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Dirty Bomb Crisis, Jim Scott Books #29, brings back Fred and Rosemary Dupree, who are invited to spend a vacation with Jim and Holly Scott, so the four of them can get better acquainted, after their experience together in Assassin I Am. On their way to the island nation of Dominica, they stop at the Cayman Islands for a day or two, because Jim has some business to take care of there. Their vacation is cut short when Fred interrupts the attempted murder of a hotel maid. Before leaving the island, they unearth an assassination plot. The plot involves a dirty bomb, to be used by terrorists on targets a very rich Wall Street tycoon wants killed. Shortly after their return to the U.S., old friends of Jim are brought into the picture. That the possibility of a dirty bomb attack on the United States has grown since the advent of ISIS is in little doubt. It is now likely that both ISIS and al-Qaida have access to the nuclear materials needed to build such a bomb. This story adds the threat of a Constitutional crisis, if the bomb in question is used as intended. Having consulted with four different Constitutional experts, I came up with three different possible outcomes, if this bomb was used as desired by the evil man who joins forces with terrorists. The reader is free to select the one he or she wishes to.

Hitler''s Twin introduces two new characters, Al Phelps and Kathy Hogan, who are joined in the book by Jim Scott and other old friends from earlier books as it progresses. A murder spree leads to terrorism, romances, and later in the book, Jim Scott and friends discover the genesis of the evil men they dealt with in Nohow Robotics. In the strangest of twists, the original murderer is deeply involved in the later problem...without his knowledge. The book starts with a clue to what is to come, then jumps into the main focus of the early pages of it. While many books have been written on the later developing problem of this novel, none that I know of have even considered the possible explanation that unfolds. When the Chief of British SIS (MI6)-with retirement on the horizon-starts to clean out the desk she has used since becoming Chief, she uncovers information that will lead to the strangest operation of her lifetime.

Nohow Robotics, Jim Scott Book #31, introduces some new characters, and it also brings back Jim Scott and some of his friends. A long-time evil and ruthless American cartel is primed to make a major move using an Army of androids, but a computer analyst working under contract for the government stumbles onto the tip of their operation. A series of seemingly unconnected events leads to the main culprits of the cartel operation being found out, and dealt with by Jim and friends. In the process, our new hero, Pete Ellis, stumbles and fumbles his way into a new lifestyle. While Pete is a computer whiz, he is rather unworldly, but embraces the new life offered to him eagerly. That new lifestyle comes from a combination of Jim''s group and a lady who saves his life early in the book, Pamela Heaman...a just forced into retirement former Chief of Police of Nohow, Missouri.Nohow Robotics, Jim Scott Book #31, introduces some new characters, and it also brings back Jim Scott and some of his friends. A long-time evil and ruthless American cartel is primed to make a major move using an Army of androids, but a computer analyst working under contract for the government stumbles onto the tip of their operation. A series of seemingly unconnected events leads to the main culprits of the cartel operation being found out, and dealt with by Jim and friends. In the process, our new hero, Pete Ellis, stumbles and fumbles his way into a new lifestyle. While Pete is a computer whiz, he is rather unworldly, but embraces the new life offered to him eagerly. That new lifestyle comes from a combination of Jim''s group and a lady who saves his life early in the book, Pamela Heaman...a just forced into retirement former Chief of Police of Nohow, Missouri.

Three characters introduced in Monster''s Palace--Clyde Feegle, Josephine (Jo) Kelly, and Mitch Melosi--return in this book, Escape From Mexico, Jim Scot Books #27. Clyde becomes a partner in Bob Becker and Bill Hedden''s detective/protection agency. He and Jo move into a new home, constructed for them on Bob''s estate. The three partners get into a shootout with members of a drug cartel, intent on killing a St. Charles, Missouri judge. The cartel then adds the three men to their hit list. This--and the arrest of Mitch Melosi''s sister, after she tries to enter Nogales, Mexico with a load of weapons in the trunk of her rental car--soon see Jim and Holly Scott lending a hand. Some of Hector Garcia''s men also enter the fray. Also in this book we deal with the growing concern in law enforcement circles of the illegal use of drones that will only get worse in the years ahead...in this case involving Air Force One. Mexico seems intent on arresting U.S. citizens who obviously are not actually trying to import weapons into their country, and running them through their laughable justice system. This story touches on that situation, and also on Mexico''s inability to stem the flow of drugs into the U.S., by taking down the large drug cartels in their midst. Let us hope our next President has the backbone to deal with this situation.

