Nick Lane's Books

The Long Road Has Many a Turn

By: Nick Scott

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In 1983, while still a junior monk, Ajahn Amaro walked the length of England with Nick Scott over a three month period. His account of the walk was published as Tudong – The Long Road North. Twenty-five years later, now an abbot and well known teacher, he and Nick, an ecologist, retraced the journey, visiting many of the places and people they encountered so many years before. This new book is the story of both journeys. Using extracts from the original diary, recordings of conversations that occured along the way and Ajahn Amaro’s photographs, Nick recounts the changes they found and their reflections on them.

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M3C Press

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1739474821

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9781739474829

Transformer: The Deep Chemistry of Life and Death

By: Nick Lane

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Transformer: The Deep Chemistry of Life and Death

By: Nick Lane

From the renowned biochemist and author of The Vital Question, an illuminating inquiry into the Krebs cycle and the origins of life. “Nick Lane’s exploration of the building blocks that underlie life’s big fundamental questions—the origin of life itself, aging, and disease—have shaped my thinking since I first came across his work. He is one of my favorite science writers.”—Bill Gates What brings the Earth to life, and our own lives to an end? For decades, biology has been dominated by the study of genetic information. Information is important, but it is only part of what makes us alive. Our inheritance also includes our living metabolic network, a flame passed from generation to generation, right back to the origin of life. In Transformer, biochemist Nick Lane reveals a scientific renaissance that is hiding in plain sight —how the same simple chemistry gives rise to life and causes our demise. Lane is among the vanguard of researchers asking why the Krebs cycle, the “perfect circle” at the heart of metabolism, remains so elusive more than eighty years after its discovery. Transformer is Lane’s voyage, as a biochemist, to find the inner meaning of the Krebs cycle—and its reverse—why it is still spinning at the heart of life and death today. Lane reveals the beautiful, violent world within our cells, where hydrogen atoms are stripped from the carbon skeletons of food and fed to the ravenous beast of oxygen. Yet this same cycle, spinning in reverse, also created the chemical building blocks that enabled the emergence of life on our planet. Now it does both. How can the same pathway create and destroy? What might our study of the Krebs cycle teach us about the mysteries of aging and the hardest problem of all, consciousness? Transformer unites the story of our planet with the story of our cells—what makes us the way we are, and how it connects us to the origin of life. Enlivened by Lane’s talent for distilling and humanizing complex research, Transformer offers an essential read for anyone fascinated by biology’s great mysteries. Life is at root a chemical phenomenon: this is its deep logic.

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W. W. Norton & Company

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0393651495

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9780393651492

The Road Before Me Weeps

On the Refugee Route Through Europe

By: Nick Thorpe

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The Road Before Me Weeps

On the Refugee Route Through Europe

By: Nick Thorpe

A powerful and revealing firsthand account of the migrant and refugee experience on the overland route across Europe War and chaos in Syria and Iraq, violence in Afghanistan, and hopelessness in countries bordering war zones have spurred several million refugees and migrants to set out for Europe. The West Balkans, from Turkey through Greece, Macedonia, Bulgaria, Serbia, and Hungary, became the main entry route. Based in Budapest for more than three decades, Nick Thorpe was perfectly placed to cover the birth of the route, its heyday, and the attempts of numerous states to close it. This is his intimate account of the daily lives of those stuck in razor-wire enclosures or on the move along forest tracks, railway lines, motorways—and of the smugglers, border police, and political leaders who help, exploit, or obstruct them. He challenges those who demonize or glorify migration, visits the arrivals in their new environment, and studies their impact on the countries which welcomed them with open arms or hesitation.

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Yale University Press

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0300245440

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9780300245448

Something Promised. (A woman only shows what she wants a man to see)

By: Nick Roteman

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Something Promised. (A woman only shows what she wants a man to see)

By: Nick Roteman

When DC Anna Inglis, stationed at Kingston-Upon-Thames police station, is targeted and deliberately run over, her life appears over. Many months later she returns to work with her old team as a Civilian Crime Analyst, but in a wheelchair having lost her left leg. When she finally remembers who maimed her, she is overwhelmed with the desire for revenge. Revenge leads to murder by accident, and an escalating body count. Her life spirals out of control as she desperately attempts to cover her tracks. But the police are closing in. Can she outwit them and escape?

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Lulu.com

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0244732175

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9780244732172

Life Ascending

The Ten Great Inventions of Evolution

By: Nick Lane

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Life Ascending

The Ten Great Inventions of Evolution

By: Nick Lane

Winner of the 2010 Royal Society Prize for science books Powerful new research methods are providing fresh and vivid insights into the makeup of life. Comparing gene sequences, examining the atomic structure of proteins and looking into the geochemistry of rocks have all helped to explain creation and evolution in more detail than ever before. Nick Lane uses the full extent of this new knowledge to describe the ten greatest inventions of life, based on their historical impact, role in living organisms today and relevance to current controversies. DNA, sex, sight and consciousnesses are just four examples. Lane also explains how these findings have come about, and the extent to which they can be relied upon. The result is a gripping and lucid account of the ingenuity of nature, and a book which is essential reading for anyone who has ever questioned the science behind the glories of everyday life.

