Download or read book The Siege of Reading written by M. C. Barrès-Baker and published by eBooksLib. This book was released on 2004 with total page 233 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In April 1643 a Parliamentarian army commanded by the Earl of Essex set out to besiege the Royalist stronghold of Reading as a preliminary to attacking Charles I's capital of Oxford. Although the army succeeded in taking Reading, a combination of inadequate supplies, poor weather, epidemic disease and Royalist raids prevented the hoped for advance on Oxford and eventually led to the virtual disintegration of what its commander described as "the bravest Army in Christendom." Using contemporary accounts by eyewitnesses and Parliamentarian and Royalist journalists wherever possible, this book tells the story of the failure of the Earl of Essex's 1643 spring offensive, concentrating in particular on a day-by-day account of the 12-day siege of Reading, now largely forgotten but on which "the eye of the whole kingdom was fixed" in late April 1643. Malcolm Barres-Baker was born in London and educated at Dr. Challoner's Grammar School, Amersham, Wadham College Oxford and King's College London. After spells as a teacher and proofreader he now works for a museum in West London. Although he has written historical articles for several magazines, produced a number of pamphlets on places in the London Borough of Brent and contributed a small box on the Special Operations Executive to a guidebook to Albania, this is his first book. He has been interested in military history since childhood, and in the English Civil War since studying it for 'A' Level between 1974 and 1976.
Download or read book The Well of Lost Plots written by Jasper Fforde and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2004-08-03 with total page 406 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The third novel in the New York Times bestselling Thursday Next series is “great fun—especially for those with a literary turn of mind and a taste for offbeat comedy” (The Washington Post Book World). “Delightful . . . the well of Fforde’s imagination is bottomless.”—People “Fforde creates a literary reality that is somewhere amid a triangulation of Douglas Adams, Monty Python, and Miss Marple.”—The Denver Post With the 923rd Annual Bookworld Awards just around the corner and an unknown villain wreaking havoc in Jurisfiction, what could possibly be next for Detective Thursday Next? Protecting the world’s greatest literature—not to mention keeping up with Miss Havisham—is tiring work for an expectant mother. And Thursday can definitely use a respite. So what better hideaway than inside the unread and unreadable Caversham Heights, a cliché-ridden pulp mystery in the hidden depths of the Well of Lost Plots, where all unpublished books reside? But peace and quiet remain elusive for Thursday, who soon discovers that the Well itself is a veritable linguistic free-for-all, where grammasites run rampant, plot devices are hawked on the black market, and lousy books—like Caversham Heights—are scrapped for salvage. To top it off, a murderer is stalking Jurisfiction personnel and nobody is safe—least of all Thursday. Don’t miss any of Jasper Fforde’s delightfully entertaining Thursday Next novels: THE EYRE AFFAIR • LOST IN A GOOD BOOK • THE WELL OF LOST PLOTS • SOMETHING ROTTEN • FIRST AMONG SEQUELS • ONE OF OUR THURSDAYS IS MISSING • THE WOMAN WHO DIED A LOT
Download or read book Historic England Reading written by Marion Field and published by Amberley Publishing Limited. This book was released on 2018-07-15 with total page 143 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An illustrated history of one of Britain’s finest major towns – Reading. Using photographs taken from the unique Historic England Archive.
Download or read book Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda written by Swami Vivekananda and published by Partha Sinha. This book was released on 2019-11-27 with total page 2784 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Text from all nine volumes of Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda as well some unpublished material is available here. All proceeds are donated to Advaita Ashrama, India
Download or read book Critical Perspectives on Sam Selvon written by Susheila Nasta and published by Lynne Rienner Publishers. This book was released on 1988 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This groundbreaking study of prolific Trinidadian writer Sam Selvon includes background essays, interviews with Selvon, and critical assessments of his ten novels and collected short stories. An extensive bibliography and notes on the contributors are included. In addition to Sam Selvon, the contributors to the work include Whitney Balliett, Harold Barratt, Edward Baugh, Frank Birbalsingh, E.K. Brathwaite, Edith Efron, Michel Fabre, Anson Gonzalez, Louis James, George Lamming, Bruce F. Macdonald, Peter Nazareth, V.S. Naipaul, Sandra Paquet, Jeremy Poynting, Isabel Quigley, Kenneth Ramchand, Eric Roach, Gordon Rohlehr, Andrew Salkey, Clancy Sigal, Derek Walcott, Edward Wilson, and Francis Wyndham
Download or read book Ireland and India written by M. Silvestri and published by Springer. This book was released on 2009-10-22 with total page 326 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Through a consideration of historical memory, commemoration and the 'imagined communities' of nationalism, Ireland and India examines three aspects of Ireland's imperial history: relationships between Irish and Indian nationalists, the construction of Irishmen as imperial heroes, and the commemoration of an Irish regiment's mutiny in India.
