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THE HONORABLE OUTSIDERS

A Coming of Age Story Set in Spain Just Before the Civil War

by John Higgins ...

In THE HONORABLE OUTSIDERS Jack Higgins offers up an intensely atmospheric tale set during the tense days in Spain in the years leading up to the Spanish Civil War. A short, stately coming-of-age novel, we see this era anew through the eyes of a young Cambridge-educated, emotionally repressed Irishman who arrives in Andalusia to tutor the young children of a large landowner, surrounded by a ... Read more

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In THE HONORABLE OUTSIDERS Jack Higgins offers up an intensely atmospheric tale set during the tense days in Spain in the years leading up to the Spanish Civil War. A short, stately coming-of-age novel, we see this era anew through the eyes of a young Cambridge-educated, emotionally repressed Irishman who arrives in Andalusia to tutor the young children of a large landowner, surrounded by a
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In Search of The Book Of Creation

An Archangel Luciferael Novella

by John J. Higgins ...

Series series An Archangel Luciferael Novella
Mark Gregorian, a young man from a long line of scribes studying under specialized teachers develops a summer crush on a beautiful stranger, Cassie Pitt. His love for books and lust for her leads him on a search for an ancient book and documents. Little does he know the Book's power and importance.In the meantime, the uneasy truce between the loyal and rebel Angels struggles to continue. The ... Read more

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Mark Gregorian, a young man from a long line of scribes studying under specialized teachers develops a summer crush on a beautiful stranger, Cassie Pitt. His love for books and lust for her leads him on a search for an ancient book and documents. Little does he know the Book's power and importance.In the meantime, the uneasy truce between the loyal and rebel Angels struggles to continue. The
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Spine

by John Patrick Higgins ...

John Patrick Higgins has been told he's spineless for as long as he can remember. But if that's true, why is he obliged to leave an armchair with the nervous trepidation of someone dipping a toe into a piranha tank?John has a bad back. His skeleton's turned on him like an angry dog denied, ironically, a bone.As he embarks on a six-week course of Pilates to iron out his kinks—years of Freudian ... Read more

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John Patrick Higgins has been told he's spineless for as long as he can remember. But if that's true, why is he obliged to leave an armchair with the nervous trepidation of someone dipping a toe into a piranha tank?John has a bad back. His skeleton's turned on him like an angry dog denied, ironically, a bone.As he embarks on a six-week course of Pilates to iron out his kinks—years of Freudian
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Complete Short Stories of A. A. Milne, The

by A. A. Milne, Gyles Brandreth ...

Narrated by John Higgins ...

Unabridged

20 hours 41 min

A new collection of A. A. Milne’s short stories for grown-ups. Gathered in full for the first time, they include several never published before. They show Milne’s renowned charm, concision and whimsical flair in all their brilliance.He paints memorable scenes – from a children’s birthday party, to an accidental encounter with murder, and a case of blackmail – often with an unexpected twist. But he ... Read more

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A new collection of A. A. Milne’s short stories for grown-ups. Gathered in full for the first time, they include several never published before. They show Milne’s renowned charm, concision and whimsical flair in all their brilliance.He paints memorable scenes – from a children’s birthday party, to an accidental encounter with murder, and a case of blackmail – often with an unexpected twist. But he
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Mr Finchley Discovers His England

by Victor Canning ...

Narrated by John Higgins ...

Series series Classic Canning
Unabridged

8 hours 42 min

Mr Edgar Finchley, unmarried clerk, aged 45, is told to take a holiday for the first time in his life. He decides to go to the seaside. But Fate has other plans in store…From his abduction by a cheerful crook, to his smuggling escapade off the south coast, the timid but plucky Mr Finchley is plunged into a series of the most astonishing and extraordinary adventures.His rural adventure takes him ... Read more

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Mr Edgar Finchley, unmarried clerk, aged 45, is told to take a holiday for the first time in his life. He decides to go to the seaside. But Fate has other plans in store…From his abduction by a cheerful crook, to his smuggling escapade off the south coast, the timid but plucky Mr Finchley is plunged into a series of the most astonishing and extraordinary adventures.His rural adventure takes him
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Anam Cara [Twenty-fifth Anniversary Edition]

A Book of Celtic Wisdom

by John O'Donohue, Pat O'Donohue ...

“In this twenty-fifth anniversary edition, you will find John a “soul friend” on your own journey through life, offering support and solace, clarity, and consciousness—expanding narratives that invite you to experience relationships with people, nature, and even your inner world in new ways that nurture well-being and resilience in these challenging times.” —Daniel J. Siegel, MD, Neuropsychiatrist ... Read more

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“In this twenty-fifth anniversary edition, you will find John a “soul friend” on your own journey through life, offering support and solace, clarity, and consciousness—expanding narratives that invite you to experience relationships with people, nature, and even your inner world in new ways that nurture well-being and resilience in these challenging times.” —Daniel J. Siegel, MD, Neuropsychiatrist
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Fountain Inn

by Victor Canning ...

