Paradise, Massachusetts, is gearing up for the busy summer season when a spate of car thefts places its quiet, tourist-friendly reputation in jeopardy. Jesse Stone fears an automobile theft gang has set up shop in town, and the silver-tongued, heavy-handed police chief vows to put a stop to their ac[...]

Michael Parker is one of the UK's most experienced pitch coaches, having taken part in over one thousand pitches. As well as this, having competed as a hurdler in two Olympics, he knows what it takes to perform under pressure. He now brings his winning secrets and competitive instincts together in a[...]

This book offers contributions ranging from studies of hunter-gatherer camp organization to the use of space in Classical and Medieval worlds.[...]

A JESSE STONE NOVEL
She was barely out of her teens, not exactly beautiful, but she'd tried to make the most of her looks.
Now, defiled and alone in a seedy beachfront motel, she was dead. And Paradise Police Chief Jesse Stone doesn't even know her name. But when his investigation lures hi[...]

The archaeology of death and burial is central to our attempts to understand vanished societies. Through the remains of funerary rituals we can learn not only about the attitudes of prehistoric people to death and the afterlife, but also about their way of life, their social organisation and their v[...]

Provides a rich, case-based account of the ethical issues arising in genetics for health professionals, patients and their families.[...]

A JESSE STONE NOVEL
She was barely out of her teens, not exactly beautiful, but she'd tried to make the most of her looks.
Now, defiled and alone in a seedy beachfront motel, she was dead. And Paradise Police Chief Jesse Stone doesn't even know her name. But when his investigation lures hi[...]

Digital Signal Processing (DSP) is utilized in just about every electronic system or device. This book starts with the absolute basics of this integral process. Topics include sampling, modulation, and filters as well as implementation techniques. Real-world worked examples, reference designs, and t[...]

Respiratory Physiology: A Clinical Approach offers a fresh new take on learning physiology in a systems-based curriculum. Written by renowned and dynamic educators and featuring interactive animations, it integrates functional anatomy, physiology, and pathology to build a conceptual understanding of[...]

The complexity and copious number of details that must be mastered in order to fully understand renal physiology makes this one of the most daunting and intimidating topics covered in the first year of medical school. Although this is often only a 2-4 week module during the general physiology course[...]

Offering philosophical insights into the popular morning brew, "Coffee -- Philosophy for Everyone" kick starts the day with an entertaining but critical discussion of the ethics, aesthetics, metaphysics, and culture of coffee. Matt Lounsbury of pioneering business Stumptown Coffee discusses just how[...]

From the Roman conquest of 43 CE to the Norman conquest of 1066, and from the Elizabethan age to the Iraq and Afghan wars of the 21st century, DK's "History of Britain and Ireland" traces the key events that have shaped Great Britain and Ireland from earliest times to the present day.[...]