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Blackout: Coal, Climate and the Last Energy Crisis
by Richard HeinbergCoal fuels about 50 percent of US electricity production and provides a quarter of the country's total energy. China and India's ferocious economic growth is based almost entirely on coal-generated electricity.Coal currently looks like a solution to many of our fast-growing energy problems. However, while coal advocates are urging full steam ahead, increasing reliance on the dirtiest of all fossil fuels has crucial implications for the global climate, energy policy, the world economy, and geopolitics.Drawbacks to a coal-based energy strategy include:Scarcity – new studies suggest that the peak of world coal production may actually be less than two decades away.Cost – the quality of produced coal is declining, while the expense of transport is rising, leading to spiraling costs and increasing shortages.Climate impacts - our ability to deal with the historic challenge of climate change will hinge on reducing our coal consumption in future years.Blackout goes to the heart of the tough energy questions that will dominate every sphere of public policy throughout the first half of this century, and is a must-read for planners, educators, and anyone concerned about energy consumption, peak oil and climate change.
Essential Building Science: Understanding Energy and Moisture in High Performance House Design (Sustainable Building Essentials)
by Jacob Deva RacusinDown and dirty – a complete step-by-step guide to making, installing and living with beautiful, all-natural earthen floors Poor heat and moisture management are the enemies of durable, comfortable, and efficient housing, and good building design and construction starts with a solid understanding of good building science. Essential Building Science provides a highly visual and accessible introduction to the fundamentals of building science for residential construction.Part one covers the rationale behind high-performance design and the fundamentals of building physics, including thermal dynamics, moisture transfer, and hygro-thermal dynamics such as vapor drive and condensation.Part two teaches the vital critical thinking skills needed to consider buildings as whole systems and to develop thermal and moisture control strategies regardless of the specifics of the design. Case studies and examples from across North American climatic zones illuminate real-life problems and offer builders, designers, and DIYers the insights and tools required for creating better new buildings and dramatically improving old ones.Good science plus critical thinking equals high performance buildings.
My Angels Wear Fur: Animals I Rescued and Their Stories of Unconditional Love
by Devon O'DayThe country music radio host reveals how rescue animals have transformed her life again and again in this heartwarming story collection.Devon O’Day has a passion for animal rescue and the things vulnerable animals can teach us about ourselves. In My Angels Wear Fur, she introduces readers to:Tennessee Tess: A stray dog delivered to her front door by a man working on a construction crew in the neighborhood and who ended up living the glamorous life in Hollywood with O’Day’s sister, actress Faith Ford.The Boxer of Mercy: A brindle boxer who delivers dogs in need to O’Day’s front door. As soon as he knows the other dog is in good hands, the boxer disappears.With more than thirty stories, My Angels Wear Fur make you understand what O’Day means when she says, “There is a God-like quality in animals. They love without judgment. They are loyal and caring and they see through each of us . . . to the hidden souls of our real beings.”
The Secret Child
by Kathryn RossWhen Luke Davenport returned home afteralmost three years, he was shocked to learn thathis passionate love affair with Alison Trevelyanhad resulted in a baby. Nathan was undeniably hisson and heir to the Davenport fortune.While he was angry with Alison for keeping theirchild a secret, Luke also wanted her back in hislife. But renewing their relationship meant facingthe hot, passionate desire that overwhelmedthem both….
Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Recent Advancements in Materials Science and Technology, Volume II: ICRAMST'24, 29-30 January, Coimbatore, India (Springer Proceedings in Physics #415)
by P. Sakthivel Mangalaraja Ramalinga Viswanathan K. RavichandranThis book presents peer-reviewed and selected papers from the 1st International Conference on Recent Advancements in Materials Science and Technology held at Karpagam Academy of Higher Education in Coimbatore, India, on 29-30 January 2024. Experts across the world share the latest developments in their respective fields within materials science, including nanomaterials, biomaterials, optical materials, construction materials, composite materials and more. Additionally, addressing sustainability and the importance of international collaboration, this book serves as an up-to-date and effective resource for researchers, academics, industrialists, and students looking to understand the state of numerous materials science subfields.
