New Releases by Chris Mooney

The conversation, sometimes heated, about the influence of Christianity on the writings of J.R.R. Tolkien has a long history. What has been lacking is a forum for a civilized discussion about the topic, as well as a chronological overview of the major arguments and themes that have engaged scholars about the impact of Christianity on Tolkien''s oeuvre, with particular reference to The Lord of the Rings. The Ring and the Cross addresses these two needs through an articulate and authoritative analyses of Tolkien''s Roman Catholicism and the role it plays in understanding his writings. The volume''s contributors deftly explain the kinds of interpretations put forward and evidence marshaled when arguing for or against religious influence. The Ring and the Cross invites readers to draw their own conclusions about a subject that has fascinated Tolkien enthusiasts since the publication of his masterpiece, The Lord of the Rings.

Die Bostoner Kriminaltechnikerin Darby McCormick ermittelt in ihrem 3. Fall. Diesmal muss sie den brutalen Mord an einer Frau aufklären. Die Verwirrung ist gross, als der verstörte 13-jährige Sohn der Toten darauf besteht, nur mit dem Polizisten Thomas McCormick zu sprechen: Darbys Vater ist seit Jahren tot.

Jack Casey, ehemaliger FBI-Profiler, ist entsetzt: Der Mord an einer ganzen Familie in einem Vorort von Boston weist ähnliche Muster auf wie die Verbrechen des Serientäters, dem Jacks Frau vor einigen Jahren zum Opfer fiel. Jack stösst bei den Ermittlungen auf ein obskures Experiment des FBI.

I sitt eget hjem blir en tenåringsjente brutalt kidnappet. Under verandaen på utsiden av huset finner Darby McCormick en utmagret og herjet kvinne som ikke kan gjøre rede for seg. Fem år har gått siden hun ble bortført, og det er først nå hun har klart å unnslippe fangevokterne sine. Før enda flere liv går tapt haster det å finne den bortførte tenåringen og stedet der kvinnen ble holdt fanget. Politiet jakter etter en sadistisk drapsmann som har holdt på i mer enn 20 år. I tillegg finnes det en tilknytning til Darbys egen fortid. Dette er den første boken i en serie om etterforsker Darby McCormick.

An investigation into climate change and increasingly dangerous hurricanes from the New York Times–bestselling author of The Republican War on Science. A leading science journalist delves into a red-hot debate in meteorology: whether the increasing ferocity of hurricanes is connected to global warming. In the wake of Katrina, Chris Mooney follows the careers of leading scientists on either side of the argument through the 2006 hurricane season, tracing how the media, special interests, politics, and the weather itself have skewed and amplified what was already a fraught scientific debate. As Mooney puts it: “Scientists, like hurricanes, do extraordinary things at high wind speeds.” Mooney—a New Orleans native, host of the Point of Inquiry podcast, and author of The Republican Brain—has written “a well-researched, nuanced book” that closely examines whether we as a society should be held responsible for making hurricanes even bigger monsters than they already are (The New York Times). “Mooney serves his readers as both an empiricist who gathers data and an analyst who puts it into context. The result is an important book, whose author succeeds admirably in both his roles.” —The Plain Dealer “Engaging and readable . . . Mooney catches real science in the act and, in so doing, weaves a story as intriguing as it is important.” —Los Angeles Times Book Review “Mooney has hit upon an important and controversial topic, and attacks it with vigor.” —The Boston Globe “An absorbing, informed account of the politics behind a pressing contemporary controversy.” —Kirkus Reviews

In this riveting thriller, a female police officer discovers that the serial killer she''s tracking is a psychopath from her past--and she''s next on his list. Absolutely gripping suspense.--Michael Connelly.

Featuring North America''s foremost thriller authors, Thriller is the first collection of pure thriller stories ever published. Offering up heart-pumping tales of suspense in all its guises are thirty-two of the most critically acclaimed and award-winning names in the business. From the signature characters that made such authors as David Morrell and John Lescroart famous, to four of the hottest new voices in the genre, this blockbuster will tantalize and terrify. Lock the doors, draw the shades, pull up the covers and be prepared for Thriller to keep you up all night.

