New Releases by Michael Hurley

THE DAZZLING SECOND GHOST STORY COLLECTION FROM THE CREATORS OF THE HAUNTING SEASON, NOW AVAILABLE IN PAPERBACK. ''Terrific - every bit as good as an MR James collection'' ROSIE ANDREWS, author of THE LEVIATHAN Featuring new and original stories from: Bridget Collins Imogen Hermes Gowar Kiran Millwood Hargrave Andrew Michael Hurley Jess Kidd Natasha Pulley Elizabeth Macneal Laura Purcell Susan Stokes-Chapman Laura Shepherd-Robinson Stuart Turton Catriona Ward The tradition of a haunted tale at Christmas has flourished across the centuries. These twelve stories - authored by some of today''s most loved and lauded writers of historical and gothic fiction - are all centred around Christmas or Advent, boldly and playfully re-imagining a beloved tradition for a modern audience. Taking you from a haunted Tuscan villa to a remote Scottish island with a dark secret,, these vibrant haunted stories are your ultimate companion for frosty nights. So curl up, light a candle, and fall under the spell of winters past . . .

Eight bestselling, award-winning writers return to the time-honoured tradition of the seasonal ghost story in this spellbinding collection of new and original haunted tales. Long before Charles Dickens and Henry James popularized the tradition of supernatural horror, the shadowy nights of winter have been a time for people to gather together by the flicker of candlelight and experience the intoxicating thrill of a spooky tale. Now nine bestselling, award-winning authors—all of them master storytellers of the sinister and the macabre—bring the tradition to vivid life in a spellbinding new collection of original spine-tingling tales. Taking you from the frosty fens of the English countryside, to the snow-covered grounds of a haunted estate, to a bustling London Christmas market, these mesmerizing stories will capture your imagination and serve as your indispensable companion to cold, dark nights. So curl up, light a candle, and fall under the ghostly spell of winters past . . .

The great value of this book is that it helps people to explore together how they can live life more fully and with authentic freedom. It has all the more relevance today in an impact of Covid 19 is to push us to a new depth of interiority and to seek new answers that give meaning and vitality. This book has three distinct parts: Part one outlines three convictions that guide its direction and the program it describes. Firstly, God desires what is best for all people and invites each one personally to know him and to live with responsible freedom, self-determination and confidence in his wisdom and mercy. Secondly, every baptized Christian is called to evangelize, namely, to reach out beyond themselves in a way that proclaims and expresses the goodness of God, through action and words and thus enriches those whom they meet Thirdly, the parish is an important entity in the renewal of Godu0092s people as a dwelling place of God among them. Here people meet in communion with one another to worship God, to encounter him, and to be send forth. The author admits that these three convictions are deeply held by him, and have provided compass points for his ministry. Part two is the central core of the book. It outlines a program that gives flesh and reality to its three underpinning convictions. It provides a practical step- by step outline for people to plan, launch and direct the program in a way that helps participants come to know Godu0092s providence and love amid the contradictions and joys of daily living, and live as his beloved children. It then forms and inspires them to live their relationships in a spirit of joyful service and with love towards all whom they meet, and in a way that enhances renewal and community connections within their parish. Each week presents an important facet of Christian living in a style that is easy to follow, while at the same time inspirational. It all means that hosting this program is within the capacity of anyone who knows a genuine encounter with God, and a desire to share his love with others. Part three consists of a scripture passage and a brief reflection for each day for the duration of the program. It supports the theme of each week. It seeks to help people to pray with the help of the scriptures; to inspire a new or more personal relationship with Christ; and to yield to the mystery of Godu0092s loving. Then what may have proved to be elusive in the past becomes part of oneu0092s own personal story. Part three can equally be looked upon as a booklet, which stands on its own, and which can be used with profound effect as a personal support in recognizing God who is continually searching for them. In an easy to read style, this book will provide possibilities and sightlines for individuals, communities and parishes, in their search for authentic freedom, renewal, and community.

