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Whatever it was, the object was too large for a bird, too slim for a boat, too streamlined for flotsam ... She pressed her face closer to the glass, fascinated and terrified at the same time ... My eyes could not block out the sight of the shapes, flopping, wading, barking as they inexorably massed in my direction ... the texture of their skins bore the suggestion of the final stages of gangrenous flesh ... The sound of battle clamoured throug...

Carved in granite on the walls of the Lincoln Memorial, he emphasized God fourteen times and quoted the Bible twice. Lincoln concludes, "With . . . firmness in the right as God gives us to see the right, let us strive on to finish the work we are in . . ." Chapter 1: "Those who advocate moral absolutes, such as thou shall not steal, murder or tell lies, are not prudes. Morality is the backbone for the rule of law." Chapter 10: James Madison Es...

How does the past matter in the present? How is a feeling of 'ownership' of the past expressed in people's everyday lives? Should continuity with the distant past be seen as simply a nationalist fiction or is it transformed by local historical imagination? While recent anthropological studies have focused on reconstructing disputed histories, this book examines the multiple ways in which the past is used by people as a critical resource for in...

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Nearly every day we hear news that customer data has been compromised or new bugs have been discovered, leaving personal details open to the risk of falling into the wrong hands. Cyber security is more essential today than ever, not just in the workplace but at home too. This book covers the various types of cyber threat and explains what you can do to mitigate these risks and keep your data secure. The book is crucial reading for businesses w...

This is the first full-length study of one of the most popular, profitable and persistent genres in British cinema. It redraws the map of British film history by arguing that comedy was the most successful, and important, genre of the 1930s, and that the very qualities which ensured the comedy film's low status are also its particular strengths.

Meta-analysis provides a framework for combining the results of several clinical trials and drawing inferences about the effectiveness of medical treatments. The move towards evidence-based health care and practice is underpinned by the use of meta-analysis. Meta-analysis methods play a crucial role in health research and have been developed substantially over the last five years. * Provides a thorough criticism and an up-to-date survey of met...

The Second Black Book of Horror brings you thirteen macabre chillers of ghoulish terror and fiendish fear. Contents: Black Glass - Gary McMahon, Amygdala - David A. Sutton, Now and Forever More - David A. Riley, The Cold Harvest - Steve Goodwin, On the Couch - Craig Herbertson, All Under Hatches Stow'd - Mike Chinn, The Crimson Picture -Daniel McGachey, Squabble - D. F. Lewis, The Eye in the Mirror - Eddy C. Bertin, The Meal - Julia...

Helvetia: A Swiss Village in the Hills of West Virginia explores the unique founding and development of a community nestled within the wilderness of Appalachia. Established in 1869, this tiny Swiss settlement embodies the American immigrant experience, reflecting the steadfast desire of settlers to preserve cultural traditions and values while adapting to new and extraordinary surroundings. From ramp suppers to carnivals, traditional architect...