James Wallace wuchs auf einem Bauernhof auf und verbrachte seine Kindheit mit Erkundungstouren durch die Natur, vom Tauchen in schlammigen Seen bis hin zur Erforschung unentdeckter Höhlen. Nach seinem Jurastudium und Erfahrungen in der Geschäftswelt kehrte er zum Familienleben und einer Reihe von Abenteuern zurück. Diese vielfältigen Lebenserfahrungen, gepaart mit einer tiefen Zuneigung zum amerikanischen Süden, insbesondere zu Mississippi, prägen seine einzigartige Erzählstimme.
Der Erfolgsweg des mächtigsten Managers der amerikanischen Computerindustrie, Mitbegründer der Firma Microsoft, ist hier aufgezeichnet. "Dies ist die packende, fast schon klassische Geschichte eines Jungen, der durch technische Spielereien Macht gewinnt und es dann nicht lassen kann..." (Los Angeles Times.)
Set on the stunning Hawaiian island of Kauai, the story follows ex-SEAL Coby MacKenzie as he trains an elite special-operations unit known as Ghost Eagle 1, Team Kamehameha. The narrative delves into themes of camaraderie, resilience, and the challenges of preparing a team for high-stakes missions, all while navigating the unique cultural backdrop of Hawaii. As Coby faces both personal and professional trials, the dynamics of leadership and teamwork come to the forefront.
Traces the career of the chairman of Microsoft from 1992 to 1997, focusing on his all-out effort to catch up to and overtake the Netscape company in order to dominate the Internet
A description of the Orkney Islands, located off the northeast coast of Scotland. The book provides detailed information on the islands' geography, history, and culture, and includes an essay on the ancient concept of Thule.
The Making of the Modern Law: Legal Treatises, 1800-1926 includes over 20,000 analytical, theoretical and practical works on American and British Law. It includes the writings of major legal theorists, including Sir Edward Coke, Sir William Blackstone, James Fitzjames Stephen, Frederic William Maitland, John Marshall, Joseph Story, Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr. and Roscoe Pound, among others. Legal Treatises includes casebooks, local practice manuals, form books, works for lay readers, pamphlets, letters, speeches and other works of the most influential writers of their time. It is of great value to researchers of domestic and international law, government and politics, legal history, business and economics, criminology and much more.++++The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to insure edition identification: ++++Harvard Law School Libraryocm18121900St. Louis: G. Knapp, 1865. 15 p.; 23 cm.
First published in 1795, this detailed history of Liverpool provides a vivid portrait of the city at the height of the Industrial Revolution. It covers everything from the growth of commerce to the development of civic institutions, offering a rare glimpse into life in one of Britain's most dynamic urban centers.
A fascinating historical guide to the Orkney Isles in the north of Scotland. First published in 1684, this book is a key source of information for anyone interested in the history, geography, and culture of this remote and beautiful part of the world.
A Sketch Of Its History, With Lists Of Its Sheriffs And Excerpts From The Records Of Court (1890)
Focusing on the historical evolution of the Sheriffdom of Clackmannan, this book by James Wallace delves into the county's political, social, and cultural milestones. It features lists of sheriffs who governed the area and excerpts from court records, offering insights into the legal landscape of the time. With prefatory notes on the sheriff's role in Scotland, the work serves as a significant resource for those interested in Scottish history, especially regarding Clackmannan. It's a facsimile reprint, preserving the original's cultural value.