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Acts of Allegiance

A Novel

by Peter Cunningham ...

For readers of The Goldfinch and classic le Carré, a propulsive tale of espionage, betrayal, loyalty, and love, set during the Troubles in Northern Ireland.Marty Ransom, son of the Captain and heir to a hilltop estate near Waterford in independent Ireland, lives a comfortable, boring life with his tennis-playing, Anglican wife, Sugar, and a job in the Department of External Affairs. Among their ... Read more

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For readers of The Goldfinch and classic le Carré, a propulsive tale of espionage, betrayal, loyalty, and love, set during the Troubles in Northern Ireland.Marty Ransom, son of the Captain and heir to a hilltop estate near Waterford in independent Ireland, lives a comfortable, boring life with his tennis-playing, Anglican wife, Sugar, and a job in the Department of External Affairs. Among their
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The Trout

A Novel

by Peter Cunningham ...

At the heart of every life there lies a secret.Alex Smyth, of Irish birth but living for many years with his wife in rural Canada, receives a trout fly in the mail, with no message and no return address. It stirs a fear that he is being stalked after the publication of his most recent book, and it awakens in him deeply buried, inchoate memories from his childhood in Ireland, before he was old ... Read more

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At the heart of every life there lies a secret.Alex Smyth, of Irish birth but living for many years with his wife in rural Canada, receives a trout fly in the mail, with no message and no return address. It stirs a fear that he is being stalked after the publication of his most recent book, and it awakens in him deeply buried, inchoate memories from his childhood in Ireland, before he was old
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The Trout

A Novel

by Peter Cunningham ...

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After the publication of his most recent book, Alex Smyth receives a trout fly in the mail at his home address in rural Canada - with no message and no return address. It stirs a fear in him that he is being stalked, and it awakens deeply buried, inchoate memories from his childhood in Ireland, a time before he was old enough to understand the adult world around him. It also evokes the guilt that ... Read more

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After the publication of his most recent book, Alex Smyth receives a trout fly in the mail at his home address in rural Canada - with no message and no return address. It stirs a fear in him that he is being stalked, and it awakens deeply buried, inchoate memories from his childhood in Ireland, a time before he was old enough to understand the adult world around him. It also evokes the guilt that
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The Untold History of the United States (Graphic Adaptation)

by Oliver Stone, Peter Kuznick, Scott Cunningham ...

Now adapted into graphic novel format—the “riveting, eye-opening, and thought-provoking” **(The Guardian)**New York Times bestselling companion to the critically acclaimed Showtime documentary about the largely unknown true rise and decline of the American empire.Since its initial publication in 2012, the New York Times bestselling companion to the critically acclaimed Sh... ... Read more

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Now adapted into graphic novel format—the “riveting, eye-opening, and thought-provoking” **(The Guardian)**New York Times bestselling companion to the critically acclaimed Showtime documentary about the largely unknown true rise and decline of the American empire.Since its initial publication in 2012, the New York Times bestselling companion to the critically acclaimed Sh...
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Positively Fourth and Mercer

The Inside Story of New York’s Iconic Music Club, The Bottom Line

by Allan Pepper, Billy Altman ...

In 1974, when young music promoters Allan Pepper and Stanley Snadowsky opened their night club the Bottom Line in an industrial area of Greenwich Village that was all but deserted after 6 pm, no one could have foreseen either its long-term success or its impact on the musical and cultural landscape of New York City. Over the next thirty years, while trends and tastes came and went, the Bottom Line ... Read more

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In 1974, when young music promoters Allan Pepper and Stanley Snadowsky opened their night club the Bottom Line in an industrial area of Greenwich Village that was all but deserted after 6 pm, no one could have foreseen either its long-term success or its impact on the musical and cultural landscape of New York City. Over the next thirty years, while trends and tastes came and went, the Bottom Line
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Opening the Door

A Study of New Policies for the Mentally Handicapped

by Kathleen Jones, John Brown, W. J. Cunningham, Julian Roberts, Peter Williams ...

Series series Routledge Revivals
First published in 1975, Opening the Door is a survey of policies and problems in services for the mentally handicapped. It describes the improvements which have taken place since 1969, when the inquiry into conditions of patients at Ely hospital in South Wales stimulated public concern into the quality of life of many mentally handicapped people in hospital. The authors discuss the continuing gap ... Read more

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First published in 1975, Opening the Door is a survey of policies and problems in services for the mentally handicapped. It describes the improvements which have taken place since 1969, when the inquiry into conditions of patients at Ely hospital in South Wales stimulated public concern into the quality of life of many mentally handicapped people in hospital. The authors discuss the continuing gap
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Webster—Man's Man

Enriched edition. Exploring Loyalty, Friendship, and Masculinity in the American West

by Peter B. Kyne, Basil Cunningham ...

