Bob Daniels, reeling from the tragic death of his fiancée, Gloria Hopkins, takes sanctuary in his lake house. All he wants is to be left alone to take part in the only thing that now holds any meaning in his life, to make contact with Gloria's spirit. This fruitless venture is interrupted, when Frank Worsly, leader of the secret society, the Fraternity, of which Bob is still a member, pays him an unexpected visit.The Fraternity is facing an existential threat from the well-shielded...

A romantic melodrama set in rural Ireland in the early 19th century, this complex story of love, rivalry, secrecy, and betrayal, based on a real case of 1829, was one of the most successful thrillers of its dayYoung Hardress Cregan is a collegian and a rogue, with a wicked, roving eye. Although he is courting his wealthy cousin Anne, he has also embarked on a passionate love affair with the lowly—but very beautiful—Eily O'Connor. Hardress knows that his fam...

Confined ThoughtsBy: Gerald GriffinSome of us can only imagine the ominous thoughts of a prison inmate. But Gerald Griffin lives this life every day. Confined Thoughts is his way of mental escape from the prison walls.This collection of trials and tribulations based on personal experiences and struggles from a prison inmate will hopefully make us appreciate the freedoms we experience every day and never take them for granted.About the AuthorGerald “F...

The plot centers on Eily’s love for Hardress, her abduction, and the challenges she faces in navigating the dangerous waters of her society’s class structure and her love life. The play is known for its thrilling moments of suspense and its dramatic portrayal of Irish life, folklore, and the emotional turmoil of its characters.The Colleen Bawn was highly successful in its time, becoming a staple of Irish and English theatre. Boucicault’s adaptation of Griffin’s novel dramatizes the cultura...

The anthology titled 'The Colleen Bawn; or, the Brides of Garryowen' delves into the intricate tapestry of Irish drama and folklore, presenting a rich tableau of themes ranging from the complexities of love and marriage to the tension between tradition and modernity. Through an array of narrative styles, from heart-wrenching drama to biting social commentary, this collection explores the multifaceted nature of identity and societal norms. The selected pieces illuminate the vibrant storytel...

How does your brain work?This 15-lecture audio course will increase your excitement and wonder about the mysterious organ responsible for so many of the invisible but important things (like love, personality, and emotion) that make us who we are.The field of neuroscience is booming, heralding bold new discoveries and fresh insights into human nature, our behaviors, the mind - body connection, and even artificial intelligence.Now, How Your Brain Works: A User’s G...

The Colleen Bawn; or, the Brides of Garryowen is a collection that masterfully intertwines themes of romance, drama, and social commentary into the fabric of its narratives. The anthology showcases a rich tapestry of literary styles from the sensational to the melodramatic, which captivates readers while offering profound insight into 19th-century Irish life. The diverse array of stories elevates themes of love, tradition, and class conflict, providing a comprehensive look at the societal ...

The Colleen Bawn; or, the Brides of Garryowen brings together melodrama, romance, criminal intrigue, and Irish local colour in a work central to nineteenth-century theatrical culture. Drawing on the celebrated narrative world of The Collegians, it transforms a tale of love, secrecy, class tension, and threatened violence into a vivid stage drama. Its memorable scenes of peril and rescue, domestic conflict, and moral reckoning exemplify the emotional force and popular appeal of Victorian me...

From the late 1950s to 1976, the U.S. human spaceflight program advanced as it did largely due to the extraordinary efforts of Austrian immigrant George M. Low. Described as the “ultimate engineer” during his career at NASA, Low was a visionary architect and leader from the agency’s inception in 1958 to his retirement in 1976. As chief of manned spaceflight at NASA, Low was instrumental in the Mercury, Gemini, and Apollo programs.At the end of his NASA career, Low was one of the le...

Described as the "ultimate engineer" during his career at NASA, George M. Low was a visionary architect and leader from the agency's inception in 1958 to his retirement in 1976. As chief of manned spaceflight at NASA, Low was instrumental in the Mercury, Gemini, and Apollo programs. Low's pioneering work paved the way for President Kennedy's decision to make a lunar landing NASA's primary goal in the 1960s. After the tragic 1967 Apollo 1 fire that took the lives of three astronauts and alm...

Once, long ago in Scotland, matchmaking member of the Secret Clan wove magical mischief to encourage romance among the mortals they assisted. Sometimes the results weren't quite what they expected.

A novel of a son's worldly and spiritual inheritance set in the majestic Scottish Highlands—by the nineteenth-century British author of Mary Marston.Thematically linked to Mary Marston which preceded it, MacDonald here poignantly depicts the father-son relationship as he had earlier that of father and daughter. MacDonald's storytelling power again returns to the highlands of Scotland, setting his narrative in the hills south of Huntly. We encounte...