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The classic study of Pahlavi-era Iran, written on the eve of the 1979 revolution

The haunting new novel from G. R. Halliday, shortlisted for THE MCILVANNEY DEBUT PRIZE. THREE MISTAKES. TWO MURDERS. ONE MORE VICTIM TO GO . . . Annabelle loves to drive. It helps her escape her world, her past. Speeding on a mountain road in the Scottish Highlands, she sees a little girl step out in front of her. She swerves to avoid her. The next thing Annabelle remembers is waking up in a dark, damp room. A voice from the corner of the room says 'The Doctor will see you now'. Scott is camping in the woodlands in the Scottish Highlands - but in the middle of the night, he hears something outside his tent. When he goes out to have a look, a little girl is standing among the trees, staring right at him. Scott is never seen again. When a dismembered body is discovered, DI Monica Kennedy gets called to the scene immediately. After six months away from the Serious Crimes team, they need her back on board. As Monica searches for the murderer, another body is found. Monica knows the signs . . . She's on the hunt for a serial killer. Perfect for fans of James Oswald, Ann Cleeves and Val McDermid.

The international relations of the Middle East have long been dominated by uncertainty and conflict. External intervention, interstate war, political upheaval and interethnic violence are compounded by the vagaries of oil prices and the claims of military nationalist and religious movements. Fred Halliday sets this region and its conflicts in context, providing on the one hand, a historical introduction to its character and problems, and, on the other, a reasoned analysis of its politics. In an engagement with both the study of the Middle East and the theoretical analysis of international relations, Halliday, one of the best known and most respected scholars writing on the region today, offers a compelling and original interpretation. Written in a clear, accessible and interactive style, the book is designed for students, policymakers, and the general reader. Fred Halliday is Professor of International Relations at the London School of Economics. He is the author and editor of several publications including Two Hours that Shook the World: September 11, 2001: Causes and Consequences (Tauris, 2002), Islam & the Myth of Confrontation (Tauris, 2002), The World at 2000: Perils and Promises (Macmillan, 2001), and Nation and Religion in the Middle East (Lynne Rienner, 2000).

Šestnáctiletý Robert přijde domů pozdě, jako obvykle se pohádá s otcem a zavře se v pokoji. Pak beze stopy zmizí. Stejně jako před několika týdny jeho matka. Inspektorka Monica Kennedyová zatím vyšetřuje případ těla, které bylo nalezeno na severozápadním pobřeží Skotské vysočiny. Intuice jí napovídá, že jednou smrtí tento případ rozhodně neskončí. Sociální pracovník Michael Bach si zase dělá starosti o svého mladého klienta Nichola Morgana. Už sedm dní ho nikdo neviděl a Michaelovi od něj přišla podivná esemeska. Monica se snaží chytit vraha, který číhá ve tmě, a Michael pokračuje v zoufalém pátrání po Nicholovi. Doufá, že ho najde dřív, než děsivý vrah znovu udeří.

As the dust settled around the devastation of the World Trade Centre and the Pentagon on 11 September 2001, questions emerged surrounding the attacks and the motives behind them. This text examines the causes of what happened and provides a reasoned approach as to what the future may hold. schovat popis

The study delves into South Yemen's foreign policy, examining its historical context, key decisions, and relationships with other nations. It highlights the influences shaping South Yemen's diplomatic strategies and the impact of regional dynamics on its international stance. Through detailed analysis, the book provides insights into the motivations behind South Yemen's actions on the global stage, contributing to a deeper understanding of its role in Middle Eastern politics.

Twelve years ago DI Monica Kennedy caught serial killer Pauline Tosh. Although Tosh never confessed to her crimes, she was convicted to life imprisonment. Monica moved onto her next investigation and never heard from her again. Until now; Tosh has sent Monica letter saying she has information, asking Monica to visit her at the remote Highlands Carselang prison. When Tosh hands Monica a hand drawn map with a cross marking the marsh lands near Inverness she knows she needs to investigate. The original investigation found Tosh guilty of four murders, but Monica was always convinced there were more victims and when a corpse is discovered it looks like the team have found a new victim on Tosh's kill list. However, despite pressure to close the case Monica knows that nothing is that easy. As the team investigate connections between the victim and the renowned serial killer they discover something much more complex. When a series of arson attacks are compounded by leaks from someone close to the investigation Monica realises the case is anything but cold. As she's drawn into a murderous past, a cold blooded killer watches, far too close to home for comfort.

Beneath the millennial shine of political optimism lurk a set of deep uncertainties, with growing global inequality, ethnic conflicts, the arms race, and more. This text provides a critical assessment of the world's state and prospects at 2000.