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Profile Books

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1847652220

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9781847652225

Britain's Pilgrim Places

The first complete guide to every spiritual treasure

By: Guy Hayward,Nick Mayhew-Smith

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Britain's Pilgrim Places

The first complete guide to every spiritual treasure

By: Guy Hayward,Nick Mayhew-Smith

Britain’s Pilgrim Places captures the spirit of 2,000 years of history, heritage and wonder. It is the complete guide to every spiritual treasure, including 500 enchanting holy places throughout England, Wales and Scotland and covers all major pilgrimage routes.

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Heartwood Publishing

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0954476794

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Cheshire Walks with Children

By: Nick Lambert

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Cheshire Walks with Children

By: Nick Lambert

Suitable for parents and children, this book talks about walks and includes directions (for parents) with instructions on where to point out interesting things that will interest young walkers. It features a text of interest to children and includes check-lists for each walk, for the child to tick off landmarks and objects encountered on the way.

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Sigma Press

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1850585601

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9781850585602

Traffic-Free Cycle Trails South East England

The essential guide to over 100 traffic-free cycling trails in South East England

By: Nick Cotton,Kathy Rogers

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Traffic-Free Cycle Trails South East England

The essential guide to over 100 traffic-free cycling trails in South East England

By: Nick Cotton,Kathy Rogers

Traffic-Free Cycle Trails: South East England by Nick Cotton and Kathy Rogers features over 100 great cycling routes across the South East, London and into Eastern England. A companion guide to Nick Cotton's much-loved and bestselling Traffic-Free Cycle Trails, this guidebook provides an additional fifty routes to discover across the south-east of England – all away from traffic. As well as more off-road trails for gravel bikes and the latest cycle paths, this book also includes a variety of routes on former railway paths, canal towpaths and forest trails, allowing you to discover previously unknown local trails. Presented in an easy-to-use format, this guide includes information on public transport, repairs and bike hire, as well as updated refreshments and parking details. From friends looking for a fun-packed day out on the trails to parents planning safe rides with children, let Traffic-Free Cycle Trails: South East England take the work out of finding your next favourite cycling route.

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Vertebrate Publishing

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183981165X

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9781839811654

The Generic Male

A 21st Century Primer

By: Nick Wheeler

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The Generic Male

A 21st Century Primer

By: Nick Wheeler

A collection of thoughtful essays and vignettes. Each story features a variety of insightful thoughts on the interplay between men and women, views on the Internet, Iraq, and government intrusion. Nick Wheeler's The Generic Male is an optimistic view on the present world despite current social and political tumoil.

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Vantage Press, Inc

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0533153115

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9780533153114

Empty Promises

By: Nick Shepherd

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Empty Promises

By: Nick Shepherd

Empty Promises By: Nick Shepherd Miguel Perez is not an ambitious person, leading a hedonist but ultimately unfulfilling life as a tennis pro at a high-end club and selling cocaine on the side. As he descends deeper into the cocaine business, the ruling drug cartel tracks him down, shooting Miguel and his friend Steve. With a sheer amount of luck, Miguel escapes just barely with his life, and lands into the clutches of Steve’s wealthy investment financier father, Harry Edison. To Miguel’s dismay, Harry has a plan for the young man: to transform him into a completely new person, someone who is successful, powerful, and driven. In other words, the son he never had.

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Dorrance Publishing

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1685370284

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Terrestrial Mammal Conservation: Global Evidence for the Effects of Interventions for Terrestrial Mammals Excluding Bats and Primates

By: Nick A. Littlewood,Ricardo Rocha,Rebecca K. Smith,Philip A. Martin,Sarah L. Lockhart,Rebecca F. Schoonover,Elspeth Wilman,Andrew J. Bladon,Katie A. Sainsbury,Stuart Pimm,William J. Sutherland

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Terrestrial Mammal Conservation: Global Evidence for the Effects of Interventions for Terrestrial Mammals Excluding Bats and Primates

By: Nick A. Littlewood,Ricardo Rocha,Rebecca K. Smith,Philip A. Martin,Sarah L. Lockhart,Rebecca F. Schoonover,Elspeth Wilman,Andrew J. Bladon,Katie A. Sainsbury,Stuart Pimm,William J. Sutherland

