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Author: Hana Walker-Brown Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton ISBN: 1529348099 Category : Medical Languages : en Pages : 298
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A footballer dies of dementia, younger than he should. A teenage rugby player plays on through multiple blows - and never wakes up from the last one. A scientist reveals endemic brain disease in NFL players and is discredited. From the gladiator arenas of history to the rugby pitches of today, athletes have always forfeited their bodies for sport, with grievous bodily contact consistently celebrated as the ultimate performance of toughness and masculinity. But at what cost? This is the story of Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) - a degenerative brain disease caused by repeated blows to the head, and whose impact in the sporting world is only now coming to light. A Delicate Game is a searing investigation that explores the truth about brain injury in sport and beyond it, from the social dynamics that send young men into violent and dangerous pursuits, to the scientists searching for truth and the families living with the consequences - and it will change the way you think about sport forever. 'Beautifully written, deeply moving and absolutely mind-blowing' Julia Ebner 'A clarion call of great conviction and urgency' Irish Examiner
Author: Hana Walker-Brown Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton ISBN: 1529348099 Category : Medical Languages : en Pages : 298
Book Description
A footballer dies of dementia, younger than he should. A teenage rugby player plays on through multiple blows - and never wakes up from the last one. A scientist reveals endemic brain disease in NFL players and is discredited. From the gladiator arenas of history to the rugby pitches of today, athletes have always forfeited their bodies for sport, with grievous bodily contact consistently celebrated as the ultimate performance of toughness and masculinity. But at what cost? This is the story of Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) - a degenerative brain disease caused by repeated blows to the head, and whose impact in the sporting world is only now coming to light. A Delicate Game is a searing investigation that explores the truth about brain injury in sport and beyond it, from the social dynamics that send young men into violent and dangerous pursuits, to the scientists searching for truth and the families living with the consequences - and it will change the way you think about sport forever. 'Beautifully written, deeply moving and absolutely mind-blowing' Julia Ebner 'A clarion call of great conviction and urgency' Irish Examiner
Author: John le Carré Publisher: Penguin ISBN: 1101618027 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 346
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From the New York Times bestselling author of A Legacy of Spies. "A novel that beckons us beyond any and all expectations."—Jonathan Yardley, The Washington Post A counter-terrorist operation, code-named Wildlife, is being mounted on the British crown colony of Gibraltar. Its purpose: to capture and abduct a high-value jihadist arms buyer. Its authors: an ambitious Foreign Office Minister, a private defense contractor who is also his bosom friend, and a shady American CIA operative of the evangelical far-right. So delicate is the operation that even the Minister’s personal private secretary, Toby Bell, is not cleared for it. Three years later, a disgraced Special Forces Soldier delivers a message from the dead. Was Operation Wildlife the success it was cracked up to be—or a human tragedy that was ruthlessly covered up? Summoned by Sir Christopher “Kit” Probyn, retired British diplomat, to his decaying Cornish manor house, and closely observed by Kit’s daughter, Emily, Toby must choose between his conscience and duty to his Service. If the only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing, how can he keep silent?
Author: Christopher Maxwell Publisher: ISBN: Category : Art Languages : en Pages : 190
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Abstract: The Corning Museum of Glass [CMoG], New York, was founded in 1951 on the ancestral land of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy. Over the subsequent decades, it grew to become the world's most comprehensive collection of glass spanning more than 35 centuries of global glassmaking. Beginning with fewer than 1,000 objects, the institution's collection database now contains in excess of 40,000 records. The majority of these relate to objects made before 1945 (i.e. the end of World War II), but details of their provenance is often incomplete. Provenance research is currently undertaken on all new acquisitions with a mandatory search of the Art Loss Register. However, to date, no systematic research has been undertaken in the Museum's own special collections and archives, housed in the Rakow Research Library, to ascertain how much Nazi-era provenance information can be extracted and collated from CMoG's own records and library resources. Using the archives, records and correspondence of specific private collectors who were active during the Nazi era, and whose collections are now at CMoG, along with auction catalogues held in the Rakow Research Library's special collections, this thesis will endeavor to extract and consolidate the Nazi-era provenance of discrete groups of objects within the Museum's collection of European glass roughly spanning the period 1200-1900. These parameters have primarily been determined by the area of curatorial responsibility held by the author and the feasibility of consulting the necessary papers and objects within the remit of this project. The field of Nazi-era provenance research has evolved into a highly sophisticated discipline quite distinct from the histories of art and collecting. Consequently, the role of provenance researcher is widely recognized as beyond the professional remit of the museum curator. Drawing on the skill set of an art-historically trained curator, and with an emphasis on material literacy, the principal goal of this thesis is to present a cogent body of collections information that will demonstrate, not eliminate, the need for specialist Nazi-era provenance research in order to define, consider and respond to outstanding provenance issues as they pertain to CMoG0́9s collection of European glass, and to investigations into the Nazi-era provenance of glass elsewhere.
Author: Matthew Sprange Publisher: Abaddon Books ISBN: 1849974306 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 237
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Lucius Kane, thief and Shadowmage, now rules over the thieves’ guild in the city of Turnitia. The new ruling lord has proven willing to work with the thieves, and relations with the beggars and Shadowmages guilds are relaxed and friendly. Now, however, an ancient artefact calls to Lucius, one that will unlock the secrets of his own heritage. But such power inevitably attracts others, determined to harness its mystical energies for their own ends; and a game of brinksmanship erupts between the two great empires, Vos and Pontaine.Will Lucius be prepared to pay his legacy’s price and find out who he truly is?
