Michael Smith

Tom Crean era el indestructible hijo de un granjero de Kerry que navegó en tres grandes expediciones a la desconocida Antártida. Fue uno de los pocos hombres que sirvieron tanto al Capitán Robert Scott como a Sir Ernest Shackleton. Paso mas tiempo en el hielo que cualquiera de ellos y sobrevivio a ambos. Fue uno de los ultimos en ver con vida a Scott a pocos kilometros del Polo en 1912.Crean estuvo en el centro de los acontecimientos historicos de la epica expedicion Endurance de Shackleton, que incluyo la travesia de 1.200 km en barco abierto y la desesperada marcha a traves de las montañas y los glaciares de Georgia del Sur para rescatar a los camaradas abandonados.Tras su regreso a Irlanda no volvio a hablar de sus hazañas, llevandose su increible historia a la tumba... hasta la publicacion de Un heroe olvidado, la biografia que desenterro su historia y lo situo con todo derecho entre los anales de los grandes exploradores.

Un rasgo dominante de la discusión en la filosofía moral contemporánea es la variedad de argumentos disponibles y el hecho de que, aparentemente, no hay a la vista un acuerdo sobre cuestiones morales fundamentales. En El problema moral, Michael Smith presenta un diagnostico de ese problema. Segun el autor, la discusion tiene esos rasgos porque no ha lidiado adecuadamente con la tension aparente entre tres caracteristicas centrales de nuestros juicios morales. Se trata de la tension entre la objetividad de esos juicios (el hecho de que nuestro juicio acerca de una accion moralmente incorrecta parece expresar nuestra creencia en la incorreccion moral de la accion), su caracter practico (si realmente pensamos que la accion es incorrecta, es plausible suponer que ello se manifestara de algun modo en la manera en que actuamos) y un modo estandar de concebir la accion humana (segun el cual lo que nos lleva a actuar es nuestro deseo de llevar a cabo la accion pertinente y no nuestra creencia acerca de algun rasgo de dicha accion). El libro enfrenta esa tension de modo claro y frontal, y ofrece tambien un argumento sostenido a favor de una solucion. Se trata de un libro central para entender el debate actual en filosofia moral, y que desde su publicacion ha generado una notable discu

Tom Crean ran away from his Kerry home, aged 15, to join the British navy in 1893. He travelled to the Antarctic with the famous explorers, Scott and Shackleton. He explored the unknown, crossed ice fields and wild oceans and courageously saved friends from death.

Espionage fact and fiction collide in this thrilling compendium of spy writing, where some of the greatest spy stories ever told meet the genuine agent records and instructions that altered history.Ian Flemings genre-defining genius and John le Carres iconic George Smiley are interspersed with real-life stories of derring-do inside Bolshevik Russia. Literary classics by Graham Greene and Somerset Maugham appear next to never-before-published reports from two of the Cambridge spies.Fully updated with tales of agent-running from the first female Director-General of MI5, Dame Stella Rimington, and Andy McNabs chilling account of a top-secret mission deep inside IRA territory, this compelling anthology is proof that truth really can be stranger than fiction.With expert commentary, former intelligence officer Michael Smith takes us on a fascinating journey inside the mysterious world of British intelligence. The Secret Agents Bedside Reader is a must-read for every espionage enthusiast and aspiring agent.

The first part of acclaimed author Mick Smiths epic, completely unauthorised history of Britain s external intelligence community. Six tells the complete story of the services birth and early years, including the tragic, untold tale of what happened to Britains extensive networks in Soviet Russia between the wars. It reveals for the first time how the playwright and MI6 agent Harley Granville Barker bribed the Daily News to keep Arthur Ransome in Russia, and the real reason Paul Dukes returned there.It shows development of tradecraft and the great personal risk officers and their agents took, far from home and unprotected. In Salonika, for example, Lieutenant Norman Dewhurst realised it was time to leave when he opened his door to find one of his agents hanging dismembered in a sack.This first part of Six takes us up to the eve of the conflict, using hundreds of previously classified files and interviews with key players to show how one of the worlds most secretive of secret agencies originated and developed into something like the MI6 we know today.

Captain Francis Crozier was a major figure in 19th century Arctic and Antarctic exploration who led the doomed Franklin Expeditions battle to survive against the odds. It is a compelling story which refuses to be laid to rest and recent discovery of his lost ships above the Arctic Circle gives it a new urgency. The ships may hold vital clues to how two navy vessels and 129 men disappeared 170 years ago and why Crozier, in command after Franklins early death, left the only written clue to the biggest disaster in Polar history.Drawn from historic records and modern revelations, this is the only comprehensive account of Croziers extraordinary life. It is a tale of a great explorer, a lost love affair and an enduring mystery. Croziers epic story began comfortably in Banbridge, Co Down and involved six gruelling expeditions on three of the 19th centurys great endeavours navigating the North West Passage, reaching the North Pole and mapping Antarctica. But it ended in disaster.