Terrestrial Mammal Conservation provides a thorough summary of the available scientific evidence of what is known, or not known, about the effectiveness of all of the conservation actions for wild terrestrial mammals across the world (excluding bats and primates, which are covered in separate synopses). Actions are organized into categories based on the International Union for Conservation of Nature classifications of direct threats and conservation actions. Over the course of fifteen chapters, the authors consider interventions as wide ranging as creating uncultivated margins around fields, prescribed burning, setting hunting quotas and removing non-native mammals. This book is written in an accessible style and is designed to be an invaluable resource for anyone concerned with the practical conservation of terrestrial mammals. The authors consulted an international group of terrestrial mammal experts and conservationists to produce this synopsis. Funding was provided by the MAVA Foundation, Arcadia and National Geographic Big Cats Initiative. Terrestrial Mammal Conservation is the seventeenth publication in the Conservation Evidence Series, linked to the online resource www.ConservationEvidence.com. Conservation Evidence Synopses are designed to promote a more evidence-based approach to biodiversity conservation. Others in the series include Bat Conservation, Primate Conservation, Bird Conservation and Forest Conservation and more are in preparation. Expert assessment of the evidence summarised within synopses is provided online and within the annual publication What Works in Conservation.

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Open Book Publishers

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1800640862

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9781800640863

1066 Country Walk

By: Nick Brown

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1066 Country Walk

By: Nick Brown

The 1066 Country Walk traces the footsteps of William the Conqueror from his landing at Pevensey, via Battle where his victory over King Harold changed the course of English history, to finish at Rye. It makes a superb weekend walking break, with a suggested overnight stop at the halfway point at Battle.

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eBook Partnership

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1783013435

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9781783013432

South Lakeland Walks with Children

By: Nick Lambert

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South Lakeland Walks with Children

By: Nick Lambert

South Lakeland offers some spectacular walking country, with plenty to amuse the children. This guide, covering 20 walks spread across the Southern Lakes, is aimed at parents whose children may not be as keen to go walking as they are.

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Sigma Press

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1850585784

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9781850585787

Bad Timing

By: Nick Oldham

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Bad Timing

By: Nick Oldham

Can Henry Christie catch a merciless gunman? A breakneck novel of revenge, justice and organised crime. Henry Christie thought he'd solved the case that drew him out of retirement, but finds himself joining forces with Diane Daniels once again when the body of a young woman is discovered close to the scene of the chilling murders that took place at Hawkshead Farm. The deaths appear to be linked, and when Henry and Diane stumble upon an execution in progress and narrowly avoid becoming victims themselves, Henry embarks on a mission to bring a merciless gunman to justice, as well as a very personal quest for revenge. Does Henry still have what it takes to catch a ruthless serial killer? Propelled on to a trail of criminality involving money laundering and serious organized crime that stretches from Lancashire to London, Henry's bravery and resolve is about to tested to its very limits.

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Severn House Publishers Ltd

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1448304520

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9781448304523

Cross-Step Waltz

A Dancer's Guide

By: Richard Powers,Nick Enge,Melissa Enge

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Cross-Step Waltz

A Dancer's Guide

By: Richard Powers,Nick Enge,Melissa Enge

Cross-Step Waltz is one of the newest social dance forms, spreading quickly because it's easy to learn yet endlessly innovative, satisfying for both beginners and the most experienced dancers. It rotates and travels like the original waltz, but the addition of the cross-step opens up a wide range of playful yet gracefully flowing variations. In this comprehensive dancer's guide to Cross-Step Waltz, you will learn: ● How to dance more than 250 variations of Cross-Step Waltz, including basics, turns, grapevines, pivots, Tango-inspired figures, variations in cradle and shadow position, and ways to conclude a dance with flair. ● How to become a better dance partner, whether you dance as a Lead, a Follow, or both. ● How to dance more musically, and how to create your own Cross-Step Waltz variations. ● How to dance Cross-Step Waltz to a wide variety of music, and how to transition between Cross-Step Waltz and other dances. ● Finally, in a series of essays by our students, you'll learn how dancing Cross-Step Waltz can change your life! In addition to being fully described in writing, each of the 250+ variations is illustrated by a demo video on a companion website.

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Redowa Press

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0982799578

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The Great Train Robbery

Crime of the Century: The Definitive Account

By: Nick Russell-Pavier,Stewart Richards

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The Great Train Robbery

Crime of the Century: The Definitive Account

By: Nick Russell-Pavier,Stewart Richards

Definitive account of the famous 1963 Great Train Robbery - and its aftermath. In the early hours of Thursday 8th August 1963 at rural Cheddington in Buckinghamshire, £2.6 million (£50 million today) in unmarked £5, £1 and 10-shilling notes was stolen from the Glasgow to London nightmail train in a daring and brilliantly executed operation lasting just 46 minutes. Quickly dubbed the crime of the century, it has captured the imagination of the public and the world's media for 50 years, taking its place in British folklore and giving birth to the myths of The Great Train Robbery. Ronnie Biggs, Buster Edwards and Bruce Reynolds became household names. But what really happened? This is the story of four talented villains who took the criminal world by storm, of the 'perfect crime'. It is also the story of ruthless policemen, determined to hunt the robbers down and to make sure nobody slipped through the net, not even the innocent. It is the story of an Establishment under siege, and of one mistake which cost the robbers 307 years in prison. Fifty years later, here is the story set out in full for the first time, a true-life crime thriller, and also a vivid slice of British social history.

