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John Leigh

    This author brings a wealth of experience from a dynamic career in Hollywood, where she transitioned from script reading to producing films. Her background infuses her writing with a keen understanding of narrative structure and character development, often focusing on compelling plots. She excels at weaving together romantic tension with suspenseful storytelling, creating immersive and engaging reads for her audience.

    An Experimental Inquiry into the Properties of Opium and its Effects on Living Subjects
    Young People and Leisure
    Football Lexicon
    Voltaire
    1 Kings
    Colossians & Philemon
    • 2023

      Lays and Legends of Cheshire

      • 164 pages
      • 6 hours of reading

      This reprint preserves the essence of a classic first published in 1880, offering readers a glimpse into the historical context and literary style of the time. The book features themes and narratives that reflect the societal norms and cultural values of the late 19th century, making it a valuable addition for those interested in historical literature and the evolution of storytelling. Its enduring relevance continues to engage modern audiences.

      Lays and Legends of Cheshire
    • 2021

      When Len Hutton led the MCC to the Caribbean in 1953/54, the series was billed as the 'world championship of cricket' and described later as the most controversial since Bodyline. Who Only Cricket Know provides the first full-length account of this extraordinary tour, where a rollercoaster of a Test series was only half the story.

      Who Only Cricket Know
    • 2019

      Young People and Leisure

      • 222 pages
      • 8 hours of reading

      Focusing on the interplay between education services and individuals' leisure time, this study investigates how these two aspects influence one another. It aims to provide insights valuable for policy-makers and serves as a resource for students in Sociology and Leisure Studies, highlighting the importance of understanding this relationship in shaping effective educational policies.

      Young People and Leisure
    • 2019

      This work presents a detailed examination of opium's properties and its effects on living subjects, reflecting the scientific inquiries of the late 18th century. The book is a faithful reprint of the original 1786 edition, preserving the historical context and insights into early pharmacology and the understanding of narcotics. It serves as both a historical document and a resource for those interested in the evolution of medical research and the study of substances affecting human health.

      An Experimental Inquiry into the Properties of Opium and its Effects on Living Subjects
    • 2018

      Reunion By The Sea

      • 256 pages
      • 9 hours of reading

      Secrets tore them apart... Can the truth bring them together?

      Reunion By The Sea
    • 2018

      1 Kings

      • 800 pages
      • 28 hours of reading

      This commentary, written by an experienced Bible expositor, helps modern readers, especially pastors and Bible teachers, understand and apply the message of 1 Kings to their own lives. Part of the Preaching the Word commentary series.

      1 Kings
    • 2015

      Touché

      • 352 pages
      • 13 hours of reading

      Many of the West’s best writers fought in duels or wrote about them, seduced by glamour or risk or recklessness. A gift as a plot device, the duel also offered a way to discover how we face fears of humiliation, pain, and death. John Leigh’s literary history of the duel illuminates these and other tensions attending the birth of the modern world.

      Touché
    • 2013

      Born at the end of the 1920's, at Selkirk, in the Scottish borders, his early life was tough. After the war, Bobby's began his football career with Selkirk F.C., but the mighty Hibernian soon noticed. Hibs had not won a major trophy for over forty years, but they assembled the all-international forward line of Smith, Johnstone, Reilly, Turnbull and Ormond, known as the Famous Five, and their golden age began. He went on to play for Manchester City and Oldham Athletic. He left a rich sporting legacy; his were the days of the heavy leather football, the heaving terraces, and the true unpredictability of the outcome. The book tells Bobby's footballing story, from his time as a player for Selkirk, through his fabulous career, and onto retirement, illustrated through interviews with those who played alongside Bobby at every stage of his career.

      Bobby Johnstone: The Passing of an Age
    • 2011

      Colossians was a letter, which would have first been read by Tychicus in Philemon's house in Colossae. By reading it they are about to understand better the reality of a life in Christ.

      Colossians & Philemon
    • 2010

      Kensington Gardens, Or The Pretenders

      A Comedy (1720)

      • 104 pages
      • 4 hours of reading

      The book is a facsimile reprint, which means it reproduces the original text and layout. Readers should be aware that it may contain imperfections, including marks, notations, marginalia, and flawed pages, reflecting its historical context and authenticity.

      Kensington Gardens, Or The Pretenders