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A Winter in the Hills

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'[A] triumph of mature observation and art.' - Daily Telegraph'A winter's tale of light and laughter.' - Sunday Times'What is especially enjoyable is the rough-edged tenderness and kindness of Mr Wain's concern ... probably his most substantial achievement to date.' - Robert Nye, Saturday Times Review'[S]ubstantial and serious ... sustains a vigorous narrative line - he has always been an ... Read more

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'[A] triumph of mature observation and art.' - Daily Telegraph'A winter's tale of light and laughter.' - Sunday Times'What is especially enjoyable is the rough-edged tenderness and kindness of Mr Wain's concern ... probably his most substantial achievement to date.' - Robert Nye, Saturday Times Review'[S]ubstantial and serious ... sustains a vigorous narrative line - he has always been an
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The Old Wives' Tale

by Arnold Bennett, John Wain ...

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First published in 1908, The Old Wives' Tale affirms the integrity of ordinary lives as it tells the story of the Baines sisters--shy, retiring Constance and defiant, romantic Sophia--over the course of nearly half a century. Bennett traces the sisters' lives from childhood in their father's drapery shop in provincial Bursley, England, during the mid-Victorian era, through their married lives, to ... Read more

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First published in 1908, The Old Wives' Tale affirms the integrity of ordinary lives as it tells the story of the Baines sisters--shy, retiring Constance and defiant, romantic Sophia--over the course of nearly half a century. Bennett traces the sisters' lives from childhood in their father's drapery shop in provincial Bursley, England, during the mid-Victorian era, through their married lives, to
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Three Scientists of the Ancient World

Anaxagoras, Archimedes, Hypatia

by John Wain, Laszlo Solymar ...

These plays cover one thousand years of the ancient world from the golden age of Athens to 5th century Alexandria. The protagonists are Anaxagoras, Archimedes and Hypatia, scientists, mathematicians, philosophers. All three of them came into conflict with the prevalent views of the time. Anaxagoras maintained that the sun was a big burning rock of the size of the Peleponnesus. He was condemned to ... Read more

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These plays cover one thousand years of the ancient world from the golden age of Athens to 5th century Alexandria. The protagonists are Anaxagoras, Archimedes and Hypatia, scientists, mathematicians, philosophers. All three of them came into conflict with the prevalent views of the time. Anaxagoras maintained that the sun was a big burning rock of the size of the Peleponnesus. He was condemned to
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Dark Place to Hide

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She’s trying to tell you—if only you’d listen…About to break the news to his wife, Diane, that he’s infertile, criminology expert Harper Penn gets a call to say she’s been rushed to hospital with a miscarriage. Five days later, when Diane fails to return from the village shop, police think she must have taken off with a secret lover, but Harper is convinced the online messages are not from her.In ... Read more

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She’s trying to tell you—if only you’d listen…About to break the news to his wife, Diane, that he’s infertile, criminology expert Harper Penn gets a call to say she’s been rushed to hospital with a miscarriage. Five days later, when Diane fails to return from the village shop, police think she must have taken off with a secret lover, but Harper is convinced the online messages are not from her.In
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Hurry on Down

by John Wain, John Andrew Fredrick ...

"A great fund of comic invention." - Times Literary Supplement"Written with great spirit . . . very funny . . . fresh, unhackneyed and excellently observed." - Listener"[A] bustling kaleidoscope of a book, by an author fertile in expedient, keenly observant and occasionally probing the heart of darkness." - Sunday TimesCharles Lumley feels that he has been born in captivity - the captivity of his ... Read more

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"A great fund of comic invention." - Times Literary Supplement"Written with great spirit . . . very funny . . . fresh, unhackneyed and excellently observed." - Listener"[A] bustling kaleidoscope of a book, by an author fertile in expedient, keenly observant and occasionally probing the heart of darkness." - Sunday TimesCharles Lumley feels that he has been born in captivity - the captivity of his
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Dark Place to Hide [Booktrack Soundtrack Edition]

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This edition of Dark Place to Hide is enhanced with a musical soundtrack from Booktrack for an immersive listening experience!She’s trying to tell you—if only you’d listen…About to break the news to his wife, Diane, that he’s infertile, criminology expert Harper Penn gets a call to say she’s been rushed to hospital with a miscarriage. Five days later, when Diane fails to return from the village ... Read more

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This edition of Dark Place to Hide is enhanced with a musical soundtrack from Booktrack for an immersive listening experience!She’s trying to tell you—if only you’d listen…About to break the news to his wife, Diane, that he’s infertile, criminology expert Harper Penn gets a call to say she’s been rushed to hospital with a miscarriage. Five days later, when Diane fails to return from the village
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Salmonella in Domestic Animals

by Michael Jones, Andrew Roycroft, Muna Anjum, Andreas Bäumler, Frank Aarestrup, Pete Kaiser, H Shivaprasad, Hafez Hafez, Bernardo Villarreal-Ramos, John Timoney, Frank Pasmans, Martin Wierup, R La Ragione, Katherine Hollinger, Pia Mäkelä, John Wain, Paula Cray, Malcolm Cobb, Kris de Smet, R Davies, Filip Van Immerseel ...

