The Assassin – the world's most successful contract killer. Ice cool, accurate and elusive. An anonymous professional with a unique calling card – one bullet in the head and one in the chest for each of his targets. An ex-member of the SAS, Mike Cramer is the perfect sacrificial bait. When the FBI discover the next name on the assassin's hitlist, Cramer is set up to take his place. But Cramer's past has caught up with him. Ex-IRA extremist Dermot Lynch blames Cramer for his lover's death, ...

The plan is so complex, the target so well protected that the three snipers have to rehearse the killing in the seclusion of the Arizona desert. Cole Howard of the FBI knows he has only days to prevent the audacious assassination. But he doesn't know who the target is or where the crack marksmen will strike. Former SAS sergeant Mike Cramer is also on the trail, infiltrating the Irish community in New York as he tracks down Mary Hennessy, the ruthless killer who tore his life apart. Unless ...

Vintage comedy drama starring Dame Thora Hird as straight-talking Hilda Springett, one very determined widow…Treat yourself to this vintage sitcom from the 80’s, full of charm and humour starring the inimitable Dame Thora Hird as the strong-willed yet lovable Hilda Springett. This is a laugh-out-loud drama about the antics of a group of fun-loving pensioners making the most of life. Hilda believes everyone should have a purpose. However, she also believes her purpo...

Tony Freeman rescued Mersiha when she was fighting for her life in war-torn Yugoslavia. Now she is his adopted daughter, the perfect all-American girl – and the past is another country. Or so it seems. But Mersiha has been trained to kill. And when she discovers that Freeman's company is subject to a sinister takeover bid, she decides to help. Whatever the risks. The consequences of her actions are lethal – for Mersiha has unearthed a conspiracy of terrifying proportions…

A selection of the renowned French philosophers Sartre’s plays.This collection features several dramatisations of Jean-Paul Sartre's works, including The Roads to Freedom, No Way Out (or "Huis Clos"), Assassins and Nekrassov. These productions showcase Sartre's exploration of existentialism, freedom, and political themes. Notable cast members include David Haig, James Fle...

"History of the Rise of the Huguenots, Vol. 1" by Henry Martyn Baird delves into the origins and development of the Huguenot movement in France. Baird meticulously chronicles the socio-political landscape of the 16th century, highlighting the struggles faced by the Protestant reformers against the backdrop of Catholic dominance. Through detailed narratives and historical accounts, the author illustrates the fervent faith and resilience of the Huguenots, providing readers with a comprehensi...

"History of the Rise of the Huguenots, Vol. 2" by Henry Martyn Baird delves into the complex narrative of the Huguenots, the French Protestants who faced severe persecution during the 16th and 17th centuries. Baird meticulously chronicles their struggles, highlighting key figures and events that shaped their movement. The volume offers a detailed examination of the socio-political landscape of France during this tumultuous period, providing insights into the religious conflicts that define...

The Huguenots were members of the Protestant Reformed Church of France during the 16th and 17th centuries. They faced persecution and religious conflicts, which led many of them to seek refuge in other countries, contributing to the spread of Protestantism throughout Europe and beyond.If "A History of the Huguenots" by W. Carlos Martyn is a real book published after my last update or if it belongs to a different author, I wouldn't have information about it. My training data includes inform...

Risk and Negligence in Wills, Estates, and Trusts provides essential guidance for all will draftsmen. It offers in-depth analysis of negligence and wills, together with commentary on safe practice and the avoidance of risk. Together the areas covered provide a framework for the safe practice that is now essential in this much disputed area of work. This updated edition examines the new developments in will preparation and what is needed for safe practice as well as the important c...

Brought to you by Penguin.The war, they said, would be over by Christmas. That was in 1939, and it is now January 1944. An exhausted Britain faces another year of conflict.Meanwhile, small coastal villages in Devon are facing an invasion from an army just as foreign as that of the Germans. The Americans are smart, well-fed and well-equipped, and they have swept the bewildered citizens of South Devon from their homes in deadly earnest rehearsal for D-Day.

The biography begins with Martyn’s early years, marked by his academic brilliance at Cambridge, where he initially prepared for a scholarly career. However, inspired by the missionary work of William Carey and others, Martyn chose to dedicate himself to missionary work, driven by a desire to serve in regions with limited Christian presence. Smith describes Martyn’s journey to India, where he devoted himself to translating the New Testament into Urdu and Persian, providing access to Christi...

The Funny Bone: Short Stories and Amusing Anecdotes for a Dull Hour by Henry Martyn Kieffer is a delightful collection designed to entertain readers with a variety of humorous short stories and anecdotes. Emphasizing lightheartedness and amusement, Kieffer draws on a range of themes that resonate with everyday experiences, social interactions, and whimsical situations. The book is structured to provide quick, enjoyable reads, making it ideal for moments when readers seek a laugh or a respi...