Home Bird


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Want to eat well, reduce food and packaging waste and save some money? Home Bird is here to help, going back to basics with seasonal, bold and wholesome recipes that are not only better for the environment but also your well-being and budget. Influenced by nostalgic meals and cooking for loved ones, Megan Davies has written this book for the eco-minded home cook. She includes invaluable tips on how to make ingredients stretch; from potato peel crisps to pickled cucumber and beetroot. Megan also features ways to turn leftovers into a new meal, such as a Roasted Fennel, Chive and Dill Pasta Bake or Frittata, both from a leftover Raw Fennel, Chive and Dill Salad. Recipes include multi-tasking brunch or late-night dishes such as Bircher Pancakes or Sweet Potato Baked Eggs. Suppers for Sharing that can be scaled up to feed a crowd or down for a more intimate occasion range from Roasted Squash with Almonds and Tarragon to the best Roast Chicken recipe with Pan Pastry Croutons (plus, of course, ways to use up any uneaten chicken!). From On the Side accompaniments and stunning Sweet Things such as Pot Luck Tarte Tatin this collection of delicious and ingenious recipes will have all the inspiration you need to run a more sustainable home kitchen, reduce your carbon footprint and make the sort of small changes at home that can make a big difference to our world.




Trilogy of Terror


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Now in one collection, three of Stephen Gresham's classic horror novels -- Moon Lake, Rockabye Baby, and Night Touch. *** Moon Lake: FEAR GROWS ON MOON LAKE … And so do hundreds of beautiful water hyacinths. Their lavender petals caress the fog-enshrouded surface. Their sweet-smelling fragrance speaks of passion and death … EVIL GROWS ON MOON LAKE … And honeymooners Michael and Sandy Williams sense the uneasiness. The humming of the insects is too shrill. The mist is too suffocating. The hyacinths are too overgrown … HORROR GROWS ON MOON LAKE … And there is no way to stop it. In the murky depths, through the lush purple flowers, an almost human face takes form. Its glowing eyes pierce the water. Its icy breath chills the night air. It reaches out to claim the innocent — to nourish the evil that lurks in MOON LAKE. *** Night Touch: HELPING HANDS Rob, Andrea, and Adam had been best friends ever since they were children. Rob and Andrea didn't care that Adam was blind and ugly and the other kids made fun of him. They always stood by him. But that summer—the summer they turned fifteen—their friendship would be put to the test in ways beyond their darkest nightmares … KILLING HANDS The mysterious stranger had called the marking on Adam's left hand the Cross of Dark Fortune, and because of it he was able to give Adam the "night touch." Suddenly Adam could see without seeing—drawing pictures, typing, playing the guitar just like everyone else. But his gift demanded a horrifically high price—a price to be paid in evil, death, and blood! *** Rockabye Baby: Mr. Macready was such a nice old man. He liked to watch the children walking home from school, especially the little girls. In fact, Mr. Macready knew all about the children of Granite Heights—their names, their houses, even the nights their parents were away. And when he put on his white nurse's uniform and smeared his lips with blood-red lipstick, any child would be happy to let him through the door. Oh, they always stared a bit at his clear plastic gloves. But that was nothing compared to how they stared when he got his hands around their fragile little necks and crooned … ROCKABYE BABY.




Corpus Linguistics and the Analysis of Sociolinguistic Change


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Corpus Linguistics and the Analysis of Sociolinguistic Change demonstrates how particular styles and varieties of language are chosen and represented in the media, to reveal changing language ideologies and sociolinguistic change. Drawing on a corpus of ads broadcast on an Irish radio station between 1977 and 2017, this book shows how corpus linguistic tools can be creatively employed, in conjunction with frameworks and concepts such as audience and referee design and indexicality, and examines how accents and dialects (vernacular and prestige) are exploited in the ads across the decades. In addition, this book: illustrates the key principles of corpus design for sociolinguistics studies and offers a framework for future diachronic corpus studies of advertising on social media; provides a model for analysing corpus data at both inter-varietal and intra-varietal levels in terms of both accent and dialectal features and explores the efficacy of using particular corpus linguistic tools; identifies key factors which can be used by researchers as evidence for sociolinguistic change and links these factors to relevant theories and frameworks; demonstrates how corpus tools can be used to compare advertising discourse with naturally occurring discourse, with particular reference to markers of (pseudo) intimate discourse. Building on the growing body of research relating to variation and change in Irish English, this book is key reading for researchers and advanced students undertaking research within the areas of sociolinguistics and corpus linguistics.







