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Gripping historical fiction! "Raking the coke surface exposed the heated core of the furnace. A white interior dulled first to bright orange then blood red at the fringes. Under the leverage of his massive frame the rhythm of bellows breathed life to its heart, vitality coursing outwards to his leather apron and iron tipped boots. Searing blasts hit his cracked face, turned leathery and blackened like his apron...."

A humorous radio play dealing with the appalling psychological consequences of war without moral or political judgement. Dora and her son, James, visit James’ grandfather in a psychiatric hospital. What ensues confounds them both. High-powered drama set against the backdrop of the Afghanistan War.

An informative introduction to Darwin's discovery. In his groundbreaking book Natural Selection, Charles Darwin explained his theory that evolution is driven by adaptation of species to their environmental surroundings.

This collection of essays by five notable Masonic scholars, discuses the single most important symbol that Freemasonry has. It covers the antiquity as well as the esoteric symbolism of our most valued vestiture and what is often overlooked by those outside of the fraternity: a simple, square, white, lambskin apron.

Five excellent short stories all with an intriguing "twist" in their tails!

This audiobook is a play for stage.....

This audiobook of five short stories by Chris Gibson, an inveterate "Cat-aholic", gives us an insight into the behavior of cats and of humans. Sometimes, quite paradoxically, our relationship with animals makes us more human. The author and his wife share their lives with three rescue cats.

Ten short stories by author Christopher J F Gibson. The author has here put together a kaleidoscope that often takes a wry look at ourselves.... Of course there are some stories that feature cats.

Inside Stories is the latest book of short stories by Scottish author Christopher J F Gibson. The stories tell of ordinary people who surprise us with their extraordinary behavior. The narratives are in turn edgy and moral. They take us into the "underworld" of antiques, librarians, model railway enthusiasts, snobbery, and immigrants. The five tales amount to nearly 10,000 words in total.

This book is a collection of five "catty" short stories. Sometimes the cats are anthropomorphic; other times they are, well, just cats....

Five short tales. Some trace the more humorous aspects of human idiosyncrasies; others are themed around cats.

Five reads for coffee breaks. One a day Monday through Friday. Don't be late for that meeting and read two at a sitting!

Albert Hourani's 1991 work, A History of the Arab Peoples, is unsurpassed as an overview of Arab history, from the rise of Islam to the late 20th century. Going far beyond the political history that had generally characterized previous examinations, Hourani integrates a wide range of scholarship to provide a deep analysis of social, cultural, and economic structures. His interest in the everyday lives of Arab people and his desire to understand what united - rather than divided - many different nationalities gives listeners a new and vital perspective on the region.

Gritty, witty, funny. Delightful slices of life. Monologettes...five monologues in the style of Alan Bennett....

Three monologues and two short stories about dodgy dealings, scams, con men, rogues, and fiddles! Exquisitely read by the author, these humorous tales will have you smiling!

In Middle-Class Mindset Escape Plan: Six Proven Steps to Break Free of Faulty Beliefs, Conquer Your Fears, and Reach Financial Success, J.D. shares what he learned through his own personal journey from middle class to millionaire so that you, too, can recover from loss, make a mindset shift, and break through to financial freedom.

This story tells the gripping adventure of a Viking called Borghild, and a Norwegian forest cat called Whit Freya. They sail to Scotland, the Isle of Man, and then England.

Prickles is a humorous "prickly" look at people! Fun and sometimes noir!