Author: Allan Folsom
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 0765313057
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 706
Book Description
To investigate the killing of a former girlfriend, her child, and her congressman husband, former LAPD detective Nicholas Marten comes out of hiding and stumbles upon a secret, illegal bioweapons program.
The Machiavelli Covenant
Author: Allan Folsom
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 0765313057
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 706
Book Description
To investigate the killing of a former girlfriend, her child, and her congressman husband, former LAPD detective Nicholas Marten comes out of hiding and stumbles upon a secret, illegal bioweapons program.
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 0765313057
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 706
Book Description
To investigate the killing of a former girlfriend, her child, and her congressman husband, former LAPD detective Nicholas Marten comes out of hiding and stumbles upon a secret, illegal bioweapons program.
The Hadrian Memorandum
Author: Allan Folsom
Publisher: Macmillan + ORM
ISBN: 142991839X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 654
Book Description
The sequel to Allan Folsom's New York Times bestselling The Machiavelli Covenant! When an ocean of oil is found beneath Equatorial Guinea, the discovery sets of an international plot to overthrow the nation's corrupt government. Nicholas Marten has come face to face with the world's most dangerous men---secret global alliances that go back centuries and involve those at the highest ranks of political power and economic influence. Marten is a man on the run, constantly in fear of his life. He knows too much. He has no one to trust, except the one man who may be his only true friend . . . the President of the United States, John Henry Harris. Murder, suspense, and deceit shadow Marten every inch of the way as his harrowing journey takes him to Berlin, to the Portuguese Riviera, and finally to the always-mysterious Lisbon. At stake is the struggle for control of an ocean of oil, and with it the constantly shifting line between good and evil, love and hate, law and politics. Its cost, thousands of human lives. Its cause, a top secret agreement called The Hadrian Memorandum. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Publisher: Macmillan + ORM
ISBN: 142991839X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 654
Book Description
The sequel to Allan Folsom's New York Times bestselling The Machiavelli Covenant! When an ocean of oil is found beneath Equatorial Guinea, the discovery sets of an international plot to overthrow the nation's corrupt government. Nicholas Marten has come face to face with the world's most dangerous men---secret global alliances that go back centuries and involve those at the highest ranks of political power and economic influence. Marten is a man on the run, constantly in fear of his life. He knows too much. He has no one to trust, except the one man who may be his only true friend . . . the President of the United States, John Henry Harris. Murder, suspense, and deceit shadow Marten every inch of the way as his harrowing journey takes him to Berlin, to the Portuguese Riviera, and finally to the always-mysterious Lisbon. At stake is the struggle for control of an ocean of oil, and with it the constantly shifting line between good and evil, love and hate, law and politics. Its cost, thousands of human lives. Its cause, a top secret agreement called The Hadrian Memorandum. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
The Day After Tomorrow
Author: Allan Folsom
Publisher: Little Brown
ISBN: 9780316288293
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 1244
Book Description
The time is now. In Paris, an American surgeon named Paul Osborn sees the man who murdered his father and tries to kill him.
Publisher: Little Brown
ISBN: 9780316288293
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 1244
Book Description
The time is now. In Paris, an American surgeon named Paul Osborn sees the man who murdered his father and tries to kill him.
The Exile
Author: Allan Folsom
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 0765309467
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 705
Book Description
Rendered mute after a traumatic attack, a beautiful young woman and her LAPD rookie brother find themselves enmeshed in a government conspiracy that forces them to outmaneuver an international hit man and a power-hungry baroness.
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 0765309467
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 705
Book Description
Rendered mute after a traumatic attack, a beautiful young woman and her LAPD rookie brother find themselves enmeshed in a government conspiracy that forces them to outmaneuver an international hit man and a power-hungry baroness.
Niccolò Machiavelli
Author: Corrado Vivanti
Publisher: Princeton University Press
ISBN: 0691196893
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 279
Book Description
"Introduction to Medieval Europe 300-1500 provides a comprehensive survey of this complex and varied formative period of European history, covering themes as diverse as barbarian migrations, the impact of Christianization, the formation of nations and states, the emergence of an expansionist commercial economy, the growth of cities, the Crusades, the effects of plague, and the intellectual and cultural life of the Middle Ages. The book explores the driving forces behind the formation of medieval society and the directions in which it developed and changed. In doing this, the authors cover a wide geographic expanse, including Western interactions with the Byzantine Empire and the Islamic World."--Provided by publisher.
Publisher: Princeton University Press
ISBN: 0691196893
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 279
Book Description
"Introduction to Medieval Europe 300-1500 provides a comprehensive survey of this complex and varied formative period of European history, covering themes as diverse as barbarian migrations, the impact of Christianization, the formation of nations and states, the emergence of an expansionist commercial economy, the growth of cities, the Crusades, the effects of plague, and the intellectual and cultural life of the Middle Ages. The book explores the driving forces behind the formation of medieval society and the directions in which it developed and changed. In doing this, the authors cover a wide geographic expanse, including Western interactions with the Byzantine Empire and the Islamic World."--Provided by publisher.
Machiavelliana
Author: Michael Jackson
Publisher: BRILL
ISBN: 9004365516
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 357
Book Description
In Machiavelliana Michael Jackson and Damian Grace offer a comprehensive study of the uses and abuses of Niccolò Machiavelli’s name in society generally and in academic fields distant from his intellectual origins. It assesses the appropriation of Machiavelli in didactic works in management, social psychology, and primatology, scholarly texts in leaderships studies, as well as novels, plays, commercial enterprises, television dramas, operas, rap music, Mach IV scales, children’s books, and more. The book audits, surveys, examines, and evaluates this Machiavelliana against wider claims about Machiavelli. It explains the origins of Machiavelli’s reputation and the spread of his fame as the foundation for the many uses and misuses of his name. They conclude by redressing the most persistent distortions of Machiavelli.
