**AS SEEN ON TV***HIGHLY COMMENDED FOR BEST AUDIOBOOK OF THE YEAR AT THE TRUE CRIME AWARDS 2023*'A truly astonishing murder mystery – this is proper journalism' Jeremy ClarksonFollowing a long investigation by the world-famous Sunday Times Insight team, David Collins tells the truly unique story of a string of murder-suicides in north-west England and poses the terr...

Fuerteventura is well known to tourists for its beaches and its windsurfing. But there is much more to it than this. This book is a passionate and authoritative account written by someone who really knows the island.It describes a walk over the mountains and remote desert landscapes of the island, referring in particular to wildlife and places of historic interest, but also including personal anecdotes from visits over more than thirty years. The book provides an enthusiastic accou...

In "An Account of the English Colony in New South Wales, Vol 1," David Collins provides a meticulous chronicle of the early years of the penal colony established in Australia. Written with an eye for detail, Collins employs a narrative style that blends eyewitness accounts with analytical commentary, highlighting the socio-political dynamics and the environmental challenges faced by the settlers. His work is significant not only as a historical document but also as a reflection of the Enli...

**AS SEEN ON TV***HIGHLY COMMENDED FOR BEST AUDIOBOOK OF THE YEAR AT THE TRUE CRIME AWARDS 2023*'A truly astonishing murder mystery – this is proper journalism' Jeremy ClarksonFollowing a long investigation by the world-famous Sunday Times Insight team, David Collins tells the truly unique story of a string of murder-suicides in north-west England and poses the terr...

Round Top's African American pioneers came into Texas in 1825 when Stephen F. Austin brought in 300 Anglo-Americans, and the people they enslaved, for the purpose of colonizing the area. Soon afterward, more slaves were bought in from other slaveholding states. After the Civil War ended, the descendants of these original Round Top pioneers began building their own community. Many earned money by toiling away in the cotton fields for the very men who had once enslaved them. Others earned mo...

Dressage Masters takes the reader into four of the greatest training stables in Europe. The master instructors express their philosophies and practices with regard to training horses and riders, and the state of dressage in the United States and elsewhere in the world. They also share fascinating and enlightening stories about their own education, and the triumphs and hurdles encountered along their paths to success.The trainers are:• Klaus Balkenhol: Olymp...

The arrival of Europeans in Aotearoa brought about an inevitable clash between the laws and values of Maori societies and those of the newcomers. Like a subduction zone between two tectonic plates, each pressing against the other, this clash led to ruptures, often with long-term consequences. This ground-breaking book examines a series of notable criminal trials in order to understand how the indiscriminate application of English criminal law in New Zealand during the 19th century shaped t...

Master workplace emotional intelligence to turn office tension into unbreakable trust and career-defining influence. Perfect for your morning commute, this actionable career guide helps you stay composed during high-stakes meetings. Stop letting complex people dynamics overshadow your technical expertise and block your professional growth.Step into your workspace feeling confident and equipped to navigate remote collaboration and tricky office politics. By decoding hidden nonverbal...

This book examines the international legal regime covering trade in legal services. While legal services are a vital component of the economies of many developed and emerging countries, they remain poorly liberalized with numerous restrictions undermining market access for foreign suppliers. Although some modern bilateral and regional trade agreements have begun to address barriers to trade in legal services, few go beyond the basic commitments of non-discrimination and transparency contai...

Bill of Goods is a story that could happen to anyone --- especially someone with an innate sense of curiosity. What begins as the tiniest bit of idle curiosity proves to be only the first step in an incredible, journey of deceit, danger and death. Conspiracy, mysticism, and geo-political intrigue blend to create a surreal reality. Bill of Goods reveals a centuries old plot that threatens the future of the entire human race.

"With remarks on the dispositions, customers, manners, etc. of the native Inhabitants of that country, to which are added some particulars of New Zealand. Compiled from the manuscript of Lieutenant-governor King.

In this discerning book, David Collins provides an eloquent analysis of performance requirements and investment incentives as vital tools of economic policy. Adopting a consciously broad definition of both instruments, this work provokes a constructively critical assessment of their existing treatment under international economic law.Performance Requirements and Investment Incentives Under International Economic Law astutely links the debate surrounding the use of such too...