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The Upper Crust

By: Geoffrey Kennell

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When the geological survey aircraft ‘Yankey Whisky’ was shot down by terrorist in Papua New Guinea, its three man crew survived the crash but were captured by the Indonesian terrorist who had shot them down. Leader of the group, a Chinese National named General Chan put the airmen through a series of horrifying events. Later, they managed to escape with the help of Chan`s `lady friend’ and found a safe haven within the walls of a leper colony. A Russian surveillance ship, anchored off Papua send in a team of Geologists to plunder the air-crafts electronic Geological Survey Equipment, which was highly secret at that time, but General Chan gets there sooner and a skirmish between the two ends with the Yankey Whisky going up in flames. Back home in London, after a party given by a wealthy Arab oil baron, the daughter of Bob Sastry, Captain of the `Yankey Whisky’ suddenly goes missing. Mandy has been kidnapped and taken to the Middle Eastern Town of Marrakech, and it seems is headed for a life of horror inside an Arabian harem. Not for the faint hearted, The Upper Crust unfolds a story of horrific human suffering in graphic detail, yet always with a delicate touch of humor which helps the reader to stay calm through the storm. All is not lost, and an unusual ending is as always inevitable.

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Xlibris Corporation

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1477118845

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Black Pepper and Strawberries

A Selection of Short Stories and Verse

By: Geoffrey Kennell

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Black Pepper and Strawberries

A Selection of Short Stories and Verse

By: Geoffrey Kennell

When it comes to enhancing the flavor, Geoffrey Kennell`s latest book Black Pepper and Strawberries, is a combination of short stories and verse that is bound to tickle your taste buds more than a little. Born in the U.K. and now living in South Africa, Geoffrey writes with a free and easy to read style that makes the book a must while relaxing on the back patio or taking the daily journey to and fro work and home. Just make sure you don`t go whizzing past your stop. Whatever, you are sure to enjoy this selection of witty poems and intriguing stories.

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Xlibris Corporation

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1462863418

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9781462863419

Plagiarama!

William Wells Brown and the Aesthetic of Attractions

By: Geoffrey Sanborn

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Plagiarama!

William Wells Brown and the Aesthetic of Attractions

By: Geoffrey Sanborn

William Wells Brown (1814–1884) was a vocal abolitionist, a frequent antagonist of Frederick Douglass, and the author of Clotel, the first known novel by an African American. He was also an extensive plagiarist, copying at least 87,000 words from close to 300 texts. In this critical study of Brown's work and legacy, Geoffrey Sanborn offers a novel reading of the writer's plagiarism, arguing the act was a means of capitalizing on the energies of mass-cultural entertainments popularized by showmen such as P. T. Barnum. By creating the textual equivalent of a variety show, Brown animated antislavery discourse and evoked the prospect of a pleasurably integrated world. Brown's key dramatic protagonists were the "spirit of capitalization"—the unscrupulous double of Max Weber's spirit of capitalism—and the "beautiful slave girl," a light-skinned African American woman on the verge of sale and rape. Brown's unsettling portrayal of these figures unfolded within a riotous patchwork of second-hand texts, upset convention, and provoked the imagination. Could a slippery upstart lay the groundwork for a genuinely interracial society? Could the fetishized image of a not-yet-sold woman hold open the possibility of other destinies? Sanborn's analysis of pastiche and plagiarism adds new depth to the study of nineteenth-century culture and the history of African American literature, suggesting modes of African American writing that extend beyond narratives of necessity and purpose, characterized by the works of Frederick Douglass and others.

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323

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Columbia University Press

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0231540582

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9780231540582

Decorative Plasterwork in Great Britain

By: Geoffrey Beard,Jeff Orton,Richard Ireland

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Decorative Plasterwork in Great Britain

By: Geoffrey Beard,Jeff Orton,Richard Ireland

Decorative plasterwork was created by skilled craftsmen, and for over four hundred years it has been an essential part of the interior decoration of the British country house. In this detailed and comprehensive study, Geoffrey Beard has created a book that will delight the eye and inform the interested reader. For those who have sometimes been puzzled by the complexities of plaster decoration it will be a most useful work of reference on a fascinating art form, about which no book has been published for nearly fifty years. After discussing the part that patrons played in commissioning and financing these beautiful decorations, a useful chapter is devoted to materials and methods of work and here the author describes the ingredients of good plaster; he has studied the work of present-day English plasterers and Swiss stucco-restorers in order to establish precisely how the materials of plaster and stucco were composed and used.

