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...

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...

Samuel Adams: The Life of an American Revolutionary vividly tells the story of a titan of America's greatest generation. Friend and foe alike considered Adams one of the greatest members of the generation that achieved American independence and crafted constitutions that made the ideal of republican government a living reality in the new nation. Adams's role as a major political author and organizer are explored as is his central role in momentous events including the Boston Massa...

John (Jack) Alexander is back in the second instalment of his debut autobiographical trilogy. Through Jack's unique lens, step back into rural Australia in the 60s through the recounting of an honest and memorable life full of excitement, hard times and determination.The Tale Gets Longer dives into the questions that readers begged to know:What happened to the girl?Did Jack succeed in his quest?And did troub...

A NATION AT A CROSSROADS.A WARNING TO THE WORLD.THAT NO LONGER CAN BE IGNORED.From an outsider looking in, international speaker and author JOHN A. ALEXANDER delivers a bold, uncompromising message to the United States at one of the most critical moments in its history. In A 3rd Letter to America, he reveals how the world views the rise of misinformation, political division, violence, weakened institutions, and a co...

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...

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...

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...

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….

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...

REALITY DENIED confronts conventional wisdom with events that, although quite real, seem to challenge the revered “laws of science,” proving them to be wrong or incomplete. The thorny issues of life after death, mind over matter, UFOs, remote viewing, telepathic communications with animals, and more are all addressed from Col. John Alexander’s firsthand perspective. Here physical and spiritual domains collide, providing glimpses of worlds beyond everyday reality.“Highly recommended...

HAVING GROWN UP SURROUNDED BY WOMEN, A LIE IN THE TALE TELLS OF JOHN "JACK" ALEXANDER'S JOURNEY FROM BOYHOOD TO MANHOOD DURING 1960S WESTERN QUEENSLAND LIFE.This true, often humour-filled, adventure of a city boy striving to become a jackaroo will bring laughter, tears and everything in between.Despite his inexperience in the country, Jack's determination sees him overcome the frustrations, ridicule and hardship of country life. The trials and trib...