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Engraved in Stone: A Muzaffar Jang Mystery (Muzaffar Jang Mysteries #1)
by Madhulika LiddleTwo years after the Taj Mahal is finally built, many secrets shroud its walls...In Agra to escort home the beautiful Shireen, Muzaffar Jang – maverick nobleman and ace detective – reluctantly finds himself at the centre of yet another murder investigation when Mumtaz Hassan, a prominent trader, is found dead under mysterious circumstances. The Diwan-i-kul, Mir Jumla, on his way to invade Bijapur, hands the task of finding the killer to Muzaffar. With almost no evidence to work with except an ambiguous scrawl on a scrap of paper found clutched in the dead man’s fist, Muzaffar knows he must find the killer before the Diwan-i-kul returns if he wants to save himself an invitation to a beheading. As he begins to uncover the dross beneath the golden opulence of the dead man and his murkily amorous past, Muzaffar chances upon another mystery: a long forgotten tale of a woman who vanished inexplicably one evening. Muzaffar Jang once again pits his wits against an array of potential suspects – even as he loses his heart... '
Engraved on Our Nations: Indigenous Economic Tenacity
by Wanda Wuttunee Fred WienA testimony to Indigenous resilience in business Despite investments in nation building, self-autonomy, and cultural resurgence, Indigenous economic development has remained an underexplored and underestimated area of research. Engraved on Our Nations overturns the discouraging deficit perspective too common in policy and academia and amplifies the largely undocumented history of successful Indigenous economic activity in Canada. Following David Newhouse’s overview of Indigenous economic history, the authors of this collection illustrate how First Nation and Métis individuals and communities have met and overcome an array of challenges. Case studies focus on First Nations from Membertou (Nova Scotia) to Tahltan (British Columbia) and Indigenous-led enterprises like McDonald Brothers Electric (Northwest Territories) and Neechi Commons (Manitoba). Simultaneously celebrating Indigenous entrepreneurs and exploring concerns around sustainable development, the book also asks: can capitalism be Indigenized? This first-of-its-kind collection shares stories not only of entrepreneurial excellence and persistence but savvy leadership, innovation, and reciprocity. In doing so, Engraved on Our Nations provides hope to Indigenous business leaders, youth, and elected officials working on the front lines to improve economic conditions and achieve "a good life" for their communities.
Engraved on the Heart
by Tara JohnsonReluctant debutante Keziah Montgomery lives beneath the weighty expectations of her staunch Confederate family, forced to keep her epilepsy secret for fear of a scandal. As the tensions of the Civil War arrive on their doorstep in Savannah, Keziah sees little cause for balls and courting. Despite her discomfort, she cannot imagine an escape from her familial confines―until her old schoolmate Micah shows her a life-changing truth that sets her feet on a new path ... as a conductor in the Underground Railroad. Dr. Micah Greyson never hesitates to answer the call of duty, no matter how dangerous, until the enchanting Keziah walks back into his life and turns his well-ordered plans upside down. Torn between the life he has always known in Savannah and the fight for abolition, Micah struggles to discern God’s plan amid such turbulent times. Battling an angry fiancé, a war-tattered brother, bounty hunters, and their own personal demons, Keziah and Micah must decide if true love is worth the price ... and if they are strong enough to survive the unyielding pain of war. --
Engraved: Book Five of The St. Croix Chronicles
