Sequel to national bestsellers Torch of Freedom & Crown of Slaves & Book Three in the Crown of Slaves series set in David Weber&s Honorverse The Mesan Alignment a centuries-old cabal that seeks to impose its vision of a society dominated by genetic rank onto the human race Now the conspiracy stands exposed by spies Anton Zilwicki & Victor Cachat
- one an agent of Honor Harrington&s Star Kingdom of Manticore the other a Havenite operative The outing of the Alignment has turned the galaxy&s political framework topsy-turvy Old coalitions have disintegrated New alliances have been born But more information is needed to bring the Alignment out of the shadows Now defying the odds & relying on genetic wizardry themselves for a disguise Zilwicki & Cachat return to Mesa
- only to discover that even they have underestimated the Alignment&s ruthlessness & savagery

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The Coffin Dolls line just got super-sized! For the 25th anniversary this Sally from Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas also features a cauldron & spoon! Each 14” scale doll features a real cloth costume & multiple points of articulation looking like it just stepped off the big screen! Each comes packaged in an oversized coffin-shaped window box Heads not final ...

Tracklist Vol 1 Visions Of Summer Red Sun In June Portixeddu Soledad Vol 2 Sun Prayer Rip Tide The Open Road Cinecitt&225; Tropic Of Capricorn Vol 3 Eugenie Red Valley Manifestations Of Summer Lonesome Traveller Santa Sangre Venice By The Sea ...

Many of the concepts & terminology surrounding modern causal inference can be quite intimidating to the novice Judea Pearl presents a book ideal for beginners in statistics providing a comprehensive introduction to the field of causality Examples from classical statistics are presented throughout to demonstrate the need for causality in resolving decision-making dilemmas posed by data Causal methods are also compared to traditional statistical methods whilst questions are provided at the end of each section to aid student learning ...

Causation is the most fundamental connection in the universe Without it there would be no science or technology There would be no moral responsibility either as none of our thoughts would be connected with our actions & none of our actions with any consequences Nor would we have a system of law because blame resides only in someone having caused injury or damage Any intervention we make in the world around us is premised on there being causal connections that are to a degree predictable It is causation that is at the basis of prediction & also explanation This Very Short Introduction introduces the key theories of causation & also the surrounding debates & controversies Do causes produce their effects by guaranteeing them? Do causes have to precede their effects? Can causation be reduced to the forces of physics? & are we right to think of causation as one single thing at all? ABOUT THE SERIES The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly Our expert authors combine facts analysis perspective new ideas & enthusiasm to make interesting & challenging topics highly readable ...

Drive critical engaged learning & advanced skills development Enabling comprehensive rounded understanding the student-centred approach actively develops the sophisticated skills key to performance in Paper 2 Developed directly with the IB for the new 2015 syllabus this Course Book fully supports the new comparative approach to learning Cover the new syllabus in the right level of depth with rich thorough subject content Developed directly the with IB with the most comprehensive support for the new syllabus with complete support for the comparative approach Truly engage learners with topical relevant material that convincingly connects learning with the modern global world Streamline your planning with a clear & thorough structure helping you logically progress through the syllabus Build the advanced-level skills learners need for Paper 2 with the student-led approach driving active skills development & strengthening exam performance Integrate Approaches to learning with ATLs like thinking communication research & social skills built directly into learning Help learners think critically about improving performance with extensive examiner insight & samples based on the latest exam format Build an advanced level thematic understanding with fully integrated Global Contexts Key Concepts & TOK Also available as an Online Course Book ...

From the anime series Cautious Hero The Hero Is Overpowered But Overly Cautious comes a Nendoroid of Ristarte the goddess who summoned the impossibly cautious hero! She comes with three face plates including a standard expression a crying expression & a comical serious expression Interchangeable leg parts are included so you can recreate her pose from the show when she complains at the hero! A magic circle part is also included for reading her opponent's status! Be sure to add her to your collection! ...

Leonardo Dog Collection Cavalier King Charles Spaniel White & Black Figurine made from a high grade resin Intricately Handpainted Ornament Dog suitable for any dog lover ...

Leonardo Dog Collection Cavalier King Charles Spaniel White & Tan Figurine made from a high grade resin Intricately Handpainted Ornament Dog suitable for any dog lover ...

Deep underground hidden from view some of humanity's earliest artistic endeavours have lain buried for thousands of years The most ancient artworks were portable objects left on cave floors Shell beads signal that 100000 years ago humans had developed a sense of self & a desire to beautify the body; ostrich eggshells incised with curious geometric patterns hint at how communities used art through the power of symbols to communicate ways of doing things & bind people together In time people came to adorn cave walls with symbols some abstract others vivid arrangements of animals & humans Often undisturbed for tens of thousands of years these were among the first visual symbols that humans shared with each other However as archaeologist Bruno David reveals we have ways of unlocking their secrets Sometimes these lie in the art itself sometimes lying on the ground or buried beneath where people have left traces of what they did footprints of the ancestors In pictures & words David tells the story of this mysterious world of decorated caves from the oldest known 'painting kits' found virtually intact after their use 100000 years ago in South Africa to the magnificent murals of the European Ice Age that are so famous today Showcasing the most astounding discoveries made in the past 150 years of archaeological exploration Cave Art explores these creative achievements from our remotest ancestors to recent times & what they tell us about the human past & ourselves today ...