L'auteur lit et écrit des livres depuis aussi longtemps qu'il s'en souvienne, bien que ce soit le premier qu'il ait réussi à publier. Dans son autre vie, il travaille comme surveillant d'école. 'The Lost Brigade' est le premier d'une série de trois livres, dont l'idée originale est venue d'un rêve (ou peut-être qu'un cauchemar est une meilleure description !).
In a darkly comedic twist, an unassuming office clerk named Jim finds himself forcibly recruited into a secretive assassin organization. Tasked with controlling the population through absurd and bizarre methods of culling, Jim's mundane life takes a chaotic turn as he navigates his outrageous "To Do" list. This satirical exploration of office life contrasts the drudgery of a typical job with the absurdity of his new, deadly responsibilities.
The book provides a comprehensive analysis of the dismissal, a pivotal moment in political history, through fresh documents and interviews that reshape its narrative. It delves into the dynamics between key figures—Malcolm Fraser, Gough Whitlam, and Sir John Kerr—highlighting their ambitions and flaws. The authors investigate critical elements such as Buckingham Palace's stance on Kerr, potential collusion between Kerr and Fraser, and Kerr's interactions with High Court judges. The account is both vivid and dispassionate, revealing deep motivations and extensive deceit behind the event.
Covers the experience of a range of forms of sexual violence over women's lifetimes. Drawing on feminist theory, developing a critique of male research and quoting extensively from the women interviewed, the book develops feminist thought in several key areas.
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Through over sixty interviews, this book provides an in-depth look at the Australian Labor Government's tumultuous years from 2007 to 2013, highlighting the partnership and subsequent conflict between Kevin Rudd and Julia Gillard. It explores their initial successes against John Howard and the political pressures that led to their downfall. The author emphasizes a systemic crisis in Australian politics that threatens the well-being of the nation, presenting a compelling narrative filled with significant insights and revelations.
Set against a backdrop of hope and resilience, the narrative explores the transformative power of love through the lives of its characters. As they navigate personal challenges and societal expectations, their journeys reveal the profound impact of connection and understanding. Themes of destiny and the intertwining of lives highlight the importance of embracing love in its many forms, making it a poignant tale of human experience and emotional depth.
The problem of politics in international political thought
The book explores the historical interplay of politics, violence, and state relations through the perspectives of ten influential theorists, including Thucydides, Machiavelli, and Lenin. It examines how these thinkers address the complexities of war, revolutions, and terrorism, challenging the notion of the state as the ultimate authority in international affairs. Each theorist is analyzed in depth, highlighting their unique contributions beyond simplistic 'realist' versus 'moralist' frameworks, offering a nuanced understanding of political thought and its implications for contemporary issues.
COBOL remains a vital component of enterprise IT, handling billions of transactions daily. This book aims to facilitate innovation by connecting COBOL systems with modern Java and .NET technologies. It offers practical insights through real-world examples, explains object models for COBOL developers, and provides a comprehensive reference for Visual COBOL syntax. Additionally, it includes a free student development tools license for Visual Studio and Eclipse. Authored by Paul Kelly, a seasoned Micro Focus expert, the book is tailored for COBOL, Java, and .NET developers.