Multi-disciplinary Trends in Artificial Intelligence: 17th International Conference, MIWAI 2024, Pattaya, Thailand, November 11–15, 2024, Proceedings, Part I (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #15431)
by Chattrakul Sombattheera Jun Pang Paul WengThe two-volume set LNAI 15431 and 15432 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 17th International Conference on Multi-disciplinary Trends in Artificial Intelligence, MIWAI 2024, held in Pattaya, Thailand, during November 11–15, 2024. The 68 full papers presented in these proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from 147 submissions. The papers focus on various topics in AI and its applications, such as deep learning, machine learning, computer vision, pattern recognition, and natural language processing.
Technology Rivalry Between the USA and China (Palgrave Studies in Global Security)
by Peter C.Y. ChowThis book addresses the geopolitics and geoeconomics of technological rivalry between the world’s two great powers: the USA and China. It focuses on the semiconductor industry, which, owing to its dual use in civilian and defence sectors, is critical to economic and national security interests. A diverse set of contributions from renowned scholars span wide-ranging topics to holistically analyze contemporary USA-China national security through a technological lens: the shifting trade and technology policy in the USA; the Chip-4 alliance as an industrial cartel; technology sanctions and the voice of high-tech industry in the USA; the race for digital sovereignty in the Gulf region and in Africa; Japan’s grand strategy vis-à-vis semiconductors; a critical assessment of China’s achievement on its self-sufficiency and effort in reducing its reliance on foreign supplies; the significance and the strategy of Taiwan’s semiconductor in the future, as well as how Taiwan can advance its national security through its status as a powerhouse of semiconductors; Korea’s semiconductor policy in response to international technology rivalry; India’s pursuit of semiconductors; and a close investigation of decoupling and hostility between the two great powers.
Information Systems and Technologies: WorldCIST 2023, Volume 4 (Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems #802)
by Hojjat Adeli Gintautas Dzemyda Alvaro Rocha Fernando Moreira Valentina CollaThis book is composed of a selection of articles from the 11st World Conference on Information Systems and Technologies, held between 4 and 5 of April 2023, at Sant'Anna School of Advanced Studies, in Pisa, Italy. WorldCIST is a global forum for researchers and practitioners to present and discuss recent results and innovations, current trends, professional experiences, and challenges of modern Information Systems and Technologies research, together with their technological development and applications. The main and distinctive topics covered are: A) Information and Knowledge Management; B) Organizational Models and Information Systems; C) Software and Systems Modeling; D) Software Systems, Architectures, Applications, and Tools; E) Multimedia Systems and Applications; F) Computer Networks, Mobility, and Pervasive Systems; G) Intelligent and Decision Support Systems; H) Big Data Analytics and Applications; I) Human–Computer Interaction; J) Ethics, Computers, and Security; K) Health Informatics; L) Information Technologies in Education; M) Information Technologies in Radiocommunications; and N) Technologies for Biomedical Applications.
