The Life and Times of Engineer Rear Admiral

One of the wildest, most spectacular decades in American history, the 1920s were a period of unprecedented growth and mass consumerism. In the New Era people drank in speakeasies, danced to jazz, idolized gangsters, and bet their life savings on stocks.Born and raised in a small Canadian town, Arthur Cutten went to Chicago in 1890 with ninety dollars to his name. Through utter ruthlessness he amassed a fortune trading in grain futures and stocks. Cutten was heralded as the modern M...

This book explores the Arab world and its development problems as its new oil wealth opens up prospects of accelerated economic and social progress. It describes Kuwait's aid operations and looks at the effect the sudden torrent of oil money has had on the Kuwaitis.

One of the wildest, most spectacular decades in American history, the 1920s were a period of unprecedented growth and mass consumerism. In the New Era people drank in speakeasies, danced to jazz, idolized gangsters, and bet their life savings on stocks.Born and raised in a small Canadian town, Arthur Cutten went to Chicago in 1890 with ninety dollars to his name. Through utter ruthlessness he amassed a fortune trading in grain futures and stocks. Cutten was heralded as the modern M...

Vienna c 1905In darkness, late at night, a woman returns to her hotel to discover her usual maid has been replaced by a stranger. What begins as an icy exchange, born of weariness, becomes within minutes one of the most extraordinary encounters of her life. It will take her on a journey deep into her past and yet also closer, hour by hour, to a fateful assignation awaiting her on the other side of the night.Set amid the elegance and sophistication of the Bel...

A special blend of fact and fiction ...The Elizabethan golden age was peopled by a court of flamboyant and devoted men - each one unique, ambitious and talented. At its centre was a woman, Elizabeth, the Tudor princess who succeeded to the throne of England in 1558 and who vowed to her Parliament to remain unwed and a Virgin Queen for the rest of her life.How did such a diverse group of red-blooded men view their Gloriana? What were their aims and i...

12 Years, 2 Kings, 3 Queens - The Ultimate Tudor NovelEngland 1550s. The brilliant young mathematician and astronomer John Dee has one overwhelming obsession: liberty. Abandoned and in danger, Elizabeth Tudor has one simple aim: survival. This is their story.Against the background of the English Reformation, and threatened by a vengeful and unforgiving queen, the mysterious brotherhood of the Rose Lodge attempts to guide the nation towards enlightenment and ...

These works are to establish the credibility that the darker side of things exists in subtle and not-so-subtle ways. Good doesn't always conquer evil, and evil can exist in many ways from a simple mistake to worldwide calamity. There is a dark side in everything, and a short, good read may show you how. I offer this to you. Enjoy.

"Footprints of Former Men in Far Cornwall" by Robert Stephen Hawker is a captivating exploration of the rich history and folklore of Cornwall. The book delves into the lives of those who once inhabited this rugged landscape, weaving together tales of ancient traditions, local legends, and the natural beauty of the region. Hawker's poetic prose brings to life the essence of Cornwall, inviting readers to reflect on the passage of time and the enduring impact of those who walked before us, le...

Victorian Gothic blends with ghostly glimpses ofTudor history in this fabulous tale of love and destiny.London, 1876. The painter Amos Roselli is in love with his life-long friend and model, the beautiful Daphne - and she with him - until one day she is discovered by another man, a powerful and wealthy industrialist.What will happen when Daphne realises she has sacrificed her happiness to a loveless marriage? What will happen when the artist ...

Este libro corrige la doctrina de los derechos humanos mediante la presentación de una teoría de los derechos humanos determinada por el método científico. Es decir, primero son descubiertos los axiomas aplicables y luego una teoría completa se construye basado en ellos por deducción. No se incorporan ningunos valores personales ni moralidad que arruinaría su objetividad. La teoría resultante es diferente de la doctrina prevalente sobre los derechos humanos que incorpora valores, moralidad...

An epic, romantic comedy set in the libidinous world of 18th Century London. Historical fiction at its sparking best!England 1745. Poet and Master Wig-Maker to the great and the good of London society, Wildish is a man whose ambition is to enjoy life to the full. Yet already events beyond his control have begun to impinge upon his dissolute life. The heart of the nation is beating to the drums of war, and thousands of vengeful Jacobite soldiers from Scotla...