Download or read book The Day the King Died written by Jim Morris and published by Waterside Press. This book was released on 2015 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There was a quaint British convention under which executions were stopped and sentence commuted if scheduled to take place on the day the sovereign died. Alfred Moore was doubly unfortunate: still protesting his innocence he was on the scaffold an hour before the death of King George VI was announced. Here, Jim Morris re-assesses the evidence in this case of the double murder of two police officers and shows why the trial at Leeds Assizes was a travesty of justice - packed with mistakes, inaccuracies, dubious recollections and supposition. Set against the social backdrop of 1950s West Yorkshire, the book stresses the need for caution where witness accounts may be driven by preconceptions or 'fit' too tidily and adds to the voices of those calling for justice in a case in which prosecutors almost certainly got the wrong man. 'I read the book with a growing sense of disquiet and unease and was left with a feeling that a terrible miscarriage of justice might well have occurred': Campbell Malone."

Download or read book The Good The Bad and The Ugly 175 Western Novels Short Stories in One Edition written by Mark Twain and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-11-27 with total page 15304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The anthology 'The Good, The Bad and The Ugly - 175+ Western Novels & Short Stories in One Edition' presents an unparalleled compilation, showcasing the vast landscapes of the American West through the prism of over forty authors eyes. This diverse collection spans the spectrum from the gritty realism of pioneer life to the mythic valorization of the cowboy ethos, exploring themes of adventure, lawlessness, and the human struggle against natural elements. The variegated literary styles, including the refined prose of Twain, the rugged simplicity of London, and the narrative ingenuity of Harte, underscore the multifaceted nature of Western storytelling. These stories capture the spirit of an era, offering readers a mosaic of courageous heroes, nefarious outlaws, and spirited pioneers navigating the rugged terrains of life in Western America. The backgrounds of the contributing authors encompass a broad spectrum of American literature, from the well-known figures such as Mark Twain and Jack London to less visible but equally significant writers like William Patterson White and Marah Ellis Ryan. Collectively, they represent a formidable assembly weaving together the historical, cultural, and literary movements of their time. Each contributes a unique voice to the exploration of the Western frontier, reflecting their personal experiences, imaginations, and the zeitgeist of the late 19th to early 20th centuries. This confluence of diverse perspectives provides a rich, nuanced understanding of the Western genre, inviting readers to ponder the complexities of frontier life and the enduring appeal of Western narratives. 'The Good, The Bad and The Ugly - 175+ Western Novels & Short Stories in One Edition' is an essential anthology for readers seeking to immerse themselves in the expansive world of Western literature. It offers a unique opportunity to traverse the wide-ranging landscapes of human emotion and adventure, curated through the lenses of masters in the genre. This collection is a treasure trove for students, scholars, and aficionados of American literature and history, promising a deeper appreciation of the Western ethos and its impact on American cultural identity. It beckons readers to explore the myriad of stories that paint a vivid tableau of the American West, a testament to the enduring legacy of its narratives.

Download or read book Amballore Thoma written by Jose Thekkumthala and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2018-03-23 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is an extraordinary story of ordinary people. It has unforgettable moments of success, failure, humility, arrogance, gratitude, and greed. One might find shades of his or her life-story within these pages. Thoma is exiled from his parental home in Amballore by his siblings, an astonishing instance of proverbial backstab. He hits the street with his wife, Ann, and children. They drift from rental to rental, and end up in Mannuthy. Chettiar, the landlord, a distortion in the four-dimensional space continuum, takes control of Thoma’s life. Ann deploys the weapon of prayer to steer the family away from the traps that Fate arrayed in an unending line. Old man Death hauls Thoma and Ann in the evening of their lives. Thoma’s long arm reaches out from beyond the grave to serve justice to his younger children. Josh encounters Thoma’s and Ann’s ghosts, and comes across the mysterious September full moon massacres of Mannuthy’s young women. The novel embraces multiple genres to present a gripping story of horror and suspense. It seamlessly delves into surreal elements, draping the story in magical realism, seemingly acknowledging the necessity of the supernatural to explain the reality of life.

