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The Paternoster Press. Fair. 11.5 x 18cm. Paperback. 1963. 96 pages. sunned & torn spine, foxing, some wear<br><br><p><str ong>THE HOUSEHOLD CHURCH: Apostoli… Mehr…

The Paternoster Press. Fair. 11.5 x 18cm. Paperback. 1963. 96 pages. sunned & torn spine, foxing, some wear<br><br><p><str ong>THE HOUSEHOLD CHURCH: Apostolic Practice in a Modern Setting< /strong><br /><br />by H. L. Ellison<br /><br />The Paternoster P ress, UK, 1963<br />pb, 96pp, 11.5 x 18 cm<br /><br />FAIR: sunne d &amp; torn spine, foxing, some wear<br /><br />One result of th e revivals in Britain about 100 years ago was the recognition of the essential unity in Christ of all true believers, whatever the ir ecclesiastical connexions, and a desire to see this worked out practically in worship and service. One effect of this was the r ise in several quarters of companies of Christians who disclaimed any denominational association or name, but met for the expressi on of their fellowship simply on the basis of their common life i n Christ. As Plymouth was one of the towns where they arose, they were nicknamed 'Plymouth Brethren', but as that was always subje ct to much misunderstanding and occasionally to undesirable publi city, those who today are the spiritual heirs of the original imp ulse, while still strongly disclaiming any denominational title, are often referred to by others as 'Christian Brethren'.<br /><br />In this stimulating series of studies, Mr. Ellison briefly out lines the birth of this movement, and then examines various aspec ts of the present situation, comparing his findings with the reco rd of the early church in the New Testament.</p> ., The Paternoster Press, 1963, 2, St. Martin's Press. Good. 6.3 x 1.3 x 9.49 inches. Hardcover. 2009. 403 pages. dj worn<br>Some people have dreams that are so magnifi cent that if they were to achieve them, their place in history wo uld be guaranteed. People like Christopher Columbus, Isaac Newton , Florence Nightingale, Thomas Edison, Nancy Astor, Charles Lindb ergh, Amy Johnson, Edmund Hilary and Neil Armstrong-their unparal leled success has made their stories into legend. But what if one man had such a dream, and once he'd achieved it, there was no pr oof that he had fulfilled his ambition? Jeffrey Archer's new nov el, Paths of Glory, is the story of such a man-George Mallory. Bo rn in 1886, he was a brilliant student who became part of the Blo omsbury Group at Cambridge in the early twentieth century and ser ved in the Royal Garrison Artillery during World War I. After the war, he married, had three children, and would have spent the re st of his life as a schoolteacher, but for his love of mountain c limbing. Mallory once told a reporter that he wanted to climb Mt . Everest, because it is there. On his third try in 1924, at age thirty-seven, he was last seen four hundred feet from the top. Hi s body was found in 1999, and it remains a mystery whether he and his climbing partner, Andrew Irvine, ever reached the summit. I n fact, not until you've turned the last page of Archer's extraor dinary novel will you be able to decide if George Mallory should be added to that list of legends, while another name would have t o be removed. Paths of Glory is truly a triumph. Editorial Revie ws From Publishers Weekly Veteran actor Roger Allam brings an im pressive range and energy to Archer's historical novel. The tale finds its inspiration in the real-life mystery surrounding advent urer George Mallory, who may--or may not--have reached the summit of Mount Everest in 1924 before perishing in the ice and snow. A llam's remarkable accents are the highlight of the audio book, es pecially in his brief but highly memorable turn as a colorful Ame rican agent who organizes a rather exploitative and ethically dub ious publicity tour for Mallory. Allam also shines in his portray al of Mallory's devoted wife, Ruth, who chooses to mask her doubt s and fears in order to support her husband's lifelong dream of c limbing to the highest point on the planet. Admittedly, Archer's text offers a hero who would rather explore mountains than the de pths of moral or psychological complexity, but Allam's performanc e renders the listening experience entertaining. A St. Martin's h ardcover (Reviews, Jan. 5). (Mar.) Copyright ® Reed Business Inf ormation, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. - -This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of th is title. About the Author Jeffrey Archer was educated at Oxford University. He has served five years in Britain's House of Commo ns, fourteen years in the House of Lords, and two in Her Majesty' s prisons. All of his novels and short story collections--includi ng A Prisoner of Birth, False Impression, and Sons of Fortune--ha ve been international bestsellers. Archer is married with two chi ldren and lives in London and Cambridge. Roger Allam is a British actor who has worked extensively for the Royal Shakespeare Compa ny, the National Theatre, and in the West End. He played Javert i n the original London production of Les Misérables, and Falstaff in the Shakespeare's Globe 2010 production of Henry IV Parts 1 an d 2. He has been nominated four times for the Laurence Olivier Aw ard for Best Actor, winning twice, and he has also won the Olivie r Award for Best Supporting Actor. His film work includes roles i n The Queen, Speed Racer, V for Vendetta, The Wind that Shakes th e Barley, Tamara Drewe, Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tid es, and the television series The Thick of It. Roger has narrated audiobooks for numerous bestselling authors, including Jeffrey A rcher, Ian McEwan, Ian Rankin, and Joseph Conrad. In reviewing th e audiobook version of Jeffrey Archer's Paths of Glory, Publisher s Weekly declared, Veteran actor Roger Allam brings an impressive range and energy to Archer's historical novel.... Allam's remark able accents are the highlight of the audio book. Roger lives in south-west London with his actress wife, Rebecca Saire, and their two young sons. --This text refers to an out of print or unavail able edition of this title. From the Back Cover A novel about o ne man's extraordinary quest to climb Mt. Everest from the one wr iter who could bring such a towering, epic tale vividly to life #1 New York Times bestselling author Jeffrey Archer Some people have dreams that are so magnificent that if they were to achieve them, their place in history would be guaranteed. But what if one man had such a dream...and once he'd fulfilled it, there was no proof that he had achieved his ambition? PATHS OF GLORY This is the story of such a man: George Mallory. He once told an America n reporter that he wanted to climb Mt. Everest because it's there . On his third attempt in 1924, at age thirty-seven, he was last seen six hundred feet from the top. His body was found in 1999. A nd it still remains a mystery whether he ever reached the summit. .. There isn't a better storyteller alive.