What could possibly go wrong when buying an old Victorian property by the seaside to remodel and run as a hotel. Plenty when the ghostly inhabitants from past generations want their say…Marjorie, Stanley, and the apple of their eyes—their camp son Christopher, buy a leaky wreck, transforming it into a 1970s house of wonders. Marjorie’s Bejam inspired cuisine soon puts their seaside guesthouse on the tourist map. The utterly vile Marjorie’s ambitions for her henpecked husband will s...

What’s that noise? Why did the plane just drop? Are we… okay?Despite being the safest form of transportation, flying remains one of the most misunderstood—and anxiety-inducing—experiences in modern life. This Is Your Captain Speaking: An Insider’s Guide to What Really Happens When You Fly offers a clear-eyed, often surprising look at what really happens during a flight, from takeoff to touchdown.Written by a former airline captain and aviation professor, th...

Eight compelling Tibetan texts uncover the depth of Buddhist phenomenology and psychology in the footsteps of the revered fourth-century Indian philosopher Asanga.This newest volume in the Library of Tibetan Classics series is a collection of Tibetan commentaries on Buddhist phenomenology and psychology in the tradition set forth by the pathbreaking Indian philosopher Asanga in his seminal work, Compendium of Abhidharma (Abhidharmasamuccaya). With...

Fully revised and updated, the second edition of this important book covers the key topics in paediatric anaesthesia in a concise and structured format, providing key management principles for practitioners. Incorporating the latest advances in clinical practice and anaesthesia, it guides readers through the complications and complexities of the field, from the premature infant to the teenager. It covers the common surgical conditions encountered in daily practice alongside a comprehensive...

Yom Kippur - The Day of Atonement the holiest day in the Jewish calendar-is a time of reflection, repentance, and renewal. In Yom Kippur - The Day of Atonement, Ian James Etheridge explores the deep spiritual significance of this sacred day, delving into its historical roots, rituals, and profound meaning for believers today.This insightful book provides a comprehensive understanding of the prayers, fasting, and traditions that define Yom K...

Short stories telling tales from a sunburned country. A wandering walkabout of a book, both Urban and Outback. Thirty-seven heartfelt sketches laced with longing.Within these pages we travel to the most eclectic corners of the country, from secluded sand spits and beaches to inland Birdsville; dine with dingoes, fishermen, farmers and cassowaries. There is history and humour, mystery and regret, an odd assortment of bibs, bobs and bibelots - often nostalgic, reflective, happy or sa...

Dysfunction in the Senate is driven by the deteriorating relationship between the majority and minority parties. Regular order is virtually nonexistent and unorthodox parliamentary procedures are frequently needed to pass important legislation. Democrats and Republicans are fighting a parliamentary war in the Senate to steer the future of the country. James Wallner presents a bargaining model of procedural change to explain the persistence of the filibuster in this polarized environment, f...

Increasingly, the availability of entrepreneurship education is becoming a factor in college choice as fine arts students demand training that helps them create an arts-based career after graduation. For too long, the arts academy has ignored the long-term career outcomes of its graduates and has only recently begun to meaningfully address how students can earn a living as working artists and arts entrepreneurs. Written to address this challenge, Disciplining the Arts explores the...

Dysfunction in the contemporary Senate is driven by the deteriorating relationship between the majority and minority parties in the institution. In this environment, regular order is virtually nonexistent and unorthodox parliamentary procedures are frequently needed to pass important legislation. This is because Democrats and Republicans are now fighting a parliamentary war in the Senate to help steer the future direction of the country. James Wallner presents a new, bargaining model of pr...

"The alarm wakes you up for the day,You even have some time to play,But this gnome picked your locks,And changed all your clocks,And the school bus is driving away!"Welcome to the world of the not-so-sneaky gnomes! Each page contains a beautiful illustration with a sneaky gnome and a description of what th...

This book gives a critical assessment of key developments in contemporary French philosophy, highlighting the diverse ways in which recent French thought has moved beyond the philosophical positions and arguments which have been widely associated with the terms 'post-structuralism' and 'postmodernism'. These developments are assessed through a close comparative reading of the work of seven contemporary thinkers: Jean-Luc Marion, Jean-Luc Nancy, Bernard Stiegler, Catherine Malabou, Jacques ...

"This monster goes to school, he makes sure he's on time, he always pays attention to feed and grow his mind. When teachers ask a question he will raise his hand, he listens to the lessons so he can understand."Welcome to the world of the not-so-scary monsters! Each page contains a beautiful illustration of an adorable monster and a description of what they do. Some monsters like sports and some like to do chores, but none of them are scar...