372 pages 11 Tables black & white Reagan Timothy (Nazarbayev University Kazakhstan University of Maine USA) ...

A classic of science fiction from SF legend Gordon R Dickson winner of three Hugo awards a Nebula award & an inductee into the Science Fiction Hall of Fame The long period of civil unrest known as the Frontier Rebellion has come to an end The Old Worlders of Earth & the colonists of the Pleiades Planets at the edge of known space have at last formed an uneasy peace But for former Rebel highjacker Culihan O’ Rourke peace will not last long The aliens known as the Moldaugs have returned from their long absence & they are demanding the Old Worlders turn over the Pleiades Planets to them If the Old Worlders fail to do so the Moldaugs will annihilate the human race With Old Earth aligned with the aliens against About the Author Gordon R Dickson (1923-2001) was one of the most prolific & popular science fiction writers of the 20th Century frequently nominated for the Hugo & Nebula Awards & winning three Hugos & one Nebula He also received the Jupiter August Derleth & Skylark Awards & was inducted into the Science Fiction Hall of Fame He published nearly fifty solo novels as well as several collaborations with such SF masters as Poul Anderson Ben Bova Keith Laumer & Harry Harrison & over one hundred & fifty short stories novelettes & novellas His most popular works were the novels & shorter pieces in the Childe cycle (which included the Dorsai stories) Also very popular was his Dragon series of fantasy novels which began with the award-winning The Dragon & the George & continued for a total of nine novels & the humorous Hoka stories co-authored with Poul Anderson ...

None but the Dead is the thrilling eleventh book in Lin Anderson's Rhona Mac Leod series Sanday one of Britain's northernmost islands inaccessible when the wind prevents the ferry crossing from the mainland or fog grounds the tiny isl&-hopping plane When human remains are discovered to the rear of an old primary school forensic expert Dr Rhona Mac Leod & her assistant arrive to excavate the grave Approaching midwinter they find daylight in short supply the weather inhospitable & some of the island's inhabitants less than co-operative When the suspicious death of an old man in Glasgow appears to have links with the island DS Michael Mc Nab is dispatched to investigate Desperately uncomfortable in such surroundings he finds that none of the tools of detective work are there No internet no CCTV & no police station As the weather closes in the team
- including criminal profiler & Orkney native Professor Magnus Pirie
- are presented with a series of unexplained incidents apparently linked to the discovery of thirteen magic flowers representing the souls of dead children who had attended the island school where the body was discovered But how & in what circumstance did they die? & why are their long forgotten deaths significant to the current investigation? As a major storm approaches bringing gale-force winds & high seas the islanders turn on one another as past & present evil deeds collide & long buried secrets break the surface along with the exposed bones

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P J O' Rourke channels his extensive experience of making fun of terrible things in despicable places & applies it to somewhere even worse
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The latest book in the long-running Britain at the Polls series provides an indispensable account of the remarkable 2017 British general election Leading experts explain why Theresa May & the Conservatives lost their majority & analyse how the other political parties & voters responded to the 2016 Brexit referendum & ongoing austerity -- 240 pages 28 b&w graphs & 22 tables ...

Kotobukiya&s next Ani Statue from The Idolmster Cinderella Girls is none other than Nono Morikubo in her Negative Otome costume! The first statue of Nono ever made is sculpted in detail from the ribbons & frills on her dress to her iconic troubled look Support your favorite idol & take her home! Perfect to display alone or alongside other Idolmster figures by Kotobukiya! ...

Tracklist A1 Empty Batteries A2 Chaos & Earthquakes A3 Fix This A4 Crashing A5 Passive Aggressive B1 Dodge Your Destiny B2 Wheel Against Will B3 Milestone B4 Feel the Way I Feel B5 Position One ...

Raise more money for your cause! Based on expert advice & insights from a variety of respected industry experts Nonprofit Fundraising 101 is an essential text for nonprofit professionals volunteers activists & social entrepreneurs who want to leverage best practices to promote their cause 368 pages Heyman Darian Rodriguez ...

A comprehensive handbook for leading a successful nonprofit This handbook can educate & empower a whole generation of nonprofit leaders & professionals by bringing together top experts in the field to share their knowledge & wisdom gained through experience This book provides nonprofit professionals with the conceptual frameworks practical knowledge & concise guidance needed to succeed in the social sector Designed as a handbook the book is filled with sage advice & insights from a variety of trusted experts that can help nonprofit professionals prepare to achieve their organizational & personal goals develop a better understanding of what they need to do to lead support & grow an effective organization Addresses a wealth of topics including fundraising Managing Technology Marketing Finances Advocacy Working with Boards Contributors are noted nonprofit experts who define the core capabilities needed to manage a successful nonprofit Author is the former Executive Director of Craigslist Foundation This important resource offers professionals key insights that will have a direct impact on improving their daily work ...

Nonprofits & Government provides students & practitioners with the first comprehensive interdisciplinary research-based inquiry into the collaborative & conflicting relationship between nonprofits & government at all levels local national & international 372 pages 12 Graphs; 23 Tables unspecified ...