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The Holy Thief

Shortlisted for the Theakstons Crime Novel of the Year 2011

by William Ryan, W.C. Ryan ...

Series Book 1 - Moscow Noir
Moscow, 1936, Stalin’s Great Terror is beginning and, in a deconsecrated church, a young woman is found dead. Captain Alexei Korolev, finally beginning to enjoy the benefits of his success as a detective with the Moscow Militia, is asked to investigate. But when he discovers that the victim is an American citizen, the NKVD - the most feared organization in Russia - becomes involved. Soon, Korolev ... Read more

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Moscow, 1936, Stalin’s Great Terror is beginning and, in a deconsecrated church, a young woman is found dead. Captain Alexei Korolev, finally beginning to enjoy the benefits of his success as a detective with the Moscow Militia, is asked to investigate. But when he discovers that the victim is an American citizen, the NKVD - the most feared organization in Russia - becomes involved. Soon, Korolev
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Writers' & Artists' Guide to How to Write

How to plan, structure and write your novel

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How to Write is all about writing for publication, it concentrates on advice on how to construct, craft and draft novels across all genres, but the examples and details on what to consider when writing for any audience means it is relevant to writing in all its forms, including books for children and non-fiction.The advice and techniques suggested in this book have been tested in practice by ... Read more

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How to Write is all about writing for publication, it concentrates on advice on how to construct, craft and draft novels across all genres, but the examples and details on what to consider when writing for any audience means it is relevant to writing in all its forms, including books for children and non-fiction.The advice and techniques suggested in this book have been tested in practice by
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The Constant Soldier

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Paul Brandt, a soldier in the German army, returns wounded and ashamed from the bloody chaos of the Eastern Front to find his village changed and in the dark shadow of an SS rest hut—a luxurious retreat for officers recuperating from their injuries and for those who manage the nearby concentration camps of Auschwitz. The hut is run with the help of a small group of female prisoners from the camps ... Read more

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Paul Brandt, a soldier in the German army, returns wounded and ashamed from the bloody chaos of the Eastern Front to find his village changed and in the dark shadow of an SS rest hut—a luxurious retreat for officers recuperating from their injuries and for those who manage the nearby concentration camps of Auschwitz. The hut is run with the help of a small group of female prisoners from the camps
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The Twelfth Department

Guardian Crime Novel of the Year 2013

by William Ryan, W.C. Ryan ...

Series Book 3 - Moscow Noir
Moscow, 1937. Captain Korolev, a police investigator, is enjoying a long-overdue visit from his young son Yuri when an eminent scientist is shot dead within sight of the Kremlin and Korolev is ordered to find the killer.It soon emerges that the victim, a man who it appears would stop at nothing to fulfil his ambitions, was engaged in research of great interest to those at the very top ranks of ... Read more

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Moscow, 1937. Captain Korolev, a police investigator, is enjoying a long-overdue visit from his young son Yuri when an eminent scientist is shot dead within sight of the Kremlin and Korolev is ordered to find the killer.It soon emerges that the victim, a man who it appears would stop at nothing to fulfil his ambitions, was engaged in research of great interest to those at the very top ranks of
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Blaming the Victim

by William Ryan ...

The classic work that refutes the lies we tell ourselves about race, poverty and the poor.Here are three myths about poverty in America:– Minority children perform poorly in school because they are “culturally deprived.”– African-Americans are handicapped by a family structure that is typically unstable and matriarchal.– Poor people suffer from bad health because of ignorance and lack of interest ... Read more

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The classic work that refutes the lies we tell ourselves about race, poverty and the poor.Here are three myths about poverty in America:– Minority children perform poorly in school because they are “culturally deprived.”– African-Americans are handicapped by a family structure that is typically unstable and matriarchal.– Poor people suffer from bad health because of ignorance and lack of interest
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When We Were Younger

by William A Ryan, Kaytie E Loucks ...

William Ryan's memoirs are compelling; they provide a glimpse of his life growing up in Pakenham Township during the early 20th century. He witnessed so many events throughout his life, reflected in his positive words about local, good-hearted people. Some are funny, like an encounter with a balking milking machine; while some are tragic: losing three family members in a car accident at a CPR ... Read more

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William Ryan's memoirs are compelling; they provide a glimpse of his life growing up in Pakenham Township during the early 20th century. He witnessed so many events throughout his life, reflected in his positive words about local, good-hearted people. Some are funny, like an encounter with a balking milking machine; while some are tragic: losing three family members in a car accident at a CPR
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The Bloody Meadow

by William Ryan, W.C. Ryan ...