"A gripping and unsettling new novel by the award-winning author of The Loney that asks how much we owe to tradition, and how far we will go to preserve it"--

"Ein Meisterwerk des britischen Schauerromans mit hohem literarischen Anspruch." (Brigitte) "Eine meisterhafte Exkursion ins Grauen." (Sunday Times)

This dissertation explores the synthesis and use of multifunctional anionic polymerization initiators for the purpose of opening the gateway to the synthesis of polymer architectures of greater complexity. First the multifunctional oxyanion initiator generated by reacting poly(4-hydroxystyrene) with sodium hydride was used to synthesize a previously unknown polymer containing an aryl halide functional group. The homopolymer solution self-assembly behavior of poly(4-hydroxystyrene) and the newly synthesized poly (4-(4-bromophenyloxy)styrene) were both investigated. This is followed by the synthesis and characterization of multifunctional alkyne core molecules and random copolymers of polystyrene-co-poly(4-hydroxystyrene) which served as templates for the synthesis of new random copolymers of polystyrene-co-poly(4-(2- propynyloxy)styrene). The newly formed multifunctional alkyne core molecules and alkyne functionalized random copolymers served as polymer backbones in a "grafting to" strategy. Previously prepared azide terminated polymers were grafted to the multifunctional alkyne core molecules and polymer backbones by copper (I) catalyzed alkyne-azide cycloaddition reactions. Lastly, the synthesis of a new hydrocarbon soluble multifunctional initiator was undertaken. The resulting molecule was shown to be an efficient initiator of anionic polymerization in non-polar solvent in the absence of polar additives, necessary in all previous attempts to combat large scale aggregation of such multifunctional initiator. This new initiator will open the way to facile synthesis of well-defined star polymers, star-block copolymers, and more complex polymer architectures.

Great Olympic Moments looks at great Olympic moments through the history of the modern Olympics and reasons why these moments were so memorable and made such an impact. It also includes a spread of Olympic records and an Olympic timeline.

‘De Loney is niet zozeer goed, het is geweldig. Het is literatuur van formaat.’ Stephen King De ontdekking van een kinderlijkje aan de stormachtige Engelse kust van Lancashire dwingt Smith, de verteller van dit verhaal, terug te denken aan de pelgrimsreis die hij in 1976 met zijn ouders en geestelijk gehandicapte broer Hanny ondernam naar dat kustgebied, dat daar de Loney wordt genoemd. De bewoners van de Loney zijn niet allemaal even blij met het katholieke gezelschap, en er gebeuren raadselachtige dingen. Niet alleen wordt er gebeden voor Hanny in de hoop dat hij zal genezen, de jongen raakt ook verzeild in andere verontrustende rituelen. Smith is de enige die weet wat er is gebeurd en legt zichzelf de loodzware last van het zwijgen op. Maar zal hij dat zijn leven lang volhouden? De Loney is een angstaanjagende roman over geloof, schuld, jaloezie en opoffering. Tegelijkertijd is het een gevoelig portret van de relatie tussen twee broers met realistische karakters en een observerende hoofdpersoon. Andrew Michael Hurley, een begenadigd literair debutant, voert ons langzaam langs de griezelige Engelse kustlijn mee naar een huiveringwekkende ontknoping. Andrew Michael Hurley groeide op in het graafschap Lancashire, waar tussen de rivieren de Wyre en de Lune het kustgebied ‘de Loney’ ligt. Zijn kennis van de katholieke symboliek komt voort uit zijn jeugd, toen hij misdienaar was. De Loney is zijn debuut. ‘Hedendaagse klassiekers in het genre spannende boeken zijn zeldzaam, en onmiddellijke klassiekers al helemaal, maar De Loney lijkt dit allebei te zijn.’ the Sunday Telegraph ‘De Loney is een meesterlijke uitweiding over doodsangst. Hurleys sterke, geloofwaardige karakteriseringen en levensechte dialogen zorgen ervoor dat je snel betrokken raakt bij de inwoners van de retraite. Zijn griezelige en atmosferische vertelling zit vol herkenning en scherpte.’ the Sunday Times ‘Direct door critici erkend als horrorklassieker. De Loney gaat over een ongelukkige familie, broederschap, geloof en adolescentie. Hurleys opvallende personages, een mix van sinistere inwoners en katholieke pelgrims, zijn perfect uitgewerkt. Het resultaat is een adembenemende en dubbelzinnige roman die je ’s nachts wakker houdt.’ Daily Express ****

A chance encounter propels a washed up loner on a reckless quest to cross the Atlantic alone in a small sailboat. But when a woman secretly stows aboard, an unexpected love story unfolds on the high seas. The gulf between hope and regret, love and loss, may be deeper and more dangerous than the abyss that lies before them on The Passage.

