This sweeping history of thirteenth century England examines how the successive reigns of two very different kings established the English way of life.In 1204, the great Angevin Empire was fragmenting under King John's rule. Unable to withstand France's invasion of Normandy, John also faced difficult relations with the papacy, and rising dissent among his barons. By the time John died in 1216, the failed Magna Carta gave way to civil conflict, and more than half of ...

Inspired by such a rich tapestry of tales, this history provides an essential introduction to the nation many regard as "The Land of Castles."Even before the construction of Edward I of England's infamous 'Iron Ring' of castles built in the wake of his invasion of Wales, castles were by no means rare in Wales. Both before and simultaneous to William the Conqueror's establishment of timber and stone fortresses in the south and borderlands, a process continued by man...

In 1051, a monk of Canterbury Cathedral made a bizarre observation in what would eventually form part of the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle. In his chronicling of the year's events, he described the establishment of a new fortification in Herefordshire by French members of the king's party. More sophisticated than the typical Saxon burh, the word provided was alien to his vocabulary. In Latin, its builders had christened it: castellum. Little did anyone at the time know, this unique building would ...

"With these incredible and often heartbreaking stories, John Paul Davis clearly demonstrates how the fortress acquired its sinister reputation." — History . . . the Interesting Bits!Famed as the ultimate penalty for traitors, heretics and royalty alike, being sent to the Tower is known to have been experienced by no less than 8,000 unfortunate souls. Many of those who were imprisoned in the Tower never returned to civilization and those who did, often did s...

Mr. Isaac Atkinson, the current owner of The Star of Sierra Leone, a 968-carat diamond, takes it with him onto The Contessa, an elegant new cruise ship headed to West Africa. The Star invites many problems and puts the little jeweler in some very serious situations, such as narrowly escaping death at the bottom of a large trash bin aboard the vessel. Meanwhile, the inhabitants of Sierra Leone are facing Ebola, they die by the dozens every day. The World Health Organization team boards the ...

In the fifth CRUISE SHIP CRIME MYSTERY, Dr. Alan Mayhew encounters a suspected killer aboard the elegant cruise ship The Baroness. While delayed in port for the day, ship’s Dr. Mayhew visits a museum in Jayapura and unexpectedly finds a photograph of his great-grandfather, Dr. Edmund Netter. He purchases the photo and takes it back to the ship. Hours later, when the cruise liner sets sail from Indonesia en route to San Francisco, Mayhew receives mysterious assistance investigating the murd...

From worldwide sources, these songs were heavily recorded and published throughout the last century. They include chart successes, movie hits, modern hymns, and contemporary choruses. Each story is preceded by an appropriate Bible text. This book is ideal for the pastor, preacher, teacher, student, layperson, music fan, Christian reader, and the casual reader alike.

Drawn from wartime diaries, this memoir by a SAS commando veteran gives a firsthand account of the British Special Forces during WWII.Peter Davis was the youngest officer in the SAS during World War II. In this autobiographical account, he reveals the naive enthusiasm he felt when he joined the Unit, his fears and trepidation during training, and the horror at what he later experienced during his first operations in the liberation of Sicily and Italy. His story expl...

EVOLVE: Aligning Your Professional and Spiritual SelfTransform your business. Transform your life.Are you ready to build a business and life that aligns with your authentic self?In EVOLVE, renowned business consultant and intuitive personal advisor Paul Davis takes you on a transformative journey to uncover your true potential, align your professional aspirations with your inner purpose, and create lasting success.This ground...

From his home in the Great Smokey Mountains, and sometimes from distant places, Paul Davis opens windows into nature and life by way of the sonnet. The sonnet form of poetry has been in use for hundreds of years, however, here is a modern approach to this grand old style.In Trees and Galaxies, An Assembly of Modern Sonnets, each poem can be looked at as a snapshot in time and place. However, when the book is read as if each sonnet is a chapter in a story, it may be noticed that the...

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Chanel knew Maplewood Park held fun surprises.She just didn’t expect one of them to be Milo.When a curious little terrier named Chanel meets a gentle, thoughtful big dog called Milo, an unexpected friendship begins—one filled with discovery, mischief, and heart.Chanel and Milo: The Legend Begins is the first story in a growing series about two dogs who see the world differently, yet somehow understand each other perfectly. From butterfly chases to quiet mom...