"What was the Gunpowder Plot? The Traditional Story Tested by Original Evidence" by John Gerard delves into the infamous conspiracy of 1605, where a group of English Catholics, including Guy Fawkes, attempted to blow up the Houses of Parliament. Gerard meticulously examines historical documents and accounts to challenge the conventional narrative surrounding the plot. He argues that the motivations and implications of the plot have often been oversimplified, revealing a more complex interp...

"The Old Riddle and the Newest Answer" by John Gerard is a thought-provoking exploration of timeless questions that have perplexed humanity for centuries. Gerard delves into philosophical inquiries, weaving together historical context and contemporary perspectives. The book challenges readers to reflect on their beliefs and the nature of existence, encouraging a dialogue between the old and the new. Through engaging narratives and insightful analysis, Gerard invites us to reconsider the an...

A Poetic Masterpiece of Scotland's Grit.In the shadow of 1930's Scotland's scrumbling mining industry, Jack, a miner shattered by his son's death from pneumonia, joins desperate comrades seeking a better life on a perilous Artic Fishing boat. Silent Riders of the Sea by John Gerard Fagan is a haunting verse novel that captures the raw pulse of Scotland's working class struggle. Fagan's spare, evocative prose has been praised as "beautiful but bleak" and "powerful yet kind" and has ...

In 'The Condition of Catholics Under James I', John Gerard presents a nuanced exploration of the complex socio-political landscape that characterized the lives of Catholics during James I's reign in England. The narrative is meticulously researched, employing a historical lens that skillfully interweaves political discourse with personal testimonies, offering a rich tapestry of the Catholic experience. Gerard's literary style is eloquent yet accessible, utilizing vivid imagery and persuasi...

In "What was the Gunpowder Plot? The Traditional Story Tested by Original Evidence," John Gerard meticulously excavates the historical narrative surrounding one of England's most infamous conspiracies. Utilizing a wealth of primary sources, Gerard adopts a critical and analytical approach, challenging the entrenched narratives that have permeated popular and academic discourse for centuries. The book's literary style is both engaging and scholarly, employing a clear, methodical tone that g...

In "The Old Riddle and the Newest Answer," John Gerard deftly navigates the intricate interplay between traditional philosophical inquiries and contemporary existential dilemmas. This thought-provoking work employs a blend of poetic prose and analytical discourse, reflecting Gerard's keen insight into the ongoing dialogue between past and present philosophical thought. Set against a backdrop of historical and modern existential concerns, the book challenges readers to confront age-old ques...

In "The Condition of Catholics Under James I," John Gerard delves into the complex social, political, and religious landscape of early 17th-century England, focusing on the challenges faced by Catholic communities during the reign of King James I. Utilizing a narrative style that juxtaposes rigorous historical analysis with personal anecdotes, Gerard vividly captures the precarious existence of Catholics who navigated a Protestant-dominated society. The book is steeped in historical contex...

Gerard's Herbal, or The Generall Historie of Plantes, is the fourth gathering in 400 years, in a line of descent from the original folio, the 1633 edition enlarged & amended by Thomas Johnson, and the 1927 Marcus Woodward version. The Velluminous Press edition spans 428 pages containing 300 separate plant entries and 323 illustrations taken from the original woodcuts. Gerard's Herbal is a timeless treasure trove of botany, medicine, gardening, textiles, cookery and travel.

In the 21st century, the world is faced with threats of global scale that cannot be confronted without collective action. Although global government as such does not exist, formal and informal institutions, practices, and initiatives—together forming "global governance"—bring a greater measure of predictability, stability, and order to trans-border issues than might be expected. Yet, there are significant gaps between many current global problems and available solutions. Thomas G. Weiss an...

Truth is stranger than fiction. And nowhere in literature is it so apparent as in this classic work, the Autobiography of a Hunted Priest. This autobiography of a Jesuit priest in Elizabethan England is a most remarkable document and John Gerard, its author, a most remarkable priest in a time when to be a Catholic in England courted imprisonment and torture; to be a priest was treason by act of Parliament.Smuggled into England after his ordination and dumped on a Norfolk beach at n...

"A true master class in the art of making the impossible possible." —Paul PolmanOne of the most vexing human rights issues of our time has been how to protect the rights of individuals and communities worldwide in an age of globalization and multinational business. Indeed, from Indonesian sweatshops to oil-based violence in Nigeria, the challenges of regulating harmful corporate practices in some of the world’s most difficult regions long seemed insurmountable. Hum...

Britain’s most famous history of plants, Gerard’s Herball, features hundreds of flora and fauna alongside many beautiful illustrations.First published in 1597, John Gerard’s history of plants was originally almost 1,500 pages and included many wild plants that had never been put into print before. The many illustrations in this wonderful volume bring the ancient herbs and plants to life.This volume is divided into several sections: