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The narrative highlights the remarkable military career of Lt Col Edward D (Moke) Murray, a distinguished officer in the Indian Army and Gurkha commander. He played pivotal roles during critical moments, including dispersing a strike in 1939, leading forces against the Japanese in Assam and Burma, and suppressing the Viet Minh in Saigon in 1945. His leadership was recognized during Queen Elizabeth II's coronation parade in 1953. Despite his significant contributions, his passing went largely unnoticed, marked only by a brief mention in the Gurkha gazette.

Focusing on sustainable value and corporate social responsibility, this book serves as a critical introductory guide. It emphasizes the importance of internalizing ten principles of Sustainable Value Creation, enabling firms to effectively address stakeholder needs and enhance value creation in the medium to long term.

NATO’s war on Yugoslavia in the spring of 1999 was unleashed in the name of democracy and human rights. This view was challenged by the world’s three largest countries, India, China and Russia, who saw the bombing of Serbia and Kosovo as a naked attempt to assert US dominance in an unstable world.In the West, media networks were joined by substantial sectors of left/liberal opinion in supporting the war. Nonetheless, a wide variety of figures emerged to challenge the prevailing consensus. Their work, gathered here for the first time, forms a collection of key statements and anti-war writings from some of democracy’s most eloquent dissidents—Noam Chomsky, Harold Pinter, Edward Said and many others—who provide carefully researched examinations of the real motives for the US action, dissections and critiques of the ideology of ‘humanitarian warfare’, and chartings of the unnecessary tragedy of a region laid to waste in the pursuance of Great Power politics.This reader presents some of the most important texts on NATO’s Balkan crusade and forms a major intervention in the debate on global geo-political strategy after the Cold War.

Redefining corporate social responsibility as essential to a firm's value creation, this book emphasizes the importance of balancing the diverse and evolving interests of stakeholders. It highlights the complexities and demands of CSR, making it integral to corporate strategy and operations. The Sixth Edition addresses contemporary issues such as COVID-19, the Black Lives Matter movement, supply chain challenges, and workforce changes, providing a comprehensive view of CSR's role in today's business environment.

Usually observed as a flash of blue and orange from a riverbank, most people are aware of Kingfishers, but few of us are familiar with the intricacies of their day-to-day lives. With their long, dagger-like bills, bright blue plumage and characteristic fast, low flight over water, Common Kingfishers are instantly recognisable. The 90 or so species that belong to this colourful family have a cosmopolitan distribution and, in Spotlight Kingfishers, David Chandler celebrates their remarkable existence, studying their unique adaptations and their courtship, breeding and feeding habits. He also investigates historical threats to Kingfishers, considers their future, and offers practical advice on how to find and see these glorious birds.

ENDLESS DARK. ENDLESS TERROR. Paradise-1. Earth's first deep space colony. For thousands of colonists, it was an opportunity for a new life. Until it went dark. No communication has been received from the colony for months. It falls to Firewatch Agent Alexandra Petrova and the crew of the Artemis to investigate. What they find is more horrifying than they could have imagined. Paradise-1 begins a terrifying new trilogy of survival and exploration in deep space, from Clarke Award-nominated author David Wellington. 'A captivating, eerie story with such engaging characters you won't want to say goodbye at the end' S. A. Barnes, author of Dead Silence 'Wellington skillfully combines hard sci-fi worldbuilding with tense mystery . . . Readers will be on the edges of their seats' Publishers Weekly (starred review) 'Intensely creepy worldbuilding' Library Journal

The book explores the evolving significance of islands in the Anthropocene, highlighting their role in human interactions with nature. Traditionally viewed as romanticized or marginalized spaces, islands are now recognized for their potential to challenge modernity and address issues like climate change and colonial legacies. The narrative emphasizes the islands' unique relational dynamics and the insights they offer for policy and critical thought, showcasing their capacity to inspire new perspectives on environmental and social issues.

