Academic success is rooted in a number of factors, of which 'intelligence' is only one. Attitude and beliefs, and knowledgeable strategy use, are critical. This is the core message of this collection of articles and research reports on study skills from the author's websites, arranged and edited for greater cohesiveness. Its aim is to describe and provide evidence for concepts and strategies that may change your approach to teaching or studying.The book contains articles on:

After unwittingly inserting himself in the middle of a sting operation, Hunter Reeves finds himself sworn in as the newest agent of The Order, an international detective and crime-fighting organization - and under the supervision, of all things, a vampire named Kai. Hunter has precious little time to adjust to his new life, complicated by the fact he and Kai are quickly falling for one another.But a series of fateful choices leads Kai to make a crucial decision that will affect the...

How deep does this flow?When the Exlathars escaped the battle that night, their silhouetted figures merged with the sky, their wings swatted at stars and the Coltis people were too busy celebrating their victory to realise that there wasn't one.Now the Exlathars are back. And they bring with them remnants of everybody's past.Back in England, Dezaray discovers just how deep Coldivor's connection to Earth really goes. But she cannot change their past ...

What makes a good man tick? And how can a sudden opportunity open our eyes and also blind us to its consequences?Based on the award-winning short story by the same name, this new novel is set in the modern West, where cherished American myths collide with unforgiving change. Jake's idyllic life is in fact a fragile refuge from pain and guilt. When a Hollywood movie crew descends on the vast Nevada ranch he manages, his serenity is upended. But the tumult also triggers an u...

a continuation of my first book "Pre 1949 Acupuncture" that looks at the more modern history of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine shows how Acupuncture etc. has radically changed and for what reasons.

Christian McPherson’s exciting new novel is a portrait of a woman coming unglued after devastating events send her spiraling out of control. Between popping pills and drinking vodka, Julie Cooper tries her best to do what she has always done: carry on. But when the line between what is real and what is imaginary becomes blurred, a psychotic breakdown lands her in a mental hospital. She desperately needs to get out if she has any hope of saving herself.

'The best Dandy Gilver yet. This is a tremendous book' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Pitch-perfect period piece that knocks Downton out of the water' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Relax. Take the waters. Don't mind the ghosts . . .1929, Perthshire: Struck down by a rash of illnesses, the Gilver household heads to the Laidlaw Hydropathic Hotel for revitalising salt rubs and galvanic wra...

“Message of Faith” is the second book co-authored by Retha McPherson and her teenage son Aldo. It tells of Aldo’s miraculous healing and their supernatural journey since a car accident almost claimed Aldo’s life in 2004. The book contains journal entries in Aldo’s own handwriting wherein he warns the bride of Christ to be ready for the soon arrival of the King. During Aldo’s coma Jesus took him to heaven and hell. “Aldo rarely wanted to talk or write about hell. Jesus said he had to wait f...

A complete history of Toronto’s legendary Horseshoe Tavern, “the Birthplace of Canadian Rock,” to coincide with its seventieth anniversary.Like the Queen Street strip that has been its home for seven decades, the Horseshoe Tavern continues to evolve. It remains as relevant today as it did when Jack Starr founded the country music club on the site of a former blacksmith shop. From country and rockabilly to rock ‘n’ roll, punk, alt/country, and back to roots music, t...

Will any survive when the worlds collide?The world has fallen to chaos and adversaries are closing in.Yvane is in the clutches of the enemy. Milo is battling his hidden demons. Lexovia learns a lesson in loyalty. And Dezaray finds herself on a hunt for the ones who may not exist.Shifters, mortals, sorcerers and monsters; the more they try to come together, the more that seems to divide them. But when gearing up for the battle to end all battles, the...

A breathtaking supernatural play from the author of The Weir.It's Christmas Eve and Sharky has returned to Dublin to look after his irascible, ageing brother who's recently gone blind. Old drinking buddies Ivan and Nicky are holed up at the house too, hoping to play some cards. But with the arrival of a stranger from the distant past, the stakes are raised ever higher. In fact, Sharky may be playing for his very soul.Conor McPherson's play The Seafarer was...

The spellbinding, beautifully observed hit from the master of suspenseful realism.A bar in a remote part of Ireland. The local lads are swapping spooky stories to impress a young woman recently moved to the area from Dublin. As the drink flows and the stories become increasingly frightening, it's clear that Valerie has something on her mind. She has a tale to tell that'll stop them all dead in their tracks.Conor McPherson's play The Weir combines superbly chilling ...