Ordinary World" Those seated in the first ten rows of morality will be offended "A modest proposal for the 21st century." This is the future. Democratic institutions in the West have collapsed under the weight of the public's fear of terrorist attack. In uncertain times what people crave is the firm smack of fatherly dictatorship and the Church has stepped in to ensure a firm smack is exactly what the people get. A world now betrothed to organized religion has nevertheless allowed big business to become even more debauched. GORDON A. GARGOYLE, owner of Recovered Unwanted Meat Deals, (RUM Deals) UK, a manufacturer of reprocessed meat run-off, has secured a concession to exploit the virgin market of producing burgers made from aborted babies. TOHON SEHSA finds himself twisting in the financial clutches of his distressingly pregnant ex-girlfriend, MARY IRELAND. He risks prosecution under the Parental Irresponsibility Labour Law, (the PILL), unless he can persuade the intractable and obstinate hag to list their child as "an Act of God" on the birth certificate. Tohon, with the help of his colourful friend BOATER, a man of complicated personal history, take jobs at the hellish foetus burger factory in an effort to pay her off. Meanwhile, Gargoyle and Mary concoct a jaw-dropping marketing wheeze that even makes the concept of Foetus Burgers seem marginally less shocking. Can anybody stop this? Well, with the seemingly random interventions of our two desperate friends, a child-smitten romantic, the world's most feeble (and ginger) terrorist, a cancer-ridden devil dog, a curious little blue car and a mysteriously knowing Pub landlord, somebody may alreadyhave. Mornings are hateful. Afternoons are quite pleasant. It's just another day in an Ordinary World.
In The Irish War military veteran and historian Tony Geraghty reveals the sinister patterns of action and reaction in this generations-old domestic conflict. Drawing on public and covert sources, as well as interviews with members of British Intelligence, the security forces, and the Irish Republican Army, he brings to light the disturbing inner workings of an organized terrorist group and its military opposition.
The definitive book about The Smiths, one of the most beloved, respected, and storied indie rock bands in music history. They were, their fans believe, the best band in the world. Hailing from Manchester, England, The Smiths--Morrissey, Johnny Marr, Andy Rourke, and Mike Joyce--were critical and popular favorites throughout their mid-1980s heyday and beyond. To this day, due to their unforgettable songs and lyrics, they are considered one of the greatest British rock groups of all time--up there with the Beatles, the Stones, the Who, and the Clash. Tony Fletcher paints a vivid portrait of the fascinating personalities within the group: Morrissey, the witty, literate lead singer whose loner personality and complex lyrics made him an icon for teenagers who felt forlorn and forgotten; his songwriting partner Marr, the gregarious guitarist who became a rock god for a generation of indie kids; and the talented, good-looking rhythm section duo of bassist Rourke and drummer Joyce. Despite the band's tragic breakup at the height of their success, A Light That Never Goes Out is a celebration: the saga of four working-class kids from a northern English city who come together despite contrasting personalities, find a musical bond, inspire a fanatical following, and leave a legacy that changed the music world--and the lives of their fans.
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