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James Ellison

    Cet auteur explore les questions profondes de l'existence humaine et les complexités des relations interpersonnelles. Ses œuvres sont reconnues pour leur exploration perspicace de la psychologie des personnages et leur prose lyrique. Il crée magistralement des récits qui abordent des thèmes universels tels que l'amour, la perte et la quête de sens. Son écriture examine les nuances de l'expérience humaine, laissant une impression durable sur les lecteurs.

    Troubles Over the Bridge
    The Scheme
    George Sandys: Travel, Colonialism and Tolerance in the Seventeenth Century
    Faithful Fugitives
    Threatening Europe
    Two Brothers
    • Based on the acclaimed family film from the maker of The Bear , a heartwarming nature tale about two tiger cubs born in the Southeast Asian jungle, who are separated from their parents and each other. Ultimately they are reunited as grown tigers in a battle for survival and a daring escape back to their beloved home.

      Two Brothers
    • Threatening Europe

      Britain and the Creation of the European Community, 195558

      • 328pages
      • 12 heures de lecture

      Focusing on Anglo-European diplomacy, this book explores Britain's efforts to integrate the EEC into a broader Free Trade Area, utilizing newly released records to shed light on the Foreign Office's strategies for political cooperation in Europe. It delves into the implications of these diplomatic efforts within the context of wider international relations and the Cold War, offering a comprehensive historical analysis of Britain's response to the establishment of the European Community.

      Threatening Europe
    • Faithful Fugitives

      • 332pages
      • 12 heures de lecture

      The Larsson family grapples with the imminent end of the world, facing a profound moral and spiritual crisis. As they delve into scripture to uncover the truth amidst widespread deception, they race against time to connect with loved ones and guide them toward salvation. The narrative highlights the urgency of individual choices in the ultimate battle between good and evil, emphasizing the importance of faith and the personal responsibility each person bears in these final days.

      Faithful Fugitives
    • Focusing on the early career of George Sandys as a traveler and colonist, this study explores his literary contributions after returning to England. It highlights how his work reflects themes of religious and political moderation in the context of the period leading up to the Civil War, offering fresh insights into his influence and the historical landscape of his time.

      George Sandys: Travel, Colonialism and Tolerance in the Seventeenth Century
    • The Scheme

      • 236pages
      • 9 heures de lecture

      The plot revolves around Jimmy Sinclair's plot to eliminate his wife, Kathy, by hiring hit man John Farran. However, Farran has his own motives and instead forms an unexpected alliance with Kathy. Together, they devise a counter-scheme that aims to outsmart Jimmy, leading to a thrilling twist in their dangerous game. This story explores themes of betrayal, deception, and the complexities of human relationships.

      The Scheme
    • Sam Thompson's play 'Over the Bridge' charts the tragic course of a sectarian dispute in Belfast's shipyards. A powerful commentary on contemporary life in mid-20th century Northern Ireland, the play was effective banned by the Group Theatre's board of directors following complaints from the Unionist establishment. This book looks at the attempts made to suppress Thompson's work, and the eventual staging of the play which then became a defining landmark in the cultural history of Northern Ireland.

      Troubles Over the Bridge
    • A cartoonist awakes to find his characters' lives more real than his own.

      The Wrong Story
    • Illustrates essential skills that self-sufficient men should have, including how to build a fire, how to survive a tornado, and how to change a tire.

      The Official John Wayne Handy Book for Men
    • Mad Jack Percival

      • 288pages
      • 11 heures de lecture

      The colorful Captain John "Mad Jack" Percival was a legend in his time. Known as a seaman of uncommon ability and fearlessness, he led such an extraordinary life that he drew the attention of the famous novelists Hawthorne, Melville, and Michener. The fact that his first and last ships are national shrines has only enhanced his reputation. Percival's naval career began in 1797 when he was impressed into British naval service aboard the HMS Victory and ended in 1846 after taking the USS Constitution on her only around-the-world cruise. This book draws from unpublished journals, letters, and logs to provide previously unknown details about his adventures and the formative years of the U.S. Navy. Hailing from Cape Cod and recognized by Congress for meritorious action in the War of 1812, Mad Jack fought against the French and British and had the Constitution off the coast of Mexico when war with that country broke out. In between he chased West Indies pirates and Globe mutineers, tussled with South Pacific chieftains, policed distant American whalers and merchantmen, charted unknown waters, quarreled with missionaries, educated and trained midshipmen, and skirmished with local forces in what is now Vietnam. This work is just as entertaining as the tall tales about this heroic figure spun by generations of seamen, but it is completely true.

      Mad Jack Percival
    • Der Mittvierziger James Ellison ist arbeitslos und wie die meisten Männer mit einer ständig nörgelnden Ehefrau gesegnet. Zu seinem Glück trifft er auf die blutjunge Nachbarin Jenna, die unersättlich ist und ihm die viele Freizeit mit Sex versüßt. So gerät er in einen unheilvollen Strudel aus Sex und Gier, aus dem es kein Entkommen zu geben scheint ...

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