E-book exclusive extras: Christie biographer Charles Osborne's essay on Murder on the Orient Express; The Poirots: the complete guide to all the cases of the great Belgian detective. Just after midnight, a snowstorm stops the Orient Express dead in its tracks in the middle of Yugoslavia. The luxurious ... more »

Presents a systematic and comprehensive presentation of temporary excavation shoring and earth retention systems used to construct permanent facilities inside them.  These systems are used to construct underground pipelines, tunnels, tank and storage facilities, foundations and structures.  ... more »

For ex-cop Tony Valentine, life in balmy Florida provides little R&R. In fact, he's in demand now more than ever. Armed with a special grift sense, Valentine can spot card cheats and even bigger game whose sole purpose on earth is to relieve a casino of its cash. But when his son, who was going to ... more »

Offers detailed description of process chemistry and thermodynamics and product-by-product specifications of plants; Contributors are drawn from the largest petroleum producers in the world, including Chevron, Mobil, Shell, Exxon, UOP, and Texaco; Covers the very latest technologies in the field of petroleum ... more »

One day in March 1969, twenty-three- year-old Jane Mixer was on her way home to tell her parents she was getting married. She had arranged for a ride through the campus bulletin board at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, where she was one of a handful of pioneering women students at the law school ... more »

Linda R. Dominguez is the founder and principal of Executive Coaching and Resource Network, where she consults with the Fortune 500 on performance management and strategy. Her clients range from senior executive individuals to a diverse blend of corporations and organizations, including US Bank, Oracle ... more »

PERIL IN WWII THAT RIVALS TOM CLANCY It's September 1939, the Japanese military has already taken the rest of China, now their growing presence in Guangdong Province signals the imminent invasion of the British Crown Colony of Hong Kong.  British intelligence, working with Sir Alan Hawkwood, governor ... more »

Year of the Hyenas is a brilliant, original, and unique murder mystery, set in ancient Egypt at the height of that kingdom's glory and power. It is at once a strikingly insightful portrait of a mysterious, complex, and sophisticated society, reminiscent of Norman Mailer's Ancient Evenings in its wonderful ... more »

A PERFECT PLAN for THE PERFECT SCORE Packed with hundreds of tips and strategies, 5 Steps to a 5: AP English Literature  is your ultimate resource for scoring big on the AP exam and earning valuable college credits. It gives you a choice of study techniques, so you can find one that fits your learning ... more »

For centuries, the ancient House of Sinanju is recognized as the center of learning for all the martial arts. To become a Master of Sinanju, however, is to totally perfect one's mental, spiritual, and physical powers. Very few mortals possess even a fraction of the necessary skills. And now, for the ... more »

Killing customers just isn't good for business." My mother Nong's tone reflects the disappointment we all feel when a star employee starts to go wrong. Is there nothing to be done? Will we have to let dear Chanya go? The question can only be decided by Police Colonel Vikorn, who owns most of the ... more »

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