Life in Washington DC is trying to 'return to normal' after the trauma of September 11, 2001. George W. Bush is President and Hillary Clinton already has her eye on higher things. One morning Su Soeung, who first came to the US as a child refugee from Cambodia receives an intriguing job offer. So begins an extraordinary train of events.
KOMPROMAT: the Russian term for compromising materials about a politician or other public figure. The UK Referendum in June 2016, on Britain's membership of the EU, was a political showdown a British prime minister thought couldn't be lost. But the next morning Britain woke up to a shock result. Kompromat explores the skullduggery that might just have gone on behind the scenes.
The narrative centers on Stanley, who confronts the aftermath of his wife's infidelity after two decades of his own unfaithfulness. Faced with divorce, he embarks on a transformative journey at the Meier Clinics, uncovering a history of abuse that shaped his actions and beliefs. As he reevaluates his past, Stanley realizes his wife's departure was a quest for peace rather than a betrayal. Through faith and self-discovery, he learns to embrace love, healing, and personal growth, ultimately finding hope and encouragement for others grappling with similar pain.
This book explores pesticide toxicity, focusing on its effects on beneficial organisms like predators, parasitoids, and pollinators in agroecosystems. It covers pesticide exposure modes, sub-lethal effects, and toxicity assessment methods, aiming to compile procedures for evaluating pesticide impact and risk assessment for both target and non-target species.
Comprehensive books to support study of History for the IB Diploma Paper 3, revised for first assessment in 2017.
Set against a backdrop of culinary competition, this book explores the intense world of aspiring chefs as they navigate the pressures of the kitchen. With high stakes and fierce rivalries, the characters confront their personal demons and ambitions, revealing the passion and dedication required to succeed in the culinary arts. Themes of resilience, friendship, and the pursuit of excellence intertwine, making for a gripping narrative that captures the heat of both the kitchen and the human spirit.
Johnson's The Virus reveals uncanny zoonotic parallels with the current corona virus: the outbreak of a mysterious and deadly disease, the origins of which are traced to a medical student infected by a green monkey. It features an epidemiologist as its hero and a desperate search for a vaccine...
The fastest growth in tourism is the culinary sector. Covering farmers markets, agri-entertainment, glamping, restaurants, farm shops and more, food tourism is both an important part of holidaying and a purpose in itself. This book provides an overall direction to the development of food tourism and a section on the future of this trend.
Riotous and illuminating, Stanley, I Resume paints a vivid portrait of a politician, poet and adventurer, an idealist, a family man and - above all - a born storyteller.
The book, first published in 2009, is part of the Routledge imprint, known for its academic and professional publications. It explores significant themes and concepts relevant to its field, providing insightful analysis and research. As a resource from Taylor & Francis, it aims to contribute to scholarly discourse and deepen understanding of its subject matter.