' Gould is at his brilliant best-A truly convincing performance' Guardian Writing with characteristic bracing intelligence & clarity, Gould sheds new light on a dilemma that has plagued thinking people since the Renaissance. Instead of having to choose between science & religion, Gould asks, why not opt for the golden resolution that accords dignity & distinction to both? In elaborating & exploring his thought-provoking concept, Gould delves into the history of science with stories of figures as Galileo & Darwin, & concludes that science defines the natural world, & religion our moral world. ...

' This makes me want to read my own books all over again' Louis de Bernieres on Louis de Bernieres: the Essential Guide In Vintage Living Texts, teachers, students & any lover of literature will find the essential guide to the major works of Roddy Doyle. Also included is an exclusive in-depth interview with Roddy Doyle relating specifically to the novels under discussion. Roddy Doyle's themes, genre & narrative techniques are put under scrutiny & the emphasis is on providing a rich source of ideas for intelligent & inventive ways of approaching the novels. Amongst many other features you'll find inspirational reading plans & contextual material, suggested complementary & comparative reading & an indispensable glossary. Featured texts: Paddy Clarke Ha Ha Ha, The Van, A Star Called Henry ...

The townsfolk of Cavity drink sweet, fizzy sodas & have big brown stumps instead of nice, white smiles. Everyone, from little old ladies to tiny little babies, burps morning, noon & night. But when Rodeo Ron rides into town astride his milkshake cows, Cavity's in for a big surprise! The local soda makers, Frothy & Fruity, offer him their hometown special, a soda soooooo sweet, that it even makes Rodeo Ron burp! & before he can say 'diggidy-dang', they challenge Ron to a shake-off... Frothy & Fruity mix up their sugars & syrups, they burp & bronk & fizzle with rage, but their sickly sweet fizzy sodas are no match for the delicious, fruity shakes from Ron's coloured cows... ...

Born in Ireland in 1864 Roger Casement acted as British Consul in various parts of Africa (1895-1904) & Brazil (1906-11) where he denounced atrocities among Congolese & Putumayo rubber workers. knighted in 1911, He returned to Irel&, where as an ardent nationalist he attempted to enlist German help for the cause. He was hanged for high treason in London in 1916. A compulsive diary writer, his so-called ' Black' Diaries were finally released into the public domain in 1994. At the time of his trial, these diaries-detailing his promiscuous homosexual activities in Brazil-were used to condemn him &, subsequently, to poison his reputation. Published here for the first time-as are his more public ' White' Diaries of the same year-they not only offer the reader the opportunity to judge their authenticity-still a matter of heated debate-but they also take us deep into the mind of the bravest, most selfless & practical humanitarian of the Edwardian age. ...

Born in Ireland in 1864 Roger Casement acted as British Consul in various parts of Africa (1895-1904) & Brazil (1906-11) where he denounced atrocities among Congolese & Putumayo rubber workers. knighted in 1911, He returned to Irel&, where as an ardent nationalist he attempted to enlist German help for the cause. He was hanged for high treason in London in 1916. A compulsive diary writer, his so-called ' Black' Diaries were finally released into the public domain in 1994. At the time of his trial, these diaries-detailing his promiscuous homosexual activities in Brazil-were used to condemn him &, subsequently, to poison his reputation. Published here for the first time-as are his more public ' White' Diaries of the same year-they not only offer the reader the opportunity to judge their authenticity-still a matter of heated debate-but they also take us deep into the mind of the bravest, most selfless & practical humanitarian of the Edwardian age. ...

For Maxine Williams, being married to Blake was an amazing adventure. Brilliant, charismatic, & wholly unpredictable, as an entrepreneur he had made millions & grabbed headlines. His only shortcoming was as a husb&, & now they have worked out an odd but amicable divorce, & share three children they both adore. Blake gets to keep his globe-trotting lifestyle
- dating a succession of beautiful, famous & very young women
- while Maxine raises their kids in Manhattan & pursues her passion, working as a child psychiatrist. Then, everything changes

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For Maxine Williams, being married to Blake had been an amazing adventure. Brilliant, charismatic, & wholly unpredictable, Blake Williams made millions & grabbed headlines as a dot-com entrepreneur. His only shortcoming was as a husband first his work, & then his never-ending quest for fun kept him constantly on the move, far away from Maxine & his family. For five years, Blake & Maxine have worked out an odd but amicable divorce, with shared homes, a summer yacht, & three children they both adore. Blake gets to keep his globe-trotting lifestyle
- dating a succession of beautiful, famous & very young women
- while Maxine raises their kids in Manhattan & pursues her passion, working as a psychiatrist, a world-renowned expert on childhood trauma. Then, everything changes...

For Maxine, it starts when she falls in love with Dr. Charles West, a man who is everything Blake is not
- mature, grounded, & present. For Blake, it begins when a devastating earthquake strikes near one of his palatial foreign homes, & he sees hundreds of orphaned children in need of shelter. Now, Blake wants Maxine in his life again
- as a partner in a humanitarian project that could change countless lives. For Maxine, the choice is clear. But Blake's sudden transformation
- from carefree playboy to compassionate, responsible grownup
- raises questions she's never managed to answer... & some she's afraid to ask. After all, Maxine is on the cusp of a new life & almost certain that Blake Williams, a.k.a. the Rogue, is a man of capable doing anything
- except change.. . Or is he?

An unforgettable story of two people pursuing happiness from opposite directions, Rogue is a journey of choices, second chances, & the amazing opportunities that come together
- just when life seems to to be falling apart.











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For Maxine Williams, being married to Blake was an amazing adventure. Brilliant, charismatic, & wholly unpredictable, as an entrepreneur he had made millions & grabbed headlines. His only shortcoming was as a husb&, & now they have worked out an odd but amicable divorce, & share three children they both adore. Blake gets to keep his globe-trotting lifestyle
- dating a succession of beautiful, famous & very young women
- while Maxine raises their kids in Manhattan & pursues her passion, working as a child psychiatrist. Then, everything changes

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The year is 2014. The Republicans have re-conquered the White House, the Conservatives have just won a second term at Westminster & hardliners dominate Russia. In a small corner of north-western Europe, the Scots have just narrowly voted for independence, a decision they immediately regret.

Following the referendum, George Wallace, friend & Senior Special Adviser to Scotland

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The year is 2014. The Republicans have re-conquered the White House, the Conservatives have just won a second term at Westminster & hardliners dominate Russia. In a small corner of north-western Europe, the Scots have just narrowly voted for independence, a decision they immediately regret.

Following the referendum, George Wallace, friend & Senior Special Adviser to Scotland

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