\"Tower of Basel\" is the first investigative history of the world\'s most secretive global financial institution. Based on extensive archival research in Switzerland, Britain, and the United States, and in-depth interviews with key decision-makers--including Paul Volcker, the former chairman of the US Federal Reserve; Sir Mervyn King, governor of the Bank of England; and former senior Bank for International

Edward II: A Critical Reader gives students, teachers and scholars alike an overview of the play\'s reception both in the theatre and among artists and critics, from the end of the 16th century to the beginning of the 21st. The volume also offers a series of new perspectives on the play by leading experts in the field of early modern history and culture. Bolstered with a timeline tracking Marlowe\'s

Sticking Together with the Feline Masters From helping Tohru with deadlines to hunting down runaways Akira and Susumu at a summer festival, Yukiharu has become an irreplaceable constant to the catlords--but what are they to him? Faced with the chance to return to a normal life, will he choose to stay as their ever-loyal manservant or...leave them

Numerical Simulation of Effluent Discharges: Applications with OpenFOAM provides a resource for understanding the effluent discharge mechanisms and the approaches for modeling them. It bridges the gap between academia and industry with a focused approach in CFD modeling and providing practical examples and applications. With a detailed discussion on performing numerical modeling of effluent discharges

An inviting blend of the exhilarating and easy-going, Sydney is a multicultural city that fuses vibrant culture and nightlife with natural wonders, such as national parks and golden sand. Great food, stunning views, fabulous architecture, with both beach and urban life, this destination hot-spot has something for everyone. With nature on its doorstep and good weather year-round, Sydney is the jewel

At the age of four, Wilhelm Richard Wagner made his first impression on the theatrical world when he pounded on a bass drum and stopped the performance at the Dresden Playhouse-right in the midst of his stepfather\'s lines. This ill-fated incident put a temporary stop to Richard\'s nights backstage, and the punishment was almost more than exuberant little \"Dicker\" could bear. No more trunks to explore,

A twisted tale of sadistic Sorcerers and the monsters they create. In a city so dismal it\'s known only as \"the Hole,\" a clan of Sorcerers has been plucking people off the streets to use as guinea pigs for atrocious \"experiments\" in the black arts. In a dark alley, Nikaido found Caiman, a man with a reptile head and a bad case of amnesia. To undo the spell, they\'re hunting and killing the Sorcerers

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An escaped assassin. A group of cannibals on the run. A threatening letter. Newspaper reporter Alec Lonsdale is on the case in this compelling Victorian mystery. \"All Londoners will see what the Watchers are capable of on Christmas Eve ...\" December 1882. Attending the opening of the new Natural History Museum, Pall Mall Gazette reporter Alec Lonsdale and his colleague Hulda Friederichs are shocked

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Photographic identification guide to the 280 flower species most commonly seen in Sri Lanka which is perfect for resident and visitor alike. Over 300 high quality photographs from Sri Lanka\'s top nature photographers are accompanied by detailed species descriptions, which include nomenclature, size, distribution and habitat. The user-friendly introduction covers geography and climate, the different

MacCloud Falls follows bookseller Gilbert Johnson who, after a cancer diagnosis, embarks on a journey to discover the story of an early settler in Canada, whom he believes may have been his runaway

Bea Abbot\'s newly married bliss is short-lived when she is dragged into a deadly game involving a famous actress, theft and murder. Bea Abbot\'s husband and talented artist, Piers, is in a state. His morning visit to actress and \'national treasure\' Karina\'s Belgravia home has ended in chaos. An antique necklace and diamond ring have been discovered missing, along with a memory stick storing Karina\'s

\"In this insightful, fascinating portrayal, Elizabeth Lev brings Caterina Sforza and her times very much to life.\"--Kathleen Turner, actress and author of Send Yourself Roses A strategist to match Machiavelli; a warrior who stood toe to toe with the Borgias; a wife whose three marriages would end in bloodshed and heartbreak; and a mother determined to maintain her family\'s honor, Caterina Riario

Beginning with the oil blowout in 1922 that is considered the moment that marked Venezuela\'s entry into a \"modern\" era, Refined Material explores the integral relationship between Venezuelan oil industry and artistic production. In this groundbreaking study, Sean Nesselrode Moncada examines Venezuela\'s mid-century art and architecture in an argument that reinforces the inextricability of the rise

A beloved beverage meets our adorable three-mini-book boxed set format in this giftable, portable package, detailing everything you need to know about the history of tea, along with brief flavor profiles of more than 200

From the internationally bestselling author of Sweet Little Lies comes a dark and twisty thriller about secrets, lies and revenge. Perfect for fans of Liane Moriarty, Laura Marshall and T. M.

Poprvé sebrané povídky Briana Herberta a Kevina J. Andersona osvětlují některá záhadná, dosud neprobádaná zákoutí oblíbeného vesmíru Duny, který formoval celou generaci vědecké fantastiky. Uvádějí čtenáře do prostředí plného zrady a zázraků, od pouštního světa Arrakis, bičovaného písečnými bouřemi, až po nádheru imperiálního sídla na Kaitanu.