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Collection of one act plays.

A locked vault. A deadly prize within. Upon the successful completion of a risky, undercover assignment in the States, Korso, elite covert salvage operative, is contacted by his only real ally, the mysterious hacker M. D. Dog. Tracked down by Interpol’s cybercrime unit, Dog faces life imprisonment unless they betray a client, the merciless South American crime lord Miguel Quezada, whom Interpol are convinced ordered the Guatemalan Vice President’s assassination a year before. Knowing Korso is the only person who can help, Dog wants him to infiltrate Quezada’s heavily-guarded private compound to recover the murder weapon – a Mayan jade dagger – hidden in a safe room somewhere on his property. Get the dagger to Interpol, and Dog goes free. Fail? And it will be the end of them both... A suave and sophisticated action thriller with a killer hook, perfect for fans of Lee Child, James Swallow and Adam Hamdy.

James Bishop returns in the second novel from Headline''s very own Lee Child, must-buy thriller author Jason Dean. Sometimes a man must take a step back to move forwards... In a small, sleepy Pennsylvania town, the staff of a loan store find themselves at the mercy of a gunman who demands they hand over the store''s entire cash reserves. But when the sound of police sirens shatters the silence sooner than expected, the robber is forced to take a young female customer hostage in order to make his escape. Former Marine James Bishop is no stranger to being on the wrong side of the law. Finally a free man, with his name cleared, he has the chance to get his life back on track. But as he flees the scene of the hold-up with his terrified hostage, he once again finds himself a wanted man... Prison can change some people. But has it changed James Bishop?

Creators, Innovators, and Theatremakers: Defy the Smallness of the Stage With the Greatness of Your Daring Wong’s first book upended tragic literary theory by arguing that risk is the dramatic fulcrum of the action. It also launched an international playwriting competition (risktheatre.com). His second book expands on how chance directs the action, both on and off the stage. Inside you will find three risk theatre tragedies by acclaimed playwrights: In Bloom (Gabriel Jason Dean), The Value (Nicholas Dunn), and Children of Combs and Watch Chains (Emily McClain). From the poppy fields of Afghanistan to the motel rooms and doctors’ offices lining interstate expressways, these plays—by simulating risk—will show you how theatre is a dress rehearsal for life. Six risk theatre essays round off this volume. In a dazzling display from Aeschylus to Shakespeare, Thomas Hardy, and Arthur Miller, Wong reinterprets theatre through chance and probability theory. After risk theatre, you will never look at literature in the same way. Tomorrow, Whoever Says Drama will Say Risk

The fantastic debut novel from Jason Dean. Nine hundred and seventy three days. Thinking. Planning. Waiting for the perfect moment. Former Marine James Bishop will only have one opportunity to make his prison break. And one chance to prove that he isn''t responsible for the murders that put him inside. Three years ago Bishop was the leader of an elite close protection team hired to protect a millionaire and his daughter. After being attacked, Bishop regained consciousness to find seven bodies strewn throughout the millionaire''s Long Island mansion - including those of his two charges - and a mountain of evidence guaranteed to send him down for murder. But to find out who set him up and why, Bishop needs to be free. And now the time has come to make his move. Prepare yourself for the most exciting debut thriller of the year...

‘Unique and engaging characters woven into the fabric of a fantastic plot. Jason Dean is one to watch’ Marc Cameron, New York Times bestselling author of Tom Clancy Code of HonorWhat is a death sentence to a dead man? He was a man with many names. Moving from country to country, changing his face constantly so as to remain in the shadows, he was nothing more than a ghost. For now, he is known simply as Korso. A covert salvage operative, he recovers lost artefacts and items, often stolen, for rich benefactors unable to operate through normal channels. But his shadowy existence is shattered upon the arrival at his Bermuda home of the man he had hoped never to see again… Tasked with recovering a missing, one-of-a-kind shipment in only four days, his elite skill set will be tested to its limits. Failure will result in his identity being revealed to his former boss, the ruthless Nikolic, who would stop at nothing to eliminate the one man who walked away from his organisation. An exceptional, white-knuckle thriller full of intrigue and suspense, perfect for fans of Rob Sinclair, Mark Dawson and Adam Hamdy.Praise for Tracer''Tracer, Korso''s first outing, is everything you could want in a thriller; fast-pace, suspense, mystery, just the right amount of wickedness, but above all else a protagonist who the reader will want to read more and more of. A real page turner'' Rob Sinclair, million copy bestselling author of The Red Cobra ''Meet Korso, a mysterious and unique character you won’t be able to get enough of. In a thriller novel I want tension, pace and ample action, and in Tracer, Jason Dean has delivered by the bucketful'' Matt Hilton, author of the Joe Hunter thrillers ‘A relentless round of fast and furious set pieces, out-pacing Reacher for tension and with non-stop violence and intrigue to satisfy any thriller fans’ Adrian Magson, author of The Watchman ‘A thrilling, race-against-time ride ... a great start to what I’m sure will be a hugely successful thriller series’ A. A. Chaudhuri, author of The Scribe ''The most explosive book I''ve read in ages'' D. L. Marshall, author of Anthrax Island ''A superb, fast-paced thriller which literally ticks like a time-bomb'' Nick Oldham, author of the Henry Christie series

Abstract: "In this thesis, we examine nonlinear programming from the standpoint of nonlinear equations. We consider Newton and quasi-Newton algorithms for solving underdetermined nonlinear systems and then show how these techniques can be applied in the setting of constrained optimization. We produce new perturbation analyses for the special symmetric block system resulting from a standard solution method in nonlinear programming. Using the steepest descent method for unconstrained optimization, we develop a new iteration for the constrained case. We give a convergence analysis for this new method and illustrate its behavior with numerical examples. Finally, we propose a new class of symmetric updates for use in a quasi-Newton method for nonlinear programming. We show how these updates model the underlying nonlinear equation better than the standard symmetric updates and also how they require less overall work for large problems."