Author: Eleanor Herman Publisher: Harlequin ISBN: 1460391268 Category : Young Adult Fiction Languages : en Pages : 111
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"Readers who love myth and magic will devour it!" —Alex Flinn, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Beastly "Fantasy just the way I like it." —Cinda Williams Chima, New York Times bestselling author of The Seven Realms series Fantasy, magic, royalty and danger swirl together in Voice of Gods, the ebook prequel to Legacy of Kings by New York Times bestselling author Eleanor Herman! As the end of an age approaches, gods whisper horrors, families scheme for power and one woman may hold the secret to a lost legacy. At nineteen, Ada of Caria yearns to take the Snake Blood throne from her mad older siblings. She seeks the help of a young orphaned girl named Helen, the first True Oracle to have walked the earth in more than three hundred years. Helen may be able to channel the voice of the gods, but she hates her gift and will do anything to get rid of it—even lie to her best friend, Myrtale, the priestess-princess of Epirus who is destined to marry King Philip II of Macedon even though she loves another. And in the shadows lurks a handsome green-eyed stranger who has more at stake—and more to lose—than anyone could possibly imagine. Amid jealousy and heartbreak, torrid affairs and secret rendezvous, it is spoken by the gods that either Helen or Myrtale—newly named Olympias—will carry the destiny of the known world within her womb. The prequel to Legacy of Kings, Voice of Gods traces the intricate web of love and betrayal that led up to the birth of history's most powerful leader, Alexander the Great.
Author: Arlind Sadiku Publisher: Arlind Sadiku ISBN: Category : Business & Economics Languages : en Pages : 70
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In his book "When Opportunity Calls" Arlind Sadiku emphasises the importance of being prepared for opportunities and taking action when they arise. He argues that success is not just about luck, but also about being able to recognize and seize opportunities when they come your way. Arlind Sadiku shares his own experiences as an entrepreneur and offers practical advice on how to build a mindset and skills that can help you succeed in business and in life. Through his book, he encourages readers to embrace change, take calculated risks, never stop learning and so much more. Ultimately, "When Opportunity Calls" is a valuable resource for anyone who wants to make the most of their opportunities and achieve their goals.
Author: Adrienne Young Publisher: Wednesday Books ISBN: 1250823730 Category : Young Adult Fiction Languages : en Pages : 334
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New York Times bestselling author Adrienne Young returns with The Last Legacy, a captivating standalone about family and blood ties, reinventing yourself, and controlling your own destiny. When a letter from her uncle Henrik arrives on Bryn Roth's eighteenth birthday, summoning her back to Bastian, Bryn is eager to prove herself and finally take her place in her long-lost family. Henrik has plans for Bryn, but she must win everyone’s trust if she wants to hold any power in the delicate architecture of the family. It doesn’t take long for her to see that the Roths are entangled in shadows. Despite their growing influence in upscale Bastian, their hands are still in the kind of dirty business that got Bryn’s parents killed years ago. With a forbidden romance to contend with and dangerous work ahead, the cost of being accepted into the Roths may be more than Bryn can pay.
Author: David O. Dowling Publisher: Yale University Press ISBN: 0300215843 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 440
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A vibrant history of the renowned and often controversial Iowa Writers' Workshop and its celebrated alumni and faculty As the world's preeminent creative writing program, the Iowa Writers' Workshop has produced an astonishing number of distinguished writers and poets since its establishment in 1936. Its alumni and faculty include twenty-eight Pulitzer Prize winners, six U.S. poet laureates, and numerous National Book Award winners. This volume follows the program from its rise to prominence in the early 1940s under director Paul Engle, who promoted the "workshop" method of classroom peer criticism. Meant to simulate the rigors of editorial and critical scrutiny in the publishing industry, this educational style created an environment of both competition and community, cooperation and rivalry. Focusing on some of the exceptional authors who have participated in the program--such as Flannery O'Connor, Dylan Thomas, Kurt Vonnegut, Jane Smiley, Sandra Cisneros, T. C. Boyle, and Marilynne Robinson--David Dowling examines how the Iowa Writers' Workshop has shaped professional authorship, publishing industries, and the course of American literature.
Author: Eric Landree Publisher: Rand Corporation ISBN: 0833049097 Category : Business & Economics Languages : en Pages : 65
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This description of the application of the RAND Corporation's PortMan portfolio analysis and management method and Delphi consensus-building method for the National Security Agency (NSA) Information Sharing Services (ISS) division highlights how these methods enable the data-driven analysis of project portfolios and the allocation of research and development (R&D) and operations and maintenance (O&M) resources according to value, risk, and cost.
Author: Ron Legarski Publisher: SolveForce ISBN: Category : Computers Languages : en Pages : 182
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The Comprehensive Guide to Databases offers an in-depth exploration into the dynamic world of database technology. This guide is designed for a wide audience, from beginners to seasoned professionals, aiming to enhance their understanding of database management. It covers the foundations of database technology, including relational databases, NoSQL solutions, and advanced topics such as distributed systems, big data analytics, and the role of AI and machine learning in database management. With detailed explanations of key concepts, practical applications, and real-world case studies, this book provides readers with the skills necessary to design, implement, and manage database systems effectively. The guide also looks toward the future of database technology, examining emerging trends like cloud databases, data security, and regulatory compliance, making it an essential resource for anyone looking to master the art of database management in the modern digital landscape.
Author: Hana Walker-Brown
Author: Hana Walker-Brown
Author: John le Carré
Author: Christopher Maxwell
Author: Matthew Sprange
Author: Eleanor Herman
Author: Arlind Sadiku
Author: Adrienne Young
Author: David O. Dowling
Author: Eric Landree
Author: Ron Legarski