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A Poisoned Chalice

The U.S. Navy in the Persian Gulf, 1987–1988

by Dr. Stephen P. Phillips ...

In the 1980s, Iraq and Iran attacked each other’s petroleum industry in the Persian Gulf in what became known as the Tanker War. In an effort to restore stability to the world’s oil markets, the United States deployed a U.S. Navy flotilla to escort convoys of oil tankers in an operation dubbed Earnest Will. Although U.S. leaders imagined the Navy’s presence would deter hostile action, the United ... Read more

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In the 1980s, Iraq and Iran attacked each other’s petroleum industry in the Persian Gulf in what became known as the Tanker War. In an effort to restore stability to the world’s oil markets, the United States deployed a U.S. Navy flotilla to escort convoys of oil tankers in an operation dubbed Earnest Will. Although U.S. leaders imagined the Navy’s presence would deter hostile action, the United
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Crushed by the Dollar – 5 Classic Urban Poverty Studies

Enriched edition. New York: Its Upper Ten and Lower Million, Maggie: A Girl of the Streets, The Cliff-Dwellers, The Pit, The Price She Paid

by George Lippard, Stephen Crane, Henry Blake Fuller, Frank Norris, David Graham Phillips, Lauren Gibson ...

Crushed by the Dollar – 5 Classic Urban Poverty Studies delves into the multifaceted and pervasive issue of urban poverty, capturing a tapestry of narratives that span varying styles from stark realism to innovative naturalism. Each piece, distinct in its literary flair, explores the grim realities and societal nuances of urban deprivation in a rapidly industrializing America. The anthology ... Read more

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Crushed by the Dollar – 5 Classic Urban Poverty Studies delves into the multifaceted and pervasive issue of urban poverty, capturing a tapestry of narratives that span varying styles from stark realism to innovative naturalism. Each piece, distinct in its literary flair, explores the grim realities and societal nuances of urban deprivation in a rapidly industrializing America. The anthology
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Seneca’s Tragedies: Thyestes & Oedipus

Two Full-Cast BBC Radio Dramatisations & Seneca’s Letters

by Seneca ...

Narrated by Martin Jarvis, Anton Lesser, Denis Quilley, Sian Phillips, Francis Jeater, Paul Schofield, Hugh Dickson, Crawford Logan, Timothy Bateson, Stephen Thorne, Full Cast ...

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Full-cast productions of Seneca’s most famous tragedies, plus letters from the Roman philosopher read by Paul ScofieldStoic philosopher and playwright Lucius Annaeus Seneca lived through the reigns of Caligula and Claudius, and was tutor and adviser to Nero, before his untimely suicide in AD65. His gory, outrageous tragedy Thyestes inspired Shakespeare’s Titus Andronicus, and is widely considered ... Read more

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Full-cast productions of Seneca’s most famous tragedies, plus letters from the Roman philosopher read by Paul ScofieldStoic philosopher and playwright Lucius Annaeus Seneca lived through the reigns of Caligula and Claudius, and was tutor and adviser to Nero, before his untimely suicide in AD65. His gory, outrageous tragedy Thyestes inspired Shakespeare’s Titus Andronicus, and is widely considered
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Laughter Therapy: 63 Classic Books of Humorous Tales

The Wrong Twin, Perkins of Portland, Alex the Great, On With Torchy, Love Among the Lions, etc.

by Ellis Parker Butler, Honoré de Balzac, Mark Twain, John Kendrick Bangs, Thorne Smith, Robert Fitzgerald, Harry Leon Wilson, H. C. Witwer, F. Anstey, S. R. Crockett, Marietta Holley, Sewell Ford, A. S. M. Hutchinson, Anne Warner, Dornford Yates, Charles Heber Clark, Rudolf Erich Raspe, Finley Peter Dunne, Robert W. Chambers, W. W. Jacobs, F. Morton Howard, Richard Marsh, H. H. Sir Bashford, J. Storer Clouston, O. Henry, Charles Battell Loomis, E. F. Benson, Anita Loos, Wallace Irvin, Lawrence Daniel Fogg, Terry Southern, Henry Wallace Phillips, George V. Hobart, Stephen Leacock, Daisy Ashford, W. A. Darlington, Kendell Foster Crossen, Israel Zangwill, Ring Lardner, Charles Eustace Merriman, Wallace Irwin, Howard Roger Garis, W. Heath Robinson, Lucretia P. Hale, Richmal Crompton, Peter Newell ...

