears well enough to become a series hero." "WARNING: David Wind has written an engrossing story with tremendous pace and authenticity of detail. It is a book to be savored, although perhaps not on a plane from Tangier...." J.R. Manber, Diamond Rev Thriller & Suspense, Terrorist thriller, Serial Killer, Mystery, Hostage, literature & Fiction, Police Procedural, International Mystery & Crime, ACtion & Adventure
David Graham . . . at last with accurate speech gives us the American small town and its citizens not as they ought to be but as they are."--John Unterecker "Tough-minded and lyrical, and full of canny intelligence, all his taut tales ring true."--Ronald Wallace
Provides readers with in-depth information on the mechanical systems that make wind-turbine subsystems. Readers will learn about the rotor system, drive train, nacelle, electrical system, control system, and operating sequence control, along with issues related to wind-turbine location.
From the dystopian ashes of a dead Earth, 200 people placed into hibernation are sent into space to save humanity. 3000 years later, the sole survivor of the starship awakens into the post-apocalyptic world of his birth--A New SciFi Fantasy from the Author of the hit series Tales of Nevaeh. This Special 2 Book set includes, Warlord: Arrival, Journal 1, and Warlord The Rise, Journal 2, of The Journals of Solomon Roth. —Warlord: Arrival, Journal 1:The Journals of Solomon Roth is a new series based on the Post-Apocalyptic sci-fi fantasy, Tales of Nevaeh series. WARLORD is the story of Solomon Roth's return to a vastly different earth 3,000 years after he left. The first books of the series will follow Roth's rise as one of the most powerful warriors in Nevaeh. —Warlord The Rise, Journal 2, The Journals of Solomon Rothas Solomon Roth rises within the ranks of the Nevaen hierarchy to forge an alliance between the ten dominions of Nevaeh in preparation of the coming attacks by the Dark Sorceress as she and her Dark Masters prepare to conquer the ten Nevaen Domains. - Roth and Enaid are the only people who may be able to bring together the Nevaens, stop the dark forces from overrunning their world, and bring peace to all the people, but only if they survive the hidden forces of the Dark Masters. SEARCH TERMS: Post-Apocalyptic, Epic, Science Fiction, science, fiction, Fantasy, Technology, magical, metaphysical, Action and Adventure, outer-space, Sword & Sorcery, Dystopian, women warrior, Starships, Science, technology, telepathy, psychic, Fantasy, Arthurian myths, Young Adult Arthurian, science fiction, fantasy, Woman Warrior, sorceress, legend, Prophecy
In Iceland, 3000 years after the destruction of the world, the most malignant danger Nevaeh has ever faced emerges. Thirty centuries ago, the Circle of Afzal created genetic mirror images of the themselves and froze their clones in cryogenic suspension. But now, with the destruction of the Dark Masters accomplished, this new terror comes forth. To stop the darkness from returning, Areenna, Mikaal, and Neleh must follow different paths if they are to stand a chance at stopping the approaching danger. Join the trinity of sorcerers who must fight their way through the Dream Weavers of Nevaeh, to end the threat of the oncoming eternal domination of Nevaeh
Part of the Art and Science of Wind Power series!Wind Turbine Operations, Maintenance, Diagnostics, and Repair is a cutting-edge text positioned at the forefront of the booming alternative energy industry. It provides students with the knowledge required to operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair wind-turbine electro-mechanical systems. A systems-based perspective offers students the resources to develop creative solutions to challenges as well as relationship-based critical thinking skills. In addition to extensive technical information, the text's innovative content includes industry standards and requirements and provides an overview of issues related to working in the field. Each chapter focuses on crucial concepts and skills, and includes real-life scenarios that address extant and developing issues in the wind energy industry.About the seriesAccording to estimates from the American Wind Energy Association, approximately 85,000 Americans are employed in the rapidly expanding wind energy industry. The Art and Science of Wind Power series was developed to address a critical gap in educational resources directed toward the development of skilled workers in this industry. Each title uses a systems-based perspective to provide students with the resources to develop creative solutions to challenges as well as systems-based critical thinking skills. No other series as comprehensively addresses key issues for novice and expert learners alike.