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Weidenfeld & Nicolson

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0297864408

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9780297864400

Forensic Photography

A Practitioner's Guide

By: Nick Marsh

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Forensic Photography

A Practitioner's Guide

By: Nick Marsh

Forensic photography plays a vitally important part in the investigation of crime and the subsequent administration of justice. Written by a practitioner with many years professional experience, this book provides an overview of the most common forensic photography techniques in use today for those readers who may not have a detailed understanding of camera techniques and who need to get to grips with the use of light and other key scientific aspects of the job. It covers image capture issues, file handling and relevant equipment, such as lasers and UV lights, and explores how they work. The predominance of the digital camera has resulted in an increasing trend for police forces across the world to use untrained camera users, rather than expert photographers. Therefore, this book will prove invaluable for those practitioners who need to produce accurate and clear photographic evidence, above and beyond the point and shoot mode on their cameras.

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John Wiley & Sons

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1119975824

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9781119975823

Ambush

By: Nick Oldham

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Ambush

By: Nick Oldham

Former Royal Marine, ex-cop and sportfishing skipper Steve Flynn finds that his is the last name on a dead man’s hitlist in this fast-paced action thriller. A man with too much time on his hands and vengeance on his mind can be extremely dangerous – as Steve Flynn is about to find out. Spending an idyllic summer running pleasure cruises for holidaymakers on the island of Ibiza, Flynn stumbles across a botched armed robbery in progress. He is hardwired to intervene – but in so doing he uncovers something that tells him he might just be a target himself. At first Flynn is unconcerned, but as some of his former police colleagues and friends begin to die in horrifically brutal ways, he realizes that a hitlist exists, that his is the last name on it . . . and that a dead man is out for revenge.

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Severn House Publishers Ltd

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1780108036

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9781780108032

Contemporary British Fiction

By: Nick Bentley

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Contemporary British Fiction

By: Nick Bentley

This essential guide provides a comprehensive survey of the most important debates in the criticism and research of contemporary British fiction. Nick Bentley analyses the criticism surrounding a range of British novelists including Monica Ali, Martin Amis, Pat Barker, Alan Hollinghurst, Kazuo Ishiguro, Ian McEwan, David Mitchell, Ali Smith, Zadie Smith, Sarah Waters and Jeanette Winterson. Exploring experiments with literary form, this authoritative book considers cutting-edge concerns relating to the neo-historical novel, the relationship between literature and science, literary geographies, and trauma narratives. Engaging with key literary theories, and identifying present trends and future directions in the literary criticism of contemporary British fiction, this is an invaluable resource for undergraduate and postgraduate students of English literature, teachers, researchers and scholars.

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Bloomsbury Publishing

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1137009659

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9781137009654

Sleeper

By: Nick Wilkshire

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Sleeper

By: Nick Wilkshire

When a prominent Toronto lawyer is murdered on a foggy night in Bannerman Park, the entire city of St. John's is shaken. The crime is quickly pinned on Tom Fitzgerald, a down and out drinker with a troubled past. To the envy of the St. John's criminal defence bar, David Hall, a junior associate eventually ends up as the lead counsel on the most important criminal trail of the year. David's determined efforts bring this case to its startling conclusion and reveals that his own life is in danger. Undeterred, David follows the trail of a killer whose true identity will shock the community to its core.

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Breakwater Books

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1894377095

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9781894377096

Tube Walks

By: Nick Taylor

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Tube Walks

By: Nick Taylor

Living and working in London, it can sometimes be difficult to escape into the great outdoors. These 12 rural feeling walks are all accessible from London's Underground network, meaning that the great outdoors is closer than you think. These 12 walks are well suited to a morning or an afternoon stroll. Ideal for dog walkers, families or individuals, this guide with Open Street Maps, is the perfect companion to take with you.

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1326817256

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The Body Beneath the Willows

By: Nick Louth

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The Body Beneath the Willows

By: Nick Louth

It’s not only secrets that are buried by the water... A gripping crime thriller from bestseller master Nick Louth On the tree-lined banks of Surrey’s River Wey, a decaying corpse is dug up by workmen in the middle of an Anglo-Saxon burial site. His modern dental fillings show that this is no Dark Age corpse... DCI Craig Gillard is called in, but the body’s condition makes identification difficult. One man, however, seems to fit the bill: Ozzy Blanchard, a contractor employed by the same water firm doing the digging who disappeared six months ago, his crashed company car found nearby. But then an X-ray of the corpse throws the investigation into turmoil. A shard of metal lodged in his neck turns out to be part of an Anglo-Saxon dagger unknown to archaeologists. Who wielded this mystery weapon and why? Does the answer lie in a murderous feud between two local families? The deeper Gillard digs, the more shocking truths he will uncover. A totally original crime mystery that will keep you guessing until the very end, The Body Amongst the Willows is an absolute thrill-ride, perfect for fans of Michael Connelly, Ann Cleeves and Mark Billingham.

