Publisher: e-artnow
"Irish History and the Irish Question" is a book about Irish history from the view of the British perspective. It was written more than 100 years, in times when Ireland was part of the British Empire fighting for Independence.
Seventy-Five Men, A Shipwreck and Me is the true story of a daring race to recover a treasure trove of silver from a torpedoed wreck lying one-and-a-half miles beneath the Indian Ocean. The quest unites seventy-five seasoned seafarers, each skilled in navigating the ocean’s mysteries. However, they face an unexpected challenge: adapting to Catherine, an English woman aboard their converted drill ship. “Catherine Bailey’s true story of a salvage expedition to the Indian Ocean is a vivid account of her own experience aboard a salvage vessel, the only woman in a large crew of hard men hungry to locate a vast fortune of sunken treasure. Told with energy, wit and unflappable composure, Bailey’s account of the voyage is by turns exhilarating, comic and fraught with tension. A marvellous account of an extraordinary adventure.” – Patrick McGrath, author of Asylum and Martha Peake.Show book
A compelling autobiography from one of Detroit's favorite sons At fifteen, Willie Horton received his first contract offer to become a professional baseball player. At twenty, he smacked his first major-league home run. At twenty-four, Horton stood in full uniform on the hood of his car, in the midst of burning homes and overturned vehicles, and pleaded for an end to the violence of the 1967 Detroit riots. In this new autobiography, Horton shares the fascinating story of his life and career, from growing up in Detroit's Jeffries Projects as the youngest of twenty-one children to winning a World Series with his hometown Tigers in 1968. Horton also candidly discusses the opposition he faced as a Black player, his fond memories of Al Kaline, the joy he felt in returning to the Tigers as a front office executive, and the many ways he still tries to give back to Detroit and his community. By turns heartrending and hilarious, this timely chronicle is an essential contribution to baseball's written history.Show book
Under His Wings: Unveiling Faith’s Shield for Soldiers ⭐⭐ Simplified Guide & Explanations Included ⭐⭐ Are you eager to advance in your journey and deepen your understanding by overcoming life’s toughest challenges with faith? In search of a thorough guide that equips you with the essential tools to find strength and hope during tough battles? Your quest ends here! This guide is your ultimate companion for enhancing your insight, applying your skills, and engaging in practical exercises. With this, you're poised for success. Updated for the challenges of 2024-2025. Key features of this enriched guide: - Profound insights about navigating the challenges of life’s greatest battles - Detailed explanations of faith and resilience - Effective strategies for preparation and overcoming obstacles Our guide stands out through its comprehensive approach, crucial for finding victory in your struggles. Concepts are explored in depth rather than merely touched upon. Please note this guide is an independent resource and is not affiliated with any official entities. Crafted with a clear structure and easy-to-understand language, our guide ensures smooth transitions between topics. Say goodbye to complex jargon and welcome clear, concise, and accurate content. So, why wait? Click the BUY NOW button, secure your guide, and embark on your journey to resilience and hope for 2024-2025!Show book
A second, broad selection of ghost stories both classic and obscure. Contents: "The Third Shadow" by H. R. Wakefield A mountaineer's fate is sealed by a vengeful supernatural force. "The Dance of Death" by Algernon Blackwood Ignoring warnings, a frail man dances—death is his final partner. "The Demon Lover" by Elizabeth Bowen A wartime letter rekindles a long-forgotten, ghostly appointment. "The Suicide" by Malcolm Ford Henry A dead man mourns his own passing, filled with vain regret. "Lens-Shy" by W. M. Clayton A photographer of corpses discovers death's unsettling final portrait. "The Last of Mrs. DeBrugh" by H. Sivia A maid's promised inheritance vanishes with the widow’s cold refusal. "Mommy" by Mary Elizabeth Counselman An orphan girl claims visits from her mother—long since dead. "Yuki-onna" by Lafcadio Hearn A snow spirit haunts a woodcutter after a chilling encounter. "Graves and Goblins" by Nathaniel Hawthorne A ghostly narrator seeks peace from limbo’s lonely eternity. "The House Party at Smoky Island" by L. M. Montgomery Strangers gather at a remote house to share chilling tales. "Keeping His Promise" by Algernon Blackwood A man receives a ghostly visit from a forgotten friend. "The Frontier Guards" by H. R. Wakefield Curiosity leads Brinton into a haunted house’s invisible defences. "The Theater Upstairs" by Manly Wade Wellman A cinema screens forgotten films starring actors long since dead. "The Terror by Night" by E. F. Benson Ghosts, illusions, or madness? Night brings terror either way. "The Burned House" by Vincent O'Sullivan A traveller sees a burning house that never truly existed.Show book
1Night. 6 Women. 1 Jail cell. In this lyrical masterpiece by 2020 Sonia Sanchez-Langston Hughes award- winner Diana Tokaji, we hear the intimate stories of strangers, locked together for one long night. Meet: Baby, Alexa, Richmond, The Social Worker, Mudd - a teen, a divorcee, a sex worker, a social worker, a pregnant mom - and our grey-haired narrator who was just assaulted by the police. This book is about a harsh reality Americans should know: "Up the hall wall for pat down, handcuffed through the succession of locking doors, and now this: I am told to sit... my left handcuff is clicked with the spin of a key into a tight iron ring on the metal desk. I'm not going anywhere unless I haul the table too." This book is about love: "The eyes of each woman remain in my mind like the nurse whose eyes I bored through to stay sane in my last child-birthing, whose name I never learned, whose actual face I never took in, only the eyes, not even their color, just the saving connection of them." "Breathtaking. Raw, Brilliant. And beautifully crafted." - Deborah King, creator of regrowing our wings: Yoga for healing trauma "Not just words on pages - this is a taste of what life is for many." - Debra Bennett, Executive Director, Change comes now "I couldn't put it down." - Maria Washington, founder, mothers for justice united "I laughed, cried, and truly connected with this story of injustice and humanity." - Nadia Salazar, community and labor organizer "Tokaji has produced a mirror- everyone should read this necessary work." - Devi S. Laskar, Author, The Atlas Of Reds And BluesShow book
Candles for the Defiant and Forgotten tells the courageous story of how one Baltic patriot resisted the Soviet occupation of Estonia during World War II by joining the Communist Party to spy for his countrymen. Trained as a lawyer, Bruno Kulgma Kull was smart, idealistic, and convinced that he could hide his true affiliations from the Soviet-controlled Party leaders, while he sabotaged their plans. Little could he have known that he would end up being distrusted by the Communists, reviled by his neighbors, and accused of being a traitor when the Germans invaded Estonia a year later in the summer of 1941. As she was growing up, Kaia knew only that her mother’s family escaped from Estonia a day before the country was occupied by the Soviet Union in the fall of 1944 as World War II was coming to an end. Years later, she resolved to learn more about her family’s past and to uncover the tragic story of Bruno’s ill-fated heroism. With help from the Estonian National Archives, she uncovered documents that showed how Bruno tried to defend his actions at a time when the German legal system condemned anyone affiliated with the Communist Party to death. Kaia’s family story highlights the stubborn determination shown by the citizens from Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania who resisted the occupation of their homelands, a battle that would last for nearly fifty years when the Baltic states regained their independence in the 1990s.Show book
