Best Selling Books by Stuart Martin

The Accidental Indies is a tale in which we join Christopher Columbus on a voyage through western seas and Western imagination. Robert Finley imagines, sings, charts, and paints the story of Columbus''s problematic 1492 expedition to the Caribbean, creating a world that is as vivid and compelling as the explorer''s own voyage to the misnamed "Indies".

Only Seven Were Hanged by Stuart Martin is a gripping historical account that explores the dramatic events surrounding a group of individuals condemned during a turbulent period of political conflict. The narrative delves into the trials, motivations, and human stories behind the fate of those involved, shedding light on the tension between justice, authority, and rebellion. Through careful storytelling and historical context, the book reveals how political struggles and ideological battles shaped the lives of those who stood accused. Rich in historical detail and emotional depth, this work provides readers with a compelling examination of courage, sacrifice, and the complex realities of justice during times of unrest.

" It’s a new year, which means (at least in the United States) that a lot of new novels and stories have entered the public domain—everything published in 1930, in fact. Since we draw on the public domain for some of our classic reprints, we’ll be going through 1930s publications in coming weeks and presenting some of the greats from that year. This issue, for example, we have Robert E. Howard’s “The Moon of Skulls,” featuring his other great hero, Solomon Kane. In the meantime, we have a fine selection of stories, including originals by Anna Scotti, Tom Larsen, and Edmund Glasby, plus classics by Philip E. High, Fletcher Flora, Frank Herbert, and James Holding. Our featured novel is a thriller, Only Seven Were Hanged, by Scottish writer Stuart Martin. And, of course, there’s a new solve-it-yourself puzzler from Hal Charles. Here’s the complete lineup— Cover Art: Ron Miller NOVEL Only Seven Were Hanged, by Stuart Martin When justice is ruled by fear, who decides who deserves to live? NOVELLA “The Moon of Skulls,” by Robert E. Howard [Solomon Kane series] Kane seeks justice in a forgotten African city ruled by a death cult. SOLVE-IT-YOURSELF MYSTERY “Call a Plumber,” by Hal Charles Can you solve the mystery before the detective? All the clues are there! SHORT STORIES “El Artista Fugitivo,” by Tom Larsen [Wilson Salinas series] The artist is eighty. The girl is twenty. The hitman is waiting. “A Strange Relief,” by Anna Scotti Patricia’s fall looked like an accident, but the math didn’t add up. “Homicide and Gentlemen,” by Fletcher Flora [Lt. Joseph Marcus series] Detective Marcus finds a corpse on a golf course at dawn. “The Sapphire That Disappeared,” by James Holding A sapphire vanishes on a bare showroom rug; clues hide in plain sight. “Terrors of the Dark,” by Edmund Glasby A missing corpse and a strange symbol lead to a terrifying ritual. “Wrath of the Gods,” by Philip E. High Castaway on an inhospitable planet, his only concern was staying alive. “The Nothing,” by Frank Herbert Barroom role-play turns real when a “Nothing” draws police attention. "

The Schur algebra is an algebraic system providing a link between the representation theory of the symmetric and general linear groups (both finite and infinite). In the text Dr Martin gives a full, self-contained account of this algebra and these links, covering both the basic theory of Schur algebras and related areas. He discusses the usual representation-theoretic topics such as constructions of irreducible modules, the blocks containing them, their modular characters and the problem of computing decomposition numbers; moreover deeper properties such as the quasi-hereditariness of the Schur algebra are discussed. The opportunity is taken to give an account of quantum versions of Schur algebras and their relations with certain q-deformations of the coordinate rings of the general linear group. The approach is combinatorial where possible, making the presentation accessible to graduate students. This is the first comprehensive text in this important and active area of research; it will be of interest to all research workers in representation theory.

