Are you ready to embark on an unforgettable journey through Ottawa, where every cobblestone street and iconic landmark tells a story waiting to be discovered? In this meticulously crafted travel guide, acclaimed author Robert Brown invites you to unlock the secrets of Canada's dynamic capital city like never before.Step inside the hallowed halls of Parliament Hill, where history comes to life against the backdrop of stunning Gothic Revival architecture. Feel the pulse of democracy ...

Prepare yourself for the paradise prophecy. Then pray it isn’t happening.An iconic, near saintly, pop singer dies suddenly, tragically in an inexplicable fire. She’s only the first victim in a series of similar, unspeakable deaths.Bernadette Callahan is an investigator at a shadowy government organization. She’s on the trail of a serial killer with ungodly means of disposal.Religious historian Sebastian LaLaurie knows that the crimes are more than the work of a psych...

When Robert Browning first met the ailing Elizabeth Barrett in 1845 it must have seemed to him like something from a gothic novel. All but a prisoner to her strict, disciplinarian father, (who had forbidden all twelve of his children from marrying and disinherited any who disobeyed him), Elizabeth had recently published a book of poems that had made her one of the most lauded writers in the land. Robert, enamored by Elizabeth's poems sought out a correspondence and after hundreds of letter...

Nature’s year begins. Temperatures slowly rise. Green gradually becomes the dominant colour of the landscape. Rain from drenching showers to windy squalls help nourish the land. Nature has embarked on her epic symphony of the year.Each year, each season, each day is a little different from her previous work. Days lengthen as her canvas and palette grows more confident. Colour emerges from the shades of monochrome. She is at work on tasks everywhere.Naturally our classic poe...

The ninth month of the year in our Gregorian calendar and with it arrives the Autumn equinox and the first glimpses of the new season. There is much for out Poets including Browning, Kingsley, Yeats, Lanier and Lindsay to say and write about. Among our readers are Richard Mitchley and Ghizela Rowe. The tracks are; September - An Introduction; September 1st 1802 By William Wordsworth; In September By Amy Levy; Sonnet XXL, Sacred To The Memory Of Edward Spedding Who Died September 3rd 1832 B...

In Robert Browning's "Mr. Sludge, 'The Medium,'" the poem captures the intricate dance between the charlatanism of spiritualism and the psychological complexities of its practitioners. Browning employs dramatic monologue'—a hallmark of his style'—allowing readers to penetrate the mind of Sludge, a dubious medium, as he grapples with his own deceit and the darker implications of his craft. Set against the backdrop of the Victorian era's fascination with spiritualism, the poem critiques the ...

Christmas eve is a Victorian-era religious poem that explores faith, doubt, and spiritual interpretation through a reflective and visionary narrative. It stands as an important example of 19th-century English poetry that engages with religion and philosophical inquiry, examining the tension between belief and skepticism. The poem presents a symbolic spiritual journey across different settings that represent contrasting theological perspectives. Through this structure, it addresses question...

The Complete Poems of Robert Browning is an exhaustive anthology of the Victorian poet's works, showcasing his innovative dramatic monologues and intricate narrative poetry. This compilation spans 22 poetry collections, encapsulating themes of love, morality, and the duality of human nature, all conveyed through Browning's distinctive lyricism and rich characterizations. His use of varied forms and rhythms reflects the complexities of the Victorian era while engaging with philosophical and...

The egotism of the Ferrara husband outraged at the gentle wife because she is as gracious toward those who rendered her small courtesies, and seemed as thankful to them as she was to him for his gift of a nine-hundred-years-old name, opens up for inspection the heart of a husband at a time when men exercised complete control over their wives, and could satisfy their jealous, selfish instincts by any cruel methods they chose to adopt, with no one to say them "nay." The highly developed arti...

Unicorn_ A Mythological Investigation, The by Robert Brown offers a concentrated, compelling experience within fiction / mystery & detective. This concise work presents carefully drawn characters and purposeful plotting that together explore themes of choice, consequence, and human connection. The prose is precise and economical, balancing vivid scenes with clear pacing to maintain narrative momentum. Ideal for readers seeking a thoughtful, accessible read, the book is well-suited to book ...

Pippa Passes was a dramatic piece, as much play as poetry, by Robert Browning published in 1841 as the first volume of his Bells and Pomegranates series. The author described the work as the first of a series of dramatic pieces. His original idea was of a young, innocent girl, moving unblemished through the crime-ridden neighbourhoods of Asolo. The work caused outrage when it was first published, due to the matter-of-fact portrayals of many of the area's more disreputable characters – nota...

This highly practical book brings together the elements of legislation, Code of Practice, Memorandum, Government Circulars and relevant case law, policy and AMPH regulations that trainees are required to get to grips with to pass the course and practice as a registered Mental Health Professional.This fully-revised fifth edition is an essential guide for practising AMHPs, or those currently in training. With extensive appendices which cover Mental Health Act Assessm...