Originally published in 1913, this book presents the content of the Henry Sidgwick Memorial Lecture for 1912, which was delivered by James Ward at Newnham College, Cambridge. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in psychology, heredity and the history of science.

A US educated Palestinian comes to power in his homeland. His bold plan to gain statehood gains traction. CIA's Bob Steck tries to intervene as Israel, brought nearly to its knees, considers the unthinkable. The story is framed by the intrigues of old city Jerusalem, thrust onto the world stage as the cold war ends and a more dangerous era begins. Book three in a series following the career of CIA Spymaster, Bob Steck

The idea for an international symposium on regulated streams was conceived over an open-faced sandwich at the R&dhus in Copenhagen when we attended the Congress of the Societas Internationalis Lim- nologiae in summer 1977. Although- we were aware that various col- leagues were working on ecological problems in reservoir tailwaters, we did not fully comprehend the magnitude of worldwide stream regu- lation nor the extent of interest in the subject. Such revelations are reflected in the 21 papers included in this book. The authors have summarized current understanding of the ecology of...

It's not easy being funny. True, there are countless jokes out there, covering every conceivable topic, and almost as many books on the subject. But, for the magician, most are either inappropriate or so ancient they can be found on the same piece of wall as the Beni Hasan cup-and-ball routine. With more than 400 gags, bits of patter and business, 'Sleightly Amusing' sets out to provide magicians with workable lines, whether performing for other magicians, a lay audience, in competitions or even compering. The book opens with a section on the business of comedy writing itself, based on the...

An assassination in Hong Kong sends CIA's Bob Steck on a search for the killer. He uncovers a scam selling fake IED detectors to Iraq and other countries, aided by a rogue agent. Thousands of people are dying because of the scam. He solves the case in a lip-biting chase through Europe.

A world famous Iranian physicist turned jihadi plots an attack on the world's satellite communications. Her plan will tear down the world's economy, killing hundreds of thousands of people in the process. Bob Steck and a newly formed clandestine service discover the plan and must stop the attack to save our way of life. The action takes place against the backdrop of Iran's repressive regime and spreads to war-torn Syria, Iraq and ISIS.

Peter Trix is nearing 40, and his life is in a mess. His elderly boss has fallen for a sultry Russian temptress, and his best friend, Wigan, is keen to blow something up. As for Peter, his epitaph, he feels sure, will be, He left this life, having decided to take it no further.

But Peter wants to take it further - before its too late! Whether working for the overthrow of the state, searching for casual sex or a woman to beat him up for a fair price, he finally goes for broke. Or would, if he could manage to tie up his shoelaces without falling over.

Then theres Sally, his...