What could possibly go wrong when buying an old Victorian property by the seaside to remodel and run as a hotel. Plenty when the ghostly inhabitants from past generations want their say…Marjorie, Stanley, and the apple of their eyes—their camp son Christopher, buy a leaky wreck, transforming it into a 1970s house of wonders. Marjorie’s Bejam inspired cuisine soon puts their seaside guesthouse on the tourist map. The utterly vile Marjorie’s ambitions for her henpecked husband will s...

What’s that noise? Why did the plane just drop? Are we… okay?Despite being the safest form of transportation, flying remains one of the most misunderstood—and anxiety-inducing—experiences in modern life. This Is Your Captain Speaking: An Insider’s Guide to What Really Happens When You Fly offers a clear-eyed, often surprising look at what really happens during a flight, from takeoff to touchdown.Written by a former airline captain and aviation professor, th...

In this "well-crafted, atmospheric" war novel set in ancient Rome, an officer battles under Constantine while in the midst of personal turmoil. (Ben Kane, author of Fields of Blood)The Roman Empire is on the brink of civil war. Only Maxentius, tyrant of Rome, stands between the emperor Constantine and supreme power in the west. Aurelius Castus is now a tribune in Constantine's army. But great honor brings new challenges: Castus is tormente...

A Roman centurion sent to the empire's distant northern edge encounters treachery beyond Hadrian's Wall in this historical epic series debut.Roman Britain, Fourth Century AD. Once a soldier in an elite legion from the Danube, newly promoted centurion Aurelius Castus now finds himself stuck in the provincial backwater of Britannia. Just beyond Hadrian's Wall are a savage people allied with Rome known as the Picts. When their king dies under mysterious circum...

Eight compelling Tibetan texts uncover the depth of Buddhist phenomenology and psychology in the footsteps of the revered fourth-century Indian philosopher Asanga.This newest volume in the Library of Tibetan Classics series is a collection of Tibetan commentaries on Buddhist phenomenology and psychology in the tradition set forth by the pathbreaking Indian philosopher Asanga in his seminal work, Compendium of Abhidharma (Abhidharmasamuccaya). With...

In this thrilling sequel to War at the Edge of the World, a centurion's promotion sends him to the royal court, a place more dangerous than a battlefield.Rome is in peril and the old order is changing. Centurion Aurelius Castus has been summoned back from his post in Britain to find himself caught up in a treacherous conspiracy threatening to bring down Emperor Constantine.Rewarded for saving the emperor's life in battle, Castus is promoted to the Co...

Fully revised and updated, the second edition of this important book covers the key topics in paediatric anaesthesia in a concise and structured format, providing key management principles for practitioners. Incorporating the latest advances in clinical practice and anaesthesia, it guides readers through the complications and complexities of the field, from the premature infant to the teenager. It covers the common surgical conditions encountered in daily practice alongside a comprehensive...

Yom Kippur - The Day of Atonement the holiest day in the Jewish calendar-is a time of reflection, repentance, and renewal. In Yom Kippur - The Day of Atonement, Ian James Etheridge explores the deep spiritual significance of this sacred day, delving into its historical roots, rituals, and profound meaning for believers today.This insightful book provides a comprehensive understanding of the prayers, fasting, and traditions that define Yom K...

Short stories telling tales from a sunburned country. A wandering walkabout of a book, both Urban and Outback. Thirty-seven heartfelt sketches laced with longing.Within these pages we travel to the most eclectic corners of the country, from secluded sand spits and beaches to inland Birdsville; dine with dingoes, fishermen, farmers and cassowaries. There is history and humour, mystery and regret, an odd assortment of bibs, bobs and bibelots - often nostalgic, reflective, happy or sa...

Dysfunction in the Senate is driven by the deteriorating relationship between the majority and minority parties. Regular order is virtually nonexistent and unorthodox parliamentary procedures are frequently needed to pass important legislation. Democrats and Republicans are fighting a parliamentary war in the Senate to steer the future of the country. James Wallner presents a bargaining model of procedural change to explain the persistence of the filibuster in this polarized environment, f...

Increasingly, the availability of entrepreneurship education is becoming a factor in college choice as fine arts students demand training that helps them create an arts-based career after graduation. For too long, the arts academy has ignored the long-term career outcomes of its graduates and has only recently begun to meaningfully address how students can earn a living as working artists and arts entrepreneurs. Written to address this challenge, Disciplining the Arts explores the...

Dysfunction in the contemporary Senate is driven by the deteriorating relationship between the majority and minority parties in the institution. In this environment, regular order is virtually nonexistent and unorthodox parliamentary procedures are frequently needed to pass important legislation. This is because Democrats and Republicans are now fighting a parliamentary war in the Senate to help steer the future direction of the country. James Wallner presents a new, bargaining model of pr...