Komplexe posttraumatische Belastungsstörung heilen: Ein Leitfaden für Kliniker
by Gillian O’Shea BrownDieses Buch ist ein Leitfaden für Kliniker zum Verständnis, zur Diagnose, Behandlung und Heilung der komplexen posttraumatischen Belastungsstörung (C-PTSD). Die komplexe posttraumatische Belastungsstörung (C-PTSD), eine diagnostische Entität, die 2022 in die ICD-11 aufgenommen werden soll, bezeichnet eine schwere Form der posttraumatischen Belastungsstörung (PTBS) und ist das Ergebnis eines lang anhaltenden und wiederholten zwischenmenschlichen Traumas. Der Autor bietet eine Anleitung zur Heilung komplexer Traumata durch phasenorientierte, multimodale und kompetenzorientierte Behandlungsansätze, wobei der Schwerpunkt auf der Linderung von Symptomen und der Verbesserung von Funktionen liegt. Die Leser werden mit den integrativen Heilungstechniken und -modalitäten vertraut gemacht, die derzeit als evidenzbasierte Behandlungen eingesetzt werden, einschließlich innovativer multisensorischer Behandlungen für Traumata, und sie erfahren mehr über posttraumatisches Wachstum und Resilienz. Jedes Kapitel dieses Leitfadens führt den Leser durch das komplizierte Feld der Behandlung und Heilung komplexer Traumata, einschließlich der Arbeit mit Klienten, die ebenfalls von dem gemeinsamen kollektiven Trauma von COVID-19 betroffen sind, und wird durch Fallbeispiele illustriert. Zu den untersuchten Themen gehören: · Komplexes, vielschichtiges Trauma · Dissoziation · Trauma und der Körper · Die Macht des Glaubens · Ein Überblick über die Modalitäten der Psychotherapie bei der Behandlung komplexer Traumata · Ego-State-Arbeit und Verbindung mit dem inneren Kind · Wunden in Weisheit verwandeln: Resilienz und posttraumatisches Wachstum · Vikarielles Trauma und professionelle Selbstfürsorge für Traumaforscher Für Kliniker ist es wichtig, die aktuellen Trends in der Behandlung von C-PTSD zu kennen. Healing Complex Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (Heilung komplexer posttraumatischer Belastungsstörungen) ist ein unverzichtbarer Text für Psychotherapeuten, klinische Sozialarbeiter und andere Kliniker, Akademiker und Doktoranden sowie für andere Fachleute und Studenten, die sich für C-PTSD interessieren. Es ist eine attraktive Ressource für ein internationales klinisches Publikum, da wir gemeinsam daran arbeiten, Klienten nach dieser Zeit des gemeinsamen kollektiven Traumas zu heilen, zu bestätigen und zu entlasten. Beschreibung der Reihe : Die Essential Clinical Social Work Series bietet modernstes theoretisches und klinisches Wissen für klinische Sozialarbeiter und andere im Bereich der psychischen Gesundheit tätige Personen.
Sugar Beet Cultivation, Management and Processing
by Varucha Misra Santeshwari Srivastava Ashutosh Kumar MallThis book is a compilation of advancements and achievements in the field of sugar beet cultivation. It covers recent research and up-to-date information on this crop. It discusses essential aspects for high production and good yield, development and crop management, such as origin, breeding, seed production, physiology, pathology, entomology, biotechnology, and post-harvest technology. Sugar beet is known as an alternative crop for sugar production. A versatile crop having numerous uses, besides being raw material for sugar production, its molasses contain high amount of betaine which is used as a feed supplement. Due to its value profile it has attracted the millers and farmers alike. This book is of interest to teachers, researchers, agriculture scientists, capacity builders and policymakers. Also the book serves as additional reading material for graduate students of agriculture, forestry, ecology and soil science. National and international agricultural scientists, policy makers will also find this to be a useful read.
Death Round the Corner (Department Z #4)
by John CreaseyA terrifying international plot threatens the agents of Britain’s Department Z in this tale of suspense from an Edgar Award–winning author.Leopold Gorman studies the World Economic Conference with interest—and then picks five rich and powerful men to bring his plan to fruition. If any one of them shows reluctance to fall in with his scheme, he’ll be dead within the hour . . .Gordon Craigie, chief of British intelligence, is the only thing standing between Gorman and success. So Gorman turns his attentions to Craigie’s greatest asset: the men of Department Z.As Craigie attempts to undermine Gorman’s plot, Gorman decides which agent should be next to “disappear.” Can Craigie and his men outwit this master criminal before it’s too late?