THE SUNDAY TIMES TOP 10 BESTSELLER. WINNER OF THE 2015 COSTA FIRST NOVEL AWARD. THE BRITISH BOOK AWARDS BOOK OF THE YEAR 2016. A brilliantly unsettling and atmospheric debut full of unnerving horror - ''The Loney is not just good, it''s great. It''s an amazing piece of fiction'' Stephen King Two brothers. One mute, the other his lifelong protector. Year after year, their family visits the same sacred shrine on a desolate strip of coastline known as the Loney, in desperate hope of a cure. In the long hours of waiting, the boys are left alone. And they cannot resist the causeway revealed with every turn of the treacherous tide, the old house they glimpse at its end . . . Many years on, Hanny is a grown man no longer in need of his brother''s care. But then the child''s body is found. And the Loney always gives up its secrets, in the end. ''This is a novel of the unsaid, the implied, the barely grasped or understood, crammed with dark holes and blurry spaces that your imagination feels compelled to fill'' Observer ''A masterful excursion into terror'' The Sunday Times

Dory Delano, Charlotte Harris, and Turner Graham have been drifting through life since their days as roommates at Smith College, ten years ago. Dory is resisting taking the reins of her family''s legacy and fortune even as she relishes the fabulous lifestyle it affords her in the fashionable seaside resort of Martha''s Vineyard. She invites her old friends to join her for a summer on the Vineyard in hopes of rediscovering the innocence of old days and healing new wounds. But hidden in their midst and unknown to all but a few, a reclusive--some say dangerous--fisherman wanders alone, fueling wild speculation about his purpose and his past. None of these women can imagine the events their encounter with the fisherman will set in motion, the shadow he will cast over their destinies, or the transformation that awaits the world they know.

United States of America offers complete coverage of this fascinating country, including sections on history, geography, wildlife, infrastructure and government, and culture. It also includes a detailed fact file, maps and charts, and a traceable flag.

Canada offers complete coverage of this fascinating country, including sections on history, geography, wildlife, infrastructure and government, and culture. It also includes a detailed fact file, maps and charts, and a traceable flag.

Are you interested in motor sports? Then this is the book for you! Discover some of the most fascinating and unusual facts about the sport. With facts about Formula 1, World Rally, NASCAR, and MotoGP this book reveals the fastest vehicles, unusual racers, the trouble a kangaroo can cause, great male and female drivers, and more! Themed boxes, captions and labels make the text in this book easy to read and absorb. The engaging design will draw readers in and keep them hooked.

This title takes a brief look back at the history of the World Cup, then turns to focus on Brazil, the 2014 host. Packed with information about Brazil''s sporting history, cities, and stadiums, as well as the teams and players to watch out for during the tournament.

"This title takes you on a journey through the alphabet, in which each letter reveals a fun and interesting fact about soccer."--Provided by publisher.

This title looks at all the brightest stars from soccer''s past and present.

This title tells you everything you need to know about the countries and teams that take part in World Cup tournaments.

This simple, motivational biography gives readers a glimpse into the life of double Olympic champion Mo Farrah, shining a light on his career, his upbringing, and his involvement in sport.

This simple, motivational biography gives readers a glimpse into the life of Olympic champion Jessica Ennis, shining a light on her career, her upbringing, and her involvement in sport.

In 1851, a Gypsy princess and her young lover escape from her father''s camp. The boy steals Prodigal, a sailing ship blessed with unnatural speed, and the lovers escape to sea. More than 150 years later on Ocracoke Island, Aidan Sharpe, an aging lawyer, is struggling to rebuild his life in this lonely outpost of the Outer Banks. He is caught up in a two-thousand-year-old mystery that unfolds with the sudden reappearance of Prodigal off the coast.

Presents different facts about the sport of football and its players, including which game was known as the "Ice Bowl", who are the Cheeseheads, and which team holds the record for the longest winning streak.

Presents facts about motor sports, including races for different types of vehicle, pit crews, crowds, and notable drivers.

Presents facts about baseball players, records, achievements, and crowds, revealing such information as the tallest player in baseball history and unique athlete superstitions.

Presents different facts about the sport of hockey and its players, including what pucks are made of, which team holds the record for the longest winning streak and which was the longest game played.

Presents facts about basketball players, records, achievements, and crowds, revealing such information as the highest scoring game and the tallest player.

Designed to tie-in perfectly with the London Olympics in 2012, this series offer comprehensive information specific to the games in 2012, and a detailed look at new technologies that are making a huge impact in the world of sports today. It also examines the scale, history, and huge popularity of the event up to the present day.