Continuing the tradition of parodying all things sacred, the author of The XXXX Files and PMT takes up the reigns of satire by rewriting the essential 1970s hippy handbook Jonathan Livingston Seagull. Instead of a seagull for a hero, this updated classic features a bloated, cynical, grungy pigeon, who looks not to the skies for inspiration, but to the London Underground. Cutting corners wherever possible and living the life of a fully fledged MTV-generation feral pigeon, ...

Coaching has become a global business phenomenon, yet the way that coaching has evolved and spread across the globe is not unproblematic. Some of these challenges include: different types/genres of coaching; understanding and relevance of different coaching philosophies and models in different cultural contexts; equivalency of qualifications and coach credentials, as well as questions over standards and governance, as part of a wider debate around professionalization. Coaching then, as wit...

This volume looks forward and re-examines present day education and pedagogical practices in music and dance in the diverse cultural environments found in Oceania. The book also identifies a key issue of how teachers face the prospect of taking a reflexive view of their own cultural legacy in music and dance education as they work from and alongside different cultural worldviews. This key issue, amongst other debates that arise, positions Intersecting Cultures as an innovative text that fi...

Ever wondered where the Bible came from or how its stories stayed true through the ages? This book takes you back to Moses, the man who started it all, and the community he built to carry those words forward. It’s a journey into how their system worked—rooted in real history—and why it still speaks to us today. You’ll find clear ways to navigate cultural gaps that make the Bible feel distant, connecting its big ideas, like redemption and faith, to your own life. Whether you’re curious abou...

Want to get into better shape?Ever wondered how some people see results in the gym instantly while others struggle for years? How fat just seems to melt away from some bodies but not others? This book makes the case for natural fluctuations in hormones such as testosterone, human growth hormone, cortisol and insulin as being key contributors to your body composition changes.By re-designing your workout program, nutrition, stress management and sleep habit...

ABOUT THE BOOK Are you curious as to what it takes to be an entrepreneur? If so, then The Entrepreneur Ethos is for you. Based on interviews, research, and my 20 years of experience, The Entrepreneur Ethos explains the challenges entrepreneurs face and the traits, values, and beliefs that entrepreneurs use to make “dents in the universe.” The Ethos provides a framework for entrepreneurs to build a more ethical, inclusive, and resilient entrepreneur community that is ready for the challenge...

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️*Mind Blowing! - A fast paced, edge of your seat, gut wrenching story!*⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Now performed in audio, by David A. ConasterVolcanoes erupt around the globe. Cities are leveled. No one is left untouched.Ronald Ash and his small Texas town experience the effects firsthand when an enormous dam breaks and wipes away everything in its path, including Ron's wife.Nan Thompson is already at her lowest point in life when the wave destroys...

Community Music in Oceania: Many Voices, One Horizon makes a distinctive contribution to the field of community music through the experiences of its editors and contributors in music education, ethnomusicology, music therapy, and music performance. Covering a wide range of perspectives from Australia, Timor-Leste, New Zealand, Japan, Fiji, China, Taiwan, Malaysia, Singapore, and Korea, the essays raise common themes in terms of the pedagogies and practices used, pointing ...

In this fourth Blaster Squad mission in the 42nd century a horrifying civil war rages when it’s discovered someone is supplying the primitive world Feros III with advanced weapons.Nick Justice and his intrepid mercenary squad Gears, Bones, Siren and the Kid are assigned to a covert mission to discover who is behind the supply of the powerful, death dealing weapons.Blaster Squad infiltrates the planet only to discover a mysterious figure known only as the Master is behind no...

In this exciting conclusion involving Blaster Squad's battle to save the galaxy from the tyranny of the evil emperor the empire is about to strike a blow to destroy the Galactic Alliance.If the emperor succeeds a new dark age will envelop the galaxy and freedom and terror will rule the lives of trillions of beings throughout known space.Blaster Squad is sent on a suicide mission to stop the emperor and his minions before they can reach Alliance space.Who will die an...

In 2012, after reading a few books on negotiations, Phil Spencer helped a friend get a $17,500 raise with a simple email. Since business school, he has dedicated himself to researching the best negotiation strategies and applying them in the real world. Phil’s methods and tailored coaching get consistent results – with up to $34,000 salary raises – and his tell-all book shows you how. Phil didn’t have any “inside connections” growing up or any family members in high-powered jobs to teach h...

❄Is this their end? ❄The new Ice Age tightens its grip, forcing Ronald and his friends to race to find their new home. Only, they find themselves caught in a multi-generational feud which will once again test their abilities to work together to survive.Are they forever subject to a perdition of torment for their previous sins, or will they find salvation at the end of their long and frozen road?PERDITION is the exciting conclusion ...