In his 2005 bestseller, The Republican War on Science, journalist Chris Mooney made the case that, again and again, even overwhelming scientific consensus has met immovable political obstacles. And, again and again, those obstacles have arisen on the right—from the Bush administration, from coalitions of Republicans and from individually powerful Republicans. As the new paperback edition announces, Mooney’s book, “brings this whole story together for the first time, weaving the disparate strands of the attack on science into a compelling and frightening account of our government’s increasing unwillingness to distinguish between legitimate research and ideologically driven pseudoscience.” Looking for a Fight: Is There a Republican War on Science? started life as a ‘book event’—an online, roundtable-style critical symposium on Mooney’s work, hosted at Crooked Timber (crookedtimber.org). Eight contributors offered reviews, discussion and critical commentary. And Mooney responded to his critics.

A collection of thirty tales of suspense features contributions from Heather Graham, Lincoln Child, Denise Hamilton, Michael Palmer, Douglas Preston, Alex Kava, Michael Palmer, and John Lescroart.

In this book, you will find fun and challenging games and drills that will help anyone from the elite athlete to the weekend warrior. It is an exceptional resource to help coaches add competition and fun to athletes'' conditioning programmes. This book will help push your athletes to work harder, get in better shape, and train at their full potential.

Ondanks een stalkverbod zet een jonge vader de vermoedelijke moordenaar van zijn dochtertje onder druk.

Presents a discussion of how Republican conservative positions on the environment, abortion, evolution, and health and safety regulations have impeded the independence of Federal science agencies and distorted the findings of scientific research.

C''est contre l''avis de Jess, son épouse, qu''un jour Mike emmène Sarah, sa fillette de six ans, faire de la luge... et l''enfant disparaît. Les recherches ne donnent rien, hormis qu''un homme en jean, gants noirs et parka bleue a été vu en compagnie de la victime juste avant que celle-ci ne soit enlevée. Le kidnappeur serait-il le père Francis Jonah, un prêtre défroqué que la rumeur publique s''accorde à reconnaître coupable d''autres enlèvements ? Mike en est persuadé et se lance dans une enquête qui lui vaudra une peine probatoire tout contact avec l''ancien ecclésiastique lui est interdit. Jusqu''au jour où le vêtement que portait Sarah est retrouvé, dressé en croix, à l''endroit où, année après année, Mike dépose des fleurs en souvenir de sa fille...

Ancien profileur du FBI, Jack Casey est devenu inspecteur de police, près de Boston, dans l''espoir de refaire sa vie après le meurtre de sa femme. Mais, un jour, un étrange appel au secours va le ramener en enfer. Avant même d''arriver sur les lieux, il sent le coup fourré : un homme est ligoté devant sa femme et ses deux enfants égorgés - et ce n''est pas la victime mais le tueur qui l''a appelé. La maison, Jack Casey le comprend immédiatement, est piégée. Ainsi débute une série de meurtres orchestrée par un redoutable assassin, le " Marchand de sable ". Mais pourquoi est-il entré en contact avec Jack ? Une question à laquelle Casey doit absolument répondre s''il veut empêcher le tueur de récidiver. Le prix à payer sera terrifiant. Torture psychologique et descente dans les abîmes de la cruauté font tout le sel de ce thriller haletant.

Meet Chris and Elliott. Both are hard working American students in high school. Both live normal lives like everyone else. Ya, right. After being accepted into one of the most prized private schools in Japan the two find themselves involved in an adventure that will rock the rest of their lives. Not only are the two not your average students, they are both exceptional martial artists with powers passed down for centuries, powers that both shock and baffle their exchange family’s daughter, Yui. Add a little humor, a pinch of romance and a butt load of martial arts action and you’ve got one of the greatest martial arts epics of all time.

Determined to raise an independent daughter, Mike defies his overprotective wife and is horrified when their child disappears, a situation that culminates in a search for answers when the only suspect becomes terminally ill.