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Richard Hull

    This British author found success as a writer of gripping crime novels. His works are characterized by intricate plots and a distinctive style that captivated readers. He launched his literary career with his first successful book in the mid-1930s. His contributions are notable within the crime fiction genre.

    Foundations of Databases
    Excellent Intentions
    The Ghost It Was
    Jews and Judaism in African History
    The Murder of My Aunt
    Sealife : a complete guide to the marine environment
    • 2018

      The Ghost It Was

      • 226 pages
      • 8 hours of reading
      3.4(24)Add rating

      He seemed as if he might be interesting. People with no morals often are, and someone who makes no pretence of having any always is. A convert to the recent fad of 'spiritualism', James Warrenton purchases the old, and purportedly haunted, Amberhurst Place. A cantankerous, yet easily amused, old man, he has far too many nephews, and far too much time. Suspecting his family of only ever wanting his fortune, James strikes up a bet for his own entertainment with his nephews on the existence of ghosts. Desperate to get into their uncle's good graces, or at least not irritate him further, his four nephews vie for the place as prime heir to James' estate. Snide comments and ruthless remarks volley around Amberhurst, but when a harmless prank turns deadly, everyone is a suspect - even the ghost. The Ghost It Was was first published in 1936.

      The Ghost It Was
    • 2018
    • 2018

      A darkly humorous depiction of fraught family ties, The Murder of My Aunt was first published in 1934.

      The Murder of My Aunt
    • 2010

      Business process management

      • 358 pages
      • 13 hours of reading

      The BPM Conference series is recognized as the leading forum for researchers in business process management and process-aware information systems. It consistently attracts high-quality innovative research across various aspects of business process management, including theory, frameworks, methods, techniques, architectures, systems, and empirical findings. The 8th conference, held from September 14-16, 2010, at Stevens Institute of Technology in Hoboken, New Jersey, featured a stunning view of Manhattan. This volume includes 21 research papers selected from 151 submissions, showcasing a rigorous review process with an acceptance rate of 14%. Alongside these contributions, the proceedings also feature three short papers on invited keynote talks. The day before the main conference, nine international workshops were conducted, promoting the exchange of fresh ideas and discussions on emerging issues relevant to BPM. The papers from these workshops will be published in a separate volume of Springer’s Lecture Notes in Business Information Processing series. Additionally, the conference offered a doctoral consortium, an industry program, fireside chats, tutorials, panels, and demonstrations, enhancing the overall experience for attendees.

      Business process management
    • 2009

      Jews and Judaism in African History

      • 308 pages
      • 11 hours of reading

      Covering a vast historical timeline, this book explores the significant yet often overlooked contributions of Jews in Africa, from ancient times through the 20th century. It examines their roles as cultural and economic innovators, educators, and participants in trade, while also addressing their complex identities and experiences as both victims and agents of change. Key topics include Jewish life in Ptolemaic Egypt, the impact of the Inquisition, and the dynamics of Jewish communities in Ethiopia and the Muslim world. The enduring legacy of Jews and Judaism in Africa is also highlighted.

      Jews and Judaism in African History
    • 2007

      Deprivation and Freedom

      A Philosophical Enquiry

      • 172 pages
      • 7 hours of reading

      Focusing on social deprivation and human freedom, this book offers a thorough yet accessible exploration of significant themes in ethical and political theory. It rigorously examines key distinctions, making it both an important and thought-provoking read for those interested in the philosophical implications of these issues.

      Deprivation and Freedom
    • 1996

      Brimming with illustrations and descriptions of more than six hundred species, SeaLife is the most comprehensive reference available in a single volume to the vast panorama of vertebrate and invertebrate creatures inhabiting the world's oceans and shores. Topics covered include oceanography and marine biology; biology of marine environments; marine invertebrates; marine fishes; marine reptiles; seabirds; whales, dolphins and porpoises; dugong and manatees; seals, sea lions and walrus; and marine otters and polar bears. With 56 color plates, 1,000 black-and-white illustrations, 75 maps and an extensive reference section, this book is an essential companion for all marine enthusiasts.

      Sealife : a complete guide to the marine environment
    • 1995

      Foundations of Databases

      • 764 pages
      • 27 hours of reading

      This product is a complete reference to both classical material and advanced topics that are otherwise scattered in sometimes hard-to-find papers. A major effort in writing the book was made to highlight the intuitions behind the theoretical development.

      Foundations of Databases