Almost everyone thinks it: “One day I'm going to give my boss what he has coming.” The fifteen people in this book took this notion to the extreme.What kind of workplace drives a person into performing such heinous acts? Does a workplace drive a person to kill, or is the killer already inside, waiting for a reason to act out? Find out in this fascinating quick read.If you are stressed at work, then maybe this book will show you that you don't have it so bad; or maybe it will show you that the person in the cubicle next to you may need to be handled a little more…delicately.
William J. Webb defuses misguided readings of biblical passages that call for the corporal punishment of children, slaves and wrongdoers. Setting these passages in their ancient cultural context, Webb reaffirms the importance of reading Scripture with God?s redemptive movement in mind.
Essential for getting to grips with the Weightless standard for M2M communications, this definitive guide describes and explains the new standard in an accessible manner. It helps you to understand the Weightless standard by revealing its background and rationale. Designed to make clear the context and the fundamental design decisions for Weightless and to provide a readable overview of the standard, it details principal features and issues of the technology, the business case for deployment, network performance and some important applications. This informative book guides you through the key decisions and requirements involved in designing and deploying a Weightless network. Includes a chapter on applications, explaining the relevance of the standard and its potential. Written by one of the lead designers of Weightless, this is an ideal guide for everyone involved with the standard, from those designing equipment to those making use of the technology.
After Work the Pictures is a continuation of Junior Technician Weaver's adventures in the Royal Air Force as previously related in Per Ardua Ad Ulcers. After four memorable year's service in the UK he is posted to a radar unit in the North of Germany. However, he finds himself billeted on a flying station and once more in the "proper air force." Here he manages once again to fall foul of military authority. His search for true love continues on the continent but without much success. Tragedy again befalls him with the loss of a good friend, but the humour that persisted in the previous book is present throughout the sequel.
The 5G Myth explains why the vision of 5G, the next generation in mobile telephony, heralded as a huge advance in global connectivity, is flawed and sets out a better vision for a connected future. It explains why insufficient technological advances and inadequate profitability will be problems in the widespread implementation of 5G. The book advocates a focus on consistent connectivity everywhere rather than fast speeds in city centers. William Webb looks back at the transitions through previous generations of mobile telephony and shows what simple extrapolations of trends would predict for 5G. He discusses whether the increases in speed and capacity promised by 5G are needed; if the required technology is available; whether a sound business case can be made for the deployment; and asks why, given this, the industry appears so supportive of 5G. He then puts forth the argument in favor of consistent connectivity of around 10Mbits/s everywhere as a more compelling vision and shows how it can be delivered via a mix of 4G and Wi-Fi. Subscribers to The Economist can access an article featuring this book at https: //www.economist.com/business/2019/08/24/vodafones-search-for-the-g-spot
Why did the AIDS virus, supposedly an African animal disease, strike the USA population so disproportionately? Britain, France, Belgium, Spain and Portugal still have extensive links with former colonies on the African continent with thousands of visits made by businessmen and tourists every year. However, at the outbreak of the virus the USA had ten times the number of victims compared to Europe, despite the fact that Americans do not visit Africa in large numbers. And why did two different strains of the virus appear almost simultaneously on the American mainland? This well-researched book goes a long way towards explaining these mysteries. The novel describes how two inmates undergoing medical trials in prison are unexpectedly released into the community where they are suddenly free to release and spread the deadly virus they have been infected with. It describes the desperate measures undertaken by the authorities to curtail the infection, which includes the killing of persons connected to the prison project. Examples are given of how contracting the disease can have a devastating affect on individuals and families. Pete Taylor, one of the two released prisoners, travels to Nigeria and Morocco in a vain attempt to escape the clutches of the dark government forces pursuing him. The author utilises his considerable experience of working in Africa and America to bring to life the areas where the action of the book takes place. His description of everyday life in Nigeria and Morocco may come as a surprise to many.
The text of 2 Cor. 6.14-7.1, commonly called the 'fragment', has been the focus of much debate, due largely to its enigmatic presence within the context of 2.14-7.4. This work forges a new line of research on the problem of contextual disruption through an examination of the Old Testament traditions used within the fragment (their source, redactional focus and theology). Next, a similar traditions study is pursued in the current literary context of 2.14-7.4. A surprising degree of continuity between the fragment and its context is discovered in the use of Old Testament traditions, particularly those relating to new covenant and second exodus (exilic return) traditions. From this investigation a contextual hypothesis is proposed, along with a critique of competing contextual theories. The book concludes with two appendices which apply the contextual hypothesis to the crucial interpretative issue in 6.14a. Although the author's contextual hypothesis is not dependent upon any one interpretative solution in 6.14a, it nonetheless offers some fresh insight into the questions of who the 'unbelievers' are and what the 'unequal yoke' is.
The Bitches return in this third, final entry of our Scary Bitches series! More black widows, more murderous mothers, and a sibling rivalry that ends in death, it's all here. The ladies in this volume span the ages, from 1700s Louisiana to modern Oregon, and include such famous cases as the last woman to be executed for murder. You won't want to miss this one Dear reader, your heart may not be able to handle the shocking true facts presented in this humble volume. You have been warned.
Billionaire Jerry Donlan has been 26 years old for over 80 years now when he meets Sarah who is a spry 3,000 years old herself. She's also a cold blooded killer, exceptionally strong, and drop-dead gorgeous. They need each other. Jerry needs her to protect him from alien lizards, hell bent on his death, and Sarah needs him to fall in love with her. It's a complicated relationship. Sarah's not into love or emotions. And Jerry? He's not into getting shot at all the time. Together, sort of, they work to unlock the secrets to saving the future of Sarah's people all the while battling deception from their own. They travel to space and back and in the end it's not about science or power or any material trappings. It's all about purpose.
COMBINATORIAL REASONING Showcases the interdisciplinary aspects of combinatorics and illustrates how to problem solve with a multitude of exercises Written by two well-known scholars in the field, Combinatorial Reasoning: An Introduction to the Art of Counting presents a clear and comprehensive introduction to the concepts and methodology of beginning combinatorics. Focusing on modern techniques and applications, the book develops a variety of effective approaches to solving counting problems. Balancing abstract ideas with specific topical coverage, the book utilizes real-world examples with problems ranging from basic calculations that are designed to develop fundamental concepts to more challenging exercises that allow for a deeper exploration of complex combinatorial situations. Simple cases are treated first before moving on to general and more advanced cases. Additional features of the book include: Approximately 700 carefully structured problems designed for readers at multiple levels, many with hints and/or short answers Numerous examples that illustrate problem solving using both combinatorial reasoning and sophisticated algorithmic methods A novel approach to the study of recurrence sequences, which simplifies many proofs and calculations Concrete examples and diagrams interspersed throughout to further aid comprehension of abstract concepts A chapter-by-chapter review to clarify the most crucial concepts covered Combinatorial Reasoning: An Introduction to the Art of Counting is an excellent textbook for upper-undergraduate and beginning graduate-level courses on introductory combinatorics and discrete mathematics.
Here's a forward-looking new book that realistically forecasts the changes in mobile communications over the next 20 years to help you make informed decisions and develop successful strategies that address the future challenges of this industry. You get specific recommendations on which technological areas organizations should concentrate on, along with insightful discussions on technology and the limits of efficiency, standardization, radio spectrum, economics, industry structure, user requirements, and other constraints and drivers.
One killer is horrible, but two--words cannot even begin to describe the horror that two killers can bring. In fact, there's only one thing worse: two killers in love! This book profiles 15 couples you'd never want to go on a double date with! This is volume 2 of the popular series!
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