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David Ross

    January 1, 1943
    Submarines
    Aircraft Carriers
    Confronting the Storm
    Battleships
    Abandoned Train Stations
    James the Good
    • 2024

      Beppe Porcheddu

      Soldier, Artist and Partisan

      • 130 pages
      • 5 hours of reading

      The biography reveals the remarkable life of Giuseppe (Beppe) Porcheddu, highlighting his transformation from a privileged upbringing in Turin to a celebrated artist. After volunteering for military service during World War I and surviving a near-fatal injury, Beppe, despite physical limitations, pursued his passion for art, ultimately earning significant recognition. His journey from the son of a poor yet successful construction engineer to a knighted artist at just 27 showcases resilience and talent in the face of adversity.

      Beppe Porcheddu
    • 2024

      This book is filled with useful titbits for the tourist or native. The author pieces together the jigsaw of Wallace's life through his travels.

      On the Trail of William Wallace
    • 2024
    • 2024

      Part of a series of guides on key figures and themes, this book follows the life of Charles Edward Stuart, the young pretender. The author sets out on his motorbike on the trail of Bonnie Prince Charlie.

      On the Trail of Bonnie Prince Charlie
    • 2024

      This text is an illustrated story of Scotland's hero-king and freedom-fighter. The text follows the life of Robert the Bruce from boyhood onwards.

      On the Trail of Robert the Bruce
    • 2024

      The Scots have always had a reputation for clarity of thought and also for the vigour with which it is put into words. This collection spans the entire gamut of a nation's recorded thought and experience from Roman Scotland to the present day. It reveals the spirit of Scotland in a truly unique way.

      Scottish Quotations
    • 2023

      On 14 April 1912, less than a week into a transatlantic trip from Southampton to New York, the largest luxury cruise liner in the world struck an iceberg off the coast of Labrador, causing the hull to buckle. The massive 50,000 ton ship hailed as 'unsinkable' was soon slipping into the cold Atlantic Ocean.

      Titanic
    • 2022

      Goat-Song and Other Stories

      • 210 pages
      • 8 hours of reading

      Goat-Song and Other Stories is a collection of one novella and two short stories. The novella, Goat-Song , concerns an exclusive theatrical production, and the two people involved, one alive, the other dead. One short story, "Gaps," concerns a recluse who wakes to find a growing hole in his backyard. The other short story, "Poison," concerns a small-business owner who invents a product that produces the ability to manifest memories in reality.

      Goat-Song and Other Stories
    • 2022

      The Terracotta Horse

      • 256 pages
      • 9 hours of reading

      This installment continues a thrilling series that blends mythology, history, and adventure into a fast-paced narrative. Readers can expect intense action sequences and cinematic storytelling that deepens the lore and character development, making it a captivating read for fans of the genre.

      The Terracotta Horse
    • 2022

      Awesome Business Awesome Life

      An ambitious business owners' guide to controlled, consistent and rapid growth

      • 216 pages
      • 8 hours of reading

      The book invites readers to reflect on their current life and business situations, prompting a deep examination of how they arrived at their present circumstances. It encourages introspection and offers insights into understanding personal choices and external influences that shape one's path. Through relatable scenarios and thought-provoking questions, readers are guided toward discovering clarity and direction for future decisions.

      Awesome Business Awesome Life