Gordon Jackson stars in this classic noir thriller, with the music of Miles DavisA man named Johnny Maxen reluctantly walks through the Gare du Nord on his way back to a life he thought he'd left behind. Summoned by a letter from his sometime mother-in-law, Helen Duncan, he returns to Glasgow and the news that his estranged wife has been missing for three months.As far as Johnny's concerned, his dealings with Julia ended five years ago. He's paid his dues a...

David Ashton stars in this six-part vintage crime dramaA small town in Galloway, on the south-west coast of Scotland. A house strangely unchanged since 1941. A dead nurse. And a lawyer with one million pounds in his bank account - and no idea how it got there...Peter Calman is in trouble. His legal firm is on the brink of bankruptcy, his secretary's handed in her notice and his bank manager has cut off his credit. Just when he thinks things can't get any wo...

Ms. Witch must face her fear of the dark in order to save the school's head mistress Madam Hitch. When Ms. Witch finds out that the school's head mistress is missing, her and the other witches embark on a mission to save her. This book has a lesson for children around facing fear and overcoming your fears to help others. Contains sight words for kindergarten age children.

A collection of suspenseful standalone radio thrillers by Edward BoydScottish writer Edward Boyd was well known for his TV and radio plays, including The Corridor People and The View from Daniel Pike, and he also penned several episodes of Z-Cars. He specialised in the thriller genre, and this collection showcases six of his best radio crime dramas.The Wolf Far Hence – Steve Gardiner heads to the Highland...

Teddy Johnson stars in this atmospheric six-part radio thrillerKorean War veteran and hip Londoner Steve Gardiner arrives in a small Scottish seaside resort, looking for his old friend Jimmy Morton. But he's picked the wrong time for a reunion. The sleepy town is being terrorised by a homicidal maniac dubbed 'the Kind Man', and panic stalks the streets.Stepping off the train after dark, Steve is almost lynched by a terrified crowd, and at the gloomy Morton ...

A bookseller turns P. I. in this intriguing five-part BBC radio thrillerGrahame Mayer specialises in selling books, not solving mysteries. So when he’s asked to play private investigator and track down a soldier from the Spanish Civil War, he wonders if it’s some sort of test – and if so, what will happen if he fails...Armed with fresh information, he is sent to Glasgow on the trail of Jock Cameron, and a meeting with a former nurse who knew him back in Spa...

Explore the profound dynamics between a Christian son and his skeptical father in this powerful book, as it delves into the big questions of Christianity with a compelling blend of intelligent answers and heartfelt faith.Greg Boyd and his father, Ed, were on opposite sides of a great divide. Greg was a newfound Christian, while his father was a longtime agnostic. So Greg offered his father an invitation: Ed could write with any questions on Christianity, and his so...

In "The Freedom of the Will," Jonathan Edwards embarks on an intricate exploration of human volition, arguing for a theocentric understanding of free will that remains deeply rooted in Puritan theological traditions. Written in 1754, this seminal text delves into the nature of moral choice, positing that true freedom is not the ability to choose otherwise but rather the capacity to act according to one's strongest inclinations, which are ultimately determined by divine sovereignty. Through...

In an era in which environmental education has been described as one of the most pressing educational concerns of our time, further insights are needed to understand how best to approach the learning and teaching of environmental education in early childhood education. In this book we address this concern by identifying two principles for using play-based learning early childhood environmental education. The principles we identify are the result of research conducted with teachers and chil...

Edward Peple's "Semiramis: A Tale of Battle and of Love" is a captivating historical drama that intricately weaves themes of power, ambition, and romance. Set against the backdrop of ancient Assyria, the narrative follows the legendary queen Semiramis as she navigates a tumultuous world of warfare and intrigue. Peple's writing is notable for its poetic nuance and dynamic characterizations, blending historical authenticity with the imaginative flourishes of early 20th-century literature, ev...

This book presents distinct perspectives from both geographically-oriented creative practices and geographers working with arts-based processes. In doing so, it fills a significant gap in the already sizeable body of non-representational discourse by bringing together images and reflections on performances, art practice, theatre, dance, and sound production alongside theoretical contributions and examples of creative writing. It considers how contemporary art making is being shaped by spat...

e-artnow presents to you the greatest Christmas novels, magical Christmas tales, legends, most famous carols and the unique poetry of the giants of literature dedicated to this one and only holiday: The Gift of the Magi (O. Henry) The Holy Night (Selma Lagerlöf) A Merry Christmas & Other Christmas Stories (Louisa May Alcott) A Letter from Santa Claus (Mark Twain) Silent Night The Night After Christmas The Child Born at Bethlehem The Adoration of the Shepherds The Visit of the Wise Men As J...