If you walk through Ipswich you become aware of how buildings of all periods jostle each other for space. There are remnants of fine medieval and Tudor dwellings, terraced streets from the 19th century as well as developments from the 20th and 21st centuries. David Kindred's book throws light on how Ipswich has developed since the 1880s when photography outdoors first became practical. He has drawn on a wide range of sources including some photographers whose work was outstanding. Harry Wa...

In an age when the airwaves were tightly controlled by the authorities, pirate radio was the illicit and illustrious haven for music lovers across the nation. From the first broadcast in 1964, the cowboys of the radio world fed their listeners’ desire for pop and rock music and, by doing so, changed British radio forever. Through more than 100 crisp, black-and-white photographs, Pirate Radio: An Illustrated History brings to life the ‘golden years’ of pirate radio. Featuring pictures of th...

Kidnapping was a lucrative crime in antebellum America, and many American citizens—especially free blacks—were abducted for profit. This book reveals the untold stories of the captured.The story of Solomon Northup, subject of the Academy Award-winning best picture 12 Years a Slave, is representative of the deplorable treatment many African Americans experienced in the period leading up to the Civil War. This book examines antebellum kidnapping, delving int...

Jason, a tough, ruthless cage fighter, still grieving over his younger brother's suicide and using pills to ease his dark moods, spends New Year's Eve with Belinda, a bisexual woman recovering from two failed relationships. After a passionate night, they pass out and wake up to discover they have undergone a dramatic transformation, leaving them in a bizarre situation where they are no longer who they used to be.

Kindred Psyches and Strangers – 4 Classic Fiction Novels presents a captivating exploration of human consciousness and social intricacies through an amalgamation of literary styles that range from the psychological insights of Victorian realism to the impactful narratives of early modernism. This collection brings together works that, while diverse in their rhetorical approaches, converge on the universal themes of personal identity and societal norms. The anthology thrives in its explorat...

Despite its importance to the life of the nation and all its citizens, the Supreme Court remains a mystery to most Americans, its workings widely felt but rarely seen firsthand. In this book, journalists who cover the Court—acting as the eyes and ears of not just the American people, but the Constitution itself—give us a rare close look into its proceedings, the people behind them, and the complex, often fascinating ways in which justice is ultimately served. Their narratives form an intim...

The poignant and unforgettable true account of the deep, loving friendship between a handsome physician and the former First Lady, as seen on PBS's The Roosevelts: An Intimate History"I love you as I love and have never loved anyone else." —Eleanor Roosevelt in a letter to Dr. David Gurewitsch, 1955She was the most famous and admired woman in America. He was a strikingly handsome doctor, eighteen years her junior. Eleanor Roosevelt first met David ...

For fifteen years, Eleanor Roosevelt and her handsome doctor, David Gurewitsch, were friends—traveling, entertaining, and eventually buying a townhouse together in Manhattan. Their friendship has always intrigued historians, but not much was known about it. David kept detailed journals and took thousands of photos, but he never publicly discussed their time together.Then, in 2003, the woman who had married into this complicated relationship, Edna Gurewitsch, opened up, revealing th...

-A separate branch of the family of man, in existence since the dawn of time, has emerged from obscurity. Endowed with psychic powers, they link up telepathically to survive a global cataclysm they have presaged. They do not know what form the disaster will take or when it will happen, whether it will be natural or man made, only that it will blanket Earth in death and destruction on a massive scale.Perceived as a potential threat to "normal" humans, they are tracked down r...

Sam Taylor, a young inventor with a knack for turning the ordinary into the extraordinary. Cobbles together a time machine from stuff found in his grand fathers garage along with notes he has found suddenly finds himself transported back to the land of dinosaurs where he meets up with a tiny dinosaur he names "Dino".but with a broken time machine can he repair it and return to the future without becoming supper for a T-Rex?

Friends met up for what they thought would be a regular hangout day at the park when they feel a strange humming coming from a pile of debris. After clearing the debris, to reveal ancient symbols they suddenly find themselves transported to a breathtakingly vibrant forest unlike any they had ever seen. One filled with many strange things including a talking owl, but will they be able to get back home?

In "The Sky Pirates of Everwind," a group of teens stumble upon an extraordinary sight: a pirate ship floating in the sky above their small town. What starts as a thrilling adventure quickly escalates into a journey filled with danger, supernatural forces, and the discovery of long-lost secrets. As they navigate this new reality, friendships are tested, romances blossom, and each member of the group must confront their own fears and desires. Join them on an unforgettable ride where the sky...