Michael Russell Books

The next book in the Stefan Gillespie WWII series, German spies in 1941 Ireland and murder and espionage in the Vatican in 1943 German-occupied Rome

1941, and Detective Inspector Stefan Gillespie is ferrying documents between Dublin and war-torn London. When Ireland's greatest actor is arrested in Soho, after the brutal murder of a gay man, Stefan extricates him from an embarrassing situation. But suddenly he is looking at a series of murders, stretching across Britain and Ireland. The deaths were never investigated deeply as dead queers are nobody's priority. And there are reasons to look away now. The Soho victim was a police informant, spying on Nationalist friends and the killer is probably a British soldier. But an identical murder in Malta makes investigation essential. Malta, at the heart of the Mediterranean war, is under siege by German and Italian bombers. Rumours that a British soldier murdered a Maltese teenager can't go unchallenged without damaging loyalty to Britain. Now Britain will cooperate with Ireland to find the killer and Stefan is sent to Malta. The British believe the killer is an Irishman; that's the result they want. And they'd like Stefan to give it to them. But in the dark streets of Valletta there are threats deadlier than German bombs... Praise for Michael Russell 'Complex but compelling . . . utterly vivid and convincing' Independent on Sunday 'A superb, atmospheric thriller' Irish Independent 'A thriller to keep you guessing and gasping' Daily Mail 'Atmospheric' Sunday Times

The next thrilling historical crime novel in the Stefan Gillespie series... The Second World War may well be drawing to a close, but there is still espionage work for Stefan to do amid the chaos.

The next gripping Stefan Gillespie novel, where espionage and murder come together in an atmospheric blend.

In the style of Benjamin Black, an evocative, literary crime thriller set in Dublin and Spain just before the outbreak of WWII.

Classroom Concepts and Applications views classroom assessment as an everyday, ongoing part of teaching, integral to everything that happens in the classroom. The text is organized to follow the natural progression of teacher decision making, from organizing the class as a learning community to planning and conducting instruction to the formal evaluation of learning and, finally, to grading. Classroom Assessment presents complex concepts clearly so that pre-service teachers can understand them, and solidly grounds these concepts in best practice through practical, well-integrated examples. The text conceives of classroom assessment in a broader way than many other texts. It focuses not only on the assessment needs of testing, grading, interpreting standardized tests, and performance assessments but also on assessment concerns in organizing a classroom at the start of school, planning and implementing instruction, and strategies of teacher self reflection.

In the style of Benjamin Black, an evocative, literary crime thriller

In the style of Benjamin Black, an evocative, literary crime thriller set in Ireland and London during the outbreak of WWII.

The SUNDAY TIMES top 20 bestseller! Shortlisted for the CWA Endeavour Historical Dagger Award New York, 1939: A city of hope. A city of opportunity. A city hiding dark secrets ...

Explore the fascinating history and culture of Nubia and Abyssinia in this comprehensive overview by Michael Russell. From their ancient civilizations and empires to their modern struggles for independence, this book provides an in-depth look at the people and lands of Nubia and Abyssinia.

Focusing on the intersection of systemic racism and educational assessment, this book examines the historical and theoretical frameworks that have perpetuated oppression within educational measurement. It critiques traditional research methodologies and highlights how they contribute to racial disparities in education, urging a reevaluation of practices to foster equity and justice in educational outcomes.

Set in post-war Germany, the story follows Irish detective Stefan Gillespie as he navigates the murky aftermath of World War II. Tasked with uncovering the fate of Irishmen unwanted by their homeland, he must engage in morally ambiguous dealings with British Intelligence. Returning to a town from his childhood, he reconnects with his surviving family and helps Else Friesack search for her missing daughter. As he confronts painful memories and the lingering shadows of the past, Stefan discovers that the journey into history can be perilous.

This book is a reproduction of a historical work presented in large print, catering specifically to individuals with impaired vision. Published by Megali, a house known for its commitment to accessibility, it aims to make classic literature more readable for all.