A Ragged Pen brings to the page five essays on memory. First delivered in Vancouver in the spring of 2005, these talks-by Robert Finley, Patrick Friesen, Aislinn Hunter, Anne Simpson and Jan Zwicky-examine the narrative challenges, lyric energy and questions of verity that surround the subject of memory in a creative context. Finley''s essay searches out appropriate, genuine voices for memories. Comparing photo narrative projects, his own and a friend''s, he proposes a form of storytelling that incorporates both memory and creation, a dialogue that speaks to, rather than for, the past. Within the discussion of narrative Zwicky posits a distinction between lyric and narrative treatments of memories, what each accepts about and tries to do with what memory delivers, and whether a difference in the degree of verity is part of this distinction. Hunter picks up the thread of verity and examines the discrepancy between seeing and imagining, the notion of "real" and the power of memory, drawing on the work of Borges, Seamus Heaney and recent science that calls into question commonly held perceptions of truth. Friesen begins with a childhood memory he suspects may be an invention, and opens onto the role of longing in memory and in poetry, challenging the assumption of past experience in longing, arguing for a note of loss in every new experience, a longing for what has never been. Simpson uses a myth of longing, that of Orpheus and Eurydice, to dig beneath metaphor, bringing new ideas and influences to the role of metaphor in social interactions and artistic endeavours. Together these essays make fascinating crossovers and offer fresh insight on memory and art. A Ragged Pen is a valuable new contribution to the study of poetics and narrative philosophy.

Ontdek de bruisende wereld van het 19e-eeuwse New York door de ogen van een nieuwsgierige Engelsman! In "Eens Engelschman''s eerste indrukken van New-York" neemt Stuart Martin je mee op een fascinerende reis door de straten van een stad die nooit slaapt. Met een scherp oog voor detail en een vleugje humor, beschrijft Martin zijn eerste ontmoetingen met de levendige cultuur en de kleurrijke inwoners van New York. Zijn observaties zijn zowel vermakelijk als inzichtelijk, waardoor je je als lezer volledig ondergedompeld voelt in de historische sfeer van de stad. Unieke thema’s zoals culturele botsingen, de zoektocht naar identiteit en de dynamiek van een snelgroeiende metropool worden op meesterlijke wijze verkend. Martin''s originaliteit ligt in zijn vermogen om de lezer te laten lachen en nadenken, terwijl hij tegelijkertijd een tijdperk tot leven brengt dat zowel vreemd als vertrouwd aanvoelt. De sterke punten van dit boek zijn onmiskenbaar. Martin''s schrijfstijl is levendig en meeslepend, met een scherpzinnigheid die de lezer van begin tot eind boeit. Het boek heeft erkenning gekregen voor zijn historische nauwkeurigheid en literaire waarde, en is een must-read voor liefhebbers van geschiedenis en cultuur. Dit boek is perfect voor een publiek dat geïnteresseerd is in historische non-fictie, culturele studies en reisverhalen. Of je nu een fervent lezer bent van historische literatuur of gewoon nieuwsgierig bent naar het verleden van een van de meest iconische steden ter wereld, dit boek biedt een unieke kijk op een tijdperk vol verandering en avontuur. Laat je inspireren door de verhalen van een tijd die ons nog steeds beïnvloedt. Bestel nu "Eens Engelschman''s eerste indrukken van New-York" en beleef de opwinding van een stad in transitie door de ogen van een buitenstaander. Duik in de geschiedenis en laat je meevoeren door de woorden van Stuart Martin!

Discover fearsome beasts, such as the snake-haired gorgans and the crocodile-headed Ammut, as well as creatures of beauty, such as the majestic phoenix and the graceful unicorn. Follow the Greek hero Theseus through the labyrinth to kill the bull-headed Minotaur. A book filled with roars and blood-curdling cries of creatures you pray never to meet.

Join Teddy and his friends for two fun adventures! Gilbert''s Birthday Surprise: 1-74047-243-8; Catch That Hat!: 1-74047-242-X

Beatrice Bee and Bella Butterfly need a flower''s nectar for different things.