Robert Stewart Bücher

The collection explores the evolution of Chinese detective fiction, tracing its roots from ancient oracle bone divinations to the casebooks used by magistrates during the Song to Qing dynasties. It highlights the interplay between official legal texts and the oral storytelling tradition, particularly the chuanqi tales, which captivated audiences with their strange and mysterious narratives. This synthesis of legal and folkloric elements culminated in a rich genre that reflects the cultural and social dynamics of the time, offering insights into crime and human nature.

In a gripping action-adventure thriller, Bob Mitchell, the wealthy president of Tate Pharmaceuticals, faces a dire crisis as a vengeful adversary poisons his company's products, leading to nine deaths. With time running out, Mitchell must unravel the identity of the attacker while navigating the perilous consequences of the unfolding chaos. The story promises suspense and tension as he fights to protect his company and those affected by the deadly plot.

This book provides a general introduction to the epidemiological techniques appropriate to psychiatric research. The book emphasises the methodological difficulties implicit in psychiatry and explains how to apply established techniques to study the causes, prognosis and treatment of psychiatric disorders.

Fans of A Few Good Men and Saving Private Ryan will be drawn to this powerful story of moral courage, integrity, and valor in uniform, revealed in war and in peacetime. Alex Kramer, a prior-enlisted marine and a midshipman at the U.S. Naval Academy, saved three gravely-wounded brothers during combat and was decorated for extraordinary valor. Now conflict confronts him after he takes unauthorized leave to prevent a suicide by a Marine whose life he had rescued under fire. Navy Lieutenant Tara Marcellus, an Academy graduate and submarine junior officer, has returned to Annapolis as a company officer. She meets the fearless midshipman who petitions Tara's sense of moral courage when senior officers recommend punishing Alex with the harshest sanction: separation. Alex's case triggers heated arguments at the Naval Academy's highest levels. He fiercely defends the code of honor he swore, and bled, to uphold; never leave a sailor or Marine behind. Tara deals with a major test of character: either take Alex's side with risks to her role, or do nothing and regret her silence. Together, the two young service members will stand up for a greater duty--for integrity--because it is honorable, despite any consequences that lie ahead for them.

The 10th edition of this market-leading text offers cutting-edge coverage with a rigorous yet accessible approach to microeconomic concepts. Now streamlined to 19 chapters, it is widely regarded as the "bible of microeconomics," providing a clear presentation of advanced topics. Renowned author Walter Nicholson collaborates with Chris Snyder, a Dartmouth College professor, to bring a practical, real-world perspective based on their extensive classroom and marketplace experience. Utilizing a calculus-based approach, this text is tailored for upper-level undergraduates and beginning graduate students, ensuring an appropriate level of mathematical rigor. Its reader-friendly design helps students grasp and apply economic models, allowing them to engage directly with theoretical tools and real-world applications. Insightful graphics aid visual learners in understanding the connections between calculus and algebra/geometry. End-of-chapter problems are organized into two tiers: simple numerical exercises that build intuition, followed by more complex analytical problems. This edition distinguishes itself by making theory accessible while demonstrating its real-world relevance, setting it apart from more theoretical texts.

As if a bucket of cold water had suddenly been poured over him, Mikey became acutely aware of his plight. If this was really happening, he was stuck in the past."I've seen a few movies and TV shows about time travel," he said. "People stuck in a different time always find their way home."Easier said than done. Mikey is an average Scottish school boy who is unexpectedly catapulted through time. Can he and his new friends find a way to return him to the 21st century?