The Profession
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| Originally published | 2011 |
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| Authors | Steven Pressfield |
| Genres | Thriller |
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| ID | 2451809 |
About The Profession
The Profession is a 2011 thriller novel by Steven Pressfield. Set in 2032, the novel depicts a highly militarized future where there is severe conflict in the Middle East. A reviewer in the Los Angeles Times favorably compared the novel to Fletcher Knebel and Charles W. Bailey II's Seven Days in May.
Gunmen and sexism: On the road with Mexico's women truckers
... But in Mexico, where gender-based violence and armed robbery are common, it has proven hard to attract them to The Profession...
Disruption expected at NI schools as teachers strike
... " We need immediate investment, without which The Profession that holds together much of the fabric of society will be irreparably damaged...
Overseas doctors will remain 'crucial' despite recruitment drive - regulator
... The regulator said it was also concerned about the retention of NHS doctors, and said there were " worrying signs" a growing number plan to leave The Profession because of " high levels of dissatisfaction and high risk of burnout"...
Minimum staff levels demanded in school strikes
... Geoff Barton, general secretary of the Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL), said with major staff shortages and the number of school buildings affected by reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (Raac), the government should be supporting The Profession...
US actress Piper Laurie, star of The Hustler and Carrie, dies at 91
... She later stepped away from The Profession on what became a 15-year-break and focussed her attentions on the civil rights movement and the Vietnam War...
Adam Kay: Social media hides reality of parenthood, says writer and comedian
... " He left The Profession after a traumatic incident at work left him with PTSD and nightmares...
Write off student loans to stop NHS staff leaving in England, experts say
... He said people were being put off training and staying in The Profession because of the low starting salary of below £30,000...
James Nachtwey: The last of the great photojournalists
... A very private, softly-spoken man who prefers to let his images speak for themselves, Mr Nachtwey agreed to be interviewed in Bangkok about his approach to photojournalism, and about the state of The Profession in the digital age...
US actress Piper Laurie, star of The Hustler and Carrie, dies at 91
By Antoinette RadfordBBC News
US actress Piper Laurie - Best known for her roles in The Hustler and Carrie Films - has died aged 91, her manager has said.
Marion Rosenberg told the Associated Press that the three-time Oscar nominee Passed Away in her Los Angeles home.
She described The Actress as " a superb talent and a wonderful human being. "
Her talents were not limited to Acting - Laurie took a 15-year-break from Acting to campaign for the civil rights movement.
She was nominated for an Oscar for The First movie she starred in upon her Return - Carrie .
Born as Rosetta Jacobs, she was born in Detroit, Michigan to parents of Russian and Polish heritage.
She was signed by Universal Studios at the Age Of 17 - earning a Contract and a new name: Piper Laurie .
However, Laurie became frustrated with the Acting industry and being cast in the same roles, and broke her Hollywood Contract - Moving to New York to pursue other roles.
She later stepped away from The Profession on what became a 15-year-break and focussed her attentions on the civil rights movement and the Vietnam War .
During that time she also married film critic Joe Morgenstern , and had a daughter.
Laurie also starred in numerous TV shows including Matlock, Murder She Wrote, and played George Clooney 's character's mother on ER.
Related TopicsSource of news: bbc.com