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Canelo

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1800321724

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The Planting Design Handbook

By: Nick Robinson

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The Planting Design Handbook

By: Nick Robinson

Since the first edition was published in 1992, Nick Robinson's The Planting Design Handbook has been widely used as a definitive text on landscape architecture courses throughout the world. It remains one of the few titles written by a practicing landscape architect and educator who is also a horticulturalist and accomplished plantsman, and which deals with the application of planting design on a large scale in landscape architecture and urban design projects. The Planting Design Handbook is distinctive for its elegant integration of an ecological approach with an understanding of visual and spatial composition. It emphasizes the role of vegetation layers and designed plant communities in complex and diverse plant assemblages for all kinds of sites and uses. This expanded and comprehensively updated third edition still provides a complete examination of principles and practice of design for public, institutional and private landscapes. It takes account of developments in theory and practice, especially in the use of perennials, and reflects a variety of media and approaches current in landscape architecture and design. All chapters have been revised and re-written to ensure updated references and new references have been added. Many new photographs of planting and projects around the world have been included, with examples of current professional drawings to illustrate the design process. It is generously illustrated, including a colour section and the beautifully detailed line drawings of the Chinese architect and painter Jia-Hua Wu.

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Routledge

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1317021258

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9781317021254

Gateshead Through Time

By: Nick Neave

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Gateshead Through Time

By: Nick Neave

This fascinating selection of more than 180 photographs traces some of the many ways in which Gateshead has changed and developed over the last century.

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1445609444

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Stranger Than Kindness

By: Nick Cave

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Stranger Than Kindness

By: Nick Cave

A SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER Stranger Than Kindness is a journey in images and words into the creative world of musician, storyteller and cultural icon Nick Cave. This highly collectable book invites the reader into the innermost core of the creative process and paves the way for an entirely new and intimate meeting with the artist, presenting Cave’s life, work and inspiration and exploring his many real and imagined universes. It features full colour reproductions of original artwork, handwritten lyrics, photographs and collected personal artefacts along with commentary and meditations from Nick Cave, Janine Barrand and Darcey Steinke. Stranger Than Kindness asks what shapes our lives and makes us who we are, and celebrates the curiosity and power of the creative spirit. The book has been developed and curated by Nick Cave in collaboration with Christina Back. The images were selected from ‘Stranger Than Kindness: The Nick Cave Exhibition’, opening at the Royal Danish Library in Copenhagen in June 2020.

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Canongate Books

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1838852255

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Foul Deeds & Suspicious Deaths in Barnet, Fincley & Hendon

By: Nick Papdimitriou

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Foul Deeds & Suspicious Deaths in Barnet, Fincley & Hendon

By: Nick Papdimitriou

Stories of death and villainy will always hold us in their grim but thrilling grip. In Foul Deeds and Suspicious Deaths in Barnet the chill is brought close to home as each chapter investigates the dark side of humanity in cases of murder, deceit and pure malice committed over the centuries in this area of north London. For this journey into the sinister side of the past, Nick Papadimitriou has chosen over 20 notorious cases that give a fascinating insight into criminal acts and the criminal mind. Among the crimes he recalls are Elizabethan murders, highway robbery on Finchley Common, the violence of the Black-Hand Gang in Victorian times, the famous East Finchley Baby Murder of 1903, the Hendon Wine Shop Murder of 1919, the Edgware girl who was thrown under a tube train in 1939, and the shocking execution of murderer Daniel Raven in 1949.The human dramas Nick Papadimitriou describes are often played out in the most commonplace of circumstances, but others are so odd as to be stranger than fiction. His grisly chronicle of the hidden history of Barnet will be compelling reading for anyone who is interested in the dark side of human nature.

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Casemate Publishers

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1783037717

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9781783037711

Traffic-Free Cycle Trails

The essential guide to over 400 traffic-free cycling trails around Great Britain

By: Nick Cotton

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Traffic-Free Cycle Trails

The essential guide to over 400 traffic-free cycling trails around Great Britain

By: Nick Cotton

Traffic-Free Cycle Trails by Nick Cotton contains over 400 cycle routes in Great Britain. First published in 2004 and regularly updated ever since, it has become one of the country's most popular cycling books, and this fourth edition published in 2020 features a large number of updates and revisions. Traffic-Free Cycle Trails includes a great variety of routes on former railway paths, canal towpaths and forest trails in England, Scotland and Wales – and every ride is away from traffic. For that safe and peaceful bike ride, increasingly the target of families and leisure cyclists alike, Nick Cotton's guidebook has proven invaluable. Discover previously unknown local trails, plan fun rides for all the family, and travel to unfamiliar areas throughout the UK with quality routes. Presented in an easy-to-use format and packed with useful information in ten regional sections, it includes route descriptions of rides in every part of Britain. From novice riders looking to escape traffic to parents planning safe rides with children, let Traffic-Free Cycle Trails take the work out of finding the UK's best cycling routes.

