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A spellbinding portrait of Queen Elizabeth’s conjuror – the great philosopher, scientist and magician, Dr John Dee (1527–1608) and a history of Renaissance science that could well be the next ‘Longitude’.John Dee was one of the most influential philosophers of the Elizabethan Age. A close confidant of Queen Elizabeth, he helped to introduce mathematics to England, promoted the idea of maths as the basis of science, anticipated the invention of the telescope, charted the New World, and created one of the most magnificent libraries in Europe. At the height of his fame, Dee was poised to become one of the greats of the Renaissance. Yet he died in poverty and obscurity – his crime was to dabble in magic.Based on Dee’s secret diaries which record in fine detail his experiments with the occult, Woolley’s bestselling book is a rich brew of Elizabethan court intrigue, science, intellectual exploration, discovery and misfortune. And it tells the story of one man’s epic but very personal struggle to come to terms with the fundamental dichotomy of the scientific age at the point it arose: the choice between ancient wisdom and modern science as the path to truth.Note that it has not been possible to include the same picture content that appeared in the original print version.

Experience the thrill of life on the edge and set your adrenalin pumping! These gripping stories see heroic characters fight for survival and find love in the face of danger.On the run from the mob and the law Brand Gallagher was on an undercover mission to bring down the Castellano crime syndicate and avenge his brother’s death. Ordered to kill juror Lily Raines, the tough lawman couldn’t break his oath to serve and protect. Though they were little more than strangers, something about Lily demanded he offer his protection.Brand was about to break the cardinal rule of law enforcement by involving his heart. And revealing his true identity to Lily suddenly seemed an even greater risk!

What makes an ultimate hero? A man who’ll give his all Sheriff Lucas is the law in his small bayou town. And the mayor’s secretary Mariah has often weathered his powerful fury. But when a kidnapper takes her son, Mariah knows Lucas will do anything to bring back her precious little boy – and win her heart. A man who’ll put his heart on the lineWhen a serial killer targets newlyweds, police sergeant Joe has a plan to draw out the sniper – by dangling his and colleague Katelyn’s very public whirlwind ‘marriage’ as bait. But in private the line between duty and desire is rapidly blurring.A man who’s willing to sacrifice Brand is on an undercover mission to bring down a crime syndicate. Yet when he’s ordered to kill juror Lily, the lawman knows he can’t break his oath to serve and protect – especially when something about Lily draws him so intensely to her. Three men of duty Three men of honour Three true HEROES