Le Japon Artistique: Japanese Floral Pattern Design in the Art Nouveau Era
by Museum of Fine Arts, BostonEnchanting floral imagery from Boston&’s Museum of Fine Arts to inspire anyone who loves art and design. Celebrating an era of dynamic and creative cross-pollination between Japanese design and European Art Nouveau at the turn of the last century, Le Japon Artistique features stunning floral imagery drawn from a variety of rare books held in the collection of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. Seldom seen outside the museum context, these lush botanical motifs are as visually enchanting as they are significant in the arc of Japanese art history—and this volume serves as both a reference for artists and a treat for art and design lovers in springtime or any season.
Southern California Cooking from the Cottage: Casual Cuisine from Old La Jolla's Favorite Beachside Bungalow (Roadfood Cookbooks)
by Jane Stern Michael SternRecipes and photos from the beloved restaurant: “Perhaps America’s foremost experts on regional food.” —San Diego MagazineSouthern California Cooking from The Cottage captures the romance, the relaxation, and the good life of one of Southern California’s most beloved restaurants. Included are the recipes that have made The Cottage a favorite for decades with breakfast items such as muffins, coffee cakes, Greek, Italian, and seafood omelets, Belgian waffles, and oatmeal pancakes. From the lunch and dinner menu there are light Southern California seafood and pasta dishes, signature soups, and salads, as well as traditional American classics. With color photos included, you can recreate this delicious dining experience on your own patio on a sunny summer day—or wherever and whenever you feel like it.Southern California Cooking from the Cottage is part of Jane and Michael Stern’s Roadfood cookbook series, which celebrates the finest regional restaurants in the United States.
The Revelation of Louisa May: A Novel
by Michaela MacCollA young adult historical mystery that gives &“a tantalizing glimpse of the real Louisa May Alcott&’s life.&” —Kirkus Reviews Louisa May Alcott can't believe it—her mother is leaving for the summer to earn money for the family and Louisa is to be in charge of the household. How will she find the time to write her stories, much less have any adventures of her own? But before long, Louisa finds herself juggling her temperamental father, a mysterious murder, a fugitive slave seeking refuge along the Underground Railroad, and blossoming love. Intertwining fact, fiction, and quotes from Little Women, Michaela MacColl has crafted another spunky heroine whose story will keep readers turning pages until the very end. &“A satisfying, thought-provoking read.&” —Publishers Weekly &“Reads like a contemporary young adult novel that will draw in a whole new audience.&” —School Library Connection, starred review
Worms at Work: Harnessing the Awesome Power of Worms with Vermiculture and Vermicomposting (Urban Homesteader Hacks)
by Crystal StevensFertilize your garden naturally--a guide to growing your plants in healthy, happy soil People want to know where their food comes from, who grows it and how it is grown. Interest in permaculture, backyard composting, and gardening in general, is growing. So how does the budding gardener ensure that his soil is healthy and nutrient-rich enough to support all the produce he intends to grow? Here's a hint--think worms! Vermiculture is the healthiest and most cost-effective way to ensure that your soil receives the nourishment that it needs. A simple vermicompost bin can produce the completely natural , nutrient-rich fertilizer that can be used to boost soil health and, in turn, increase your crop yield.In true Crystal Stevens' fashion, Worms at Work is a practical, easy-to-implement guide to fertilizing your garden naturally. It discusses the vital role worms play in boosting soil health, and the reasons why every gardener should use vermicompost in order to decrease reliance on toxic synthetic fertilizers. Coverage includes:Simple designs to build your own vermicompost binCaring for your wormsGarden applications for your worm castingsLesson plans to incorporate vermicomposting into the school science curriculumWhether you're tending to a small backyard garden or managing a large farm, Worms at Work can show you how to start vermicomposting today in order to grow healthy plants in healthy, happy soil.
