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  • The Gladiator

    The Secret History of Rome's Warrior Slaves

    by Alan Baker ...
    Alan Baker weaves an extraordinary, vivid picture of Roman life as his compelling and evocative history tells the story of Rome's most notable gladiators. They were condemned and feared by emperors, slaughtered and adored by the masses and worshipped by their female fans, yet their lives were invariably violently short.Whether their enemy was a starved tiger or a battle-hardened criminal, their ... Read more

    $17.69 USD

  • The Knight

    A Portrait of Europe's Warrior Elite

    by Alan Baker ...
    An up-close introduction to the most admired warriors in history"They mounted their horses, grasped the lances made of fine Bordeaux Steel, closed the visors of their helmets, and made their way to their stations for the first course. Spurring their horses on, they advanced toward each other at full gallop, lowering their lances as they approached. The tip of Clifford's lance caught Boucmel high ... Read more

    $10.69 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Handbook of Pediatric Infectious Disease

    by Alan Baker ...
    Bacterial, viral, parasitic or fungal infections are all types of infectious diseases that can make child sickare known as pediatric infectious diseases. These illnesses need to be treated by specialists who arecommitted to preventing and treating acute and chronic infectious diseases including HIV and AIDS.Comprehensive in scope, yet concise and easy to manage, this book is go-to resource on ... Read more

    $427.69 USD

  • The Gladiator

    The Secret History Of Rome's Warrior Slaves

    by Alan Baker ...
    Condemned and yet feared by emperors, almost certain to be slaughtered and yet adored by the masses, the gladiator was the superstar of his day. His existence was invariably short and violent, improved only faintly by the prospect of honor, wealth, and public attention. Yet men gave up their freedom to become gladiators, noblewomen gave up their positions to elope with them, and Emperors risked ... Read more

    $14.39 USD

  • A Comprehensive Course in Number Theory

    by Alan Baker ...
    Developed from the author's popular text, A Concise Introduction to the Theory of Numbers, this book provides a comprehensive initiation to all the major branches of number theory. Beginning with the rudiments of the subject, the author proceeds to more advanced topics, including elements of cryptography and primality testing, an account of number fields in the classical vein including properties ... Read more

    $44.29 USD

  • A Taste of Europe

    A Travel Diary and Tips for the Unwary Traveler.

    by Alan Baker ...
    This book had its beginnings as picture narrative to share our travel experiences with our family and friends. That way, they could follow our trip at their own pace rather than the unfashionable photo or slide night. Our adventurers are a middle aged Australian couple keen to share their travel experiences with anybody prepared to listen or more particularly, read about them. Our itinerary ... Read more

    $4.99 USD

  • Life Imprisonment

    by Alan Baker ...
    **Winner of a Koestler Trust Silver Award*** and the only book of its kind by a serving lifer. ... Read more

    $12.69 USD

  • Keith Finds What Makes Him Happy

    A Novel and Five Short Stories

    by Alan Baker Charlie ...
    Keith struggles with his intense longing to have sex with Roger, his handsome, straight roommate and good friend. Roger’s suspicious, overbearing and meddling older brothers take a big interest in protecting baby brother’s vulnerable ass from his horny gay roommate. Through a mixture of intimidation and life-coaching, the brothers endeavor to shift Keith’s attention to a more suitable recipient by ... Read more

    $2.99 USD

  • When the Call Comes

    A Funeral Guide for Pastors

    by D. Alan Baker ...
    Pastors often cite funerals as among the most daunting ministries they face, one for which they feel least prepared . . .“What is the purpose of a funeral and why have one?”“What is my role as a pastor, walking families through grief?"“What should I say when I meet with the family for the first time?”“What do I do in the case of a difficult death: suicide, violence, or infant death?”"How do I ... Read more

    $5.99 USD

  • Two Tiny Mice

    A Mouse-Eye Exploration of Nature

    Illustrated by Alan Baker ...
    This delightfully sweet storybook follows a duo of harvest mice as they explore the countryside. A unique mouse-eye view shows creatures in their natural habitats as the two meet a quiet rabbit, get a peek in an energetic sparrow’s nest, and make an amphibious acquaintance near the river. Exploring is tiring, but at the end of the day there is a cozy, warm nest to crawl back into, and the two mice ... Read more

    $9.99 USD

  • Foundations of Chaplaincy

    A Practical Guide

    by Alan T. Baker ...
    An approachable overview of the nature, purpose, and functional roles of chaplaincyChaplaincy is unlike any other kind of ministry. It involves working outside a church, without a congregation, usually in a secular organization. It requires ministering to those with starkly different religious convictions, many of whom may never enter a house of worship. It is, as Alan Baker writes, "ministry in ... Read more

    $29.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Business Decision Making

    by Alan J. Baker ...
    Series series Routledge Library Editions: Management
    Originally published in 1981. Risk is a problem which all business decision makers have to cope with. The problem is not insurmountable, however, as there now exist well-established techniques for minimising risk and for calculating which of various available options is the optimal one to pursue.This book outlines and discusses these techniques and the theories behind them. Unlike many economic ... Read more

    $51.99 USD