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Michael Roberts

    This author delves into the depths of human experience with remarkable sensitivity and intellectual rigor. His poetry and prose often explore complex themes of identity, faith, and the search for meaning in the modern world. Through precise language and keen observations, he invites readers to contemplate universal questions of existence. His work is celebrated for its ability to weave personal introspection with broader societal and philosophical reflections.

    Shot in Sicily
    The Long Depression
    Illustrated Directory of the US Airforce
    Behind Sacred Walls
    Hot Type, Cold Beer and Bad News: A Cleveland Reporter's Journey Through the 1960s
    Manolo Blahnik Drawings
    • Set in the haunted Loxley Chase, two siblings, James and Emma, stumble upon the ghost of Robin Hood, igniting a quest to combat climate change. Joined by friends and legendary spirits, they seek ancient containers that hold the Earth's power, hidden by wise leaders anticipating humanity's threats to nature. As the Pachamama Protectors, they forge new friendships and confront dark forces, striving to restore balance and safeguard the planet for future generations.

      Pachamama Protectors and the Planetary Pirates2024
    • Options Odyssey

      Unlocking Opportunities in the Stock Market

      • 132 pages
      • 5 hours of reading

      Focusing on the intricacies of options trading, this manual offers a comprehensive exploration of trading strategies tailored for various market conditions and investment objectives. Readers will gain essential knowledge and skills, progressing from fundamental concepts to advanced techniques. The guide equips aspiring traders with the necessary tools to navigate the dynamic financial markets effectively, making it an invaluable resource for those looking to capitalize on stock market opportunities.

      Options Odyssey2024
    • Savannah Girl Novel

      Making the Grade

      • 250 pages
      • 9 hours of reading

      The narrative follows Sarah and her close-knit group of friends, exploring their evolving relationships and personal growth. As they navigate life's challenges together, the bonds of friendship are tested and strengthened, revealing deeper connections and individual journeys. This installment delves into themes of loyalty, love, and the complexities of family dynamics, providing readers with an intimate look at the characters' lives and the trials they face.

      Savannah Girl Novel2023
    • Set against the backdrop of the 1960s in Cleveland, this memoir offers a firsthand perspective from a seasoned journalist navigating the chaos of the era. The author recounts significant events such as civil rights struggles, political corruption, crime, and the impactful Kent State incident, capturing the challenges and excitement of reporting during a time of profound social change. Through personal anecdotes, the book highlights the pivotal role of journalism in documenting history as it unfolds.

      Hot Type, Cold Beer and Bad News: A Cleveland Reporter's Journey Through the 1960s2022
      4.4
    • Capitalism in the 21st Century

      • 240 pages
      • 9 hours of reading

      A sweeping, authoritative and accessible overview of major issues in the global economy from a Marxist perspective

      Capitalism in the 21st Century2022
      3.8
    • Chain and Mace

      • 324 pages
      • 12 hours of reading

      The story follows Shawn and Blakely as they confront a hidden threat to the US posed by enigmatic figures with deceptive appearances. As they race against time, the duo must uncover the truth and strategize to thwart the impending danger, testing their skills and resolve in a high-stakes battle for national security.

      Chain and Mace2021
    • Ransom

      • 80 pages
      • 3 hours of reading

      A FINANCIAL TIMES 'BOOKS OF 2021' PICK Ransom, the new collection from Michael Symmons Roberts, is an intense and vivid exploration of liberty and limit, of what it means to be alive, and searches for the possibility of hope in a fallen, wounded world.

