John Leonard was a voracious critical omnivore, exploring culture, politics, television, books, and the media with sharp insight. He contributed to numerous prestigious publications, leaving a significant mark with his analytical prowess and distinctive voice. Leonard also authored fiction and essay collections, demonstrating a broad literary scope. His extensive writings on television were particularly noted for their depth and originality. His contributions to literary criticism and cultural commentary remain highly regarded for their intellectual rigor.
Salute examines why England's footballers made a gesture that would haunt them for the rest of their days. To Hitler, England's Nazi salute in the Olympic Stadium, Berlin, was a propaganda victory. Discover how botched British diplomacy amid the political flashpoints of the 1930s led to shame for English footballers.
Flight to Bogota charts an infamous episode in sports history, when UK footballers turned their backs on club and country before the 1950 World Cup for a sporting El Dorado. England's Neil Franklin led the rebellion, only to return home with his career in tatters. But the players' vociferous defence of their behaviour enlightened a shocked nation.
James Marshall is a successful defence attorney, close to making partner at his firm, having never lost a case. He enjoys the spoils of success, but his ambitions and his work have destroyed his marriage. Since this breakdown, he has struggled to balance his life, scarcely seeing his young children, but his parents remain a solid support in his life, and his passion for his work has kept him going. Through his work, he thought he'd seen the worst that humanity had to offer, until the day a vengeful former client attacks his parents. Terrified for his family, Marshall finds himself making a list of the worst people he's defended, guilty people he had successfully kept out of prison, before tracking each of them down, intent on finding the culprit.
Compiled by the Dark Poet Princess, Xtina Marie, here are sixteen delectably horrific tales of the sinister side of dark romance, where not everything is hearts and flowers and moonlight strolls hand-in-hand with your beautiful soulmate...The phenomenal anthology - named in honor of that unique part of the female anatomy believed by some to summon Satan himself - overflows with the darkest storytelling and the brightest talent on the independent writing scene today... Madison Estes, John Leonard, J.N. Cameron, Arista Cyrene, Steve Wands, Joe Palumbo, Jeremy Billingsley, James Pyles, Micah Castle, Glen Damien Campbell, Tiffany Michelle Brown, Candace Gleave, David Turnbull, Vivian Kasley, Aric Davis, and Jonathan Walter
DS Tom Draven is a well-respected police officer in the Serious Crimes Unit. It is a stressful job and it's not surprising that he sometimes fails to put enough energy into his relationship with his girlfriend, Jess, and often has to let her down at the last minute when work calls. But when he starts to lose track of whole chunks of time, he begins to wonder if his mind is playing tricks on him.When Tom starts to discover items belonging to him at a series of unconnected killings, he becomes convinced that someone is trying to fit him up. Tom knows he is innocent, but the forensic evidence is compelling, and he is arrested and charged with murder.Events take a twisted and sinister turn as the dedicated and brilliant detective finds himself caught up in a tense and psychologically compelling battle with an equally clever and ruthless criminal.As the trial commences, it becomes apparent that only one of them can win, and Tom must fight for his liberty and his life...
The Gold Fields of the Klondike - Fortune Seekers' Guide to the Yukon Region of Alaska and British America is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1897. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.
Oliver Bennett was only five years old when his mother was brutally raped and murdered and he came face to face with her killer.Oliver has a strong and loving relationship with his father, but his childhood is deeply troubled despite psychological therapy and counselling. When Oliver decides to join the police force, his father is hopeful that Oliver has found a way to come to terms with his mother's death.But Mary Bennett's killer has been released into the community after serving a life sentence. A murderer is free to live his life despite having cruelly ended a mother's life and forever blighted a child's future.Has Oliver joined the police to dedicate his life to law and order, or does he have a more sinister motivation?
A biography of the former Stoke City manager, charting how he reversed the fortunes of an ailing football club. An advocate of free-flowing football and uncompromising defence, 'Waddo' reinvigorated old pros, inspired young stars and led his club to its first major trophy. He did so as director of what he fondly called 'a working man's ballet'.
John Leonard was a gifted Gaelic football goalkeeper who had the misfortune to reach his prime at the same time, and in the same county, as one of the all-time greats: Stephen Cluxton. This is an account of his life in and out of sport.
Leading critic John Leonard explores the writings of John Milton from his early poetry to his major prose.