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"Jolly Jokes: A Hilarious Collection to Brighten Your Day!""Jolly Jokes" is not just a book; its an invitation to indulge in the wonderful world of laughter and wit.Embrace the joy of a good chuckle as you immerse yourself in this delightful collection of humor, handpicked to put a smile on your face and a giggle in your heart.Inside the pages of "Jolly Jokes:A Hilarious Collection to Brighten Your Day," youll discover an array of timeless and clever jokes, witty puns, brain-teasing riddles, and playful one-liners.Whether youre young or young at heart, this book promises a merry medley of entertainment suitable for all ages and occasions.Dive into the classic chuckles that have stood the test of time, offering timeless amusement to generation after generation.Unearth the joy in wordplay as puns and clever observations leave you grinning from ear to ear.Challenge your friends and family with riddles that will have everyone scratching their heads, eager to solve the mysteries.The power of laughter is universal, and "Jolly Jokes" embraces its magic wholeheartedly.Laughter can mend a broken spirit, bridge gaps between strangers, and lighten even the darkest of days. Its the key to building connections, spreading happiness, and lifting spirits higher than ever before.Whether you need a moment of levity during your daily routine, a witty icebreaker at social gatherings, or simply a way to brighten someones day, "Jolly Jokes" is your trusty companion.Share the laughs, pass on the joy, and experience the camaraderie that comes with shared amusement.So, open the book, flip through the pages, and embark on a journey filled with laughter, smiles, and unbridled amusement. Let "Jolly Jokes" be your daily dose of hilarity, your pocketful of sunshine, and your go-to remedy for lifes little woes.Because after all, as the saying goes, "A day without laughter is a day wasted." And with "Jolly Jokes," every day is an opportunity to embrace the gift of laughter and fill your life with moments of pure joy.

This inspiring story of Ernest Shackleton, whose men called him The Boss, involved four expeditions to Antarctica between 1901 and 1922. His incredible adventures included a breathtaking march to within a few miles of the South Pole and the amazing saga of hardship and survival on the famous Endurance expedition. * Also by Michael Smith: Tom Crean, Ice Man.

On 17 March 1912, Lawrence Titus Oates crawled bootless from a tent to his death in blizzard conditions of -40C. Oates, always an outsider on Scotts Polar expedition, died on his 32nd birthday. His parting words were: I am just going outside and may be some time. Oates was the epitome of the Victorian English gentleman: a public schoolboy who became a dashing cavalry officer and hero in the Boer War. Stationed in Ireland from 1902 to 1906, his passion became horse racing and he won numerous victories at racecourses throughout Ireland. Oates austere and dominating mother blamed Scott for her sons death and was among the first to challenge the accepted version of events. She continued to control his memory long after his death, keeping his diary and letters hidden, even ordering their destruction from her deathbed. Oates always had difficulty forming lasting relationships with women. He died without realising that he was a father. The story of how Oates died, unaware of his daughter, has been a closely guarded secret until now. This is a compelling and heart-rending story of endurance, bravery and folly. From the author of TOM CREAN: AN UNSUNG HERO

The extraordinary wartime exploits of the British codebreakers based at Bletchley Park continue to fascinate and amaze. In The Emperors Codes Michael Smith tells the story of how Japans wartime codes were broken, and the consequences for the Second World War. He describes how the Japanese ciphers were broken and the effect on the lives of the codebreakers themselves. Using material from recently declassified British files, privileged access to Australian secret official histories and interviews with British, American and Australian codebreakers, this is the first full account of the critical role played by Bletchley Park and its main outposts around the world.

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The British codebreakers at Bletchley Park are now believed to have shortened the duration of the Second World War by up to two years. During the dark days of 1941, as Britain stood almost alone against the the Nazis, this remarkable achievement seemed impossible. This extraordinary book, originally published as Action This Day, includes descriptions by some of Britain s foremost historians of the work of Bletchley Park, from the breaking ofEnigma and other wartime codes to the invention of modern computing, and its influence on Cold War codebreaking. Crucially, it features personal reminiscences and very human stories of wartime codebreaking from former Bletchley Park codebreakers themselves. This edition includes new material from one of those who was there, making The Bletchley Park Codebreakers compulsive reading.

