In this frank and moving memoir, the author recalls growing up in a poor and alcohol-ridden neighborhood of a small city before and during World War II. Following his experiences after the war, the narrative relates the shattering of his mother's dreams and his own inability to bridge the gulf between himself and his alcoholic father, casting a dark shadow over his childhood. The account reveals how the protagonist never permitted his rocky beginnings to affect his hope for the future, por...

It began with a key. One afternoon in 1956, in the home of the Hitchings family in Battersea, south London, a small silver key appeared on Shirley Hitchings' bed. This seemingly insignificant event heralded the beginning of one of the most terrifying, incredible and mysterious hauntings in British history. The spirit, who quickly became known as 'Donald', began to communicate, initially via tapping sounds, but over time - and with the encouragement of psychical researcher ...

Save Me From the Lion's Mouth investigates the increasing conflict between people and wildlife in Africa and what needs to be done about it.It describes the human suffering and perceptions of those who live outside the reserve fences among man-eaters and marauders yet are excluded from the economic benefits accruing from the wildlife around them.It provides evidence of a growing resentment among rural communities, especially near game reserves and warns how it is threatenin...

Two patients. One hospital room. And a deadly game of identity.In a major American hospital, Matthew and Jackson share the same room. But as Jackson shares his life story, a dark and dangerous plan sparks in Matthew’s mind.Who was the real Jackson? Was it Matthew, or Jackson himself? What was the dark secret behind the unpaid doctor's bill? And who knew the hidden path to Jackson’s house?Dive into a timeless romantic suspense that will haunt you for...

This Crash Course book provides the reader a detailed amount of information on the C programming language all for an affordable price. Dive right in as we go over language features, standard library headers , and development concepts.

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.This is a book for the sufferer from insomnia and we are all potential victims.Do you suffer from insomnia? Half the population do at some time in their lives, and at any one time one in six have problems in sleeping. Even those who do not normally have any difficulty in getting to sleep have times when they lie awake much longer than they would like, often before a big occasion when they want to be at their bes...

This is a book for the sufferer from insomnia and we are all potential victims.Do you suffer from insomnia? Half the population do at some time in their lives, and at any one time one in six have problems in sleeping. Even those who do not normally have any difficulty in getting to sleep have times when they lie awake much longer than they would like, often before a big occasion when they want to be at their best. So you can hardly say the subject does not concern ...

The first account of the dissolution of the monasteries for fifty years—exploring its profound impact on the people of Tudor England“This is a book about people, though, not ideas, and as a detailed account of an extraordinary human drama with a cast of thousands, it is an exceptional piece of historical writing.”—Lucy Wooding, Times Literary SupplementShortly before Easter, 1540 saw the end of almost a millennium of monastic life ...

One of the major icons of modern cinema, and hugely influential on pop-culture over the past three decades, Pixar Animation Studios has proved to be an endless source of imagination and delight for children and adults alike. From the Toy Story Trilogy to Brave, The Incredibles to Ratatouille, its films have played a vital role in reminding audiences around the globe of animation's capaci...

This true and very funny story involving six colleagues, some retired, proves the saying that we never really grow up - we just learn how to behave in public.On a sudden whim six men, mostly writers, decided to embark on a 1 000 kilometre cycle ride down the River Danube believing it would be downhill all the way. This was the first of many assumptions that proved to be not terribly correct.None had cycled since childhood nor even owned a bike.That first hilarious journey o...

Animation has never been so popular. The best animated films have combined the latest technology with creativity and a flair for storytelling and are adored by both children and adults. With films such as Monsters, Inc., Shrek and Toy Story capturing the imagination of moviegoers and critics, animated film is enjoying a resurgence unseen since its golden age in the 30s and 40s. From the earliest full-length feature animation, Disney's Snow White and the Seven...

Poetry from an unexplected angle. An elephant seeks its love among chocolate rain, the ratscape traveller must fight through hell to find the summer. Guy Fawkes, a typical British pub - some unconventional ideas about who murdered the princes in the Tower. All here.