Eric Brown

Explore the History of Wales From Start to End... Do you have an interest in the fascinating history of Wales? Are there gaps in your knowledge and you would like to know more? This book will fill in those gaps and give you a better knowledge Wales is a country within the United Kingdom and, with England, has been a part of the nation for several hundred years. From different warring factions and distinct identities ruled by individual monarchs, Wales eventually formed into a single nation. But this is only a small part of its story. Inside the pages of Welsh History: A Concise Overview of the History of Wales from Start to End, you will find that there is much more to this small nation than meets the eye, with chapters the cover: How Wales emerged as a country The rise of national consciousness The Welsh economy History of Welsh devolution Welsh culture, traditions and language Historical places And much more... This fascinating book will fill in many of the gaps in the knowledge you may have of Wales and its place in history, providing information on a wide range of interesting and informative topics... Don't wait another moment to enjoy from this information - Get your copy of Wales History right away

Explore the History of Scotland From Start to End... Are you interested in the romance and drama of Scottish history? Are tales of Robert the Bruce and the wars against England just footnotes in your wider historical knowledge? This book provides a concise and impressive chronicle Scotland has always held a fascination for people around the world. from inventors and patriots to great writers and thinkers, Scotland has traditionally punched well above its weight on the world stage. But did you know how it all started and how Scotland has been shaped by wider world events? This book, Scottish History: A Concise Overview of the History of Scotland From Start to End, tells Scotland's story through several hundred years of turmoil and strife and includes chapters on: The emergence of the Scottish nation The golden age The Wars of Independence The Black Death Inventors, explorers and missionaries The impact of two world wars And much more... This in-depth and informative book aims to give the reader a taste of what Scottish history has meant for it, the United Kingdom as a whole and for the rest of the world as a result. It is perfect for anyone who has an urge to learn more about what Scotland has done throughout the years Don't wait another moment to enjoy from this information - Get your copy of Scottish History right away

Explore the History of England From Start to End... Are you fascinated by English history? Are you studying for an exam or just have a passing interest in the subject? This book is a must read for anyone who wants to know a bit more England is a fascinating and intriguing country. From its pre Christian roots, through Roman occupation, Viking invaders, the Norman Conquest and the building of the largest empire the world has known, this small country has punched well above its weight on the world stage. Now, in this absorbing book, English History: A Concise Overview of the History of England from Start to End, you can learn much more about the country, its people and their rich history, including: The Medieval age The Reformation Kings and queens Renaissance period Civil wars The British Empire World Wars And much more... From humble beginnings of nomadic tribes, through to an empire that reached across the globe, England has stood and prevailed against every threat it ever faced and still commands respect even today.... If you want to delve deeper into its past and how it came to occupy its place in history, get a copy of English History and immerse yourself in the past of this fascinating country...

Explore the History of Ireland From Start to End... Are you fascinated and intrigued by the Emerald Isle? Does Ireland hold a special place in your heart? Would you like to learn a lot more about this island that has contributed much to world history? Ireland, more than any other country, seems to hold people from other parts of the world in awe. Its people, landscape, culture and misfortunes have provided writers and poets with endless inspiration and its history is no less colorful and exciting. In this book, Irish History: A Concise Overview of the History of Ireland From Start to End, you can find out much more about what has happened to Ireland through the ages, with chapters on: Early peoples and ages The advent of Christianity The Middle Ages The arrival of the Normans The 1580 rebellion 18th and 19th centuries And much more... The Ireland of today has been shaped by the past and its history has provided some of the major flashpoints in the wider scope of the British Isles and Europe... And with millions of North Americans, in particular, being able to trace their ancestry back to Irish forefathers, this book is a must read for anyone who has even a passing interest in the subject Don't wait another moment to enjoy from this information - Get your copy of Irish History right away

"It's time to let bygones be bygones. Water under the bridge, right? What happened . happened a long time ago."When Langham's literary agent receives a cryptic letter inviting him to spend the weekend at the grand Cornish home of successful novelist Denbigh Connaught, Charles Elder seems reluctant to attend. What really happened between Elder and Connaught during the summer of 1917, nearly forty years before - and why has it had such a devastating effect on Charles?Accompanying his agent to Connaught House, Langham and his wife Maria discover that Charles is not the only one to have received a letter. But why has Denbigh Connaught gathered together a group of people who each bear him a grudge? When a body is discovered in Connaught's study, the ensuing investigation uncovers dark secrets that haunt the past of each and every guest - including Charles Elder himself .