-Larry King A storyte ller in the class of Alexandre Dumas.-Washington Post Archer is a master entertainer.-Time --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. Excerpt. ® Reprinted by pe rmission. All rights reserved. ONE St. Bees, Cumbria, Tuesday, J uly 19th, 1892 If you had asked George why he'd begun walking to ward the rock, he wouldn't have been able to tell you. The fact t hat he had to wade into the sea to reach his goal didn't appear t o concern him, even though he couldn't swim. Only one person on the beach that morning showed the slightest interest in the six-y ear-old boy's progress. The Reverend Leigh Mallory folded his cop y of The Times and placed it on the sand at his feet. He didn't a lert his wife, who was lying on the deckchair beside .shine, obli vious to any danger their eldest son might be facing. He knew tha t Annie would only panic, the way she had when the boy had climbe d onto the roof of the village hall during a meeting of the Mothe rs' Union. The Reverend Mallory quickly checked on his other thr ee children, who were playing contentedly by the water's edge, un concerned with their brother's fate. Avie and Mary were happily c ollecting seashells that had been swept in on the morning tide, w hile their younger brother Trafford was concentrating on filling a small tin bucket with sand. Mallory's attention re.lutely towar d the rock. He was not yet worried, surely PATHS OF GLORY the b oy would eventually realize he had to turn back. But he rose from his deckchair once the waves began to cover the boy's knee breec hes. Although George was now almost out of his depth, the moment he reached the jagged outcrop he deftly pulled himself out of th e sea and leaped from rock to .self, and stared out toward the ho rizon. Although his favorite subject at school was history, clear ly no one had told him about King Canute. His father was now wat ching with some trepidation as the waves surged carelessly around the rocks. He waited patiently for the boy to become aware of th e danger he was in, when he would surely turn and ask for help. H e didn't. When the first spray of foam touched the boy's toes, th e Reverend Mallory walked slowly .mured as he passed his youngest , who was now intently building a sandcastle. But his eyes never left his eldest son, who still hadn't looked back, even though th e .end Mallory plunged into the sea and started to swim .tary bre aststroke he became more aware that it was much further away than he had realized. He finally reached his goal, and pulled himsel f onto the rock. As he clambered awkwardly to the top he cut his legs in several places, showing none of the surefootedness his so n had earlier displayed. Once he'd joined the boy, he tried not t o reveal that he was out of breath and in some considerable disco mfort. .serve his wife, standing at the water's edge, shouting d esperately, George! George! Perhaps we should be making our way back, my boy, suggested the Reverend Mallory, trying not to sound at all concerned. We don't want to worry your mother, do we? Ju st a few more moments, Papa, begged George, who continued to star e resolutely out to sea. But his father decided they couldn't wai t any longer, and pulled his son gently off the rock. It took th e two of them considerably longer to reach .dling his son in his arms, had to swim on his back, only able to use his legs to assis t him. It was the first time George became aware that return jour neys can take far longer. When George's father finally collapsed on the beach, George's mother rushed across to join them. She fe ll on .ing, Thank God, thank God, while showing scant interest in her exhausted husband. George's two sisters .etly sobbing, while his younger brother continued to build his fortress, far too you ng for any thoughts of death to have crossed his mind. The Rever end Mallory eventually sat up and stared at his eldest son, who w as once again looking out to sea although the rock was no longer in sight. He accepted .cept of fear, no sense of risk. Excerpted from Paths of Glory by Jeffrey Archer. Copyright © 2009 by Jeffr ey Archer. Published in December 2009 by St. Martin`s Press. All rights reserved. This work is protected under copyright laws and reproduction is strictly prohibited. Permission to reproduce the material in any manner or medium must be secured from the Publish er --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition o f this title. Review Veteran actor Roger Allam brings an impress ive range and energy to Archer's historical novel.... Allam's rem arkable accents are the highlight of the audio book.--Publishers Weekly Read by Olivier Award-winning actor Roger Allam, Paths of Glory penetrates the driven mind of this obsessed and extraordina ry British gentleman who represented the spirit of a generation.- -Kirkus Reviews Listeners will savor the tonality of British stag e actor Roger Allam's voice. --Library Journal Roger Allam's rich , clear voice is an excellent vehicle for the delivery of Jeffrey Archer's novel based on the life and exploits of one of England' s greatest adventurers, George Mallory...Allam's British accent a nd warm tones bring authenticity to the text...Text and presentat ion meld into a totally satisfying experience. --AudioFile --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this ti tle. From AudioFile Roger Allam's rich, clear voice is an excell ent vehicle for the delivery of Jeffrey Archer's novel based on t he life and exploits of one of England's greatest adventurers, Ge orge Mallory. Archer's book presents a multidimensional picture o f Mallory that goes well beyond his persona as the national hero who was one of the first to attempt Everest. Allam's British acce nt and warm tones bring authenticity to the text. The listener is not only treated to the intense action and heartbreak of Mallory 's career as an early mountaineer, but is also allowed to watch t he deeply rewarding personal side of his life unfold. Text and pr esentation meld into a totally satisfying experience. M.O.B. ® Au dioFile 2009, Portland, Maine --This text refers to an out of pri nt or unavailable edition of this title. ., St. Martin's Press, 2009, 2.5<

