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This volume is an English translation of Sakai's textbook on Riemannian Geometry which was originally written in Japanese and published in 1992. The author's intent behind the original book was to provide to advanced undergraduate and graudate students an introduction to modern Riemannian geometry that could also serve as a reference. The book begins with an explanation of the fundamental notion of Riemannian geometry. Special emphasis is placed on understandability and readability, to guide students who are new to this area. The remaining chapters deal with various topics in Riemannian geometry, with the main focus on comparison methods and their applications.
ZEB CARTER VERSUS THE YAKUZA The world's intelligence agencies are under attack. The first to be targeted is Avichai Levin, Director of Mossad. His daughter is brutally killed in New York, in broad daylight. The head of the French DGSE is similarly hit. The Agency springs into action, with Zeb Carter leading the investigation. A trail that pits him against a Vietnamese execution squad, a London biker hit-team, and takes him to Japan. To the yakuza. The largest criminal gang in the world. There, Zeb learns of the true motives behind the attacks. And of an upcoming one, that has horrifying ramifications for global peace. Zeb Carter has to stop them and prevent the execution. But no one has ever defeated the yakuza. Not in centuries. USA Today Bestselling Author Ty Patterson 'is up there with Lee Child and Vince Flynn'
Mr. Collins is a funny writer [who puts] his finger on exactly what—makes Japan bewildering, endearing, amusing, inspiring." —The New York Times." There has been a murder in the posh locker room of the Tokyo Lawn Tennis Club. After a bad set of doubles, popular nice guy Shig Manabe is found floating in the hot tub, turning pink, and beginning to bubble crimson. Captain Tim Kawamura, family man and hero of the American Club murder case, is sent on the trail of the racketing-wielding murderer in tennis whites. The solution to the crimes lies in the secret memoirs of the victim, but will Captain Kawamura unravel the riddle before the rising body count includes himself, his wife and his children?
Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book. Sample Book Insights: #1 The Fort Lauderdale Police Department has received 38 murders so far this year, which is a record-breaking number. The most ever was 52 in 1981. #2 The police department has a rotation system for assigning cases to lead detectives. This time, partners Russo and Allen were up to handle the case from start to finish. If it wasn’t solved by the group effort in the next few hours, it would be theirs to work alone. #3 The detectives were able to narrow down three potential scenarios regarding Walter: he was going to be a witness in a robbery trial, he was evicting people from the apartment, or he was allowing young men to stay in his apartment in exchange for work around the building. #4 The detectives interview the two men who were with Troy when he was alive just minutes before his death. They know they have a case that will take a lot of work on the street.
Get the Summary of Michael Connelly's Crime Beat in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "Crime Beat" by Michael Connelly presents a gritty, realistic look into the world of crime and law enforcement in various cities, primarily focusing on the experiences of detectives and police officers as they navigate complex and often dangerous investigations. The narrative covers a wide range of cases, from homicides and organized crime to burglaries and cold cases. It delves into the personal stories of both the victims and the perpetrators, as well as the dedicated law enforcement personnel who work tirelessly to solve crimes and bring justice to those affected...
A Compelling Journey from Peking to Washington follows the life of Chi Wang. We are first introduced to Wang as a young child fleeing with his family through China from encroaching Japanese forces. We see the ravages of the Sino-Japanese war from the eyes of someone who lived through it, only to have the post-war peace quickly overshadowed by a growing civil war between the Nationalists and Communists. During this tumultuous period, Wang’s father served as an important Nationalist general, allowing a deeper picture of these conflicts to emerge. Wang then decides to leave China for the United States just before the People’s Republic of China is formed. His new life in America begins as th...