This history of Cambodia from World War II up to the Vietnamese invasion in 1979 focuses on the devastating revolution that convulsed the country under Pol Pot between 1975 and 1979, and the civil war that preceded it. David Chandler offers an analysis of the chaos during the 1970s and an understanding of events in the previous quartercentury. Drawing on vast quantities of primary material (including his own reports for the US embassy while a foreign service officer in Phnom Penh), on interviews, and on the scholarly literature, Chandler considers why the revolution happened, how it related to Cambodia's earlier history and to other events in southeast Asia, why it took the course it did, who was responsible for it, and to what extent its ideology drew on foreign rather than Cambodian elements.

The Final Reckoning Laura Caxton's battles against the ancient vampire Justinia Malvern have cost her nearly everything—her badge, her freedom, her friends and family . . . maybe even her humanity. And as she hides out in the deepest backwoods of Pennsylvania, pursued by the cops who were once her colleagues, Laura certainly looks beaten. But as Laura sees it, what little is left of her soul is perfectly adapted to the job of ridding the world of its last vampire. And thanks to the terrible clarity she's found, Laura's come up with a plan—one that will finish Malvern once and for all. But the ever-wily Malvern has a few last aces left to play and is quietly dealing a hand that will involve a terrible fate for the few friends Laura's got left. When the two adversaries meet for the last time in their most epic battle, the vampires will force Laura to pay a price far beyond anything she's sacrificed before.

Legends of shapeshifters have permeated various cultures throughout history, showcasing the fascination with transformation and duality. These mythical beings often embody the struggle between human nature and animal instincts, reflecting deeper themes of identity, power, and the supernatural. The book explores these captivating tales, delving into their origins and significance in folklore, revealing how they resonate with universal human experiences and beliefs.

Taking inspiration from iconic paintings in the Tate collection, discover the techniques of the masters and improve your own painting skills with 30 guided projects. As you work through the exercises, you'll learn how to work 'wet into wet' with Maggi Hambling, master colour temperature with John Singer Sargent and create rhythm and unity in your paintings with John Nash. Whether you are looking to reinvigorate your watercolour practice with new techniques, try your hand at a wide variety of painting styles, or discover a new, inspiring master of the art, this book offers something new for every watercolourist.

The book presents an 'abyssal' approach to understanding modernity, emphasizing the violent foundations of colonialism, Indigenous dispossession, and chattel slavery. It critiques the traditional notions of progress and development by highlighting how modernity constructs a division between those with and without ontological security. By focusing on the generative power of negation rather than rescue, it draws on Caribbean experiences and writings to offer a unique perspective that challenges established ontological assumptions and critiques the linearity of modern thought.

This clear and concise volume provides a timely overview of Cambodia, a small but increasingly visible Southeast Asian nation. Hailed by the Journal of Asian Studies as an “original contribution, superior to any other existing work,” the first edition ended in 1953 with Cambodia's independence from France; the second carries the narrative forward to the present. In the new material, Chandler focuses especially on the unstable but influential career of Prince Norodom Sihanouk, the bloody reign of Pol Pot's Khmer Rouge, and the relative calm that followed the Vietnamese invasion of 1979. This comprehensive general description and analysis of Cambodia will illuminate—for specialists and general readers alike—the history and contemporary politics of a country long misunderstood.

In a secure American prison, a wave of cannibalism and fear is spreading chaos. Captain Bannerman Clark of the National Guard must uncover the cause and prevent it from reaching Los Angeles.

Presents the confessions under torture of the political enemies of Pol Pot discovered in a prison code-named S-21 when the Vietnamese took over Phnom Penh in Jan. 1979. These documents are supplemented by interviews with survivors and former workers to bring to life the story of a people consumed in a course of auto-genocide.

A fantastic new cross-genre novel by upcoming horror author, David Wellington, OVERWINTER is totally unputdownable high with tons of suspense and a fantastically original take on the werewolf myth

A fantastic new cross-genre novel by upcoming urban fantasy and horror author, David Wellington, CURSED is a totally unputdownable novel with tons of suspense and a fantastically original take on the werewolf myth

Enter a world of darkness and danger, honour, daring and destiny in David Chandler's magnificent epic trilogy: The Ancient Blades. One thief against the world... číst celé

Enter a world of darkness and danger, honour, daring and destiny in David Chandler's epic trilogy: 'The Ancient Blades'. It takes a thief to destroy a demon. Circumstance made him a criminal. Destiny may make him a hero.

