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John Martin

    This Australian author crafts humorous novels infused with mystery, occasionally veering into whodunnit territory, and even exploring black comedy. Their quirky imagination offers readers a unique and entertaining perspective.

    John Martin
    Call it North Country
    The mirror caught the sun : operation Anthropoid 1942
    The Limping Physio
    A Beautiful Ending
    Paradise Lost
    Run with the Hunted
    • 2024

      Mafia Wars

      • 256 pages
      • 9 hours of reading

      For anyone who wants to know the truth about organized crime and understand the violent forces that have shaped it over the last century, this book is an indispensable guide.Organized crime is perhaps the most fascinating phenomenon of our time. From Al Capone, who boldly claimed his bootlegging activities were a public service, to the flamboyant Teflon Don, the criminals of the underworld have garnered headlines and captured our imagination with their violent and extravagant lifestyles.Arthur Martin provides an absorbing introduction to the mob's most influential personalities - their lives, loves and terrible crimes. Featuring shocking photographs of these gang members, Mafia Wars offers shocking insight into the role of the mob in Sicily and America.

      Mafia Wars
    • 2022

      Literary Reinvention

      Daniel Defoe His Life and Writing 1644-1731

      • 460 pages
      • 17 hours of reading

      Exploring the intersection of faith and doubt, this work delves into personal narratives and philosophical inquiries that challenge conventional beliefs. It examines how individuals navigate their spiritual journeys, often confronting societal norms and expectations. The author weaves together poignant stories that highlight the struggles and triumphs of those seeking meaning beyond traditional doctrines, ultimately encouraging readers to reflect on their own beliefs and the nature of faith in an increasingly complex world.

      Literary Reinvention
    • 2022

      Blast from the Past

      • 520 pages
      • 19 hours of reading

      The collection features three interconnected novels blending humor and mystery, culminating in the uncovering of a chilling secret from World War II. Each story intricately weaves together elements of suspense and wit, engaging readers in a thrilling exploration of the past and its lingering effects.

      Blast from the Past
    • 2022

      A Beautiful Ending

      • 384 pages
      • 14 hours of reading

      An award-winning historian's revisionary account of the early modern world, showing how apocalyptic ideas stimulated political, religious, and intellectual transformations

      A Beautiful Ending
    • 2022

      Of man's first disobedience, and the fruit Of that forbidden tree, whose mortal taste Brought death into the world... Sing heavenly muse' From almost the moment of its first publication in 1667, Paradise Lost was considered a classic. It is difficult now to appreciate both how audacious an undertaking it represents, and how astonishing its immediate and continued success was. Over the course of twelve books Milton wrote an epic poem that would 'justify the ways of God to men', a mission that required a complex drama whose source is both historical and deeply personal. The struggle for ascendancy between God and Satan is played out across hell, heaven, and earth but the consequences of the Fall are all too humanly tragic - pride, ambition, and aspiration the motivating forces. In this new edition derived from their acclaimed Oxford Authors text, Stephen Orgel and Jonathan Goldberg discuss the complexity of Milton's poem in a new introduction, and on-page notes explainits language and allusions.

      Paradise Lost
    • 2021

      Sieben Kurzgeschichten laden zu philosophischen Gesprächen und lyrischer Beschaulichkeit ein. Sie behandeln Themen wie Gott, Religion, den Kreislauf der Schöpfung und das menschliche Schicksal. Die Erzählungen reflektieren die Sehnsucht nach dem ewigen Licht und dem Ziel unserer Reise, betonen jedoch, dass der Tod notwendig ist, um in den Himmel zu gelangen.

      ... und schweigend fällt der Schnee. Band 1
    • 2021

      This thought-provoking and ambitious book is a sustained critique of the conventional understanding of what it means to "explain" something in the social sciences. This paperback edition includes a new preface, in which Martin connects The Explanation of Social Action to deep neural networks that are important to the study of artificial intelligence and to the development of computational social science.

      The Explanation of Social Action: With a New Preface by the Author
    • 2021

      Physiotherapist John Sheridan has seen it all since entering professional football in 1979 with Luton Town. In 1986, he moved to Tottenham where he nursed Gazza back to fitness after his 1991 horror injury. Despite playing an integral part in Gazza's rehabilitation, John has stayed silent about what happened in this traumatic period - until now.

      The Limping Physio
    • 2020

      The Potato Thief

      • 610 pages
      • 22 hours of reading

      Three elderly men set out on a quest to uncover their family histories, delving into the past to connect with their roots. As they navigate their personal stories, they confront memories, secrets, and the bonds that tie them together. Their adventure becomes a profound exploration of identity, heritage, and the significance of family, highlighting the importance of understanding one's lineage while fostering friendship and camaraderie among the trio.

      The Potato Thief