Most Popular Books by Dan Smith

Ylva, a young Viking girl, is swept by a storm to England where she is orphaned. Determined to avenge her mother''s death, she tracks the killer north. But when a stranger steps in, Ylva has to choose between vengeance and trust.

Detective Chief Inspector Harry Fathers of Scotland Yard''s Serious Crimes Squad investigates the disappearance of a top British research scientist in this tautly written thriller of police procedure.

This book offers critical engagements with four objects from the nineteenth century: The ruins of the Crystal Palace in Sydenham and the dinosaurs that remain, the Albert Memorial in Kensington Gardens, Oxford’s Pitt Rivers Museum and the short novel by H.G. Wells – The Time Machine. These provide very different forms of encounter, but are bound by the shadow of the Great Exhibition of 1851.This immense spectacle helped forge our understanding of display, surveillance and commodity. This legacy can be detected in the development of the modern museum and gallery as well as the shaping of spaces and structures of trade, commerce and political display, denying any possibility of conceptually separating these sites. Linked by a cumulative narrative that binds the mid nineteenth century to the early twenty-first, these four objects are identified as formative traces of the past within the present. They provide models for critical thought and suggest answers to the problematic conditions that they present as ideologically specific relics from a previous age. ,

A ground- breaking experiment at a new research farm quickly grows out of control in this modern take on Day of the Triffids from master of creepy sci-fi Dan Smith. When Pete, Krish and Nancy read a story in the local paper about weird gunk being found in a field where sheep have gone missing next to Hilltop House, they''re sure there''s a mystery to be investigated. The new research farm at Hilltop is working on the creation of new bio-fuels, but when a storm knocks out the power in the local area and something escapes from the farm, it''s clear that the research has gone horribly wrong ... Can the brave trio save the village in their most terrifying adventure yet?

This book, first published in 1980, is a close analysis of Britain’s defence policy in the latter years of the Cold War. It examines the factors that limited the choices available to the governments of the day, including technological advances, costs, changes in the balance of power, strategic thinking in both West and East, and the consequent implications for the development of forces and arms.

Depicts the causes and consequences of modern conflict.

The completely up-to-date edition of this invaluable classic reference allows the reader a global overview of the elements that define the opening of the twenty-first century. * The World at War * The Rise of Globalization * Control of the Seas * Control of Space * Superpowers * Population Growth * Urbanization * Traffic * Energy Use * Global Warming * Biodiversity * Stock Markets * Human Rights * Children''s Rights * The Internet and Digital Media * Investment * Health and Disease Using a mainly visual analysis of data in full-color maps and graphics, Dan Smith gives shape and meaning to the statistics.

Set off from London and travel across the globe. Then try to make it back! In Lonely Planet Kids'' Around the World in 50 Ways, kids choose their favourite routes and transportation, from tuk-tuks and sleds, to steamboats and hot-air balloons. They''ll visit famous cities and exotic, far-flung places - and learn amazing facts about each destination along the way. But they''ll need to be careful: not every path will take them where they want to go! Welcome to the Tower of London! That''s the starting point of this amazing adventure. But what''s the next leg of the journey? That depends on the transportation chosen. Once aboard, kids can discover all about these amazing machines and how they work. Then upon arriving at their next destination, they''ll get to explore the local area and see what makes it so interesting and unique. With over 20 possible routes, who knows where they''ll end up? About Lonely Planet Kids: Come explore! Let''s start an adventure. Lonely Planet Kids excites and educates children about the amazing world around them. Combining astonishing facts, quirky humour and eye-catching imagery, we ignite their curiosity and encourage them to discover more about our planet. Every book draws on our huge team of global experts to help share our continual fascination with what makes the world such a diverse and magnificent place - inspiring children at home and in school. Important Notice: The digital edition of this book may not contain all of the images found in the physical edition.

"The State of the World Atlas provides a unique visual survey of economic, political, and social trends as the world enters the twenty first century. By translating key indicators into full-color maps and graphics, it presents in easily understandable form the new challenges posed to nations around the world by powerful security alliances; a global economy fueled by international finance and multinational corporations; popular pressures for decentralization and greater democracy; and an upsurge of nationalism."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved

"The State of War and Peace Atlas brings together a global picture of the bloody costs of war: the death tolls; the plight of refugees; lasting environmental damage; the collapse of whole states. It closes on a tentative note of hope by mapping the world of peace diplomacy and our global peacekeeping processes."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved

This book gives the reader a coherent view of the issues involved in designing, developing, and implementing database systems. The book shows how straightforward techniques for logical and physical design can be used to reason about the many complex issues and tradeoffs involved in designing and implementing data-intensive systems.

Dan Smith presents a comprehensive and easy-to-use reference that provides a global overview of conflicts and military trends at the start of the 21st century.

Economic analysis of public expenditure for arms, defence and military personnel in OECD countries since the 1950s - discusses the role of interest groups in fostering international and national level militarism; explains economic implications of military spending under market economy conditions; includes industrial aspects in a feasibility study of disarmament; considers the role of USSR militarism. References, statistical tables.

A series of articles on the struggle for aboriginal government that appeared in The Toronto Star in September, 1991.

The 2016 Manitoba election campaign began after more drama than any in the past two decades. Yet, the province basks in prolonged economic growth and Winnipeg continues to experience a public renaissance. So why does political discontent roil through the province? The governing New Democrats have weakened and demoralized themselves. The opposition Progressive Conservatives foresee victory but project little assurance of success. The Liberals ride a wave of popularity in Winnipeg, though appear fragile. What is going on and what will the campaign amount to? A team of two dozen political experts—academics, policy experts, and journalists—is following the campaign and will contribute their findings to Understanding the Manitoba Election 2016: Parties, Leaders, Campaigns, and Issues. Contributions will cover a wide range of themes, including public opinion, media coverage, voter turnout, Indigenous issues, fiscal and social policy, and the relation of Manitoba politics to recent developments across Canada. To be released on May 6, 2016, two weeks after the election, the open-access publication will provide early analysis and insights into the decision that Manitoba voters have made. Published in association with the University of Manitoba’s Duff Roblin Chair in Government.

In a modern recurring revenue business it is impossible to scale without treating sales as a science. In this first book of the Sales Blueprints series, Jacco Van Der Kooij and Fernando Pizarro break down the science of sales into its basic elements. Unlike any book before it, The SaaS Sales Method exposes the math the underpins each stage in revenue production, from marketing, to sales, to customer success, and infers how revenue leaders should structure their processes, organizations, and training in each.By linking all three functions, The SaaS Sales Method provides a framework for the modern revenue leader to understand and improve their entire system, shifting from what the authors call a superstar culture to a science culture in the process.While subsequent books in the series go into depth on the specifics of each revenue function and the skills needed to succeed in each, The SaaS Sales Method is the glue that holds the entire approach together.

The ultimate guide for Sales Development Representatives, also known as SDRs. In this book you will learn the most advanced prospecting sales skills from recognized leaders in the sales profession. Covering everything from determining the right fit to going deeper and understanding what a customer''s real pain is, The SaaS Sales Method for Sales Development Representatives: How to Prospect for Customers helps sales leaders, sales managers, and individual salespeople understand what it takes to succeed and provides step by step instructions.