Robert Phillips: 36 books

Akashic Books Noir Series is selling great; nearly every title has gone into multiple printings. Whole series to be promoted at major trade conferences and mystery conferences. Major media push: print, radio, television.

Over a decade ago the field of bioethics was established in response to the increased control over the design of living organisms afforded by both medical genetics and biotechnology. Since its introduction, bioethics has become established as an academic discipline with journals and professional societies,...

Theories of Democracy builds on Robert Dahl's observation that there is no single theory of democracy; only theories. Beyond the broad commitment to rule by the majority, democracy involves a set of contentious debates concerning the proper function and scope of power, equality, freedom, justice,...

A rheumatologist and a psychologist offer an informative and compassionate perspective on coping with lupus for patients and their families. Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease that is difficult to diagnose, and the symptoms-from achy joints to skin rashes-often mimic those of other diseases....

30 Erzählungen internationaler Spitzen-Autoren und -Autorinnen, vereint in einer Fantasy-Anthologie der Extra-Klasse (zusammengestellt und herausgegeben von Christian Dörge): u. a. von Michael Moorcock, Robert E. Howard, Lin Carter, Roger Zelazny, Ramsey Campbell, L. Sprague de Camp, Jack Dann, Michael Bishop, Nancy Springer, H. P. Lovecraft, Evangeline Walton.

In the Civil War era, Americans nearly unanimously accepted that humans battled in a cosmic contest between good and evil and that God was directing history toward its end. The concept of God's Providence and of millennialism -- Christian anticipations of the end of the world -- dominated religious...

Race and racism have played a divisive and defining role throughout much of America's history. Slavery, Jim Crow laws, segregation, and Ku Klux Klan terrorism have inflicted deep psychic wounds, social disparities, and economic disadvantages that have diminished the promise of equal rights and opportunities...

Case studies and analyses investigate how collaborative response to crisis can enhance social-ecological resilience and promote community reinvention. Crisis—whether natural disaster, technological failure, economic collapse, or shocking acts of violence—can offer opportunities for collaboration,...

When lawyers represent a client, they have a legal obligation to act professionally, responsibly, and ethically. Unfortunately, all too many lawyers do not live up to these standards. If you have been victimized by your attorney, ***How & When to Sue Your Lawyer***is here to help. The book...

Nobody ever said meeting that special someone would be easy. But the fact is that people begin romantic relationships every day. The trick is to know how to go about it, and Guy Gets Girl, Girl Gets Guy provides all the tools you’ll need to successfully meet, greet, and ultimately win that special...

This CHOICE award-winning author has teamed up with national school resource experts to write a comprehensive book on supervision and improvement of learning. Everything you need to know about supervision and student learning, professional development, coaching and evaluation, standards, and creating...

Welcome to the New Age. It is here. Now. Everywhere. From the way medicine treats the body, mind, and spirit to quantum physics and the films you see, you are noticing a changing reality. Whether you are a newcomer to this age or an adept, you will find this overview fascinating, informative, and...

Experience the holidays through our eyes… the magic, the memories, some warm and some bittersweet… in this treasury of holiday-themed stories and poetry from the writers of WPaD.

Unleash the power of Python and its robust data science capabilitiesAbout This BookUnleash the power of Python 3 objectsLearn to use powerful Python libraries for effective data processing and analysisHarness the power of Python to analyze data and create insightful predictive modelsUnlock deeper...