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Mass communication is used by governments to support their war efforts while media images are created or manipulated to inform, persuade or guide the consumers of those images. But this book looks beyond the obvious. The contributors examine historical and contemporary examples that reflect the role of the media or mass communication or both during wartime. The essays highlight the centrality of communication to the perpetuation and to the resolution of war, suggesting that the symbiotic relationship between communication and war is as important to understand as war itself. ... Read more

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This book includes a wealth of practice questions to encourage pupils to develop their full potential, written by a SATs question setter. Written by the best-selling "Key Maths" authors for use with any course, scheme or resources, the book contains a wealth of practice questions that are levelled according to the four tiers of 3-5, 4-6, 5-7, and 6-8, enabling pupils to target the appropriate level. ... Read more

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This annotated guide to English language materials dealing with all aspects of the history of the borderlands since the 1700s gives special attention to conflicts between Germans and Poles and issues that are again critical in Central Europe. Students, teachers, and scholars will find this bibliography of over 1200 entries to primary sources, books, chapters in books, dissertations, journal articles, government documents, fiction, and films easy to use. The introduction points to different names given to the region and puts the bibliography into historical context. Chapters deal with different historical periods, and the author, title, and subject indexes make the material easily accessible. ... Read more

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All three siblings of the Decker family were killed as teenagers in bizarre accidents, and when their father dies too, his widow suspects that murder has become a family affair. Reprint. K. PW. ... Read more

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All in the family --
Barbara Paul is both a wonderful and wonderfully-inventive writer. My own particular favorites of her large list of books are the ones featuring the operatic soprano/part-time detective Emmy Destin, with a little help from Enrico Caruso and other such notable luminaries of the time.

The books in which she incorporates her theatre background would stand out for that reason alone, (to me, at least) even if they didn't possess all the other star qualities necessary to produce a first-rate, entertaining book.

This quirky book is no exception, with former stage director Gillian Clifford, now a theatre-museum director, as the main protagonist. In her younger days, she had been married, all-too-briefly, to Stuart Decker, younger brother of the renowned venture capitalist Raymond. Stuart was the victim of a hit-and-run driver. The male Deckers, along with twin sisters, Michelle and Annette, comprise the current generation of a Boston family, which will immediately bring to mind other noted New England families, in more than one respect.

Raymond and his wife Connie, had one son, Theo; Annette, married to Tom Henry, a son, Ike; Michelle, married to Rob Kurland, Raymond's partner, had two sons, Bobby and Joel. Uncle Oscar and Aunt Elinor Ferguson had a daughter, Lynn. Theo had been the first to die, some years earlier, during a botched kidnapping attempt. But now, just in the last three months, Ike, Bobby and Lynn had all died, too, in apparent accidents. The final death was Raymond himself, in a fire at his home on Martha's Vineyard."Whom the gods smile upon . . ."

While reading her Chicago newspaper, Gillian stumbles over the death notice for Raymond, and is compelled to travel to Boston, to re-visit the family of which she was once a member. The family, however, thinks differently.Once a Decker, always a Decker. In many more ways than one, it would appear.

Connie thinks Raymond was murdered, and in a short time, convinces Gillian to agree with her. From then on, it's no holds barred, as Gillian allies herself first with one, then another of the Deckers to get to the bottom of this murderous marry-go-round. Delicious!

All in the family --
Barbara Paul is both a wonderful and wonderfully-inventive writer. My own particular favorites of her large list of books are the ones featuring the operatic soprano/part-time detective Emmy Destin, with a little help from Enrico Caruso and other such notable luminaries of the time.

The books in which she incorporates her theatre background would stand out for that reason alone, (to me, at least) even if they didn't possess all the other star qualities necessary to produce a first-rate, entertaining book.

This quirky book is no exception, with former stage director Gillian Clifford, now a theatre-museum director, as the main protagonist. In her younger days, she had been married, all-too-briefly, to Stuart Decker, younger brother of the renowned venture capitalist Raymond. Stuart was the victim of a hit-and-run driver. The male Deckers, along with twin sisters, Michelle and Annette, comprise the current generation of a Boston family, which will immediately bring to mind other noted New England families, in more than one respect.

Raymond and his wife Connie, had one son, Theo; Annette, married to Tom Henry, a son, Ike; Michelle, married to Rob Kurland, Raymond's partner, had two sons, Bobby and Joel. Uncle Oscar and Aunt Elinor Ferguson had a daughter, Lynn. Theo had been the first to die, some years earlier, during a botched kidnapping attempt. But now, just in the last three months, Ike, Bobby and Lynn had all died, too, in apparent accidents. The final death was Raymond himself, in a fire at his home on Martha's Vineyard."Whom the gods smile upon . . ."

While reading her Chicago newspaper, Gillian stumbles over the death notice for Raymond, and is compelled to travel to Boston, to re-visit the family of which she was once a member. The family, however, thinks differently.Once a Decker, always a Decker. In many more ways than one, it would appear.

Connie thinks Raymond was murdered, and in a short time, convinces Gillian to agree with her. From then on, it's no holds barred, as Gillian allies herself first with one, then another of the Deckers to get to the bottom of this murderous marry-go-round. Delicious! ... Read more

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A Great Read
I read this book when it first came out and it has always been a keeper.It is a well-written spoof on the mystery genre with all the classic characters, even a cat.If you love mysteries and like to laugh, you'll enjoy this book. ... Read more

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Newly promoted NYPD lieutenant Marian Larch investigates the murder of an elderly gentleman who met his death on a crowded bus of passengers who saw nothing and begins to suspect that someone had hired a professional killer. Reprint. PW. ... Read more

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An exceptional mystery writer
The Marian Larch series deserves to be reprinted in its entirety someday soon. They are excellent mysteries and the lead character has realistic professional and personal relationships that are intricately interwoven together (just like real life...). For those of us who are Blakes 7 fans, Larch's mysterious lover is not only based upon Avon (played by Paul Darrow in the sci-fi series) but the entire book, dedicated to the B7 fandom, has a number of B7 "in jokes". Delightful reading!

Fare Play offers a more than fair return for your money
Barbara Paul was a professor at University of Pittsburg and her love ofwriting shows in this well plotted, absorbing mystery.Newly promotedLieutenant Marian Larch is confronted with a conundrum- why would anyonekill a harmless old man? Was it a mistake or is there a hiden motive? Sheconfronts male prejudice on the job, pressure as the affluent and not soinnocent threaten lawsuits as Marian presses closer to the truth. Paulskillfully mixes humor with suspense- Marian is invited to the "bestman" at her former partner's wedding. To further complicate her lifeMarian's former lover re-enters her life.All of the characters aregems- from the priest who mixes up the wedding, to her partner's futurebattle ax mother-in-law Paul develops complex and believable characters. If you like this one also read the highly suspenseful, gritty You Have theRight to Remain Silent- Marian has to investigate the murder of fourexecutives!, and read all of the Larch series.Barbara Paul is the bestmystery writer and most underrated mystery novelist in America.Rereadingit was as great a pleasure the second and third times as the first becauseI could appreciate skillful settings, character, plot development and thegraceful writing!An underrated gem! ... Read more