In "Webster'—Man's Man," Peter B. Kyne intricately weaves a narrative that explores themes of masculinity, honor, and the spirit of adventure against the backdrop of early 20th-century America. The novel is characterized by its vivid prose and engaging dialogue, bringing to life the struggles of its protagonist, Webster, who embodies the archetype of the rugged individualist. Kyne skillfully ... Read more

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In "Webster'—Man's Man," Peter B. Kyne intricately weaves a narrative that explores themes of masculinity, honor, and the spirit of adventure against the backdrop of early 20th-century America. The novel is characterized by its vivid prose and engaging dialogue, bringing to life the struggles of its protagonist, Webster, who embodies the archetype of the rugged individualist. Kyne skillfully
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Novel Ideas

Contemporary Authors Share the Creative Process

by Barbara Shoup, Margaret-Love Denman, Charles Johnson, Dorothy Allison, Ha Jin, Jane Smiley, Jill McCorkle, Lee Smith, Lewis Nordan, Michael Chabon, Michael Cunningham, Patricia Henley, Peter Cameron, Richard Ford, Robb Forman Dew, S. J. Rozan, Sheri Reynolds, Theodore Weesner, Tom Rankin, Valerie Martin, Wally Lamb, Sena Jeter Naslund ...

Novel Ideas provides a substantial introduction to the elements of fiction followed by in-depth interviews with successful novelists who speak with candor and insight into the complex process by which a novel is made. This edition includes new and updated interviews as well as writing exercises to enhance its use in the writing classroom.Dorothy Allison recalls "deliciously self-indulgent" days of ... Read more

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Novel Ideas provides a substantial introduction to the elements of fiction followed by in-depth interviews with successful novelists who speak with candor and insight into the complex process by which a novel is made. This edition includes new and updated interviews as well as writing exercises to enhance its use in the writing classroom.Dorothy Allison recalls "deliciously self-indulgent" days of
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Health Care and Poor Relief in 18th and 19th Century Northern Europe

by Ole Peter Grell, Andrew Cunningham ...

Series series The History of Medicine in Context
Throughout history governments have had to confront the problem of how to deal with the poorer parts of their population. During the medieval and early modern period this responsibility was largely borne by religious institutions, civic institutions and individual charity. By the eighteenth century, however, the rapid social and economic changes brought about by industrialisation put these systems ... Read more

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Throughout history governments have had to confront the problem of how to deal with the poorer parts of their population. During the medieval and early modern period this responsibility was largely borne by religious institutions, civic institutions and individual charity. By the eighteenth century, however, the rapid social and economic changes brought about by industrialisation put these systems
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The Pride of Palomar

Enriched edition. A Tale of Love, Loyalty, and Self-Discovery in the Sierra Nevada Mountains

by Peter B. Kyne, Basil Cunningham ...

In "The Pride of Palomar," Peter B. Kyne weaves a compelling narrative that blends themes of aspiration, love, and the rugged beauty of the American West. This novel, set in the striking landscapes of Palomar Mountain, showcases Kyne's prowess in crafting vivid imagery and robust characters. Employing a straightforward narrative style that resonates with the traditions of early 20th-century ... Read more

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In "The Pride of Palomar," Peter B. Kyne weaves a compelling narrative that blends themes of aspiration, love, and the rugged beauty of the American West. This novel, set in the striking landscapes of Palomar Mountain, showcases Kyne's prowess in crafting vivid imagery and robust characters. Employing a straightforward narrative style that resonates with the traditions of early 20th-century
... Read more
The Long Chance

Enriched edition. A Tale of Redemption and Resilience in the Alaskan Wilderness

by Peter B. Kyne, Basil Cunningham ...

In Peter B. Kyne's compelling novel, "The Long Chance," a captivating blend of adventure and moral introspection unfolds against the rugged backdrop of the American West. The narrative follows the journey of an ordinary man thrust into extraordinary circumstances, exploring themes of ambition, redemption, and the inherent risks associated with chasing one's dreams. Kyne's prose is characterized by ... Read more

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In Peter B. Kyne's compelling novel, "The Long Chance," a captivating blend of adventure and moral introspection unfolds against the rugged backdrop of the American West. The narrative follows the journey of an ordinary man thrust into extraordinary circumstances, exploring themes of ambition, redemption, and the inherent risks associated with chasing one's dreams. Kyne's prose is characterized by
... Read more
The Valley of the Giants

Enriched edition. A Timber Engineer's Battle for Conservation and Ethics

by Peter B. Kyne, Basil Cunningham ...

Peter B. Kyne's "The Valley of the Giants" is a captivating tale set in the lush, towering forests of the Pacific Northwest, where the struggles of loggers and their personal aspirations intertwine with the grandeur of nature. Through vivid imagery and rich, evocative prose, Kyne constructs a narrative that examines themes of ambition, love, and the relentless forces of change, both environmental ... Read more

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Peter B. Kyne's "The Valley of the Giants" is a captivating tale set in the lush, towering forests of the Pacific Northwest, where the struggles of loggers and their personal aspirations intertwine with the grandeur of nature. Through vivid imagery and rich, evocative prose, Kyne constructs a narrative that examines themes of ambition, love, and the relentless forces of change, both environmental
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