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Little, Brown and Company, 2005 Blue boards with black tape binding; dj protected with Brodart cover; not price clipped; 390 pps. "How does it feel to be desired by every man and en… Mehr…

Little, Brown and Company, 2005 Blue boards with black tape binding; dj protected with Brodart cover; not price clipped; 390 pps. "How does it feel to be desired by every man and envied by every woman? Wonderful. This is the life Nora Sinclair has dreamed about, the life she's worked hard for, the life she will never give up. When FBI agent John O'Hara first sees her, she seems perfect. She has the looks. The career. The clothes. The wit. The sophistication. The tantalizing sex appeal. The whole extraordinary package -- and men fall in line to court her. She doesn't just attract men, she enthralls them. So why is the FBI so interested in Nora Sinclair? Mysterious things keep happening to people around her, especially the men. And there is something dangerous about Nora when Agent O'Hara looks more closely -- something that lures him at the same time that it fills him with fear." -- from the dj, Little, Brown and Company, 2005, 3, St. Martin's Press. Good. 6.3 x 1.3 x 9.49 inches. Hardcover. 2009. 403 pages. dj worn<br>Some people have dreams that are so magnifi cent that if they were to achieve them, their place in history wo uld be guaranteed. People like Christopher Columbus, Isaac Newton , Florence Nightingale, Thomas Edison, Nancy Astor, Charles Lindb ergh, Amy Johnson, Edmund Hilary and Neil Armstrong-their unparal leled success has made their stories into legend. But what if one man had such a dream, and once he'd achieved it, there was no pr oof that he had fulfilled his ambition? Jeffrey Archer's new nov el, Paths of Glory, is the story of such a man-George Mallory. Bo rn in 1886, he was a brilliant student who became part of the Blo omsbury Group at Cambridge in the early twentieth century and ser ved in the Royal Garrison Artillery during World War I. After the war, he married, had three children, and would have spent the re st of his life as a schoolteacher, but for his love of mountain c limbing. Mallory once told a reporter that he wanted to climb Mt . Everest, because it is there. On his third try in 1924, at age thirty-seven, he was last seen four hundred feet from the top. Hi s body was found in 1999, and it remains a mystery whether he and his climbing partner, Andrew Irvine, ever reached the summit. I n fact, not until you've turned the last page of Archer's extraor dinary novel will you be able to decide if George Mallory should be added to that list of legends, while another name would have t o be removed. Paths of Glory is truly a triumph. Editorial Revie ws From Publishers Weekly Veteran actor Roger Allam brings an im pressive range and energy to Archer's historical novel. The tale finds its inspiration in the real-life mystery surrounding advent urer George Mallory, who may--or may not--have reached the summit of Mount Everest in 1924 before perishing in the ice and snow. A llam's remarkable accents are the highlight of the audio book, es pecially in his brief but highly memorable turn as a colorful Ame rican agent who organizes a rather exploitative and ethically dub ious publicity tour for Mallory. Allam also shines in his portray al of Mallory's devoted wife, Ruth, who chooses to mask her doubt s and fears in order to support her husband's lifelong dream of c limbing to the highest point on the planet. Admittedly, Archer's text offers a hero who would rather explore mountains than the de pths of moral or psychological complexity, but Allam's performanc e renders the listening experience entertaining. A St. Martin's h ardcover (Reviews, Jan. 5). (Mar.) Copyright ® Reed Business Inf ormation, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. - -This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of th is title. About the Author Jeffrey Archer was educated at Oxford University. He has served five years in Britain's House of Commo ns, fourteen years in the House of Lords, and two in Her Majesty' s prisons. All of his novels and short story collections--includi ng A Prisoner of Birth, False Impression, and Sons of Fortune--ha ve been international bestsellers. Archer is married with two chi ldren and lives in London and Cambridge. Roger Allam is a British actor who has worked extensively for the Royal Shakespeare Compa ny, the National Theatre, and in the West End. He played Javert i n the original London production of Les Misérables, and Falstaff in the Shakespeare's Globe 2010 production of Henry IV Parts 1 an d 2. He has been nominated four times for the Laurence Olivier Aw ard for Best Actor, winning twice, and he has also won the Olivie r Award for Best Supporting Actor. His film work includes roles i n The Queen, Speed Racer, V for Vendetta, The Wind that Shakes th e Barley, Tamara Drewe, Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tid es, and the television series The Thick of It. Roger has narrated audiobooks for numerous bestselling authors, including Jeffrey A rcher, Ian McEwan, Ian Rankin, and Joseph Conrad. In reviewing th e audiobook version of Jeffrey Archer's Paths of Glory, Publisher s Weekly declared, Veteran actor Roger Allam brings an impressive range and energy to Archer's historical novel.... Allam's remark able accents are the highlight of the audio book. Roger lives in south-west London with his actress wife, Rebecca Saire, and their two young sons. --This text refers to an out of print or unavail able edition of this title. From the Back Cover A novel about o ne man's extraordinary quest to climb Mt. Everest from the one wr iter who could bring such a towering, epic tale vividly to life #1 New York Times bestselling author Jeffrey Archer Some people have dreams that are so magnificent that if they were to achieve them, their place in history would be guaranteed. But what if one man had such a dream...and once he'd fulfilled it, there was no proof that he had achieved his ambition? PATHS OF GLORY This is the story of such a man: George Mallory. He once told an America n reporter that he wanted to climb Mt. Everest because it's there . On his third attempt in 1924, at age thirty-seven, he was last seen six hundred feet from the top. His body was found in 1999. A nd it still remains a mystery whether he ever reached the summit. .. There isn't a better storyteller alive.