The Morpheus Decision

The Morpheus Decision
Author: Seeley James
Publisher: Seeley James
Total Pages: 412
Release: 2021-01-19
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1733346775

Who killed Chloe England? When a friend from her days in international soccer, now a British constable, is murdered, Pia Sabel uncovers an assassination ring catering to the ultra-rich – putting her dead center in their crosshairs. For most of her life, Pia Sabel worked through the pain of losing her parents, threw herself into her work, and lived with insomnia. Now her doctor warns growing paranoia will soon threaten her mental health. She escapes to rural England to mourn the loss of her friend. On arrival, she is attacked by a mob, dismissed by officials, and ridiculed by high society for inquiring about an English Lord and a British institute. The more people tell her not to ask questions, the more she questions their motives. Unconquered and unafraid, she investigates the murder and exposes a well-connected web of billionaire suspects. Along the way, she touches a nerve, bringing down an avalanche of killers on top of her. Unable to trust anyone, from the handsome Scot she wants to know better to Britain’s titled class, she must unravel the clues before more victims land in the morgue. Peeling back the layers of deceit, lies and cover-ups, Pia finally discovers the truth about who killed Chloe England. A revelation sure to endanger everyone she loves. ★★★★★ Praise for Seeley James’ Sabel Security series Makes me think of a modern Agatha Christie with an ass-kicking heroine with a thriller ending instead of a fussy Belgian in a drawing room – Melissa K. A rock-solid, tension-filled ride that is completely entertaining all the way through. -- Ruthie ruthiejones.com Long before David Baldacci came up with Atlee Pine, we had Pia Sabel, who proves once again to be the best — David Gormer Plenty of edge of the seat suspense, a splash of well-timed humor, and adventures that leave you wanting more — Susan Gainoutdinov You can feel them facing evil, staring it in the face and saying, "Bring it on!" — Ann Graham I loved the character of Pia Sabel – there’s a girl Charlie Fox would team up with any day! — Zoe Sharp, author of the Charlie Fox novels An excellent fast-moving action thriller — Eric Crown, Founder of F500 company, Insight Enterprises

The Morpheus Conspiracy

The Morpheus Conspiracy
Author: Douglas Volk
Publisher: Elysian Detroit
Total Pages: 403
Release: 2012-03
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1470075180

When David Collier commits a brutal atrocity during his year-long tour of duty in Vietnam, he's scarred by a moment of violence he will never forget. But for Collier the horror is just beginning. Having returned to civilian life in the America of 1974, Collier undergoes therapy with a Veterans Administration psychiatrist, Dr. Michael Rogers, who tries to help him recover from a lingering psychological injury that will later come to be known as "Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder." During the therapy sessions, David wrestles with the rage and resentment he still feels toward his ex-girlfriend, Laura Strasnick, who broke off their planned marriage while David was fighting for his life and his country in Vietnam. As the therapy continues, Collier begins to reveal a dark and disturbing secret. Somehow, the atrocity committed in Vietnam has left him with the ability to invade other people's sleep. Is this "gift" the result of psychological trauma...or is it actually an ancient curse which was visited upon Collier during the war crime he committed in order to save a fellow-soldier's life? Regardless, this new-found power is real and getting stronger. And Collier cannot resist the temptation to use it. His first victim will be the terrified Laura Strasnick. Having moved to Atlanta to pursue a promising career as an advertising executive, Laura will soon begin to experience a series of hideous nightmares in which she screams desperately for help that never arrives. Increasingly afraid to go to sleep and caught up in a growing panic, Laura consults a sleep therapist and Ph.D. researcher, Alix Cassidy, who's hiding a frightening secret of her own. Alix does her best to help, but to no avail. As Alix and Laura struggle together, David's unprincipled and unethical psychiatrist, Dr. Michael Rogers, has discovered the tormented soldier's ability to crash into other people's sleep and then control their dreams. Instead of using his discovery of "Somnambulistic Telepathy" to help David and Laura, however, Dr. Rogers decides to exploit them both...thus setting the stage for a frantic showdown in which Alix will struggle to rescue Laura before David finds a way to destroy her life forever. Based on years of research on the dynamics of human sleep and dreaming, "The Morpheus Conspiracy" is a fast-moving, high-octane thriller that explores the devastating psychological legacy of the Vietnam War.

Ripped

Ripped
Author: Greg Kot
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 295
Release: 2010-05-11
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1416547312

Tells the story of how the laptop generation created a new grassroots music industry, with the fans and bands rather than the corporations in charge.

Dynamic System Reconfiguration in Heterogeneous Platforms

Dynamic System Reconfiguration in Heterogeneous Platforms
Author: Nikolaos Voros
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 282
Release: 2009-05-28
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9048124271

Dynamic System Reconfiguration in Heterogeneous Platforms defines the MORPHEUS platform that can join the performance density advantage of reconfigurable technologies and the easy control capabilities of general purpose processors. It consists of a System-on-Chip made of a scalable system infrastructure hosting heterogeneous reconfigurable accelerators, providing dynamic reconfiguration capabilities and data-stream management capabilities.

