John Roberts Livres

Over 2,500 entries cover terms, places, and personalities significant in the study of ancient Greece and Rome.

The plot unfolds as Blake Langford investigates the mysterious death of a young girl discovered in a derelict building after an unexpected stop on the London Underground. As he delves deeper into the case, the harsh realities of London's streets complicate his search for answers. A shocking confession from his sister alters the investigation, forcing Blake to navigate familial loyalties and deception. Caught between two women seeking the truth and a brother needing protection, he grapples with trust and betrayal in a gripping tale of crime and family ties.

Blake Langford, haunted by his past, retreats into alcohol as New Year's approaches in Edinburgh. His isolation shatters when a body is discovered at Edinburgh Castle, reigniting unresolved mysteries from a decade ago. As he navigates the city's dark secrets, Blake confronts his inner turmoil while unraveling a murder linked by a chilling message. A woman's quest for closure intertwines with his investigation, raising questions about trust and deception. Can he overcome his demons to find the truth, or will history repeat itself?

Aspiring writers face the challenge of navigating an overwhelming amount of information available online. This book provides clear guidance on how to begin their writing journey and discern valuable advice from the noise. It aims to streamline the writing process and empower authors with practical insights to enhance their skills and confidence.

A systematic treatment of the economics of the modern firm, this book draws on the insights of a variety of areas in modern economics and other disciplines, but presents a coherent, consistent, innovative treatment of the central problems in organizations of motivating people and coordinating their activities.

Set against a backdrop of international intrigue, the story follows Blake Langford, a British intelligence officer whose life is upended when his fiancée, Rachael, disappears without a trace. Eight years later, he learns from Rachael's sister that she is in danger, prompting Blake to confront his past and reignite old emotions. As he embarks on a perilous journey across America and into Mexico, he seeks to dismantle a diamond smuggling ring, facing heightened stakes that intertwine his personal and professional life.

This book of stories reveals how placemaking has evolved since the 1960s and 1970s to embed values of equity, inclusiveness, community-building, and ecological sustainability within the common physical environment, offering a beacon of hope for the future.

A mafia insider and former head smuggler for the Medellin cartel describes his violent relationships with criminal powers, his alliance with the U.S. government, and his role in reshaping the nation's war on drugs.

Part of the renowned Anatomy of the Ship series, this is an in-depth guide to the ship that revolutionised battleship design for more than a generation: HMS Dreadnought.