1) ISKENDERUN In 1976 I started hauling trailers from the Turkish port of Iskenderun to the Saudi Arabian town of Al Khobar. As with all overland runs, it wasn't straightforward. 2) OZYMANDIAS Having found that it was more profitable to stay in Saudi Arabia, rather than drive overland, this is the story of one of those internal trips.

Many pre-service teachers admit to feeling unsure about the mathematics they will have to teach in primary school. Others find it difficult to know how to apply the theories of teaching and learning they study in other courses to the teaching of mathematics.This book begins by outlining some of the key considerations of effective mathematics teaching and learning. These include understanding student motivation, classroom management, overcoming maths anxiety and developing a positiv...

The History of Tasmania (Vol. 1&2) narrates the island from first settlement to the end of transportation. West interleaves administrative detail with episodes of frontier violence, the convict system, bushranging, land and church politics, and the dispossession of Aboriginal Tasmanians. His style is sober yet morally charged, built on parliamentary papers, official correspondence, newspapers, and testimony, often quoted at length. Written amid Victorian debates on empire and penal reform,...

"The History of Tasmania, Volume I" by John West is a comprehensive exploration of Tasmania's past, delving into its early settlement, indigenous cultures, and the impact of European colonization. West meticulously documents the social, political, and economic developments that shaped the island, providing readers with a rich narrative that highlights both the struggles and triumphs of its inhabitants. His work is notable for its detailed accounts and critical analysis, making it an essent...

When an angry Facebook post spirals into a serial killing spree, John's ordered life slips sideways into a nightmare world where social media betrays his every move to the killers. Fast-paced, compelling psychological thriller.

To live meaningfully in a digital age, we must reckon with impermanence.There's rot in the foundation of the web. A cherished blog vanishes while an adolescent fan page refuses to stay deleted. Supreme Court citations disappear while AI-generated spam grows like weeds, feeding ever-more-ravenous algorithms. The "cloud" shrouds the messy reality of our digital lives: We will die, and so will everything we make.In The Internet Will Die, and So Will You

In 'The History of Tasmania - Vol 2', John West delves into the intricate tapestry of Tasmania's past, continuing his meticulous examination of the island's colonial and indigenous narratives. The book employs a balanced literary style, combining rigorous historical analysis with engaging prose that invites both scholars and lay readers alike. West navigates the socio-political landscape of 19th-century Tasmania, shedding light on critical events, including the effects of colonial expansio...

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John West's History of Tasmania traces Van Diemen's Land from penal origins to mid‑century, marrying documentary rigor to moral urgency. Mining dispatches, court records, and eyewitness testimony, West surveys convict management, governance, and pastoral expansion, while confronting the Black War, Aboriginal dispossession, and the carceral regimes of Macquarie Harbour and Port Arthur. Lucid narrative and measured polemic place the book within contested nineteenth‑century colonial historiog...

Three full short stories.⛥♠⛥Family Obligations - A female private investigator meets the family from hell. Chaos ensues when a demon tries to enforce his traditional contractual rights over his offspring.But we're not in Alabama, now, are we?⛥♠⛥Mark's Mistake - The devil came down to Mark's house, she was looking for a soul to steal. Can Mark outsmart the devil? Many have tried. And failed. But Mark has special abilities.Pssst… Mark… She gave them ...

Inspired by the viral social media meme, an opportunistic criminal organization sets up a high stakes fight between 1 gorilla and 100 men. However, many challenges must be overcome to pull off this illegal event. Greed and desperation fuel this violent journey that leads down a series of unexpected twists and turns as the organizers battle competing gangs, the police, and a resourceful primatologist. Ultimately, the underground gladiatorial contest takes place in a secluded area of Mexico....

It was supposed to be the dream vacation of a lifetime for U.S. Marshal Matt Morgan and his wife Suzanne on the largest cruise ship in the world – the Tribute. The weeklong cruise through the Caribbean Islands and Mexico started out perfectly. However, a research scientist conducting biological research on the deadliest viruses and bacteria in the world, in a secret government funded BSL-4 lab near the cruise terminal, has a terrible accident. Several experimental mutated viruses and infec...