"Symmes's Theory of Concentric Spheres" explores the intriguing ideas of John Cleves Symmes, who proposed a radical view of the Earth’s structure. Symmes theorized that the Earth is hollow and consists of concentric spheres, each with its own atmosphere and possibly life. This concept captivated the imagination of many during its time, leading to various explorations and discussions about the possibility of inner worlds. The book delves into the scientific and philosophical implications of...

It was the year 1891, and the first rugby football team from the British Isles was about to embark on a tour of South Africa; any doubts about the financial sustainability of the venture were removed when mining magnate Cecil John Rhodes thumped the table and declared, ’Let them come. I shall stand security for any shortfall.’ And so a tradition began that survived the financial insecurities of the pioneer years, two World Wars, sports boycotts, and the birth of the professional era. These...

This book recounts many memories and experiences of the author after learning to play his chosen instrument, the Irish bodhrán drum. Although always a fan of various music genres, John learned to play an instrument later in life (age 47). Through dedicating a lot of time to daily practice, he began to be recognized by people of stature in the field of Irish and Celtic music for his extraordinary ability to play that drum. He also witnessed how music affects people, often in positive ways. ...

This is the story of a man from early twentieth century rural Cork who rose to the heights of the RAF and excelled as a major figure in international rugby in the 1920s and 1930s. Air Marshal George Beamish was one of the famous ‘Flying Beamishes’ - six siblings who were all members of the RAF; a record they hold to this day. The highlights of his career include responsibility for the air evacuation after the Battle of Crete in 1941, participation in the Desert War and his spell as Air ADC...

A wonderfully written, sweeping narrative history of the United States that will help Americans discover the land they call home.Workbook for High School and College students studying Land of HopeThis Digital Workbook accompanies Land of HopeThis Student Workbook for Wilfred M. McClay's Land of Hope: An Invitation to the Great American Story will be an invaluable supplemental reso...

A wonderfully written, sweeping narrative history of the United States that will help Americans discover the land they call home.Guide for Teachers using Land of Hope in the classroomThis E-Book Guide accompanies the original Land of Hope for High School and College age studentsThis Teacher's Guide to Wilfred McClay's Land of Hope: An Invitation to the Great American Story will be an invaluable supplemental...

Alex Britton is almost 26 years old. He lives a mundane life, working in an office for an ogre of a boss and spends as much time as he can socialising with his friends on the off chance he might forget about it all. Unable to think about the opposite sex (or sex itself for that matter) without having a mild panic attack he is hopelessly infatuated with the gorgeous Cath. He has no idea how to tell her though. Nor can he explain why he has similar feelings for Adam. After he receives an inh...

From the Earth to the Moon (1865) is a humorous science fantasy novel by Jules Verne and is one of the earliest entries in that genre. It tells the story of three well-to-do members of a post-American Civil War gun club who build an enormous sky-facing columbiad and launch themselves in a projectile/spaceship from it to a Moon landing.The story is also notable in that Verne attempted to do some rough calculations as to the requirements for the cannon and, considering the total lack of any ...

Sequel to the worldwide hit A LION'S TALE.A LION'S TALE documented Chris Jericho's journey from small-time dreamer to big-time superstar, from Winnipeg, Canada, to undisputed WWE heavyweight champion of the world. But UNDISPUTED kicks off just as the fantasy begins to unravel.Faced with endless internal politics on his rise to the top of the WWE company ladder, Jericho has to draw on the super-human resources that got him there in the first place. There are...

The words came from his mouth, 'Don't say anything about this to your mum. She won't believe you.'At the age of eleven, a beautiful happy girl found herself thrust into a nightmare of abuse and violation that ripped her world apart. At the mercy of three men, she endured a four-year ordeal of sexual exploitation and degradation before eventually finding the strength to say 'no more'. Confusion and shame made her keep her secret for sixteen years. This is her remarkable story.Sarah has endu...

Around the Moon, Jules Verne's sequel to From the Earth to the Moon, is a science fiction novel which continues the trip to the moon which was only partially described in the previous novel. It was later combined with From the Earth to the Moon to create A Trip to the Moon and Around It. Having been fired out of the giant Columbiad space gun, the Baltimore Gun Club's bullet-shaped projectile, along with its three passengers, Barbicane, Nicholl and Michel Ardan, begins the five-day trip to ...

**She's stronger than she's ever been. From shooting to worldwide fame as a teenager to processing mental health, addiction and trauma, Over the Influence is the breathtakingly candid memoir from pop icon JoJo.'One-of-a-kind' – Vogue**‘I just needed something to take me out of my mind. And the pattern of telling myself I was going to stop but not being able to eroded any sliver of self-trust I still had . . . I felt ashamed. I couldn’t get over this id...