The Greatest Horrors of William Hope Hodgson


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DigiCat presents to you this unique collection, designed and formatted to the highest digital standards and adjusted for readability on all devices.Novels:The Boats of the Glen CarrigThe House on the BorderlandThe Ghost PiratesThe Night LandShort Stories:Carnacki, the Ghost FinderThe Gateway of the MonsterThe House Among the LaurelsThe Whistling RoomThe Horse of the InvisibleThe Searcher of the End HouseThe Thing InvisibleThe Haunted JarveeSargasso Sea StoriesFrom the Tideless Sea Part OneFrom the Tideless Sea Part TwoThe Mystery of the DerelictThe Thing in the WeedsThe Finding of the GraikenMen of the Deep WatersOn the BridgeThe Sea HorsesThe DerilictMy House Shall Be Called the House of PrayerThe Captain of the Onion BoatThe Voice in the NightThrough the Vortex of a CycloneThe Shamraken Homeward-BounderCaptain Gault, Being the Exceedingly Private Log of a Sea-CaptainThe Case of the Curio DealerThe Red HerringThe Drum of SaccharineOther StoriesJack Grey, Second MateDemons of the SeaOut of the StormA Tropical HorrorThe Stone Ship The Real ThingEloi Eloi Lama Sabachthani (The Baumoff Explosive)




THE DARKNESS OF THE SEA: 20+ Horror Stories, Supernatural Tales & Fantastical Adventures


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In 'THE DARKNESS OF THE SEA: 20+ Horror Stories, Supernatural Tales & Fantastical Adventures', William Hope Hodgson offers a collection of eerie and haunting narratives that explore the depths of human fears and the unknown. Hodgson's literary style is characterized by his ability to create a sense of dread and unease through atmospheric descriptions and supernatural occurrences, making this collection a perfect choice for readers who enjoy classic horror and dark fantasy. The stories in this book cover a wide range of themes, from sea monsters to ghosts, showcasing Hodgson's versatility as a writer within the horror genre. Written in the early 20th century, these tales continue to captivate readers with their timeless appeal and chilling storytelling. The Dark Sea is a must-read for fans of classic horror fiction and supernatural tales, as it offers a glimpse into Hodgson's mastery of the genre and his talent for crafting unsettling and immersive narratives that linger in the mind long after the final page is turned.




Men of the Deep Waters


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In 'Men of the Deep Waters,' William Hope Hodgson presents a stirring anthology of nautical tales, brimming with the spectral aura of the unknown and the profound dread and allure of the sea. This collection delivers an array of narratives as deep and mysterious as the waters themselves, penned in a literary style that is as evocative as it is exceptional. Set against the literary context of the early 20th century, when tales of adventure and supernatural were widely savored, Hodgson's work reflects a hybrid genre that combines maritime lore with eerie suspense, illustrating his prowess and commanding a distinct place in fantastical literature. Each story weaves a haunting portrayal of the ocean's inscrutable depths, portraying sailors and the boundless sea with chilling effect. William Hope Hodgson, with his mariner background, used his extensive sea-faring experience to infuse authenticity into his narratives. The dread and admiration Hodgson held for the sea is palpable in this collection. His life at sea began as a teenager, and it was these formidable years that shaped his literary creations. His ability to evoke the mystique of the ocean and its simultaneous capacity for beauty and terror is a testament to his personal journey. Menacing sea creatures and eldritch occurrences in 'Men of the Deep Waters' are a metaphorical sublimation of Hodgson's own encounters and reflections upon the mighty expanse of the oceans. 'Men of the Deep Waters' is recommended for readers who appreciate the confluence of maritime adventure and the supernatural. The book is a fine example of how literary art can transcend mere entertainment, offering a deep dive into the profound fears and reverences humanity holds for the sea. This literary gem is looking to captivate the imagination of readers, just as the impenetrable deep has long captured the souls of seafarers. Hodgson's work remains a must-read for aficionados of the genre and those interested in the psychological interplay between man and the natural world.