Download or read book The Family Of Brice and Cathy Alvord written by Brice Alvord and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2012-01-19 with total page 445 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is history of 47 generations of our family. Complete with pedigree trees and individual data.
Download or read book Official Gazette of the United States Patent Office written by United States. Patent Office and published by . This book was released on 1963 with total page 1968 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Letters Fifth Series written by Swami Vivekananda and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2023-10-01 with total page 282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A sacred exchange of wisdom and compassion with the Letters-Fifth Series, a literary gem meticulously crafted by the revered Swami Vivekananda. Within the pages of this extraordinary collection, the reader is transported into an intimate world of heartfelt correspondence, where Swami Vivekananda's words transcend time and space, offering solace, guidance, and profound insights. Each letter is a radiant thread, intricately woven with love, compassion, and unwavering devotion. With profound eloquence, Swami Vivekananda addresses individual concerns, doubts, and struggles, offering personalized guidance and support on the path of self-realization. These letters form a sacred bond between teacher and student, forging a deep connection that transcends the limitations of physical presence. Swami Vivekananda's words become a lifeline, providing solace and inspiration to those who seek spiritual growth amidst the challenges of everyday life. Through the Letters-Fifth Series, the reader is invited to witness the transformative power of divine guidance and the profound impact it can have on the seeker's journey.
Download or read book Works Of Swami Vivekananda Vol IX written by Swami Vivekananda and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2023-10-01 with total page 646 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Works of Swami Vivekananda Volume-IX, renowned philosopher and spiritual leader Swami Vivekananda presents a captivating collection of his thoughts, teachings, and discourses that offer profound insights into the realms of spirituality and self-realization. This unique volume serves as a guiding light, illuminating the path toward understanding the true nature of existence and the ultimate purpose of human life. With eloquence and depth, Swami Vivekananda delves into various philosophical topics, exploring the interconnectedness of religions, the power of meditation, and the transformative potential of self-discipline. The book reveals the essence of Vedanta philosophy and its application in contemporary life, emphasizing the importance of universal harmony, selfless service, and the pursuit of knowledge. Works of Swami Vivekananda Volume-IX is a literary treasure that encapsulates the timeless wisdom of a great spiritual luminary.
Download or read book The Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda Volume 9 written by Swami Vivekananda and published by Advaita Ashrama (A publication branch of Ramakrishna Math, Belur Math). This book was released on with total page 374 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Published by Advaita Ashrama, a publication house of Ramakrishna Math, Belur Math, this is Volume 9 of the nine volume series constituting 'The Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda'. In these volumes we have not only a gospel to the world at large, but also, to its own children, the Charter of the Hindu faith. For the first time in history, Hinduism itself forms here the subject of generalization of a Hindu mind of the highest order. What Hinduism had needed was the organizing and consolidating of its own idea, a rock where she could lie at anchor, and an authoritative utterance in which she might recognise herself. What the world had needed was a faith that had no fear of truth. Both are found in the words and writings of Swami Vivekananda. It is the latest gospel of a modern Prophet of religion and spirituality to the mankind.
