SOMEWHERE BETWEEN HIGH HEAVEN AND LOW HELLBorn in blood . . . the first breath and all that follow, tainted by original trauma, echoing throughout every thought, every heartbeat; blossoming into more profound pain, until breath and thought both cease . . .What we grow accustomed to . . . what we can endure:The days bleed into one another, as we do; hurt defining every moment.No more. Now, all instants are one; pulsing brilliant, ecstasy and ...

"Merrie England in the Olden Time, Vol. 2" by George Daniel is a captivating exploration of the cultural and social life in England during its medieval period. The book delves into the customs, festivities, and daily experiences of the people, painting a vivid picture of a time filled with merriment and community spirit. Daniel's detailed descriptions and engaging narrative style bring to life the vibrant tapestry of English history, allowing readers to immerse themselves in the joys and c...

"Merrie England in the Olden Time, Vol. 1" by George Daniel is a captivating exploration of the cultural and social life of England during its medieval period. The book delves into the customs, festivities, and daily lives of the people, painting a vivid picture of a time filled with merriment and tradition. Daniel's detailed descriptions and engaging narrative style bring to life the vibrant tapestry of English history, allowing readers to immerse themselves in the joyous spirit of the pa...

A comprehensive history of the development of the airship, appealing to the enthusiast and general reader alikeTracing the development of the airship, this book relates the struggles of the early pioneers, from the Montgolfier brothers, and the parallel of the hydrogen balloon. Throughout the 19th century, "Aeronauts" learned the skill of aerial navigation, making lost distance flights in an unfamiliar element. Attempts were made to control the direction of flight,...

George Daniel's 'Merrie England in the Olden Time' (Vol. 1&2) offers readers a comprehensive look into the lively and nostalgic past of England. Set in a bygone era, the book paints a vivid picture of the cultural, social, and historical landscapes of Old England, beautifully capturing the essence of a time long past. Daniel's prose is eloquent and detailed, providing readers with a rich tapestry of information about the customs, traditions, and everyday life of the people of Merrie Englan...

"A thought provoking book that raises important questions about later life cognitive decline and Alzheimer disease. I highly recommend it." —Peter V. Rabins, M.D., MPH, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, co-author of The 36-Hour DayDr. Peter Whitehouse will transform the way we think about Alzheimer's disease. In this provocative and ground-breaking book he challenges the conventional wisdom about memory loss and cognitive impairment....

Merrie England in the Olden Time is a spirited antiquarian miscellany devoted to the festivals, pastimes, ceremonies, domestic habits, and popular amusements of pre-modern England. Written in a richly allusive, genial style, it mingles historical anecdote, literary quotation, and comic observation, evoking May games, Christmas revels, civic pageants, fairs, masques, and rural customs. In the context of Victorian nostalgia for a communal, festive past, the book participates in the nineteent...

A comprehensive collection of the best rigs, flies, and methods for nymph fishing from the top anglers around the country. Includes Euro-style and more conventional rigging methods for all water types. Features many well-known anglers such as Josh Miller and Devin Olsen, and includes advice, tips, and flies from some lesser-known anglers that are on the cutting edge of nymphing techniques and patterns.

The remarkable story of George Daniels, the master craftsman who was born into poverty but raised himself to become the greatest watchmaker of the twentieth century.George Daniels (1926-2011) stands alone in modern times as the inventor of the revolutionary co-axial escapement, the first substantial advance in portable mechanical timekeeping over the lever escapement, which has dominated ever since its invention in 1759. Daniels's love of mechanics embraced not onl...

Following the emotional success of the I Olympiad of the Modern Era in Athens in 1896, the Olympic movement struggled through more than a decade of disappointment and uncertainty. It would not be until 1912 in Stockholm that the Olympics rediscovered the magic of Athens, and struck on a model for the Games that endures to this day.The V & VI Olympiads, the sixth volume in The Olympic Century series, begins with the Games that finally showed the world what the modern Olympics could ...

In the terrible years leading up to and encompassing World War II, the Olympic movement endured a forced hiatus that lasted 12 long years. The London Games of 1948 marked the end of that dark period, and signaled the beginning of a whole new Olympic era.The XIV Olympiad, the twelfth volume in The Olympic Century series, begins with what were known as the Austerity Games due to post-war rationing. In spite of the banishment of Germany and Japan and the absence of the USSR, the 1948 ...

The year 1968 is commonly remembered for the massive social and political upheaval occurring around the world at the time, but it was also the year of the Olympic Games of Mexico City. XIX Olympiad, the seventeenth volume in The American Century series, tells the story of one of the most exciting and controversial Olympics of the modern era.In addition to being the first Olympics held in Latin America, the Mexico Games were also held at high altitude, a factor that likely contribut...