      Ransom2021
      3.4
    • Behind Sacred Walls

      • 350 pages
      • 13 hours of reading

      "When the Roberts family's favorite priest started inviting himself to dine at their dinner table weekly, they were delighted to oblige. Then, when the priest started inviting their teenaged son, Michael, on day trips, they were even more pleased to see their son developing a close friendship with their beloved priest. What the family did not know was that the priest was grooming Robert for what would become years on ongoing sexual abuse. In Behind Sacred Walls, Michael describes how he fell under the control of the priest, who abused him verbally, emotionally, and sexually. It was, the priest told him, God's will that teenager satisfy the priests human needs, and the priest used God and his Michael's parents as psychological weapons to prevent the teen from telling his parents. Even though he was riddled with shame and guilt, Michael saw no way out of the continuing abuse. And most of all, he feared the pain it would cause his parents if they found out. In the end, Roberts tells how he was eventually able to extricate himself from the abusive relationship with the priest. He also relates the years of red tape he encountered in the Catholic Church while seeking justice"--

      Behind Sacred Walls2021
      4.5
    • The Pine Barrens Curse

      • 124 pages
      • 5 hours of reading

      Set in the pine barrens of Southern New Jersey, the narrative explores the intersection of folklore and personal legacy. A man, notorious for his past actions, finds his life intertwined with a devilish local legend that has captivated townspeople for generations. As fate unfolds, Michael's story reignites interest in the age-old folklore, revealing how legends are shaped by individual choices and the enduring power of storytelling.

      The Pine Barrens Curse2020
    • Choose

      How to thrive in a risky world

      • 384 pages
      • 14 hours of reading

      Exploring the theme of self-awareness, this book delves into the consequences of overlooking personal warning signs. It encourages readers to reflect on their own experiences and the costs of ignoring intuition. Through relatable anecdotes and insights, the narrative emphasizes the importance of recognizing and heeding these signals to avoid negative outcomes. Ultimately, it serves as a guide for cultivating mindfulness and making informed choices in life.

      Choose2020
    • Dealing the Cards

      A Savannah Girl Novel

      • 284 pages
      • 10 hours of reading

      The protagonist defies the typical Southern belle archetype, showcasing a complex character marked by significant emotional and physical scars. This third installment of Sarah's journey delves into her unique struggles and resilience, offering a narrative that challenges conventional portrayals and invites readers to explore deeper themes of strength and survival.

      Dealing the Cards2020
    • GingerNutz in Bloom

      • 80 pages
      • 3 hours of reading

      This is the third and final book chronicling the adventures of GingerNutz, the world's first orangutan fashion icon. In this last chapter, she has retired from her fabulously successful supermodel career, transitioning into the role of wildly creative and still jet-setting fashion stylist for Vogue. She falls in love with a humble English countryside cottage, eventually deciding to retire there and focus on tending to her prizewinning garden.

      GingerNutz in Bloom2020
    • How Art Made Pop and Pop Became Art

      • 304 pages
      • 11 hours of reading

      From dada to Gaga and beyond, How Art Made Pop examines the intertwined histories of pop music and the visual arts from the late 1950s to the present day. In particular, this remarkable and definitive study explores in exhaustive detail the exhilarating exchange between the art schools and the pop stars that they nurtured (or, occasionally, expelled). Through a writhing, hedonistic hurly burly of numerous artists and musicians including Marcel Duchamp, the Beatles, Yoko Ono, Andy Warhol, the Velvet Underground, Gilbert & George, Kraftwerk, David Bowie, Richard Hamilton, Roxy Music, Patti Smith, Sex Pistols, Talking Heads, Factory Records, Jean-Michel Basquiat, the KLF and Jay Z amongst others How Art Made Pop encompasses the worldwide history of art school rock, and brings the story up to date by contextualizing the practices of the many contemporary visual artists and artist-musicians still dazzled by pop's vital spark."--Amazon.com.

      How Art Made Pop and Pop Became Art2019
      3.8
    • Gustavas Adolphus

      • 224 pages
      • 8 hours of reading

      The biography explores the significant impact of Gustavus Adolphus on Northern Europe during his reign, highlighting his role in establishing Sweden as a dominant power and his contributions to the Protestant cause in the Thirty Years War. It emphasizes his dual talents as both a skilled administrator and military leader, along with his reforms that shaped modern governance. This revised and expanded edition of a previously unavailable study, authored by a leading historian, offers fresh insights into his influential career.