Morbidly Yours: A Steamy Romantic Comedy (A Love in Galway Novel #1)
by Ivy FairbanksTikTok sensation Morbidly Yours, an opposites-attract romantic dramedy about a shy, demisexual Irish mortician who must marry by his 35th birthday to keep his beloved family business, and the Texan widow escaping her past who moves in next door.Falling for the wrong person? Bury your feelings.Callum Flannelly would rather dive into an open grave than take a stranger to dinner. But he can only inherit the family undertaking business under one condition: He must marry before his 35th birthday. So it&’s out of the mortuary and into the dating scene. Lark Thompson came to Galway, Ireland to embrace life, not be reminded of losing her husband by moving in next to a funeral home. Then the vivacious Texan animator learns of painfully shy Callum&’s dilemma and makes it her mission to help him find The One. Although sworn off love herself, she&’s certain Callum will find his match. But as the dating project progresses and their friendship grows, their attraction is undeniable. Spending time with serious, sarcastic Callum starts to crack the ice around Lark&’s heart, and the more color Lark brings to Callum&’s monochrome existence, the less he can imagine life without her. If they think they can ignore their connection, they&’re dead wrong.
The Proceedings of 2024 International Conference of Electrical, Electronic and Networked Energy Systems: Volume IV (Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering #1319)
by Limin Jia Qiang Yang Yonghui Liu Dongyang Sun Yanling Lv Liansong XiongThis conference is one of the most significant annual events of the China Electrotechnical Society, showcasing the latest research trends, methodologies, and experimental results in electrical, electronic, and networked energy systems. The proceedings cover a wide range of cutting-edge theories and ideas, including topics such as power systems, power electronics, smart grids, renewable energy, energy integration in transportation, advanced power technologies, and the energy internet. The aim of these proceedings is to provide a key interdisciplinary platform for researchers, engineers, academics, and industry professionals to present groundbreaking developments in the field of electrical, electronic, and networked energy systems. It also offers engineers and researchers from academia, industry, and government a comprehensive view of innovative solutions that integrate concepts from multiple disciplines. These volumes serve as a valuable reference for researchers and graduate students in electrical engineering.
Artificial Psychology: Learning from the Unexpected Capabilities of Large Language Models (Synthesis Lectures on Human-Centered Informatics)
by Clayton LewisThe success of predictive large language models (PLLMs) like GPT3 and ChatGPT has created both enthusiasts and skeptics of their widespread practical applications, but this book argues that the larger significance of such models is contained in what they suggest about human cognition. To explore this potential, the book develops a thought experiment called the Prediction Room, a reference to John Searle’s influential Chinese Room argument, in which a human agent processes language by following a set of opaque written rules without possessing an inherent understanding of the language. The book proposes a new Room model—the Prediction Room with its resident Prediction Agent—generalizing the working of large language models. Working through a wide range of topics in cognitive science, the book challenges the conclusion of Searle’s thought experiment, that discredited contemporary artificial intelligences (AI), through the suggestion that the Prediction Room offers a means of exploring how new ideas in AI can provide productive alternatives to traditional understandings of human cognition. In considering the implications of this, the book reviews an array of topics and issues in cognitive science to uncover new ideas and reinforce older ideas about the mental mechanisms involved in both sides. The discussion of these topics in the book serves two purposes. First, it aims to stimulate new thinking about familiar topics like language acquisition or the nature and acquisition of concepts. Second, by contrasting human psychology with the form of artificial psychology these models exhibit, it uncovers how new directions in the development of these systems can be better explored.