-Larry King A storyte ller in the class of Alexandre Dumas.-Washington Post Archer is a master entertainer.-Time --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. Excerpt. ® Reprinted by pe rmission. All rights reserved. ONE St. Bees, Cumbria, Tuesday, J uly 19th, 1892 If you had asked George why he'd begun walking to ward the rock, he wouldn't have been able to tell you. The fact t hat he had to wade into the sea to reach his goal didn't appear t o concern him, even though he couldn't swim. Only one person on the beach that morning showed the slightest interest in the six-y ear-old boy's progress. The Reverend Leigh Mallory folded his cop y of The Times and placed it on the sand at his feet. He didn't a lert his wife, who was lying on the deckchair beside .shine, obli vious to any danger their eldest son might be facing. He knew tha t Annie would only panic, the way she had when the boy had climbe d onto the roof of the village hall during a meeting of the Mothe rs' Union. The Reverend Mallory quickly checked on his other thr ee children, who were playing contentedly by the water's edge, un concerned with their brother's fate. Avie and Mary were happily c ollecting seashells that had been swept in on the morning tide, w hile their younger brother Trafford was concentrating on filling a small tin bucket with sand. Mallory's attention re.lutely towar d the rock. He was not yet worried, surely PATHS OF GLORY the b oy would eventually realize he had to turn back. But he rose from his deckchair once the waves began to cover the boy's knee breec hes. Although George was now almost out of his depth, the moment he reached the jagged outcrop he deftly pulled himself out of th e sea and leaped from rock to .self, and stared out toward the ho rizon. Although his favorite subject at school was history, clear ly no one had told him about King Canute. His father was now wat ching with some trepidation as the waves surged carelessly around the rocks. He waited patiently for the boy to become aware of th e danger he was in, when he would surely turn and ask for help. H e didn't. When the first spray of foam touched the boy's toes, th e Reverend Mallory walked slowly .mured as he passed his youngest , who was now intently building a sandcastle. But his eyes never left his eldest son, who still hadn't looked back, even though th e .end Mallory plunged into the sea and started to swim .tary bre aststroke he became more aware that it was much further away than he had realized. He finally reached his goal, and pulled himsel f onto the rock. As he clambered awkwardly to the top he cut his legs in several places, showing none of the surefootedness his so n had earlier displayed. Once he'd joined the boy, he tried not t o reveal that he was out of breath and in some considerable disco mfort. .serve his wife, standing at the water's edge, shouting d esperately, George! George! Perhaps we should be making our way back, my boy, suggested the Reverend Mallory, trying not to sound at all concerned. We don't want to worry your mother, do we? Ju st a few more moments, Papa, begged George, who continued to star e resolutely out to sea. But his father decided they couldn't wai t any longer, and pulled his son gently off the rock. It took th e two of them considerably longer to reach .dling his son in his arms, had to swim on his back, only able to use his legs to assis t him. It was the first time George became aware that return jour neys can take far longer. When George's father finally collapsed on the beach, George's mother rushed across to join them. She fe ll on .ing, Thank God, thank God, while showing scant interest in her exhausted husband. George's two sisters .etly sobbing, while his younger brother continued to build his fortress, far too you ng for any thoughts of death to have crossed his mind. The Rever end Mallory eventually sat up and stared at his eldest son, who w as once again looking out to sea although the rock was no longer in sight. He accepted .cept of fear, no sense of risk. Excerpted from Paths of Glory by Jeffrey Archer. Copyright © 2009 by Jeffr ey Archer. Published in December 2009 by St. Martin`s Press. All rights reserved. This work is protected under copyright laws and reproduction is strictly prohibited. Permission to reproduce the material in any manner or medium must be secured from the Publish er --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition o f this title. Review Veteran actor Roger Allam brings an impress ive range and energy to Archer's historical novel.... Allam's rem arkable accents are the highlight of the audio book.--Publishers Weekly Read by Olivier Award-winning actor Roger Allam, Paths of Glory penetrates the driven mind of this obsessed and extraordina ry British gentleman who represented the spirit of a generation.- -Kirkus Reviews Listeners will savor the tonality of British stag e actor Roger Allam's voice. --Library Journal Roger Allam's rich , clear voice is an excellent vehicle for the delivery of Jeffrey Archer's novel based on the life and exploits of one of England' s greatest adventurers, George Mallory...Allam's British accent a nd warm tones bring authenticity to the text...Text and presentat ion meld into a totally satisfying experience. --AudioFile --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this ti tle. From AudioFile Roger Allam's rich, clear voice is an excell ent vehicle for the delivery of Jeffrey Archer's novel based on t he life and exploits of one of England's greatest adventurers, Ge orge Mallory. Archer's book presents a multidimensional picture o f Mallory that goes well beyond his persona as the national hero who was one of the first to attempt Everest. Allam's British acce nt and warm tones bring authenticity to the text. The listener is not only treated to the intense action and heartbreak of Mallory 's career as an early mountaineer, but is also allowed to watch t he deeply rewarding personal side of his life unfold. Text and pr esentation meld into a totally satisfying experience. M.O.B. ® Au dioFile 2009, Portland, Maine --This text refers to an out of pri nt or unavailable edition of this title. ., St. Martin's Press, 2009, 2.5<

