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John Sheehan

    John Sheehan est un écrivain professionnel dont les œuvres sont intimement liées à l'histoire et à la géographie de ses destinations préférées. Ses expériences de voyage insufflent la vie aux pages de ses livres, offrant aux lecteurs des perspectives uniques sur le monde. L'approche de Sheehan en matière d'écriture consiste à tisser des observations personnelles avec une profonde fascination pour les lieux qu'il visite. Ses récits entraînent les lecteurs dans des aventures, révélant la beauté du monde.

    Harrogate Terriers
    Eleanor Amplified and the Trouble with Mind Control
    The Fifth Seed
    Leaving Gary
    The Creature with Ideas and Power
    React to Python: Creating React Front-End Web Applications with Python
    • The book focuses on building responsive front-end web applications using Python, leveraging the React and Material-UI libraries without requiring JavaScript coding skills. It introduces the Transcrypt transpiler, which converts Python code into JavaScript, enabling developers to create modern web applications while utilizing their Python expertise. This approach allows for a seamless integration of Python programming with popular web technologies.

      React to Python: Creating React Front-End Web Applications with Python
    • Leaving Gary

      • 112pages
      • 4 heures de lecture
      3,0(2)Évaluer

      Keenly observing the intersections of race, class, and religion, this collection of poetry captures the essence of social activism inspired by Vatican II and the tumultuous sixties. Through vivid imagery, it explores themes of memory and media, reflecting on both vanishing places and those we long to forget. The work of John Sheehan offers a poignant commentary on the landscapes of our lives and the societal issues that shape them.

      Leaving Gary
    • The Fifth Seed

      • 576pages
      • 21 heures de lecture
      3,7(17)Évaluer

      Set against the backdrop of Minnesota's north woods, the story follows Anna Jenkins, a young woman who escapes a treatment center alongside three others, all gifted with the ability to foresee the future. As they embark on a perilous journey from Minneapolis to the lush Loire Valley in France, they engage in a high-stakes game of survival, striving to reclaim their lives while evading a relentless pursuer determined to eliminate them. The narrative intertwines themes of intellect, freedom, and the haunting shadows of their past.

      The Fifth Seed
    • "A quirky, radio-drama inspired middle grade novel based on the popular WHYY children's podcast Eleanor Amplified, following a tenacious investigative reporter on her latest adventure to get the whole story and save Union City from evil"-- Provided by publisher

      Eleanor Amplified and the Trouble with Mind Control
    • Harrogate Terriers

      The 1/5th (Territorial) Battalion West Yorkshire Regiment in the Great War

      • 352pages
      • 13 heures de lecture

      The narrative centers on the 1/5th Battalion of the Yorkshire Territorials, who defied General Haig's criticism of their readiness for combat during the Somme. Primarily composed of men from Harrogate, York, and Ripon, this battalion faced immense challenges, with over 700 soldiers losing their lives. Their bravery and success in pivotal battles such as Passchendaele highlight the resilience and determination of these local heroes in the Great War.

      Harrogate Terriers
    • The Creature with Ideas and Power

      An Investigation of Anthropology and Human Culture

      • 186pages
      • 7 heures de lecture

      Exploring the intersection of biology and culture, this book examines how humans develop ideas and shape their environments. It presents culture as the key medium for manifesting these ideas, tracing the evolution of physical anthropology from its roots in genetics and primatology to contemporary global integration. Readers are invited on a thought-provoking journey that highlights the dynamic relationship between human creativity and the biological foundations of society.

      The Creature with Ideas and Power
    • The book is a reproduction of a culturally significant original artifact, preserving its authenticity with original copyright references and library stamps. It serves as a valuable resource, contributing to the knowledge base of civilization and reflecting the historical context in which it was created. Scholars have recognized its importance, making it a noteworthy addition to any collection.

      The Bentley Ballads: Comprising the Tipperary Hall Ballads, Now First Republished From Bentley's Miscellany, (1846)
    • The Bentley Ballads

      Comprising the Tipperary Hall Ballads

      • 336pages
      • 12 heures de lecture

      This collection features a reprint of the original 1876 edition, showcasing the Tipperary Hall Ballads. It preserves the authenticity and charm of the era, offering readers a glimpse into the lyrical tradition and cultural heritage of the time. The ballads reflect the social and historical context of their creation, making it a valuable addition for those interested in historical literature and folk traditions.

      The Bentley Ballads
    • The only detailed history of Harrogate's local Battalion in the Great War.

      The Harrogate Terriers