Bøger af Michael Riley

'No one would spot a terrorist in a well-cut DJ' Grand hotels at night are strange planets where rare creatures, unfamiliar with either sunlight or moonlight, live undisturbed in luxuriant undergrowth, places to hide in plain sight where everybody is a former something and where no one would spot a terrorist in a well-cut dinner jacket. The story concerns a terrorist informer living in plain sight as the night manager of the hotel. Everybody loves Mooney; charming and affable, every night he showers weapons-grade empathy on the foibles of the rich. The afterlife of a turned grass is thick carpet, Cuban cigars, fine wine and the occasional killing for his new masters. Even his companion at night, Botley, was once a bent copper; Oh lucky man. One night Mooney fleetingly sees a man he recognizes from his past. It could spoil everything and then bodies begin to pile up. It begins when, from a fifth floor room, watchers on a stakeout see something that they should not have seen. The body of one emerges from the hotel's laundry chute, swaddled in bloody towels. The body of the other is first found and then mysteriously disappears. Superintendent Ann Taylor investigates. She traces the killings back to the original stakeout and realizes that the case revolves around finding out what they actually saw. The night life of the hotel, it seems, is organized for more that than just hospitality. Taylor suspects Mooney and an elderly American lady who is resident in a suite. They both appear to have official protection and she senses a threatening political minefield. Ann drinks too much and cares too much but won't be intimidated. In a world of sophisticated misdirection; she learns quickly that boldness only gets you so far. Realizing the need for low cunning; her gaze falls upon Botley, the night security man. In her mind, he brings a welcome touch of shabbiness to the luxurious surroundings. She senses a growing mistrust between the two night companions and when Botley finds the good cop inside himself they join forces and tackle a prey that turns out to be bigger than the traps they set. At night even secrets have secrets; maybe it wasn't who the watchers saw but who saw them? As they grope their way towards the truth the deception and violence which ensues touches the lives of an elderly US Senator, a Russian call-girl, a former school teacher, a Turkish waiter and a lonely hard-man. The violent endgame is played out under the chandeliers.

The main stream media has convinced the world that Bill Clinton was only the 2nd US President ever impeached because he lied about having a mistress. Does sexual misconduct REALLY rise to the level of impeachment of the most powerful man in the world? Or did something else happen? This book details another aspect of the China-gate scandal. Is this what China got for their money? (Or one of the things?) An American, 40 year veteran of the computer service industry, tried to warn the world about a undetectable, malicious computer code that caused computers to fail prematurely. Then, he was attacked. Why would the US president attack an American citizen who was trying to protect America? This is what really happened in 1996 - An incredible situation that Hillary was involved in too.

First Base Blackjack: What It Takes To Beat Today's Game, juxtaposes Riley's testosterone fueled hit and run style with O'Dwyer's subtle mastery of the game to evoke a book full of dynamic moves for a new generation of players. Explaining reasons why "Card Counting and Basic Strategy Does Not Work", look for O'Dwyer and Riley to be a major influence in the Blackjack landscape for years to come.

Reading the Streets When you need a cover-up give the job to an old disgraced detective and, just to make sure it is a screw-up, give him a colleague with a drink problem; a bent cop and a lush; perfect - BAD CALL. Separated from his beloved grandson, in hock to the local mob, Detective Inspector Botley survives in the world of computer policing only on instincts that can read the streets. Once a star of an elite squad he is parked now out of sight and out of mind on the night shift. One warm night in a central London police station, when he is almost out of whisky, a call comes in and nothing can be the same again. It is the end of the 70's and the mystery starts when an old thief and his apprentice break into a London town house that is supposed to be empty. They see something they should not have seen. The younger man is brutally killed but the older escapes to become a reluctant witness. He describes a strange man running wildly across a park. When this witness is professionally assassinated Botley knows for sure that there is a bigger crime at stake. His feeling of dread is magnified when, in passing a police cell, he glimpses a terrified look in a prisoner's eyes. The look haunts him. To make matters worse; exactly why have Scotland Yard lumbered him Donna, a woman from Scotland apparently searching London for a lost colleague? Botley senses that the dark side of London is playing an unseen hand to undermine him. Clues point him towards a high-ranked politician but his raw cunning spots both plants and treacherous colleagues. When the mystery gets close to his own family Botley comes to recognize that the case is his last chance to redeem himself. He must now confront the hardest question - whether he is able to do the right thing.

Help every pupil to know more, look closer, think deeper and write better as they develop their historical knowledge and skills throughout Key Stage 3 and get 'GCSE-ready'.

Michael Riley knew he wanted to be a pilot as soon as he took off solo in the school glider at the age of 16. The career that followed incorporated everything from aerobatic machines and classic aircraft to jumbo jets and, ultimately, Concorde.In a colourful career he rubbed shoulders with many of the best-known names in the flying world, and piloted celebrities from Paul McCartney, Liza Minelli and Diana Ross to David Frost and Margaret Thatcher. This is his intriguing story.