Download or read book Radio Empire written by Daniel Ryan Morse and published by Columbia University Press. This book was released on 2020-11-10 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Initially created to counteract broadcasts from Nazi Germany, the BBC’s Eastern Service became a cauldron of global modernism and an unlikely nexus of artistic exchange. Directed at an educated Indian audience, its programming provided remarkable moments: Listeners in India heard James Joyce reading from Finnegans Wake on the eve of independence, as well as the literary criticism of E. M. Forster and the works of Indian writers living in London. In Radio Empire, Daniel Ryan Morse demonstrates the significance of the Eastern Service for global Anglophone literature and literary broadcasting. He traces how modernist writers used radio to experiment with form and introduce postcolonial literature to global audiences. While innovative authors consciously sought to incorporate radio’s formal features into the novel, literature also exerted a reciprocal and profound influence on twentieth-century broadcasting. Reading Joyce and Forster alongside Attia Hosain, Mulk Raj Anand, and Venu Chitale, Morse demonstrates how the need to appeal to listeners at the edges of the empire pushed the boundaries of literary work in London, inspired high-cultural broadcasting in England, and formed an invisible but influential global network. Adding a transnational perspective to scholarship on radio modernism, Radio Empire demonstrates how the history of broadcasting outside of Western Europe offers a new understanding of the relationship between colonial center and periphery.
Download or read book Catalogue of Copyright Entries written by Library of Congress. Copyright Office and published by . This book was released on 1941 with total page 746 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Catalog of Copyright Entries New Series written by Library of Congress. Copyright Office and published by Copyright Office, Library of Congress. This book was released on 1940 with total page 2230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Includes Part 1, Books, Group 1, Nos. 1-12 (1940-1943)
Download or read book Works Of Swami Vivekananda Vol VIII written by Swami Vivekananda and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2023-10-01 with total page 506 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Works of Swami Vivekananda Volume VII is a great example of this revered Indian philosopher, thinker, and spiritual leader's deep knowledge and spiritual insights. Swami Vivekananda talks about the nature of God, the power of meditation, and the meaning of spiritual experiences in a number of essays, talks, and discourses that make you think. He explains the basic ideas of Vedanta, focusing on how the human soul (Atman) and the cosmic consciousness (Brahman) are always one. The book also gives advice on how to live a purposeful and important life based on practical spirituality. In this amazing book, Swami Vivekananda's timeless lessons continue to inspire readers and encourage them to go on a deep inner journey of self-discovery and spiritual enlightenment.
Download or read book Epistles Fourth Series written by Swami Vivekananda and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2023-10-01 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Epistles-Fourth Series, which was written by the revered Swami Vivekananda, is a deep piece of writing that takes you into the sacred world of wisdom and self-reflection. Within the pages of this spiritual masterpiece, the reader is gently embraced by timeless truths and heartfelt advice that are shared through the personal means of letters. These letters act as holy bridges between teacher and student, bridging the gap between them and shedding light on the inner landscape of a spiritual path. Through these letters, the reader is gently led to find their own holy nature and realize what they are capable of. This piece of literature is like a kind friend who walks with the seeker through the ups and downs of the spiritual journey. Every time the reader turns a page, they are reminded of their own inner divinity and encouraged to walk the road to self-realization with courage, faith, and a strong sense of commitment.
Download or read book Geological Hazards in the UK written by D.P. Giles and published by Geological Society of London. This book was released on 2020-06-09 with total page 499 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The UK is perhaps unique globally in that it presents the full spectrum of geological time, stratigraphy and associated lithologies within its boundaries. With this wide range of geological assemblages comes a wide range of geological hazards, whether they be geophysical (earthquakes, effects of volcanic eruptions, tsunami, landslides), geotechnical (collapsible, compressible, liquefiable, shearing, swelling and shrinking soils), geochemical (dissolution, radon and methane gas hazards) or georesource related (coal, chalk and other mineral extraction). An awareness of these hazards and the risks that they pose is a key requirement of the engineering geologist. The Geological Society considered that a Working Party Report would help to put the study and assessment of geohazards into the wider social context, helping the engineering geologist to better communicate the issues concerning geohazards in the UK to the client and the public. This volume sets out to define and explain these geohazards, to detail their detection, monitoring and management and to provide a basis for further research and understanding.
