This volume, offering an insight into the literary world of Rome in the fourth century AD, reflects an increased interest in the writers of the 150 years before the collapse of the Western Empire, who have long been over-shadowed by the pre-eminence accorded since the eighteenth century to the Golden and Silver ages.Among the writers examined are Ausonius, the poet, Imperial official and tutor to Gratian; Claudian, the last major ‘classical’ poet; Prudentius, and Paulinus of Nola, ...

Thomas Campion, Milton, Crashaw, Herbert, Bourne, Walter Savage Landor – all these poets, between them spanning the period from the Elizabethan to the Victorian age, wrote a substantial body of Latin verse in addition to their better-known English poetry, representing part of the vast and almost unexplored body of Neo-Latin literature which appealed to an international reading public throughout Europe.The Latin poetry of these English poets is of particular interest when it is set ...

This brief comparatively reviews the security and safety features of hotels and home sharing services. It reviews crime data, laws, and applicable theories – such as defensible space, rational choice, and routine activity theories - to determine how responsibility for crime control and accident prevention in these industries is allotted.This analysis identifies key policy questions about the role of the home sharing hosts and guests in ensuring their own safety and security, which will be ...

Ottwell Binns was a late 19th and early 20th century writer who wrote several novels, including this historical fiction.

Guns 360 takes a comprehensive and common-sense approach to some of the most difficult issues facing not only the criminal justice system but also society as a whole: firearm possession, regulation, and control. Issues related to firearms cut across all dimensions of society and are a concern to everyone from the members of the general public, law enforcement, academics, politicians, public health agencies, and the media. An interdisciplinary approach is needed to fully understand...

'Brilliant. An explosive thriller with true authenticity' Tom Marcus, bestselling author of Soldier Spy-----------------January, 1981. They're undercover in Belfast.Determined to put an end to a war.But in doing so, who will they betray?Jim Dowd and Maureen O'Brien, special forces soldiers, enter a bitterly divided Belfast with a mission: to go unde...

The author of Cooking in Season shows you how to make healthy ingredients, fresh flavors, and crunchy textures part of your slow-cooked meals.In this book, you will discover a whole new way to use your slow cooker to make more than one hundred succulent dishes by enhancing them with bright fresh flavors: Tender short ribs in a sweet and spicy sauce are elevated with a crunchy daikon, carrot, and fresh herb salad; zesty chicken-tortilla soup is layered with ...

Lionheart is the latest historical adventure novel from Stewart Binns, covering the extraordinary life of King Richard the Lionheart.Richard of Aquitaine, the third son of King Henry II, is developing a fearsome reputation for being a ruthless warrior. Arrogant and conceited he earns the name Richard Lionheart for his bravery and brutality on the battlefield.After the death his brothers, Richard's impatience to take the throne, and...

1066 - Senlac Ridge, England. William the Bastard, Duke of Normandy, defeats Harold Godwinson, King Harold II of England, in what will become known as the Battle of Hastings.The battle is hard fought and bloody, the lives of thousands have been spent, including that of King Harold. But England will not be conquered easily, the Anglo-Saxons will not submit meekly to Norman rule.Although his heroic deeds will nearly be lost to legend, one man unites the resistance. His name i...

Anarchy is the knuckle-whitening third novel in Stewart Binns' The Making of England series.Ruthless brutality, greed and ambition: the AnarchyThe year is 1186, the thirty-second year of the reign of Henry II.Gilbert Foliot, Bishop of London, has lived through long Henry's reign and that of his grandfather, Henry I. He has witnessed the terrifying civil war between Henry II's mother, the Empress Matilda, and her cousin, St...

The novel is set in the remote northern regions of Canada, a land characterized by its wild beauty and isolation. The setting plays a crucial role in the story, adding to the sense of adventure and danger.The Lady of North Star: The protagonist is a strong and independent woman who lives alone in the wilderness. Her mysterious background and reasons for her seclusion gradually unfold as the story progresses.Adventure and Danger: The harsh environment and the presence of various threats, in...

In "A Mating in the Wilds," Binns likely explores themes of romance, adventure, and the challenges of life in the wilderness. The title suggests a setting in untamed natural landscapes where characters must navigate both the dangers of the wild and the complexities of human relationships.The novel may follow the journeys and trials of individuals who find themselves in remote or exotic locations, where they encounter love, danger, and self-discovery amidst the untamed beauty of nature.Whil...