Exam Board: OCRLevel: GCSESubject: HistoryFirst Teaching: September 2016First Exam: June 2018An OCR endorsed textbookLet SHP successfully steer you through the new specification with an exciting, enquiry-based series that invigorates teaching and learning; combining best practice principles and worthwhile tasks to develop students' high-level historical knowledge and skills.- Tackle unfamiliar topics from the broadened curriculum with confidence: the engaging, accessible text covers the content you need for teacher-led lessons and independent study- Ease the transition to GCSE: step-by-step enquiries inspired by best practice in KS3 help to simplify lesson planning and ensure continuous progression within and across units- Build the knowledge and understanding students need to succeed: the scaffolded three-part task structure enables students to record, reflect on and review their learning- Boost student performance across the board: suitably challenging tasks encourage high achievers to excel at GCSE while clear explanations make key concepts accessible to all- Rediscover your enthusiasm for source work: a range of purposeful, intriguing visual and written source material is embedded at the heart of each investigation to enhance understanding- Develop students' sense of period: the visually stimulating text design uses memorable case studies, diagrams, infographics and contemporary photos to bring fascinating events and people to life

An OCR endorsed textbookLet SHP successfully steer you through the new specification with an exciting, enquiry-based series that invigorates teaching and learning; combining best practice principles and worthwhile tasks to develop students' high-level historical knowledge and skills.- Tackle unfamiliar topics from the broadened curriculum with confidence: the engaging, accessible text covers the content you need for teacher-led lessons and independent study- Ease the transition to GCSE: step-by-step enquiries inspired by best practice in KS3 help to simplify lesson planning and ensure continuous progression within and across units- Build the knowledge and understanding students need to succeed: the scaffolded three-part task structure enables students to record, reflect on and review their learning- Boost student performance across the board: suitably challenging tasks encourage high achievers to excel at GCSE while clear explanations make key concepts accessible to all- Rediscover your enthusiasm for source work: a range of purposeful, intriguing visual and written source material is embedded at the heart of each investigation to enhance understanding- Develop students' sense of period: the visually stimulating text design uses memorable case studies, diagrams, infographics and contemporary photos to bring fascinating events and people to life

An OCR endorsed textbookLet SHP successfully steer you through the new specification with an exciting, enquiry-based series that invigorates teaching and learning; combining best practice principles and worthwhile tasks to develop students' high-level historical knowledge and skills.- Tackle unfamiliar topics from the broadened curriculum with confidence: the engaging, accessible text covers the content you need for teacher-led lessons and independent study- Ease the transition to GCSE: step-by-step enquiries inspired by best practice in KS3 help to simplify lesson planning and ensure continuous progression within and across units- Build the knowledge and understanding students need to succeed: the scaffolded three-part task structure enables students to record, reflect on and review their learning- Boost student performance across the board: suitably challenging tasks encourage high achievers to excel at GCSE while clear explanations make key concepts accessible to all- Rediscover your enthusiasm for source work: a range of purposeful, intriguing visual and written source material is embedded at the heart of each investigation to enhance understanding- Develop students' sense of period: the visually stimulating text design uses memorable case studies, diagrams, infographics and contemporary photos to bring fascinating events and people to life

Exam Board: OCRLevel: GCSESubject: BiologyFirst Teaching: September 2016First Exam: June 2018An OCR endorsed textbookLet SHP successfully steer you through the new specification with an exciting, enquiry-based series that invigorates teaching and learning; combining best practice principles and worthwhile tasks to develop students' high-level historical knowledge and skills.- Tackle unfamiliar topics from the broadened curriculum with confidence: the engaging, accessible text covers the content you need for teacher-led lessons and independent study- Ease the transition to GCSE: step-by-step enquiries inspired by best practice in KS3 help to simplify lesson planning and ensure continuous progression within and across units- Build the knowledge and understanding students need to succeed: the scaffolded three-part task structure enables students to record, reflect on and review their learning- Boost student performance across the board: suitably challenging tasks encourage high achievers to excel at GCSE while clear explanations make key concepts accessible to all- Rediscover your enthusiasm for source work: a range of purposeful, intriguing visual and written source material is embedded at the heart of each investigation to enhance understanding- Develop students' sense of period: the visually stimulating text design uses memorable case studies, diagrams, infographics and contemporary photos to bring fascinating events and people to life

Provides a practical approach to applying management techniques. This work is source of information for professionals in the hotel and catering industry responsible for personnel and training. It explores how aspects such as labour cost, utilization, labour market behaviour and pay are inseparable from the skills of people management.

Examines the role of human resource management in the hospitality and tourism industry. This book approaches the subject from four perspectives: the social psychology of managing people; the economics of labour; the practical techniques; and strategy. It also contains an analysis of the labour market for this industry.