The Four Stars of Leadership unveils the hard-won lessons of 51 of America's most accomplished leaders-retired Four-Star Generals and Admirals-who led through crisis, commanded with integrity, and built teams that thrived under pressure. In an era of global uncertainty, rapid change, and deep societal division, great leadership is no longer a luxury-it's a necessity.Drawing from exclusive interviews and cutting-edge leadership research, Dr. Tom Collins dis...

'Such is life,' said Ned Kelly on the scaffold, kindly providing a title for this 'offensively Australian' classic: the splendidly farcical, tragical reminiscences of Tom Collins, philosopher and rogue.As he drives his bullock team across the plains of the Riverina and Northern Victoria, Tom becomes wildly entangled in the fate of others - like Rory O'Halloran, the two Alfs (Nosey and Warrigal), Mrs Beaudesart and Hungry Buckley of Baroona - recreating the humour, the pathos and th...

This work is a collection of observations by the fictional narrator (Tom Collins) as he travels around the countryside of southern New South Wales and Victoria in the 1880s.This tale provides insight into the stories and hardships of rural dwellers in Australia in the latter half of the nineteenth century, as well as the narrator’s own philosophy of life.The original huge manuscript (1897) of Such Is Life, Being Certain Extracts from the Diary of Tom Collins, w...

"Such is Life" is an imaginary novel written by Australian author John Furphy, also known as Tom Collins.The story was published in 1903 and it is an imaginary account of rural life in the Australian regions of New South Wales and Victoria. The opera is set during the eighties of the 1800s. The Australian writer imagines many truly amazing characters. The whole novel is composed of a series of stories intertwined vaguely by the various people encountered by the narrator as he travels throu...

International intrigue, crime, and mystery all converge around one man -- attorney turned secret agent turned globetrotting investigator Frank Race! Tom Collins stars in sixteen classic radio thrillers from the late 1940s.Plunge into a world of post-war excitement as Frank Race brings his unique skills to bear against multinational criminals! Danger is his business, romance is his hobby, and adventure is his middle name. Tony Barrett co-stars as cab driver Marcus "Marc" Donovan, who often ...

How do we learn? What is memory? How do we know how to behave?The formal study of psychology as a scientific enterprise began in Germany in the late 19th century but the observation of human behaviour dates back to Ancient Greece. Defined as the scientific study of behaviour and mental processes, psychology has attained a range of branches including clinical, cognitive, developmental, evolutionary, forensic, health and neuropsychology. In a wide ranging, highly ill...

This accessible guide expertly distils the fundamentals of psychology through digestible text, full-colour diagrams and useful infographics.Unlock the wonders of the human brain in 10 concise chapters with this essential introduction to psychology. Learn about the theories of Sigmund Freud, the research of Ivan Pavlov, the distinction between behavioural and cognitive psychology, and much more besides. Written in accessible language with short chapters designed to ...

Unlock the wonders of the human brain in 10 concise chapters with this essential introduction to psychology. Learn about the theories of Sigmund Freud, the research of Ivan Pavlov, the distinction between behavioural and cognitive psychology, and much more besides. With short chapters designed to be absorbed in single session, this book will provide you with the perfect starting point in psychology.Perfect for anyone wanting an engaging primer on this intriguing subject.

FROM EXCITING AUTHOR OF LGBTQ+ ROMANTIC SUSPENSE THOM COLLINSBook two in the Basic Instincts seriesBe careful what you look for in the night.Three months after the death of his brother, Marc Glass faces a whole new dilemma. A tabloid journalist has made a connection between Theo and a prominent politician. Theo’s death might not be all it seems. Marc knew all about his brother’s secret sex work, but it’s a scandal that woul...

FROM EXCITING AUTHOR OF LGBTQIA ROMANTIC SUSPENSE THOM COLLINSBook four in the Basic Instincts seriesA brutal killer. An unwitting witness. A cop caught in the middle of a deadly pursuit.Jude Kalvert is glad to be back in his home city and playing gigs around his favourite bars. Blyham is a dangerous place, and things only seem to have got worse in the time he’s been away. It’s not safe to be out alone at night, but when Ju...

FROM POPULAR AUTHOR OF LGBTQIA+ ROMANCE THOM COLLINSBook four in the Jagged Shores seriesDanger comes in the cold of morning.It should be the perfect weekend away. Dalton Caine makes the long journey to Nyemouth to attend a party hosted by his sister. Catherine is estranged from most of the family, but Dalton feels the time has come to build bridges between them. Things don’t turn out how he wants, however, when Catherine g...

FROM EXCITING AUTHOR OF LGBTQIA ROMANCE THOM COLLINSBook five in the Jagged Shores seriesJerico is about to meet two figures from his past—one filled with love, the other consumed with vengeance.The coastal town of Nyemouth is the perfect location for celebrity chef Jerico Osman to fulfil a lifetime ambition. With its stunning harbour and brisk holiday trade, there’s no better place for him to open his first restaurant. It’...