The first book in the gripping and gory Laura Caxton Vampire series from David Wellington

An all-original anthology of stories from some of today's hottest supernatural and fantasy writers, 'Zombie' provides a new take on death and resurrection.

Croy is a knight errant, and bearer of an ancient blade with a powerful destiny. He's also kind of dim. He believes in honour. He believes that people are fundamentally good. Unfortunately, Croy lives Ness. A thriving medieval city of 50,000 people, none of whom are fundamentally even decent, and who will gleefully stab you in the back.

'An edge-of-your-seat tale of first contact' Gareth L. Powell 'A terrifying tour de force . . . Gripping authenticity and an uncompromising white-knuckled pace' James Rollins A huge alien object has entered the solar system and is now poised above the Earth. It has made no attempt to communicate. Out of time and options, NASA turns to its last living astronaut - Commander Sally Jansen, who must lead a team of raw recruits on a mission to make First Contact. But as the object reveals its secrets, Jansen and her crew find themselves in a desperate struggle for survival. 'Great action, knockout characters, scarily believable science' Rob Boffard 'Timely and terrifying, The Last Astronaut propels us deep into the mysteries of space . . . breathless, compulsive reading' Christopher Golden

The second book in the gripping and gory Laura Caxton Vampire series from David Wellington

In New York City, the dead roam the streets, craving the living. Among them is Gary Fleck, who, unlike the mindless zombies, retains his human intelligence. He becomes an eyewitness to the apocalypse.

The book offers a deeply personal exploration of the author's mother through a rich collection of her letters, heartfelt memories, and detailed medical records from her struggles with mental health in 1937 and 1963. It paints a vivid portrait of her life, capturing both her challenges and resilience, while providing insights into the societal perceptions of mental illness during those times.

Redefining corporate social responsibility, this book emphasizes its integral role in a firm's value creation. It introduces a theory of empowered stakeholders, positing that a corporation's primary responsibility is to generate value in a comprehensive sense. The sixth edition of this bestselling text explores sustainable practices and strategic approaches to CSR, making it essential for understanding the evolving landscape of business ethics and stakeholder engagement.

A new edition of this classic work on Napoleon's principles of warfare.

Tout le monde peut etre positif ! Le signe - + - tatoue sur le bras de Finnegan fait de lui un Positif. A tout moment, le - virus-zombie - dont il est le porteur peut s'activer et le transformer en un monstre affame. Sa seule chance d'acceder a une vie normale est de survivre aux deux annees de la periode d'incubation !"

Laura Caxton, Vampirjägerin, muss hinter Gitter. Als sie ihre Haft antritt, triumphieren ihre Feinde außerhalb der Gefängnismauern. Unter ihnen: Justina Malvern, die älteste Vampirin der Welt. Ihr Verlangen, die eingesperrte Vampirjägerin zu demütigen, ist unstillbar, deshalb stellt sie ihr ein Ultimatum: Laura hat 23 Stunden, um ihre Geliebte zu retten, die sich in Justinas Gewalt befindet. 23 Stunden, in denen sie sich durch ein ganzes Gefängnis voller lebender und untoter Gegner kämpfen soll. 23 Stunden, in denen Laura entscheiden muss, ob sie selbst zum Vampir wird oder stirbt.

'Fantastische Fantasy mit Dieben, Rittern und Katakomben voller Fallen. 5 von 5 Sternen.' fantasybuch. de Der Dieb Malden hat unzählige Schandtaten begangen – und sich damit ebenso viele Feinde gemacht. Als er untertauchen muss, begleitet er Ritter Croy und Magierin Cythera auf eine gefährliche Mission: In den Gräbern der Elfen, die vor 800 Jahren ausgerottet wurden, regt sich neues Leben. Sind die uralten Feinde der Menschen wieder erwacht? Welche dunklen Kräfte haben dies bewirkt? Und welche Rolle spielt der Fremde, der sich Mörget nennt und eine der sieben magischen Klingen der Ancient Blades führt?

