Explore the latest books of this year!
Bookbot

John Harrison

    January 1, 1952

    This profile may contain works from multiple authors named John Harrison. Please check the individual book listings for specific author attribution.

    Passing Through Veils
    Capitalism Since 1945
    Off the Map
    Vegetable, Fruit and Herb Growing in Small Spaces
    Love Your Disease
    Forgotten Footprints
    • Forgotten Footprints

      • 464 pages
      • 17 hours of reading

      John Harrison's Forgotten Footprints is the untold story of the sailors, sealers and eccentrics who discovered thelast continent: Antarctica. A thrilling record of lost triumph and tragedy, a saga of adventure and ambition against all odds, and a compelling insight into extraordinary personalities and the times that shaped them.

      Forgotten Footprints
    • Love Your Disease

      • 272 pages
      • 10 hours of reading

      Healing yourself is an Inquiry. The symptoms and consequences of your current illness identify the underlying psychological issues that created the disease and continue to maintain it. There’s no point just removing the symptoms. We need to use our suffering as an insight into the next phase of our journey through life. Love Your Disease is a safe, forgiving, and gentle inquiry into how we can help ourselves, and help our medical attendant help us. The book signposts a personal inquiry that identifies those features of our personality and our upbringing, which continue to cause us physical and psychological problems. It provides tools to enable you to heal yourself and nurture your own personal growth. In his travels around the world, Dr. Harrison learned that the connection between cause and cure goes well beyond the mechanical explanations of modern medicine. To find the cause and cure of disease, the patient’s entire state of being must be embraced. Our personality, fears, aspirations, and past trauma all play a role in our current suffering. Identifying the factors underlying our disease enables us to make use of the factors to resolve the disease. Nature is then free to heal us.

      Love Your Disease
    • Whatever the size of your garden - whether it's a tiny patio or even if you only have a windowbox available - John Harrison can help you to grow fresh tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, strawberries, runner beans and much more to provide delicious food for your table. . Discover which are the easiest vegetables and fruit to grow in your particular situation . Make the most of your containers and growbags . Find out about dwarf fruit varieties . Benefit from John's practical experience and his no-nonsense advice . Enjoy the taste of homegrown produce, free of chemical residues

      Vegetable, Fruit and Herb Growing in Small Spaces
    • Off the Map

      The call of the amazonian wild

      Until recent aerial surveys, the Guiana Highlands bordering Brazil were one of the few remaining unknown regions on Earth and were believed to house El Dorado and the fabled tribe of Amazon warrior women. The barrier of rapids pouring from the mountain has kept it almost unexplored.

      Off the Map
    • This book charts the development of capitalism in the post-war period and describes the challenges that the system has faced since 1945. It describes the measures that were taken to deal with the post-war slump and the ways in which most capitalist economies achieved steady growth and affluence in the 1950s and 1960s. It goes on to show how this boom was undermined by inflation and falling profits, and high unemployment ensued.

      Capitalism Since 1945
    • Passing Through Veils

      • 244 pages
      • 9 hours of reading

      A fusion of Shirley Jackson and Gillian Flynn, Passing Through Veils is a gripping psychological thriller about Kathryn Fields who moves into a run-down Georgetown, D.C. townhouse in hopes that restoring it will be a metaphor for her own rehabilitation from the recent nervous breakdown that derailed her promising career. But when she discovers a forgotten vanity behind a false wall in her bedroom and the secrets hidden there, the veil between the real and the surreal is abruptly pierced, and the ghost of a beautiful woman who was murdered in this very townhouse escapes to seek revenge. Is this simply a fantasy of Katherine's damaged psyche? Or have her own demons finally escaped to torment her?

      Passing Through Veils
    • Electronics From Theory to Application

      • 206 pages
      • 8 hours of reading

      Focusing on the connection between theory and practical application, this resource offers comprehensive insights into the field of electronics. It caters to students, amateurs, and professionals, providing a solid foundation in both the theoretical aspects and hands-on practice. The book is designed to bridge the gap between academic knowledge and real-world use, making it a valuable tool for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of electronics.

      Electronics From Theory to Application
    • Sonata for Flute and Electric Drill

      • 346 pages
      • 13 hours of reading

      Set against the backdrop of the 1989 Fitzgerald Inquiry, the narrative delves into themes of corruption and moral decay within the police force. It weaves a gripping tale filled with intrigue, betrayal, and murder, exploring the dark underbelly of law enforcement. The characters navigate a world where loyalty is tested, and the quest for justice reveals unsettling truths about power and accountability. This compelling story promises to keep readers on the edge of their seats as they uncover the layers of deception.

      Sonata for Flute and Electric Drill
    • Shadow Dance

      • 380 pages
      • 14 hours of reading

      A prophecy from ancient times is on the verge of fulfillment, set against a backdrop where hope for salvation appears nearly extinguished. The narrative explores themes of destiny and despair, as characters navigate a world on the brink of collapse, striving to uncover the truth behind the prophecy and its implications for their future.

      Shadow Dance
    • Shadow Flight

      • 352 pages
      • 13 hours of reading

      The narrative follows a group of friends from Ellsted as they embark on a quest to uncover Narmir's heritage in Hornshir. Meanwhile, Nurn is on a personal mission to find his missing little brother, highlighting themes of loyalty and the bonds of friendship amidst their ongoing search for answers. The intertwining journeys emphasize the characters' growth and the challenges they face together.

      Shadow Flight