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New York: St. Martin's Press, 2009. Paperback. As New. Book. Demon Bound (Black London #2)Thirteen years ago, Jack Winter lay dying in a graveyard. Jack called upon a demon and traded h… Mehr…

New York: St. Martin's Press, 2009. Paperback. As New. Book. Demon Bound (Black London #2)Thirteen years ago, Jack Winter lay dying in a graveyard. Jack called upon a demon and traded his soul for his life and now the demon is back to collect its due. But Jack has finally found something to live for. Her name is Pete Caldecott, and because of her, Jack's not going to Hell without a fight.Pete doesn't know about Jack's bargain, but she does know that something bigger and far more dangerous than Jack's demon is growing in the Black. Old gods are stirring and spirits are rising--and Jack doesn't stand a chance of stopping them without Pete's help., St. Martin's Press, 2009, 5, St. Martin's Press. Good. 6.3 x 1.3 x 9.49 inches. Hardcover. 2009. 403 pages. dj worn<br>Some people have dreams that are so magnifi cent that if they were to achieve them, their place in history wo uld be guaranteed. People like Christopher Columbus, Isaac Newton , Florence Nightingale, Thomas Edison, Nancy Astor, Charles Lindb ergh, Amy Johnson, Edmund Hilary and Neil Armstrong-their unparal leled success has made their stories into legend. But what if one man had such a dream, and once he'd achieved it, there was no pr oof that he had fulfilled his ambition? Jeffrey Archer's new nov el, Paths of Glory, is the story of such a man-George Mallory. Bo rn in 1886, he was a brilliant student who became part of the Blo omsbury Group at Cambridge in the early twentieth century and ser ved in the Royal Garrison Artillery during World War I. After the war, he married, had three children, and would have spent the re st of his life as a schoolteacher, but for his love of mountain c limbing. Mallory once told a reporter that he wanted to climb Mt . Everest, because it is there. On his third try in 1924, at age thirty-seven, he was last seen four hundred feet from the top. Hi s body was found in 1999, and it remains a mystery whether he and his climbing partner, Andrew Irvine, ever reached the summit. I n fact, not until you've turned the last page of Archer's extraor dinary novel will you be able to decide if George Mallory should be added to that list of legends, while another name would have t o be removed. Paths of Glory is truly a triumph. Editorial Revie ws From Publishers Weekly Veteran actor Roger Allam brings an im pressive range and energy to Archer's historical novel. The tale finds its inspiration in the real-life mystery surrounding advent urer George Mallory, who may--or may not--have reached the summit of Mount Everest in 1924 before perishing in the ice and snow. A llam's remarkable accents are the highlight of the audio book, es pecially in his brief but highly memorable turn as a colorful Ame rican agent who organizes a rather exploitative and ethically dub ious publicity tour for Mallory. Allam also shines in his portray al of Mallory's devoted wife, Ruth, who chooses to mask her doubt s and fears in order to support her husband's lifelong dream of c limbing to the highest point on the planet. Admittedly, Archer's text offers a hero who would rather explore mountains than the de pths of moral or psychological complexity, but Allam's performanc e renders the listening experience entertaining. A St. Martin's h ardcover (Reviews, Jan. 5). (Mar.) Copyright ® Reed Business Inf ormation, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. - -This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of th is title. About the Author Jeffrey Archer was educated at Oxford University. He has served five years in Britain's House of Commo ns, fourteen years in the House of Lords, and two in Her Majesty' s prisons. All of his novels and short story collections--includi ng A Prisoner of Birth, False Impression, and Sons of Fortune--ha ve been international bestsellers. Archer is married with two chi ldren and lives in London and Cambridge. Roger Allam is a British actor who has worked extensively for the Royal Shakespeare Compa ny, the National Theatre, and in the West End. He played Javert i n the original London production of Les Misérables, and Falstaff in the Shakespeare's Globe 2010 production of Henry IV Parts 1 an d 2. He has been nominated four times for the Laurence Olivier Aw ard for Best Actor, winning twice, and he has also won the Olivie r Award for Best Supporting Actor. His film work includes roles i n The Queen, Speed Racer, V for Vendetta, The Wind that Shakes th e Barley, Tamara Drewe, Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tid es, and the television series The Thick of It. Roger has narrated audiobooks for numerous bestselling authors, including Jeffrey A rcher, Ian McEwan, Ian Rankin, and Joseph Conrad. In reviewing th e audiobook version of Jeffrey Archer's Paths of Glory, Publisher s Weekly declared, Veteran actor Roger Allam brings an impressive range and energy to Archer's historical novel.... Allam's remark able accents are the highlight of the audio book. Roger lives in south-west London with his actress wife, Rebecca Saire, and their two young sons. --This text refers to an out of print or unavail able edition of this title. From the Back Cover A novel about o ne man's extraordinary quest to climb Mt. Everest from the one wr iter who could bring such a towering, epic tale vividly to life #1 New York Times bestselling author Jeffrey Archer Some people have dreams that are so magnificent that if they were to achieve them, their place in history would be guaranteed. But what if one man had such a dream...and once he'd fulfilled it, there was no proof that he had achieved his ambition? PATHS OF GLORY This is the story of such a man: George Mallory. He once told an America n reporter that he wanted to climb Mt. Everest because it's there . On his third attempt in 1924, at age thirty-seven, he was last seen six hundred feet from the top. His body was found in 1999. A nd it still remains a mystery whether he ever reached the summit. .. There isn't a better storyteller alive.