Translated from the Latin, originally entitled Descriptio Cambriae written in 1194. Gerald of Wales, archdeacon of Brecon, was a medieval clergyman and chronicler of his times.
Gerald's writings were... More > based on a thorough knowledge of Classical authors and reflect experiences gained on his travels as well as his great knowledge of the standard authorities. He was highly respected as a scholar during and after his time.
It is generally agreed today that his most distinguished works are those dealing with Wales and Ireland, with his two books on his beloved Wales being the most important - Itinerarium Cambriae and Descriptio Cambriae, which tell us much about Welsh history and geography and reflect upon the cultural relationship between the Welsh and the English.< Less
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"Loving Nate" introduces two young men from two very different socioeconomic classes who through shared experiences discover friendship and love. Together they realize that their... More > similarities are much greater than their dissimilarities, and their feelings for each other bring them to a place neither had expected to be.
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The unicorn is the only fabulous beast that does not seem to have been conceived out of human fears. In even the earliest references he is fierce yet good, selfless yet solitary, but always mysteriously beautiful. He could be captured only by unfair means, and his single horn was said to neutralize poison. The young gay male, like the unicorn, is fierce yet good, selfless yet solitary, always mysteriously beautiful, and can be captured only by unfair means.< Less
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Disowned by his parents for being gay, Seth has nowhere to turn until an Internet search uncovers a haven of sorts in New York City. Seth then makes the call that will change his life... More > forever. Alone and scared, Seth must learn to trust a stranger who introduces him to a whole new world, one in which he can not only survive, but thrive.
About the Cover:
The unicorn is the only fabulous beast that does not seem to have been conceived out of human fears. In even the earliest references he is fierce yet good, selfless yet solitary, but always mysteriously beautiful. He could be captured only by unfair means, and his single horn was said to neutralize poison. The young gay male, like the unicorn, is fierce yet good, selfless yet solitary, always mysteriously beautiful, and can be captured only by unfair means.< Less
The is a story a group of friends who met whilst in a boys' only catholic boarding school in Western Nigeria when they were about 11 years old in the 1970’s. Discipline was enforced by seniors... More > who treated the juniors badly.
On their last day in High school, the boys met with a few girls from the local girls’ school. In a drunken rage they promised to meet 30 years later for a reunion party at the school. At the reunion party, the boys and girls told many made up stories popularly known as ‘Fabus’.< Less
The is a story a group of friends who met whilst in a boys' only catholic boarding school in Western Nigeria when they were about 11 years old in the 1970’s. Discipline was enforced by seniors... More > who treated the juniors badly.
On their last day in High school, the boys met with a few girls from the local girls’ school. In a drunken rage they promised to meet 30 years later for a reunion party at the school. At the reunion party, the boys and girls told many made up stories popularly known as ‘Fabus’.< Less
The love of one's country is one of the most important aspects of our lives. When that nation and its people are pushed to the bring of economic collapse, with large scale sufferings in the midst of... More > plenty, when many people suffer whilst a handful live in palaces at the expense of the majority, it is time for people with the pen to bring out the big guns. Many people describe Africa as a virgin land completely raped of her innocence by the greed of the very people that are supposed to look after the continent. Very few places represent this callous misappropriation of resources more than Nigeria.
This is a good read for all those genuinely interested in the development of Nigeria, but it is also a blue print for development in other areas.< Less
The love of one's country is one of the most important aspects of our lives. When that nation and its people are pushed to the bring of economic collapse, with large scale sufferings in the midst of... More > plenty, when many people suffer whilst a handful live in palaces at the expense of the majority, it is time for people with the pen to bring out the big guns. Many people describe Africa as a virgin land completely raped of her innocence by the greed of the very people that are supposed to look after the continent. Very few places represent this callous misappropriation of resources more than Nigeria. This is a good read for all those genuinely interested in the development of Nigeria, but it is also a blue print for development in other areas.< Less
