From the author of Lollygagged and Flannel Flogged comes a collection of three plays set in Louisville, Kentucky. In The Birdbath, a father and son attempt an impossible reconciliation in a funeral's aftermath. In Frighten the Horses, a romantic liar complicates his life even further when stereotypes, myths and illusions collide against uncertain truths. And a couple attempts to overcome a new danger of millennial dating when it is revealed Your Browser Refre...

With less than twenty species worldwide and only four British and Irish species, the grouse is surprisingly well-known. Its habitats are diverse and relatively remote – ranging from deep forests, through open moorland, to Scotland’s highest peaks.‘Grouse: The Natural History of British and Irish Species’ covers four of the most emblematic species of our upland regions. Collectively they have the most fascinating life histories of any bird group, individually they have their own sto...

This book begins with a thought-provoking article now reprinted, criticising the increasing influence of politically-correct organisations and politicians who desire to control freewill and mountaineering. Then comes a chapter with a critique of several writers on the Cairngorms in comparison with the original Seton Gordon.After the author published a review in 1977 on ‘The wildlife potential of the Cairngorms region’, he came under unwarranted attack by two influential private lan...

In the first major assessment of diplomatic dialogue since Nicolson's Diplomacy in 1939, Adam Watson traces the changing techniques of diplomacy from ancient times through the 'diplomatic society' of Europe to the present global system. In examining the conventions and institutions which help to shape the international system the author aims not so much to preserve diplomatic order which worked well in the past but rather to identify the continuities and the new conditions which will enabl...

`This is a real feast of a book. ... a landmark book. It is clear enough to be used as a teaching text, and could make an excellent introduction to the discipline for those courageous enough to revise their courses.' International Affairs`This is a bold, successful and valuable book... It is written with admirable clarity and merciful conciseness.' International Relations`A stunning success. Watson's book is a masterful piece of theoretical and historical analysis.' John A....

When archaeologists discovered the Dead Sea Scrolls in the mid-20th century, they found hundreds of delicate parchment texts detailing ancient religious beliefs. But hidden among them was an anomaly that baffled researchers: a single scroll meticulously hammered out of pure copper. Even more shocking was its content. Unlike the theological texts surrounding it, the Copper Scroll contained no prayers or scriptures. Once painstakingly sliced open and translated, it revealed a highly specific...

WHAT A THOUGHT! HOW COULD 43 DAYS WITH GOD, BE 43 DAYS OF HELL? IN ADAMS FIRST BOOK, CONFESSIONS OF A YOUNG PROPHET, HE REFERENCES THIS INSANE HORROR STORY. ON THE DAY OF HIS BROTHERS WEDDING, HE WAS CATAPULTED INTO A REALM WHERE GODS LOVE AND THE DEMONIC REALM BECAME MORE REAL THAN HE EVER THOUGHT POSSIBLE! TORMENTED BY DEMONS, SLEEPING LESS THAN 4 NIGHTS FROM MAY 26, 2007 TO JULY 7, 2007; ADAM EXPLAINS (SOMETIMES IN GRAPHIC DETAIL) WHAT CAN HAPPEN WHEN THE FATHER ALLOWS THE DEMONIC REALM...

Unlock Your Mind's Full Potential: Discover How to Sharpen Your Focus and Revolutionize Your Thinking in Just 14 Days!It's commonly believed that intellect, memory, and problem-solving are decided at birth – the brain you start with is only capable of growing to a certain degree.The truth is, your brain adapts and evolves daily as life unfolds around you and it is exposed to new experiences and stimuli.When you read a book, your brain streng...

"Peppered with pop culture and brand name references to lend realism, these unnerving stories offer witty yet foreboding observations of humanity’s folly. Readers who relish the blending of genres will be pulled in by the humor, humanity, and horrors." ~ Booklife Reviews by Publishers WeeklyReaders' Choice Award-winning author Stacey Longo is back with a collection of darkly funny, spine-tingling fiction that will haunt your dreams long after you've turned the final page. ...

Do you long to be able to have clear thinking, a clear mind, organizational skills, and the ability to recall information more efficiently? Are there moments when you wish you could learn faster, remember more, and be more productive?The answers to these questions are within your reach, and they don't involve pills, surgery, or shortcuts. Your own brain holds the key to these improvements!This book is your practical guide to enhancing your thinking abilitie...

From USA Today bestselling author and genealogist Eliza Watson!Genealogist Mags Murray is off to a Scottish castle for her first Murray Clan reunion. Even though Mags recently discovered her dad is not her biological father and she doesn't have Murray DNA in her blood, it's in her soul. She and her dad share a special bond, and their trip to Scotland is sure to be a fun adventure.That is, until the castle's treasur...

It's been a rough year for twenty-six-year-old Mags Murray. First she learns that her dad isn't her biological father, a secret her mother took to her grave. Then her beloved Irish grandmother passes away at Christmas while Mags is visiting her from the States. Now Mags must host her grandmother's wake and sell her cottage. A cottage Mags inherited but her odd jobs won't enable her to keep.Shortly after the funeral, a young man, Finn O'Brien, arrives at the cottage with an old phot...