-Larry King A storyte ller in the class of Alexandre Dumas.-Washington Post Archer is a master entertainer.-Time --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. Excerpt. ® Reprinted by pe rmission. All rights reserved. ONE St. Bees, Cumbria, Tuesday, J uly 19th, 1892 If you had asked George why he'd begun walking to ward the rock, he wouldn't have been able to tell you. The fact t hat he had to wade into the sea to reach his goal didn't appear t o concern him, even though he couldn't swim. Only one person on the beach that morning showed the slightest interest in the six-y ear-old boy's progress. The Reverend Leigh Mallory folded his cop y of The Times and placed it on the sand at his feet. He didn't a lert his wife, who was lying on the deckchair beside .shine, obli vious to any danger their eldest son might be facing. He knew tha t Annie would only panic, the way she had when the boy had climbe d onto the roof of the village hall during a meeting of the Mothe rs' Union. The Reverend Mallory quickly checked on his other thr ee children, who were playing contentedly by the water's edge, un concerned with their brother's fate. Avie and Mary were happily c ollecting seashells that had been swept in on the morning tide, w hile their younger brother Trafford was concentrating on filling a small tin bucket with sand. Mallory's attention re.lutely towar d the rock. He was not yet worried, surely PATHS OF GLORY the b oy would eventually realize he had to turn back. But he rose from his deckchair once the waves began to cover the boy's knee breec hes. Although George was now almost out of his depth, the moment he reached the jagged outcrop he deftly pulled himself out of th e sea and leaped from rock to .self, and stared out toward the ho rizon. Although his favorite subject at school was history, clear ly no one had told him about King Canute. His father was now wat ching with some trepidation as the waves surged carelessly around the rocks. He waited patiently for the boy to become aware of th e danger he was in, when he would surely turn and ask for help. H e didn't. When the first spray of foam touched the boy's toes, th e Reverend Mallory walked slowly .mured as he passed his youngest , who was now intently building a sandcastle. But his eyes never left his eldest son, who still hadn't looked back, even though th e .end Mallory plunged into the sea and started to swim .tary bre aststroke he became more aware that it was much further away than he had realized. He finally reached his goal, and pulled himsel f onto the rock. As he clambered awkwardly to the top he cut his legs in several places, showing none of the surefootedness his so n had earlier displayed. Once he'd joined the boy, he tried not t o reveal that he was out of breath and in some considerable disco mfort. .serve his wife, standing at the water's edge, shouting d esperately, George! George! Perhaps we should be making our way back, my boy, suggested the Reverend Mallory, trying not to sound at all concerned. We don't want to worry your mother, do we? Ju st a few more moments, Papa, begged George, who continued to star e resolutely out to sea. But his father decided they couldn't wai t any longer, and pulled his son gently off the rock. It took th e two of them considerably longer to reach .dling his son in his arms, had to swim on his back, only able to use his legs to assis t him. It was the first time George became aware that return jour neys can take far longer. When George's father finally collapsed on the beach, George's mother rushed across to join them. She fe ll on .ing, Thank God, thank God, while showing scant interest in her exhausted husband. George's two sisters .etly sobbing, while his younger brother continued to build his fortress, far too you ng for any thoughts of death to have crossed his mind. The Rever end Mallory eventually sat up and stared at his eldest son, who w as once again looking out to sea although the rock was no longer in sight. He accepted .cept of fear, no sense of risk. Excerpted from Paths of Glory by Jeffrey Archer. Copyright © 2009 by Jeffr ey Archer. Published in December 2009 by St. Martin`s Press. All rights reserved. This work is protected under copyright laws and reproduction is strictly prohibited. Permission to reproduce the material in any manner or medium must be secured from the Publish er --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition o f this title. Review Veteran actor Roger Allam brings an impress ive range and energy to Archer's historical novel.... Allam's rem arkable accents are the highlight of the audio book.--Publishers Weekly Read by Olivier Award-winning actor Roger Allam, Paths of Glory penetrates the driven mind of this obsessed and extraordina ry British gentleman who represented the spirit of a generation.- -Kirkus Reviews Listeners will savor the tonality of British stag e actor Roger Allam's voice. --Library Journal Roger Allam's rich , clear voice is an excellent vehicle for the delivery of Jeffrey Archer's novel based on the life and exploits of one of England' s greatest adventurers, George Mallory...Allam's British accent a nd warm tones bring authenticity to the text...Text and presentat ion meld into a totally satisfying experience. --AudioFile --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this ti tle. From AudioFile Roger Allam's rich, clear voice is an excell ent vehicle for the delivery of Jeffrey Archer's novel based on t he life and exploits of one of England's greatest adventurers, Ge orge Mallory. Archer's book presents a multidimensional picture o f Mallory that goes well beyond his persona as the national hero who was one of the first to attempt Everest. Allam's British acce nt and warm tones bring authenticity to the text. The listener is not only treated to the intense action and heartbreak of Mallory 's career as an early mountaineer, but is also allowed to watch t he deeply rewarding personal side of his life unfold. Text and pr esentation meld into a totally satisfying experience. M.O.B. ® Au dioFile 2009, Portland, Maine --This text refers to an out of pri nt or unavailable edition of this title. ., St. Martin's Press, 2009, 2.5<

