Studies the linguistic gap between American and British English, discussing variations in spelling, pronunciation, and vocabulary, as well as expressions that have vastly different meanings from one country to another.
A rollercoaster action thriller in which Guy Fawkes escapes his execution and sails to the New World—where he finds even more trouble . . .November 5, 1605: A foiled plot to blow up Parliament. A day remembered centuries later, forever cast in the shadow of one Guy Fawkes. But what if Guy had survived the trial that followed? What if powerful friends conspired to fake Guy’s death, and the man hanged, drawn, and quartered was not Guy? What if he was given a new identity? A new life?Jamestown, Virginia, 1607: a new settlement founded on the soil of an uncharted continent. What better place for a man to reinvent oneself? To disappear completely?But Guy cannot escape his past—even in the New World. Pursued by those seeking vengeance, and embroiled in a bloody conflict between the English invaders and Native Americans, Guy realizes his odyssey of violence and intrigue isn’t over—it’s only just beginning . . .
A well written book tackling various Crown Court trials which could be used as a reference for new jurors. Law students will find many examples and insights into court procedures while those who enjoy reading legal matters will have the chance to air their views on each trial's verdict. The book keeps the reader's attention throughout because each case is based on true facts. It makes easy, interesting reading and despite the seriousness of Crown Court trials is also funny at times.