Michael Hughes Books

Focusing on the Third Reich and its enduring impact, this book explores Nazi ideology, Neo-Nazism, and post-1945 perceptions of the Nazis. It delves into the themes of modern European history and political symbolism, making it a compelling read for those intrigued by these topics. Additionally, it addresses the collecting and trading of controversial artifacts, highlighting the emotional weight and significance of these items in contemporary discourse.

A classic brief text, Sociology: The Core presents all three perspectives and basic sociological concepts and principles in 12 chapters. The fourth edition is one of the most up-to-date texts available. It includes many fresh examples and numerous current reference citations. Vander Zanden's clear and focussed writing style, combined with his thoughtful and clever pedagogical devices (Doing Sociology boxes and cartoons) provide students with the tools to develop a sociological imagination. The Core continues to be one of the best text book values available to students taking introductory sociology.

Published to ravishing acclaim in the UK, a fierce and suspenseful reimagining of Homer's Iliad set in mid-1990s Northern Ireland--a heart pounding tale of honor and revenge that "explodes with verbal invention, rapid juxtaposition, brutality and fun" (Times Literary Supplement). Northern Ireland, 1996. After twenty-five years of vicious conflict, the IRA and the British have agreed to an uneasy ceasefire as a first step towards lasting peace. But, faced with the prospect that decades of savage violence and loss have led only to smiles and handshakes, those on the ground in the border country question whether it really is time to pull back--or quite the opposite. When an IRA man's wife turns informer, he and his brother gather their comrades for an assault on the local army base. But old grudges boil over, and the squad's feared sniper, Achill, refuses to risk his life to defend another man's pride. As the gang plots without him, the British SAS are sent to crush the rogue terror cell before it can wreck the fragile truce and drag the region back to the darkest days of the Troubles. Meanwhile, Achill's young protégé grabs his chance to join the fray in his place... Inspired by the oldest war story of them all, Michael Hughes's virtuoso novel explores the brutal glory of armed conflict, the cost of Ireland's most uncivil war, and the bitter tragedy of those on both sides who offer their lives to defend the dream of country.

'Michael Hughes writes like a brilliant cross between David Mitchell and Hilary Mantel' Toby LittIn 1999 a programmer is trying to fix the millennium bug, but can't shake the sense he's been chosen for something.In 1888, five women are brutally murdered in the East End by a troubled young man in thrall to a mysterious master.In 1777 an apprentice engraver called William Blake has a defining spiritual experience; thirteen years later this vision returns.And in 1666, poet and revolutionary John Milton completes the epic for which he will be remembered centuries later.But where does the feeling come from that the world is about to end?

Randall Davidson, as Archbishop of Canterbury for 25 years, navigated the Church of England through significant social and political upheaval during the Edwardian era and World War I. A product of the Victorian establishment, his leadership focused on unifying a divided Church while maintaining its relevance on national and international stages. Known for his modesty and pragmatism, Davidson earned respect across various spheres, addressing numerous political and ecclesiastical challenges throughout his tenure.

Focusing on the evolution of Scottish companies and capital throughout the 20th century, this book provides an empirical analysis beginning with key firms from 1904-5. It chronicles their historical trajectory and growth, offering insights into the economic landscape of Scotland during this period. The work serves as a valuable resource for understanding the dynamics of Scottish industry and finance over time.

Feliks Volkhovskii was a prominent revolutionary figure in Russia during a time of significant political upheaval. His life spanned the emergence of nihilism and populism, culminating in the formation of the Socialist Revolutionary Party. After being imprisoned three times by the age of thirty, he endured a decade of exile in Siberia before escaping to Europe, where he actively opposed tsarist rule. His experiences reflect the tumultuous changes in Russian society and the revolutionary fervor of his era.

Sie finden dich, egal wo du bist ... Er dachte immer, es sei nur ein böser Traum, wie Kinder ihn oft haben. Von einsamen Wäldern und geheimnisvollen Ritualen. Als Ray Simon nach langen Jahren in seine Heimatstadt Blackwater zurückkommt, ist der Ort wie ausgestorben. Seine alten Freunde schweigen. Keiner scheint die flackernden Lichter in der Ferne zu sehen. Nur die junge Kellnerin Ellen hilft Ray bei seiner Spurensuche. Aber auch sie kann ihm nicht helfen gegen den mysteriösen Mann, der Ray wie ein Geisterschatten folgt. Ihn hinaustreibt in die Wälder. Es war kein Traum – dort lauert wirklich das Böse …