Dolphin RescueByBrian BakerWhen 10-year-old Tommy went snorkelling on a pristine Cornish beach, he had no idea how that perfect day would turn out. He loved these family holidays to the Cornish coast. The weather was sunny, the water was clear, and there were many creatures to observe as he swam out passed the surf. However, the sea can be a dangerous place, and anyone can easily get into trouble due to the currents...

A clearly written, comprehensive critical introduction to one of the most original contemporary British writers, providing an overview of all of Sinclair’s major works and an analysis of his vision of modern London. This book places Sinclair in a range of contexts, including: the late 1960s counter-culture and the ‘British Poetry Revival’; London’s underground histories; the rise and fall of Thatcherism, and Sinclair’s writing about Britain under New Labour; Sinclair’s connection to other ...

Why are Canadians afraid of ghosts?Canada’s paranormal roots run deep. We tell ghost stories around flickering campfires and share unexplained encounters with family and friends. Yet our polite, risk-averse nation often buries these experiences, rarely encouraging them in the places we live or in our arts and entertainment. Fear of stigma and discomfort with the unknown — especially death — keep the supernatural in the shadows. We allow only flirtations with ghosts...

Mitigating Circumstances is a compilation of real-life detective stories that highlight the grace of God in the lives of criminal offenders. Told in the first-person, Mitigating Circumstances describes how the professional life of an experienced private detective changed dramatically when Jesus became the Lord of his life. A gritty, often discouraging occupation morphed into a ministry, and these stories are the fruit of this ministry. These stories are meant to encourage...

The little girl bled in her father's arms as pursuing soldiers fired. Rounds CRACKED past as Marines at the Embassy gates shouted and her father begged... All the while, her eyes were on me.What would you do?Jackson Ford's a disgraced former governor who recognizes a second chance when the president's chief of staff dangles it.The president needs an ambassador in a third-world nation. Someone to help local tyrants stamp out...

A disgraced politician relegated to an ambassadorial post in a third world nation rediscovers the principles that began his career and stands off a tyrant's besieging army to protect the refugees that sought shelter within embassy walls.The Ambassador is an exploration of the nature of good and evil and a deeply moving story about the power of redemption.The little girl was gutshot. Her father held her outside the gate. He begged as junta soldiers closed in and roun...

TOP TEN REASONS TO BUY THIS BOOK 10. It gives Tom Paris his just desserts. 9. Chicks dig a Star Trek geek who can recite this book from memory. 8. It's required reading at the [Starfleet] Academy. 7. What it lacks in Star Wars and South Park references, it makes up for in references to Jeopardy and Jerry Springer. 6. Like a collector's plate, this book is bound to go up in value for unknown reasons. 5. Buying this book would be better than buying it as a book on CD read by Ben Stein. 4. Fo...

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Poison gas was one of the most feared weapons of its day and added a terrifying new dimension to modern warfare. In 1915, the only item a soldier had to protect himself from the harmful effects of gas was a shell dressing, soaked in his own urine and then tied around his face. By 1918, the British Army had developed a range of innovative protection methods that heralded the birth of the modern day military respirator. Throughout both World Wars, Great Britain led the way in developing anti...

This volume collates and examines literary and screened representations of what the editors term ‘border masculinities’. It seeks to understand masculine subjectivities, through fiction and screen, within a complex global arena of relationships and fluid movements across multiple boundaries within that arena. It also concerns paradigmatic borders related to class, gender and ethnicities, as well as other theoretical parameters which cut across porous spatial boundaries. This collection con...

Many people mistakenly believe that public accounting only involves calculators, spreadsheets, taxes, debits, and credits. While knowing the technical side of accounting is critical, there are supplemental and non-technical skill-sets and behavior patterns needed to experience success in public accounting. Even new hires with fantastic accounting backgrounds experience a massive learning curve when they first enter the industry. In addition to technical knowledge and expertise, the amount ...

Constantius II, son of Constantine the Great, ruled the Roman Empire between 337 and 361 CE. Constantius’ reign is characterised by a series of political and cultural upheavals and is rightly viewed as a time of significant change in the history of the fourth century. Constantius initially shared power with his brothers, Constantine II and Constans, but this arrangement lasted a short period of time before Constantine II was killed in a contest over authority by Constans. Further threats t...