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Jackman, S.W. Hibernia's Muses: The Daughters of Thalia and Melpomene A detailed study of eight Irish 19th century women writers, showing how the 'provincial' arts in Victorian times were as influential and flourishing as those of the great urban centres. ISBN-13: 9780718830526

Jackman, S.W. Man of Mercury: The Mind of Henry St John, Viscount Bolingbroke A fascinating account of the life and thought of one of the leading Tory figures of the Georgian era. ISBN-13: 9780718891527

Jennings, Paul (editor) My Favourite Railway Stories A compilation of favourite railway stories, from Dickens and Tolstoy to Saki and Auden, including fiction, non-fiction and poems. Selected and edited by the well-known writer, this book encapsulates the richness of the literature of the age of steam. ISBN-13: 9780718825294

Jesper, Anne Raising Good Children A guide to parenting that shows how children can be given direction through love and security to help them embrace their responsibilities. ISBN-13: 9780718830373

Jolly, Cyril Loss of the English Trader: RNLI Coxwain Henry Blogg's Toughest Mission The true story of how the World War Two merchantman the 'English Trader' met her end at the hands of the sea, and how her crew were rescued against the odds by the Cromer lifeboat. ISBN-13: 9780906554067

Jordan, R.R. Writers and their Other Work: Twentieth-Century British Writers Teaching English Abroad Hardback Edition An informative and insightful survey of writers who have taught English as part of their careers, and the role that this experience has played in the development of their writing. ISBN-13: 9780718830335

Jordan, R.R. Writers and their Other Work: Twentieth-Century British Writers Teaching English Abroad Paperback Edition An informative and insightful survey of writers who have taught English as part of their careers, and the role that this experience has played in the development of their writing. ISBN-13: 9780718830663

Juel, Henrik Roar's Circle The account of an ambitious two-year project to re-build a Viking ship using traditional Viking materials and methods, and to sail the vessel on the open seas. Translated by Rae Duxbury. ISBN-13: 9780718830458