Baroque in its extravagance of language, in its delight in the bizarre and the prodigious, this collection presents a cabinet of curiosities, a world of ruined palaces, ghostly gardens and the fragile marvels of a secret past. It ends with a group of elegies and epistles concerned with place and history in northern Scotland.
The second Carcanet poetry collection from Peter Davidson is a book of elegies and consolations for dead friends, past times, and spiritual consolations.
Mafia, Murder, and the True Story of an Undercover Cop Who Went Under the Covers with a Wiseguy
The narrative explores the intense and dangerous life of an undercover cop who infiltrated the mafia by forming a close relationship with a mobster. It delves into the moral complexities and emotional toll of living a double life, highlighting the challenges of maintaining his cover while navigating the criminal underworld. The gripping account reveals the risks taken and the sacrifices made in the pursuit of justice, offering a raw and authentic glimpse into the life of law enforcement in a world filled with crime and deception.
Professor P and the Jurassic Coast is an exciting story about the time when dinosaurs ruled the Earth. It includes an illustrated guide to fossils.
Following in the successful nature-writing style of Robert MacFarlane and Gillian Clarke, Distance and Memory is a book about a memoir of places observed in solitude, of the texture of life through the quiet course of the seasons in the far north of Scotland. It is a book grounded in the singularity of one place—a house in northern Aberdeenshire—and threaded through with an unshowy commitment to the lost and the forgotten. In these painterly essays Peter Davidson provides his testament to the cold, clear beauty of the north and reflects on art, place, history, and landscape.
Now available in b-format paperback, this is an acclaimed exploration of the conception of 'north' as represented in art, literature and myth.
A mysterious disappearance sets off a chain of events that unravels the lives of those left behind. As secrets are revealed, relationships are tested, and the quest for truth intensifies, the characters confront their pasts and the impact of their choices. The narrative explores themes of loss, guilt, and the complexities of human connections, drawing readers into a suspenseful journey filled with unexpected twists and emotional depth.
Exploring the controversial case of New York's infamous 'Cannibal Cop,' this book delves into the complexities of the legal and ethical issues surrounding the individual involved. It presents fresh insights and previously unseen material, shedding light on the darker aspects of law enforcement and the implications of online fantasies. The narrative challenges perceptions and invites readers to grapple with the intersection of crime, morality, and media sensationalism.