A charming pop-up book about a very shy creature from bestselling master paper-engineer David A. Carter.
David Carter Books
This author's writing journey began with business articles and columns, spanning both fiction and non-fiction for longer than they can recall. The core motivation for writing stems from pure enjoyment, with reader engagement serving as a significant encouragement to continue creating. Current focus includes detective stories featuring Inspector Walter Darriteau and narratives centered around the philandering character Gringo Greene, though multiple projects are typically in progress simultaneously.
Scandinavian Politics Today
- 464 pages
- 17 hours of reading
A high-quality textbook which has earned a strong reputation and is cited by senior academics and undergraduates alike. It is essential reading for anyone who wishes to view Nordic politics and policy-making in a wider comparative perspective. -- .
Part of series of pop-up constructions, this title features the paper structures that create their own sounds as they open. It is intended for children and adults alike.
Fascinating and much forgotten story of Carlisle's contribution to the Great War.
Stonewall
- 352 pages
- 13 hours of reading
In 1969, a series of riots over police action against the Stonewall Inn - a gay bar in New York's Greenwich Village - changed the landscape of the position of homosexuals in society. This book provides a history of the uprising that changed gay and lesbian culture forever.
The Murder Diaries - Seven Times Over
- 328 pages
- 12 hours of reading
The story unfolds with a series of mysterious deaths, raising questions about whether they are tragic accidents, suicides, or calculated murders. As a preacher, a Right Reverend, and a fisherman meet untimely ends, the investigation delves into the dark undercurrents of their lives, revealing hidden secrets and potential motives. The narrative promises a gripping exploration of faith, morality, and the complexities of human nature against a backdrop of suspense and intrigue.
Brief Lives: Honoré de Balzac
- 96 pages
- 4 hours of reading
Focusing on the life and works of Honoré de Balzac, this biography explores his significant contributions to realism and his extensive literary output within the context of 19th-century France. It offers insights into his experiences and the historical backdrop that shaped his writing, making it a compelling read for enthusiasts of French literature and history.
How to Win the Nobel Prize in Literature
- 215 pages
- 8 hours of reading
David Carter offers a humorous and insightful exploration of the Nobel Prize in Literature, along with playful guidelines for aspiring laureates.
Sigmund Freud
- 120 pages
- 5 hours of reading
The biography delves into the life of Sigmund Freud, revealing the man behind the myths surrounding his legacy. It traces his journey from a gifted child in a Jewish family in 19th-century Austria to a prominent figure in psychology, highlighting his academic achievements and complex relationships with contemporaries like Josef Breuer. The book also examines the reasons behind Freud's controversial status and the criticism he faced despite his revolutionary contributions to understanding the subconscious, trauma, and dreams.
A promise kept secret for 400 years from the woman accused of being the ringleader of a coven known as the Witches of Pendle is about to be revealed to India. Together with her friends, she will have to learn the art of white magic and face great adversity. Life will never be the same.