Gripping... The authors skillfully capture the fear and claustrophobia. A riveting real-life drama.KirkusCabin Fever is riveting, taut, and extensively researched. Smith and Franklin have written a page-turning adventure that will keep you reading late into the night. Martin Dugard, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Taking ParisA gripping account of how an invisible stowaway - the Covid-19 virus - transformed a fun-filled luxury cruise into an unimaginable nightmare. Sara Gay Forden, bestselling author of House of GucciExtensive first-hand testimony and the authors brisk, matter-of-fact style enrich this propulsive account of how a holiday cruise turned into a nightmare. Readers will be riveted. - Publishers WeeklyIn early 2020, the world was on edge. An ominous virus was spreading and no one knew what the coming weeks would bring. Far from the hotspots, the cruise ship Zaandam was preparing to sail from Buenos Aires loaded with 1,200 passengers - British, American, Australian, European and South American tourists, plus 600 crew. Most passengers were over the age of 65.There was concern about the virus in the news but that was oceans away. Escaping to sea at the ends of the earth for a few weeks seemed like it might be a good option. The cruise line had said the voyage would go ahead as scheduled and it would be safe. Within days, people aboard the Zaandam began to fall sick. The worlds ports shut down. Zaandam became a top story on the news and was denied safe harbour everywhere. With only two doctors aboard and few medical supplies to test for or treat Covid-19, and with dwindling food and water, the ship wandered the oceans on an unthinkable journey.Cabin Fever is a riveting narrative thriller, taking readers behind the scenes of the ships complex workings, and below decks into the personal lives of passengers and crew who were caught unprepared for the deadly ordeal that lay ahead. It is a story layered with moments of peril, perseverance and kindness. A remarkable tale that is filled with individual acts of heroism and the struggles and the tragedies of the crew and passengers.

In the world of professional American football, records are the foundation of history, showcasing the extraordinary feats and moments that define the sport. From iconic players and coaches to memorable teams and seasons, the National Football League (NFL) has a rich tapestry of records that captivate fans and historians alike. In this eBook, we delve into the ultimate NFL records a collection of one hundred distinct and remarkable milestones, achievements, and statistics that have left an indelible mark on the leagues history. Join us as we explore the unparalleled feats, unforgettable moments, and astonishing statistics that make the NFL a testament to excellence and the pursuit of gridiron greatness.

Welcome to "The History of the Super Bowl: A Trivia Journey." In the world of American sports, there is one event that reigns supreme, captivating millions of fans every year and transcending the realm of competition to become a cultural phenomenon. That event is the Super Bowl, the annual championship game of the National Football League (NFL). From its humble beginnings as the AFL-NFL World Championship Game to its current status as a global sporting spectacle, the Super Bowl has been a tapestry of triumphs, unforgettable moments, and iconic traditions.In this e-book, we invite you to embark on a fascinating journey through 100 captivating facts about the Super Bowl. These facts are not merely statistics; they represent the heart and soul of this extraordinary sporting event. Whether youre a die-hard football fan, a casual observer, or just someone interested in the history and culture of the Super Bowl, this collection of trivia promises to entertain, inform, and deepen your appreciation for one of the most celebrated events in the world of sports.From the historic battles on the gridiron to the unforgettable halftime shows, from legendary players and coaches to the intriguing controversies and quirks of the game, these facts offer a comprehensive and diverse look at the Super Bowls storied past. Some facts are well-known, etched into the annals of football history, while others are hidden gems, revealing the fascinating intricacies and curiosities that have defined this championship game over the years.As you explore these 100 facts, you will find yourself transported through time, reliving the highs and lows of Super Bowl history, and gaining a deeper understanding of the moments that have made this event a cherished tradition in the hearts of millions. Whether youre a trivia enthusiast looking to test your knowledge, a football aficionado wanting to uncover lesser-known stories, or simply seeking an engaging read, "The History of the Super Bowl: A Trivia Journey" is your gateway to the captivating world of Super Bowl history. So, fasten your seatbelt, grab your favorite game day snack, and lets dive into the extraordinary journey that is the Super Bowl.

100 Unique Facts About Iconic Football Players" invites you to step onto the hallowed turf of footballs rich history, where legends are made and records are shattered. In this eBook, we embark on an exhilarating journey through the illustrious careers and unforgettable moments of footballs most celebrated figures. With each page turned, youll uncover a dazzling mosaic of facts that reveal the astounding talents, historic achievements, and captivating stories of these iconic players. From Peles World Cup triumphs to Cristiano Ronaldos unmatched athleticism, we traverse the globe, celebrating the legends who have left an indelible mark on the beautiful game. Join us in this exhilarating exploration, as we unveil 100 unique facts that pay tribute to the magic and majesty of footballs finest.

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