Colin F. Barnes creëert meeslepende verhalen die de lezer met een onderscheidend boeiende stijl in ingewikkelde plotlijnen trekken. Zijn werk is geïnformeerd door rigoureus onderzoek en uitgebreide ervaring, wat resulteert in verhalen die zowel intellectueel stimulerend als spannend zijn. Barnes blinkt uit in het ontwikkelen van complexe verhaallijnen die de spanning van begin tot eind vasthouden. Zijn aanpak geeft prioriteit aan nauwgezette details en het creëren van memorabele personages.
Intended for chemistry, physics and material science undergraduates, this work is an introduction to the science of surfaces. It incorporates both chemical thermodynamics and modern spectroscopic methods of analysing surfaces. It shows how the physico-chemical concepts may be applied in elucidating surface structure, reactivity and composition.
It has been almost three years since a mysterious natural disaster left the earth submerged beneath the oceans, and still the sole survivors cling desperately to life aboard their flotilla. When they learn of a secret government facility located deep below the surface, an expedition party headed by Jim, the group leader, and Eva, a former cop, sets out in the hope of uncovering the truth about their drowned planet.But when the ragtag submarine crew, riven by discord, united in distrust, finally arrive at the underground bunker, the scene that awaits them offers more questions than answers. What happened here to incite such shocking acts of violence? Who is responsible—and where are they now?Jim and Eva are determined to follow the trail through to its dangerous end. But the further they venture, the more sinister their world becomes. How high up does the conspiracy really go?
The narrative follows Ronald Barnes's journey from his humble origins near Peak Hill, New South Wales, to a picturesque life at Kings Point. Colin Barnes weaves in memories from his mother, Margaret, enriching the portrayal of family life and the landscapes that shaped their experiences. The book highlights themes of heritage, personal growth, and the connection to place, providing a heartfelt glimpse into the family's history and the broader Australian context.