The author's half sister Pamela was James Mason's first wife and Diana de Rosso enjoyed a close friendship with the actor throughout his life. Drawing on her own experience and interviews with those who knew him, including Alec Guinness, Margaret Lockwood, Deborah Kerr and many other actors, directors and writers, Diana de Rosso lets us into the real life of a truly great Englishman.

Nothing they'll do can hurt me. I'm already broken.When my stepfather dumps me off at Bainbridge Hall, I can tell I'm in trouble. At the mercy of the brotherhood, I'm forced by my mother's husband to follow their every command.I should run. Far, far away.From the moment I arrive, these bastards test me. Every time they push, another piece of my past trauma is exposed. But I'm stronger than they think I am, and I've learned the hard way the only pers...

In recent years there have been many bookswritten on the part that the Order of the Temple(Knights Templar) may have played in thefounding of Freemasonry.Some of these books have been fanciful in theextreme, others have put forward some reasonablearguments. This book does not dispute any of those arguments, but puts forward the facts as they are known in the written record.

"He who desires to understand the harmonies and beautiful proportions of Freemasonry must read, study, reflect, digest and discriminate.The true Freemason is an ardent seeker after knowledge."

A collection of essays on the most obvious part of the freemasons regalia, The Apron.

(In the Uffizi Gallery, Florence)In this striking and finely preserved picture Bernardino Luini has contrived to avoid all sense of horror. The head of the dead John the Baptist is full of beauty, and even Herodias is handled without any attempt to make her repulsive. Sufficient contrast is supplied by the executioner on the right.

Sarah Thomas's study moves beyond the image of the brooding, destructive man at odds with employers and his own star status to explore the complexity of Mason's career and star persona. Her analysis is structured around three strands central to understanding stardom: the star persona, industry and power, and screen performance. Thomas addresses the incredible range of Mason's star career – 1930s 'quota quickies'; 1940s Gainsborough melodramas; the desperate IRA man in Carol Reed's 'Odd Man...

This is a completely unabridged reprinting of the last revised edition of the most famous general study of chess ever written. Prepared by an early twentieth-century master, it was designed to teach the beginner and the intermediate player just about everything he needed to know about openings, middle game, and end game. It has never been superseded as the most practical and easily followed book of its sort. It is unusual in presenting both ideas and actual moves (taken from master play) i...

*The new novel from the author of WILLIAM*'A propulsive gasp of a novel' Clay McLeod Chapman, author of Wake Up and Open Your Eyes'I couldn't put it down until the last twisting page' Simone St. James, author of Murder Road2030. The human crew sent to prepare the first colony on Mars arrives to find the new base half-destroyed and the three robots sent ahead to set it up in disarra...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.This book also addresses emotional intelligence in relationships. Emotional regulation, along with the ability to express positive and negative emotions constructively, shows the maturity many people look for in a partner. This book on controlling emotions is great to work through together!Mastering these principles helps with toughness, resilience, understanding others, and looking after personal needs....

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.This guide is designed for anyone looking to take control of their life through the power of positive habits. Whether you want to improve your productivity, fitness, mindset, or emotional well-being, this book will help you design habits that foster lasting personal growth.The book explores how small changes in your daily routines can lead to massive results over time. From understanding habit loops to overcomin...

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