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  Zero Risk

  Tony Loughran

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  We live in a dangerous world. And the stories of war and terrorism that fill our screens are brought to us by brave journalists who put their lives on the line. They will always face peril, but now they can work in much greater safety, thanks to the determination and dedication of one remarkable man.Tony Loughran's life has been all about risk - taking it, preventing it. He survived a tough childhood in working-class Liverpool, then joined the navy, where he excelled. Next came a career as an elite commando medic, a demanding role that required doctor-level training. He dealt with serious physical injury and a stint in Belfast left him with psychological scars.His life changed when he took responsibility for safety and security at the BBC. In his years with the world-famous broadcaster, Mr Death and Destruction, as he became known, revolutionised the protective gear and strategies used by foreign correspondents and introduced ground-breaking training that has saved many lives. Among much else, he provided the security for the notorious Martin Bashir interview with Princess Diana and protected Panorama journalists in Northern Ireland.Then came a new life in Australia and the establishment of his own security consultancy company, ZeroRisk International. The work is always challenging: investigating the deaths of well-known journalist John Schofield and cameraman Nazeh Darwazeh, escaping when he came close to being captured in Kabul, advising media during the Lindt Café siege and getting people out of Afghanistan when the Taliban returned.This page-turning, hard-to-put-down account of an extraordinary career is full of nail-biting excitement, engaging humour, compassion and brutal honesty. Once you read Zero Risk, the world will never seem quite the same again.

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  What I Need To Know Before I Die

  Mavis Beneby Walton

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  "What I Need to Know Before I Die" by Mavis Beneby Walton is a heartfelt and reflective book that began as a personal letter to the author's daughters but evolved into a universal message for all sons and daughters. The book explores the challenges of expressing the attributes of God to young adults and emphasizes the power of written communication, aiming to provide answers to life's purpose and the reason for existence. In contrast to the incident of personal loss, including the author's experience of losing two brothers within a short span and the impact of the pandemic on friends and family, the book delves into the universal questions surrounding life, death, and the afterlife. It encourages readers to reflect on their life journeys, acknowledging moments of regret and the desire for second chances. With a focus on the importance of faith and a relationship with God, the book aims to resonate with readers, offering solace and guidance during times of loss and uncertainty. Mavis Beneby Walton hopes that the words within the book will not only reach hearts but also draw individuals closer to God while still on Earth, emphasizing the significance of completing one's earthly assignment before the journey to the afterlife.

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  Mary Butts - Six of the Best -...

  Mary Butts

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  Six has always been a number we group things around – Six of the best, six of one half a dozen of another, six feet under, six pack, six degrees of separation and a sixth sense are but a few of the ways we use this number. 
   
  Such is its popularity that we thought it is also a very good way of challenging and investigating an author’s work to give width, brevity, humour and depth across six of their very best. 
   
  In this series we gather together authors whose short stories both rivet the attention and inspire the imagination to visit their gems in a series of six, to roam across an author’s legacy in a few short hours and gain a greater understanding of their writing and, of course, to be lavishly entertained by their ideas, their narrative and their way with words. 
   
  These stories can be surprising and sometimes at a tangent to what we expected, but each is fully formed and a marvellous adventure into the world and words of a literary master. 
   
  1 - Six of the Best - Mary Butts - An Introduction 
  2 - Mary Butts - An Introduction 
  3 - With & Without Buttons by Mary Butts 
  4 - The Dinner Party by Mary Butts 
  5 - Angele Au Couvent by Mary Butts 
  6 - Brightness Falls by Mary Butts 
  7 - After the Funeral by Mary Butts 
  8 - In Bayswater - Part 1 by Mary Butts 
  9 - In Bayswater - Part 2 by Mary Butts

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  Stories Based on the Author's...

  Stephen Crane

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  It is often said that the best writers write about something they know, something they understand.  And it’s excellent advice.  So when authors of the calibre of Stephen Crane, James Fenimore Cooper, Joseph Conrad, Fyodor Dostoyevsky and many others share that experience with us, a bond of trust and respect is easily attained. 
   
  1 - Short Stories Based on the Author's Own Experience - An Introduction 
  2 - Baa Baa Black Sheep by Rudyard Kipling 
  3 - My Red Cap by Louisa May Alcott 
  4 - The Peasant Marey by Fyodor Dostoyevsky 
  5 - The Mourner by Mary Shelley 
  6 - How I Killed a Bear by Charles Dudley Warner 
  7 - A Red Flower by Vsevolod Garshin 
  8 - The Eclipse by James Fenimore Cooper 
  9 - The Open Boat by Stephen Crane 
  10 - The Servant by S T Semyonov 
  11 - Youth - Part 1 by Joseph Conrad 
  12 - Youth - Part 2 by Joseph Conrad 
  13 - The Brothers by Louisa May Alcott

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  Disfigured - On Fairy Tales...

  Amanda Leduc

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  Fairy tales shape how we see the world, so what happens when you identify more with the Beast than Beauty? 
  ONE OF ENTROPY MAGAZINE'S BEST NONFICTION OF 2020/2021 
  If every disabled character is mocked and mistreated, how does the Beast ever imagine a happily-ever-after? Amanda Leduc looks at fairy tales from the Brothers Grimm to Disney, showing us how they influence our expectations and behaviour and linking the quest for disability rights to new kinds of stories that celebrate difference. 
  “Leduc persuasively illustrates the power of stories to affect reality in this painstakingly researched and provocative study that invites us to consider our favorite folktales from another angle.” —Sara Shreve, Library Journal

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  KNOW ABOUT "ST AUGUSTINE" - City...

  Saurabh Singh Chauhan

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  This is the small part of introduction of the book: Welcome to the captivating journey through the life and legacy of one of history's most influential figures, St. Augustine also known as Augustine of Hippo. In this exploration, we'll traverse the epochs of time, unearthing the remarkable events that shaped the man, the theologian, and the philosopher. From his humble beginnings in Thagaste to his profound impact on Christian thought and philosophy, we'll delve into the intricacies of Augustine's life, guided by the beacon of knowledge. 
  As we embark on this odyssey, it's essential to grasp the context of his era. Born in 354 AD, Augustine witnessed a world in flux – the Roman Empire grappling with transformation, and Christianity weaving its way into the fabric of society. Our journey will not merely recount facts; it will be a voyage illuminated by insights, anecdotes, and a tapestry of historical accuracy.

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