He was the last hostage, but no one in the outside world even knew he'd been taken, or by whom. He was last seen in Rome, but his broken body ended up in Beirut. He had been on a mission so explosive that only the President of the United States and his personal security co-ordinator knew of it.The secret he'd discovered had a price: 150 million dollars, and the lives of everyone who had tried to claim it.The Envoy is a book in the tradition of George Brown's other ...

First there was Peter Wright - now the spectre of another tell-all British Intelligence officer haunts the government.Greville Sixsmith, a once powerful intelligence executive, retires to Melbourne to write his memoirs, memoirs so potentially explosive that his flat is watched night and day by members of the Australian and British Secret Services. . and by members of the Provisional IRA who have been tipped off that the memoirs contain the identity of a British mole at the top of t...

Bede is the inaugural volume in the Sources of Anglo-Saxon Literary Culture series, which seeks to comprehensively map British literary culture from 500 to 1100 CE. This volume presents four texts, or fascicles, dedicated to the Venerable Bede (d. 735), theologian and author of the Historia ecclesiastica gentis Anglorum. Articles provide a wealth of information on Bede through manuscript evidence, medieval library catalogs, citations, and quotations. Using discussions of source relationshi...

A US state visit in the diplomatic diaries, a labour MP freelancing as an IRA fixer; and a mole at the top of the British intelligence worth lorry-loads of Armalites to the dangerous men in Dublin...the high-explosive ringman circuit is falling into place.Its last connection is the world’s most expensive death dealer who kills the highest placed for the highest price. Code-named Siegfried, he’s in London to earn three-quarters of a million pounds with a job on the side.Betw...

Growing up around music, young George was inspired to piece together a makeshift drum set and teach himself to play as he practiced in the dark, dank basement of his rundown New Jersey townhouse.He soon joined forces with his friends to form a group called the Jazziacs, which then evolved into Kool & The Gang, a band that began charting hits while its members were still teenagers. By evolving their sound as musical tastes changed, the band was able to stay on the c...

George was born in Scotland in 1942. His father was away at the war and his mother was staying with her mother at 'Angraflat' near Kelso. It was an old hospital, unused since the infroduction of penicillin and the family lived in the lodge near the gate. The old buildings and grounds were a paradise for the young George, and it never bothered him being left on his own. Schooling was at Kelso High School, and he was moderately successful gaining the Higher leaving Certificate in the 6th yea...

This book is a practical guide to interpreting audiometric tests, alongside the clinical assessment, to make sound evidence-based decisions in the clinical management of adults and children with ear conditions.Audiology is central to clinical decision making, but it is not always taught well to Otorhinolaryngology surgeons, and often not taught at all. This third edition of a popular and classic text is an essential revision aid for Otorhinolaryngology trainees preparing for specia...

"The Power of Destiny: How Your Mind Creates Wealth and Success" is a transformative guide that reveals how your thoughts shape your reality. Combining motivational storytelling, scientific insights, and actionable strategies, this book teaches readers how to reprogram their minds, visualize success, and take practical steps to achieve their dreams.From harnessing the power of visualization to building habits for lasting success, every chapter is packed with proven methods to unloc...

This newest volume in a long-running work of mapping the sources of Anglo-Saxon literary culture in England from 500 to 1100 CE takes up one of the most important authors of the period, the eighth-century monk-scholar known as the Venerable Bede. Bede is best known as the author of the Historia ecclesiastica gentis Anglorum, which is one of the key sources for our historical and cultural knowledge of the period; this collection covers that and more, drawing on manuscript evidence,...

George Brown wanted to write about his interesting life for his family and friends. He loved writing and kept diaries of some of his adventures during his later life. In 1970 he helped his wife, Nan Brown, to write a book about their adventure living in South Georgia in the Antarctic for two and a half years in the mid-1950s. The book is entitled Antarctic Housewife. George lived in some very diverse placesGlasgow, Edinburgh, was at sea in the British Merchant Navy sailing to Asia, Africa,...

"Born to Be Rich: The Journey to Wealth" is an inspiring tale of resilience, ambition, and transformation. Follow James’s journey from a life of struggle to financial freedom as he overcomes challenges, learns life-changing principles, and builds a thriving business from scratch. Packed with motivational insights and actionable lessons, this book proves that anyone can rise above their circumstances and achieve wealth with the right mindset and determination. Perfect for anyone ready to ta...

Three Classic Science Fiction Stories from the "Golden Age" by Rosel George Brown. Featured stories: Step IV, From An Unseen Censor and Car Pool. This edition has been fully restored with modern typesetting, custom cover design.