IN THE MIRROR UNIVERSE . . . Miles \"Smiley\" O\'Brien struggles to hold together his weary band of freedom fighters in their war against the overwhelming might of the Klingon-Cardassian Alliance. Each day pushes the rebels on Terok Nor one step closer to defeat, but with nowhere left to run, the time has come to make their last stand. Light-years away, Mac Calhoun and his Romulan allies harass Klingon

The merchant Niccolo, soldier, banker to Kings; shunned by all who know him after revelations of his murderous mischief-making. But his talents are too great to be squandered, and a subtle political dance ensues as rivals in Poland, Venice, and Persia bid for his services in trade and war and diplomacy. He will discover a new purpose in

A gripping thriller filled with conspiracies, secrets, and high-octane adventure in the Congo--the claustrophobic mystery of The Constant Gardener mixed with the danger of Blood DiamondPeople have been disappearing in the impenetrable forests of northern Congo. But when a brilliant young English doctor vanishes, alarm bells really start to ring. Intelligence chief Jack Milton sends a message to his

An essential guide for practitioners and teachers to an inclusive form of tantra that directly confronts systems of power and abuse as a path to liberation--From the foreword by Lama Rod Owens, MDiv, coauthor of Radical Dharma Today, a new generation of Buddhists searches for ways to adopt Vajrayana while staying true to its historical legacy. Modern Tantric Buddhism unpacks the principles and applications

Those new to research often end up \'making a meal of it\' because it can be tricky to know exactly where to begin. But it doesn\'t have to be so daunting. This workbook has been designed mostly for those going into postgraduate study, but it can also be used by anyone looking to start their journey into research. It will help you better understand what research is, how to do it (with activities to

Known to his contemporaries primarily as an art critic, but ambitious to secure a more lasting literary legacy, Charles Baudelaire, a Parisian bohemian, spent much of the 1840s composing gritty, often perverse, poems that expressed his disgust with the banality of modern city life.First published in 1857, the book that collected these poems together, Les Fleurs du mal, was an instant sensation--earning

A reception is being held at the prime minister\'s official residence, The Lodge, to celebrate democratic multiculturalism in Australia, when a young guests suddenly attacks the prime minister. Walking through the parkland to a jeweller to buy his wife a birthday present, the prime minister meets several seniors enjoying the sunshine. He also meets a man from Iraq who has no job but has been offered

Told in gentle rhyming verse, this non-fiction picture book follows the story of a flock of colourful macaws as they live their lives in the Amazon rainforest. Includes information on on endangered macaws, the importance of the rainforest, and the causes of deforestation, as well as what we can do to

Dougal LeClair has decided to make a chocolate cake for the local fair\'s cake competition. He doesn\'t have all the ingredients, including the chocolate he needs. With a bit of bear logic, some cunning and a large dose of bravery, he bakes a massive, delicious-looking cake. The people at the fair are amazed, but does it really taste as delicious as it looks? Maybe there is another use for Dougal\

Ukrainian: A Comprehensive Grammar is a complete reference guide to modern Ukrainian grammar.The authors have consulted a great number of sources, in addition to a wide range of native speakers. The result is the first true reference grammar of Ukrainian to be published outside Ukraine, it will be the standard reference work for years to come.The volume is organized to enable students of the language

Move over Pilates, take a hike Zumba, because here\'s the new health craze taking gyms and...er... farms everywhere by storm. Goat Yoga is the latest craze to sweep the Internet, as all the cool kids line up to have billy goats join in with their salutes to the sun and downward dogs. In this hilarious guide, goat yoga instructor Gary will show how you too can join in the fun and flourish just like

Welcome to Germany, a country where you should always wait at the red man, show up on time for your wedding, and be extremely suspicious if anyone offers you a doughnut. \'German men sit down to pee\' is a tongue-in-cheek guidebook to German culture that highlights the rules Germans consciously and unconsciously follow, while trying to make a little sense of it all along the way. Why, for example,

Built to carry minerals from mines in the Rheidol valley, the 2ft gauge Vale of Rheidol Railway found its niche carrying tourists to the tourist attraction at Devil\'s Bridge, 12 miles inland from the Cardigan coast resort of Aberystwyth. Taken over by the Cambrian Railways and then the Great Western Railway, it became the last steam railway operated by British Rail. In 1989 it became the first part

A complete six-year primary Maths course that takes a problem-solving approach to teaching young learners the skills they need to become confident

A Monumental Figure of Western Thought Wrestles with the Question of GodImmanuel Kant (1724-1804) is one of the most influential philosophers in the history of Western philosophy. His contributions have had a profound impact on almost every philosophical movement that followed him.Kant\'s teachings on religion were unorthodox in that they were based on rationality rather than revelation. Though logically

In this \"smart and satisfying\" (Booklist) award-winning mystery from William Kent Krueger\'s stunning Cork O\'Connor series, the charismatic detective faces his most dangerous case to date. Back in the saddle as sheriff of Tamarack

This lovable new series introduces a little dog with a GIANT personality! Fenway is an excitable and endlessly energetic Jack Russell terrier. He lives in the city with Food Lady, Fetch Man, and--of course--his beloved short human and best-friend-in-the-world, Hattie. But when his family moves to the suburbs, Fenway faces a world of changes. He\'s pretty pleased with the huge Dog Park behind his

Learn all about life cycles with Mo the Monster and his friends in this fun first science book for children aged

The legendary Blues Highway has played a key role in the lives of countless musicians. Running from Nashville, Tennessee, to New Orleans, Louisiana, there\'s music around every bend. The greatest blues singers, rockers, and country wailers have all traveled this fateful road, U.S. Route 61. From the two-room home where \"the King\" was born to the original Heartbreak Hotel to the crossroads where Robert

An executive\'s transition into any leadership role can be a challenge. Such transitions do not always go smoothly, and the negative consequences can be significant. This is particularly so for Chief Information Officers (CIOs), as the role has evolved significantly over the years yet remains deeply ambiguous. This is despite information and technology moving from the periphery of an organization to