Rob W. Davis crée des romans d'aventure et de mystère inspirés par sa riche mosaïque d'expériences de vie. S'appuyant sur son expérience en tant que gestionnaire immobilier et ancien ingénieur de terrain, et enrichi par des aventures allant des ouragans aux cambriolages, il tisse des récits captivants. Son œuvre présente souvent des éléments de mystère et d'aventure, ancrés dans les décors vivants qu'il connaît le mieux. L'approche de Davis combine des intrigues palpitantes avec des réflexions tirées d'une vie riche en événements extraordinaires, rendant ses histoires singulièrement attrayantes.
Essential Rainwater Harvesting covers complete home-scale rainwater harvesting system design including goal setting, system planning, site assessment, calculations, and material selection and sizing for all climates.
Loyal and patriotic Max uncovers sensitive information at work, leading him to suspect his boss Mark is collaborating with terrorists on chemical weapons. Teaming up with his friend Sam, they flee to Fort Lauderdale and then Jamaica in a desperate bid to thwart a terrorist plot. However, they soon realize that the U.S. Government has orchestrated a trap to combat a major threat in Afghanistan. As their idyllic life spirals into chaos, Max and Sam find themselves pursued by both a deranged psycho and the very terrorists they aimed to thwart.
Exploring the paradox of success, this book delves into the reasons why unethical individuals often thrive in various aspects of life. It examines the psychological and social factors that allow morally questionable behaviors to go unpunished, highlighting real-world examples and research findings. The author offers insights into the implications of this phenomenon for society and personal ethics, prompting readers to reflect on the nature of success and the values that underpin it.
A meet up of classic Victorian characters! Sherlock Holmes confronts the split persona of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde! Holmes and Watson seek to uncover the terrible secret that is plaguing their good friend, the esteemed Dr. Jekyll. When word gets out that the doctor is allowing the deranged Mr. Hyde free access to his wealth, Holmes realizes that something, no matter how improbable, is wrong. But is the value of a friendship worth more than life itself? Holmes must make that fateful decision. In addition, writer Steven Philip Jones examines Conan Doyle's excursion into spirituality and takes a look at Watson, the good doctor, himself.
The Motherless Oven' (9781906838812, SelfMadeHero 2014) and 'The Can Opener's Daughter' (9781910593172, SelfMadeHero 2016) may have raised more questions than they answered. But 'The Book of Forks' explains everything. Castro Smith finds himself imprisoned within the mysterious Power Station, writing his 'Book of Forks' while navigating baffling daily meetings with Poly, a troubled young woman who may be his teacher, his doctor, his prison guard ... or something else entirely. Meanwhile, back home, Vera and Scarper's search for their missing friend takes them through the chaotic warzone of the Bear Park and into new and terrifying worlds. With 'The Book of Forks', Rob Davis completes his abstract adventure trilogy by stepping inside Castro's disintegrating mind, to reveal the truth about the history of the world, the meaning of existence and the purpose of kitchen scales
Focused on enhancing ARIS skills, this advanced guide serves as an essential resource for users seeking to master model and database management. It offers practical tips, techniques, and shortcuts, making it an invaluable reference for both novice and experienced users aiming to improve their proficiency in ARIS.
In Scarper Lee’s world, parents don’t make children—children make parents. Scarper’s father is his pride and joy, a wind-powered brass construction with a billowing sail. His mother is a Bakelite hairdryer. In this world it rains knives, and household appliances have souls. There are also no birthdays—only deathdays. Scarper’s deathday is just three weeks away, and he clings to the mundane repetition of his life at home and high school for comfort. Rob Davis’s dark graphic novel is an odyssey through a bizarre, distorted teenage landscape. When Scarper’s father mysteriously disappears, he sets off with Vera Pike (the new girl at school) and Castro Smith (the weirdest kid in town) to find him. Facing home truths and knife storms at every turn, will Scarper even survive until his deathday?
This practical book describes the key operations of ARIS Toolset - the market leading Business Process Modelling Tool. Based on his experience of using ARIS in British Telecommunications plc, the author describes practical ways of using the tool. Using screen shots and plenty of practical examples, Rob Davis shows how ARIS can be used to model business processes. Throughout the book Davis provides readers with tips and short-cuts, enabling users to start modelling quickly and effectively. He also provides insights into the ARIS concepts, and tells readers about the benefits and trade-offs of using the tool in alternative ways. Unlike other books, this practical guide tackles issues found in real projects.
A meeting that just had to happen! Sherlock Holmes meets the Phantom of the Opera! Holmes and Watson are called in regarding the terror occurring at a Paris opera house with claims that it is caused by a ghost. Although Holmes dismisses it outright as needing a spiritualist rather than a consulting detective, he agrees to look into it. Unknown to him, Eric, the tortured ghost of the opera house will prove to be more than a ghost and more than an able opponent in a battle of wits with Holmes and Watson. From the grandeur of the Opera House to the catacombs beneath the city of Paris, what happens when Holmes and Watson discover that even a ghost can kill?
