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This anthology features a wide array of thought-provoking, genre-defining works from the 1900s, showcasing the range of modern storytelling—from existential musings to dark humour and intricate social commentary. These are the stories that have shaped modern literature, offering timeless insights into human nature and society. This collection brings together the finest modernist narratives, political reflections, and social commentaries that have shaped literature as we know it.

Written by two of the world's leading authorities on the subject, Imperial Germany and War, 1871-1918 examines the most essential components of the imperial German military system, with an emphasis on such foundational areas as theory, doctrine, institutional structures, training, and the officer corps. In the period between 1871 and 1918, rapid technological development demanded considerable adaptation and change in military doctrine and planning. 

In the heart of the Caribbean, a group of children finds themselves caught in a whirlwind of adventure and mischief. Richard Hughes’ 'High Wind in Jamaica' invites listeners into a world where childhood innocence meets the harsh realities of piracy. This isn’t your typical pirate story; the characters are layered, flawed, and uniquely human. The pirates, with their distinct personalities and complex relationships, navigate life aboard a schooner while reluctantly caring for the children. As these young adventurers engage with their captors, unexpected bonds form amid the chaos and danger. ...

http://www.adfreebooks.com - 1000s audiobooks, all ad free!British author Richard Hughes is perhaps most well-known for his sea-faring adventure novel A High Wind in Jamaica, but a dive into his short fiction reveals a much more multi-faceted author, fusing the gothic literature of the 19th century with modern touches, often with a twist in the tale. This collection showcases his ability to blend the dark and spooky with romance, tragedy and humor into an altogether enjoyable concoction of smart and literary stew. (Summary by Ben Tucker)

A new-writing, comedy-theatre podcast featuring a variety of serials and one-off shows created by the cast, many recorded live before an audience.

A weekly chat about the state of the Musical Theatre Business both Pro and Amateur, and quite a lot of laughs along the way. Join Cliff, Richard and Special Guests and join in by emailing mail@stagedoorcast.co.uk Send us details of your show and we will try and mention them on air.

Set in the nineteenth century against a backdrop of island life and the vast surrounding seas, A High Wind in Jamaica is the gripping story of the Bas-Thornton children, whose parents send them back to England following a hurricane in the postcolonial Caribbean they call home. Having set sail...

In the second edition of the best-selling Becoming a Strategic Leader, Richard L. Hughes, Katherine Colarelli Beatty, and David L. Dinwoodie draw from the Center for Creative Leadership's (CCL) acclaimed Leading Strategically program to offer executives and managers a comprehensive approach to strategic leadership that reaches leaders at all levels of organizations. This thoroughly revised edition concentrates on practical tools for producing impact right away.

Set in the late nineteenth century, A High Wind in Jamaica recounts the perilous fate of seven children, as they board a ship which soon becomes captured by pirates. The Bas-Thornton siblings, raised on a plantation in Jamaica, are sent home to England after a high wind obliterates their family house. But once the pirates seize their ship, the Captain flees the scene, abandoning the children to fend for themselves. As gripping as it is brutal, A High Wind in Jamaica is a poignant tale of survival, adventure and having to grow up long before one's own time.

Childhood and piracy: an unlikely pairing, in a tragi-comic adventure. Neither Treasure Island nor Peter Pan prepares one for the kind of delight afforded by A High Wind in Jamaica. Hughes’ pirates fit no preconceived model. They are preeminently men, with vivid and differing personalities, and puzzling relationships—with one another and with the children in their (grudging) charge. They are only secondarily pirates, although the world outside their schooner sees them as pirates first, as men not at all, and certainly not as the babysitters we know them to be. As for the children, Hughes ...

A romance about a storm that separates a family.

For centuries, readers have marveled at the imaginative brilliance of authors like C. S. Lewis, Dorothy L. Sayers, and Charles Williams. But what inspired these literary giants? The Way of Dante takes you on a journey of discovering how the medieval poet Dante Alighieri and his masterwork, The Divine Comedy, shaped their thoughts, artistry, and faith.

Dive into the captivating world of British author Richard Hughes, renowned for his sea-faring adventure A High Wind in Jamaica. Yet, beyond this celebrated novel lies a treasure trove of short fiction that showcases Hughess rich literary prowess. He masterfully weaves together the gothic elements of 19th-century literature with contemporary twists, creating stories that tantalize with shadows of romance, hints of tragedy, and moments of humor. This collection invites you to experience a delightful blend of the eerie and the enchanting, all wrapped in Hughes‚s signature style. (Summary by Ben...

“Jack The Enforcer” dives into the compelling life and legacy of Jack Whalen, a man often misunderstood as a contract killer but whose true identity lies in his heroic deeds during World War II. This book is a journey through Jack’s life, starting with his birth into the esteemed Whalen and Wunderlich Clan, highlighting the influences of his upbringing that shaped his character.