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St. Martin's Press. Good. 6.3 x 1.3 x 9.49 inches. Hardcover. 2009. 403 pages. dj worn<br>Some people have dreams that are so magnifi cent that if they were to achieve them, the… Mehr…

St. Martin's Press. Good. 6.3 x 1.3 x 9.49 inches. Hardcover. 2009. 403 pages. dj worn<br>Some people have dreams that are so magnifi cent that if they were to achieve them, their place in history wo uld be guaranteed. People like Christopher Columbus, Isaac Newton , Florence Nightingale, Thomas Edison, Nancy Astor, Charles Lindb ergh, Amy Johnson, Edmund Hilary and Neil Armstrong-their unparal leled success has made their stories into legend. But what if one man had such a dream, and once he'd achieved it, there was no pr oof that he had fulfilled his ambition? Jeffrey Archer's new nov el, Paths of Glory, is the story of such a man-George Mallory. Bo rn in 1886, he was a brilliant student who became part of the Blo omsbury Group at Cambridge in the early twentieth century and ser ved in the Royal Garrison Artillery during World War I. After the war, he married, had three children, and would have spent the re st of his life as a schoolteacher, but for his love of mountain c limbing. Mallory once told a reporter that he wanted to climb Mt . Everest, because it is there. On his third try in 1924, at age thirty-seven, he was last seen four hundred feet from the top. Hi s body was found in 1999, and it remains a mystery whether he and his climbing partner, Andrew Irvine, ever reached the summit. I n fact, not until you've turned the last page of Archer's extraor dinary novel will you be able to decide if George Mallory should be added to that list of legends, while another name would have t o be removed. Paths of Glory is truly a triumph. Editorial Revie ws From Publishers Weekly Veteran actor Roger Allam brings an im pressive range and energy to Archer's historical novel. The tale finds its inspiration in the real-life mystery surrounding advent urer George Mallory, who may--or may not--have reached the summit of Mount Everest in 1924 before perishing in the ice and snow. A llam's remarkable accents are the highlight of the audio book, es pecially in his brief but highly memorable turn as a colorful Ame rican agent who organizes a rather exploitative and ethically dub ious publicity tour for Mallory. Allam also shines in his portray al of Mallory's devoted wife, Ruth, who chooses to mask her doubt s and fears in order to support her husband's lifelong dream of c limbing to the highest point on the planet. Admittedly, Archer's text offers a hero who would rather explore mountains than the de pths of moral or psychological complexity, but Allam's performanc e renders the listening experience entertaining. A St. Martin's h ardcover (Reviews, Jan. 5). (Mar.) Copyright ® Reed Business Inf ormation, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. - -This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of th is title. About the Author Jeffrey Archer was educated at Oxford University. He has served five years in Britain's House of Commo ns, fourteen years in the House of Lords, and two in Her Majesty' s prisons. All of his novels and short story collections--includi ng A Prisoner of Birth, False Impression, and Sons of Fortune--ha ve been international bestsellers. Archer is married with two chi ldren and lives in London and Cambridge. Roger Allam is a British actor who has worked extensively for the Royal Shakespeare Compa ny, the National Theatre, and in the West End. He played Javert i n the original London production of Les Misérables, and Falstaff in the Shakespeare's Globe 2010 production of Henry IV Parts 1 an d 2. He has been nominated four times for the Laurence Olivier Aw ard for Best Actor, winning twice, and he has also won the Olivie r Award for Best Supporting Actor. His film work includes roles i n The Queen, Speed Racer, V for Vendetta, The Wind that Shakes th e Barley, Tamara Drewe, Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tid es, and the television series The Thick of It. Roger has narrated audiobooks for numerous bestselling authors, including Jeffrey A rcher, Ian McEwan, Ian Rankin, and Joseph Conrad. In reviewing th e audiobook version of Jeffrey Archer's Paths of Glory, Publisher s Weekly declared, Veteran actor Roger Allam brings an impressive range and energy to Archer's historical novel.... Allam's remark able accents are the highlight of the audio book. Roger lives in south-west London with his actress wife, Rebecca Saire, and their two young sons. --This text refers to an out of print or unavail able edition of this title. From the Back Cover A novel about o ne man's extraordinary quest to climb Mt. Everest from the one wr iter who could bring such a towering, epic tale vividly to life #1 New York Times bestselling author Jeffrey Archer Some people have dreams that are so magnificent that if they were to achieve them, their place in history would be guaranteed. But what if one man had such a dream...and once he'd fulfilled it, there was no proof that he had achieved his ambition? PATHS OF GLORY This is the story of such a man: George Mallory. He once told an America n reporter that he wanted to climb Mt. Everest because it's there . On his third attempt in 1924, at age thirty-seven, he was last seen six hundred feet from the top. His body was found in 1999. A nd it still remains a mystery whether he ever reached the summit. .. There isn't a better storyteller alive.