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The thrilling history of Parliament’s ‘fiery spirits’, whose actions led to the defeat of Charles I in the English Civil War and paved the way for the execution of the King in 1649The Fiery Spirits tells the story of the MPs in parliament and the protestors in the streets who played a pivotal role in the English Civil Wars. Through their stories, John Rees reveals the hidden history of the republicans who brought a desperate nation to the brink of revoluti...

When Walter Hartright encounters a solitary, terrified, beautiful woman dressed in white on a moonlit night in London, he feels impelled to solve the mystery of her distress. Full of secrets, locked rooms, lost memories, and surprise revelations, The Woman in White features heroine Marian Halcombe and drawing-master Walter Hartright as sleuthing partners pitted against the diabolical Count Fosco and Sir Percival Glyde.This gothic psychological thriller, a mesmerizing tale ...

The gripping story of the Levellers, the radical movement at the heart of the English RevolutionThe Levellers, formed out of the explosive tumult of the 1640s and the battlefields of the Civil War, are central figures in the history of democracy. In this thrilling narrative, John Rees brings to life the men—including John Lilburne, Richard Overton and Thomas Rainsborough—and women who ensured victory and became an inspiration to republicans of many nations....

Asthma is a common condition with increasing prevalence. This new edition of the highly regarded ABC of Asthma has been thoroughly revised with reference to the latest British Thoracic Society guidelines on the management of asthma in children and adults. It covers the advances in practice and methods, with a new emphasis on delivery systems, self-dose assessment and delivery of care with different pharmacological approaches.The ABC of Asthma is a concise...

If you think evil had been put to rest with Halocline, john g rees’ 2nd book of his ‘anoxic zone’ series, think again. Evil does not sleep, nor take a break as men do. It waits, but it is not still. Patient, but never at peace. It waits until men take their break on vigilance. Then the tendrils of greed, lust, power and jealousy insinuate themselves within the fecund soil of the unguarded mind. That is just the b...

How to finally get a handle on your finances, even if you have no savings or investing experience…Going beyond just giving advice, Lisa Porter explores the why behind spending habits, the psychology of money, and more. You'll understand how to make changes that will last, even if you've tried in the past and failed.In How to Manage Your Money Like an Adult in 7 Easy Steps, here is just a fraction of what you will discover:7 practica...

This sci-fi/horror book, anoxic zone, by john g rees, is a look at the near future out of control. Or actually in control - by Megacorp, a company that owns and runs just about everything in this not too distant world.Megacorp is what its name implies: a massive worldwide organization that dominates and owns almost everything and everyone. Its decisions were capitalistic and paramount. It did whatever it had to do to increase shareholder dividends; whatever would make money.T...

Halocline is a near future tale of the workings of an everyday salvage vessel and its inevitable crew of characters. It is a twisted continuance of john g rees’ first horror novel anoxic zone.Once again, john g rees is grossly graphic in his descriptions of the impalings and disfigurements that occur throughout this wildly thrilling novel. His way of words just makes you squinch your eyes and yet want more. He happily continues to disgust and amuse us.Several years have passe...

john g rees takes you on a journey back in time with his third horror novel BLACK TIDE. Back in time to the beginning for Jake Strom. Megacorp has been in control for years. Only the old remember a time before the small corporation rose from the ashes of a destroyed world economy during the early 21st century and became the dominant player, in control of most of the world.Jake Strom is a commercial diver, a little older than the few new divers who were still willing to play the game...

Christmas, 1896.Snow lies deep around Dolwyddelan Castle in North Wales. Within its ancient walls, antiquarian Lord Jeremiah de Haersbie has gathered a carefully chosen company to witness the unveiling of a newly discovered medieval codex — a manuscript whose contents threaten to unsettle accepted histories and challenge long-held assumptions about Wales, power, and identity.The guests arrive carrying more than winter cloaks. A retired general hardened by e...

Unseen SoulsFrom fire and loss, her art became their voice.Dowlais, 1856. In the smoke-choked ironworks of South Wales, life is hard, dangerous, and often short. Eliza Turner grows up knowing little beyond hardship — until illness takes her parents and she is sent to London, into service in the grand house of the Earl of Ravensworth.It is a world she scarcely understands.But Eliza carries something with her: a way of seeing....

In "Biggles and the Little Green God," W. E. Johns presents an exhilarating adventure that skillfully merges elements of aviation, mystery, and cultural mythology. Set against the backdrop of World War II-era escapades, the narrative follows the indefatigable pilot James 'Biggles' Bigglesworth as he navigates uncharted territories in search of a fabled idol. The literary style is characterized by Johns's gripping prose, rich descriptions, and engaging dialogue, drawing readers into a world...