Publisher: BRILL
ISBN: 9004365516
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 357
Book Description
In Machiavelliana Michael Jackson and Damian Grace offer a comprehensive study of the uses and abuses of Niccolò Machiavelli’s name in society generally and in academic fields distant from his intellectual origins. It assesses the appropriation of Machiavelli in didactic works in management, social psychology, and primatology, scholarly texts in leaderships studies, as well as novels, plays, commercial enterprises, television dramas, operas, rap music, Mach IV scales, children’s books, and more. The book audits, surveys, examines, and evaluates this Machiavelliana against wider claims about Machiavelli. It explains the origins of Machiavelli’s reputation and the spread of his fame as the foundation for the many uses and misuses of his name. They conclude by redressing the most persistent distortions of Machiavelli.
The Exile
Author: Allan Folsom
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 9780765348357
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 708
Book Description
Rendered mute after a traumatic attack, a beautiful young woman and her LAPD rookie brother find themselves enmeshed in a government conspiracy that forces them to outmaneuver an international hit man and a power-hungry baroness.
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 9780765348357
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 708
Book Description
Rendered mute after a traumatic attack, a beautiful young woman and her LAPD rookie brother find themselves enmeshed in a government conspiracy that forces them to outmaneuver an international hit man and a power-hungry baroness.
Modern Political Thought
Author: David Wootton
Publisher: Hackett Publishing
ISBN: 9780872203419
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 964
Book Description
Presents unabridged works and substantive abridgments in preeminent translations, along with balanced, lucid, sophisticated introductions. This book includes a wide and balanced selection of many of the more important texts of modern political thought. To its great credit, it provides pertinent excerpts from frequently neglected authors, such as Calvin and Hume, which it nicely juxtaposes appear to be good, and the introductions to each section help to situate the writers in their historical and intellectual context and to alert students to some of the central issues that arise in the texts. This book offers an economical and useful approach to modern political thought.
Publisher: Hackett Publishing
ISBN: 9780872203419
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 964
Book Description
Presents unabridged works and substantive abridgments in preeminent translations, along with balanced, lucid, sophisticated introductions. This book includes a wide and balanced selection of many of the more important texts of modern political thought. To its great credit, it provides pertinent excerpts from frequently neglected authors, such as Calvin and Hume, which it nicely juxtaposes appear to be good, and the introductions to each section help to situate the writers in their historical and intellectual context and to alert students to some of the central issues that arise in the texts. This book offers an economical and useful approach to modern political thought.
Machiavelli, Hobbes, and Rousseau
Author: John Plamenatz
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 019964506X
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 322
Book Description
This volume presents lucid and insightful lectures on three great figures from the history of political thought. It explores a range of themes in the political thought of Machiavelli Hobbes, and Rousseau.
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 019964506X
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 322
Book Description
This volume presents lucid and insightful lectures on three great figures from the history of political thought. It explores a range of themes in the political thought of Machiavelli Hobbes, and Rousseau.
I'll Make You an Offer You Can't Refuse
Author: Michael Franzese
Publisher: Thomas Nelson Inc
ISBN: 1595554270
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 175
Book Description
What can a one-time mob boss teach you about how to run a business? I'll Make You an Offer You Can't Refuse, written by a former member of the Colombo crime family, promises an insider's view of the mob that will change the way you do business forever. The first thing you'll learn? Get a plan, work it hard, be smart, and surround yourself with people who know how to help you reach your goals--people like Michael Franzese. At the height of his involvement in the mafia, Franzese ran rackets that earned him millions of dollars every week. After serving his time, Franzese quit the mob and dedicated his life to making a positive impact on the world by sharing what he's learned along the way. Now, he's a consultant who has helped everyone from high-powered executives to small business owners learn how to make the most out of their businesses--and, more importantly, how to do it honestly. As one of the few who quit the mob and lived to tell his story, Franzese has a unique perspective on how the mafia does business. Packed with hard-won experience, street smarts, and just a pinch of philosophy, I'll Make You an Offer You Can't Refuse shares the professional advice (and the life lessons) that Franzese learned firsthand, including: The importance of cutting to the chase The value of having a good crew How to start learning from your failures The danger of bending the rules How to come out ahead in your negotiations Why you should lead with your brain instead of your mouth How to think about real success Business is business. Let your friend Franzese give you a tip or two about how to run yours better.
Publisher: Thomas Nelson Inc
ISBN: 1595554270
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 175
Book Description
What can a one-time mob boss teach you about how to run a business? I'll Make You an Offer You Can't Refuse, written by a former member of the Colombo crime family, promises an insider's view of the mob that will change the way you do business forever. The first thing you'll learn? Get a plan, work it hard, be smart, and surround yourself with people who know how to help you reach your goals--people like Michael Franzese. At the height of his involvement in the mafia, Franzese ran rackets that earned him millions of dollars every week. After serving his time, Franzese quit the mob and dedicated his life to making a positive impact on the world by sharing what he's learned along the way. Now, he's a consultant who has helped everyone from high-powered executives to small business owners learn how to make the most out of their businesses--and, more importantly, how to do it honestly. As one of the few who quit the mob and lived to tell his story, Franzese has a unique perspective on how the mafia does business. Packed with hard-won experience, street smarts, and just a pinch of philosophy, I'll Make You an Offer You Can't Refuse shares the professional advice (and the life lessons) that Franzese learned firsthand, including: The importance of cutting to the chase The value of having a good crew How to start learning from your failures The danger of bending the rules How to come out ahead in your negotiations Why you should lead with your brain instead of your mouth How to think about real success Business is business. Let your friend Franzese give you a tip or two about how to run yours better.