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Vertebrate Publishing

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191256095X

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Toby Dickinson's Transpar Inheritance

By: Nick S Dyer

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Toby Dickinson's Transpar Inheritance

By: Nick S Dyer

Time and the Universe have their own rules. Humans understand so little; yet Toby Dickinson must find a way to learn. Daurth is being destroyed and Earth is at risk. Bolgord Skuvinder and his deformed son Gawth bring a new evil that threatens to turn the stars to flame and destroy everyone Toby loves. In this the third book of the Daurth chronicles, Toby faces the greatest dangers yet...

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Unforgiving

By: Nick Oldham

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Unforgiving

By: Nick Oldham

The latest compelling police procedural featuring Detective Chief Superintendent Henry Christie. On the verge of retirement, Henry Christie is loath to leave any unsolved cases to his successor, particularly ones in which he has a personal stake. But when a cop and a suspected murderer are killed in separate but related incidents, Henry’s professional judgement is called into question, and it looks as though he will have no choice but to leave the force under a cloud. But he’s determined to keep searching for a killer and when the daughter of the new village bobby is abducted, Henry uncovers terrible secrets: secrets that will bring him face to face with a dangerous predator – and the very real possibility that he will become the next victim.

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Organization and Management

An International Approach

By: Nick van Dam,Jos Marcus

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Organization and Management

An International Approach

By: Nick van Dam,Jos Marcus

Organization and Management is an introduction to theories and contemporary practice in cross-border business management. The book reviews the practice of management where a home-market approach no longer achieves and sustains success in an increasingly competitive global environment. Readers will learn about the experiences of companies in many industries operating in countries such as Argentina, China, Britain, France, Germany, India, the Netherlands, Poland, and the United States. This book is designed for students taking introductory courses in organization, and international management. Through carefully developed case studies, exercises, and integrated text material, this book bridges theory and practice. The full colour layout of the book supports self-study, as well as group study and team work.

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The Body in Nightingale Park

By: Nick Louth

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The Body in Nightingale Park

By: Nick Louth

Another impossible case for DCI Gillard, but this time the answers are very close to home... With a baby on the way, a pregnant wife to take care of and a new home to settle into, DCI Craig Gillard seems to have found a life of domestic bliss. But when retired police sergeant Ken Stapleford is found stabbed to death in front of his own TV while watching Saturday afternoon football, Gillard’s peace is once again disturbed. Only a day later, just a short walk from his new home, Gillard is himself witness to the killing of a jogger in Nightingale Park. A strange forensic connection emerges between the two killings, something that seems impossible. As he digs into the evidence, Gillard uncovers two more attacks, and any chance of taking time off for the birth of his child disappears. And all the time the killer is circling closer and closer... The final instalment of the DCI Gillard Crime Thrillers is a knockout, perfect for fans of Stuart Macbride, Mark Billingham and Robert Bryndza.

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Remembrance of Things Present

The Invention of the Time Capsule

By: Nick Yablon

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Remembrance of Things Present

The Invention of the Time Capsule

By: Nick Yablon

Time capsules offer unexpected insights into how people view their own time, place, and culture, as well as their duties to future generations. Remembrance of Things Present traces the birth of this device to the Gilded Age, when growing urban volatility prompted doubts about how the period would be remembered—or if it would be remembered at all. Yablon details how diverse Americans – from presidents and mayors to advocates for the rights of women, blacks, and workers – constructed prospective memories of their present. They did so by contributing not just written testimony to time capsules but also sources that historians and archivists considered illegitimate, such as photographs, phonograph records, films, and everyday artifacts. By offering a direct line to posterity, time capsules stimulated various hopes for the future. Remembrance of Things Present delves into these treasure chests to unearth those forgotten futures.

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The House with a Dragon in It

By: Nick Lake

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The House with a Dragon in It

By: Nick Lake

From the creators of Lily and the Night Creatures comes another illustrated middle grade adventure of magic and granted wishes perfect for fans of The Beast and the Bethany and Kelly Barnhill. Summer has moved around a lot and knows better than to trust her current foster family. She knows she can only count on herself, which makes adjusting to a new school in a new town very lonely. One day, while Summer and her foster family are having lunch, a hole appears in the middle of the living room. The hole leads down to a dragon, who promises Summer three wishes, to be granted by a witch. Finally, things are looking up as Summer can have the security and company she’s always wanted—guaranteed by magic with no complicated feelings involved. But every granted wish makes the hole in the floor grow bigger and the witch more sinister. With the magic taking a dark turn, can Summer risk asking for her dearest wish—a true home—or will she have to find one on her own?

