Sean Martin Books

If lucky enough to have children of my own one day, my goal was to be the father to them that I never had growing up - to be the very best father I could be. Directionless and lacking confidence, that hope took me longer to realize than most. Years spent feeling lonely and full of sorrow delayed me from realizing my dreams... until I finally took control of my direction as I entered my forties. This happened to be just months before I met the person, my soulmate, who would make my dream of becoming a father come true. Though the journey of expanding our family took us eight long years, it all worked out eventually, and our twin boys Liam and Noah were born. Being a father is the greatest joy I have ever experienced, and I will never take it for granted. This book is comprised of a series of letters to Liam and Noah, in which I share some of my many life experiences (some good, and some not so good), how I have handled things, and what I could have done better. My hope is that by being open and honest with my sons they can learn from my mistakes, and more easily achieve their own goals in life. I hope you, too, can take something away from the advice I share, and that you are inspired to pass along some wisdom from your own experiences to your loved ones.

Step-by-step instructions detail essential techniques for making doughs and sauces, catering to both beginners and seasoned cooks. The cookbook features a diverse range of recipes, including flatbreads, breakfast pizzas, and beloved classics like Chicago Deep Dish and Margherita. It also offers savory and vegetarian options, as well as sweet pizzas, ensuring that every pizza lover, regardless of their preferences, will find something to enjoy.

The book highlights the collaborative efforts of Jewish leaders in interwar Poland who established local associations to support orphaned children. It focuses on their commitment to creating a sustainable Jewish future. Through translated sources from Yiddish and Polish, readers gain insight into the lives of these children and the relentless dedication of the community to improve their situations.

This comprehensive guide offers insights for those looking to transform their BBQ skills into an artistic culinary experience. It provides expert techniques, tips, and creative ideas to enhance flavor and presentation, making it suitable for both novices and seasoned grillers seeking to elevate their outdoor cooking.

A marriage between two unlikely characters - wood-fired food and well-chosen wines - brought to you by the real-life marriage of a pitmaster and a sommelier.

The Templars have exerted a unique influence over European history: orthodox historians see them as nothing more than soldier-monks whose arrogance was their ultimate undoing, while others see them as occultists of the first order, the founders of Freemasonry, possessors of the Holy Grail and creators of the Turin Shroud. Sean Martin considers both the orthodox and conspiratorial version of events, and includes the latest revelations from the Vatican Library.

Exploring the legacy of the French New Wave, this book delves into its influence on global cinema, highlighting its innovative techniques of using real locations and nonprofessional actors. Sean Martin traces the evolution of various cinematic movements, including German Expressionism, Soviet Formalism, and Italian Neorealism, while also examining contemporaneous waves like the Czech, British, and New German cinemas. Additionally, it addresses diverse movements such as Brazilian Cinema Novo and avant-garde filmmaking, supported by a comprehensive bibliography and filmography.

Alchemy has traditionally been viewed as 'the history of an error', an example of mediaeval gullibility and greed, in which alchemists tried to turn lead into gold, create fabulous wealth and find the elixir of life. But alchemy has also been described as 'the mightiest secret that a man can possess', and it obsessed the likes of Isaac Newton, Robert Boyle and many of the founders of modern science. This book explores its history, from its mysterious beginnings in Egypt and China, through the Hellenistic world and the early years of Islam and into mediaeval Europe.

The Black Death is the name most commonly given to the pandemic of bubonic plague that ravaged the mediaeval world in the late 1340s. From Central Asia the plague swept through Europe, leaving millions of dead in its wake. Between a quarter and a third of Europe's population died. In England, the population fell from nearly six million to just over three million. The Black Death was the greatest demographic disaster in European history. Sean Martin looks at the origins of the disease and traces its terrible march through Europe.

A concise and accessible history of infectious and non-infectious diseases, complete with the most up-to-date research on 2014’s Ebola outbreakUsing an interdisciplinary approach, this survey chronicles the historical and geographical evolution of infectious and non-infectious diseases, from their prehistoric origins to the present day, offering a comprehensive, accessible guide to ailments and the medical methods used to combat them. Even before recorded history began, disease plagued human civilizations, claiming more lives than natural disasters and warfare combined. The ongoing battle with new and resurgent diseases has challenged physicians, scientists, and historians in their struggle to identify causes, antidotes, and preventative measures to combat these epidemics. Analyzing case studies including the Black Death, Spanish Flu, cholera, leprosy, syphilis, cancer, and Ebola, this book systematically maps the development of trends and the latest research on disease into a concise and enlightening timeline. Offering a fascinating and compelling insight into a popular area of social history, this easy-to-read introduction will tell you all you need to know about disease and the ongoing quest to protect human health.