Dr André Marais is on a one-year research fellowship in New Zealand with his family when they are deeply troubled by news of developments in their home country, South Africa. The political violence has escalated to the point where civilians are being killed and maimed in bomb attacks and schools are under threat of attack by gunmen. A nation-wide state of emergency is declared in June 1986 to stem the violence, but the death toll continues to mount. The family agonise on a decision to stay...

In this reality-bending alien adventure, a boy discovers his parents’ disappearance is tied to a glowing, reality-warping alien presence hidden in the village’s abandoned mines – perfect for fans of Stranger Things and high-stakes sci-fi novels.When Martin Ryan sees a video of his father flying unaided through the air, he realises everything he believed about his life has been a lie. Now his parents have disappeared and Martin discovers something weird brewing in t...

John Hearne was one of the first wave of West Indian writers to achieve international recognition in the 1950s and the first Jamaican author published by Faber and Faber. He was a contemporary of V.S. Naipaul, George Lamming, Roger Mais, Andrew Salkey and Samuel Selvon. Though Hearne’s novels are viewed as foundational Caribbean literature, they did not have the same traction as those of his contemporaries and his work is largely out of print. This collection brings together Hearne’s short...

Waterford Crystal is the first ever fully illustrated history of Ireland's most iconic cut-glass manufacturer, its name synonymous with high-end glassmaking throughout the world.Former Waterford glass cutter and local historian John Hearne explores how the art of glassmaking first arrived in Waterford at the turn of the sixteenth century. Hearne reveals how Waterford Crystal developed as a brand under the guidance of skilled artisans and shrewd business leaders with an eye...

A female marine's "absorbing memoir" recounting her work with the remains and personal effects of fallen soldiers and her battle with PTSD ( Publishers Weekly).In 2008, CBS chief foreign correspondent Lara Logan candidly speculated about the human side of the war in Iraq: "Tell me the last time you saw the body of a dead American soldier. What does that look like? Who in America knows what that looks like? Because I know what that looks like, and I feel res...

In "Pre-Raphaelite and Other Poets," Lafcadio Hearn collects and presents a meditative examination of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood alongside other influential Victorian poets. The text melds literary critique with lyrical prose, offering insights into the aesthetics and philosophies that underpin this pivotal movement. Hearn's style is marked by an evocative use of language that invites readers into the emotional depths and intricate visual worlds crafted by poets like Dante Gabriel Ross...

In "Pre-Raphaelite and Other Poets," Lafcadio Hearn delves into the vibrant world of 19th-century poetry, exploring the lives and works of key figures associated with the Pre-Raphaelite movement. Hearn's prose exhibits a rich, lyrical quality, reflecting the aestheticism and emotional depth characteristic of the Pre-Raphaelites. Through insightful analysis, he not only examines the thematic nuances of their poetry but also contextualizes it against the backdrop of Victorian society, unveil...

When Jake Stevens goes to work for some months in Ireland, he feels happy. He loves travelling, and talking about his job – making computer games for BananaTech in America. ‘Your new game’s going to be the best thing at the Irish Computer Exhibition!’ people at BananaTech Ireland tell him. But living with a noisy parrot isn’t easy, and when Jake asks the most beautiful girl at work out to dinner, she says ‘no’. Then someone steals Jake’s game the night before the show. Who – or what – can ...

Editor Duane Parsons has assembled a treasure-trove of rare macabre stories for lovers of classic fantasy and horror. From ghosts of mind and spirit to exotic paranormal tales, each story in this volume has never before appeared in an anthology. Included are:The Silent Man, by Henry Fothergill ChorleyThe Strange Ormonds, by Leitch RitchieThe Mysterious Wedding: A Danish Story, by Heinrich SteffansThe Burial by Fire, by Louisa Medina HamblinThe Vampyre, b...

Our understanding of the historical ecology of European forests has been transformed in the last twenty years. Bringing together key findings from across the continent, Europe's Changing Woods and Forests: From Wildwood to Managed Landscapes provides a comprehensive account of recent research and the relevance of historical studies to our current conservation and management of forests. Combining theory with a series of regional case studies, this book shows how different aspects of forestr...

An author’s talents may seem obvious and indisputable as they move words and ideas into gathered phrases and stories.But where do these ideas and stories come from? A lonely thought that suddenly gathers form? An inspiration from a Muse? A suggestion from an everyday event?Perhaps in the case of their darker, more malevolent stories, other forces are at work. They help to nourish single words into sentences and paragraphs that ease themselves from the shadows and are sudden...

The First Algernon Blackwood MEGAPACK® collects 36 classic tales of the supernatural by one of the greatest ghost story writers of all time. More than just ghosts, however, this collection includes tales of vampires and other creatures of the night...and much, much more. Hours of great reading await!Included are:THE WILLOWSTHE WENDIGOTHE SINGULAR DEATH OF MORTONTHE OLIVEANCIENT LIGHTSTHE KIT-BAGTHE OCCUPANT OF THE ROOM