-Larry King A storyte ller in the class of Alexandre Dumas.-Washington Post Archer is a master entertainer.-Time --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. Excerpt. ® Reprinted by pe rmission. All rights reserved. ONE St. Bees, Cumbria, Tuesday, J uly 19th, 1892 If you had asked George why he'd begun walking to ward the rock, he wouldn't have been able to tell you. The fact t hat he had to wade into the sea to reach his goal didn't appear t o concern him, even though he couldn't swim. Only one person on the beach that morning showed the slightest interest in the six-y ear-old boy's progress. The Reverend Leigh Mallory folded his cop y of The Times and placed it on the sand at his feet. He didn't a lert his wife, who was lying on the deckchair beside .shine, obli vious to any danger their eldest son might be facing. He knew tha t Annie would only panic, the way she had when the boy had climbe d onto the roof of the village hall during a meeting of the Mothe rs' Union. The Reverend Mallory quickly checked on his other thr ee children, who were playing contentedly by the water's edge, un concerned with their brother's fate. Avie and Mary were happily c ollecting seashells that had been swept in on the morning tide, w hile their younger brother Trafford was concentrating on filling a small tin bucket with sand. Mallory's attention re.lutely towar d the rock. He was not yet worried, surely PATHS OF GLORY the b oy would eventually realize he had to turn back. But he rose from his deckchair once the waves began to cover the boy's knee breec hes. Although George was now almost out of his depth, the moment he reached the jagged outcrop he deftly pulled himself out of th e sea and leaped from rock to .self, and stared out toward the ho rizon. Although his favorite subject at school was history, clear ly no one had told him about King Canute. His father was now wat ching with some trepidation as the waves surged carelessly around the rocks. He waited patiently for the boy to become aware of th e danger he was in, when he would surely turn and ask for help. H e didn't. When the first spray of foam touched the boy's toes, th e Reverend Mallory walked slowly .mured as he passed his youngest , who was now intently building a sandcastle. But his eyes never left his eldest son, who still hadn't looked back, even though th e .end Mallory plunged into the sea and started to swim .tary bre aststroke he became more aware that it was much further away than he had realized. He finally reached his goal, and pulled himsel f onto the rock. As he clambered awkwardly to the top he cut his legs in several places, showing none of the surefootedness his so n had earlier displayed. Once he'd joined the boy, he tried not t o reveal that he was out of breath and in some considerable disco mfort. .serve his wife, standing at the water's edge, shouting d esperately, George! George! Perhaps we should be making our way back, my boy, suggested the Reverend Mallory, trying not to sound at all concerned. We don't want to worry your mother, do we? Ju st a few more moments, Papa, begged George, who continued to star e resolutely out to sea. But his father decided they couldn't wai t any longer, and pulled his son gently off the rock. It took th e two of them considerably longer to reach .dling his son in his arms, had to swim on his back, only able to use his legs to assis t him. It was the first time George became aware that return jour neys can take far longer. When George's father finally collapsed on the beach, George's mother rushed across to join them. She fe ll on .ing, Thank God, thank God, while showing scant interest in her exhausted husband. George's two sisters .etly sobbing, while his younger brother continued to build his fortress, far too you ng for any thoughts of death to have crossed his mind. The Rever end Mallory eventually sat up and stared at his eldest son, who w as once again looking out to sea although the rock was no longer in sight. He accepted .cept of fear, no sense of risk. Excerpted from Paths of Glory by Jeffrey Archer. Copyright © 2009 by Jeffr ey Archer. Published in December 2009 by St. Martin`s Press. All rights reserved. This work is protected under copyright laws and reproduction is strictly prohibited. Permission to reproduce the material in any manner or medium must be secured from the Publish er --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition o f this title. Review Veteran actor Roger Allam brings an impress ive range and energy to Archer's historical novel.... Allam's rem arkable accents are the highlight of the audio book.--Publishers Weekly Read by Olivier Award-winning actor Roger Allam, Paths of Glory penetrates the driven mind of this obsessed and extraordina ry British gentleman who represented the spirit of a generation.- -Kirkus Reviews Listeners will savor the tonality of British stag e actor Roger Allam's voice. --Library Journal Roger Allam's rich , clear voice is an excellent vehicle for the delivery of Jeffrey Archer's novel based on the life and exploits of one of England' s greatest adventurers, George Mallory...Allam's British accent a nd warm tones bring authenticity to the text...Text and presentat ion meld into a totally satisfying experience. --AudioFile --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this ti tle. From AudioFile Roger Allam's rich, clear voice is an excell ent vehicle for the delivery of Jeffrey Archer's novel based on t he life and exploits of one of England's greatest adventurers, Ge orge Mallory. Archer's book presents a multidimensional picture o f Mallory that goes well beyond his persona as the national hero who was one of the first to attempt Everest. Allam's British acce nt and warm tones bring authenticity to the text. The listener is not only treated to the intense action and heartbreak of Mallory 's career as an early mountaineer, but is also allowed to watch t he deeply rewarding personal side of his life unfold. Text and pr esentation meld into a totally satisfying experience. M.O.B. ® Au dioFile 2009, Portland, Maine --This text refers to an out of pri nt or unavailable edition of this title. ., St. Martin's Press, 2009, 2.5<