Rogue soldiers calling themselves the "Keepers" have taken over the U.N. and are demanding $100 million in ransom. Op-Center director Paul Hood and his forces will strike with deadly vengeance because this time, it's personal – Hood's daughter is among the hostages.
The trial of the sorceress Zandramas leads Garion and his companions into the heart of enemy territory where a cult of demon worshipers forces an unlikely alliance between the forces of Light and Darkness. Eddings uses gentle humor and endearing characters to temper the seriousness of his complex fantasy epic.
The Winds of War, the first of two sweeping sagas about World War II, has been acclaimed by critics and readers for generations as one of the best books about World War II ever written. The story begins in 1939 Europe as the Nazis are gathering forces against their neighbors and ends in the South Pacific with Pearl Harbor.
Written in a step-by-step format, this practical guide begins with an introduction to the science of biophysics, covering biophysical techniques and applications. Next, you'll learn the principles of physics, biology, and chemistry required to understand biophysics, including free energy, entropy, and statistical mechanics. Biomolecules and the forces that influence their structure and conformation are also covered, as are protein, nucleic acid, and membrane biophysics. Detailed examples and concise explanations make it easy to understand the material, and end-of-chapter quizzes and a final exam help reinforce key concepts.
