Ex-U.S. Army intelligence officer, Michael Hazzard, and the only foreign private detective in Japan, is offered $10,000 to deliver a cheap $5.00 string of Buddhist prayer beads to someone in Saigon, who will be identified by the phrase, There is terror in the bamboo only for the wicked.” When he finally agrees, he finds himself the target in a bizarre plot of Oriental intrigue when he is taken hostage and brought to a guerrilla camp in the jungles of North Viet Nam.

Campaigning in Kaffirland by William Ross King is a vivid, soldier's-eye view of the Eighth Frontier War (1850–1853) between British colonial forces and the Xhosa people of South Africa. Drawing from his personal experiences as a British officer, King recounts the hardships, ambushes, and skirmishes that defined the protracted campaign in the rugged Eastern Cape. His narrative captures the complexities of guerrilla warfare, the difficult terrain, and the cultural misunderstanding...

A sound like the sound of a tempest rolled, And the heart of a people stirred, For the bell of freedom at midnight tolled, Through a fettered land was heard; And the chime still rung From its iron tongue, Steadily swaying to and fro; And to some it came As a breath of flame, And to some as a sound of woe. Rung in Philadelphia upon the announcement of the Declaration of Independence, July 4th. 1776.

In "The Liberty Bell," William Ross Wallace crafts an evocative exploration of freedom and American identity in a lyrical style that intertwines poetic imagery with impassioned prose. Published during the mid-19th century, a time rife with national turmoil and social change, Wallace's work reflects the fervor of an evolving America. Through evocative metaphors and rhythmic cadence, he articulates the resonant symbolism of the Liberty Bell as a beacon of hope and inspiration for a nation gr...

Montague Rhodes James (1862-1936) was a scholar and antiquarian who lived almost entirely within the halls of Eton College and King’s College, Cambridge. Although prolific in his chosen academic fields of medieval history and literature, theology and architecture, today he is known to horror fans as the Master of the English ghost story, celebrated for tales such as ‘O Whistle, and I’ll Come to You, My Lad’ and ‘A Warning to the Curious’.M.R. James read voraciously, and wrote about...

Edited by expert academics and educators, Brett Williams and Linda Ross, and written by content specialists and experienced clinicians, this essential resource encourages readers to see the links between the pathophysiology of a disease, how this creates the signs and symptoms and how these should to be managed in the out-of-hospital environment. Additionally, Paramedic Principles and Practice 2e will arm readers with not only technical knowledge and expertise, but also the non-technical c...

On the Trail of William Wallace offers a refreshing insight into the life and heritage of the great Scots hero whose proud story is at the very heart of what it means to be Scottish, and whose effect on the ordinary Scot through the ages is manifest in the many sites where his memory is marked. 74 places to visit in Scotland and the north of England One general map and three location maps Stirling Bridge and Falkirk battle plans Wallace's route through London Wallace connections in North A...

Knives Out meets Downton Abbey! Secrets, murder, and mayhem collide as this unlikely sleuthing duo—an under-butler and a foul-mouthed octogenarian—hunt a killer in a manor sealed against the end of the world, in this locked-room mystery by #1 New York Times bestselling author Ross Montgomery.Cornwall, 1910. On a remote tidal island, the Viscount of Tithe Hall is absorbed in feverish preparations for the a...

In "Welsh Fairy Tales," William Elliot Griffis presents a curated collection of enchanting stories that delve into the rich tapestry of Welsh folklore. Through a skilled blend of lyrical prose and vibrant storytelling, Griffis captures the essence of these timeless tales, characterized by their vivid imagery and moral undertones. The book not only entertains but also serves as a cultural document, reflecting the unique beliefs and traditions of Welsh society. The narratives range from whim...

There are few people who have been in the wrestling business longer than Jim Ross. And those who have made it as long as he has (half a century to be exact) probably made enemies or burned bridges. But that’s just not JR.Slobberknocker is the story of how an Oklahoman farm kid, with a vivid imagination and seemingly unattainable dreams, became “The Voice of Wrestling” to record TV audiences and millions of fans around the world.Jim opens up about his life as an only child o...

A wickedly funny sequel to The Murder at World’s End from #1 New York Times bestselling author Ross Montgomery that will delight fans of Knives Out and Thursday Murder Club. Beloved detective duo, Stockingham & Pike, return to solve a murder in the heart of London!London, 1911. Coronation fever. Suffragette unrest. A city crackling with tension.When a policeman is found brutally murdered on the streets of...

King William's War: How the First Colonial Conflict Changed America ForeverKing William's War, fought between 1689 and 1697, was the first major conflict between French and English colonists in North America, yet it remains largely forgotten in American historical memory. This comprehensive history reveals how this brutal nine-year struggle established patterns that would define colonial warfare for seventy years until the British conquest of New France in 1763. Th...