Narrated by John Higgins ...

Series series Classic Canning
Unabridged

8 hours 52 min

What’s going on behind the doors of Fountain Inn?When her employer suddenly disappears, young Grace Kirkstall finds herself accepting a new job at a new company in the same building – an oasis of tranquillity off the streets of London.Ben and Helen Brown’s startup company’s pitch is that, for a small consideration, they will help people out of their major and minor fixes. Their first big ... Read more

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What’s going on behind the doors of Fountain Inn?When her employer suddenly disappears, young Grace Kirkstall finds herself accepting a new job at a new company in the same building – an oasis of tranquillity off the streets of London.Ben and Helen Brown’s startup company’s pitch is that, for a small consideration, they will help people out of their major and minor fixes. Their first big
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It's Too Late Now

The Autobiography of a Writer

by A. A. Milne ...

Narrated by John Higgins ...

Unabridged

10 hours 3 min

With characteristic self-deprecating humour, A.A. Milne recalls the formative events of his life: from a blissfully happy childhood to the writing of Winnie-the-Pooh and Christopher Robin.–––––––––––––In his classic memoirs A. A. Milne, with his characteristic self-deprecating humour, recalls a blissfully happy childhood in the company of his brothers, and writes with touching affection about his ... Read more

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With characteristic self-deprecating humour, A.A. Milne recalls the formative events of his life: from a blissfully happy childhood to the writing of Winnie-the-Pooh and Christopher Robin.–––––––––––––In his classic memoirs A. A. Milne, with his characteristic self-deprecating humour, recalls a blissfully happy childhood in the company of his brothers, and writes with touching affection about his
... Read more
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Uncertain Future of the Silvermans, The

by Victor Canning ...

Narrated by John Higgins ...

Series series Classic Canning
Unabridged

9 hours 7 min

A life-affirming story of family and personal self-discoveryWhen George, the eldest son of Matthew Silverman, announces he won’t follow his father’s footsteps as editor of the family-owned local newspaper, the family finds itself on a course for change. The newspaper has been going for nearly 100 years.With younger brother Alexander and sisters Loraine and Alison growing up fast too, and gradual ... Read more

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A life-affirming story of family and personal self-discoveryWhen George, the eldest son of Matthew Silverman, announces he won’t follow his father’s footsteps as editor of the family-owned local newspaper, the family finds itself on a course for change. The newspaper has been going for nearly 100 years.With younger brother Alexander and sisters Loraine and Alison growing up fast too, and gradual
... Read more

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ICE Manual of Geotechnical Engineering Volume 1

Geotechnical engineering principles, problematic soils and site investigation

Edited by Hilary Skinner, D G Toll, Kelvin Higgins, Mike Brown, John Burland ...

Series series ICE Manuals
ICE Manual of Geotechnical Engineering, Second edition brings together an exceptional breadth of material to provide a definitive reference on geotechnical engineering solutions. Written and edited by leading specialists, revised and updated with the latest guidelines and references, each chapter provides best practice knowledge for civil and structural engineers in the field. It considers the ... Read more

$192.39 CAD

ICE Manual of Geotechnical Engineering, Second edition brings together an exceptional breadth of material to provide a definitive reference on geotechnical engineering solutions. Written and edited by leading specialists, revised and updated with the latest guidelines and references, each chapter provides best practice knowledge for civil and structural engineers in the field. It considers the
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Raymond Williams

Literature, Marxism and Cultural Materialism

by John Higgins ...

Series series Critics of the Twentieth Century
Raymond Williams' prolific output is increasingly recognised as the most influential body of work on literary and cultural studies in the past fifty years. This book provides the most comprehensive study to date of the theoretical and historical context of Williams' thinking on literature, politics and culture.John Higgins traces:* Williams' intellectual development* the related growth of a New ... Read more

$72.82 CAD

Raymond Williams' prolific output is increasingly recognised as the most influential body of work on literary and cultural studies in the past fifty years. This book provides the most comprehensive study to date of the theoretical and historical context of Williams' thinking on literature, politics and culture.John Higgins traces:* Williams' intellectual development* the related growth of a New
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Fly Away Paul

by Victor Canning ...

Narrated by John Higgins ...

Series series Classic Canning
Unabridged

10 hours 6 min

How far could you go living in another’s shoes?In a mid-life moment, Paul Morison travels from America to England to discover his mother’s roots. A chance encounter and uncanny resemblance leads him to agree to assume the identity of a famous singer for a while. But it’s not just the unnerving attentions of the adoring public that he must deal with.Seeking to regain his freedom, Paul flees the ... Read more

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How far could you go living in another’s shoes?In a mid-life moment, Paul Morison travels from America to England to discover his mother’s roots. A chance encounter and uncanny resemblance leads him to agree to assume the identity of a famous singer for a while. But it’s not just the unnerving attentions of the adoring public that he must deal with.Seeking to regain his freedom, Paul flees the
... Read more

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