Drawing from hundreds of interviews with WWII veterans who survived Japan’s terrifying kamikaze strikes, acclaimed author and former U.S. Navy Officer David Sears vividly portrays what it was like to experience this tactic, capturing the real-life dramas behind America’s first confrontation with the psychology and devastating impact of suicide warfare. In the last days of World War II, a new and baffling weapon terrorized the United States Navy in the Pacific. To the sailors who learned to fear them, the body-crashing warriors of Japan were known as “suiciders”; among the Japanese, they were named for a divine wind that once saved the home islands from invasion: Told from the perspective of the men who endured this horrifying tactic, At War with the Wind is the first book to recount in nail-biting detail what it was like to experience an attack by Japanese kamikazes. Acclaimed author David Sears draws on personal interviews and unprecedented research to create a narrative of war that is stunning in its vividness and unforgettable in its revelations. This is the candid story of a war within a war—a relentless series of furious and violent engagements pitting men determined to die against men determined to live. Its echoes resonate hauntingly at a time of global conflict, especially when suicide as a weapon remains a perplexing and terrifying reality. Main Selection of the Military Book Club Featured Alternate of the History Book Club
The Creation of Gone With the Wind and Other Motion-Picture Classics--as Reveale d in the Producer's Private Letters, Telegrams, Memorandums and [see f&s]
The Creation of Gone With the Wind and Other Motion-Picture Classics--as Reveale d in the Producer's Private Letters, Telegrams, Memorandums and [see f&s]
The most revealing, penetrating book on filmmaking I know of . . ."--King Vidor David O. Selznick was a unique figure in the golden Hollywood studio era. He produced some of the greatest and most memorable American films ever made--notably, Rebecca, A Star Is Born, Anna Karenina, A Farewell to Arms, and, above all, Gone With the Wind. Selznick's absolute power and artistic control are evidenced in his impassioned, eloquent, witty, and sometimes rageful memos to directors, writers, stars and studio executives, writings that have become almost as famous as his films. Newsweek wrote,"I can't imagine how a book on the American movie business could be more illuminating, more riveting or more fun to read than this collection of David Selznick's memos.
The Post Apocalyptical epic Sci-Fi Fantasy of Earth's future, Tales of Nevaeh, continues with WARLORD: The Rise, Tales of Nevaeh, Volume 7, Journal 2, as Solomon Roth rises within the ranks of the Nevaen hierarchy to forge an alliance between the ten dominions of Nevaeh in preparation of the coming attacks by the Dark Sorceress as she and her Dark Masters prepare to conquer the ten Nevaen Domains. --Roth and Enaid are the only people who may be able to bring together the Nevaens, stop the dark forces from overrunning their world, and bring peace to all the people, but only if they survive the hidden forces of the Dark Masters. -WARLORD: Rise, Tales of Nevaeh, Volume 7, Journal 2, continues Solomon Roth's return to a vastly different earth three thousand years after he and two-hundred other men and women were sent to save humanity. The second book of the series will follow Roth's rise on his new home, as one of the most powerful warriors in Nevaeh. --Tales of Nevaeh, WARLORD: The Rise, is both science fiction and fantasy. Reviewers have called Tales of Nevaeh a mixture of Shannara, The Hundred, with a dash of GoT thrown in as well, and reminiscent of Andre Norton. WARLORD: The Rise, combines futuristic Post-Apocalyptic societies ruled by scientific magic, metaphysical powers, and strong men and women. The series follows Roth as he brings the dominions of Nevaeh together to fight the Dark Masters and their armies of slaves. Reviews from The Journals of Solomon Roth, Journal 1: "What a great ride! All in all, a very good book and I look forward to the next one." —Julie Howard, BookBub " ...an epic, incredible read....At times, the likelihood that these books are our exact future seems eerie" —Pelican Freak, BookBub Search Terms: Post Apocalyptic, Epic science fiction Fantasy, science fiction, Dystopian, Action & Adventure, Fantasy, magic, Telepathy, metaphysical, Science Fiction Technology, science & technology, Starship, sword & Sorcery, magical women, Young Adult Arthurian legends, Prophecy, Woman Warrior, sorceresses, Arthurian myths, sorcerers, sorcery, paranormal, Apocalyptic, metaphysics, Military, throne, Legend, sword, Young Adult epic fantasy, Young Adult Science Fiction, Arthurian
This is the story of family trees. The book weaves together the tangle of branches that hold the characters in their grasp. The turbulent times of the Great Depression, WWII, and the social change of the 1960s serve merely as the backdrop to these peoples' lives. The reader meets James at pivotal points in his life. We begin by watching the relationship he has with his son. Then we veer back to James's father and how they live. There are decisions made, and great strengths and weaknesses are within each character. The women are complex and are the nails that hold the framework of these characters' lives. The characters deal with life head on and try to engage the better parts of their nature to navigate the waters of life. Like a grand poker game, the stakes are high and the players are serious. Some characters grow beyond themselves, while others halt and falter along the way. When the hands are shown and the money is paid, sometimes it comes down to how many aces are in the wind.
A Medical Thriller Was it a Cure for Cancer, or Drug Company Greed. --Thousands are dead! Now the questions must be answered about the drug that was called the great cure for cancer! Two years after its release, thousands of cured patients inexplicitly died. The drug was recalled. Then came the questions, was it terrorist sabotage? Was it greed? Or, was it outright murder by an insane research scientist in retaliation against the pharmaceutical giant he worked and to avenge the death of his wife? --Only Kira Brockman, the Whistleblower's Daughter, know the truth about her father, and about his mysterious disappearance. --Everyone wants the Whistleblower: The FDA, Homeland Security, the Lawyers, and the FBI: Only Kira Brockman can prove that her father is not a murderer. Search Terms Mystery Thrillers & Suspense, Medical thriller, Biological Terrorism, Terrorism, INTERNATIONAL MYSTERY & CRIME, Mystery, Medical Fiction, Literature & Fiction
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