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The first comprehensive history of the Villa Wolkonsky, one of Rome's hidden treasures, and since 1944 the residence of the British ambassador.

The Complete Guide to Sports Training is the definitive practical resource for anyone wishing to improve their performance and for coaches looking to get the best out of their athletes. It demystifies sports science and provides athletes and coaches with the basic building blocks they need to maximise performance.

In this book Shepherd and Wicke make a bold and original contribution to the understanding of music as a form of human expression. They argue that music is fundamental to social life. Music is not merely a form of leisure or entertainment: it is central to the very formation and reproduction of human societies.

In this transatlantic thriller, Scotland Yard detective Austin Grant must track a serial killer targeting those who transgress the Ten Commandments from London to New York.

Henry Chase, known as "The Assassin," is a ruthless Wall Street player who uses charm and deceit to dominate both business and personal relationships. His cold-hearted manipulation leaves no room for compassion, but a sudden awakening of conscience forces him to confront his actions and seek redemption. This internal struggle sets the stage for a gripping exploration of morality and the consequences of a life driven by ambition and betrayal.

"When John Frankel's ex-wife is discovered dead on the floor of his Manhattan studio apartment, the NYPD Detective instantly becomes the prime suspect in her murder. Then more information surfaces, linking his gun to the fatal bullet, a motive is discovered, and Frankel flees the city, all of which further convinces his colleagues of his guilt. In spite of the mounting evidence, Frankel's bride-to-be, Rachel Grant, and her father, Austin Grant, formerly of Scotland Yard, are certain of his innocence. But with the police under orders to use whatever force necessary to stop what they view as a dangerous criminal, the duo will have to act fast, before the manhunt goes violently wrong. The investigation and relentless chase after Frankel takes them across the country, from the tropical shores of Hawaii to a deadly midnight rendezvous in a cemetery in northern Maine"--Dust jacket flap

The story revolves around Joe Way, who experiences a complex relationship with his father, marked by admiration and resentment. While he idolizes his father, Joe grapples with feelings of betrayal due to his father's infidelity. The narrative takes a dark turn when his father's sudden death on the golf course leaves Joe contemplating the depths of his emotions, leading to a profound exploration of love, loss, and the impact of a flawed parental figure.

Designed specifically for young athletes, this manual contains 101 progressive practical drills to help young athletes develop. Fun, educational and challenging, all drills are illustrated and cover the essential technical skills, including warm-ups, running, jumping, hurdling and throwing.

Aiden devoted thirty years of his life to the NYPD wherein he worked aggressively as a street cop and homicide detective. Friends and colleagues affectionately dubbed him 'The Hammer'. His retirement from the NYPD was a bittersweet turning point in his life. In 2015, Aiden decided to retire and live a quiet life with his wife, Alexis, in the fictional small town of Hill Valley, Tennessee. What began as a quiet and seemingly perfect retirement quickly turns into a world filled with rage and grief as a result of the brutal murder of Aiden's wife by his neighbour's son, Taylor. Aiden soon discovers that Taylor, a convicted felon and drug dealer, murdered Alexis. Aiden also learns about Taylor's best friend, Grant Seaton, the corrupt sheriff of Hill Valley, having tampered with evidence at the crime scene. Aiden secures the assistance of his old friend and cherished former partner, Patrick Feeley. The two men reunite and combine forces to seek vengeance against Taylor and Seaton. Aiden takes extreme risks along with Feeley to execute his brilliant plan. The conflict in Aiden's life finds no end as he is later faced with combating drug trafficking in Hill Valley. Making matters worse is the fact that two new enemies, a convicted felon from his past and the head of a local drug cartel, set their sights on Aiden. As a result, Aiden is forced to make life-and-death decisions.

Excerpt from Reports of Cases Argued and Determined in the Supreme Court of Alabama, During June Term, 1859, and January Term, 1860, Vol. 35 Stone, J. - The counsel for appellant have not pressed upon our consideration any questions save those raised by the refusal of the probate court to give the charges numbered 12 to 15, inclusive. Under these circumstances, we propose to make but brief allusion to the questions not pressed in argument. The questions raised on the introduction of evidence, were all ruled adversely to the appellant, when this case was before this court, at June term, 1858. - See 33 Ala. 145. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.