Unsere Welt wird von Zombies beherrscht – seelenlosen, grausamen Wesen, die ein einziges dunkles Ziel verfolgen: die Vernichtung der Menschheit. David Wellington, der neue Star der amerikanischen Horrorszene, hat uns bereits in 'Stadt der Untoten' und 'Nation der Untoten' das Fürchten gelehrt. Im großen Finalband zeigt er unsere Erde im Jahr 12 nach der Katastrophe. Nur wenige Menschen trotzen noch den Angriffen der blutgierigen Monster. Sarah, die Tochter eines ehemaligen UN-Waffeninspektors, nimmt den Kampf gegen eine erbarmungslose Übermacht auf. Doch sie ahnt nicht, dass sie sich noch einem ganz anderen Feind stellen muss …

Die Schlacht gegen die Vampire ist noch nicht gewonnen. Laura Caxton ist wieder auf der Jagd, und ihr Gegner ist niemand Geringerer als ihr ehemaliger Mentor Jameson Arkeley. Er kennt alle ihre Tricks – denn er hat sie ihr selbst beigebracht. Sein Ziel ist es, seine Familie im Tod um sich zu scharen, und Caxtons Aufgabe wird es sein, dies zu verhindern. Doch sie begeht einen folgenschweren Fehler. In einer verlassenen Bergwerksstadt, unter der ein ewiges Kohlenfeuer schwelt, stehen sich die einstigen Verbündeten ein letztes Mal gegenüber.

Bislang glaubte man, Vampire seien ausgerottet. Doch einer hat überlebt. Und er wartet nur darauf, dass sich ihm jemand in den Weg stellt … An einem gottverlassenen Ort irgendwo in Pennsylvania veraten die Cops Laura und Arkeley mit ihrem Team in einen Hinterhalt. Ein bestialischer Vampir richtet ein Blutbad unter den Ermittlern an. Aber der Überfall ist nur der Anfang. Denn nun beginnt die wahrhaftige Apokalypse. Ein erbarmungsloser Krieg der Untoten gegen die Menschen ist entfesselt. Und je tiefer Laura in die uralten Geheimnisse und kaltblütigen Pläne der Blutsauger hineingezogen wird, umso deutlicher erkennt sie, dass sie in all dem Wahnsinn ihren engsten Verbündeten nicht mehr trauen kann. Der wichtigste Vampirroman der Gegenwart – das gnadenlose Actionfeuerwerk des neuen US-Stars David Wellington. Jamies schwärzester Albtraum beginnt, als er eines Nachts beinahe einen Clown überfährt. Von nun an wird er von einer Horde Clowns verfolgt, eiskalten Killern aus einer anderen Welt. Sie entführen Jamie in den Pilo-Zirkus, ein Höllenreich jenseits unserer Wirklichkeit, und unterziehen ihn wahnwitzigen Prüfungen. Dadurch soll er wie sie zum Killer werden und damit zum Diener einer uralten Macht, die nur ein Ziel kennt: die Menschheit vollständig auszulöschen.

Tato přitažlivá a graficky nápaditě sestavená příručka je určena ornitologům-juniorům ve věku od 8 do 100 let. Na první pohled zaujme každého, kdo má rád přírodu a chce se o ptácích dozvědět více. Je plná barevných obrázků a fotografií, praktických rad pro začátečníky, např. kam se vydat za pozorováním ptáků, jak správně určit jednotlivé běžné druhy ptáků, jak si zvolit vyhovující vybavení či jak přilákat ptáky na svoji zahradu. Najdete v ní mnoho zajímavých nápadů a podnětů k prohloubení vašeho zájmu. Pomůže vám naplánovat ornitologické aktivity po celý rok a poradí, jak se zapojit i v souvislosti s ochranou přírody. Součástí knihy je terénní určovací atlas obsahující 149 druhů ptáků, které může začátečník v přírodě nejpravděpodobněji potkat. Atlas je vybaven jasnými ilustracemi ptáků, jednoduchými symboly a stručným textem, popisem pro identifikaci a charakteristikou chování, hlasu a biotopu, kde daný druh žije. Překlad z angličtiny je odborně redigován ve spolupráci s Českou společností ornitologickou, která tento titul též k překladu do češtiny doporučila.

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