Application and Extension of Numerical Methods in Heating Pipeline
by Qian XuThis book is a summary of the author's pioneering work on the theory of heating pipelines and its application expansion over the years, trying to establish a complete logical system from the basic theory of pipelines to the application of heating pipelines to the innovation and expansion of large-diameter energy transmission pipelines. These esoteric fundamental theories are linked to practical applications, and numerical simulations are used to help readers understand the problems faced by pipelines in engineering practice. The book consists of four chapters, the first chapter describes the basic concepts of district heating system, related standards, development history, facing problems and future prospects, while for the basic characteristics of district heating pipe network installation and laying methods made an introduction; followed by the second chapter summarizes and organizes the pipeline safety research of fluid-solid heat, elastic-plasticity and other basic theories, as well as heating pipeline thermal insulation system heat loss and the economic evaluation of theory and so on. Based on the basic theory of pipeline, the third and fourth chapters introduce several typical pipeline application cases in detail, and each case includes modelling, solving, and result analysis, which can provide readers with technical references and idea guidelines in the field of pipeline research. The third chapter of the different structures of the heating pipeline from the safety and economic aspects of a detailed numerical study; the fourth chapter in the heating pipeline on the basis of energy transportation pipeline, transportation medium from the original hot water, hot steam to the oil and gas, specifically introduced various types of large-diameter energy transportation pipeline under the action of different loads of the dynamic response characteristics. It has important theoretical significance for enriching and developing the basic theory of pipeline and the expansion of all kinds of pipeline applications, and at the same time, it provides technical guidance for the safe, stable, economic and efficient operation of all kinds of long-distance pipelines, such as heating pipelines and energy transmission and transportation pipelines. It helps readers to systematically and comprehensively understand the basic theories of elasticity and plasticity, fluid-solid-thermal coupling, and economic evaluation of pipelines, and at the same time provides readers with new research ideas and technical means from the perspective of scientific research.
Parallel Programming with C# and .NET: Fundamentals of Concurrency and Asynchrony Behind Fast-Paced Applications
by Vaskaran SarcarIf you need to understand concurrency, this book is your guide to the fundamentals behind the advanced software you seek to implement to achieve highly responsive and scalable code. Support for parallel computation is an essential part of concurrency. Concurrency is an advanced concept and solutions are not straightforward. Many developers have been burned by it and are still being burned by it. This book aims to simplify the concept for C# developers. It tries to simplify the concept using the Task Parallel Library (TPL), Concurrent Collections, Parallel LINQ (PLINQ), Asynchronous Programming Patterns, and related topics. The book starts with an overview of TPL and discusses Tasks. Understanding these areas is necessary to learn the concepts that follow in the book. You will go through special scenarios, such as handling exceptions and cancellations, followed by demonstrations of synchronization techniques and concurrent collections. You will see demonstrations of parallel loops to speed up the computations. And you'll understand PLINQ in detail. Finally, you'll learn how to simplify asynchronous programming with async and await keywords is discussed. The book contains “Q&A sessions”, review questions, and exercises (in .NET 8 and C#12). After reading the book, you will be able to understand advanced concepts in parallel programming and implement them in your code. What You Will Learn Understand concurrent and multi-threaded development Understand how some modern-day C# features can promote parallel programming Demonstrate the latest patterns for parallel development Who This Book Is For Developers familiar with C# but are absolute beginners for parallel programming.
Locomotion and Posture in Older Adults: The Role of Aging and Movement Disorders
by Fabio Augusto Barbieri Rodrigo Vitório Paulo Cezar Rocha dos SantosThis book sheds new light on the effects of aging and movement disorders on movement control during walking and postural tasks. Understanding these dynamics is more important than ever as we face a future where the number of older adults is projected to double by 2050. The severity of this framework is exacerbated when aging is accompanied by movement disorders such as Parkinson's disease, Chorea, Multiple Sclerosis, Dystonia, and Huntington's disease. The book explores how complex interactions between musculoskeletal and neural systems are required for efficient execution of daily activities like walking and maintaining posture. The chapters in this comprehensive volume address the multifaceted challenges posed by aging and movement disorders in gait and postural control, including innovative rehabilitation strategies and the role of artificial intelligence. Expert contributors examine how environmental, sensorial, motor, cognitive, and individual factors influence locomotor and postural activities. Readers will discover cutting-edge research findings that address critical questions about planning, performance, and impairment in these essential functions. This book is a must-read for anyone seeking to understand and reduce the effects of aging and movement disorders on gait and posture. This book is an invaluable resource for clinicians, physical therapists, occupational therapists, psychologists, biologists, researchers, health professionals, as well as those involved in physical education and sports medicine. It highlights the mechanisms involved in controlling and planning postural and gait tasks in both neurologically healthy older individuals and those who suffer from movement disorders, offering new perspectives on interventions and technologies designed to improve understanding or delay impairments due to aging or movement disorders on gait and posture. Whether you're a practitioner or researcher in related fields, this book equips you with the essential knowledge to enhance the quality of life for older adults facing these challenges.
