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James Hilton

    September 9, 1900 – December 20, 1954

    James crafts compelling narratives that often draw from his deep engagement with martial arts. His writing style is characterized by a brisk pace and vivid action sequences, reflecting his extensive training and knowledge across various combat disciplines. Through his thrilling stories, he explores themes of courage, determination, and confronting danger. His literary world offers readers intense experiences and memorable protagonists.

    James Hilton
    Good-bye, Mr. Chips, and Other Stories
    Lost horizon: The classic tale of Shangri-La
    Lost Horizon (Hardback)
    Random Harvest
    Ten Traits of Resilience
    Leading from the Edge
    • 2023

      Terry

      • 204 pages
      • 8 hours of reading

      The book is a significant work in English literature, recognized for its historical importance. Alpha Editions has undertaken the preservation of this classic by republishing it in a modern, clear, and readable format, ensuring its accessibility for both present and future generations. The text has been carefully reformatted, retyped, and redesigned, rather than being a mere scanned copy, highlighting a commitment to maintaining the integrity of the original work.

      Terry
    • 2023

      Blood and Silver

      • 580 pages
      • 21 hours of reading

      The story follows ex-soldier Danny Gunn, who returns to Miami with his brother Clay after the brutal murder of his girlfriend, Chrissie Haims. As they navigate the chaos left in her wake, the brothers delve into a world of violence and intrigue, uncovering dark secrets that threaten their lives. The narrative explores themes of brotherhood, revenge, and the haunting consequences of past actions, as Danny confronts his own demons while seeking justice for Chrissie.

      Blood and Silver
    • 2022
    • 2021

      The narrative follows an English diplomat navigating between past and present, showcasing his likable character development. While the supporting characters—his girlfriend, father, mother, wife, and son—are less fully realized, they contribute to the protagonist's growth. The story offers a reflective view of life in England, capturing the bewildering changes experienced by a generation caught in transition.

      Time and Time again
    • 2020

      The book is recognized for its significant contribution to literature, making it a valuable resource for scholars and future generations. It has been reproduced in its original print format, intentionally preserving any marks or annotations to maintain its authentic nature. This approach ensures that the book's historical context and original presentation are honored, allowing readers to appreciate its true essence.

      Chronograms Continued And Concluded More Than 5000 In Number A Supplement-Volume To Chronograms
    • 2020

      Chronograms

      5000 And More In Number, Excerpted Out Of Various Authors And Collected At Many Places

      • 608 pages
      • 22 hours of reading

      Valued by academicians and scholars, this book is recognized for its significant contribution to literature. It serves as an essential resource for future generations, preserved in its original print format. Any marks or annotations present are intentionally included to maintain the authenticity of the text, ensuring that its historical context and original essence are not lost over time.

      Chronograms
    • 2020

      Riding the Waves

      • 192 pages
      • 7 hours of reading

      In this positive and inspiring book, James Hilton, author of Leading from the Edge and Ten Traits of Resilience, explores how primary and secondary school leaders can find fulfilment in their challenging roles in order to lead their schools successfully. Career satisfaction is central to leading a happy, healthy and effective school, but recognising the positive aspects of school leadership can be difficult at a time of extreme pressure, high accountability, constant change and seemingly impossible demands. Riding the Waves offers practical strategies, advice, reflective questions and activities for developing the fulfilling aspects of school leadership to carry school leaders through these challenging times. James Hilton explores how school leaders can enhance their mental health and wellbeing and their work-life balance by building effective relationships, nurturing talent, celebrating achievements, feeling in control and, importantly, taking a break. With a foreword by Mary Myatt and interviews with a number of education experts, this book is a must-read for all current and aspiring school leaders who wish to thrive in their careers and build a happier and healthier school environment for the benefit of teachers, pupils, parents and the wider school community.

      Riding the Waves
    • 2018

      Lost Horizon (Large Print Edition)

      • 352 pages
      • 13 hours of reading

      Set against the backdrop of the Tibetan mountains, the story introduces readers to a mystical utopia known as Shangri-La, a lamasery that embodies peace and harmony. The narrative follows a group of Westerners who, after a plane crash, discover this hidden paradise and confront the allure of eternal youth and the challenges of their own desires. Themes of adventure, spirituality, and the quest for meaning intertwine as the characters navigate the complexities of life in this enchanting realm.

      Lost Horizon (Large Print Edition)
    • 2018

      Pray for Death (A Gunn Brothers Thriller)

      • 366 pages
      • 13 hours of reading

      A heart pounding thriller for fans of Lee Child, Matt Hilton and James Hilton. Celine Chavez is the closest thing to a daughter that Clay Gunn has. But now she has disappeared while vacationing in Mexico. Clay and his brother Danny must venture into the ultra-violent world of the Mexican criminal underworld to bring her home. From the bright lights of Cancun to a living nightmare in the wildest jungles of the Yucatan, the Gunn brothers face the direst of enemies yet. One thing is for sure: if they survive, the Gunn brothers will never be the same again.

      Pray for Death (A Gunn Brothers Thriller)