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A Sea Unto Itself
A brilliant strategic move threatens the core of Britain’s strength in the East... It is 1799. The year before, Napoleon Bonaparte led a large expeditionary force across the Mediterranean to conquer Egypt, where he remains. Though it seems impossible, fears arise that he is using Egypt as a stepping stone for invasion of Britain’s colonies in India, which could deprive England of the great source of its wealth and devastate her ability to continue the war against her revolutionary enemy. Charles Edgemont, newly appointed Captain of the Frigate Cassandra is ordered on what he initially considers a fool’s errand to the foot of the Red Sea. He finds an under-strength crew on the point of ...
Sails on the Horizon
“Inspired by the salty tales of seasoned maritime novelists C. S. Forester and Patrick O’Brian, [Worrall] delicately balances action and adventure with introspection. . . . Fans of seafaring military sagas will welcome [Sails on the Horizon].”—Booklist The year is 1797. Napoleon Buonaparte is racking up impressive wins in the field against the enemies of revolutionary France, while on the seas England is putting up a staunch resistance. Twenty-five-year-old Charles Edgemont is second lieutenant aboard the British ship Argonaut. When orders come for the Argonaut to engage in an all-but-suicidal maneuver to prevent the escape of Spanish ships off the coast of Portugal, he leads his gun...
Any Approaching Enemy
A desperate search for the one man who could turn the tide of war... 1798. The war between England and revolutionary France has reached a stalemate. With rumours swirling that the French are secretly amassing a powerful fleet, the Admiralty dispatches Rear Admiral Horatio Nelson to investigate. But after a ferocious storm blindsides the squadron, Nelson’s flagship and two other ships go missing... Putting his career on the line by disobeying direct orders, Captain Charles Edgemont sets out in pursuit of Nelson and the French fleet on a treacherous voyage. As circumstances grow dire and require heroic action, the fate of the crucial battle effectively lies in Edgemont’s hands – as does the course of history. A swashbuckling tale of brave men and thrilling naval assaults, perfect for fans of Patrick O’Brian, C. S. Forester and Dewey Lambdin. Praise for Jay Worrall ‘Combining engaging characters, witty dialogue and rousing action, Worrall’s nautical series continues its promising start’ Publishers Weekly ‘Jay Worrall depicts the hearts and minds of the late eighteenth century with a facility I have seldom seen equaled’ David Poyer, author of That Anvil of Our Souls
Proofs and Refutations
Proofs and Refutations is for those interested in the methodology, philosophy and history of mathematics.
Lewis Hamilton
The biography of the record-breaking world champion After equalling Michael Schumacher's records in both race wins, and world titles, in 2020, Lewis Hamilton became the joint-most successful racing driver of all time - and the most dominant and successful Briton ever to drive in Formula 1. Hamilton's debut season in 2007 won him fans around the world, and his place in Formula 1 history was sealed the following year when he became the youngest ever world champion. In the years since, he has created headlines on and off the track with his rivalries with Max Verstappen, Nico Rosberg and Sebastian Vettel and relationships that have landed him on the front pages of the tabloids. However, despite the media glare, he has continued to prove his incredible talent and tenacity and remains utterly dominant in his sport. In this insightful biography, bestselling sports author Frank Worrall traces the slipstream of Hamilton's incredible career as the fastest driver on the planet. This is the story of the young man who went from being the rookie Sir Jackie Stewart said 'has rewritten the rule book' to a world champion many times over, and become Britain's greatest ever sportsman in the process.
Arguing about Science
This title offers a selection of thought-provoking articles that examine a broad range of issues, from the demarcation problem, induction and explanation to contemporary issues such as the relationship between science and race and gender, and science and religion
The Poet and the Murderer: A True Story of Verse, Violence and the Art of Forgery (Text Only)
The true story of a brilliantly forged Emily Dickinson poem sold at Sotheby’s in 1997. The author’s detective work led him across America to a prison cell in Salt Lake City, where the world’s greatest literary forger, Mark Hofmann, is serving a life sentence for double-murder.
Introduction to Criminal Justice
Introduction to Criminal Justice is the perfect text for students who are interested in pursuing a career in criminal justice and for those who simply want to learn more about the criminal justice system. The authors' combined experience of more than 50 years in teaching introduction to criminal justice as well as working in the field -- Bohm as a correctional officer and Haley as a police officer -- come through in their accessible yet comprehensive presentation. They make it easy for readers to understand that much of what the public "knows" about criminal justice in the United States is myth, and help students learn the truth about the U.S. criminal justice system.
