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The Ethical Assassin
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Author : David Liss
language : en
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Release Date : 2006-02-28
The Ethical Assassin written by David Liss and has been published by Ballantine Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006-02-28 with Fiction categories.
Edgar award-winning author of the popular historical novels A Conspiracy of Paper and A Spectacle of Corruption, David Liss showcases his amazing versatility with this brilliant new tale of contemporary suspense: a literary thriller set in Florida, where killing is a matter of conscience. No one is more surprised than Lem Altick when it turns out he’s actually good at peddling encyclopedias door to door. He hates the predatory world of sales, but he needs the money to pay for college. Then things go horribly wrong. In a sweltering trailer in rural Florida, a couple whom Lem has spent hours pitching is shot dead before his eyes, and the unassuming young man is suddenly pulled into the dark world of conspiracy and murder. Not just murder: assassination– or so claims the killer, the mysterious and strangely charismatic Melford Kean, who has struck without remorse and with remarkable good cheer. But the self-styled ethical assassin hadn’t planned on a witness, and so he makes Lem a deal: Stay quiet and there will be no problems. Go to the police and take the fall. Before Lem can decide, he is drawn against his will into the realm of the assassin, a post-Marxist intellectual with whom he forms an unlikely (and perhaps unwise) friendship. The ethical assassin could be a charming sociopath, eco-activist, or vigilante for social justice. To unravel the mystery and save himself, Lem must descend deep into a bizarre world he never knew existed, where a group of desperate–and genuinely deranged–schemers have hatched a plan that will very likely keep Lem from leaving town alive. David Liss skillfully interweaves a gallery of eccentric characters with a multilayered plot characterized by its unpredictable twists and turns. The Ethical Assassin is a brilliant, darkly comic novel that will leave readers in suspense until the very last page.
The Ethical Assassin
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Author : William Ferraiolo
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2025-04-29
The Ethical Assassin written by William Ferraiolo and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2025-04-29 with categories.
Assassins Illustrated Novel
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Author : David Liss
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2011-06
Assassins Illustrated Novel written by David Liss and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-06 with Assassins categories.
A great team of heroes from warring factions joins forces against the nightmare warriors of Hasan-i-Sabbah, who commands a fanatical sect of drugged assassins who make systematic use of political murder and terror. Richard the Lionhearted, Saladin, Robin Hood, Temujin, Ivanhoe, Morgiana, Rebecca and Saif A'Din journey from the secret passages beneath Jerusalem to the harems of Baghdad to the silk road to assault the fortress of Alamut. Along the way, they encounter the mythical medieval world of Geniis, Holy Relics, Magic Lamps and Demons as they learn the truth about Al-Battar: The Holy Sword of the Apocalypse.
Dark Assassin William Monk Mystery Book 15
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Author : Anne Perry
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2010-11-25
Dark Assassin William Monk Mystery Book 15 written by Anne Perry and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-11-25 with Fiction categories.
The two figures had been on the bridge. He had grasped hold of her. To save her, or to push her? Newly appointed Inspector Monk faces a sinister murder plot in Dark Assassin, the fifteenth novel featuring the enigmatic detective from the Queen of Victorian crime, Anne Perry. Perfect for fans of C. J. Sansom and Sarah Perry. 'Brilliant... That rare blend of novel that's a page-turning thriller yet literary... Dark Assassin continues Author Perry's peerless tradition of blending compelling plotting with finely realized human emotion and superb period detail' - Jeffery Deaver Inspector William Monk is still feeling his way in a new post in the Thames River Police and knows he must solve the mystery to gain the respect of his men. Soon both he and Hester find themselves powerfully involved in the story of the dead woman, Mary Havilland, and her quest to vindicate her father, found dead two months previously. An engineer working for the Argyll Construction Company, James Havilland was convinced a major disaster would happen in the tunnels where London's desperately needed new sewer system was being built. Maddened by his obsession, he'd apparently shot himself. Mary had never accepted that and now she was dead too. Was it chance or something more sinister? What readers are saying about Dark Assassin: 'Anne Perry surpasses each novel she writes with further brilliance. This is a complex, superbly crafted plot' 'Perry is so convincing in her research and her prose is exquisite' 'Excellent story, really could not put it down. Well written, atmospheric, I felt I was there with the characters'
The Ethics Of Computer Games
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Author : Miguel Sicart
language : en
Publisher: MIT Press
Release Date : 2011-08-19
The Ethics Of Computer Games written by Miguel Sicart and has been published by MIT Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-08-19 with Social Science categories.
Why computer games can be ethical, how players use their ethical values in gameplay, and the implications for game design. Despite the emergence of computer games as a dominant cultural industry (and the accompanying emergence of computer games as the subject of scholarly research), we know little or nothing about the ethics of computer games. Considerations of the morality of computer games seldom go beyond intermittent portrayals of them in the mass media as training devices for teenage serial killers. In this first scholarly exploration of the subject, Miguel Sicart addresses broader issues about the ethics of games, the ethics of playing the games, and the ethical responsibilities of game designers. He argues that computer games are ethical objects, that computer game players are ethical agents, and that the ethics of computer games should be seen as a complex network of responsibilities and moral duties. Players should not be considered passive amoral creatures; they reflect, relate, and create with ethical minds. The games they play are ethical systems, with rules that create gameworlds with values at play. Drawing on concepts from philosophy and game studies, Sicart proposes a framework for analyzing the ethics of computer games as both designed objects and player experiences. After presenting his core theoretical arguments and offering a general theory for understanding computer game ethics, Sicart offers case studies examining single-player games (using Bioshock as an example), multiplayer games (illustrated by Defcon), and online gameworlds (illustrated by World of Warcraft) from an ethical perspective. He explores issues raised by unethical content in computer games and its possible effect on players and offers a synthesis of design theory and ethics that could be used as both analytical tool and inspiration in the creation of ethical gameplay.
