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"You're lucky he didn't have an ice pick in his hands. I know how this guy performs." -Mobster Paul Volpe speaking about a Buffalo-mafia enforcer named "Cicci" Canada is lauded the world over as a law abiding, peaceful country - a shining example to all nations. Such a view, also shared by most Canadians, is typically naïve and misinformed. Throughout its history, to present day and beyond, Canada has been and will continue to be home to criminals and crime organizations that are brilliant at finding ways to make money - a lot of money - illegally. Iced: The Story of Organized Crime in Canada is a remarkable parallel history to the one generally accepted and taught in our schools. Organized...
Against the turbulent backdrop of Catholicism today, Englert charts the journey of five men toward the priesthood at a seminary that specializes in "second-career" priests--men who come to their vocation later than their college years.
Introduction to Kim mystery book series: The Kim detective series, by Céline Belrose, is a new collection of mysteries aimed at readers ages 7 to 13. The stories follow Kim, a private investigator, as she navigates challenging mysteries both in Finland and during travels abroad. Introduction to Kim and the Mystery of a School Friend The main character, Kim (Kimberley Andersson), is a 15-year-old girl from Espoo, Finland. Her adventure begins when her best friend and classmate, Laura (15 years old), goes missing. Kim teams up with Laura’s older brother, Lauri (18 years old), to investigate. Their search takes them from a youth centre in Helsinki to thrilling adventures across different towns, all the way to Kirkkonummi. Will Kim and Lauri solve the mystery and find Laura in time?
This book highlights a comprehensive introduction of graphene and graphene-based two-dimensional nanomaterials, covering topics from their atomic structures, electronic band structures, and fundamental properties to technological applications. The book provides fundamental physics knowledge covering quantum mechanics, the theory of relativity, solid-state physics, and topology geometry necessary to understand electronic band structure of graphene. Other topics including microscopy techniques and preparation methods of graphene are also presented. Adopting an easy-to-read style, the book is a valuable resource for researchers in physics, chemistry, materials science, and engineers who are interested in the field of graphene-based nanomaterials.
Asia's wealthiest are the envy of many, but theirs is a cutthroat world governed by a basic truth: one must take in order to possess. When a member of the corporate elite – a banker and an expat – drowns one night, his wife, Cheryl, is left with more questions than answers. Shady men from her husband's secret dealings soon emerge and feelings of initial confusion rapidly escalate into imminent danger. Cheryl must venture out from the luxurious existence she has known and delve into her husband's double life to track down the one person who can save her. Set against the backdrop of a global financial crisis, Nothing Gained is an international thriller all too true in its time and place. F...
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A reporter investigating rumors of a race of giants in Nepal soon discovers her life is in danger, not only from those in the expedition, but also from the giants she encounters.
For more than 40 years, Computerworld has been the leading source of technology news and information for IT influencers worldwide. Computerworld's award-winning Web site (Computerworld.com), twice-monthly publication, focused conference series and custom research form the hub of the world's largest global IT media network.
The research and development activities in energy conversion and storage are playing a significant role in our daily lives owing to the rising interest in clean energy technologies to alleviate the fossil-fuel crisis. Polymers are used in energy conversion and storage technology due to their low-cost, softness, ductility and flexibility compared to carbon and inorganic materials. Polymers in Energy Conversion and Storage provides in-depth literature on the applicability of polymers in energy conversion and storage, history and progress, fabrication techniques, and potential applications. Highly accomplished experts review current and potential applications including hydrogen production, sola...