From picturesque canals to the swirling currents of the ocean, a world of secrets lies buried beneath the surface of the water. Dubious vessels crawl along riverbeds, while the murky depths conceal more than one gruesome murder.The stories in this collection will dredge up delight in crime fiction f[...]
Philosopher and social analyst Ivan Illich, one of the most influential thinkers of second half of this century, directs his attention to waterm the 'stuff' of purity and the creative force of the imagination without which life in unthinkable. He deals with the dual nature of water, as life-giving m[...]
'This books is for everyone who wants to learn to cook, or to become a better cook. I'm convinced that the underlying principles of good cooking are the same everywhere. These principles have less to do with recipes and techniques than they do with gathering good ingredients, which for me is the ess[...]
The Satisfaction You Seek
Dwells in the Depths of God's Word Do you come to God's Word with questions and doubts that arise from life's disappointments and hurts?
Denise J. Hughes, author of the Word Writers Bible study series, has been there, yet she's found a peace that runs deeper th[...]
Named by Algonkian-speaking Indians, Mississippi can be translated as "Father of Waters." The river, the largest in North America, drains 31 states and 2 Canadian provinces, and runs 2,350 miles from its source to the Gulf of Mexico. The Mississippi River is truly one of the great forces that has sh[...]
The writer, creator and director of such cult classics as Pink Flamingos, Hairspray and Pecker, John Waters 'has done more than any living American to give bad taste a good name' (Interview). Now this hilarious collection of essays by the man himself reflects his skewed but often thought-provoking w[...]
Clutching her pink trunk filled with the relics of a lost childhood, twelve-year-old Jenny steps off a bus in Reno and into the wide-open future. Separated from her brother, Bryan, and passed from caretaker to caretaker, Jenny endures as she always has: by following the inner compass of the survivor[...]
A man's body, virtually decapitated, is found by the Bosphorus. His identity card names him as Rifat Berisha, an Albanian. The family is impenetrable but when Inspector Cetin Ikmen, whose mother was Albanian, consults his cousin, Samsun, he's left in little doubt that Berisha's death is likely to be[...]
Cass Lynch has achieved the post of third officer aboard her beloved Norwegian sail-training ship, Sorlandet. They're sailing from Norway to Ireland as part of the Tall Ship's race. An unnerving early-morning encounter leads to suspicions that there's a stowaway aboard - yet a police search finds no[...]
The world of logistics is constantly evolving and in the same way, the sixth edition of this established book has evolved to represent the current trends, best practice and latest thinking in global logistics. It serves as a forum allowing the contributors, a range of acknowledged sector specialists[...]
Now in its second edition, "Supply Chain Risk Management" is essential reading for anyone who wants to know about the growing impact of risk on supply chains, its management and how to mitigate its effects. Using jargon-free, accessible language, it identifies both the possible effects that disrupti[...]
This collection of past and present images offers the opportunity to compare and contrast changing modes of fashion and transportation, shops and businesses, houses and public buildings, while recalling local people who once lived and worked in the village of Cottingham.Highlighting some of the wond[...]
Scarborough's history dates back to Roman and Viking times when invaders from overseas landed on the town's beaches. Well-to-do Victorians, invaders of a different kind, used the newly-created railways to flock to Scarborough to take the restorative waters, resulting in the town becoming Britain's f[...]
Technology is one of the dominant forces shaping the emerging postmodern world. Indeed the very fabric of daily life is dependent upon various information, communication, and transportation technologies. With anticipated advances in biotechnology, artificial intelligence, and robotics, that dependen[...]
Water is life. Life began in water. Most of the body is composed of water. Water is that important. Unfortunately, all water is not equal, and given the commercial hype that bombards us on a daily basis, it's hard to choose from among the staggering array of bottled beverages, filters, and purifiers[...]
A heart-warming, thoroughly modern, marvelously illustrated guide, "Boundary""Waters Canoe Camping" is aimed at paddlers in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area in Minnesota and covers places to go, planning a canoe trip, navigating, selecting a canoe and rigging it out, selecting equipment, camping and c[...]
Harriet Sherwood has always adored her grandmother. But when Harriet decides to follow in her footsteps to fight for social justice, she certainly never expected her efforts to land her in jail. Nor did she expect her childhood enemy and notorious school bully, Tommy O'Reilly, to be the arresting of[...]
For those seeking inspiration from these striking, tribal rug designs and those who want to own them, this is the perfect guide. It's packed with 235 big, striking color photos, and simply presented as a guide for both would-be buyers and for rug owners seeking the story behind their precious finds.[...]
Sue Waters skillfully guides readers through all the wood burning steps to create stunning angel art. Three inspirational projects are presented: The Prayer Bench, Puppy Heaven, and Victorian Angel. Over 240 clear, detailed, full color photographs, three patterns, and concise, step-by-step instructi[...]
In this sequel to the "New York Times" bestselling "MEG: A Novel of Deep Terror," 18 years have passed since Jonas Taylor last faced the deadly Great White. Now offered a job with a new TV survival series, Jonas will again face the most dangerous creature ever to stalk the Earth.[...]
A collection of Scripture-based readings that offer encouragement to individuals dealing with illness, loss, or other personal problems.[...]
(Guitar Recorded Versions). 30 tunes: Evil * Got My Mojo Working * Honey Bee * I'm Your Hoochie Coochie Man * more.[...]
It is 1941 and America teeters on the brink of war. Outgoing naval officer Ensign Jim Avery escorts British convoys across the North Atlantic in a brand-new destroyer, the USS Atwood. Back on shore, Boston Navy Yard secretary Mary Stirling does her work quietly and efficiently, happy to be out of th[...]