Books with author Robert R. Davis

This is a study that digs deeply into this 'other' slavery, the bondage of Europeans by North-African Muslims that flourished during the same centuries as the heyday of the trans-Atlantic trade from sub-Saharan Africa to the Americas. Here are explored the actual extent of Barbary Coast slavery, the dynamic relationship between master and slave, and the effects of this slaving on Italy, one of the slave takers' primary targets and victims.

Between 1842 and 1854 John C. Frémont, renowned as the nineteenth century's greatest explorer, and Kit Carson, the legendary scout and Indian fighter, boldly ventured into untamed territory to fulfill America's "manifest destiny." Drawing on little-known primary sources, as well as his own travels through the lands Frémont and Carson explored, David Roberts re-creates their expeditions, second in significance only to those of Lewis and Clark. A Newer World is a harrowing narrative of hardship and adventure and a poignant reminder of the cultural tragedy that westward expansion inflicted on the Native American.

Remember the Gilbert and Sullivan classic, The Mikado?This quirky and hilariously funny opera is now brought up to date in The Euro Mikado, a tale set in the not too distant future, which imagines the Euro currency in crisis and convicted fraudster Gridas released from prison on condition that he devises a new tax to save it, or face a return to complete his sentence.Complicated by his engagement to Pippa, the daughter of press baron Burdock, who has his own tax problems, and by Pippa’s pregnancy to Frankie, the tale winds it’s way from the European corridors of power to a swish ski resort.It’s a collision of worlds as Frankie, disguised as newspaper reporter, seeks to track down the beautiful Pippa and make her his, all set to the original score.The Euro Mikado is written with a sympathetic ear to the Gilbert & Sullivan smash hit and is true to the original’s character of farce and eccentricity that made it so loved among audiences.Multi-talented newcomer Robert Bromley Davis sees the funny side to the European Union and his book is set to thrill audiences for many years to come.

Young Annabel lives in the 1950s and dreams of a future with jetpacks, flying cars and robots. However, little does she know that she is living under an evil spell that could mean she has no future at all...When the curse is fulfilled on her 16th birthday and she falls asleep for 1000 years, her house is overgrown by a magnificent rose tree. A young explorer called Zoe discovers the story of Sleeping Beauty, but can she find Annabel in time to lift the curse and show her what the future actually looks like?

Remember the Gilbert and Sullivan classic, The Mikado? This quirky and hilariously funny opera is now brought up to date in The Euro Mikado, a tale set in the not too distant future, which imagines the Euro currency in crisis and convicted fraudster Gridas released from prison on condition that he devises a new tax to save it, or face a return to complete his sentence. Complicated by his engagement to Pippa, the daughter of press baron Burdock, who has his own tax problems, and by Pippa’s pregnancy to Frankie, the tale winds it’s way from the European corridors of power to a swish ski resort. It’s a collision of worlds as Frankie, disguised as newspaper reporter, seeks to track down the beautiful Pippa and make her his, all set to the original score. The Euro Mikado is written with a sympathetic ear to the Gilbert & Sullivan smash hit and is true to the original’s character of farce and eccentricity that made it so loved among audiences. Multi-talented newcomer Robert Bromley Davis sees the funny side to the European Union and his book is set to thrill audiences for many years to come.

Young Annabel lives in the 1950s and dreams of a future with jetpacks, flying cars and robots. However, little does she know that she is living under an evil spell that could mean she has no future at all...When the curse is fulfilled on her 16th birthday and she falls asleep for 1000 years, her house is overgrown by a magnificent rose tree. A plucky young explorer called Zoe discovers the story of Sleeping Beauty, but can she find Annabel in time to lift the curse and show her what the future actually looks like?Packed with mid-century detail, this gorgeous book will be treasured for years to come.

Have you ever wondered what it was really like on that first Christmas night? The sights, the sounds, the wonder! In the poetic tradition of "T'was the Night before Christmas" comes "On a Night like No Other." Journey back to the story that inspired countless generations to celebrate the true meaning of Christmas, the one of a kind birth of Jesus. What made his story so special? Enter the little town of Bethlehem and experience the events that rocked a nation and changed the world!

Have you ever wondered what it was really like on that first Christmas night? The sights, the sounds, the wonder! In the poetic tradition of “T’was the Night before Christmas” comes “On a Night like No Other.” Journey back to the story that inspired countless generations to celebrate the true meaning of Christmas, the one of a kind birth of Jesus. What made his story so special? Enter the little town of Bethlehem and experience the events that rocked a nation and changed the world!