Series Book 2 - Moscow Noir
PUBLISHED IN THE US AS "THE DARKENING FIELD".SHORTLISTED FOR THE IRISH CRIME NOVEL OF THE YEARFollowing his investigations in The Holy Thief, Captain Alexei Korolev is uneasy– his new-found knowledge is dangerous, and if some of his actions during the case come to light, he will face deportation to the froz... ... Read more

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PUBLISHED IN THE US AS "THE DARKENING FIELD".SHORTLISTED FOR THE IRISH CRIME NOVEL OF THE YEARFollowing his investigations in The Holy Thief, Captain Alexei Korolev is uneasy– his new-found knowledge is dangerous, and if some of his actions during the case come to light, he will face deportation to the froz...
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Human Dignity and the Future of Global Institutions

by Mark P. Lagon, Anthony Clark Arend, John J. DeGioia, Nancy E. Soderberg, Tod Lindberg, Abiodun Williams, Chester A. Crocker, Anoop Singh, Ryan Kaminski0, Rosalia Rodriguez-Garcia1, Raj M. Desai2, Homi Kharas3, Benjamin Boudreaux4, Thomas Banchoff5, Nicole Bibbins Sedaca6, Michael A. Samway7 ...

What does human dignity mean and what role should it play in guiding the mission of international institutions? In recent decades, global institutions have proliferated—from intergovernmental organizations to hybrid partnerships. The specific missions of these institutions are varied, but is there a common animating principle to inform their goals? Presented as an integrated, thematic analysis ... Read more

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What does human dignity mean and what role should it play in guiding the mission of international institutions? In recent decades, global institutions have proliferated—from intergovernmental organizations to hybrid partnerships. The specific missions of these institutions are varied, but is there a common animating principle to inform their goals? Presented as an integrated, thematic analysis
... Read more
Shermmies' Planet

A Short Science Fiction First Contact Story

by Ryan M. Williams ...

Bad enough the planet smelled like lemon meringue pie. But for Uplift Agent Holly Kirk, her future hinges on convincing the furry natives to adopt her uplift contract—before her competition beats her to it. Unfortunately, the natives are more interested in dancing!Work and play collide in this story of first contact. ... Read more

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Bad enough the planet smelled like lemon meringue pie. But for Uplift Agent Holly Kirk, her future hinges on convincing the furry natives to adopt her uplift contract—before her competition beats her to it. Unfortunately, the natives are more interested in dancing!Work and play collide in this story of first contact.
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Scientific Checkers Made Easy - A Simplified Guide For The Beginner And An Up-To-Date Manual For The Advanced Player

by William F. Ryan ...

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork. ... Read more

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Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
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Channel Codes

Classical and Modern

by William E. Ryan, Shu Lin, Stephen G. Wilson ...

Channel coding lies at the heart of digital communication and data storage. Fully updated, including a new chapter on polar codes, this detailed introduction describes the core theory of channel coding, decoding algorithms, implementation details, and performance analyses. This new edition includes over 50 new end-of-chapter problems and new figures and worked examples throughout. The authors ... Read more

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Channel coding lies at the heart of digital communication and data storage. Fully updated, including a new chapter on polar codes, this detailed introduction describes the core theory of channel coding, decoding algorithms, implementation details, and performance analyses. This new edition includes over 50 new end-of-chapter problems and new figures and worked examples throughout. The authors
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Working from the Heart

A Therapist's Guide to Heart-Centered Psychotherapy

by William P. Ryan ...

When therapists work in a heart-centered way, they feel freer to be both professionals and loving human beings. Working from the Heart advocates for a deeper understanding that the therapist's expressions of non-sexual, non-romantic love are a core ingredient in effective psychotherapy. Each chapter in Working from the Heart focuses from a heart-centered perspective on a particular aspect of ... Read more

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When therapists work in a heart-centered way, they feel freer to be both professionals and loving human beings. Working from the Heart advocates for a deeper understanding that the therapist's expressions of non-sexual, non-romantic love are a core ingredient in effective psychotherapy. Each chapter in Working from the Heart focuses from a heart-centered perspective on a particular aspect of
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