'A beautifully evocative book coursing with wisdom and humour... I loved it.' – HELEN MACDONALD, author of H is for Hawk'Funny, emotional and beautifully written… I loved this book so much.' – LORRAINE KELLY'Had me hooked on Antarctic life.' – STEPHEN RUTT, author of The Waterlands'A cosy and heartwarming story of one person's relationship with nature.' – CHARLIE BINGHAM, author of...

"What a funny, emotional and beautifully written book that transports you into the world of penguins and gives a rare insight into life in Antarctica. I loved this book so much." – Lorraine Kelly___At 64° South, on a tiny Antarctic island bustling with penguins, even the smallest lives leave a mark.Welcome to Port Lockroy – the world’s southernmost post office, a tiny outpost on a football-pitch-sized island off the Antarctic Penins...

The “nudge” revolution has changed public policy. Despite its success, many critics worry about its effectiveness, ethics, and legitimacy. Behavioural public policy needs to be based on a more mature dialogue between citizens and the state. Time is now pressing as societies suffer from intractable global problems, such as climate change, which require an empowered citizenry to work in partnership with policy-makers. To address these challenges, this book proposes a radical modification of ...

Not for the faint of heart, this is a fast-paced and hard-hitting look at the roots of deception in the church today. From the Satanism of Aaron and Jeroboam, to the demonic religion of the Pharisees, it exposes how God's people have worshiped Satan throughout history, even when they thought they were worshiping God.At times humorous but always shocking, this book reveals the deep roots Satan has among the people of God. If you feel that something is terribly wrong with much of Chr...

40 short essays to nourish your meditation during Lent. With his simple, profound, and engaging style, Fr. Peter John Cameron, O.P. draws from the wisdom of great Catholic saints and writers to encourage us on the path of prayer. - Forty short essays on the essence of prayer - Insights into how prayer forms a more intimate relationship with God, while helping us become the people God created us to be - Exploration of the riches and benefits of prayer These forty practical meditations beaut...

Animal welfare has attracted attention in Australia in recent decades, yet the policy-making process remains poorly understood. Peter Chen explores the history of animal welfare in Australia, examines public opinion and media coverage of key issues, and comprehensively maps the policy domain. He shows how policy is made and implemented, and how diverse social, ethical and economic interests interact to produce a complex and unpredictable political climate.

This book covers aspects of the history of the Clan Gregor in the Highlands of Scotland from its origin to the Last Jacobite Rising of 1745-6. The proscription of the Clan Gregor by the Crown is unique in Scotland. From 1603 until 1774, (except for 1661 to 1689) it was illegal in Scotland to be called Gregor or MacGregor. Between 1603 and 1611 at least 80 of the clan were legally executed. It is impossible to determine how many others died in the hills. The terms of the proscription forgav...

Travel is one of our favourite activities. From the hustle of bustle of the mega-cities to sleepy mountain towns to the tranquillity and isolation of tropical islands, we love to get out there and explore the world.But globe-trotting also comes with its pitfalls. Wherever there are travellers, there are swindlers looking to relieve individuals of their money, possessions and sometimes even more. To avoid such troubles, and to get on with enjoyable and fulfilling trips, people need ...

Call girl, Angel, believes there's nothing nothing more to life than what she is doing now. But when she falls in love with an undercover cop, and things get heated between her and her pimp, Angel searches for answers. Is this really all she is destined for? Could she escape if she wanted to? Would the outside world accept her if she left this lifestyle behind?

A down-to-earth, practical reflection on the nature of God' s love, eloquently written by Fr. Peter Cameron. Drawing heavily on Sacred Scripture and the transforming encounters with Jesus Christ recorded in the Gospels, Fr. Cameron seeks to make God's love as real, concrete, and accessible to his readers' lives as possible. He emphasizes how God constantly searches for us and takes the initiative in loving us—how he woos us into happiness with him. Made for Love, Loved by God will also add...

When Ralph Waldo Emerson wrote in 1837 that "Our Age is Ocular," he offered a succinct assessment of antebellum America's cultural, commercial, and physiological preoccupation with sight. In the early nineteenth century, the American city's visual culture was manifest in pamphlets, newspapers, painting exhibitions, and spectacular entertainments; businesses promoted their wares to consumers on the move with broadsides, posters, and signboards; and advances in ophthalmological sciences link...

An excellent guide for the new or old Christian, this book clearly explains the seven basic doctrines of Christianity. Biblically-based, this book reveals the basic doctrines from the Bible that every Christian needs to know. Simple, concise, and to-the-point, the foundational principles revealed here will give Christians the spiritual grounding they need so they can grow into spiritual maturity. These seven doctrines will equip us to grow strong in our faith, know the will of God, and be ...