John Gordon Bücher

Longlisted for the Highland Book Prize 2019The rocks of northern Scotland tell of turbulent events involving continental collisions that unleashed cataclysmic forces, creating a chain of mountains, the remnants of which we see today on both sides of the Atlantic. Geologists from Victorian times onwards have studied the area, and some of the most important geological phenomena have been established and described from the rocks that built these stunning landscapes.In this book, Alan McKirdy makes sense of the many and varied episodes that shaped the familiar landscape we see today. He highlights a number of fascinating geological features, including the Old Red Sandstones of Cromarty and the Black Isle, which carry the secrets of life during ‘the Age of Fishes’, and the thin sliver of fossil-bearing strata which hugs the coast from Golspie to beyond Helmsdale that dates back to Jurassic times and which records the time when dinosaurs roamed the Earth.

A chilling mystery unfolds as sixteen-year-old Dick Dodds discovers a haunting trail in a bog, leading him to Helen Johnson, who has witnessed a bizarre, limbless figure gliding through the landscape. Their investigation intensifies when Mrs. Knowles, a local widow, fears an evil presence has emerged from the nearby river. As they delve deeper into the enigma, they uncover connections to a local legend about a man who died guarding a treasure during King John's reign, putting them in peril as they seek the truth behind the bog's secrets.

Steffi's life changes beyond recognition when she gets her lucky break. The whole country falls in love with her, including the gorgeous pop star she had a crush on through her teenage years. For the up-and-coming star, it seems as if life just could not get any better... But someone out there has in their possession a secret about Steffi's past.

Explore the world of phrenology with this fascinating illustrated poem by Lord Jeffrey and J. Gordon. Featuring detailed descriptions of the latest phrenological research, as well as stunning artwork and rich historical accounts, this book is an invaluable resource for anyone seeking to understand how the mind works and how we can harness its power to achieve our goals and live more fulfilling lives.

Time marches on, bulldozing obstacles, ignoring impediments and complications. It takes time to realize that there is no time like the present and longer, perhaps, to realize that there is no better present than the gift of time. This is another volume of musings, thoughts, opinions, and silly comments accumulated over time--time appreciating life and loving the blessing of that appreciation.

The U.S. armed forces must be prepared to deploy to a wide range of locations and confront adversaries that span the threat spectrum from poorly armed bands to peer-level foes. In future operations, the United States is also likely to face a range of anti-access and area denial threats that require a joint or combined response. Anti-access challenges prevent or degrade a force⁰́₉s ability to enter an operational area and can be geographic, military, or diplomatic. Area denial challenges are threats to forces within the operational area. As they relate to U.S. ground forces, these latter threats are characterized by the opponent⁰́₉s ability to obstruct the actions of U.S. forces once they have deployed. This report reviews selected findings from a study of Army and joint anti-access and area denial challenges. It also proposes a joint approach to countering these threats in future operations. There are important interdependencies and synergies between the services in terms of their ability to overcome these types of challenges. For example, some threats to the Army⁰́₉s ability to deploy to an operational area must be addressed primarily by the other services. Likewise, the Army could provide considerable assistance to the Air Force and Navy in suppressing or destroying air defenses that challenge joint air operations. For this reason, the services will need to work together to develop operational concepts and systems that will be effective in countering emerging and growing threats in future operations

Leo often felt that he was in the wrong place at the wrong time. On June 4, 1994, he was in a white Ford Bronco on Highway 405 outside of Los Angeles. Every law enforcement officer within one hundred miles was looking for a white Bronco and a fugitive named O. J. Simpson. And so Leo did what any Vietnam veteran suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder would do: he ditched the beer, threw the joint out the window, and panicked. He steered off the freeway and into the unsuspecting life of an angel. The ride that had started in a Los Angeles suburb tripped through Southeast Asia, New England, the Florida Keys, New York City, and Palm Springs and finally ran out of steam in Hawaii, and along the way, Leo found his life and his love.