This book studies British cultural engagement with Napoleon Bonaparte from his 1815 surrender and time in British custody, until the return of his remains to France in 1840.Adopting a chronological approach, James Gregory studies the British use of Bonaparte in various spheres – covering political, dramatic, literary, and visual culture, and popular entertainment over a 25-year period. Gregory acknowledges not only canonical literary treatments, but also appearance...

A hero's journey about what it means to be human, overcoming loss and rejection, and finding the strength to forgive. In this science fiction epic, emotional and personal growth, freedom and sexuality, fights for voice in an advanced civilization that farms people for its needs.Am I human? Kor, a young bio-engineered soldier coming of age embarks on a dangerous journey to discover the answer. Those who are not engineered, the natural born and their oppressive Starry Empire...

Golden Boy is James Gregory Randall's life story, told through the character of Antony. It must be true, because it could not have been invented. It is his most important book, because it is personal and thus believable, and is also his most appealing, because the main character is lovable.Golden Boy is about Grace unlimited, and a miraculous life that otherwise should never have made it this far. Antony's life reveals that the sins of fathers and mothers have a t...

Michael First was eighteen years old when he graduated from MIT with a master's degree in computer science and programming, with honors. He had promised his mother he would do so before she died, losing a long battle with cancer. He fulfilled his promise, and she died weeks after his graduation ceremony. Michael blamed his father for her death. People who were able to penetrate his isolation bubble thought he might have Aspergers Syndrome, but those close to him knew he was incredibly bril...

Oklahoma in the Great War. On April 6, 1917, the United States entered World War I. As the country prepared for war, the state of Oklahoma answered the call. Thousands of men, including Native Americans who did not have American citizenship, entered the service prepared to sacrifice their lives while men and women on the home-front dedicated themselves to supporting the war effort. Like many other states, Oklahoma was hampered by overzealous Councils of Defense and the devastating Flu Epid...

This book is about tax and social policy and how they interact with each other.The impact of taxation as an instrument of social policy is central in influencing redistribution and behaviour. This broad-based edited collection fills a significant gap in both literatures, bringing together disparate debates in this emerging area of analysis.It guides readers through the key interactions of tax and social policies and the central debates and challenges posed by their effect o...

Spanning over 2 centuries, James Gregory's Mercy and British Culture, 1760 -1960 provides a wide-reaching yet detailed overview of the concept of mercy in British cultural history. While there are many histories of justice and punishment, mercy has been a neglected element despite recognition as an important feature of the 18th-century criminal code.Mercy and British Culture, 1760-1960 looks first at mercy's religious and philosophical aspects, its cultural repres...

The growing demand for social housing is one of the most pressing public issues in the UK today, and this book analyses its role and impact.Anchored in a discussion of different approaches to the meaning and measurement of wellbeing, the author explores how these perspectives influence our views of the meaning, value and purpose of social housing in today’s welfare state. The closing arguments of the book suggest a more universalist approach to social housing, designed to meet the ...

Colloquial Cantonese: The Complete Course for Beginners has been carefully developed by an experienced teacher to provide a step-by-step course to Cantonese as it is written and spoken today. Combining a clear, practical and accessible style with a methodical and thorough treatment of the language, it equips learners with the essential skills needed to communicate confidently and effectively in Cantonese in a broad range of situations. No prior knowledge of the language is required. Colloq...

Many people, including educators, instructors, and therapists (unless specializing in special populations), tend to shy away from the topic of autism and those affected with autism. In addition to the unknowns of autism and its often-bewildering behavior, people don’t know how to react. In The Kingdom of A.S.E (Autism Spectrum Enlightenment), author Gregory James Keyes shares a journey of discovery. He educates those who wish to learn about the domains of autism and discover a plethora of ...

First biography of Elvis Presley (1960).10 REASONS WHY THIS BOOK IS A MUST FOR EVERY ELVIS PRESLEY FAN . . .A Beautiful Full-Page Color Pinup of Elvis!32 Pages of Photos of Elvis, His Friends and Family, and His Four Movies!A Specially Written Introduction by Dick Clark!A Complete Listing of Elvis’ RCA Victor Records!AND THESE SPECIAL NEVER-BEFORE-PUBLISHED STORIES ABOUT ELVIS:The Fantastic Life of Elvis Presley!The Whole Story of Elv...

By the time that Queen Victoria ascended the throne in 1837, the list of crimes liable to attract the death penalty had effectively been reduced to murder. Yet, despite this, the gallows remained a source of controversy in Victorian Britain and there was a growing unease in liberal quarters surrounding the question of capital punishment. Unease was expressed in various forms, including efforts at outright abolition. Focusing in part on the activities of the Society for the Abolition of Cap...