The Ethics Of Destruction
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Author : Ward Thomas
language : en
Publisher: Cornell University Press
Release Date : 2001
The Ethics Of Destruction written by Ward Thomas and has been published by Cornell University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001 with Law categories.
Contrary to Carl von Clausewitz, who called the principle of moderation applied to a theory of war a "logical absurdity," Thomas (a teacher of ethics and international relations at Johns Hopkins and Holy Cross) maintains that "moral principles are fundamentally important to understanding norms governing the use of force, although they are seldom applied in their unadulterated form." Thomas examines norms' effects on the international community, the norm against assassination of leaders (in lieu of which armies are summoned to kill each other), and the norm against the aerial bombing of noncombatants. Thomas argues, for example, that the latter norm was violated when the U.S. bombed the Iraqi Al Firdos bunker, probably or hopefully unaware the attack was killing 200 civilians. The mistake resulted in a cessation of strikes on Baghdad for 5 days, none against leaders for ten days, and a review of all future targets by Schwarzkopf and Powell, even when, says Thomas, "it is doubtful that the action constituted a violation of international law." c. Book News Inc.
L Assassin Thique
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Author : David Liss
language : fr
Publisher: Editions J.C. Lattes
Release Date : 2012-01-04
L Assassin Thique written by David Liss and has been published by Editions J.C. Lattes this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-01-04 with Fiction categories.
Lem Altick assiste au meutre du couple avec qui il essayait de conclure une vente. Ce jeune VRP, qui n'exerce ce métier que dans le but de payer son inscription à l'université, se retrouve catapulté dans l'univers de Melford Kean, l'assassin éthique, qui lui fait jurer de garder le silence sans quoi il le fera accuser du crime.--[Memento].
Drones And The Ethics Of Targeted Killing
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Author : Kenneth R. Himes, OFM
language : en
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Release Date : 2015-09-03
Drones And The Ethics Of Targeted Killing written by Kenneth R. Himes, OFM and has been published by Rowman & Littlefield this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-09-03 with Religion categories.
Drones have become an essential part of U.S. national security strategy, but most Americans know little about how they are used, and we receive conflicting reports about their outcomes. In Drones and the Ethics of Targeted Killing, ethicist Kenneth R. Himes provides not only an overview of the role of drones in national security but also an important exploration of the ethical implications of drone warfare—from the impact on terrorist organizations and civilians to how piloting drones shapes soldiers. Targeted killings have played a role in politics from ancient times through today, so the ethical challenges around how to protect against threats are not new. Himes leads readers through the ethics of targeted killings in history from ancient times to the contemporary Israeli-Palestinian conflict, then looks specifically at the new issues raised through the use of drones. This book is a powerful look at a pressing topic today.
The Devil S Company
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Author : David Liss
language : en
Publisher: Random House
Release Date : 2009-07-07
The Devil S Company written by David Liss and has been published by Random House this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-07-07 with Fiction categories.
BONUS: This edition contains a The Devil's Company discussion guide. From the acclaimed and bestselling author of The Whiskey Rebels and A Conspiracy of Papercomes a stunning new thriller set in the splendor and squalor of eighteenth-century London. The year is 1722. Ruffian for hire and master of disguise Benjamin Weaver finds himself pitted against a mysterious mastermind who holds the lives of Weaver’s friends in the balance. To protect the people he loves, Weaver must stage a daring robbery from the headquarters of the ruthless British East India Company, but this theft is only the opening move in a dangerous game of secret plots, corporate rivals, and foreign spies. With the security of the nation—and the lives of those he loves—in the balance, Weaver must navigate a labyrinth of political greed and corporate treachery. Explosive action and utterly vivid period detail are the hallmarks of an author who continues to set the bar ever higher for historical suspense.
August Shock Waves
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Author : Ajay Muppirala
language : en
Publisher: Notion Press
Release Date : 2017-08-31
August Shock Waves written by Ajay Muppirala and has been published by Notion Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-08-31 with Fiction categories.
It is 2017 and a Lebanese has been ordered to spearhead a sinister mission which, if successful, would trigger the Third World War. A beautiful girl with an IQ over 160, is diagnosed with a heart condition as rare as her intellect, is caught in the vortex of love and death. A first-generation billionaire is determined to eliminate the corrupt, bloodsucking politicians aided by a manifesto known only to a few as The Cleansing Protocol. His chosen mode of retribution – vigilante justice. A radical fanatic has come into the possession of a fully transportable thermonuclear weapon destined to the nation that he hates the most. At the Crypto Box, the young ingenious recruits set in motion every module available to them, to prevent a catastrophe so devastating that it would make the world forget Hiroshima. From the historically-relevant alleys of Delhi’s Chandini Chowk to the opulent city of Moscow, and from the most clandestinely run nuclear weapons’ laboratory to the headquarters of R&AW, embark on an absolutely thrilling ride that would surely make you experience a cocktail of unadulterated emotions. Discover love, hatred, suspense, ingenuity, hope... in August Shock Waves