by Karina CooperCherry St. Croix returns to the fog-ridden streets of Victorian London, where the balance of power threatens all that she loves.I will not wither without laudanum. Sober and determined, I have chosen another way- alchemy, and the pursuit of wellness it embodies. My name is Cherry St. Croix, and though freedom is finally at my fingertips, I return to the blackened streets intent on righting the wrongs I'd left behind.All is not well in London low. Caught in a war between gangs, men are torn limb from limb, and I am called on to ascertain how. The immoral Karakash Veil is no doubt involved, and Micajah Hawke, a prisoner in his own Menagerie, cannot soften the danger this time.Armed with the alchemical arts I have learned, my ever present guardian, and what few friends are left to me, I embark on a campaign to rescue the ringmaster I cannot abandon, save the Brick Street Bakers from annihilation, and finally face that which frightens me the most-my own heart.Book five of the St. Croix Chronicles106,000 words
Engáñame otra vez (Los temerarios #Volumen 3)
by Meredith DuranEngáñame otra vez es la tercera entrega de la serie romántica «Los temerarios» Se llama Olivia Hollaway, pero también se hace llamar Olivia Mather y Olivia Johnson. Durante muchos años esperó que ocurriera un milagro, pero ahora está decidida a tomar cartas en el asunto y a acabar con su miseria. Está a punto de convertirse en una ladrona. Su vida la ha llevado a ello. El corazón le palpita con intensidad mientras trata de convencerse a sí misma de que robar a Alastair de Grey, duque de Marwick, un político aristócrata lunático y arrogante, no es un delito tan grave. Su objetivo: unas cartas que la difunta duquesa se cruzó con Lord Bertram, un hombre que le está haciendo la vida imposible. Para llevar a cabo su plan, Olivia se las ingenia para entrar a formar parte del servicio de la mansión de Marwick en Londres. Está convencida de que no fallará... pero entonces ocurre algo inesperado: el duque no es el tirano que imaginaba, es un hombre a quien le han roto el corazón y por el que se siente profunda e irremediablemente atraída. ¿Podrá él volver a confiar en el amor? ¿Se arriesgará ella a dejarse llevar por el corazón?
Enhanced Interrogation: Inside the Minds and Motives of the Islamic Terrorists Trying To Destroy America
by Bill Harlow James E. MitchellIn the dark days immediately after 9/11, the CIA turned to Dr. James Mitchell to help craft an interrogation program designed to elicit intelligence from just-captured top al-Qa'ida leaders and terror suspects. A civilian contractor who had spent years training U.S. military members to resist interrogation should they be captured, Mitchell, aware of the urgent need to prevent impending catastrophic attacks, worked with the CIA to implement "enhanced interrogation techniques"--which included waterboarding.In Enhanced Interrogation, Mitchell now offers a first-person account of the EIT program, providing a contribution to our historical understanding of one of the most controversial elements of America's ongoing war on terror. Readers will follow him inside the secretive "black sites" and cells of terrorists and terror suspects where he personally applied enhanced interrogation techniques. Mitchell personally questioned thirteen of the most senior high-value detainees in U.S. custody, including Abu Zubaydah; Abd al-Rahim al-Nashiri, the amir or "commander" of the USS Cole bombing; and Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, the mastermind behind the September 11, 2001, terror attacks--obtaining information that he maintains remains essential to winning the war against al-Qa'ida and informing our strategy to defeat ISIS and all of radical Islam.From the interrogation program's earliest moments to its darkest hours, Mitchell also lifts the curtain on its immediate effects, the controversy surrounding its methods, and its downfall. He shares his view that EIT, when applied correctly, were useful in drawing detainees to cooperate, and that, when applied incorrectly, they were counter-productive. He also chronicles what it is like to undertake a several-years-long critical mission at the request of the government only to be hounded for nearly a decade afterward by congressional investigations and Justice Department prosecutors.Gripping in its detail and deeply illuminating, Enhanced Interrogation argues that it is necessary for America to take strong measures to defend itself from its enemies and that the country is less safe now without them than it was before 9/11.From the Hardcover edition.