Ensnared

Ensnared
Author: A. G. Howard
Publisher: ABRAMS
Total Pages: 322
Release: 2015-01-06
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 161312693X

A teenage girl faces her evil nemesis in the Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland-inspired trilogy that “should sweep readers down the rabbit hole” (Publishers Weekly). After surviving a disastrous battle at prom, Alyssa has embraced her madness and gained perspective. She’s determined to rescue her two worlds and the people and netherlings she loves. Even if it means challenging Queen Red to a final battle of wills and wiles . . . and even if the only way to Wonderland, now that the rabbit hole is closed, is through the looking-glass world—a parallel dimension filled with mutated and violent netherling outcasts. In the final installment of the wildly popular Splintered trilogy, Alyssa and her dad journey into the heart of magic and mayhem in search of her mom and to set right all that’s gone wrong. Together with Jeb and Morpheus, they must salvage Wonderland from the decay and destruction that has ensnared it. But if they succeed and come out alive, can everyone truly have their happily ever after? Praise for the Splintered trilogy “Alyssa is one of the most unique protagonists I’ve come across in a while. Splintered is dark, twisted, entirely riveting, and a truly romantic tale.” —USA Today “Brilliant, because it is ambitious, inventive, and often surprising.” —The Boston Globe “A dark beauty fills the novel’s pages, which will mesmerize teens with a taste for magic, romance or suspense. Unhinged lays the groundwork for a third book where anything could happen—it is Wonderland, after all.” —Shelf Awareness

To the Other

To the Other
Author: Adriaan Theodoor Peperzak
Publisher: Purdue University Press
Total Pages: 266
Release: 1993
Genre: Philosophy
ISBN: 9781557530240

"The best introduction available for students of one of the most important philosophers of this century."--"American Catholic Philosophical Quarterly." (Philosophy)

The 6 Most Important Decisions You'll Ever Make

The 6 Most Important Decisions You'll Ever Make
Author: Sean Covey
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 192
Release: 2011-03-31
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 0857206486

Sean Covey's wildly popular The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens was one of the first teen success guides ever, and has become a timeless classic read by millions of teens all over the world. Now, in The 6 Most Important Decisions You'll Ever Make, Covey goes into even greater depth in helping teens figure out how to approach the six major challenges they face: gaining self-esteem; dealing with their parents; making friends; being wise about sex; coping with substances; and succeeding at school and planning a career. Covey speaks directly to the pain and confusion that teens and their parents experience in the face of these weighty, life-changing, and extremely common difficulties. Friendly and upbeat as ever, he shows them how to use the 7 Habits to cope with, manage, and ultimately conquer each challenge--and become happier, more productive people.

Digital Decision Making

Digital Decision Making
Author: Ray Corrigan
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 321
Release: 2007-07-05
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1846286735

Since the mid 1990s, when the general public began using the Internet, governments and commerce have made vast investments in digital communications technology. There has been confusion and sometimes controversy over these, for example the proposed UK identity card system. The far-reaching commercial and social implications of decisions made in invisible or opaque specialist fields should concern every citizen. This book argues that decisions should be based on an understanding of the systems, technology and environment within which they operate; that experts and ordinary people should work together; and that technology and law are evolving in restrictive rather than enabling ways.

The Challenges of Democracy in the War on Terror

The Challenges of Democracy in the War on Terror
Author: Maximiliano E. Korstanje
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 208
Release: 2018-09-03
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0429880863

This book unravels the role of democracy after the 9/11 terrorist attacks and reflects important debates surrounding the security of Muslim communities in the years to come. It looks at the problems of torture, violence and the legal resources available to contemporary democracies to confront terrorism. While terrorism is often regarded as one of the major threats to the West and the nation-state, this book explores the notion that a disciplined sense of terror is what keeps society working. The strengths and limitations of liberalism are examined, as well as the ethical dilemma of torture and human right violations in the struggle against terrorism. This book carefully dissects the origin of the nation-state and how it keeps society united. The author offers a creative and unique approach to democracy and worldwide terrorism, exploring the consequences for the nation-state. This book looks at the connections between terrorism, mobility, consumption, torture and fear. It will be of interest to researchers as well as postgraduate and postdoctoral students within the fields of Human Geography, Politics, Media and International Relations.

The Three Pillar Model for Business Decisions: Strategy, Law and Ethics

The Three Pillar Model for Business Decisions: Strategy, Law and Ethics
Author: George J. Siedel
Publisher: Van Rye Publishing, LLC
Total Pages:
Release: 2016-03-21
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0997056614

This book will show you how to use an expanded version of the decision-making model taught in the leadership course for Harvard MBA students. Based on a Strategy Pillar, a Law Pillar, and an Ethics Pillar—the three key pillars of decision making in business and in life—the model enables you to achieve the twin goals that lead to business success: managing risk and creating value.