Man has always been fascinated by Equus caballus recasting horse power into many forms a hunk of meat an industrial & agricultural machine a luxury good a cherished dancer a comrade in arms & a symbol of a mythical past From the wild tarpans sought by the Nazis to jade-laden treasure steeds in Ancient China broken-down nags recycled into sausages & furniture stuffing stallions that face fighting bulls & brewery horses that charmed the founder of the Sikh Empire The Age of the Horse knits the history of the horse into that of humans through revolution war social change & uneasy peace It also uncovers new roles for the horse in the twenty-first century as a tool in the fight against climate change & as a therapist for soldiers damaged in unwinnable conflicts In this captivating book Susanna Forrest takes a journey through time & around the world from the Mongolian steppes to a mirrored manege at Versailles an elegant polo club in Beijing & a farm a fort & an auction house in America exploring the horse's crucial role & revealing how our culture & economy were generated nourished & shaped by horse power & its gifts & limits ...

' Jed Walker is right there in Reacher's rear-view mirror' Lee Child international bestselling author It's 2005 & Jed Walker has just joined the CIA As a ten-year veteran of Air Force Special Operations Walker is used to being at the sharp end of things But normally the front line is much further from home Sent to New Orleans on the trail of Russians wanting to claim back what was stolen from them in Afghanistan it doesn't take long for Walker to realise that in the murky world of espionage the rules of war do not apply Teaming up with a feisty M16 operative Walker must take steps that will betray The Agency in order to do what is right by the nation As Hurricane Katrina hits to forever change a city & a country it's clear to Walker that this is a high stakes game where the winner takes all He must succeed From Langley to Louisiana Washington to Moscow The Agency moves like a tempest through a treacherous landscape of double crosses false identities & enemies old & new Jed Walker is going to be pushed to the limit
- of what he can do what he can take & what he knows is right Praise for James Phelan' James Phelan has produced a big juicy rollicking tale in the spirit of Robert Ludlum We haven't seen an international thriller like this for a long time' Jeffery Deaver'A fast & furious ride through a complicated maze of timely political intrigue James Phelan has earned a new avid fan' Steve Berry
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Jed Walker is about to learn that in the murky world of espionage the rules of war don't apply An action thriller where the line between the good guys & the bad can be hard to see 352 pages Phelan James ...

Long out of print the classic six-issue mini-series will soon be available again in this slick trade paperback collection! Paul Jenkins (Civil War Frontline) & Kyle Hotz (Criminal Macabre) teamed up on this unique project that takes us to a dystopian future where traditional policing has fallen to the wayside & private corporations are stepping into fill the gap ...

Please note this is a region B Blu-Ray & will require a region B or region free Blu-Ray player in order to play Charged with murder & likely going to jail crime boss Reg Bellavance (Ray Wise) is out on bail & wants to skip town with his son The only problem is that the money he had stashed away for just such an occasion has gone missing Bellevance gives his right hand man Lloyd (Dana Ashbrook) a simple order Find his money kill everyone who had a hand in stealing it & make it messy Lloyd & his crew tear out into the city & begin carrying out the order in brutal fashion They have no idea just how dangerous their job is about to get Actors Ray Wise Derek Mears Dana Ashbrook Jacob Reynolds Boyd Kestner Fabianne Therese Ryan Hartwig Joseph Mc Kelheer & Lisa Rotondi Director Steven C Miller Certificate 18 years & over Year 2012 Languages English Duration 1 hour & 40 minutes (approx) ...

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This volume critically reviews the phenomenon of the aging workforce adopting an interdisciplinary perspective that examines the challenges raised on an individual organizational & societal level Core issues framing the concept of the aging workforce & its consequences are presented by a team of leading contributors from around the world Despite the visible trend towards a much older global population & workforce research on the aging workforce employment & retirement is in its infancy & faces a range of paradoxes Taking under consideration all the challenges ranging from the microenvironment of the individual level (individual family friends) to the organizational & macro-environment of the society (infrastructure services legislations etc) this is an essential resource for policymakers & organizations designing strategies to address the challenge of the ageing society Scholars graduates & researchers in occupational & health psychology human resources business & management as well as sociology will gain a better understanding of the changing trends in the characteristics of the workforce through this multi-level review ...

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A clear & simple guide to the incredible philosophy of the Akashic Records & the ways in which they can improve & transform your life Internationally renowned spiritual teacher Sandra Anne Taylor teaches what the Akashic Records contain how to access them & how they can help you 272 pages Taylor Sandra Anne ...

The Akashic Tarot is a tool for predicting the future unveiling hidden insights & unleashing new powers This unique 62-card deck is designed to access the profound energy & unlimited information that make up the Akashic Records which are great fields of wisdom & power that transcend time & space & are immediately available to all With each card you connect with a powerful Akashic Force & open to the psychic currents that are always flowing between you & the Akashic Realm Let this amazing Tarot deck transport you to the Great Hall of Records to find the answers you seek Attract your greatest love uncover your deepest mystical histories & tap your innermost power The Akashic Tarot can reveal ancient & new talents unexpected victories imminent rendezvous unmet allies & the steps to untold prosperity They also open you to your spirit guides Ascended Masters angels & loved ones in spirit With the turn of a card you can enter the Akashic World! ...