Enhancing Combat Effectiveness;: The Evolution Of The United States Army Infantry Rifle Squad Since The End Of World War II
by Major Timothy M. KarcherThis study analyzes the organization of the US Army infantry rifle squad since the end of World War II, focusing on the attempt to gain and then maintain the capability of fire and maneuver at the squad level. Since the end of World War II, the US Army has conducted or commissioned at least nine studies, aimed at determining the optimum organization of the infantry rifle squad. Common trends affect all recent attempts at transforming the US Army and become evident when studying the evolution of the squad, but the goal must remain developing a combat effective unit.Combat effectiveness is determined by applying the evaluative criteria of control, sustainability, flexibility, and lethality. By applying these four criteria to analyze various squad organizations, one can determine the strengths and weaknesses inherent to these organizations, thereby recommending the most combat effective rifle squad organization.The US Army's current focus on strategic deployability and emerging weapons capabilities is not a new phenomenon, but potentially could cloud the essential issue, developing a military force for optimum combat effectiveness. This study concludes by recommending the optimum squad-level organization for the "Objective Force."
Enhancing Human Traits: Ethical and Social Implications
by Erik ParensIn this volume, scholars from philosophy, sociology, history, theology, women's studies, and law explore the looming ethical and social implications of new biotechnologies that are rapidly making it possible to enhance an individual's mental and physical attributes in ways previously only imagined. To clarify the issues, the contributors grapple with the central concept of "enhancement" and probe the uses and abuses of the term. Focusing in particular on the moral issues pertaining to cosmetic surgery and cosmetic psychopharmacology (a category which includes Prozac), they also examine notions of identity, authenticity, normality, and complicity. Other essays in this collection address the social ramifications of the new technologies, including the problems of access and fairness.
Enhancing Indo-US Strategic Cooperation (Adelphi series #No.313)
by Waheguru Pal Singh SidhuArgues that a carrot-and-stick policy is likely to be more effective than a stick-only approach in curbing India's nuclear ambitions. Increased strategic cooperation between India and the US is the ideal incentive, but the author argues that such cooperation is unlikely in the immediate future.
Enhancing Teacher Education, Development, and Evaluation: Lessons Learned from Educational Reform
by Thomas L. Good Alyson L. LavigneEnhancing Teacher Education, Development, and Evaluation examines the complex role that recent educational reforms have played in the teaching profession. The failure of programs like Race to the Top to benefit teaching and learning outcomes has yielded many questions about what went wrong and how a research-based plan for true systemic progress could actually work. Covering inaccurate narratives about schools and student achievement, evidence for teacher effectiveness, and the history and repercussions of Race to the Top, this book culminates with a proposal for future research and policy initiatives that more accurately and more equitably prioritize the measurement and improvement of teaching and learning. Five concise yet comprehensive chapters invite teacher and principal educators, teachers and school leaders in training, district administrators, policymakers, and other stakeholders to better understand the implications of and possible paths beyond misguided reform efforts. An overview of the recent past and an inspiration for the immediate future, this definitive analysis offers insights into how more reasonable, empirically derived strategies will ultimately foster more successful schools.
Enheduana: Princess, Priestess, Poetess (Routledge Ancient Biographies)
by Alhena GadottiEnheduana: Princess, Priestess, Poetess offers the first comprehensive biography of Enheduana, daughter of Sargon of Agade and one of the most intriguing, yet elusive, women from antiquity.Royal princess, priestess, and alleged author, Enheduana deserves as much attention as her martial relatives. A crucial contributor to her father’s military ambitions, Enheduana nonetheless wielded religious and economic power, as evidenced by primary and secondary sources. Even more interestingly, Enheduana remained alive in the cultural memory of those who came after her, so much so that works attributed to her were integrated into the scribal curriculum centuries after her death. This book aims to situate Enheduana in her own historical context, allowing readers to gain a better understanding of this enigmatic figure, her roles as princess, priestess, and poetess, and the tumultuous times in which she lived.This book is suitable for students, scholars, and the general reader interested in the history of the ancient Near East, ancient literature, and women in the ancient world.