This is part of a series of first information books for children learning to read and for developing readers. In this story three children experiment with their senses as they taste lemons, smell roses and listen to the sounds around them.

The article examines the difficulties of combining work and personal life, as well as the significance of establishing and enforcing boundaries in both domains. Individuals who lack clear limits may feel overwhelmed and burned out, negatively damaging their mental and physical health. In today''s fast-paced world, the border between work and personal life is frequently blurred, making it difficult for individuals to fully engage in their personal connections. To achieve balance, create clear limits, prioritize self-care, and make time for activities that promote relaxation and well-being. Communication is also important since it helps to eliminate misunderstandings and keeps everyone on the same page. Individuals can acquire greater balance and improve their overall well-being by applying these tactics. This book is unique in that it addresses the topic of combining work and personal life from both the boardroom and the bedroom. It acknowledges that the barrier between work and personal life is frequently blurred, and that this can have a negative impact on people''s mental and physical health. The book offers practical advice and tactics for setting clear boundaries and prioritising self-care in the job and in personal relationships. This book is for you, so get a copy and read it.

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Taven''s dead and that''s about all he knows or remembers. Left on his own, heunleashes the dream junkies, beings able to destroy generations of his family, living and deceased. Fortunately for Taven, it''s his mistake that gives him the power to stop them. "Mr. Jackson is a very gifted writer and this book is definitely worth a read." Doreen (goodreads.com) "This was a surprising, heartfelt and deeply thought provoking read for me and I truly enjoyed every moment of it." Megan (goodreads.com) ..". emotional highs and lows, twists and turns....quite enjoyable. I look forward to more from this author." Crystal (goodreads.com) "A definite must read." Andy (goodreads.com)

With the team now two-plus years into its activities, and the build-up to the beginning of Operation Iraqi Freedom going on, the Janitors embark on a far flung mission to thwart more evil deeds by al-Qaida...and Hamas. In this book, The Saltwater Connection, Janitors Book #6, the line-up of the Janitors--as formed in Baghdad Butcher and refined in Back to Iraq--changes somewhat. We lose one of the members of the team and add three new ones, Dan and Janet Orf from Dog Pound, Toboggan, and The Tickleton Affair, as well as a new character from this book. It is a well-known fact that many of the Islamist Terrorists of various stripes assist others of their ilk whenever possible. In this book, we have al-Qaida and Hamas working together in a white slavery operation...showing again that nothing is too deep a depth for these sickos to engage in.

SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) is the serial storage interface that has been designed to replace and upgrade SCSI, by far the most popular storage interface for high-performance systems for many years. Retaining backward compatibility with the millions of lines of code written to support SCSI devices, SAS incorporates recent advances in high-speed serial design to provide better performance, better reliability and enhanced capabilities, all at a lower cost. SAS will be a significant part of many future high-performance storage systems, and hardware designers, system validation engineers, device driver developers and others working in this area will need a working knowledge of it.SAS Storage Architecture provides a comprehensive guide to the SAS standard. The book contains descriptions and numerous examples of the concepts presented, using the same building block approach as other MindShare offerings. This book details important concepts relating to the design and implementation of storage networks.Specific topics of interest include:SATA Compatibility Expander devices Discovery Process Connection protocols Arbitration of competing connection requests Flow Control protocols ACK/NAK protocol Primitives ? construction and uses Frames ? format, definition, used of each field Error checking mechanisms Description of responsibilities for each layer: Application layer ? mode and log pages Transport Layer ? frame construction Port Layer ? call center model Link Layer ? establish and maintain connections Phy Layer ? OOB, Initialization, and Reset Physical Layer ? connectors and cablesSerial Support ? serial transmission support requirements The future of SAS ? competition with SATA and Fibre Channel in the server marketplace

Show-biz stories; off-camera dramas; celebrity secrets. This book is based on Mike Jackson''s popular guided walks through Worcester, where he recalls locations, incidents and anecdotes as a television producer and director in this part of the world. Mike worked for ITV companies, the BBC and other broadcasters with credits ranging from ''The Antiques Roadshow'' to ''Music Live''; ''Children''s ITV'' to ''Top Gear''. He also ran a production company, Splash TV, based in Worcestershire, making films for major private, public sector and charity clients. Great locations and fascinating tales in a great city.