      Gustavas Adolphus2016
    • The Long Depression

      • 360 pages
      • 13 hours of reading

      Setting out from an unapologetic Marxist perspective, The Long Depression argues that the global economy remains in the throes of a depression. Making the case that the profitability of capital is too low, and the debt built up before the Great Recession too high, leading radical economist Michael Roberts persuasively presents his case that this depression will persist until the profitability of capital is restored through yet another slump.

      The Long Depression2016
      4.3
    • Shot in Sicily

      • 186 pages
      • 7 hours of reading

      Michael Roberts' rich view of Sicily--its people, traditions, and landscape--permeates his photographic work far beyond his well-known work in the fashion world. Spanning two decades, Shot in Sicily traces Roberts' shifting vision of a sensual and ambiguous country. With an occasional nod to Baron Wilhelm von Gloeden's late nineteenth-century images of the Sicilian town of Taormina, and the films of Visconti and Bolognini, Roberts' sense of Sicily moves beyond conventional and touristic aesthetic categories. His camera captures the beauty of youth, crumbling temples, traditional Easter parades and the theater of daily life, and genuinely recreates the allure of Sicily. This monograph is designed by Roberts and features an epilogue/homage by designer Manolo Blahnik.

      Shot in Sicily2007
      4.2
    • In a short Introduction Peter Porter explains the principles which he has followed in making changes to the existing selection and in making his choice of poems which have appeared since the last edition.

      The Faber Book of Modern Verse2003
      3.9
    • The examination of Sweden's rise as a great power in the seventeenth century delves into various factors, including geopolitical, social, and economic influences. It explores the nation's militarization, the role of propaganda and national myths, and how its constitutional framework facilitated an expansionist policy. The analysis includes the empire's administration, provincial interests, and the eventual rapid collapse of Swedish power. This work addresses under-researched topics, providing a comprehensive view of Sweden's imperial experience and its implications for the nation's history.

      The Swedish Imperial Experience 1560 17182003
      3.6
    • Manolo Blahnik Drawings

      • 192 pages
      • 7 hours of reading

      For three decades, Manolo Blahnik_s shoes have held the fashion world spellbound. His sense of the theatrical wedded to the finest materials and superlative craftsmanship inspire fanatical devotion. Diane Von Furstenberg has more than 80 pairs; Paloma Picasso has been fan since the age of 14; and Sarah Jessica Parker, Anna Piaggi and Kate Moss, to name a few, are fellow addicts. Here, collected together for the first time, are over one hundred and twenty exquisite drawings that Blahnik makes at the outset of the design process. These sketches are executed with such exuberance and deftness that they have become as sought-after as the shoes themselves (they often fetch up to £10,000 at charity auctions). Inimitable in style, these drawings, beautifully reproduced in this book with special inks, vividly convey Blahnik_s unique vision.

      Manolo Blahnik Drawings2003
      4.4
    • Pimms Book of Polo

      • 240 pages
      • 9 hours of reading

      This illustrated book celebrates the game of polo, the king of games, now played by over 8000 people in 35 countries. It looks at the history of the sport and the state of the game worldwide, at the players and their ponies, and at the international teams and their tactics.

      Pimms Book of Polo1989
    • Biology for life

      • 410 pages
      • 15 hours of reading

      Biology for Life is the leading text for 14-16 year olds in Caribbean schools. This flexible, attractive text is clear and easy to read, providing material for a wide range of abilities. Biology for life contains practical investigations which give clear instructions, and allow students to work independently of the teacher.

      Biology for life1986
      4.0
    • Biology

      • 338 pages
      • 12 hours of reading

      Developed by leading and highly experienced authors, this series provides complete coverage of all the major GCSE science specifications.

      Biology1986
      3.4
    • This collection appearing for the first time as a paperback, covers the whole field of English comic verse, including nonsense, parody and comic satire, but excluding what is usually called "light verse" of vers de societe

      The Faber Book of Comic Verse1974
      3.9