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Java 11 Cookbook

A definitive guide to learning the key concepts of modern application development, 2nd Edition

By: Nick Samoylov,Mohamed Sanaulla

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Java 11 Cookbook

A definitive guide to learning the key concepts of modern application development, 2nd Edition

By: Nick Samoylov,Mohamed Sanaulla

Solutions for modular, functional, reactive, GUI, network, and multithreaded programming Key FeaturesExplore the latest features of Java 11 to implement efficient and reliable codeDevelop memory-efficient applications, understanding new garbage collection in Java 11Create restful webservices and microservices with Spring boot 2 and DockerBook Description For more than three decades, Java has been on the forefront of developing robust software that has helped versatile businesses meet their requirements. Being one of the most widely used programming languages in history, it’s imperative for Java developers to discover effective ways of using it in order to take full advantage of the power of the latest Java features. Java 11 Cookbook offers a range of software development solutions with simple and straightforward Java 11 code examples to help you build a modern software system. Starting with the installation of Java, each recipe addresses various problem by explaining the solution and offering insights into how it works. You’ll explore the new features added to Java 11 that will make your application modular, secure, and fast. The book contains recipes on functional programming, GUI programming, concurrent programming, and database programming in Java. You’ll also be taken through the new features introduced in JDK 18.3 and 18.9. By the end of this book, you’ll be equipped with the skills required to write robust, scalable, and optimal Java code effectively. What you will learnSet up JDK and understand what's new in the JDK 11 installationImplement object-oriented designs using classes and interfacesManage operating system processesCreate a modular application with clear dependenciesBuild graphical user interfaces using JavaFXUse the new HTTP Client APIExplore the new diagnostic features in Java 11Discover how to use the new JShell REPL toolWho this book is for The book is for intermediate-to-advanced Java programmers who want to make their applications fast, secure, and scalable.

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Jurymen May Dine

By: Nick Boreham

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Jurymen May Dine

By: Nick Boreham

A man on trial for murder. A split jury. An investigation that spins out of control. And a gangland vendetta that destroys everything in its path. Tony Quirke is the sort of person you see travelling to work on the London Underground and don’t pay much attention to – thirty something, middling sort of job in the City, interested in beer and rugby. One day he’s called for jury service on a murder trial. His fellow jurors are convinced that the young man in the dock is a heartless killer. Tony disagrees. He doesn’t think the prosecution case stacks up, so after the defendant is convicted on a majority verdict, he goes looking for evidence the police missed. One by one he peels away the layers of corruption that conceal the truth. But his quest takes an unexpected turn, raising demons from his past and forcing him to confront the question of which side of the law he’s really on. Jurymen May Dine is a psychologically complex mystery with twists and turns that will keep you guessing to the end.

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The Two Deaths of Ruth Lyle

A twisty and addictive British detective novel

By: Nick Louth

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The Two Deaths of Ruth Lyle

A twisty and addictive British detective novel

By: Nick Louth

She must solve the ultimate riddle... DI Jan Talantire is called to a cottage in Ilfracombe, where the female occupant is found dead, impaled with a crucifix. The woman, who had been renting the house for a few months, is well known locally. Documents found at her house indicate her name is Ruth Lyle. The name means nothing to the young PC who found her, but DI Talantire knows that this cannot be true. Fifty years earlier, sixteen-year-old Ruth Lyle was murdered – stabbed by a crucifix, in exactly the same location. It is impossible for this to be the same woman, and yet all the records are a match. With a brutal killer at large, DI Talantire must work quickly to solve the most complicated case of her career: how can a woman die twice? A twisty and unputdownable crime thriller. Perfect for fans of Elly Griffiths and Kate Ellis. Praise for The Two Deaths of Ruth Lyle ‘My new favorite author!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review ‘What a wild ride! Highly recommended, and I can’t wait for the sequel’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review ‘One of the best series starters I’ve had the pleasure of reading. The twists, turns, and jaw dropping moments are plentiful while Jan and her team are already believable, personable, and work well together. I am fully invested in this new series and impatient for book two’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review ‘Great story. Lots of twists and turns. Amazing characters’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review ‘A must-read. You will want to grab this book and jump right in!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review ‘Immersive, compelling and well written, this is riveting start to a new series with a deftly drawn cast of characters, a firm sense of place and a solid mystery at its very heart’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review ‘Super engaging. The writing was very clear and well thought out. The characters were likeable and kept leaving me wanting more’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review ‘A brilliant start to a great new series. I’ve not read a plot as original and captivating for a long time. Genius writing’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review ‘A fascinating and well-written investigation with plenty of twists. I was completely gripped!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review ‘Perfectly paced with enough twists to keep the well-seasoned crime reader engaged. A most welcome addition to this genre’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review ‘Absolutely fantastic! The best I’ve read this year so far! A smart, different, tantalising crime story that unravelled at lightning speed’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review

