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John Bennett

Paphos Publishers offers a wide catalog of rare classic titles, published for a new generation.The Origin of Freemasonry and Knights Templar is a fantastic history of the mysterious organization.

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John Bennett

A collection of fantastical and macabre Gullah-inspired folklore that illuminates African-American life in nineteenth-century South Carolina.You ask for a story. I will tell you one, fact for fact and true for true. . . . So begins "Crook-Neck Dick," one of twenty-three stories in this beguiling collection of Charleston lore. John Bennett's interpretations of the legends shared with him by African-descended Charlestonians have entertained generations. Among...

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John Bennett

Sixteen-year-old Felix is bored and stressed. Stressed about his exam results. Stressed about working for that mad old bat Mrs Pretzel. Stressed about his future. Plus, he's feeling super-guilty about what just happened to Mrs P's spaniel, Vespasian. Which might be why he's just stolen his mother's cash card and booked a flight to Hong Kong. Or it might have something to do with what he just found in the permanent clearance sale at 'The House of Ming'.Sea Otters Gambolling in t...

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John Bennett

The story follows a young boy named Nick Attwood, known as "Master Skylark," who is an orphan with a beautiful singing voice. Nick's talent leads him to become a chorister at St. Paul's Cathedral in London. However, an unexpected turn of events finds Nick entangled in a quest to recover a precious violin owned by the famous musician Thomas Arne.Set against the backdrop of London during Shakespeare's time, the novel incorporates elements of adventure, music, drama, and historical fiction. I...

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John Bennett

"Madame Margot" likely weaves a tale of mystery, intrigue, and the supernatural. The title suggests that the story revolves around the character of Madame Margot, who may be a central figure in the lore and legends of the city.John Bennett's writing often evokes a sense of place and time, immersing readers in the rich history and culture of the American South. "Madame Margot" is likely to feature vivid descriptions of Charleston's streets, landmarks, and society, as well as its darker, mor...

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John Bennett

Pigtail of Ah Lee Ben Loo and Other Tales by John Bennett is a whimsical and imaginative collection of short stories and verse inspired by Chinese folklore and storytelling traditions. Winner of the Newbery Medal in 1928, this illustrated volume blends fantasy, humor, and gentle wisdom in tales that captivate both young and older readers. The title story introduces Ah Lee Ben Loo, a clever and kind-hearted character whose adventures reflect themes of honor, mischief, and poetic justice. Th...

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Kurt Bennett

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Jonathan St. John

Based on Kurt Bennett's popular-ish blog God Running, Love Like Jesus begins with the story of how after a life of regular church attendance and Bible study, Bennett was challenged by a pastor to study Jesus. That led to an obsessive seven-year deep dive. After pouring over Jesus' every interaction with another human being, he realized he was doing a much better job of studying Jesus' words than he was following Jesus' words and example. The honest and fearless revelations of Benn...

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John Bennett

In "Madame Margot: A Grotesque Legend of Old Charleston," John Bennett weaves a rich tapestry of Southern Gothic elements, interspersed with a keen exploration of the peculiarities that define Charleston's historical landscape. The narrative draws readers into a realm where the grotesque meets the sublime, examining themes of love, betrayal, and the enigmatic nature of memory. Bennett's lyrical prose, steeped in vivid imagery and haunting nuances, captures the essence of a bygone era while...

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Bennett L. Schwartz, John H. Krantz

Sensation and Perception is a cutting edge and highly readable account of modern sensation and perception from both a cognitive and neurocognitive perspective. Written in an accessible and engaging manner, authors Bennett L. Schwartz and John H. Krantz offer readers the most relevant topics in the field of sensation and perception. Rich in examples and applications to everyday life, the text includes an emphasis on areas of interest to students, namely, music, cli...

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John Bennett

This book tells for the first time the story from a police perspective. For ten years, the officer in charge of the investigation, Detective Superintendent John Bennett QPM, has refused to tell his story. Now, together with BBC journalist Graham Gardner, he reveals the full story of how the Wests were caught, how the case was prepared and how it nearly failed to come to court.This book chronicles the roles of those who brought down two of Britain's most infamous ki...

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Jonathan Bennett

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M. John Kennedy

A lyrical, heartbreaking story of ardour and devastationIn this powerful novel of love and family, a doctor named Paris follows a nurse to a country on the brink of civil war. When a confrontation does break out, they are swept up by rebel forces and separated. The nurse, Helen, is pregnant; she escapes, but Paris is left behind, imprisoned by rebels as war rages.A narrative of brutal power about parental bonds, forgiveness, and identity, The Colonial H...

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John Bennett

A captivating history of a notorious neighborhood and the first book to reveal why London’s East End became synonymous with lawlessness and crime Even before Jack the Ripper haunted its streets for prey, London’s East End had earned a reputation for immorality, filth, and vice. John Bennett, a writer and tour guide who has walked and researched the area for more than thirty years, delves into four centuries of history to chronicle the crimes, their perpetrators,...