The Lucy Effect
The Lucy Effect

Author: Derek Mellor

Publisher: AuthorHouse

Published: 2015-01-23

Total Pages: 285

ISBN-13: 1496999134

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The Lucy Effect is a fast-moving story set in the early part of the First World War. In May 1915, the sinking by the Germans of the British ocean liner RMS Lusitaniaor Lucy, as she was affectionately knownhad consequences far beyond the tragic death of its crew and passengers. The sinking led to riots in Liverpool with xenophobic mobs intent on avenging the deaths of seamen and passengers. In this story, a father and son of German origin get caught up in this situation and find themselves separated in traumatic circumstances. The race is on for them to be re united. But is this going to happen? The odds are stacked against them. Will the help of a charming Irish entrepreneur and exotic Hong Kong detective be enough as the father escapes from an internment camp on the Isle of Man and the boy finds himself incarcerated in an orphanage in Liverpool under the influence of a violent man with a terrible secret?

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Publisher: Brill Archive

Published:

Total Pages: 162

ISBN-13:

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P Is For Peloton
P Is For Peloton

Author: Suze Clemitson

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Published: 2015-10-08

Total Pages: 161

ISBN-13: 1472912861

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A perfect gift book for all cycling fans - the A-Z of cycling from Arrivée to Zoetemelk. Beautifully illustrated by renowned cycling artist Mark Fairhurst, P is for Peloton is packed with fun facts from the amazing to the bizarre, and stories about the greatest riders in the sport. Ever wanted to know the difference between your flamme rouge and your lanterne rouge? This is the book for you - or the cycling obsessive in your life.

Verhandelingen
Verhandelingen

Author: Koninklijk Nederlands Geologisch Mijnbouwkundig Genootschap

Publisher:

Published: 1925

Total Pages: 764

ISBN-13:

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Bicycle
Bicycle

Author: DK

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2016-05-17

Total Pages: 258

ISBN-13: 1465455302

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From wooden bicycles and spoon brakes to recumbent bikes and carbon fiber rims, take a visual journey through the beautiful engineering history of the bicycle. Bicycle is an extraordinary celebration of the history of cycling, from BMX and mountain biking to track and road racing. Ride through the sport's history and discover classic and cutting-edge bicycles, following the evolution of cycling throughout the decades. Stunning photography gives you a detailed look at bicycles through the ages, with key annotations and statistics to ensure you don't miss a detail. Discover the moments in history that sparked inspiration and the people who pushed the limits in design and engineering to perfect performance and enjoyment. Ideal for anyone with a love for cycling, Bicycle features modern-day high-performance bikes and bike technology, along with profiles of famous cyclists, and iconic manufacturers and brands. With detailed images, maps, and histories of key races and competitions, this book is a stylish and fascinating addition to any cycling enthusiast's collection. Reviews: "This well-priced reference will thrill readers of all ages." - Booklist

A Righteous Gentile
A Righteous Gentile

Author: Augusto Ferrera

Publisher: iUniverse

Published: 2009-12-31

Total Pages: 497

ISBN-13: 1440199205

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It is the early 1970s when Peter Kramer, a special envoy to the president of the United States, successfully concludes an Arab-Israeli peace treaty. A few weeks before the official signing, Kramers secret past is discovered and threatens to wreck not only the treaty, but also the precarious balance of world peace. It seems Kramer is not who he appears to be. This startling revelation sets into motion a course of events with roots planted during the Holocaust that now have crept into the highest echelons of international politics and financeand the events seem to be unstoppable unless some of the players are eliminated. Baruch Ben-David, the prime minister of Israel, owes his life to Kramer and is willing to prove his gratitude many times over. Meanwhile, Simon Jensen, the egocentric president of the United States, appears mentally unstable; and Paul Cline, a political assassin, faces his most difficult challenge. At the center of this deadly paradox stands Peter Kramer himself as he walks a thin moral tightrope between being a traitor to his people or a traitor to himself.

Handelaren en handlangers
Handelaren en handlangers

Author: H.M.C. de Jonge

Publisher: BRILL

Published: 2021-12-06

Total Pages: 217

ISBN-13: 9004487557

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Deze economisch-antropologische studie gaat over de rol van handelaren en handelsallianties in het proces van economische verandering dat in de tweede helft van de negentiende eeuw op het eiland Madura op gang kwam na de invoering van het rechtstreekse koloniale bestuur. Het boek begint met een uiteenzetting over de sociaal-geografische omstandigheden en de historische achtergronden van het proces van economische veranderingen, waarbij het eiland geleidelijk werd betrokken in het Indonesische handelsverkeer. In het tweede deel wordt ingegaan op de economie van het dorp Prenduan, waar De Jonge een jaar veldwerk deed, is een van de belangrijkste handelsplaatsen aan de zuidkust van Madura. Sinds de ontsluiting van het eiland spelen handelaren uit het dorp een voortrekkers rol in de Madurese economie. Het laatste deel van het boek beschrijft de belangrijkste groep ondernemers uit het dorp, de tabakshandelaren. Tabak vormt het voornaamste produkt van Madura. Handelaren uit Prenduan beheersen de handel in het oostelijke deel van het eiland en monopoliseren de belangrijke handelscontacten met Java. Hun activiteiten zijn in belangrijke mate bevorderd door de verbreiding en verfijning van de islam. Dankzij deze godsdienst konden ze zich als groep emanciperen en hun positie legitimeren. De ontwikkelingen in de takbakswereld zijn in hoge mate representatief voor de veranderingen in andere handelssectoren. De auteur verschaft in dit boek nieuwe inzichten in de aard van economische ontwikkeling in perifere gebieden, rol van handelaren in dit proces en de relatie handel en islam.