John Bainbridge, Jr.'s Gun Barons is a narrative history of six charismatic and idiosyncratic men who changed the course of American history through the invention and refinement of repeating weapons.Love them or hate them, guns are woven deeply into the American soul. Names like Colt, Smith & Wesson, Winchester, and Remington are legendary. Yet few people are aware of the roles these men played at a crucial time in United States history, from westward expa...

Asynchronous System-on-Chip Interconnect describes the use of an entirely asynchronous system-bus for the modular construction of integrated circuits. Industry is just awakening to the benefits of asynchronous design in avoiding the problems of clock-skew and multiple clock-domains, an din parallel with this is coming to grips with Intellectual Property (IP) based design flows which emphasise the need for a flexible interconnect strategy. In this book, John Bainbridge inve...

Just why do churches put so much energy into repackaging and explaining their holy book in words more people (even their own people) might understand? Many of us don't really want to know who "the wicked" are, or what "sin," "righteousness," "God," or "Lord" might mean, because they are part of a religious world we don't belong to. So what could we possibly have to learn from a text that is baked in that stuff? Much is being rediscovered in contemplative, meditative, and wisdom traditions,...

In "An Artist's Letters from Japan," John La Farge offers a profound exploration of Japanese culture through the lens of an American artist deeply captivated by its aesthetic and philosophical richness. Written as a series of personal letters during his travels in the late 19th century, the work combines vivid descriptions with thoughtful reflections on art, religion, and nature. La Farge employs a lyrical prose style that communicates his emotional responses and intricate observations, gr...

"A dazzling epic of inventors, wars, arms, and men." – Daniel Mark Epstein, author of The Lincolns: Portrait of a Marriage"Deeply researched, rich in insight, Gun Barons widens our understanding even as it enchants us with its masterful prose." – Jim Rasenberger, author of Revolver: Sam Colt and the Six-Shooter That Changed America"John Bainbridge, Jr. cuts through the myths, romance, and propaganda to del...

In "Adventures of Big-Foot Wallace: The Texas Ranger and Hunter," John Crittenden Duval crafts an engaging narrative that encapsulates the rugged spirit of 19th-century Texas. Combining elements of adventure, biography, and folklore, the book presents the life of William A. "Big-Foot" Wallace, a celebrated Texas Ranger known for his exploits in both law enforcement and hunting. Duval's vivid prose and illustrative content breathe life into Wallace's daring escapades, reflecting the cultura...

John Quincy Adams' "Second State of the Union Address," delivered in 1826, presents a compelling examination of the political landscape of early America, woven with Adams' characteristic eloquence and profound insight. This address not only articulates his vision for the nation but also addresses pressing issues such as international relations, the internal development of the Republic, and the moral imperatives guiding its expansion. Through a detailed and articulate prose style, Adams art...

In "Adventures of Big-Foot Wallace (Illustrated Edition)," John Crittenden Duval presents a vivid tapestry of life in the American frontier through the lens of his larger-than-life protagonist, Big-Foot Wallace. This engaging narrative is steeped in the themes of adventure, survival, and the rich cultural tapestry of 19th-century Texas. Duval's literary style is marked by his use of humor and a keen eye for detail, making the text a lively and immersive experience for readers. The book ser...

A fast-paced and breathtakingly suspenseful account of an extraordinary historical event—the attempted assassination of President Harry Truman in 1950 by two Puerto Rican Nationalists and the bloody shoot-out in the streets of Washington, DC, that saved the president’s life.November 1, 1950, was an unseasonably hot afternoon in the sleepy capital. At 2:00 PM in his temporary residence at Blair House, President Harry Truman took a nap. At 2:20 PM, t...

For the four fraught, mysterious days of her doomed maiden voyage in 1912, the Titanic sails towards New York, glittering with luxury, freighted with millionaires and hopefuls. In her labyrinthine passageways the last, secret hours of a small group of passengers are played out, their fate sealed in prose of startling, sublime beauty, as Beryl Bainbridge's haunting masterpiece moves inexorably to its known and terrible end.

Edward is throwing a dinner party with Binny, his mistress. Aware that she has long been denied those small intimacies that his wife takes for granted - choosing a birthday present for his sister, for example, or sorting his socks - he wants to give her a chance to feel more involved in his life, to socialise with some of his friends (the discreet ones). Things are a little awkward to begin with - a late start and him having to be away by half past ten - but everything seems to be going we...

It is 1950 and the Liverpool repertory theatre company is rehearsing its Christmas production of Peter Pan, a story of childhood innocence and loss. Stella has been taken on as assistant stage manager and quickly becomes obsessed with Meredith, the dissolute stage director. But it is only when the celebrated O'Hara arrives to take the lead that a different drama unfolds. In it, he and Stella are bound together in a past that neither dares to interpret