Enheduana: The Complete Poems of the World's First Author
by Sophus HelleThe complete poems of the priestess Enheduana, the world&’s first known author, newly translated from the original Sumerian Enheduana was a high priestess and royal princess who lived in Ur, in what is now southern Iraq, about 2300 BCE. Not only does Enheduana have the distinction of being the first author whose name we know, but the poems attributed to her are hymns of great power. They are a rare flash of the female voice in the often male-dominated ancient world, treating themes that are as relevant today as they were four thousand years ago: exile, social disruption, the power of storytelling, gender-bending identities, the devastation of war, and the terrifying forces of nature. This book is the first complete translation of her poems from the original Sumerian. Sophus Helle&’s translations replicate the intensity and imagery of the original hymns—literary time bombs that have lain buried for millennia. In addition to his translations, Helle provides background on the historical context in which Enheduana&’s poems were composed and circulated, the works&’ literary structure and themes, and their reception in both the ancient and the modern world. Unjustly forgotten for millennia, Enheduana&’s poems are essential reading for anyone interested in the literary history of women, religion, the environment, gender, motherhood, authorship, and empire.
Enid Blyton: The Biography
by Barbara StoneyEnid Blyton is known throughout the world for her imaginative children's books and her enduring characters such as Noddy and the Famous Five. She is one of the most borrowed authors from British libraries and still holds a fascination for readers old and young alike. Yet until 1974, when Barbara Stoney first published her official biography, little was known about this most private author, even by members of her own family.The woman who emerged from Barbara Stoney's remarkable research was hardworking, complex, often difficult and, in many ways, childlike. Now this widely praised classic biography has been fully updated for the twenty-first century and, with the addition of new colour illustrations and a comprehensive list of Enid Blyton's writings, documents the growing appeal of this extraordinary woman throughout the world. The fascinating story of one of the world's most famous authors will intrigue and delight all those with an interest in her timeless books.
Enigma de um Bastardo (Os Herdeiros da Aristocracia #2)
by Linda Rae SandeUma história sensual de uma excelente artesã, um arquivista e a busca pela perfeição. Especialista em restauração de cerâmica, Frances Longworth passa seus dias no porão de um museu, aplicando suas habilidades em artefatos danificados para que possam ser expostos. Se ao menos ela não tivesse que se provar constantemente para homens que esperam que ela seja um homem. Filho bastardo de um conde, Gabe Wellingham evita uma vida de lazer ao aceitar um cargo no mesmo museu como arquivista, catalogando artefatos da Grécia Antiga. Ele não tem escrúpulos em relação a uma mulher que está remontando a última chegada de artefatos de uma expedição arqueológica grega. No entanto, ele acha os modos dela um tanto irritantes. Irritantes, defensivos e muito rígidos para seu gosto. Então, por que ele sente a necessidade de puxar os grampos de seu coque apertado demais e beijá-la sem parar? Tendo acabado de retornar a Londres após uma longa ausência, James Burroughs procura um lugar tranquilo para ficar. Como o restante de sua família saiu de férias, a amiga de infância Emily Grandby lhe oferece um quarto em sua residência. Secretamente lamentando a perda do homem com quem poderia ter se casado, ela nunca imaginou que o desejo dele por uma vida perfeitamente tranquila também a incluiria. Mas ele também não em Enigma de um Bastardo.
Enigma: The Battle For The Code
by Hugh Sebag-MontefioreThe complete story of how the German Enigma codes were broken. Perfect for fans of THE IMITATION GAME, the new film on Alan Turing's Enigma code, starring Benedict Cumberbatch.Breaking the German Enigma codes was not only about brilliant mathematicians and professors at Bletchley Park. There is another aspect of the story which it is only now possible to tell. It takes in the exploits of spies, naval officers and ordinary British seamen who risked, and in some cases lost, their lives snatching the vital Enigma codebooks from under the noses of Nazi officials and from sinking German ships and submarines. This book tells the whole Enigma story: its original invention and use by German forces and how it was the Poles who first cracked - and passed on to the British - the key to the German airforce Enigma. The more complicated German Navy Enigma appeared to them to be unbreakable.