Includes an exclusive extract from the upcoming THE HUNTER''S OATH. An exclusive James Bishop digital short story from Jason Dean, author of THE WRONG MAN and BACKTRACK. Like Reacher? You''ll love Bishop. Twenty years ago ex-Marine Eric Stepanovich saved a man''s life. Now it''s time to recall the favour. Struggling for traction in the recession, Stepanovich and his poker buddies hit on the idea of raiding a drug-den and taking a stash of unmarked cash from the drug dealers inside. After all, why should the criminals get richer if those who operate within the law can''t? The raid goes to plan but two months later, two of the four men are dead. Fortunately Stepanovich saved the right man - James Bishop. Bishop operates on both sides of the law and is convinced there''s a link between the money and the deaths, despite a lack of evidence and Stepanovich''s refusal to believe he''s in danger. Will Bishop discover the truth in time to keep his friend alive or is Stepanovich about to pay the highest price of all?

She was attacked and left for dead. Amy Philmore knows something is wrong as she walks home alone through Fort George Hill in Upper Manhattan. When a car pulls up and three men get out Amy runs, but is too late to escape. Now she is in hospital fighting for her life. But her attackers are about to find themselves in even graver danger. Because Amy''s brother is former Marine James Bishop. And when you target those he loves, he will do anything to save them. With Amy''s life hanging in the balance, Bishop takes matters into his own hands and soon uncovers a ruthless empire of criminals who will do anything to protect their secrets. Can Bishop find his way to the heart of the organisation before he is outnumbered? Or is the predator about to become the prey?

The Victim John Strickland''s life is in tatters. An integral part of a high-profile, federal murder case, Strickland and his son are deep in witness protection following a hit in which his wife died. With seven days to go until he testifies, all he needs to do is survive. The Protector US Marshal Angela Delaney is in charge of Strickland''s new protection team. Convinced there will be another attempt on his life, and fearing an inside leak, Delaney knows she needs outside help and there''s only one person she wants. The Outsider Former Marine James Bishop has worked close protection and is intimately acquainted with Delaney. He never expected to see her again but when she re-appears, and he meets Strickland and his son, Bishop knows he has to help protect them. Can this outsider make the difference or are all their lives about to get a whole lot tougher?

An exclusive enovella from Jason Dean, author of THE WRONG MAN, BACKTRACK and his new novel THE HUNTER''S OATH, and the eshorts ONE GOOD TURN and THE LAST QUARTER. Includes an exclusive extract from the highly anticipated upcoming James Bishop novel, THE OUTSIDER. James Bishop, ex-Marine, isn''t looking for trouble. But trouble has a knack of finding him. , Dropping off a friend at Chicago''s busy Union Station, Bishop sees a woman on the concourse acting suspiciously. She is clearly in distress, but when he tries to talk to her she disappears onto a train. With nothing but his gut instinct to rely on, he follows her and immediately becomes embroiled in a cat and mouse game in which nothing is as it appears to be. Bishop must figure out why this woman is on the train and why she is so determined to keep hold of the bag she brought onto it. Does she really need help or could she be involved in something far more sinister? Only Bishop can find the right way to deal with this problem. And he''s prepared to do anything that it takes to fix it.

Inspired by different world philosophies, religions, and ways of life, this story was created to grow with families for future generations to come. Cynphirosa''s story will have you on the edge of your seat waiting for the next lesson behind each adventure. Let her introduce you to a whole new world, where every mythical creature resides. What''s real? Is she dreaming?

An exclusive James Bishop digital short story from Jason Dean, author of THE WRONG MAN and BACKTRACK. Do you like Reacher? You''ll love Bishop. She has already escaped her captors once. Surely twice would be impossible. Kidnapped and left for dead, Sylvia Caplan knows she will have one chance to get her life back. Having fled and found her way back to civilisation, Sylvia stumbles into a dingy bar. Wearing borrowed shoes and stolen clothes, she''s not the usual kind of customer and its not long before two menacing figures catch up with her. Unnoticed, former Marine, James Bishop, witnesses the woman''s struggle, stepping in before he knows what he''s done. Now Sylvia is on the run again but this time she is not alone. Can Bishop help her keep one step ahead or will he come to regret risking his life for a stranger? Includes extracts from all three James Bishop novels including an exclusive from the upcoming THE HUNTER''S OATH, out in June.

James Bishop, lead of THE WRONG MAN, returns in an exclusive eshort from the brilliant Jason Dean - also featuring an extract from BACKTRACK. A broken front axle and a three mile walk to civilisation from the wilds of Georgia hadn''t been the way former Marine, James Bishop, had wanted to start his day. Forced to stay overnight in Sagamore, population 1100, while his ride is fixed, Bishop heads into town for some food. But in Bishop''s world nothing is ever quite as it seems. He''s in Sagamore for a reason, a personal reason. A young man has disappeared and Bishop has vowed to find out what happened to him. Finding answers is always possible, but Bishop''s about to find out that it''s harder when no wants you asking them...

U.S. Navy SEAL Chris Kyle is sent to Iraq with only one mission: to protect his brothers-in-arms. His pinpoint accuracy saves countless lives on the battlefield. However, his reputation is also growing behind enemy lines, putting a price on his head and making him a prime target of insurgents. He is also facing a different kind of battle on the home front: striving to be a good husband and father from halfway around the world.