Laughter Therapy: 63 Classic Books of Humorous Tales is a vast and vibrant anthology that explores the rich tradition of humorous literature. Spanning a wide range of styles from satirical wit to slapstick humor, this collection features stories that highlight human folly and celebrate life's absurdities through laughter. This anthology skillfully brings together works from the golden age of humor ... Read more

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Laughter Therapy: 63 Classic Books of Humorous Tales is a vast and vibrant anthology that explores the rich tradition of humorous literature. Spanning a wide range of styles from satirical wit to slapstick humor, this collection features stories that highlight human folly and celebrate life's absurdities through laughter. This anthology skillfully brings together works from the golden age of humor
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Nero

by Stephen Phillips ...

Nero is a dramatic tragedy by Stephen Phillips that delves into the life and reign of the infamous Roman Emperor Nero. The play presents a richly poetic and theatrical exploration of power, ambition, and moral decay, painting a vivid portrait of a ruler whose excesses lead to his downfall.The story traces Nero's descent into tyranny, marked by political machinations, personal betrayals, and acts ... Read more

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Nero is a dramatic tragedy by Stephen Phillips that delves into the life and reign of the infamous Roman Emperor Nero. The play presents a richly poetic and theatrical exploration of power, ambition, and moral decay, painting a vivid portrait of a ruler whose excesses lead to his downfall.The story traces Nero's descent into tyranny, marked by political machinations, personal betrayals, and acts
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40 WW1 Novels

No Man's Land, The Day of the Beast, Grapes of Wrath, The Secret Battle, Coming Home, The Ladybird, "1914"

by Sapper, Ford Madox Ford, Henri Barbusse, Boyd Cable, Thomas Nelson Page, A. P. Herbert, Zane Grey, E. Phillips Oppenheim, Elizabeth Von Arnim, Herbert W. McBride, Owen Wister, Robert W. Chambers, Frederic Manning, William John Locke, Edith Wharton, Hall Caine, Marie Belloc Lowndes, John Oxenham, Frances Hodgson Burnett, O. Douglas, J. Storer Clouston, Ring Lardner, William Le Queux, D. H. Lawrence, H. C. McNeile, John Buchan, Herbert George Jenkins, Louis Tracy, Romain Rolland, Owen Johnson, Earl Derr Biggers, Stephen Hudson, Hesketh Prichard ...

Set against the tumultuous backdrop of the Great War, **_40 WW1 Novels_** is an unparalleled anthology that delves into the harrowing experiences, complex emotions, and enduring psychological impacts of World War I. This collection spans an impressive array of literary styles, from the gritty realism of battlefield narratives to the poignant introspections found in more reflective works. With ... Read more

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Set against the tumultuous backdrop of the Great War, **_40 WW1 Novels_** is an unparalleled anthology that delves into the harrowing experiences, complex emotions, and enduring psychological impacts of World War I. This collection spans an impressive array of literary styles, from the gritty realism of battlefield narratives to the poignant introspections found in more reflective works. With
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The Fall of Jerusalem

by Stephen J. Phillips ...

Series Book 1 - The Sir Guillaume Cadeil Chronicles
At the start of the last quarter of the 12th Century, a young Templar Knight, Sir Guillaume Cadeil is sent to Jerusalem in disgrace afterhaving become involved in the romantic affiars of a leading London citizen. On his arrival, he finds himself involved in the construction of an escape route from the Temple Mount, because Saladin's Saracen warriors would soon overrun the city.But he is also ... Read more

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At the start of the last quarter of the 12th Century, a young Templar Knight, Sir Guillaume Cadeil is sent to Jerusalem in disgrace afterhaving become involved in the romantic affiars of a leading London citizen. On his arrival, he finds himself involved in the construction of an escape route from the Temple Mount, because Saladin's Saracen warriors would soon overrun the city.But he is also
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The French Carpenter

by Stephen J. Phillips ...