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295

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Routledge

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1317742885

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9781317742883

Sheringtons

A history

By: Geoffrey Edgar Sherington,Bruce Banfield Sherington

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Sheringtons

A history

By: Geoffrey Edgar Sherington,Bruce Banfield Sherington

Sheringtons is the history of a family over five centuries, set against contexts of place and enterprise. For the first three hundred years the Sherington family were yeomen farmers at Westleton on the coast of Suffolk. During the nineteenth century members of the family moved to South London. The family was re-shaped through urban living and separated through divorce and ultimately emigration overseas. Some went west to the Americas only to meet disappointment and violent deaths. Others went to Australia where they helped to found Ford Sherington, the manufacturer of the well-known Globite suitcase.

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DARLINGTON PRESS

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1921364572

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9781921364570

Distributed and Cloud Computing

From Parallel Processing to the Internet of Things

By: Kai Hwang,Jack Dongarra,Geoffrey C. Fox

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Distributed and Cloud Computing

From Parallel Processing to the Internet of Things

By: Kai Hwang,Jack Dongarra,Geoffrey C. Fox

Distributed and Cloud Computing: From Parallel Processing to the Internet of Things offers complete coverage of modern distributed computing technology including clusters, the grid, service-oriented architecture, massively parallel processors, peer-to-peer networking, and cloud computing. It is the first modern, up-to-date distributed systems textbook; it explains how to create high-performance, scalable, reliable systems, exposing the design principles, architecture, and innovative applications of parallel, distributed, and cloud computing systems. Topics covered by this book include: facilitating management, debugging, migration, and disaster recovery through virtualization; clustered systems for research or ecommerce applications; designing systems as web services; and social networking systems using peer-to-peer computing. The principles of cloud computing are discussed using examples from open-source and commercial applications, along with case studies from the leading distributed computing vendors such as Amazon, Microsoft, and Google. Each chapter includes exercises and further reading, with lecture slides and more available online. This book will be ideal for students taking a distributed systems or distributed computing class, as well as for professional system designers and engineers looking for a reference to the latest distributed technologies including cloud, P2P and grid computing. - Complete coverage of modern distributed computing technology including clusters, the grid, service-oriented architecture, massively parallel processors, peer-to-peer networking, and cloud computing - Includes case studies from the leading distributed computing vendors: Amazon, Microsoft, Google, and more - Explains how to use virtualization to facilitate management, debugging, migration, and disaster recovery - Designed for undergraduate or graduate students taking a distributed systems course—each chapter includes exercises and further reading, with lecture slides and more available online

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Morgan Kaufmann

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0128002042

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9780128002049

Ethnic Tourism

Impacts, Challenges and Opportunities

By: Li Yang,Geoffrey Wall

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Ethnic Tourism

Impacts, Challenges and Opportunities

By: Li Yang,Geoffrey Wall

The book explores emerging themes, concepts, and issues in ethnic tourism, through examination of theoretical underpinnings and empirical research in various ethnic destinations worldwide. It encapsulates cultural, environmental, and economic dimensions of ethnic tourism, which is a force of change in many ethnic communities and suggests means through which local benefits can be enhanced and costs reduced. This book presents a range of case studies from diverse well-known ethnic destinations which reveal the various outcomes and changes engendered by ethnic tourism, such as the commodification of ethnic culture, the exploitation of minority peoples by outsiders, and the impact of wider forces of modernization and national integration policies. It summarizes what has been done so far and suggests initiatives to increase the contribution of tourism to the economic development and quality of life of ethnic communities. It brings together a diversity of perspectives that are not currently readily available in one location. The book will appeal to students, and scholars interested in social sciences, tourism studies, geography, anthropology, sociology and economics, as well as in applied disciplines such as planning. It addresses academic and professional audiences that are interested in tourism and its consequences, as well as those who are interested in ethnic, including indigenous peoples, and their circumstances.

