"A proudly partisan history of the British aristocracy - which scores some shrewd hits against the upper class themselves, and the nostalgia of the rest of us for their less endearing eccentricities. A great antidote to Downton Abbey." (Mary Beard)Exploring the extraordinary social and political dominance enjoyed by the British aristocracy over the centuries, Entitled seeks to explain how a tiny number of noble families rose to such a position in ...

L’ultima, drammatica vicenda di condanna a morte per sodomia nella “civilissima” Inghilterra del 1835. James Pratt e John Smith vennero sorpresi in atteggiamento intimo in un locale dove si erano appartati. Spiati da una fessura che si apriva sul tetto, vennero denunciati, arrestati e a lungo detenuti prima di essere processati e condannati alla pena capitale. Nonostante le molte proteste e le prese di posizione a favore di un gesto di clemenza, i due furono impiccati per «reato contro la ...

Exploring the extraordinary social and political dominance enjoyed by the British aristocracy over the centuries, Entitled seeks to explain how a tiny number of noble families rose to such a position in the first place. It reveals the often nefarious means they have employed to maintain their wealth, power, and prestige and examines the greed, ambition, jealousy, and rivalry which drove aristocratic families to guard their interests with such determination. In telling their histor...

When two people meet in the most dangerous county jail in the world, a bond is formed. Women, drugs and betrayal become the center of their world. Lives are taken and lives are started. Watch melrah and his crew leave the city of 8 million stories with nothing but determination and a dream and become some of the most vicious hustlers Connecticut ever seen. Living day to day is the life of all hustlers but few take it to that next level but melrah is determine to take it there. Will he be c...

One of the most remarkable – and controversial – sporting figures in British history, Chris Brasher piled unique achievement on unique achievement.It was Chris Brasher who, along with Chris Chataway, paced Roger Bannister to break the 4-minute mile. Then he won his own Olympic Gold Medal in the steeplechase at the 1956 Olympics. Probably best known now for founding the London Marathon, Chris went on to become one of the founders of the modern sports of fell-running and orienteering...

"Part magic show, part history lesson, and all about geometry, How Round Is Your Circle? is an eloquent testimonial to the authors' passion for numbers." — Civil EngineeringHow do you draw a straight line? How do you determine if a circle is really round? These may sound like simple or even trivial mathematical problems, but to an engineer the answers can mean the difference between success and ...

Dive into the extraordinary journey of basketball icon Kobe Bryant in 'The Black Mamba's Ascent.' This compelling narrative unveils the captivating rise of a legend from his early days as a high school phenom to becoming one of the most revered players in NBA history.Follow Kobe's relentless pursuit of greatness, his unwavering commitment to excellence, and the challenges he overcame to leave an indelible mark on the sport. From championships to setbacks, this book explores the piv...

This international edited collection contributes to knowledge about the geographies of sexualities experienced and imagined in rural spaces. The book draws attention to the heterogeneity of rural contexts and the diversity of meanings about sexualities within and across these spaces. The collection examines four key themes.First, ‘Intimacies and Institutions’ focuses on how intimate relationships are governed by societal, discursive and institutional structures, and regulated by so...

**STUCK PAGES is a trilogy representing the journey of a heartbreaker who never intended to be what he ultimately becomes. Taking place in turn-of-21st-century New York City, Quincy Simmons is a complex-yet-sometimes-naïve young gay man embarking on a professional career as an urban-radio programmer at the No. 1 Hip-Hop/R&B station in the country.This first installment of the series is a suspenseful romance-thriller seeking to expose the heart of Quincy Simmons. It is sex, lies and...

Climate change and an evolving non-renewable energy sector threaten the future viability and sustainability of communities across the country. While rural communities have a special place in the national fabric, they often lack the resources to tackle these important and evolving threats.Planning for Rural Resilience: Coping with Climate Change and Energy Futures makes clear that communities and municipalities have opportunities to make informed and constructive decisions ...

After falling in and out of love over and over again, Quincy Simmons makes a major shift in his life. He doesn't quite know who to trust anymore, which leads him to further search for truth in the men, the music, and the money surrounding him. Stuck Pages, Vol. II: The Pleasure Principle, based on Sigmund Freud's theory as well as the song by the same name, finds Quincy turning his back on real love. Yet, he's not really aware of it. Someone is bound to get hurt and Quincy is no e...

France's master comic playwright has a field day with the subjects of hypochondria and our blind obedience to doctors. Molière’s witty attack on the medical profession has more than a little resonance today. Translated by John Wood, adapted by Beth Milles.Recorded before a live audience at the Doubletree Guest Suites, Santa Monica in December 1997.Directed by Beth MillesProducing Director: Susan Albert LoewenbergAn L.A. Theatre Works full-cast recording, sta...