This book is a collection of short stories that follow the author’s school life as a primary and junior secondary school educator. There are tales about children. There are stories about parents and others who engage with schools. The recounts personalise the diverse role of a school-based educator. While some of the events took place in earlier and different times, some of the scenarios remain current today. The anecdotes presented in the book happened in urban and regional schools in Que...

Each year In Venture Industries promoted a unique Christmas toy. Since graduating from university, Victor Nerdie, and sister Victoria, had submitted a creation, each believing, theirs would be the chosen toy. With Victor being the successor on all previous occasions, Victoria believed, finally, this year, she had created a winner with the realistic fox terrier she called Fetch. She was unaware the President of IVI, Victor and Victoria’s grandfather, had already agreed a third-party product...

Ingrid Lundström, the daughter of a wealthy Swedish banker, has been a global roamer since she left school. An iconic blond, she resembles Agnetha Fältskog of Abba fame. These attributes dominate her existence, especially when she moves to Papua New Guinea, to work. Because of her connection to wealth, she becomes the target of criminals. Because of her appearance, she attracts special interest at every turn. When aspiring teacher Michael Mannion hears about Ingrid’s fate at the hands of k...

In Sixteenth Century Europe, as countries extend their global reach, an Anglo-Dutch Allegiance sets out to undermine and bring down the Spanish EmpireWhen a wealthy Genoese banker and his vivacious wife employ a new tutor, they are under constant surveillance.And not without reason, the Head of Spanish Security is suspicious of the newly appointed tutor. It is also no coincidence the banker is enlisted to carry out business for the King of Spain.Through erotically t...

In Sixteenth Century Europe, as countries extend their global reach, an Anglo-Dutch Allegiance sets out to undermine and bring down the Spanish Empire.When a wealthy Genoese banker and his vivacious wife employ a new tutor, they are under constant surveillance.And not without reason, the Head of the Spanish Security is suspicious of the newly appointed tutor. It is also no coincidence the banker is enlisted to carry out business for the King of Spain.Through erotica...

The Quilted Valley is full of the richness of lives lived over the last century in Queensland. From the harshness of life out west following the Great War, to the curiosities of travelling with Showmen, this tale sweeps the reader along with memories of times past. It tantalises with stories of the patchwork of lives lived in a beautiful river valley and its neighbouring rainforest and eventually takes a journey to the capital city. the book is the second in the Cane Suite trilogy.

The preoccupation with the unemployment-crime link has meant that a number of other concerns about the way that unemployment affects the criminal justice system, and ways of dealing with offenders, have been largely ignored. This book, originally published in 1989, brings together research from a variety of sources relating to unemployment. This research provides much information on the practical, day-to-day experiences of dealing with offenders at a time of high unemployment and the relat...

Savage Journey is a "supremely crafted" study of Hunter S. Thompson's literary formation and achievement. Focusing on Thompson's influences, development, and unique model of authorship, Savage Journey argues that his literary formation was largely a San Francisco story. During the 1960s, Thompson rode with the Hell's Angels, explored the San Francisco counterculture, and met talented editors who shared his dissatisfaction with mainstream journalism. Author Peter Richardso...

Since their mama died and their pa left, Ethan, Alice, Simon, and Will Cooper have not known much of a home. But now that the orphan train has taken them to Mr. and Mrs. Rush in Nebraska, their dreams of home may become a reality.The kids discover that life on a farm is full of challenges. Ethan learns how to drive a plow, watch for snakes, and deal with bullies at the country school. Alice learns to slop the hogs and live with a big sister who isn’t exactly welcom...

You can be used by God. Not just for a moment. For a lifetime.You can be truly used by God. Not just in a single powerful moment, but through a life that carries His presence, demonstrates His power, and leaves an impact that outlives you.That desire is not an accident. God put it there.But while some believers walk in sustained anointing and fruitfulness, others flame out, fade away, or never quite step into what they sense God has for them. What m...

"For melittologists . . . as well as anyone interested in the conservation, ecology, biology, natural history, or simple appreciation of bumble bees." —Michael S. Engel, Entomologist's MonthlyMore than ever before, there is widespread interest in studying bumble bees and the critical role they play in our ecosystems. Bumble Bees of North America is the first comprehensive guide to North American bumble bees to be published in more than a century. R...

Running is hard work, yes. But it should also be fun and exhilarating. At its best, it recaptures the joy we experienced before running was recast as punishment or penance, when we would sprint out of the shadows in a darkened cul-de-sac to kick a can, chase someone on the playground, or race our dog along the beach.While that joy can be easy to find (remember finishing your first 5k?), it can be monumentally difficult to sustain. Humor helps.The intent of Running is Flying...