The Zimo Hunt is the second of the nine-book "Asps" series, and the 11th of the Jim Scott Books. In this book, the Asps work almost full-time with British SIS (MI6) and SAS--for the most part in Pakistan...with a few side trips along the way. Jim Scott and several (most) of the former Janitors assist in one way or another, as the old team seems to find ways to get involved with the new team. It has long been known that al-Qaida--along with their pals the Taliban--was (and is) well-involved in international drug trafficking. It also is well known (rather than just suspected) that some in the Pakistani intelligence community have, at best, turned blind eyes toward some activities of both the Taliban and al-Qaida...and at worst have actively helped both terrorist organizations. This story involves both of these situations.

From the publishers of the successful Uke n Play Ukulele series this collection of 25 of your favourite Christmas songs for the ukulele will make this Christmas a memorable one. The accompanying CD features tuning and strumming suggestions along with playalong tracks and backing tracks.Instructions on how to play for the beginner make this the perfect gift for any budding musician.

Provides instructions for making a zylophone from glass bottles, bongos from shoe boxes, and other instruments from other commonly available items.

Fido is the third book in the nine book "Asps" series, and 12th of the Jim Scott Books. Old friend Arnold Buchanan (from the Tickleton Affair, the fifth book of the "Janitor" series) invents a new item, which "Bear" puts to good use. The team engages various enemies in Colombia, Costa Rica, Pakistan, Mexico, Libya, and Egypt, with a few stopovers along the way. At times they work with Tony Henry of SIS and with the SAS team they often go to war with. As often is the case, Jim Scott and some of the old Janitors team manage to get involved at times. A skilled team can frequently engage the enemy and, in the process, come up with viable intelligence to lead them to the next engagement...or engagements. While it is no secret the Islamist terrorist movement has made inroads into the drug business, efforts to thwart that effort almost always go unnoticed and unreported. Rest assured that efforts by terrorist organizations to do so are being dealt with on a regular basis.

"Prince William Sound is an important spawning ground for the Pacific herring in Alaska. Herring eggs are deposited on marine vegetation in the shallow sublittoral zone. The eggs and edible seaweed are harvested each spring by commercial divers... Underwater surveys were conducted in this region from 1975-1979 to determine the effects of this activity on the kelp resource... Experiments tested the effects of hand-cutting kelps vs. removing them from the substratum"--Abstract.

Deflection-based techniques are being widely used to evaluate the structural integrity and for estimating the elastic moduli of in-service pavements. These deflections can be non-destructively induced and measured using various commercially available devices. In recent years, the Falling Weight Deflectometer (FWD) has gained worldwide acceptance among most highway agencies due to its versatility and ease of use. However, as with any testing using subject-driven, instrumented devices, the major concerns of the end usefulness of the resulting data are accuracy and precision. Although a level of uncertainty is always inherent to any measurement process, it must also be appropriately quantified or assessed. Therefore, the Florida Department of Transportation initiated the present field study to assess the level of precision of FWD measurements on flexible pavements. Deflection data were acquired using three FWD units concurrently on four different asphalt pavement sections. The precision was then addressed in terms of testing repeatability and reproducibility. In addition, the effects of buffer designs on deflection measurements were also evaluated. This paper presents a description of the testing program, data collection efforts, and subsequent analyses and findings. Precision statements for repeatability and reproducibility of field measurements were developed and are summarized herein. A generally high level of repeatability and reproducibility of the deflection measurements is demonstrated.

Book features a plot hatched by Jim Scott, SIS (MI6) Chief Tony Henry, and retired number two man in the Mossad, Benjamin (Ben) Schiller, to rid the world of the Syrian President--and at least have it seem the Russians are responsible. After that plot is put into practice (without total success), new characters, plus several old friends gang up to track down a top-ranking ISIS terrorist in the United States. They also round up some ISIS plotters inside England.