Download or read book The Wailing written by Kalim Ansari and published by Partridge Publishing. This book was released on 2017-04-21 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Anamika dies in a car accident right after the office party. The same night, Ajay starts getting nightmares which later turn into hallucinations. While fingers are pointed at Ajay for her death, he is convinced that the sinister apparition belongs to her. Unable to explain the reason to his wife Maya, he seeks help from his psychiatrist friend Ashok. The events take a macabre turn when this unnatural dark force threatens his life and everything that he cares for.

Download or read book The Thing Around Your Neck written by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and published by Knopf Canada. This book was released on 2010-06-01 with total page 11 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: These twelve dazzling stories from Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie — the Orange Broadband Prize–winning author of Half of a Yellow Sun — are her most intimate works to date. In these stories Adichie turns her penetrating eye to the ties that bind men and women, parents and children, Nigeria and the United States. In “A Private Experience,” a medical student hides from a violent riot with a poor Muslim woman, and the young mother at the centre of “Imitation” finds her comfortable life in Philadelphia threatened when she learns that her husband has moved his mistress into their Lagos home. Searing and profound, suffused with beauty, sorrow and longing, this collection is a resounding confirmation of Adichie’s prodigious literary powers.

Download or read book COWBOY S LOVE written by Victoria Pade and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2011-07-15 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: LOVE THAT COWBOY! He was mile-wile shoulders and rakish cowboy charm. He was her first love. Her heart and soul. And abandoning Clint Culhane was the hardest thing young Savannah Heller had ever done. Until, fifteen years later, she came back to Elk Creek—and the anguish in Clint's eyes…. Could Clint forgive the guilty secret that had wrenched her from his arms? Would she ever taste his precious kisses again? Or would Savannah have to leave her beloved cowboy behind…the second time around? A RANCHING FAMILY Though scattered by years and tears, the Heller clan share mile-deep roots in one Wyoming ranch—and a singular talent for lassoing the unlikeliest hearts.

Download or read book The Big Bad Book of Bill written by Lawrance Binda and published by iUniverse. This book was released on with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Download or read book All the Wrong Places written by Joy Fielding and published by Ballantine Books. This book was released on 2019-03-12 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Four women—friends, family, rivals—turn to online dating for companionship, only to find themselves in the crosshairs of a tech-savvy killer using an app to target his victims in this harrowing thriller from the New York Times bestselling author of See Jane Run and The Bad Daughter. Online dating is risky—will that message be a sweet greeting or an unsolicited lewd photo? Will he be as handsome in real life as he is in his photos, or were they taken ten years and twenty pounds ago? And when he asks you to go home with him, how do you know it’s safe? The man calling himself “Mr. Right Now” in his profile knows that his perfect hair, winning smile, and charming banter put women at ease, silencing any doubts they might have about going back to his apartment. There, he has a special evening all planned out: steaks, wine, candlelight . . . and, by the end of the night, pain and a slow, agonizing death. Driven to desperation—by divorce, boredom, infidelity, a beloved husband’s death—a young woman named Paige, her cousin and rival Heather, her best friend, Chloe, and her mother, Joan, all decide to try their hand at online dating. They each download an app, hoping to right-swipe their way to love and happiness. But one of them unwittingly makes a date with the killer, starting the clock on a race to save her life. New York Times bestselling author Joy Fielding has written a complex, electrifying thriller about friendship, jealousy, and passion—a deadly combination.

Download or read book Complete Novels written by R. M. Ballantyne and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2022-11-13 with total page 13417 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This edition includes: The Coral Island Snowflakes and Sunbeams (The Young Fur Traders) Ungava Martin Rattler The Dog Crusoe and his Master The World of Ice The Gorilla Hunters The Golden Dream The Red Eric Away in the Wilderness Fighting the Whales The Wild Man of the West Fast in the Ice Gascoyne The Lifeboat Chasing the Sun Freaks on the Fells The Lighthouse Fighting The Flames Silver Lake Deep Down Shifting Winds Hunting the Lions Over the Rocky Mountains Saved by the Lifeboat Erling the Bold The Battle and the Breeze The Cannibal Islands Lost in the Forest Digging for Gold Sunk at Sea The Floating Light of the Goodwin Sands The Iron Horse The Norsemen in the West The Pioneers Black Ivory Life in the Red Brigade Fort Desolation The Pirate City The Story of the Rock Rivers of Ice Under the Waves The Settler and the Savage In the Track of the Troops Jarwin and Cuffy Philosopher Jack Post Haste The Lonely Island The Red Man's Revenge My Doggie and I The Giant of the North The Madman and the Pirate The Battery and the Boiler The Thorogood Family The Young Trawler Dusty Diamonds, Cut and Polished Twice Bought The Island Queen The Rover of the Andes The Prairie Chief The Lively Poll Red Rooney The Big Otter The Fugitives Blue Lights The Middy and the Moors The Eagle Cliff The Crew of the Water Wagtail Blown to Bits The Garret and the Garden Jeff Benson Charlie to the Rescue The Coxswain's Bride The Buffalo Runners The Hot Swamp Hunted and Harried The Walrus Hunters Wrecked but not Ruined Six Months at the Cape Memoirs: Personal Reminiscences in Book Making

