On 4 September 1944, Allied forces and local resistance fighters captured the Belgian port of Antwerp, the largest harbour in Europe. Once opened to Allied shipping, the port would revolutionise the Allies’ delivery of supplies into mainland Europe, stores which were still having to make the long overland journey from Normandy and places such as Cherbourg. But to enable this to happen, the Scheldt Estuary and, more importantly, the island of Walcheren also needed to cleared of Hitler’s for...

The perfect pharmacology study tool for the classroom and examinations!Pharmacology: An Essential Textbook, Second Edition by Mark Simmons covers pharmacology facts and concepts necessary for success in the classroom and on board examinations. The clear and concise text presents important, clinically relevant pharmacology knowledge and concepts students must master. The updated edition includes the addition of new drugs, a chapter on water...

In the extraordinary life of Mark Simmons, a tall 6'6" force of humor and compassion, an epic tale of laughter, inspiration and transformation unfolds. Hailing from Cherokee, Iowa, Mark has traversed the diverse realms of public school education and stand-up comedy. Mark's comedic prowess emerged as a beacon of laughter, illuminating the lives of countless individuals in his quest for stardom as an actor and stand-up comedian. Yet, it was his calling as an educator that truly set him on th...

The Fresh Prince Architect: The Life and Legacy of Samm-Art Williams III is the untold story of a television titan whose pen shaped a generation.From the rural roots of Burgaw, North Carolina to the glimmering sound stages of Hollywood, Samm-Art Williams rose through the ranks as a playwright, screenwriter, producer, and visionary behind some of the most iconic Black stories to ever hit American screens. While millions remember The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air,...

The relationship between Britain and Cyprus over the course of the past 100 years has been a constantly evolving one. Since the First World War, Cyprus has played a key role in British defence strategy, and, after the withdrawal from Egypt, the island became the British Middle East headquarters. Today, Britain retains two sovereign bases in Cyprus and the island has become a popular holiday destination for many British tourists. Using previously unpublished letters and per...

"The Bitcoin King Had No Clothes" is a thrilling and educational story for kids that teaches them the importance of being wise with their money.Join a brave little boy as he takes on the mighty Bitcoin King and exposes the truth behind his currency.With colorful illustrations and an easy-to-follow storyline, this book is sure to capture the imagination of young readers and leave a lasting impression on them.It's a must-read for kids who want to learn about money and...

It has been nearly two centuries since the first publication of A Visit from St. Nicholas by Clement Clarke Moore. Since my earliest memory of Christmas, like countless other folks, I have revisited the poem every year and have derived pleasure from each reading. It never gets old.When my wife encountered cancer in 1992, a certain reallocation of marital tasks became necessary. So for going on three decades, I've composed our annual Christmas letter to family and friends. In 2020, ...

MI5 agent Rob Nicolson is sent to Spain, he is an IRA target after his last mission. Just to sit in the sun, and get some R & R until it blows over. There is a small job he can do to pass the time. Look up Commander Styles, an ex-pat, an Old Firm agent, raising a stink. It is another 'easy job' that goes wrong as Rob arrives on the Costa del Sol to find Styles dead. Murdered; why and by whom? Rob soon feels he is being manipulated. The only person he can rely on , a young woman of Welsh/Sp...

THE HALFLIFE CHRONICLES ARE BACK! Half-vampire Christopher Cséjthe must once again face down the forces of darkness in the return of Wm. Mark Simmon's Halflife Chronicles.Years back, a blood transfusion with a member of the undead left Christopher Cséjthe a half-vampire. Since that time, he’s gone mano y monster with zombies, werewolves, master vampires, and creatures from the Cthulhu Lagoon—not to mention an immortal Nazi, an ancient Babylonian demon, a s...

As in life, all things have a beginning, a first if you will. This book is about the very first demon created by Satan, the demon king, and how his coming into our world brings forth darkness covering the entire world. Only DEMON, a new group of enhanced humans with remarkable powers, along with Drakos Demarion, can send the demon king back to the depths of hell and restore light back into the world.

The elaborate Allied schemes to keep Spain and Portugal out of WWII—featuring the real-life spy work of Ian Fleming, creator of James Bond.Historian Mark Simmons reveals the various Allied operations designed to keep the Iberian Peninsula out of WWII. It is a tale of widespread bribery of high ranking Spanish officials, the duplicity of Adm. Wilhelm Canaris, head of the Abwehr, and an elaborate scheme developed by a Naval Intelligence commander who would later crea...

In March 1941, the Royal Navy scored one of the greatest one-sided victories against the Italian Fleet the Regia Marina at Matapan. It brought to an end six months of remarkable success for the Royal Navy in the Mediterranean. When France fell and Italy declared war on Britain, Admiral Dudley Pound had wanted to evacuate the Mediterranean altogether and concentrate on home defence. Churchill overruled him, regarding such a move as the death knell of the British Empire. His...