Books from Book Guild Publishing
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Far, Far the Mountain Peak: A Bumpy Journey
By Arthur CliffordInspired by Len Bowman in London, he'd teamed up with Jonnie Pearson, the local Liberal Party activist, to create a similar Rainbow Coalition in Boldonbridge-'inclusiveness', caring for the casualties of a callous Thatcherism; ...
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Short Poems for Little People
By Margaret Moore, Associate Professor in Political Science Margaret MooreHere is a book which is perfect for the child new to poetry and to the busy parent in search of a book offering quality 'cuddle time' where less is most definitely more.
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The Ghost of Bowness
By M J EvansWhen she turned into her driveway she saw Karen Benson standing near the front of her house. Karen was Amanda's neighbour and she looked concerned about something. “Hello Karen, what are you doing here?” Amanda said getting out of her ...
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Far, Far the Mountain Peak
By Arthur CliffordInstead, he'd wittered on in a sulky way about 'student politics' and the 'pressing need' not to alienate 'potential middleclass voters'. Neither had he backed her up when Damien Clark had made those vicious attacks on her seminal book, ...
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A Journey Through South-East England: Broadstairs to Lewes
By Brian J RanceLater I watched a football match on television in the John Wallis pub, in the knock out stages of the 2014 World Cup before retiring to my berth in the George Hotel. John Wallis (1616–1703), a local lad, was an english mathematician ...
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BLUEMANTLE
By Karen LangstonChase Newell discovers his sister is missing. His search for her leads him to the underground music Scene, with its ageless Troubadours who must risk their lives to perform in order to survive. To do this, they rely on Bluemantle.
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Kittyhawk Down: Dennis Copping & ET574
By Jonathan NicholasThey spoke very little English, but Bernier stepped forward straightaway and began speaking to them in French, which some of them understood. Warrant Officer 'Stan' or Joe' Bernier was a slight, calm, softly spoken, blue-eyed French ...
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Cherry Picking: Life Between the Sticks
By Jonathan Nicholas, Steve CherryBolton Wanderers were our first opponents under the new management, on 13th November. I had a pretty quiet game and so did my opposite number Seamus McDonagh as very few chances were created by either side. Bolton Wanderers were also ...
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The Harvard Curse
By Martin ChevreauClementine Miller, Eveline Macdonald and Adrien Renard all disappear at the end of the 2019 fall term at Harvard University. The press dub it ‘The Harvard Curse’ – but what...
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Are We Doing the Stelvio Today?
By Martin SmithWhen seven weekend adventurers from either side of the Atlantic meet in Geneva, the trip that follows turns into the most memorable journey… Pack your bags and join Martin Smith on a rip-roaring journey through the French, Swiss and ...
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A Life Force in Life Science
By Penny FreedmanEventually, a letter came from Kenneth himself, written in his usual reassuring tone: '21/9/41, Fraser Nursing Home, Colombo, Ceylon. “...I've been sent here to convalesce from an attack of bronchitis or mild broncho-pneumonia.
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After Extra Time and Penalties
By Mike InghamIf only Eriksson had been able to solve his three into two won't go conundrum in midfield. Frank Lampard had emerged, and all it needed was to slot Gary Neville into a back three, use Beckham and Ashley Cole out wide and allow Scholes ...
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Scotland Beyond the Bagpipes
By Helen OchyraREFERENCES AND NOTES Moffat, Alistair, The Borders: A History of the Borders from Earliest Times, Birlinn, 2011 Oliver, Neil, A History of Scotland, Weidenfeld & Nicolson, 2009 Winn, Christopher, I Never Knew That About Scotland, ...
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Poetic Justice: The Dawning
By Fran RayaHe had recently arrived back from London, where he had accompanied his father on a one-week tour to publicise his latest novel. His mother, Rosemary, had remained at home, working on her current commissioned book.
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Poetic Justice: Fame
By Fran RayaShe had lived at the same flat since she first came to London, using it as a base to return to from her travels, and now it suited them both. The one, huge, black cloud on his successful horizon had been the death of his beloved ...
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Learie: The Man Who Broke The Colour Bar
By Brian ScovellJoe Small removed Jack Hearne and the recalled Learie, at his most ferocious, shot out Haig and Killick after intimidating them with bouncers. Hendren was another victim, caught by Francis at slip. Peebles followed almost immediately, ...
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The Road to the Top of the Mountain
By Matt Masson, Anne MassonBefore he came home, we had a second bannister installed, courtesy of the NHS. We now had all sorts of stuff at home, including ramps, a commode, a stool in the shower and grab rails. Nick and I will be fine in our old age – the house ...
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Death in Witer
By Ian McFadyen“Yes, we were on that train,” the diminutive young woman with large brown eyes confirmed, “but that lady wasn't in our carriage,” she continued when Cooper showed her the picture of Hayley Bell. “I do recognise her, as I've seen her ...
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Kill or be Killed
By Barry Johnson'Penny Kent is young, twentyseven and already a detective chief inspector. ... I don't think she's rare, just willing to be open and direct when it comes to children – she doesn't like them and didn't want one.
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The Challenge to the Crown: Volume I: The Struggle for Influence in the Reign of Mary Queen of Scots 1542-1567
By Robert Stedall... 389, 390, 393, 398, 403 Ker, William, Abbot of Kelso 260, 389 Kerr, Andrew, of Ferniehirst 24, 25–26 Kerr, Janet, wife of Sir Walter Scott of Buccleuch Kerr, Sir John of Ferniehirst 210 Kerr, Mark, Commendator of Newbottle 113 Kerr, ...