The Annual Register
The Annual Register

Author: Edmund Burke

Publisher:

Published: 1926

Total Pages: 524

ISBN-13:

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Continuation of the reference work that originated with Robert Dodsley, written and published each year, which records and analyzes the year’s major events, developments and trends in Great Britain and throughout the world. From the 1920s volumes of The Annual Register took the essential shape in which they have continued ever since, opening with the history of Britain, then a section on foreign history covering each country or region in turn. Following these are the chronicle of events, brief retrospectives on the year’s cultural and economic developments, a short selection of documents, and obituaries of eminent persons who died in the year.

The Lonely Voice
The Lonely Voice

Author: Frank O'Connor

Publisher: Melville House

Published: 2011-06-06

Total Pages: 226

ISBN-13: 1612190170

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Introduction by Russell Banks. The legendary book about writing by the legendary writer is back! Frank O’Connor was one of the twentieth century’s greatest short story writers, and one of Ireland’s greatest authors ever. Now, O’Connor’s influential and sought-after book on the short story is back. The Lonely Voice offers a master class with the master. With his sharp wit and straightforward prose, O’Connor not only discusses the techniques and challenges of a form in which "a whole lifetime must be crowded into a few minutes," but he also delves into a passionate consideration of his favorite writers and their greatest works, including Chekhov, Hemingway, Kipling, Joyce, and others.

British-American/American-British
British-American/American-British

Author: Catherine M. McCormick

Publisher: Hippocrene Books

Published: 1996

Total Pages: 164

ISBN-13: 9780781804509

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This easy-to-use, pocket-size guide provides both simple definitions as well as words connected with specific situations: driving, money and size conversion charts, restaurants and pubs, travel options, and the terms needed for most sightseeing trips. For all mystery lovers, a special section on crime and police is included. A handy reference page of helpful phone numbers and addresses is also listed at the end of the book.

The Western Antiquary
The Western Antiquary

Author: William Henry Kearley Wright

Publisher:

Published: 1886

Total Pages: 390

ISBN-13:

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"Reprinted after revision and correction from the 'Weekly Mercury, '" Mar. 1881-May 1884.