Enigma: The Battle For The Code
by Hugh Sebag-MontefioreThe complete story of how the German Enigma codes were broken. Perfect for fans of THE IMITATION GAME, the new film on Alan Turing's Enigma code, starring Benedict Cumberbatch.Breaking the German Enigma codes was not only about brilliant mathematicians and professors at Bletchley Park. There is another aspect of the story which it is only now possible to tell. It takes in the exploits of spies, naval officers and ordinary British seamen who risked, and in some cases lost, their lives snatching the vital Enigma codebooks from under the noses of Nazi officials and from sinking German ships and submarines. This book tells the whole Enigma story: its original invention and use by German forces and how it was the Poles who first cracked - and passed on to the British - the key to the German airforce Enigma. The more complicated German Navy Enigma appeared to them to be unbreakable.
Enigmas de la crónica policial: Grandes crímenes sin resolver
by Osvaldo AguirreLos grandes casos policiales nunca concluyen. Este libro propone un recorrido por historias sin final, que retornan una y otra vez como un desafío imposible de resolver.
Enigmas de la historia argentina
by Diego ValenzuelaDiego Valenzuela toma los temas cruciales de la vida nacional del sigloXIX y los desmenuza siguiendo los descubrimientos más recientes de loshistoriadores. Cada capítulo parte de una pregunta, un enigma que buscaser respondido a lo largo del texto. Por ejemplo, «¿por qué no quedannegros? » es el disparador para comprender la historia de la esclavitudy el mestizaje en el país. «¿Qué discutían unitarios y federales?» permite adentrarse en la internapolítica más emblemática del siglo fundacional. Los procesos ypersonajes que marcaron nuestro pasado son analizados a partir delesfuerzo de los investigadores más respetados, sin estereotipos niprejuicios ideológicos, con rigor y de manera amena.Ninguno de los temas o figuras relevantes está ausente: contrabando,ferrocarriles, inmigración, educación, el gaucho, la mujer, los indios,los caudillos, San Martín, Moreno, Rosas, Sarmiento, Urquiza, Roca,entre otros. Sin descuidar aquellas microhistorias que cobran vidadentro de los grandes procesos, el lector encontrará respuestas a losgrandes interrogantes que aún resuenan en nuestros oídos. «Enigmas de laHistoria Argentina», sin dudas, logra iluminar con sus textos una mejorcomprensión del presente.
Enigmas de los dioses del México antiguo: Edición décimo aniversario
by Sofía Guadarrama ColladoLa exitosa trilogía de "Enigmas de los dioses del México antiguo", reunida en su décimo aniversario de publicación. El macabro hallazgo arqueológico de siete frailes franciscanos, torturados a muerte y abandonados en una mazmorra en 1556, desentierra un misterio que la Iglesia ha guardado celosamente. Cóatl, Balam y Cuauhtli llevan al lector a los sitios arqueológicos más emblemáticos de México: El Tajín, Chichén Itzá, Teotihuacán y Tenochtitlan. La presente edición celebra el décimo aniversario de la trilogía más exitosa de Sofía Guadarrama Collado, Enigmas de los dioses del México Antiguo. En estas páginas se publican las tres novelas que miles de lectores disfrutaron y elogiaron, en un fenómeno que se compartió de boca en boca. La crítica ha dicho... «Sofía Guadarrama teje una red con audacia y precisión histórica, imposible de esquivar y nos pone frenteal espejo de la historia en la que podemos reencontrarnos.» Jaime Guerrero, periodista, Azteca Noticias «Es un verdadero gusto que haya una escritora con ese empuje y esa determinación de vida. Y que, además, lo haga de una manera tan efectiva.» Antonio Malpica, escritor «La creatividad de Sofía Guadarrama se derrama en sus historias y personajes con la absoluta certeza de saber a dónde quiere llevar al lector: a un frenético recorrido por los misterios de nuestro pasado.» Claudia Marcucetti, escritora y promotora cultural en ADN40
Enigmas of Agency: Studies in the Philosophy of Human Action
by Irving ThalbergFirst published in 2002. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