Diversity-orientierte Organisationsentwicklung im Kontext Hochschulen: Konzepte und Prozesse (BestMasters)
by Meryem YildizHochschulen präsentieren Diversity oft als glänzendes Aushängeschild, doch was verbirgt sich wirklich dahinter? Diese Studie enthüllt die versteckten Machtkämpfe und Barrieren, die den Weg zu echter Bildungsgerechtigkeit versperren. Mit einem kritischen Blick auf die Prozesse der Entstehung und Umsetzung von Diversity-Konzepten an deutschen Hochschulen zeigt die Forschung, dass oberflächliche Ansätze nicht ausreichen. Stattdessen sind tiefgreifende, transformative Veränderungen notwendig, um nachhaltige Inklusion zu schaffen. Ein unverzichtbarer Beitrag für alle, die sich für echte Chancengleichheit im akademischen Kontext einsetzen.
Days of Danger (Department Z)
by John CreaseyThree men meet on the outskirts of London to hatch a plan to steal the wealth of a nation in this thriller by an Edgar Award–winning author.They are three ordinary-seeming men—one fat, one tall, one thin. But their goal is anything but ordinary, and they have no regard for the chaos and horror that will be unleashed in the process. Once their plan is put into action, the death toll will rise and rise . . .It is up to Department Z’s Gordon Craigie to put a stop to these powerful and ruthless men. His only clue is a mysterious diamond-shaped card. It is on this small lead that the fate of Department Z—the ace detectives within British intelligence—hinges. But with the life of Craigie’s top agent Toby Arran now on the line, this one clue may not be enough.
Death Spins the Wheel: An Inspector Littlejohn Mystery (The Inspector Littlejohn Mysteries #Vol. 25)
by George BellairsWhen a lady gambler&’s luck runs out, Detective Littlejohn follows a trail of deception and danger across Europe in this classic mystery. When professional gambler Sylvia Garnier arrives at the casino on the Isle of Man, everyone is intrigued to see what drama unfolds. Knowing all the tricks and betting on all the right numbers, she seems to be enjoying a solid winning streak. That is until she&’s found dead on the beach. As theories about her murder run wild, Inspector Littlejohn is called in to get to the bottom of her mysterious demise. Dredging through years of family secrets and wartime betrayal, Littlejohn must untangle a conspiracy that takes him to France and Switzerland and leads all the way back to the French Resistance, if he is to solve this perplexing case.
Rogues' Holiday
by Margery Allingham&“An ace high mystery, with unexpected situations and new methods used by old rogues&” from the Golden Age author of the Albert Campion series (Kirkus Reviews). An apparent suicide at a posh men&’s club in London doesn&’t fool Scotland Yard Insp. David Blest. There&’s something fishy about the old man who quarreled with the victim the night before. The doggedly determined Blest can&’t let the matter rest and uses a leave from work to follow his suspect to the coast. What Blest finds in Westbourne-on-Sea is sun, sand, and suspicious characters, including his elderly target acting as guardian to a sickly girl. But Miss Judy Wellington is only pretending to be ill. Unbeknownst to Blest, she&’s really an heiress with a secret inheritance—one that pays off big to her husband if she marries before she turns twenty-five. With only months to go before that deadline, vultures are circling around her. Her guardian&’s choice of a husband—a known conman—is killed. All Blest knows is that he&’s in too deep, and he&’ll protect Judy come hell or high water . . . &“By modern standards, where anything goes, this a bit of a cosy mix of villainy, romance, intrigue, and mystery. It&’s also a bit of a potboiler . . . This story, as much a thriller as mystery, is a fine example of its period and well worth the read, not only for the legions of Allingham fans.&” —Crime Review