A Penguin ClassicMore than four decades after his death, John Steinbeck remains one of the nation's most beloved authors. Yet few know of his career as a journalist who covered world events from the Great Depression to Vietnam. Now, this distinctive collection offers a portrait of the artist as citizen, deeply engaged in the world around him. In addition to the complete text of Steinbeck's last published book, America and Americans, this v...

'Unputdownable...This writer gets better and better' A.N. WilsonThe Hither Green murder...William Benson knows what it's like to be accused of something you didn't do - the fear, the vulnerability and the nightmare of watching your life unravel. Now he speaks on behalf of those who have no voice, defending anyone who claims to be innocent. This time, it's Karmen Naylor, estranged daughter of a south London crime boss, fighting a murder char...

Ein Meilenstein der SM-Literatur: New York, irgendwann in den Siebzigern. Sexuelle Exzesse prägen schwule Kneipen wie das Mineshaft, wo noch erlaubt ist, was gefällt. Mit seinen 25 Jahren und einer knackigen Figur fällt es Jamie nicht schwer, Nacht für Nacht Männer aufzureißen. Bis er eines Abends Mr. Benson begegnet, einem muskelbepackten Lederkerl, der auf Jamies eitles Gehabe nicht hereinfällt. Denn was Mr. Benson sucht, ist ein Sklave - ein Mann, der bereit ist, für seinen Meister alle...

William Benson.Criminal barrister.Convicted murderer....Convicted of murder sixteen years ago, William Benson is ostracised by the establishment and his family. Supported by a close-knit group including solicitor Tess de Vere, he's defied them all and opened his own Chambers. Now he faces the case of his life - and the terminal illness of Helen Camberley who helped him leave his prison life behindJorge Menderez, a doctor from Spain, has been f...

The last time Tess de Vere saw William Benson she was a law student on work experience. He was a twenty-one year old, led from the dock of the Old Bailey to begin a life sentence for murder. He'd said he was innocent. She'd believed him.Sixteen years later Tess overhears a couple of hacks mocking a newcomer to the London Bar, a no-hoper with a murder conviction, running his own show from an old fishmonger's in Spitalfields. That night she walks back into Benson's life. The price of...

'Vivid and exciting' The TimesWINNER OF THE PRIX DU MASQUEShe was found hanging in a dingy London bedsit with a blood orange in her mouth. Diane Heybridge, a young woman without a past or much of a future, has captured in death the compassion denied her in life.For the prosecution, this seeming suicide is nothing more than a bungled killing and a disgusted public looks to Court 2 of the Old Bailey for justice. Her callous, ...

In "On Chloroform and Other Anæsthetics: Their Action and Administration," John Snow presents a pioneering exploration of anesthesia that combines rigorous scientific inquiry with a passionate advocacy for its application in medicine. Written during the mid-19th century, a period marked by pivotal advancements in medical science, Snow employs a clear, methodical style to detail the physiological effects of chloroform and ether on the human body. He meticulously discusses various forms of a...

The fifty-six signers of America's Declaration of Independence risked their “lives, fortunes, and sacred honor” to found a new country. In this clazzic work, Benson J. Lossing describes the lives of each of the founding fathers, their greatest achievements, and what impelled them to take such an incredible risk. While some are well known to us – Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, John Hancock – much of the pleasure in this book comes from reading about the lesser-known signers, and about...

A grisly spirit turns travelling companion for the unwitting passenger of a London bus; a repulsive neighbour returns from the grave, rejected by the very earth; an innocuous back garden becomes the stage for a nightmare encounter with druidic sacrifice. From deep in the British Library vaults emerges a new selection of E.F. Benson's most innovative, spine-tingling and satisfyingly dark 'spook stories'. Complete with an introduction exploring the fascinating story of Benson's life, and inc...

In "The Life Story of an Old Rebel," John Denvir artfully chronicles his personal experiences as a soldier in the American Civil War, weaving a rich tapestry of historical and memoiristic elements. Employing a candid and evocative literary style, Denvir balances raw recollections of warfare with poignant reflections on loyalty, sacrifice, and the burdens borne by those who fought for their beliefs. His narrative not only serves as a first-hand account but also situates itself within the br...

A gripping adventure set in the world of the epic videogameHome is where the war isAmerica may be reeling from endless recessions and crippling oil wars, but hack reporter Ben Walker never expected to see his homeland invaded and occupied by a reunified Korea—now a formidable world power under Kim Jong-il’s dictator son.The enemy’s massive cyberattack is followed by the detonation of an electromagnetic pulse that destroys technology across ...

In "Contemporary Socialism," John Rae presents a thorough examination of socialist ideologies as they manifest in modern societies. The book deftly intertwines historical analysis with contemporary critique, elucidating the evolution of socialism from its theoretical roots to its practical implementations in various global contexts. Rae employs a clear and accessible prose style, bolstered by rich examples and scholarly references, which situates the work firmly in the tradition of critica...