David Cook
Author
Publisher
University of California Press
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
"First published in 2005, Understanding Jihad unraveled the tangled historical, intellectual, and political meanings of jihad within the context of Islamic life. In this revised and expanded second edition, author David Cook has included new material in light of pivotal events over of the past ten years, such as the revolutionizing events of the Arab Spring, the death of Osama bin Laden, and the rise of new Islamic factions such as ISIL. Jihad is...
Publisher
ARC Entertainment
Pub. Date
Not Supplied
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Luke Chisolm ... [is] a talented young golfer set on making the pro tour. When his first big shot turns out to be a very public disaster, Luke escapes the pressures of the game and finds himself unexpectedly stranded in Utopia, Texas, home to eccentric rancher Johnny Crawford ... But Johnny's more than meets the eye, and his profound ways of looking at life, love, and faith force Luke to question not only his past choices, but his direction for the...
Publisher
[Publisher not identified]
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
Life as a private detective begins at 60 for this sprightly Lancashire housewife. Instead of winding down as her husband, Robert, expects, sheb2ss just getting started. Hetty takes a job to make ends meet and accidentally discovers her natural gift for sleuthing. In these first six episodes, she finds an eager sidekick in destitute teenager Geoffrey and puts her sensible pumps to the pavement in search of mysteries to solve.
13) Missing persons
Publisher
Acorn Media
Pub. Date
[2005]
Language
English
Description
An unstoppable force of nature in a hat and sensible shoes, Hetty decides to try tracking down the long-lost son of her best friend's husband. A taste of success encourages her to go looking for missing persons as a professional sleuth.
16) The lost one
Publisher
Indica pictures
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
When several teen girls go missing, retired police detective, Shae Conway discovers an alarming pattern in her sleepy community. What starts out as a simple missing persons case uncovers an underground world of human trafficking. She joins forces with Riley, a vigilante who has been trying to break into this elite ring and expose corruption at the highest levels of power. Soon they find themselves battling for their every lives!
Series
Hetty Wainthropp investigates volume ser. 2
Publisher
[publisher not identified]
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
The Wainthropp Detective Agency builds on earlier successes as Hetty, her husband Robert, and teenager Geoffrey grow in expertise and confidence. In these six further adventures, they come face-to-face with murderers, saboteurs, and charlatans of all types, while never shrinking from danger or losing their moxie.
Publisher
RCA/Jive
Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
English
Description
American Idol marks its tenth season with a collection featuring tracks from previous winners as well as fan favorites. The twelve-song collection is ordered chronologically by the contestant season and includes Kelly Clarkson, Since U Been Gone; Carrie Underwood, Before He Cheats; and Jordin Sparks featuring Chris Brown, No Air.
20) Criminal (2016)
Publisher
Lionsgate
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Formats
Description
In a last-ditch effort to stop a diabolical plot, a dead CIA operative's memories, secrets, and skills are implanted into an unpredictable and dangerous death-row inmate in the hopes that he will complete the operative's mission.