Delphi Complete Works of William Hope Hodgson (Illustrated)


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William Hope Hodgson was a gifted author of horror, fantasy and science fiction, whose experiences at sea gave authentic detail to his horror masterpieces. This comprehensive eBook presents Hodgson’s complete published works in the public domain, with numerous illustrations, rare texts appearing in digital print for the first time, informative introductions and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1) * Beautifully illustrated with images relating to Hodgson’s life and works * Concise introductions to the novels and other texts * ALL 5 novels, with individual contents tables * Features the rare novella THE DREAM OF X, available in no other collection * Images of how the books were first published, giving your eReader a taste of the original texts * Excellent formatting of the texts * Rare short story collections appearing in digital print for the first time * Special chronological and alphabetical contents tables for the poetry and the short stories * Easily locate the poems or short stories you want to read * Includes Hodgson’s rare poetry collections – available in no other collection * Scholarly ordering of texts into chronological order and literary genres Please note: some stories and poems were first published many years after Hodgson's death and cannot appear in the collection due to copyright restrictions. Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of exciting titles CONTENTS: The Novels THE BOATS OF THE “GLEN CARRIG” THE HOUSE ON THE BORDERLAND THE GHOST PIRATES THE NIGHT LAND THE DREAM OF X The Shorter Fiction CARNACKI, THE GHOST-FINDER MEN OF THE DEEP WATERS THE LUCK OF THE STRONG CAPTAIN GAULT, BEING THE EXCEEDINGLY PRIVATE LOG OF A SEA-CAPTAIN SARGASSO SEA STORIES OTHER CARNACKI STORIES MISCELLANEOUS STORIES The Short Stories LIST OF SHORT STORIES IN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER LIST OF SHORT STORIES IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER The Poetry Collections INTRODUCTION TO THE POETRY THE GHOST PIRATES, A CHAUNTY, AND ANOTHER STORY “POEMS” AND “THE DREAM OF X” THE CALLING OF THE SEA THE VOICE OF THE OCEAN The Poems LIST OF POEMS IN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER LIST OF POEMS IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER The Non-Fiction THE BAUMOFF EXPLOSIVE Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of exciting titles




Cryptofiction - Volume III. A Collection of Fantastical Short Stories of Sea Monsters, Dangerous Insects, and Other Mysterious Creatures (Cryptofiction Classics - Weird Tales of Strange Creatures)


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These early works by various authors were originally published in the early 20th century and we are now republishing them with a brand new introduction as part of our Cryptofiction Classics series. 'Cryptofiction - Volume III.' contains a collection of short stories that include 'The She-Wolf' by H. H. Munro, 'The Horror of the Heights' by Arthur Conan Doyle, 'After Dark in the Playing Fields' by M. R. James, and many other classic tales of strange creatures. The genre of cryptofiction has grown up in the shadow of its older brothers, science fiction and fantasy, and specialises in the concept of mysterious creatures such as sea monsters, wolf-men, and lost pre-historic creatures. Cryptofiction takes its name from another, non-literary practice: cryptozoology. This is generally regarded as a pseudoscience by mainstream scientists, relying as it does upon anecdotal, often unverifiable evidence. However, it still boasts many enthusiasts, and continues to exert considerable artistic allure. Cryptofiction is here to stay, and the stories in this collection map the development of a genre which is as strange as it is fascinating. The Cryptofiction Classics series contains a collection of wonderful stories from some of the greatest authors in the genre, including Ambrose Bierce, Arthur Conan Doyle, Robert Louis Stevenson, and Jack London. From its roots in cryptozoology, this genre features bizarre, fantastical, and often terrifying tales of mythical and legendary creatures. Whether it be giant spiders, werewolves, lake monsters, or dinosaurs, the Cryptofiction Classics series offers a fantastic introduction to the world of weird creatures in fiction.




Men of the Deep Waters


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