Stephen Graham
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"The Gentle Art of Tramping" is a book written by Stephen Graham, a British travel writer, and journalist. First published in 1926, this book is a guide to the art of tramping, which essentially means the practice of recreational walking or hiking. It is a blend of travelogue, philosophical musings, and practical advice for those who seek to embrace the joys of wandering and the freedom of the open road. "The Gentle Art of Tramping" serves as a guide...
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Excerpt: "Although Charles Lynch of Virginia used to suspend British farmers by their thumbs until they cried out Liberty for ever! and lynching has continued ever since, America is nevertheless at bottom free, or at least was intended to be so by the idealists and politicians who brought her forth. America is a living reproof of Europe, and it has been generally conceived of as a land where men should suffer no encroachment upon their personal liberty,...
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The course of European history, and of the twentieth century, was shaped by the political ideologies of three men – Benito Mussolini, Adolf Hitler, and Francisco Franco. Heading the most hardline, repressive and destructive regimes the world had ever known, their beliefs became collectively referred to as Fascism. But to what extent were the politics of these countries similar, and what beliefs were shared by the three dictators?The unfettered ambitions...
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Excerpt: "Having voyaged twice to America from British ports and once from Copenhagen, I determined on my fourth visit to approach America from Spain and try to follow Columbus's keel over the waters. This study of the quest of El Dorado is mostly on the trail of the Spaniards. The motive of the first explorers and pioneers was generally the quest of gold. And even to-day most people who seek America do so to make money, many to make a fortune. There...
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In the days before air travel, journeys to foreign lands were rather difficult undertakings that were usually reserved for the most stalwart of travelers. This is a major reason why the popularity of the travel writing genre skyrocketed in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Stephen Graham was one of the most revered British travel writers during this period, and the essays and short works collected in A Tramp's Sketches represent an...
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Stephen Graham was a noted writer and journalist who took the fateful step of enlisting in the Scots Guards at the less than tender age of 33. However, as he did so in 1917, the manpower shortage of the First World War ensured his quick acceptance into the 'Little Sparta' depot for recruits. Being a liberal, well-travelled gentleman with views as to his dignity, the author suffered greatly under the strict discipline and harsh training of which he...
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»Wenn du das Wandern gelernt hast, weißt du auch, wie du leben sollst.« - Stephen Graham
Wandern ist beliebter denn je - und gleichzeitig will es gelernt sein.
Der schottische Schriftsteller Stephen Graham war einer der ersten, der dazu aufrief, die Welt zu Fuß zu entdecken - und die gängigen Wege dabei zu verlassen. Fernab der Straßen und Städte, allein mit sich selbst und der Natur. In seinem 1926 erstmals erschienenen Wanderratgeber nimmt...
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North Water volume 2
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Sumner's adventure turns into a nightmare when one of the crew is murdered. There's no proof, but Sumner can't escape a feeling that Henry Drax is the true culprit.
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North Water volume 5
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Sumner heads to Hull to settle old scores, but can he outrun his demons - and Drax?
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North Water volume 4
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Drax has a plan. Sumner seeks salvation, but strays too far into the ice.
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North Water volume 3
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A discovery by Sumner sends Drax into a murderous rage. Cavendish proves crucial in Baxter and Brownlee's plan. An arctic storm rages and threatens the safety of the ship's crew.
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North Water volume 1
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Patrick Sumner, hoping to escape the horrors of his past, finds himself on an ill-fated journey to the Arctic that throws him into the path of brutish harpooner Henry Drax.
13) Boiling Point
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A visceral TV adaptation of the hit film – the team juggle their personal lives alongside the challenge of running a new kitchen. Eight months after her mentor Andy Jones suffered a heart attack, head chef Carly is battling to forge a name for new London-based restaurant Point North alongside her old kitchen crew. We follow the team as the stresses of keeping the restaurant running bear down on them amidst a hospitality industry in crisis. With...
14) The Virtues: S1
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Stephen Graham stars as Joseph, a moral yet troubled man who’s lost everything. He’s compelled to travel to Ireland to confront the demons from a childhood spent in the foster care system. His path crosses with Dinah, a fiery and deeply guarded person who’s hiding a secret. Joseph and Dinah spiral out of control as they try to ground themselves and their self-indulgence, traumatized by their own harrowing histories. Neither thought their situation...
15) A Patch of Fog
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A security guard catches a famous writer/television host shoplifting and blackmails him into becoming friends.
16) The Virtues
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Stephen Graham stars as Joseph, a moral yet troubled man who’s lost everything. He’s compelled to travel to Ireland to confront the demons from a childhood spent in the foster care system. His path crosses with Dinah, a fiery and deeply guarded person who’s hiding a secret. Joseph and Dinah spiral out of control as they try to ground themselves and their self-indulgence, traumatized by their own harrowing histories. Neither thought their situation...
17) Help
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When Sarah starts a job in a nursing home, to her surprise she is really good at it. She's a natural with the residents, and begins to form a special bond with Tony, a younger resident who has early onset dementia. The home is chronically underfunded and when the Covid pandemic hits, it suffers from understaffing, sickness and heart-breaking losses.
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"In search of his next big story, journalist Eddie Brock lands an exclusive interview with convicted murderer and death row inmat Cletus Kasady, who discovers Eddie's secret and becomes the host for Carnage, a menacing and terrifying symbiote. Now, Eddie and Venom must get past their contentious relationship to defeat him." --container
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Series follows anti-corruption unit 12 (AC-12) as they investigate fellow police officers accused of corruption. In series five, Stephen Graham stars as John Corbett, the ruthless leader of an organized crime group who hijacks a seized drugs transport. AC-12 investigators suspect corrupt police officers of leaking information. As the body count rises, AC-12 realize they2re facing their most vicious adversary yet.