Richard Mann

This is the TRILOGY version of Dominion First Blood (Special Edition) One reluctant Hero. One Vampire Lover. A sword of unspeakable power. An ancient book of prophecy. A centuries old vendetta ignites into a world war. Only superhero BulletProof Pete and femme fatale vampire Lucia can stop the ancient menace. Can he become the Hero everyone wants him to be? From the No.1 Sci-Fi Thriller writer today. An old and terrible threat comes back to haunt Mankind. A race of ancient aliens are hell-bent on dominating Earth and replacing humans with their own kind. An ageing but brilliant archaeologist makes a shocking discovery in modern Iraq. A secret meeting occurs between Vampire elders and the US President. Our modern day SAS hero and M16 agent Captain "Bullet Proof Pete" and childhood friend "Vinnie the Terminator" join forces with their American allies to defend earth at all costs against the alien menace - but our hero is torn apart by guilt for leaving his wife and family. The US President stands alone - all seems lost. But then our hero turns up with important new information. They are joined by Vampire Demons Cassian and the magnetic Lucia - igniting a sense of new hope. But there is a traitor in the midst. Psychic Lucia joins Pete and Vinnie in the cruel, guerrilla war against the aliens and informs our hero of a shocking revelation that changes everything. The US President orders one final attack against the alien menace. The battle for Earth ends in the skies over Los Angeles - but the traitor must be confronted. Can SAS hero Peter become the champion everyone wants him to be? Can he discover the alien agenda? Can he reconcile the love for his wife and the animal magnetism of the beautiful vampire Lucia? This Sci-Fi Thriller will grab you by the scruff of the neck and take you on a roller coaster ride ...sometimes horrific, sometimes comic - it will keep you guessing right until the climatic finale. Fans of films like Independence Day will love this book as well as hard core Sci-Fi addicts with its descriptions of alien technology and leading edge weaponry. Flashbacks to ancient Rome and World War two only add to this classic in the making. It also asks deeper questions about race, religion and our place in the world as humankind fights for its very survival.

Today’s most complete and credible business law text, SMITH & ROBERSON'S BUSINESS LAW, 17E by Richard A. Mann and Barry S. Roberts continues a tradition of accuracy and consistent coverage of the latest issues and emerging trends. This updated classic book details business law and prepares you for the certified public accountant (CPA) exam with coverage of business law, the legal duties and responsibilities of accountants, and the corporate governance portion of the business environment. Cases blend landmark and current decisions with edits to preserve the language of the court. More than 220 engaging figures, diagrams, and summaries emphasize the fundamental concepts, principles, and rules of law that apply to business transactions. You gain insights into the function and operation of courts and administrative agencies and learn to recognize potential legal problems in business. This comprehensive, up-to-date book ensures you acquire a solid understanding of modern business law.

Recognized for accurate, relevant, and straightforward coverage, BUSINESS LAW AND THE REGULATION OF BUSINESS, 12E illustrates how legal concepts apply to today’s common business situations. The book's comprehensive, yet succinct, approach provides the depth of coverage ideal for business success and CPA exam preparation without technical jargon. The text includes both landmark and recent cases with the facts and decision summarized for clarity, while the opinion is carefully edited to preserve the language of the court. More than 220 classroom-tested figures, tables, diagrams, concept reviews, and chapter summaries clarify concepts. To enhance readability, legal terms are clearly defined, explained, and illustrated. In addition, each chapter is carefully organized and enriched by illustrative hypothetical and case examples that relate the material to real-life experiences. Numerous critical-thinking features further challenge and strengthen your analytical skills.

The most complete, credible, and authentic business law text available, the Sixteenth Edition of SMITH & ROBERSON'S BUSINESS LAW by Richard A. Mann and Barry S. Roberts continues a long tradition of accuracy, thoroughness, and consistent coverage of the latest issues and emerging trends. This updated classic delivers a comprehensive, detailed presentation of business law that covers all topics included in the business law section of the certified public accountant (CPA) exam. In addition, this text covers the legal responsibilities and liabilities of accountants section and the corporate governance portion of business environment and concepts section of the CPA Exam. The cases--located at the end of each chapter--offer an excellent mix of landmark and current decisions and are edited to preserve a large portion of the language of the court. Proven, comprehensive, and completely up-to-date, this trusted and thorough text will challenge and engage your students--and ensure they leave your class with a solid understanding of modern business law.

First Certificate Expert thoroughly prepares your adult and young adult students for the FCE while developing their language awareness and communicative skills. First Certificate Expert corresponds to level B2 of the Common European Framework.

The most complete and credible business law book available, SMITH AND ROBERSON'S BUSINESS LAW, 14e, International Edition, by Richard A. Mann and Barry S. Roberts continues a long tradition of accuracy, comprehensiveness, and consistent coverage of the latest issues and emerging trends. This updated classic includes a table of contents that delivers a comprehensive, detailed, and thorough presentation of business law topics that reflect AACSB guidelines. The text also includes an excellent mix of landmark and recent cases. Longer than in most texts, end-of-chapter cases include edited facts and decisions to preserve the language of the court. Placement of cases gives instructors complete flexibility, allowing them to skip over cases easily as well as opt for a true black-letter-law case analysis approach if they choose. Classic, comprehensive, and completely up-to-date, this textbook will challenge your students--and ensure that they leave your class with a solid understanding of modern business law.

First Certificate Expert thoroughly prepares your adult and young adult students for the FCE while developing their language awareness and communicative skills. First Certificate Expert corresponds to level B2 of the Common European Framework.

This text provides a concise explanation of the statutory and case law that affects business with the objective of enabling students to use the law as a source for business decision-making. Excellent preparation for CPA exams and numerous critical thinking features are particular strengths of this text. This sixth edition continues the tradition of authoritative, accurate, and up-to-date presentation of the law.