Enigmas of Health and Disease
by Alfredo MorabiaThis book is the principal account of epidemiology's role in the development of effective measures to identify, prevent, and treat diseases. Throughout history, epidemiologists have challenged conventional knowledge, elucidating mysteries of causality and paving the way for remedies. From the outbreak of the bubonic plague, cholera, and cancer to the search for an effective treatment of AIDS and the origins of Alzheimer's disease, epidemiological thought has been crucial in shaping our understanding of population health issues.Alfredo Morabia's lucid retelling sheds new light on the historical triumphs of epidemiological research and allows for contemporary readers, patients, and nontechnical audiences to make sense of the immense amount of health information disseminated by the media. By drawing from both historical and contemporary sources, Morabia provides the reader with the tools to differentiate health beliefs from health knowledge. The book covers important topics, including the H1N1 swine flu epidemic, breast cancer, the effects of aspirin, and the link between cigarettes and lung cancer. Enigmas of Health and Disease is a concise narrative helping patients and health providers develop a more informed relationship.
Enigmas of Health and Disease: How Epidemiology Helps Unravel Scientific Mysteries
by Alfredo MorabiaThis book is the principal account of epidemiology's role in the development of effective measures to identify, prevent, and treat diseases. Throughout history, epidemiologists have challenged conventional knowledge, elucidating mysteries of causality and paving the way for remedies. From the outbreak of the bubonic plague, cholera, and cancer to the search for an effective treatment of AIDS and the origins of Alzheimer's disease, epidemiological thought has been crucial in shaping our understanding of population health issues. Alfredo Morabia's lucid retelling sheds new light on the historical triumphs of epidemiological research and allows for contemporary readers, patients, and nontechnical audiences to make sense of the immense amount of health information disseminated by the media. By drawing from both historical and contemporary sources, Morabia provides the reader with the tools to differentiate health beliefs from health knowledge. The book covers important topics, including the H1N1 swine flu epidemic, breast cancer, the effects of aspirin, and the link between cigarettes and lung cancer.
Enigmas y misterios de la Segunda Guerra Mundial (Historia Incógnita)
by Jesús Hernández MartínezEnigmas y misterios de la Segunda Guerra Mundial es una apasionante recopilación de sucesos inexplicados, misteriosas desapariciones, enigmáticos espías, y otros hechos desconocidos de la mayor contienda de la historia de la humanidad tratados con rigor histórico y amenidad. El libro imprescindible para conocer la II Guerra Mundial menos conocida.
Enjoy Your Symptom!: Jacques Lacan in Hollywood and Out
by Slavoj ŽižekSlavoj Zizek, dubbed by the Village Voice "the giant of Ljubljana," is back with a new edition of his seriously entertaining book on film, psychoanalysis (and life). His inimitable blend of philosophical and social theory, Lacanian analysis, and outrageous humor are made to show how Hollywood movies can explain psychoanalysis-and vice versa using films such as Marnie and The Man Who Knew Too Much.
Enjoy Your Symptom!: Jacques Lacan in Hollywood and Out (Routledge Classics Ser.)
by Slavoj ZizekThe title is just the first of many startling asides, observations and insights that fill this guide to Hollywood on the Lacanian psychoanalyst’s couch. Zizek introduces the ideas of Jacques Lacan through the medium of American film, taking his examples from over 100 years of cinema, from Charlie Chaplin to The Matrix and referencing along the way such figures as Lenin and Hegel, Michel Foucault and Jesus Christ. Enjoy Your Symptom! is a thrilling guide to cinema and psychoanalysis from a thinker who is perhaps the last standing giant of cultural theory in the twenty-first century.