Series Book 1 - The Pitt Family Saga
In AD1200, a young man – Gervase Pitt – is found half drowned on a Sussex beach by the teenaged Joan. Their meeting will lead to an adventure involving lords, clergy, the (so-called heretic) Cathars and infamous Knights Templar.Together with Nick, the autistic child they adopt, they must discover how the nearby Priory is trying to discredit the Baron for whom Gervase works and, more importantly, ... Read more

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In AD1200, a young man – Gervase Pitt – is found half drowned on a Sussex beach by the teenaged Joan. Their meeting will lead to an adventure involving lords, clergy, the (so-called heretic) Cathars and infamous Knights Templar.Together with Nick, the autistic child they adopt, they must discover how the nearby Priory is trying to discredit the Baron for whom Gervase works and, more importantly,
... Read more
Journeys

by Aussie Speculative Fiction, Alanah Andrews, Taine Andrews, Chris Foley, Stephen Herczeg, Gerry Huntman, Faran Silverton, Jocelyn Spark, Austin P. Sheehan, TC Phillips, Fallacious Rose, Kevin Klehr, Alice Lam, Tee Linden, Nick Marone, Thomas Roland ...

Series Book 2 - Aussie Speculative Fiction
15 Stories. 15 Australian authors. One theme: Journeys.What games do the dead play?Can the ambassador negotiate peace with a hostile alien race?Why is Rae so terrified of a letter from the 'Next Chapter' Department of Lebensqualitat?Read about living mannequins, prison ships, pandemics and more in the second anthology from Aussie Speculative Fiction. ... Read more

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15 Stories. 15 Australian authors. One theme: Journeys.What games do the dead play?Can the ambassador negotiate peace with a hostile alien race?Why is Rae so terrified of a letter from the 'Next Chapter' Department of Lebensqualitat?Read about living mannequins, prison ships, pandemics and more in the second anthology from Aussie Speculative Fiction.
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Nero

A Compelling Dive into Ancient Rome's Infamous Emperor

by Stephen Phillips ...

In "Nero," Stephen Phillips crafts a rich tapestry of historical fiction that immerses readers in the life of one of Rome's most infamous emperors. Phillips employs a lyrical and evocative prose style that reflects the grandeur and decadence of the Roman Empire while intertwining historical accuracy with imaginative narrative. The book delves into Nero's complex psyche, exploring themes of power, ... Read more

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In "Nero," Stephen Phillips crafts a rich tapestry of historical fiction that immerses readers in the life of one of Rome's most infamous emperors. Phillips employs a lyrical and evocative prose style that reflects the grandeur and decadence of the Roman Empire while intertwining historical accuracy with imaginative narrative. The book delves into Nero's complex psyche, exploring themes of power,
... Read more
Primavera: Poems by Four Authors

An Anthology of Diverse Verse Expressions

by Manmohan Ghose, Laurence Binyon, Arthur Shearly Cripps, Stephen Phillips ...

Primavera: Poems by Four Authors is a compelling exploration of early 20th-century poetry, encapsulating an era rich with experimentation and shifting aesthetic values. This anthology traverses themes of nature, human emotion, and existential contemplation, showcasing a vivid tapestry of literary styles. The collection's diversity lies not just in its subject matter but also in its profound ... Read more

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Primavera: Poems by Four Authors is a compelling exploration of early 20th-century poetry, encapsulating an era rich with experimentation and shifting aesthetic values. This anthology traverses themes of nature, human emotion, and existential contemplation, showcasing a vivid tapestry of literary styles. The collection's diversity lies not just in its subject matter but also in its profound
... Read more
Particular Passages 3: West Wing

Particular Passages, #3

by J. A. Campbell, W.O. Hemsath, D.H. Aire, Michael James, C.J. Dotson, S.A. McKenzie, Amelia Kibbie, Carolyn Kay, J. L. Royce, Kitty Sarkozy, Erik A. Johnson, Lynne Phillips, Kat Farrow, Stephen L. Antczak, G.A. Miller, Sam Knight ...

Series Book 3 - Particular Passages
Particular Passages 3: West WingDown another forgotten hallwaylie more unexplored rooms.Each room contains another worldwaiting to be discovered.Some are wonderful and beautiful,others are dark and terrible.You won't know whichuntil you step inside.So take a deep breath, and open the door...15 stories by 15 authorsJ. A. Campbell, W.O. Hemsath, D.H. Aire, Michael James, C.J. Dotson, S.A. McKenzie, ... Read more

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Particular Passages 3: West WingDown another forgotten hallwaylie more unexplored rooms.Each room contains another worldwaiting to be discovered.Some are wonderful and beautiful,others are dark and terrible.You won't know whichuntil you step inside.So take a deep breath, and open the door...15 stories by 15 authorsJ. A. Campbell, W.O. Hemsath, D.H. Aire, Michael James, C.J. Dotson, S.A. McKenzie,
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