**A TELEGRAPH AND LONDON STANDARD BOOK OF THE YEAR 2024'Alan is such a wonderful storyteller' Debbie Harry'If you love music, you should definitely read this book' Nihal Arthanayake, BBC Radio 5 Live'Alan Edwards is a class act: observant, attentive, always in the right place at the right time. I Was There tells you how' Jon Savage'A beautiful, warm, jaw-dropping, once-in-a-lifetime, lifting-the-stone guide to a secret world . . . ...

The rapid onset of the COVID-19 pandemic presented a multi-faceted challenge to older adults, carers, and care institutions globally. Despite a wide range of policies that achieved some success in protecgting older adults from serious illness and death from COVID-19, older adults continue to bear the burden of risk for these most severe outcomes. Additionally, some early efforts to protect older adults, often via extreme isolation measures both within care facilities and in the community, ...

In "Star Surgeon," Alan Edward Nourse presents a riveting exploration of ethics and human psychology set against the backdrop of interstellar medicine. With a deft blend of science fiction and medical drama, Nourse constructs a narrative that questions the moral implications of advanced technology in a galaxy teeming with diverse alien civilizations. The work is characterized by its clear, engaging prose and rich character development, reflecting the era's optimism in science while also ad...

In "Star Surgeon," Nourse likely takes readers on a journey through a futuristic universe where space exploration, interstellar travel, and medical advancements are commonplace. The novel follows the adventures of a protagonist who is a medical doctor, or "star surgeon," tasked with treating patients and confronting challenges in the far reaches of space.As the title suggests, "Star Surgeon" may explore themes related to medicine, ethics, and the human condition in an extraterrestrial cont...

Mystery crime fiction written in the Golden Age of Murder"Melville's jaunty, chatty tone gives us an insider's look at everyone connected to the theater world, including critics who recycle their reviews." —Booklist'Don't talk bunk!' said Mr Douglas. 'You can't carry on with the show with a man dying on stage. Drop the curtain!'When Douglas B. Douglas—leading light of the London theatre—premieres his new musical extravaganz...

How can public policy support the growing population providing unpaid care to people with disabilities, older people, or people with dementia, and what are the policy implications of the growing need for caregivers? This book presents a variety of perspectives on this topic, ranging from policies enabling caregivers to remain in the workforce to the impact of caregiving support on the utilization of healthcare and other services.More and more people across the globe are becoming fa...

Since it was first published in 1964, Elements of Shipping has become established as a market leader. Now in its ninth edition, Branch’s Elements of Shipping, renamed in memory of Alan Branch, has been updated throughout and revised to take in the many changes that have occurred in the shipping industry in recent years, including the impact of the economic crisis, the Panama Canal expansion and new legislation. All tables and data have been brought up-to-date and many new...

The classic debut collection from Pulitzer Prize winner James Alan McPhersonHue and Cry is the remarkably mature and agile debut story collection from James Alan McPherson, one of America's most venerated and most original writers. McPherson's characters -- gritty, authentic, and pristinely rendered -- give voice to unheard struggles along the dividing lines of race and poverty in subtle, fluid prose that bears no trace of sentimentality, agenda, or apology...

Mystery crime fiction written in the Golden Age of Murder"Readers in search of escapist entertainment need look no further." —Publishers Weekly'There's more crime going on in Carey's Circus than in the whole underworld of London. Theft, immorality, blackmail—you'll find all the pretties here.'Seven Bengal tigers are the star attraction of Carey's Circus. Their trainer is the fearless Anton, whose work demands absolute fitne...

In "Gold in the Sky," the plot likely revolves around space exploration, adventure, and the pursuit of valuable resources in outer space. The title suggests that the story may involve a quest for riches or precious materials in the vastness of the cosmos.As with many of Nourse's works, "Gold in the Sky" may explore themes such as human ambition, the ethics of space exploration, and the challenges of survival in hostile environments. The novel may feature elements of action, suspense, and s...

Main Character: The protagonist is Jeff Meyer, a man driven by an intense obsession to find and kill a mysterious figure named "Conrad." Conrad is responsible for the death of Jeff's wife, and this tragedy consumes Jeff’s life, pushing him into a relentless pursuit of revenge.Plot and Conflict: The story follows Jeff as he hunts down Conrad, navigating a world where people can manipulate minds and bodies in terrifying ways. Jeff’s quest is marked by increasingly desperate and dangerous act...

"The Brain Sinner" is a science fiction novel that delves into themes of psychology, mental control, and the ethics of brain manipulation. The story is set in a future where advanced technology allows for direct manipulation or control of the human mind.The plot centers around a protagonist who becomes involved in a complex situation involving brain surgery or mind control techniques. As they navigate the challenges and ethical dilemmas of this technology, they may uncover hidden agendas, ...