Bøger af Stephen Brown

NATIONAL BESTSELLER Named Best Book of the Year by the Globe and Mail, History Today and The Hill TimesA gripping and eye-opening account of the building of the engineering triumph that created a nation: the Canadian Pacific RailwayThe sharp decline of the demand for fur in the late nineteenth century could have spelled economic disaster for the venerable Hudson’s Bay Company, but an idea emerged in political and business circles in Ottawa and Montreal to connect the disparate British colonies. With over 3,000 kilometres of track, much of it driven through wildly inhospitable terrain, the Canadian Pacific Railway would be the longest railway in the world and the most difficult to build. Its construction was the defining event of its era and a catalyst for powerful global forces.The times were marked by greed, hubris, blatant empire building, oppression, corruption and theft. They were good for some, hard for most, disastrous for others. The CPR enabled a new country, but it came at a terrible price. In Dominion, Stephen R. Bown widens our view of the past to include the adventures and hardships of explorers and surveyors, the resistance of Indigenous peoples, and the terrific and horrific work of many thousands of labourers. His portrayal of the powerful forces that were moulding the world during this time provides a revelatory new picture of modern Canada’s creation as an independent state.

Solomon Mhundi is an iCEman, an elite agent of the law with access to the very best in training and technology.Tazim Saronj is a Hackney street detective working his way up the ranks in the teeming hub of 23rd century London.When the reclusive CEO of a major Glc is found murdered in his penthouse apartment the iCE Agency is called in. A professional hit, but with no apparent motive, can Mhundi and his digital partner Om trace the killer and uncover who was behind the assassination before the trail runs cold?When Saronj is drafted in to help he thinks all his dreams have come true, but soon discovers that not all is as it seems, either in the seedy streets of London or the lofty world of Corporate society - or in the iCE Agency itself.A fast-paced, futuristic, action-packed British whodunit set in a future not so far away.

One of the reasons the horror of the Portencross Murder endures in the public imagination to this day, is the notion that we too might be sitting in our living room on a peaceful Saturday evening when bullets come raining through our window, shot by an unknown assailant for no known reason. In 1913, this is what happened to Alexander McLaren, his wife Jessie, and her younger sister Mary Gunn. The unfortunate Mary died instantly from a shot to the heart, whilst the other two occupants of that tiny room in a remote cottage, were wounded. The murderer or motive was never discovered, until now. Stephen Brown, West Kilbride local historian, has investigated the crime using records from all the newspapers, including the detailed reports from the local Ardrossan & Saltcoats Herald. He believes he has finally found a solution as to who shot the revolver that killed Mary Gunn, and why. In this book he argues that the local police were inadvertently mislead by Alexander McLaren to look for a very specific individual who was actually innocent, and by the time they realised, the real murderer had hidden almost every piece of evidence linking them to the crime. The author details the case from the reports of all the newspapers and revisits the scene of the crime as detailed in the local paper. From this contemporary evidence he has proposed a new theory of who the murderer was, and why they shot the three occupants of the tiny living room in a remote Portencross cottage.

One man's obsession with Scotland. One Shamanic detective. One twelfth century monk catapulted through time to present day England. A devil, a megalomaniac maths lecturer and the world on the brink of economic collapse. It sounds a convoluted tale, but it all fits together - honest. And what's more, while it doesn't actually explain how time travel is possible, it does at least prove that it does exist. Irrefutably. That is, of course, if you believe the word of a man whose business card contains no contact details, who smokes mushrooms through a pipe and who talks to Mooses. And what has any of this got to do with Scotland? An occult-mystery-adventure-armchair-holiday-thriller, Bread has been described as Douglas Adams meets Hunter S Thompson. A must for any collection!

An assassination attempt on the Burghermeister of Werpenstad sets in motion a disastrous chain of events that threatens to engulf the entire Stad in a horrifying wave of blood and violence.As rumours of inhuman monsters and the tell-tale signs of a bloodthirsty cult emerge, Vice-mayor Karl Kreigel is left but one option - to send for the Jaegers of the Holy Order.When they arrive however, the Stad is plunged into a living nightmare as their brutal practices threaten to tear the city apart. Forced to tread a dangerous tightrope between cooperating with the Jaegers and reining in the worst of their excesses, Karl must also somehow attempt to uncover the roots of the sinister Cult of the Half Tail, whose tendrils appear to grow disturbingly close to home.With events fast spiralling out of his control, Karl knows he is in a race against time, not only to catch the assassin and root out the insidious cult, but also to stop the insanely-dangerous Jaegers from pulling his Stad apart, or else burning it to the ground...

