This volume brings together critical editions, translations into English, and textual studies of two seminal early printed books in the history of German mining. Johan Haselberg's "Der Ursprung gemeynner Berckrecht," dating from the 1530s, is the earliest printed compendium of legal and scientific texts on metal mining, some dating back to the 12th century. The "Bergkordnung Norwegen," printed in 1540, stands out as the first mining code composed in Germany for use in another country (Norway). The lengthy introduction surveys early German mining and mining literature in general, then examines...

In a city of 3 million people Jake Cutter is a cop who cares more about justice as he does the law. When his partner is shot on a routine bust and Jake takes down the three men responsible he comes to the attention of Internal Affairs. An investigation clears him but it leaves Gill Deveraux, the IA inspector, with more questions than answers. Cynical, experienced and with a strong commitment to the law she sets about investigating Cutter. Back on duty Jake is allocated as a partner to Luther Smallbone, a twenty five year veteran who is set in his ways. While investigating their first case...