At the houses of Parliament MPs are gathered for an all-night sitting. A tense time awaits them as they debate a bill which could mean the downfall of the present government….That same night, Police Constable Roberts, on a routine patrol in central London, is alerted to a strange occurrence at one of the many bookshops that line Charing Cross Road. Investigating an open shop door, he discovers the body of Mr. Dodsley, the well-known bookseller. He has been shot through the head….

Many people are members of some kind of religion. A few fundamentalists even believe in theirs so strongly that they think it is correct to kill for it. Yet many people disagree with this reasoning, and a few atheists even claim there is no God anyway. There are many good and moral people, in all cultures worldwide, in both camps. Without making hard conclusions, this is one agnostics theory, based upon his understanding of ancient and modern history, as to how so many of us came to belong...

As the world emerges from the shadow of the COVID-19 pandemic, the landscape of work has undergone a profound transformation. In "Remote Work: The New Normal or a Passing Trend?" author Aledxander explores the evolution of remote work in the wake of the global crisis and provides a comprehensive guide for individuals and organizations navigating this new era.

Celebrated for his comedic stage performances, Alec Maitland was once the toast of London. But fame is fickle, and Maitland returns from a sojourn abroad to find himself out of work. A chance encounter with an old friend, now an important official in the Civil Service, offers an unexpected opportunity for lucrative employment as a secret agent. His task? Infiltrate a shooting party at an old Highland estate and recover stolen government documents that threaten the security of British inter...

When Francis McNab is consulted by Ann Cardew about perplexing changes in her father’s behaviour, McNab’s associate Godfrey Chance is convinced that this is a case of ill-health, requiring a doctor’s rather then a detective’s expertise. When James Cardew dies suddenly shortly afterwards, Chance is even more convinced of his initial diagnosis. But McNab is uncertain, and dispatches Chance to the tiny hamlet of Burrish, in the middle of the forbidding Romney marshes, to see if he can discove...

The Federalist Papers is a collection of 85 articles and essays written by Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, and James Madison. These writings were created to promote the ratification of the United States Constitution and to explain the principles behind the new government. The authors aimed to address the concerns of the public regarding the proposed Constitution, emphasizing the importance of a strong federal government while also protecting individual liberties. The papers are considered a ...

Interweaving social, political, environmental, economic, and popular history, John Alexander Williams chronicles four and a half centuries of the Appalachian past. Along the way, he explores Appalachia’s long-contested boundaries and the numerous, often contradictory images that have shaped perceptions of the region as both the essence of America and a place apart.Williams begins his story in the colonial era and describes the half-century of bloody warfare as migrants from Europe ...

Having temporarily taken over Dr. Wright's practice on the island of Guernsey, Dr. Dunn has in mind a few months of peace and relaxation, punctuated with light and undemanding medical duties away from the hustle and bustle of mainland life. But this is not to be. A routine call on a patient with heart trouble leads to a hunt for a man suspected of homicidal mania – and when a dead body is discovered in suspicious circumstances, Dunn finds himself in a pitched battle with authorities who se...

It is a story about the discovery of secrets that profoundly and emotionally affect the characters, leading to conflict and resolution.When Henry Stern, the head of an international trucking and shipping company, goes missing, long shadows are cast over Caroline Hall's marriage. As she uncovers hidden truths, she and her alcoholic husband, Robert, piece together the details of her dad's history. The years of concealment are revealed, creating the possibility of a path to forgivenes...

Infant Schools and Dissenters by John Alexander is a work that addresses the role of early education in 19th-century Britain, particularly focusing on infant schools and the involvement of dissenting religious groups in their establishment and operation. The book examines the educational needs of young children and the efforts of various dissenting denominations—religious groups who did not conform to the Church of England—to provide education to working-class children, often outside of tr...

The Baptism of the Prince: A Sermon by John Alexander, published in 1906, is a reflective discourse centered around the significance of baptism, particularly in the context of royal or notable figures. In this sermon, Alexander draws on the biblical account of Jesus' baptism by John the Baptist, using it as a foundational narrative to explore themes of identity, purpose, and divine calling.The sermon delves into the transformative power of baptism, highlighting it as a rite of initiation t...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Reincarnate (Book One of the Vanish Necromancy Trilogy) - 350 pagesDying doesn't mean death; rebirth isn't on Earth.Davy has no memory of how he got here — only that he's alive again, inside the stone body of Scaagfell, a dragon lord dead for centuries. He has a wife and daughter back in the world he came from, and no idea if he'll ever see them again. What he does know is that Scaagfell's name alone can...