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The Recurring Decision

by John Hearne ...

Dr André Marais is on a one-year research fellowship in New Zealand with his familywhen they are deeply troubled by news of developments in their home country, South Africa. The political violence has escalated to the point where civilians are being killed and maimed in bomb attacks and schools are under threat of attack by gunmen. Anation-wide state of emergency is declared in June 1986 to stem ... Read more

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Dr André Marais is on a one-year research fellowship in New Zealand with his familywhen they are deeply troubled by news of developments in their home country, South Africa. The political violence has escalated to the point where civilians are being killed and maimed in bomb attacks and schools are under threat of attack by gunmen. Anation-wide state of emergency is declared in June 1986 to stem
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Someone's Been Messing with Reality

by John Hearne ...

In this reality-bending alien adventure, a boy discovers his parents’ disappearance is tied to a glowing, reality-warping alien presence hidden in the village’s abandoned mines – perfect for fans of Stranger Things and high-stakes sci-fi novels.When Martin Ryan sees a video of his father flying unaided through the air, he realises everything he believed about his life has been a lie. Now his ... Read more

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In this reality-bending alien adventure, a boy discovers his parents’ disappearance is tied to a glowing, reality-warping alien presence hidden in the village’s abandoned mines – perfect for fans of Stranger Things and high-stakes sci-fi novels.When Martin Ryan sees a video of his father flying unaided through the air, he realises everything he believed about his life has been a lie. Now his
... Read more
John Hearne's Short Fiction

by John Hearne ...

John Hearne was one of the first wave of West Indian writers to achieve international recognition in the 1950s and the first Jamaican author published by Faber and Faber. He was a contemporary of V.S. Naipaul, George Lamming, Roger Mais, Andrew Salkey and Samuel Selvon. Though Hearne’s novels are viewed as foundational Caribbean literature, they did not have the same traction as those of his ... Read more

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John Hearne was one of the first wave of West Indian writers to achieve international recognition in the 1950s and the first Jamaican author published by Faber and Faber. He was a contemporary of V.S. Naipaul, George Lamming, Roger Mais, Andrew Salkey and Samuel Selvon. Though Hearne’s novels are viewed as foundational Caribbean literature, they did not have the same traction as those of his
... Read more
Shade It Black

Death and After in Iraq

by Jess Goodell, John Hearn ...

A female marine's "absorbing memoir" recounting her work with the remains and personal effects of fallen soldiers and her battle with PTSD ( Publishers Weekly).In 2008, CBS chief foreign correspondent Lara Logan candidly speculated about the human side of the war in Iraq: "Tell me the last time you saw the body of a dead American soldier. What does that look like? Who in America knows what that ... Read more

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A female marine's "absorbing memoir" recounting her work with the remains and personal effects of fallen soldiers and her battle with PTSD ( Publishers Weekly).In 2008, CBS chief foreign correspondent Lara Logan candidly speculated about the human side of the war in Iraq: "Tell me the last time you saw the body of a dead American soldier. What does that look like? Who in America knows what that
... Read more
Waterford Crystal

The Creation of a Global Brand

by John M. Hearne ...

Waterford Crystal is the first ever fully illustrated history of Ireland's most iconic cut-glass manufacturer, its name synonymous with high-end glassmaking throughout the world.Former Waterford glass cutter and local historian John Hearne explores how the art of glassmaking first arrived in Waterford at the turn of the sixteenth century. Hearne reveals how Waterford Crystal developed as a brand ... Read more

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Waterford Crystal is the first ever fully illustrated history of Ireland's most iconic cut-glass manufacturer, its name synonymous with high-end glassmaking throughout the world.Former Waterford glass cutter and local historian John Hearne explores how the art of glassmaking first arrived in Waterford at the turn of the sixteenth century. Hearne reveals how Waterford Crystal developed as a brand
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Stories From The Shadows – 1850 – 1899

Embrace the darkness

by Alice Dunbar Nelson, Ambrose Bierce, Amelia Edwards, Amy Levy, Anatole France, Anton Chekhov, Arabella Kenealy, Arthur Conan Doyle, Charles Baudelaire, Charles Dickens, Charlotte Mew0, Charlotte Perkins Gilman1, Charlotte Riddell2, Clara Venn3, Edith Nesbit4, Edward Bulwer-Lytton5, Edward Page Mitchell6, Elizabeth Gaskell7, Elizabeth Stuart Phelps8, Ella D'Arcy9, Fernan Caballeron0, George Eliot1, George Eliot2, Gustave Flaubert3, Guy De Maupassant4, H G Wells5, Hesba Stretton6, Israel Zangwill7, Jack London8, Jan Neruda9, Jean Lorrain0, John Buchan1, Lafcadio Hearn2, Leo Tolstoy3, Lettice Galbraith4, Louisa Baldwin5, Lucy Hamilton Hooper6, Marcel Schwob7, Margaret Oliphant8, Mary Cholmonderly9, Mary E Penn0, Mary E Wilkins Freeman1, Mary Elizabeth Braddon2, Oscar Wilde3, Rhoda Broughton4, Robert Louis Stevenson5, Rosa Mulholland6, Rudyard Kipling7, Thomas Hardy8, Vsevolod Garshin9, Wilkie Collins0, William Hunt1 ...

Narrated by Mark Rice-Oxley2, Richard Mitchley3, Christopher Ragland4 ...