Salmonella remains a major cause of economic loss in domestic livestock and human food poisoning worldwide. In the last 10 years there have been major advances in understanding the salmonella organism, meaning a compiled source of the new research is urgently needed. With fully updated chapters and new coverage of genome structure, virulence, vaccine development, molecular methods for epidemiology ... Read more

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Salmonella remains a major cause of economic loss in domestic livestock and human food poisoning worldwide. In the last 10 years there have been major advances in understanding the salmonella organism, meaning a compiled source of the new research is urgently needed. With fully updated chapters and new coverage of genome structure, virulence, vaccine development, molecular methods for epidemiology
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The Card, a Story of Adventure in the Five Towns

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"The Card" tells the story of a young man named Denry Machin, who, through a series of clever and audacious actions, rises from humble beginnings to become a prominent and unconventional figure in the community. Denry earns the nickname "The Card" due to his resourcefulness and knack for turning situations to his advantage.The novel is a satirical and humorous exploration of social mobility, ... Read more

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"The Card" tells the story of a young man named Denry Machin, who, through a series of clever and audacious actions, rises from humble beginnings to become a prominent and unconventional figure in the community. Denry earns the nickname "The Card" due to his resourcefulness and knack for turning situations to his advantage.The novel is a satirical and humorous exploration of social mobility,
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Riceyman Steps A Novel

by Arnold Bennett ...

"Riceyman Steps" is indeed a novel written by Arnold Bennett. Published in 1923, it's a realistic portrayal of lower-middle-class life in London during the early 20th century. The story revolves around the lives of Mr. and Mrs. Riceyman, an elderly couple who live in a decrepit house near Riceyman Square.The novel delves into the intricacies of their relationship, their struggles with money and ... Read more

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"Riceyman Steps" is indeed a novel written by Arnold Bennett. Published in 1923, it's a realistic portrayal of lower-middle-class life in London during the early 20th century. The story revolves around the lives of Mr. and Mrs. Riceyman, an elderly couple who live in a decrepit house near Riceyman Square.The novel delves into the intricacies of their relationship, their struggles with money and
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Winesburg, Ohio

by Sherwood Anderson ...

Winesburg, Ohio is a short story cycle by American author Sherwood Anderson that captures the lives of the citizens of the small, fictional town. In particular, the stories relate George Willard’s rise to manhood, and follow the character from childhood to the day he finally leaves the small Ohio town of his birth.The stories of author Sherwood Anderson’s Winesburg, Ohio, are believed to have been ... Read more

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Winesburg, Ohio is a short story cycle by American author Sherwood Anderson that captures the lives of the citizens of the small, fictional town. In particular, the stories relate George Willard’s rise to manhood, and follow the character from childhood to the day he finally leaves the small Ohio town of his birth.The stories of author Sherwood Anderson’s Winesburg, Ohio, are believed to have been
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Essays

by Michel De Montaigne ...

The Essays of Michel de Montaigne are contained in three books and 107 chapters of varying length. Montaigne's stated design in writing, publishing and revising the Essays over the period from approximately 1570 to 1592 was to record for the 'private benefit of friends and kinsmen ... some traits of my character and of my humours.' The Essays were first published in 1580 and cover a wide range of ... Read more

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The Essays of Michel de Montaigne are contained in three books and 107 chapters of varying length. Montaigne's stated design in writing, publishing and revising the Essays over the period from approximately 1570 to 1592 was to record for the 'private benefit of friends and kinsmen ... some traits of my character and of my humours.' The Essays were first published in 1580 and cover a wide range of
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KIDNAPPED (Illustrated and Free Audiobook Link)

by Robert Louis Stevenson ...

Kidnapped is a historical fiction adventure novel by Robert Louis Stevenson.The full title of the book gives away major parts of the plot and creates the false impression that the novel is autobiographical. It is Kidnapped: Being Memoirs of the Adventures of David Balfour in the Year 1751: How he was Kidnapped and Cast away; his Sufferings in a Desert Isle; his Journey in the Wild Highlands; his ... Read more

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Kidnapped is a historical fiction adventure novel by Robert Louis Stevenson.The full title of the book gives away major parts of the plot and creates the false impression that the novel is autobiographical. It is Kidnapped: Being Memoirs of the Adventures of David Balfour in the Year 1751: How he was Kidnapped and Cast away; his Sufferings in a Desert Isle; his Journey in the Wild Highlands; his
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