Elliot and Geeza are thrown together once more in this second part of the trilogy, rushing up and down the length of Africa in a race against time to stop a monstrous entity from rising up to destroy the World! As ancient as the Earth itself, it has remained dormant for millennia, but is now shaking itself free... Together with a maverick scholar, an expert in archaic forms of writing, they discover that the fate of the World somehow revolves around the three Great Pyramids of Egypt which were actually built by... Scotsmen? Culminating in a final confrontation at an open air rock concert in front of the three main pyramids, Elliot and Geeza must also avoid being over-run by hairy black caterpillars, steer clear of pumpkin-headed mobs, learn to play Osiris' Bagpipes and try to stop the authorities from opening a tiny door set deep within an air shaft of the Great Pyramid itself! The Da Vinci Code meets Fear & Loathing in Las Vegas, McRoots takes you on a wild and totally weird ride - can you hold on long enough to save the world?

The much awaited Book Three of the increasingly bizarre Cripplesby Diaries Trilogy! Geeza Vermies, Shamanic Detective, is hot on the heels of a gang of poachers. Bumping into his old friend Elliot in the Caribbean, they join forces and follow the trail to Mexico, but their investigation quickly uncovers a far deeper plot, and once again they find themselves in a race against time to save the world! Meanwhile Father Sadfael, the bumbling Benedictine monk makes a return as he also finds himself in Mexico, sent to stop a vitriolic campaign of destruction being carried out against the entire Christian Church. But who are the sinister figures orchestrating their deadly schemes from the shadows of the jungle? And could a rogue vicar burning down churches have any connection to a plot to bring back the bloodthirsty Gods of the Americas? If so, what can anybody do to stop it? Not a lot really - not when you don't know what it is that's supposed to happen, who's going to do it or where it's going to take place! And especially when you're up against a Jaguar-Priest of exceptional power, not to mention the small matter of the Aztec Gods themselves...

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Introducing "Dirty Work" - a gripping and gritty novel that delves deep into the shadows of a corrupt world, where danger lurks around every corner and moral boundaries are tested. Prepare yourself for an electrifying literary experience that will keep you on the edge of your seat, craving for more.In "Dirty Work," acclaimed author Stephen Brown takes readers on a harrowing journey into the heart of darkness. Set in a seedy underworld of crime, deception, and moral ambiguity, this novel introduces us to a protagonist who finds themselves caught in a web of treachery and betrayal.The story follows Luke, a reluctant anti-hero who navigates the treacherous landscape of organized crime. Bound by circumstance, they are forced to make tough choices, face dangerous adversaries, and confront their own demons. As the stakes rise and the lines between right and wrong blur, the tension reaches a boiling point, and the reader is left breathless with anticipation."Dirty Work" is an unflinching exploration of the human condition, pushing the boundaries of morality and forcing readers to question the lengths they would go to survive. The characters are complex, flawed, and compelling, each driven by their own motivations and haunted by their pasts. From the charismatic but morally ambiguous crime lord to the fiercely determined detective on their trail, the ensemble cast brings the story to life with an intensity that is both captivating and unnerving.[Author's Name] has a remarkable talent for crafting vivid and atmospheric settings, immersing readers in a world dripping with desperation and despair. The gritty streets, dimly lit alleys, and smoke-filled rooms come alive, evoking a visceral experience that will make your heart race. The author's mastery of suspense and the art of storytelling keeps readers guessing, with unexpected twists and turns that will leave you gasping for breath.With its pulse-pounding narrative and thought-provoking themes, "Dirty Work" offers more than just entertainment; it holds a mirror to society, reflecting the moral compromises we are willing to make in the face of adversity. It challenges our notions of right and wrong, forcing us to confront uncomfortable truths and examine the consequences of our actions.This novel is a rollercoaster ride of emotions, as it explores the depths of human nature and the blurred lines between good and evil. "Dirty Work" will grip you from the very first page and refuse to let go until the final, explosive conclusion. It is a testament to the power of storytelling, proving that even in the darkest corners, hope and redemption can still be found.So, if you are ready to embark on a thrilling journey into the heart of darkness, "Dirty Work" is the novel for you. Prepare to be captivated, challenged, and ultimately moved by this masterfully crafted tale of crime, redemption, and the resilience of the human spirit. Get your copy of "Dirty Work" today and let the darkness consume you.

Fundamentals of Digital Logic with VHDL Design is intended for an introductory course in digital logic design, which is a basic course in most electrical and computer engineering programs. A successful designer of digital logic circuits needs a good understanding of the classical methods of logic design and a firm grasp of the modern design approach that relies on computer-aided design (CAD) tools. The main goals of this book are to teach students the fundamental concepts of classical manual digital design and to illustrate clearly the way in which digital circuits are designed today, using CAD tools.>This title will be available in Connect with the MHeBook, but will not have SmartBook at this time.

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"e;What I'm asking is, can you really erase things? Wipe them completely?"e; When smart young lawyer Peter's computer malfunctions, he asks his whiz-kid brother to wipe the hard drive. But the real cause of the problem is far darker than Peter has admitted, and soon the world comes crashing down on him. Future Me is a devastating study of unlawful desire. With unflinching honesty, it examines the destructive power of illicit deeds and the limits of forgiveness. For someone who has crossed the line, is there really any chance of a 'future me'?Future Me premiered at Theatre 503 in June 2007

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