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In "Thistledown," Robert Ford crafts a compelling narrative that intricately weaves elements of magical realism with the harrowing experiences of rural life in a seemingly quaint setting. Set in an enigmatic village, the novel unfolds through the lens of folklore and psychological depth, exploring themes of loss, love, and the interplay of memory and reality. Ford's evocative style'Äîimbued with lyrical prose and vivid imagery'Äîinvites readers to traverse both the enchanting and the melan...

Managing Hospitality Organizations: Achieving Excellence in the Guest Experience, Third Edition takes students on a journey through the evolving service industry. Each chapter focuses on a core principle of hospitality management and is packed with practical advice, examples, and cases from some of the best companies in the service sector.Authors Robert C. Ford and Michael Sturman emphasize the critical importance of focusing on the guest and creating an u...

Complete and unabridged, with 32 full-page plates by John Everett Millais, William Quiller Orchardson and William Powell Frith. Scottish anecdote and character sketches collected by a man who spent his life on the songs and sayings of the country - ministers, beadles, carters and their replies. The humour is dry and the dialect is kept. This edition is bound with a gallery of 32 plates, among them paintings by Edvard Munch, Erskine Nicol and John Everett Millais, and includes 17 illustrati...

The Battle of Cowpens, Reexamined uncovers the untold story behind one of America' s greatest battlefield victories. For 250 years, historians believed Daniel Morgan' s triumph over Britain' s elite forces followed a standard, predictable plan. But they were wrong. This groundbreaking book reveals how Morgan shattered expectations with bold, innovative tactics: massed riflemen targeting British officers from long range, followed by a devastating close-quarters assault. His strategy cripple...

"Thistledown: A Book of Scotch Humour, Character, Folk-lore, Story & Anecdote" by Robert Ford is a delightful collection that captures the essence of Scottish culture through its rich tapestry of humor and storytelling. Ford expertly weaves together anecdotes, folk tales, and character sketches that reflect the unique spirit of Scotland. The book serves as a window into the lives and traditions of the Scottish people, showcasing their wit and resilience. Readers are treated to a blend of l...

17 horror Stories. One legendary music venue.We all know the old cliché: Sex, drugs and rock and roll. Now, add demons, other dimensions, monsters, revenge, human sacrifice, and a dash of the truly inexplicable. This is the story of the (fictional) San Francisco music venue, The Shantyman.In Welcome to the Show, seventeen of today's hottest writers of horror and dark fiction come together in devilish harmony to trace The Shantyman'...

"The world is large; Russia is great; death is inevitable."Almost forty years ago Robert A.D. Ford came across this sentence in a Russian school primer. It stays with him today as an example of the Russian psyche, a psyche that Ford is better equipped to explain than most. He is the only Western diplomat to have known and dealt with all the Soviet leaders from the end of the Second World War to the present: Stalin, Krushchev, Brezhnev, Gorbachev. As a poet and translator of Russian...

Winner of the Political Book of the Year Award 2015The UK Independence Party (UKIP) is the most significant new party in British politics for a generation. In recent years UKIP and their charismatic leader Nigel Farage have captivated British politics, media and voters. Yet both the party and the roots of its support remain poorly understood. Where has this political revolt come from? Who is supporting them, and why? How are UKIP attempting to win over voters? And ...

The collection includes a wide range of nursery rhymes, riddles, and songs, many of which reflect the simple joys, learning, and social interactions of children. Ford explores how these rhymes and games contribute to early childhood development, often with rhythmic patterns and repetitive structures that help with memory and language acquisition. Additionally, the book presents the various games that children play, emphasizing how play is a vital part of childhood and a means of socializat...

The British General Election of 2024 is the definitive account of a landmark election, featuring an unprecedented Conservative collapse, a Labour Commons landslide, and record fragmentation in voters' choices. Built on unparalleled access to all the key players, this account weaves together a compelling insider account of how the campaign was fought with rigorous analysis of how, when and where this sea change election was won and lost. The 22nd volume in a prestigious series dati...

Between 300 and 600 C.E., Chinese writers compiled thousands of accounts of the strange and the extraordinary. Some described weird spirits, customs, and flora and fauna in distant lands. Some depicted individuals of unusual spiritual or moral achievement. But most told of ordinary people’s encounters with ghosts, demons, or gods; sojourns in the land of the dead; eerily significant dreams; and uncannily accurate premonitions. The selection of such stories presented here provides an alluri...

The British General Election of 2019 is the definitive account of one of the most consequential and controversial general elections in recent times, when Boris Johnson gambled everything calling an early election to 'Get Brexit Done', and emerged triumphant. Drawing upon cutting-edge research and wide-ranging elite interviews, the new author team provides a compelling and accessible narrative of this landmark election and its implications for British politics, built on unparallele...