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21 hours 47 min

An author’s talents may seem obvious and indisputable as they move words and ideas into gathered phrases and stories.But where do these ideas and stories come from? A lonely thought that suddenly gathers form? An inspiration from a Muse? A suggestion from an everyday event?Perhaps in the case of their darker, more malevolent stories, other forces are at work. They help to nourish single words into ... Read more

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An author’s talents may seem obvious and indisputable as they move words and ideas into gathered phrases and stories.But where do these ideas and stories come from? A lonely thought that suddenly gathers form? An inspiration from a Muse? A suggestion from an everyday event?Perhaps in the case of their darker, more malevolent stories, other forces are at work. They help to nourish single words into
... Read more
Europe's Changing Woods and Forests

From Wildwood to Managed Landscapes

by Tibor Hartel, Thomas Ranius, Peter Buckley, Peter Savill, Chris Quine, Matthias Bürgi, John Fletcher, Robert Hearn, Martin Hermy, Diego Moreno, Tomasz Samojlik, George Peterken, Xavier Rochel, Per Anglestam, Jim Latham, Emma Goldberg, Roberta Cevasco, Clive Potter, Juha Siitonen, Robert Robert ...

Our understanding of the historical ecology of European forests has been transformed in the last twenty years. Bringing together key findings from across the continent, Europe's Changing Woods and Forests: From Wildwood to Managed Landscapes provides a comprehensive account of recent research and the relevance of historical studies to our current conservation and management of forests. Combining ... Read more

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Our understanding of the historical ecology of European forests has been transformed in the last twenty years. Bringing together key findings from across the continent, Europe's Changing Woods and Forests: From Wildwood to Managed Landscapes provides a comprehensive account of recent research and the relevance of historical studies to our current conservation and management of forests. Combining
... Read more
Pre-Raphaelite and other Poets

Enriched edition. Exploring the Romantic Era through Poetic Masterpieces

by Lafcadio Hearn, Felicity Somerville ...

In "Pre-Raphaelite and Other Poets," Lafcadio Hearn delves into the vibrant world of 19th-century poetry, exploring the lives and works of key figures associated with the Pre-Raphaelite movement. Hearn's prose exhibits a rich, lyrical quality, reflecting the aestheticism and emotional depth characteristic of the Pre-Raphaelites. Through insightful analysis, he not only examines the thematic ... Read more

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In "Pre-Raphaelite and Other Poets," Lafcadio Hearn delves into the vibrant world of 19th-century poetry, exploring the lives and works of key figures associated with the Pre-Raphaelite movement. Hearn's prose exhibits a rich, lyrical quality, reflecting the aestheticism and emotional depth characteristic of the Pre-Raphaelites. Through insightful analysis, he not only examines the thematic
... Read more
Books and Habits, from the Lectures of Lafcadio Hearn

Exploring Literary Mindscapes

by Lafcadio Hearn ...

In "Books and Habits, from the Lectures of Lafcadio Hearn," the renowned author and literary critic shares his profound insights on the cultivation of reading and writing as intellectual pursuits. Through a series of engaging lectures, Hearn explores the transformative power of literature, emphasizing the relationship between books, habit formation, and personal growth. His lyrical prose and vivid ... Read more

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In "Books and Habits, from the Lectures of Lafcadio Hearn," the renowned author and literary critic shares his profound insights on the cultivation of reading and writing as intellectual pursuits. Through a series of engaging lectures, Hearn explores the transformative power of literature, emphasizing the relationship between books, habit formation, and personal growth. His lyrical prose and vivid
... Read more
Pre-Raphaelite and other Poets

by Lafcadio Hearn ...

In "Pre-Raphaelite and Other Poets," Lafcadio Hearn collects and presents a meditative examination of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood alongside other influential Victorian poets. The text melds literary critique with lyrical prose, offering insights into the aesthetics and philosophies that underpin this pivotal movement. Hearn's style is marked by an evocative use of language that invites readers ... Read more

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In "Pre-Raphaelite and Other Poets," Lafcadio Hearn collects and presents a meditative examination of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood alongside other influential Victorian poets. The text melds literary critique with lyrical prose, offering insights into the aesthetics and philosophies that underpin this pivotal movement. Hearn's style is marked by an evocative use of language that invites readers
... Read more

Brave Men, Dark Waters

The Untold Story of the Navy SEALs

by Orr Kelly ...

A definitive history of the US Navy's renowned special operations fighting force—"the most complete in-depth study of this fabled elite unit" ( Library Journal).The legend was forged in the fires of World War II, when special units of elite navy frogmen were entrusted with dangerous covert missions in the brutal global conflict. These Underwater Demolition Teams, as they were then called, soon ... Read more

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A definitive history of the US Navy's renowned special operations fighting force—"the most complete in-depth study of this fabled elite unit" ( Library Journal).The legend was forged in the fires of World War II, when special units of elite navy frogmen were entrusted with dangerous covert missions in the brutal global conflict. These Underwater Demolition Teams, as they were then called, soon
... Read more

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Through a Canadian Periscope

The Story of the Canadian Submarine Service

by Julie H. Ferguson ...

A comprehensive history of Canada’s submarine service and the people who have served in it.Through a Canadian Periscope’s second edition celebrates the story of the Canadian submarine service on the occasion of its centenary in 2014.Created in 1914, at the beginning of World War I, Canada’s submarine force has overcome repeated attempts to sink it since then. Surprise, controversy, political ... Read more

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A comprehensive history of Canada’s submarine service and the people who have served in it.Through a Canadian Periscope’s second edition celebrates the story of the Canadian submarine service on the occasion of its centenary in 2014.Created in 1914, at the beginning of World War I, Canada’s submarine force has overcome repeated attempts to sink it since then. Surprise, controversy, political
... Read more

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