In his talks to communities throughout the length and breath of Ireland, John Lonergan finds himself coming back to one theme: the importance of kindness. It is an unexpected theme for the former boss of Ireland's biggest and toughest prison, Mountjoy, but then John Lonergan is an unusual man.
Germ Warfare is about the very real danger that, in the future, bacteria can be used as weapons of terror. In this story, a group of Soviet Georgians develop a strain of common bacteria and create an epidemic against the Russian High Command. Robert Cook, a microbiologist in La Jolla who has studied in Paris, helps track down the perpetrators through France, Moscow and the Georgian republic. The novel features the sights, sounds and tastes of those lands, while bringing in enough science to interest the lay reader who likes a galloping thriller...
Exploring the significance of doors, this book delves into their role as reflections of a unique lifestyle and the surrounding landscape. It highlights how doors, with their vibrant colors, contrast with the high desert environment, including the blue sky, distant mountains, and earthy soils. More than mere entrances, doors symbolize personal expression and the essence of home, inviting readers to appreciate the deeper meanings behind these everyday structures and their connection to the world around them.
Exploring the aesthetic significance of doors, this book delves into how they embody the unique lifestyle of the high desert. The vibrant colors of the doors contrast beautifully with the natural landscape, including the blue sky, distant mountains, and red soils. Beyond mere entryways, doors symbolize personal expression and the essence of home, inviting readers to appreciate their role in reflecting and contrasting with the surrounding environment.