1950s Private Investigator Donald Langham discovers that truth is stranger than fiction when he investigates a murder on an American movie set.1956. Having just started work as a professional private investigator, Donald Langham's first client is American movie star Suzie Reynard, currently shooting a murder mystery film at Marling Hall, an Elizabethan manor house in the depths of the Norfolk countryside. The film's director - Suzie's lover - has been receiving threats and Suzie is convinced his life is in danger. On arriving at Marling Hall with his fiancée Maria, Langham finds the film set awash with clashing egos, petty jealousies, ill-advised love affairs and seething resentments. Matters come to a head when a body is discovered in the director's trailer.It would appear to be an open-and-shut case when someone confesses to the murder. Donald and Maria are not convinced - but why would someone confess to a crime they haven't committed? If Langham is to uncover the truth, he must delve into the past and another murder that took place more than twenty years before .

Editor Donna Scott has selected the very best short fiction by British authors published during 2017. Twenty-two stories, from established names and rising stars of genre fiction.Introduction - Donna Scott Blinders - Tyler Keevil In the Night of the Comet - Adam Roberts The Walls of Tithonium Chasma - Tim Major 3.8 Missions - Katie Gray Over You - Jaine Fenn The Ghosts of Europa Will Keep You Trapped in a Prison You Make for Yourself - Matt Dovey Uniquo - Aliya Whiteley Looking for Laika - Laura Mauro A Good Citizen - Anne Charnock Mercury Teardrops - Jeff Noon The Nightingales in Pl tres - Natalia Theodoridou The Road to the Sea - Lavie Tidhar When I Close My Eyes - Chris Barnham Targets - Eric Brown London Calling - Philip A. Suggars The Last Word - Ken MacLeod After the Atrocity - Ian Creasey Voicemail - Karen McCreedy Green Boughs Will Cover Thee - Sarah Byrne Airless - N.J. Ramsden Product Recall - Robert Bagnall The Endling Market - E. J. Swift About the Authors.

A volume written as homage to Arthur C. Clarke's Tales from the White Hart, featuring original stories from many of today's top genre writers, including Neil Gaiman, Charles Stross, Stephen Baxter, James Lovegrove, Liz Williams, Adam Roberts, Eric Brown, Ian Watson, and David Langford.The Fountain: a traditional London pub situated in Holborn, just off Chancery Lane, where Michael, the landlord, serves excellent real ales and dodgy ploughman's, ably assisted by barmaids Sally and Bogna.The Fountain, in whose Paradise bar a group of friends - scientists, writers and genre fans - meet regularly on a Tuesday night to swap anecdotes, reveal wondrous events from their past, tell tall tales, talk of classified invention and, maybe, just maybe, save the world...1. Introduction - Peter Weston 2. No Smoke without Fire - Ian Whates 3. Transients - Stephen Baxter 4. Forever Blowing Bubbles - Ian Watson 5. On the Messdecks of Madness - Paul Graham Raven 6. The Story Bug - James Lovegrove 7. "And Weep Like Alexander" - Neil Gaiman 8. The Ghost in the Machine - Colin Bruce 9. The Hidden Depths of Bogna - Liz Williams 10. A Bird in Hand - Charles Stross 11. In Pursuit of the Chuchunaa - Eric Brown 12. The Cyberseeds - Steve Longworth 13. Feathers of the Dinosaur - Henry Gee 14. Book Wurms - Andy West 15. The Pocklington Poltergeist - David Langford 16. The Last Man in Space - Andrew J Wilson 17. A Multiplicity of Phaedra Lament - Peter Crowther 18. The Girl With the White Ant Tattoo - Tom Hunter 19. The 9,000,000,001st Name of God - Adam Roberts 20. About the Authors

This historical mystery series represents an exciting new direction for award-winning science fiction writer Eric Brown.London, 1955. When crime writer Donald Langham's literary agent asks for his help in sorting out 'a delicate matter', little does Langham realize what he's getting himself into. For a nasty case of blackmail leads inexorably to murder as London's literary establishment is rocked by a series of increasingly bizarre deaths. With three members of the London Crime Writers' Association coming to sudden and violent ends, what at first appeared to be a series of suicides looks suspiciously like murder - and there seems to be something horribly familiar about the various methods of despatch.With the help of his literary agent's assistant, the delectable Maria Dupre, Langham finds himself drawing on the skills of his fictional detective hero as he hunts a ruthless and fiendishly clever killer - a killer with old scores to settle.

