Victorian London had Jack the Ripper. Georgian Dublin had the Dolocher... When murderer Olocher commits suicide in the Black Dog Prison on the eve of his execution, terror is unleashed upon Dublin. A mysterious creature stalks the streets & women report attacks by a half-man, half-pig possessed by Olocher`s dark spirit. The Dolocher is on the loose... At least that`s the story down-at-heel writer Solomon Fish peddles in his broadsheets, & the people of Dublin can`t get enough of his gruesome tales. To Solomon, it`s only an ordinary man playing a tasteless trick, a sensational story that will soon blow over. But when the Dolocher starts killing & Solomon himself is set upon by the beast, he starts to have doubts. With the help of his swashbuckling landlady, ship`s surgeon-turned-apothecary Merriment O` Grady, Solomon swears to unmask the Dolocher. Yet Solomon & Merriment soon find themselves torn between reason & superstition, their heads & their hearts as they strive to solve the mystery. But are they hunting the Dolocher or is it hunting them? ...

The Dolomites Smart Map at 1:200, 000 from the Touring Club Italiano, printed on light waterproof & tear-resistant synthetic paper, with street plans of central Bolzano & Trento annotated with main sights, plus 16 more recommendations of places worth visiting. Coverage extends from Brunico south beyond Trento, Feltre & Belluno; & west/east roughly from the Gruppo di Brenta massif & Val Venosta to the Carnia region. In addition to the recommended sights, the map prominently highlights the course of the region ...

The elegant & dramatic peaks of the Dolomites, one of the most recently designated UNESCO World Heritage Sites, have long epitomised the ideals of climbers the world over. These spectacular limestone & dolomite monoliths rise abruptly from beautiful meadows, their pale faces contrasting starkly with the vibrant colour of the surrounding alpine pastures, to create one of the most instantly recognisable landscapes in the World. Located in northern Italy, & representing a true mix of Italian & Austrian culture, these so-called ` Pale Alps` contain climbing of every shape & size. Single pitch sport crags lie beside kilometre-long traditional routes, with climbs which are steeped in history running parallel to modern bolted lines. The area is particularly renowned for its via ferrata, cabled routes predating the Great War which give superb access to some of the World`s most striking summits. The metal wires, interspersed with breathtaking ladders & unlikely suspension bridges, provide aerial assault courses which combine the thrill of an ascent on rock with the security of a protected mountain scramble. This Rockfax guide covers everything you need for a climbing trip regardless of ability, whether it be sport, trad, via ferrata or a combination of all three. It features all the major areas & is the only guidebook available to have such comprehensive coverage. Catinaccio, Val di Fassa, Marmolada, Sella Group, Val Gardena, Fanis Group, Lagazuoi Group, Tofana Group, Cinque Torri, Cortina Basin, Cadini di Misurina, Tre Cime. ...

This text traces the origin & development of this island from its volcanic formation to 1994. The author interweaves the island`s history with geography, ecology, folklore & social custom to inform the reader about both Dominica & Caribbean history as a whole. ...

Despite its significance in the history of Spanish colonialism, the Dominican Republic is familiar to most outsiders through only a few elements of its past & culture. Non-Dominicans may be aware that the country shares the island of Hispaniola with Haiti & that it is where Christopher Columbus chose to build a colony. Some may know that the country produces talented baseball players & musicians; others that it is a prime destination for beach vacations. Little else about the Dominican Republic is common knowledge outside its borders. This Reader seeks to change that. It provides an introduction to the history, politics, & culture of the country from precolonial times into the early twenty-first century. Among the volume`s 118 selections are essays, speeches, journalism, songs, poems, legal documents, testimonials, & short stories, as well as several interviews conducted especially for this Reader. Many of the selections have been translated into English for the first time. All of them are preceded by brief introductions written by the editors. The volume`s eighty-five illustrations, ten of which appear in colour, include maps, paintings, & photos of architecture, statues, famous figures, & Dominicans going about their everyday lives. ...

Ever been so bored at work that your brain began to dribble out of your ears? Ever considered stapling yourself to the floor to get out of going to another mind-numbing meeting? Well, heres a way to brighten up those dull days & unmotivated moments that are an essential part of office life. This book will help you plot your way into your colleagues good books & vicariously vent your frustration on your boss, tippex over your troubles & scrawl your way to success all from the comfort of your own office chair. Healthier than a cigarette break & more comforting than a large croissant, it`ll help you take on the daily grind armed with nothing more than a sense of humour, a wild imagination & a few bits of stationery. Your inner child will be endlessly entertained, & your co-workers will be envious in the extreme. ...

A young writer, struggling for success, employs an elderly woman called Emerence to be her housekeeper. From their first encounter it is clear that Emerence is no ordinary maid. Although everyone in the neighbourhood knows & respects her, no one knows anything about her private life or has ever crossed her threshold. Only a great drama in the writer`s life prompts Emerence to unveil glimpses of her traumatic past
- a past which sheds light on her peculiar behaviour. ” The Door” brilliantly evokes the development of the bond between these two very different women, & the tragic ending to their relationship.
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Emerence is a domestic servant
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In The Doorbells of Florence: Fictional Stories & Photographs, writer & photographer Andrew Losowsky captured the sometimes insignificant, sometimes fascinating doorbells of Florence in a whimsical light, both through pictures & fiction. Imagining the stories of who might have answered if he rang, hidden worlds emerge out of each picture, capturing the spirit of peeking inside the secrets, habits, & desires of a city's inhabitants. Fated loves, chance encounters, invented languages, false maps, & mysteries beneath the floorboards. Laying bare a rarely observed side of Florence, each photo is a perfect match for its charming story, balancing the antique appeal of the city with the contemporary, gritty realities of a modern city. Travellers, Italy lovers, & imaginative wanderers will delight in this elegant, intriguing collection, which features h&-drawn lettering & a silk-screened cover. ...

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