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249

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Taylor & Francis

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1000929973

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9781000929973

Bacterial Physiology and Metabolism

By: Byung Hong Kim,Geoffrey Michael Gadd

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Bacterial Physiology and Metabolism

By: Byung Hong Kim,Geoffrey Michael Gadd

Recent determination of genome sequences for a wide range of bacteria has made in-depth knowledge of prokaryotic metabolic function essential in order to give biochemical, physiological, and ecological meaning to the genomic information. Clearly describing the important metabolic processes that occur in prokaryotes under different conditions and in different environments, this advanced text provides an overview of the key cellular processes that determine bacterial roles in the environment, biotechnology, and human health. Prokaryotic structure is described as well as the means by which nutrients are transported into cells across membranes. Glucose metabolism through glycolysis and the TCA cycle are discussed, as well as other trophic variations found in prokaryotes, including the use of organic compounds, anaerobic fermentation, anaerobic respiratory processes, and photosynthesis. The regulation of metabolism through control of gene expression and control of the activity of enzymes is also covered, as well as survival mechanisms used under starvation conditions.

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Cambridge University Press

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113946762X

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9781139467629

The Geopolitics of Anglo-Irish Relations in the Twentieth Century

By: Geoffrey R. Sloan

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The Geopolitics of Anglo-Irish Relations in the Twentieth Century

By: Geoffrey R. Sloan

Anglo-Irish relations in the twentieth century can be described as being close but tortuous. This paradox is fused with Ireland's geographical location - both isolated from Europe and in close proximity to the main island of the British archipelago. Using a geopolitical analysis based on the theories of Sir Halford Mackinder, this book provides a new understanding of the strategic imperatives that have driven British policy throughout the turbulent events of the twentieth century. Containing material which has only recently been released by the Public Record Office, this book brings an entirely new perspective to the reality of Irish neutrality, and the pivotal importance of Northern Ireland in the Battle of the Atlantic during the Second World War. Furthermore, using US archival material, it gives a new insight into Ireland's geopolitical importance in the First World War, and her contribution to victory against the German U-boats.

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A&C Black

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0718513568

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9780718513566

Prokaryotic Metabolism and Physiology

By: Byung Hong Kim,Geoffrey Michael Gadd

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Prokaryotic Metabolism and Physiology

By: Byung Hong Kim,Geoffrey Michael Gadd

Extensive and up-to-date review of key metabolic processes in bacteria and archaea and how metabolism is regulated under various conditions.

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1107171733

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9781107171732

CT and MR Angiography

Comprehensive Vascular Assessment

By: Geoffrey D. Rubin,Neil M. Rofsky

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CT and MR Angiography

Comprehensive Vascular Assessment

By: Geoffrey D. Rubin,Neil M. Rofsky

Written by world-renowned experts in both CT angiography and MR angiography, this landmark work is the first comprehensive text on vascular imaging using CT and MR. It provides a balanced view of the capabilities of these modalities and practical guidelines for obtaining and interpreting images. More than 2,200 illustrations complement the text. Chapters co-authored by CT and MR authorities cover imaging of all coronary and non-coronary arteries and veins. Each chapter details indications, imaging strategies, normal and variant anatomy, diseases, surgical management, and pitfalls. The authors compare the utility of CT and MR in specific clinical situations and discuss the role of conventional angiography and ultrasound where appropriate.

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Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

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1469801833

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9781469801834

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The Upper Crust

The Upper Crust

Black Pepper and Strawberries

Black Pepper and Strawberries

Plagiarama!

Plagiarama!

Decorative Plasterwork in Great Britain

Decorative Plasterwork in Great Britain

Sheringtons

Sheringtons

Distributed and Cloud Computing

Distributed and Cloud Computing

Ethnic Tourism

Ethnic Tourism

Bacterial Physiology and Metabolism

Bacterial Physiology and Metabolism

The Geopolitics of Anglo-Irish Relations in the Twentieth Century

The Geopolitics of Anglo-Irish Relations in the Twentieth Century

Prokaryotic Metabolism and Physiology

Prokaryotic Metabolism and Physiology

CT and MR Angiography

CT and MR Angiography

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