The Spacetime Pit Plus Two collects three collaborative stories by two of science fiction's finest writers. Never before published in one volume, the triptych showcases the authors' ability to create narratives on a vast scale, and yet never to lose sight of the all-important human element.In the award-winning 'The Spacetime Pit', spacer Katerina Wake crash-lands on a primitive alien world and faces certain death unless she can harness her ingenuity, and technical know-how, to bend the destiny of an entire race to her will...'Green-Eyed Monster' follows Richard as he wakes up after a night on the tiles to find himself inhabiting the body of a toad - and that's just the start of his troubles... In 'Sunfly', Onara and her people live on a world very different from our own - a vast ribbon encircling a sun. But a change is coming to the land, a mysterious narrowing that threatens not only the stability of her world, but the very order of everything she has taken for granted."With every passing year, the oft-made remark that Baxter is Arthur C Clarke's heir seems more and more apt" - SFX"Eric Brown spins a terrific yarn" - SFX "There's real beauty and excitement to Baxter's writing" - Starburst"British writing with a deft, understated touch: wonderful" - New Scientist on Eric Brown

Get a fundamental understanding of how Google BigQuery works by analyzing and querying large datasets About This Book • Get started with BigQuery API and write custom applications using it • Learn how BigQuery API can be used for storing, managing, and query massive datasets with ease • A practical guide with examples and use-cases to teach you everything you need to know about Google BigQuery Who This Book Is For If you are a developer, data analyst, or a data scientist looking to run complex queries over thousands of records in seconds, this book will help you. No prior experience of working with BigQuery is assumed. What You Will Learn • Get a hands-on introduction to Google Cloud Platform and its services • Understand the different data types supported by Google BigQuery • Migrate your enterprise data to BigQuery and query it using the legacy and standard SQL techniques • Use partition tables in your project and query external data sources and wild card tables • Create tables and data sets dynamically using the BigQuery API • Perform real-time inserting of records for analytics using Python and C# • Visualize your BigQuery data by connecting it to third party tools such as Tableau and R • Master the Google Cloud Pub/Sub for implementing real-time reporting and analytics of your Big Data In Detail Google BigQuery is a popular cloud data warehouse for large-scale data analytics. This book will serve as a comprehensive guide to mastering BigQuery, and how you can utilize it to quickly and efficiently get useful insights from your Big Data. You will begin with getting a quick overview of the Google Cloud Platform and the various services it supports. Then, you will be introduced to the Google BigQuery API and how it fits within in the framework of GCP. The book covers useful techniques to migrate your existing data from your enterprise to Google BigQuery, as well as readying and optimizing it for analysis. You will perform basic as well as advanced data querying using BigQuery, and connect the results to various third party tools for reporting and visualization purposes such as R and Tableau. If you're looking to implement real-time reporting of your streaming data running in your enterprise, this book will also help you. This book also provides tips, best practices and mistakes to avoid while working with Google BigQuery and services that interact with it. By the time you're done with it, you will have set a solid foundation in working with BigQuery to solve even the trickiest of data problems. Style and Approach This book follows a step-by-step approach to teach readers the concepts of Google BigQuery using SQL. To explain various data querying processes, large-scale datasets are used wherever required.

A fun, fast-paced story filled with facts about the solar system, doubling as the perfect celebration of grandparents and grandchildren. Billy's grandfather is a retired astronaut who likes to take Billy on trips around planet Earth. But when the ship's computer takes over, they suddenly find themselves zooming away on a grand tour of the Solar System! But when the computer system fails and Billy's grandfather is forced to pilot the ship manually through the treacherous asteroid belt! Will they make it home alive? Particularly suitable for readers aged 7+ with a reading age of 7.

Crime writer sleuth Donald Langham is invited to a remote Scottish castle to solve an intriguing mystery.It's the bitterly cold December of 1955, and Donald Langham has been asked by his friend, private detective Ralph Ryland, to assist him on a case. Ryland has been contacted by their old commanding officer, Major Cartwright, who has reasons to believe that his life is under threat at his remote castle in the Scottish Highlands.On arriving at the castle, Langham and Ryland learn that Major Cartwright is attempting to raise the wreck of a German fighter plane which crashed into the loch in 1945. But it's not only the bad weather that has put a halt to the progress of the salvage. Soon after Langham's arrival, one of Cartwright's guests is brutally murdered - and the hunt is on to stop a ruthless killer before he - or she - strikes again

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