Download or read book THE WAYS OF THE WILD WEST The Best Ballantyne Westerns written by R. M. Ballantyne and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2023-11-10 with total page 2274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: R. M. Ballantyne is best known for his westerns. As a young boy Ballantyne spent few years on American continent learning the local customs, trading for fur with Native Americans, sleighing and canoeing across the America. These experiences served as a source for his western novels that span from cowboy tales and gold mining stories to tales from Canadian wilderness. Content: Snowflakes and Sunbeams (The Young Fur Traders) The Dog Crusoe and his Master The Golden Dream Away in the Wilderness The Wild Man of the West Silver Lake Over the Rocky Mountains Digging for Gold The Pioneers Fort Desolation The Red Man's Revenge The Prairie Chief Charlie to the Rescue The Buffalo Runners Wrecked but not Ruined

Download or read book Writing Broadcast News written by Mervin Block and published by Bonus Books, Inc.. This book was released on 1997 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The author offers clear advice and examples on broadcast journalism and elements that distinguish writing for broadcast news from writing for print sources.

Download or read book The Dog Crusoe and His Master written by R.M. Ballantyne and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2022-11-13 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the engaging tale of 'The Dog Crusoe and His Master,' R.M. Ballantyne artfully recounts the heartwarming adventures of a fiercely intelligent dog, Crusoe, and his young master Dick. Set against the backdrop of the untamed prairies, this work of fiction captures the intensity of the human-animal bond through nail-biting rescues and shared tribulations. Ballantyne's narrative is rich with vivid descriptions and showcases his ability to weave thrilling action within a framework that appeals to a young audience, all while maintaining the literary traditions of the adventure genre epitomized by the likes of Daniel Defoe, nodding subtly to his iconic character Robinson Crusoe in more than just the canine's name. R.M. Ballantyne's experience as a children's author and accomplished artist permeates the pages of this novel, allowing for multi-layered character development and visually compelling storytelling. The inspiration drawn from his own experiences and his commitment to infusing moral and educational values into his stories gives depth to his characters, both human and canine. His portrayal of Crusoe reflects the Victorian era's romanticized view of loyalty and bravery, impressing upon his young readers the virtues of selflessness and dedication. 'The Dog Crusoe and His Master' will resonate with readers who cherish classic adventure and the exploration of the bonds between a pet and its owner. Ballantyne's adeptness at engaging the emotional and imaginative faculties of his audience makes this book an ideal recommendation for those yearning for an adventure that also imparts timeless values. The narrative promises to inspire and thrill, making it a treasured addition to any young reader's library, as well as to those young at heart who still marvel at stories of loyalty and courage.

Download or read book Hangwoman written by K R Meera and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 2016-07-27 with total page 544 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Grddha Mullick family bursts with marvellous tales of hangmen and hangings in which they figure as eyewitnesses to the momentous events that have shaped the history of the subcontinent. When twenty-two-year-old Chetna Grddha Mullick is appointed the first woman executioner in India, assistant and successor to her father, her life explodes under the harsh lights of television cameras. When the day of the execution arrives, will she bring herself to take a life? Meera’s spectacular imagination turns the story of Chetna’s life into an epic and perverse coming-of-age tale. The lurid pleasures of voyeurism and the punishing ironies of violence are kept in agile balance as the drama hurtles to its inevitable climax.

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