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This book is part biography and at the same time is an attempt to understand the intellectual, emotional, psychological development of a life lived then lost. It is also part an attempt to comprehend the why and how of the failures of the medical profession which led to his death from a preventable cause; part contention that the cause of his death derived ultimately from the prejudicial effects of the medical paradigms and presumptions; and, finally, a lamentation.This story is not, throughout, linear, yet it generally cleaves to a time-progressive form. It moves, as did Stuart and his partner, from place to place, which here and there are evoked, limned. However, it is the internal journey - psychological, emotional and then physical that this history focuses on.The purpose of the book is to relate this inner journey. And yet... the medical aspects of the final four years of Stuart's life were the provocateur to its writing. How the medical paradigms, prejudices and presumptions that boxed in the minds of the medical professionals influenced their perceptions of him, his diabetes, and his risk factors for heart disease. Within these sections, no one is named except for Stuart. It is the framing and informing of the typical, all too normal and too narrow medical mind that concerns, not the individuals involved. And the unwillingness of these professed knowledgeable to widen their purview to permit entry of new medical understandings because they go against well entrenched prejudices.
Michael Stuart takes on his first homicide case. The local police Chief in Zamboanga City, the Philippines, requests his help in solving the murder of a powerful plantation owner's son. He quickly finds himself in a tangle with his Peace Corps Supervisor, the expatriate community and the killer. He survives several attempts on his life, only to meet the killer face-to-face. A brief romance with a Minnesota born PC Volunteer provides his only respite before he solves the case.
Mario Portello is run over by a black sedan while sitting at his desk at Ralph's Roller Rink. Josephine Stuart happens to be painting a mural at the rink the day he is rubbed out, making her the only witness to the hit-and-run event. Everyone assumes it's an accident caused by an octogenarian with bi-focal vision and a lead foot. From what Josephine saw, however; she believes the hit was intentionally carried out by a shrewd killer. The police are slow to believe her theory. Mario's family and acquaintances did not like him, but Josephine must look beyond dislike and find someone with a real motive for murder.
Scent of a $windle is flush with provocative foreign intrigue and unforgettable characters--including a menagerie of animals that consist of a dog, a cockatoo, a goat, and a rooster. A disturbingly tragic murder has upset the balance of life on the white carpets of Prunedale, California. Muralist Josephine Stuart is keeping a promise by house-sitting for well-to-do Mr. and Mrs. Trippy who plan to be in Europe for thirty days. When the Trippys' neighbor is murdered, they inherit the victim's cockatoo Boris. So, unfortunately, Josephine becomes caretaker not only of their house, but also the bird. Being the nosy neighbor she is, Jo can't help looking into the murder and soon she has a long roster of suspects--all of them apparently interested in one small, but valuable item.
Approved by AQA and tailored to the latest specification, Stuart Britain and the Crisis of Monarchy 1603-1702 helps students understand issues of change, continuity, and cause and consequence in this period of British history. It explores: - how the monarchy changed during Stuart Britain - why there were disputes over religion - how effective the opposition was - how important ideologies and individuals were Make connections between the six key thematic questions in the specification Focus on skills building and exam practice Key features are: - Source-Based Learning. Includes a wide range of sources and extracts to develop vital skills in historical interpretation and source analysis - Exam Practice. Features exam-style questions and study tips to help students prepare and perform Perfect for any student studying AQA AS or A Level History, this book helps students achieve success in Stuart Britain and the Crisis of Monarchy 1603-1702.
The young KGB agent leaves Chechnya in a hurry as the Russian Empire collapses. He leaves behind a pregnant Chechen woman. The son born to the Chechen woman grows up bullied and shamed. The woman, relentlessly pressed by her bastard son, finally admits that she believes him to be the current President of Russia. The son is incredulous, but comes to believe his mother. He goes off to Moscow State University to study computers--and figure out a way to kill his father. Michael Stuart is called upon by a member of the Russian President's Security Team to help them find who is trying to hack into the President's electronic equipment. He communicates with his Russian security contact through the computer game World of Warcraft. He is kidnapped and seduced by members of the Russian Opposition. Seemingly successful, he returns to his university. He is then recruited by the new Cyber Command of the Defense Department. His actions bring into the scrutiny of both his University Regents and the State Governor. He successfully negotiates these conflicts only to learn that the Russian President has been assassinated. The young assassin goes on the run to the clans of the Caucasus. The son aligns himself with the Chechen rebels in an attempt to bring the Russian Bear to heel. Michael uses his contacts to help locate the assassin who holds the Russians hostage by threatening to blow up their oil fields. The end comes with the tragedy of sectarian conflict.
An explosion in the middle of the night plummets local muralist Josephine Stuart out of bed and down the street to determine which of her neighbors' homes in sleepy Aromas, California, has been destroyed. When she discovers fire trucks and police vehicles surrounding the Hooley home, she fears that the elderly brother/sister residents have both been killed in the blast. That is, until the next morning when she discovers ninety-year-old Emmett Hooley asleep on her couch. Turns out, Emmett wasn't at home when his house was blown to bits, he was in a secluded shack behind it where he built cuckoo clocks. The old man is disoriented, weak, and worried his sister Hilda is dead, so Josephine takes him under her wing. Slowly and patiently, Jo tries to find out what happened--to the Hooley house and to Emmett's sister. When the police confirm Hilda's demise and report evidence of arson, Jo and Emmett compile a list of possible suspects among Emmett's friends and relatives, many of whom apparently have a strong motive for murder as Emmett is extremely wealthy. When Jo follows Emmett to a cuckoo clock convention, their adventures take a dangerous turn, and Jo's attempts to find Hilda's killer put both her and Emmett in grave danger.
Between mural jobs, Josephine Stuart promises she will help her neighbor, Jason Oeblick, with his nursery business in Gilroy, California. His mother was recently murdered and Josephine is "on it." She commutes to work with all good intensions but struggles with the unfamiliar world of horticulture. When Jason comes up with an idea for a mural, she jumps at the chance to paint on his WildWest Nursery building.As Josephine questions the Oeblick family members, she becomes involved in their lives. Two family members live in a homeless camp in a park in Gilroy. Their cause becomes Josephine's as she promotes a walk-a-thon to raise money for homeless shelters.In the meantime, a Silicon Valley smuggling operation involving a couple of nefarious characters threatens the safety of Josephine and her dog, Solow. Even with all the distractions, she presses on feeling she must find the person who murdered Mrs. Oeblick.