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Ryder: American Treasure

An Ayesha Ryder Novel

By: Nick Pengelley

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Ryder: American Treasure

An Ayesha Ryder Novel

By: Nick Pengelley

Fast-paced, edgy, and action-packed, the perfect read for anyone who loves the novels of Steve Berry or James Rollins, Ryder: American Treasure marks the return of Ayesha Ryder, a woman digging into history’s most dangerous secrets—and hiding some of her own. During of the War of 1812, British troops ransacked the White House and made off with valuables that were never returned. Two centuries later, a British curator finds a vital clue to the long-vanished loot. Within hours, the curator is assassinated—and Ayesha Ryder, a Palestinian-born antiquities expert, is expertly framed for his murder. Who could be behind such a conspiracy? And why do they want Ryder out of the way? To find out, she picks up a trail leading from a mysterious nineteenth-century letter to the upcoming presidential election. As Ryder dodges killers in the shadow of hidden alliances, sexual blackmail, and international power plays, she finds that all roads lead to the Middle East, where a fragile peace agreement threatens to unravel . . . and another mystery begs to be discovered. Ryder’s rarefied academic career and her violent past are about to collide. And her only hope of survival is to confront a powerful secret agent who has been waiting for one thing: the chance to kill Ayesha Ryder with his own two hands. Praise for Ryder “[Nick] Pengelley sets an unconventional story loose on and below the streets of London. With his unusual heroine, the author rejects the clichés of action-adventure thrillers and delivers a surprisingly entertaining read.”—Library Journal (starred review) “An exciting thriller with characters that you can’t help but like . . . a thrill-a-minute story . . . well worth reading . . . Pengelley has a hit with the character of Ayesha Ryder.”—Fresh Fiction “This fast-paced crime/political thriller not only is timely for today’s Israeli-Palestinian conflicts, but it delves into historical events that helped shape the way the region’s political climate has evolved. . . . Get ready for an edge-of-your-seat ride featuring a kick-butt heroine bent on justice . . . I had a blast reading Ryder.”—Popcorn Reads “An Indiana Jones–type adventure . . . Ryder has an Angelina Jolie–esque quality about her. . . . She is strong, both mentally and physically, and she was an amazing character to read. . . . [Ryder is] a literary roller-coaster ride I truly appreciated!”—Read-Love-Blog

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0553393847

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Tactics to Win

By: Nick Craig

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Tactics to Win

By: Nick Craig

Unless you have unbeatable boatspeed, tactics are vital to winning sailboat races. Multi-champion, Nick Craig, shows you how to develop a strategy and what tactics to adopt on every leg and at every mark of the course. His first book, Helming to Win, was described as "original, thought provoking... like no other that has gone before it". He now turns his highly analytical mind to the subject of tactics. He discusses the inputs into strategy, starting and the race plan (going through each leg in turn). Nick then tackles mark tactics, covering every different type of mark, and fleet tactics on every leg of the course. He finally focusses on boat-to-boat tactics, again on every leg of the course. In each situation he covers attacking and defensive tactics, either to get ahead or make sure you stay ahead. Non-spinnaker, symmetrical spinnaker and asymmetric dinghies are all covered because Nick has won world or national championships in each of these types of boats. Having read Nick's first book many said that it had transformed the way they sailed. This book will have the same effect on your tactics and should see you moving up the leaderboard.

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1912177773

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Anthropic Bias

Observation Selection Effects in Science and Philosophy

By: Nick Bostrom

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Anthropic Bias

Observation Selection Effects in Science and Philosophy

By: Nick Bostrom

Anthropic Bias explores how to reason when you suspect that your evidence is biased by "observation selection effects"--that is, evidence that has been filtered by the precondition that there be some suitably positioned observer to "have" the evidence. This conundrum--sometimes alluded to as "the anthropic principle," "self-locating belief," or "indexical information"--turns out to be a surprisingly perplexing and intellectually stimulating challenge, one abounding with important implications for many areas in science and philosophy. There are the philosophical thought experiments and paradoxes: the Doomsday Argument; Sleeping Beauty; the Presumptuous Philosopher; Adam & Eve; the Absent-Minded Driver; the Shooting Room. And there are the applications in contemporary science: cosmology ("How many universes are there?", "Why does the universe appear fine-tuned for life?"); evolutionary theory ("How improbable was the evolution of intelligent life on our planet?"); the problem of time's arrow ("Can it be given a thermodynamic explanation?"); quantum physics ("How can the many-worlds theory be tested?"); game-theory problems with imperfect recall ("How to model them?"); even traffic analysis ("Why is the 'next lane' faster?"). Anthropic Bias argues that the same principles are at work across all these domains. And it offers a synthesis: a mathematically explicit theory of observation selection effects that attempts to meet scientific needs while steering clear of philosophical paradox.

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1136711007

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