This story is dedicated to Mark Robinson for his determination as a young boy growing up in the 1980's to never stop giving up on his dreams despite all the setbacks to finally meet his idols after owning the famous radio station numberplates FM1019. As a young boy growing up in the 1980's on the Mornington Peninsula he lived with his parents and other siblings in a small house in Tootgarook. His Mum and Dad worked very hard to feed the family and bring home the bare essentials each week l...

Discover the origin of the "Moscow Mule" and the benefits of drinking from a copper mug. Copper holds health benefits that can be life changing when implemented into day to day life. People around the world, including Oprah Winfrey, are reaping the benefits of copper while enjoying this cocktail and many other varieties that share the same beneficial health rewards.The Moscow Mule was dubbed Oprah's favorite holiday drink and copper mugs topped her holiday shopping list for friends...

This is THE guide to understanding Thai culture and history!Come and explore the most visited tourist destination in the world!This is a great book if you ever wanted to learn more about Thailand!Understand and Respect Thai CultureLearn the history of the Thai people and what has made them the proud nation they are today. Understand and speak basic everyday phrases in the Thai Language. Learn about the people and the clothing as well as key facts about the c...

The athlete is a mystery to many and the journey athletes encounter involve a number of complex events that over time can lead to unlimited success in and outside of the sporting environment. However being an athlete also brings on complex issues and requires a unique set of personal development services specifically developed and intended for the athlete. Unlike anytime in our sports history, athletes require a specific set of personal development services to assist in their overall perso...

RILKE:SPACE, ESSENCE AND ANGELS IN THE POETRY OF RAINER MARIA RILKEBy Jeremy Mark RobinsonRainer Maria Rilke (1875-1926) is one of the greatest of all lyrical poets. Rilke is part of that group of European poets and writers which includes Friedrich Nietzsche, Arthur Rimbaud, Georg Trakl, Marina Tsvetajeva, and friends such as Andre Gide, Lou Andreas-Salome and Paul Valery.Rainer Maria Rilke was an incredibly inventive creator of poetry, who co...

SAMUEL BECKETT GOES INTO THE SILENCEBy Jeremy RobinsonA general introduction to the work of Samuel Beckett (1906-1989), focussing on the aspects of philosophy and language. He is regarded as pretty much the greatest of modern and postmodern writers, pretty much the world’s greatest modern dramatist, and the maybe greatest modern prose stylist. The texts studied include Beckett’s major works, from the Unnamable Trilogy to the late Company/ Nohow series of th...

ANDRÉ GIDEFICTION AND FERVOURBy Jeremy Mark RobinsonAndré Gide (1869-1951) is a writer’s writer, a sophisticated modern artist who progressed from French Symbolism to international postmodernism.André Gide is a mass of contradictions, paradoxes and tensions of all kinds. He is puritanical but pagan • an ascetic who adores sensuality • an atheist who yearns for God • a homosexual who all his life loved his wife, Madeleine Rond...

Collection of Micro Tales.The book has 24 writers.

Our world is changing rapidly! Higher vibrational energies are bombarding the Earth, raising the collective consciousness of humanity, awakening millions to their true essence and power. Transitions are never easy, causing chaos and confusion. Escaping Madness: A Journey to Awakening sets the stage to create the new paradigm referred to as the "New Earth" that is being birthed. The stories, anecdotes, and revelations are told in a casual, conversational tone that is easily understood, enjo...

Have you ever wanted to learn about SQL and databases, but don't know how or where to start? If yes, then keep reading!But you don't need to hesitate when you want to learn SQL!This book allows you overcome these obstacles and guides you in learning SQL realistic exercises, using logical explanations, images, and allows you to gain and have experience with a custom project to better keep what you learn and help move your progress. You can get SQL q...

This book examines the factors that give rise to successful governance reforms in developing countries, focusing on the importance of political commitment, supportive institutions, and the timing of reforms. It reviews the lessons arising from the design and implementation of successful governance reforms in Brazil, India, Uganda and other parts of Africa through comparative analysis of experience with public financial management, anti-corruption, civil service reform, and innovations in s...

J.R.R. TOLKIEN: POCKET GUIDEA new guide to the life and work of J.R.R. Tolkien, the premier British fantasy author of the 20th century, and his great works: The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings and The Silmarillion. This guide is clearly written for the general reader, offering an all-round introduction to this hugely popular writer. The book is full of illuminating facts and details about Tolkien and his works.The text has been revised and updated for this edi...